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1.2 <Introduction>Save time and money• This printer allows you to use toner save mode to save toner. See page 2.8.• You can print on both side

Using Your Printer in Linux30Using the Unified Driver ConfiguratorUnified Linux Driver Configurator is a tool primarily intended for configuring Print

Using Your Printer in Linux31Classes TabThe Classes tab shows a list of available printer classes.•Refresh : Renews the classes list.•Add Class... : A

Using Your Printer in Linux32Printing a DocumentPrinting from ApplicationsThere are a lot of Linux applications that you are allowed to print from usi

Using Your Printer with a Macintosh339 Using Your Printer with a MacintoshYour machine supports Macintosh systems with a built-in USB interface or a 1

Using Your Printer with a Macintosh34Setting Up the Printer Set up for your printer will be different depending on which cable you use to connect the

35Printing NOTES: • The Macintosh printer’s properties window that appears in this User’s Guide may differ depending on the printer in use. However th

36Printer Features SettingThe Printer Features tab provides options for selecting the paper type and adjusting print quality.Select Printer Features f

37Duplex PrintingYou can print on both sides of the paper. Before printing in the duplex mode, decide on which edge you will be binding your finished

38SOFTWARE SECTION INDEXAadvanced printing, use 18Bbooklet printing 19Ddocument, printMacintosh 35Windows 12double-sided printing 20EExtras properties

39resolutionMacintosh 36Windows 15toner save 15true-type option 15softwareinstallMacintosh 33Windows 4reinstallWindows 10system requirementsMacintosh

1.3 <Introduction>Printer overviewFront view1output tray8handle2control panel9paper level indicator3control board cover10multi-purpose tray4tr

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1.4 <Introduction>Control panel overview1Menu: Enters Menu mode and scrolls through the available menus.2Scroll buttons: Scroll through the op

1.5 <Introduction>Selecting a locationSelect a level, stable place with adequate space for air circulation. Allow extra space for opening cove

2.1 <System setup>2 System setupThis chapter shows menus you can set and provides basic settings for your printer. This chapter includes:• Usi

2.2 <System setup>Menu overview The control panel menus are used to configure the printer. The control panel provides access to the foling men

2.3 <System setup>2. Layout menuUse the 2. Layout menu to define all settings relating to output.Item ExplanationOrientationChoose the default

2.4 <System setup>3. Paper menuUse the 3. Paper menu to define all settings relating to print meterials such as paper feed and exit, as well a

2.5 <System setup>System Setup menuUse the 5. System Setup menu to configure a variety of printer features.Item ExplanationDate & TimeForm

2.6 <System setup>Emulation menuUse the 6. Emulation menu to configure printer language emulation.PCLThis menu sets the PCL emulation configur

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2.7 <System setup>PitchYou can determine the font size by setting the number of characters that will print in one horizontal inch of type.LPIY

2.8 <System setup>Printing a demo pageAfter setting up your printer, print a demo page to make sure that the printer is operating correctly.Pr

3.1 <Software overview>3 Software overviewThis chapter gives you an overview of the software that comes with your printer. Further details abo

3.2 <Software overview>Printer driver featuresYour printer drivers support the following standard features:• Paper source selection• Paper siz

3.3 <Software overview>LinuxMacintoshItem RequirementsOperating system • Red Hat 8.0 ~ 9.0• Fedora Core 1 ~ 3• Mandrake 9.2 ~ 10.1• SuSE 8.2 ~

4.1 <Network setup>4 Network setupThis chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for setting up your printer for network connections.This ch

4.2 <Network setup>Supported operating systemsThe following table shows the network environments supported by the printer: • IPX/SPX: Internet

4.3 <Network setup>Configuring IPX frame typesTo use IPX/SPX protocol networks (for example, Novell NetWare), the format of the network commun

5.1 <Loading print media>5 Loading print mediaThis chapter will help you understand types of paper you can use with your printer and how to pr

5.2 <Loading print media>Supported sizes of paperPrint media for duplex printingType Size Dimensions Weightaa. If media weight is over 28 lb (

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5.3 <Loading print media>Guidelines for selecting and storing print mediaWhen selecting or loading paper, envelopes, or other print media, kee

5.4 <Loading print media>Transparencies • To avoid damaging the printer, use only transparencies designed for use in laser printers.• Transpar

5.5 <Loading print media>Using the standard tray or the optional traysLoad the print media you use for the majority of your print jobs in the

5.6 <Loading print media>Using the multi-purpose trayThe multi-purpose tray can hold special sizes and types of print media, such as transpare

5.7 <Loading print media>4 Squeeze the multi-purpose tray paper width guides and adjust them to the width of the paper. Do not force too much,

5.8 <Loading print media>Selecting an output locationThe printer has two output locations; the rear cover (face up) and the output tray (face

6.1 <Basic printing>6 Basic printingThis chapter explains common printing tasks. This chapter includes:• Printing a document• Canceling a prin

7.1 <Ordering supplies and accessories>7 Ordering supplies and accessoriesThis chapter provides information on purchasing toner cartridges and

8.1 <Maintenance>8 MaintenanceThis chapter provides information for maintaining your printer and the toner cartridge, as well as suggestions f

8.2 <Maintenance>2 Open the top cover and pull the toner cartridge out. Set it on a clean flat surface.3 With a dry lint-free cloth, wipe away

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8.3 <Maintenance>6 Clean a feed sensor with a cotton bud.7 Reinsert the toner cartridge and close the top cover.8 Plug in the power cord and t

8.4 <Maintenance>Checking the remaining tonerYou can check the level of toner left in the cartridge.If you are having print quality problems,

8.5 <Maintenance>4 Hold the toner cartridge by the handle and slowly insert the cartridge into the opening in the printer. Tabs on the sides o

8.6 <Maintenance>4 Locate the sealing tape at the end of the toner cartridge. Carefully pull the tape completely out of the cartridge and disc

8.7 <Maintenance>Clearing the Toner Low Replace Toner messageWhen the Toner Low Replace Toner message appears you can configure not to see thi

9.1 <Troubleshooting>9 TroubleshootingThis chapter provides helpful information for what to do if you encounter an error while using your prin

9.2 <Troubleshooting>In the paper feed areaIn the tray 11 Pull the tray 1 open.2 Remove the jammed paper by gently pulling it straight out. Ma

9.3 <Troubleshooting>In the multi-purpose tray1 If the paper is not feeding properly, pull the paper out of the printer.2 Open and close the t

9.4 <Troubleshooting>5 Replace the toner cartridge and close the top cover. Printing automatically resumes.In the paper exit area1 Open and cl

9.5 <Troubleshooting>Duplex jam 11 Open the rear cover.2 Gently pull the jammed paper straight up.3 Close the rear cover.4 Open and close the

9. TroubleshootingClearing paper jams ...

9.6 <Troubleshooting>Understanding the status LEDStatus DescriptionOff • The printer is off-line and cannot print.• The printer is in power sa

9.7 <Troubleshooting>Load [Size] In [Tray]The paper size specified in the printer properties does not match the paper you are loading.Load the

9.8 <Troubleshooting>Toner cartridge-related messagesMessage Meaning Suggested solutionsInstall Toner A toner cartridge is not installed. Inst

9.9 <Troubleshooting>Solving general printing problemsFor problems with the operation of your printer, refer to the table for suggested soluti

9.10 <Troubleshooting>Print job is extremely slow.(Continued)If using Windows 98/Me, the Spooling Setting may be set incorrectly. From the Sta

9.11 <Troubleshooting>Solving print quality problemsDirt inside of the printer or improper paper loading may reduce print quality. See the tab

9.12 <Troubleshooting>Vertical repetitive defectsIf marks repeatedly appear on the printed side of the page at even intervals:• The toner cart

9.13 <Troubleshooting>Common Windows problemsCharacter Voids Character voids are white areas within characters that should be solid black:• If

9.14 <Troubleshooting>Common Linux problemsA PostScript error page prints.Print job may not be PostScript.Make sure that the print job is a Po

10.1 <Installing accessories>10 Installing accessoriesYour printer is a full-featured laser printer that has been optimized to meet the majori

iImportant Precautions and Safety InformationWhen using this machine, these basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire,

10.2 <Installing accessories>3 Grasp the control board cover and remove it.4 Take out a new DIMM from its plastic bag.5 Locate the extra DMM s

10.3 <Installing accessories>Removing a DIMMTo expand the printer memory to 512 MB, you need to remove the preinstalled 128 MB DIMM and instal

10.4 <Installing accessories>4 Align the connector on the wired network interface card with the connector on the control board. Push the card

10.5 <Installing accessories>4 Align the connector on the hard disk with the connector on the control board. Push the hard disk in until it is

10.6 <Installing accessories>Printing with the optional hard diskAfter installing the optional hard disk, you can use advanced printing featur

10.7 <Installing accessories>Controlling the active job queueAll of the print jobs waiting to be printed are listed in the Active Job Queue in

11.1 <Specifications>11 SpecificationsPrinter specificationsItem Specifications and DescriptionPrinting speedaUp to 43 ppm in A4 (45 ppm in Le

11.2 <Specifications>Fonts 1 bitmap, 45 scalable, 136 PostScript 3 fonts, Bar Code fonts, OCR fontsInterface • IEEE 1284 Bidirectional Paralle

1INDEXAaccessoriesinstallingDIMM 10.1hard disk 10.4network interface card/device 10.3order information 7.1Ccleaningdrum 8.3inside 8.1outside 8.

2Rrear cover, use 5.8redistributing, toner cartridge 8.4replacing, toner cartridge 8.5, 8.7Sspecial print media, guidelines 5.3specification, prin

iiPower SaverThis printer contains advanced energy conservation technology that reduces power consumption when it is not in active use.When the printe

Samsung PrinterSoftware section

1SOFTWARE SECTION CONTENTSChapter 1: INSTALLING PRINTER SOFTWARE IN WINDOWSInstalling Printer Software ...

2Using an Existing Watermark ... 21Creating a Watermark ...

3Chapter 8: USING YOUR PRINTER IN LINUXGetting Started ...

Installing Printer Software in Windows41 Installing Printer Software in WindowsThis chapter includes:• Installing Printer Software• Changing the Softw

Installing Printer Software in Windows5NOTE: If your printer is not already connected to the computer, the following window will appear.• After connec

Installing Printer Software in Windows63Click Next. • If necessary, select a language from the drop-down list.• View User’s Guide: Allows you to view

Installing Printer Software in Windows79To register yourself as a user of Samsung Printers in order to receive information from Samsung, select the ch

Installing Printer Software in Windows85The list of printers available on the network appears. Select the printer you want to install from the list an

Installing Printer Software in Windows95The list of printers available on the network appears. Select the printer you want to install from the list an

iiiReplacing the Fitted Plug (for UK Only)ImportantThe mains lead for this machine is fitted with a standard (BS 1363) 13 amp plug and has a 13 amp fu

Installing Printer Software in Windows10Changing the Software LanguageAfter installation of the software, you can change the display language. 1Click

Installing Printer Software in Windows11Removing Printer Software1Start Windows.2From the Start menu select Programs or All Programs → your printer dr

Basic Printing122 Basic Printing This chapter explains the printing options and common printing tasks in Windows. This chapter includes:• Printing a D

Basic Printing13Printer SettingsYou can use the printer properties window, which allows you to access all of the printer options you need when using y

Basic Printing14Paper TabUse the following options to set the basic paper handling specifications when you access the printer properties. See “Printin

Basic Printing15Graphics TabUse the following Graphic options to adjust the print quality for your specific printing needs. See “Printing a Document”

Basic Printing16Extras TabYou can select output options for your document. See “Printing a Document” on page 12 for more information about accessing t

Basic Printing17About TabUse the About tab to display the copyright notice and the version number of the driver. If you have an Internet browser, you

Advanced Printing183 Advanced PrintingThis chapter explains printing options and advanced printing tasks. NOTE: • Your printer driver Properties windo

Advanced Printing19Printing PostersThis feature allows you to print a single-page document onto 4, 9, or 16 sheets of paper, for the purpose of pastin

1.1 <Introduction>1 IntroductionCongratulations on the purchase of your printer!This chapter includes:• Special features• Printer overview• Fi

Advanced Printing20Printing on Both Sides of PaperYou can print on both sides of a sheet of paper. Before printing, decide how you want your document

Advanced Printing21Using WatermarksThe Watermark option allows you to print text over an existing document. For example, you may want to have large gr

Advanced Printing22Using OverlaysWhat is an Overlay?An overlay is text and/or images stored in the computer hard disk drive (HDD) as a special file fo

Using Windows PostScript Driver234 Using Windows PostScript DriverIf you want to use the PostScript driver provided with your system CD-ROM to print a

Using Direct Print Utility245 Using Direct Print UtilityThis chapter explains how to use Direct Print Utility to print PDF files without having to ope

Sharing the Printer Locally256 Sharing the Printer LocallyYou can connect the printer directly to a selected computer, which is called “host computer,

Using Smart Panel267 Using Smart PanelSmart Panel is a program that monitors and informs you of the status of the printer, and allows you to customize

Using Smart Panel27Driver Setting (Only for Windows)You can use the printer properties window, which allows you to access all of the printer options y

Using Your Printer in Linux288 Using Your Printer in Linux You can use your machine in a Linux environment. This chapter includes:• Getting Started• I

Using Your Printer in Linux295When the installation is complete, click Finish.The installation program has added the Unified Driver Configurator deskt