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Samsung CLX-3170FN User Manual

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  • Page 1 Click the model name of your machine: CLX-3170FN, CLX-3175FN, CLX-3175FW CLX-3175, CLX-3175N Multi Functional Printer User’s Guide imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing a Samsung product. Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 2: Features Of Your New Laser Product

    features of your new laser product Your new machine is equipped with a number of special features that improve the quality of the documents you print. With the machine, you can: SPECIAL FEATURES Scan the originals and send it right away Print with excellent quality and speed •...
  • Page 3 FEATURES BY MODELS The machine is designed to support all of your document needs – from printing and copying, to more advanced networking solutions for your business. Basic features of this machine include: FEATURES CLX-3170FN CLX-3175FN CLX-3175FW USB 2.0 USB Memory Interface...
  • Page 4 Provides you with help information on printer driver properties and instructions for setting up the properties for printing. To access a Printer Driver Help printer driver help screen, click Help from the printer properties dialog box. If you have Internet access, you can get help, support, printer drivers, manuals, and order information from the Samsung website, Samsung website www.samsungprinter.com.

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    safety information IMPORTANT SAFETY SYMBOLS AND PRECAUTIONS What the icons and signs in this user’s guide mean: Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury or death. WARNING Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury or property damage. CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your laser MFP, follow these basic safety precautions:...
  • Page 6 13. Unplug the machine from the telephone jack, PC and AC wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: • When any part of the power cord, plug or connecting cable is damaged or frayed. •...
  • Page 7 During normal operation, this machine produces ozone. The ozone produced does not present a hazard to the operator. However, it is advisable that the machine be operated in a well ventilated area. If you need additional information about ozone, request your nearest Samsung dealer. MERCURY SAFETY Contains Mercury, Dispose According to Local, State or Federal Laws.(U.S.A.
  • Page 8 RADIO FREQUENCY EMISSIONS FCC Information to the User This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 9 FAX BRANDING The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone facsimile machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the following information: (1) the date and time of transmission (2) identification of either business, business entity or individual sending the message;...
  • Page 10 PBXs of the European countries: In the event of problems, you should contact the Euro QA Lab of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. in the first instance. The product has been tested against TBR21. To assist in the use and application of terminal equipment which complies with this standard, the European Telecommunication Standards Institute (ETSI) has issued an advisory document (EG 201 121) which contains notes and additional requirements to ensure network compatibility of TBR21 terminals.
  • Page 11 European Radio Approval Information (for products fitted with EU-approved radio devices) Low power, Radio LAN type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless communication devices), operating in the 2.4 GHz/5 GHz band, may be present (embedded) in your printer system which is intended for home or office use. This section is only applicable if these devices are present.
  • Page 12 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS Wireless Guidance Low power, Radio LAN type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless communication devices), operating in the 2.4 GHz/5 GHz Band, may be present (embedded) in your printer system. The following section is a general overview of considerations while operating a wireless device. Additional limitations, cautions, and concerns for specific countries are listed in the specific country sections (or country group sections).
  • Page 13 OPENSSL LICENSE Copyright (c) 1998-2001 The OpenSSL Project. All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer. 2.

  • Page 14: Table Of Contents

    contents Features of your new laser product Safety information INTRODUCTION Machine overview Front view Rear view Control panel overview Understanding the Status LED Acknowledging the status of the toner cartridge Menu overview Supplied software Printer driver features Printer driver GETTING STARTED Setting up the hardware System requirements Windows...
  • Page 15 Gray enhance copying Setting copy timeout SCANNING Scanning basics Scanning from the control panel Setting scan information in Samsung Scan Manager. Scanning to application programs Scanning by a network connection Scanning to Email Changing the settings for each scan job...
  • Page 16 Cleaning the inside Cleaning the scan unit Maintaining the cartridge Toner cartridge storage Handling instructions Use of non-Samsung and refilled toner cartridge Estimated cartridge life Redistributing toner Replacing the toner cartridge Replacing the imaging unit Replacing the waste toner container...
  • Page 17 contents TROUBLESHOOTING Tips for avoiding paper jams Clearing document jams Exit misfeed Roller misfeed Clearing paper jams In the tray 1 In the fuser unit area In the paper exit area Understanding display messages Solving other problems Paper feeding Printing problems Printing quality problems Copying problems Scanning problems...

  • Page 18: Introduction

    introduction These are the main components of your machine: This chapter includes: • Machine overview • Menu overview • Control panel overview • Supplied software • Understanding the Status LED • Printer driver features • Acknowledging the status of the toner cartridge MACHINE OVERVIEW Front view Rear view...

  • Page 19: Control Panel Overview

    CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW Engages the telephone line. You can copy both sides of the ID Card like a On Hook Dial driver’s license to a single side of paper. (See "ID ID Copy Stops an operation at any time. In ready mode, card copying"...

  • Page 20: Understanding The Status Led

    • A problem has occurred such as a paper jam, repair required as a result of using non-genuine Samsung toner cover is open or no paper in the tray, so that cartridges will not be covered under the machine warranty.

  • Page 21: Menu Overview

    MENU OVERVIEW The control panel provides access to various menus to set up the machine or use the machine’s functions. These menus can be accessed by pressing Menu. Refer to the following diagram. Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not applicable to your machine. Fax Feature Fax Setup Fax Setup...

  • Page 22: Supplied Software

    CD and if you are a Linux OS user, • Number of copies download the software from the Samsung website (www.samsung.com/ In addition, you can use various special printing features. The following printer) and install.

  • Page 23: Getting Started

    getting started This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for setting up the machine. This chapter includes: • Setting up the hardware • Using a wireless network(Windows/CLX-3175FW only) • System requirements • Using a wireless network(CLX-3175FW only) • Setting up the network •...

  • Page 24: System Requirements

    SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Macintosh Before you begin, ensure that your system meets the following REQUIREMENT (RECOMMENDED) requirements: OPERATING FREE SYSTEM Windows Your machine supports the following Windows operating systems. SPACE • Intel Processor • 128 MB for a 1 GB Mac OS X REQUIREMENT (RECOMMENDED) •...

  • Page 25: Setting Up The Network

    • DHCP IP assignment: Connect your machine to the network, and wait SETTING UP THE NETWORK a few minutes for the DHCP server to assign an IP address to the You need to set up the network protocols on the machine (;printer) to use it machine.

  • Page 26: Network Parameter Setting

    5. After the installation is finished, a window appears asking you to print a the Configuration report. Confirm that all the settings are correct. test page and to register yourself as a user of Samsung machines in 7. Click Exit to close the SetIP program.

  • Page 27: Using A Wireless Network(Windows/Clx-3175Fw Only)

    USING A WIRELESS NETWORK(WINDOWS/CLX- Installing the printer on an Ad-Hoc wireless network 3175FW ONLY) If you do not have a Access Point (AP), you may still connect the printer wirelessly to your computer by setting up an Ad-Hoc wireless network by You must set up the network protocols on your machine to use it on your following these simple directions.

  • Page 28: Installing The Printer On A Wireless Network With An Access Point

    13. After the installation is finished, a window appears asking you to print differ according to its security mode, WEP or WPA. a test page and to register yourself as a user of Samsung Printers in • In case of WEP order to receive information from Samsung.

  • Page 29: Using A Wireless Network(Clx-3175Fw Only)

    Checking your Network Environments part. 13. After the installation is finished, a window appears asking you to print a test page and to register yourself as a user of Samsung Printers in Checking your Network Environments order to receive information from Samsung. If you desire, select the corresponding checkbox(es) and click Finish.

  • Page 30: Printing Configuration Report

    assign the IP address and set other network parameters. Setting IP address Firstly, you have to set up an IP address for network printing and managements. In most cases a new IP address will be automatically assigned by a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Server) located on the network.

  • Page 31: Network Parameter Setting

    Turn firewall off. Web Service. You may need to reset the machine to the factory default 3. From the Windows Start menu, select All Programs > Samsung settings when machine that you are using is connected to new network Network Printer Utilities > SetIP > SetIP.
  • Page 32 4. Press the left/right arrow to select the setup method you want suggested by IEEE 802.11 standard for security. Static WEP security appears and press OK. mode requires a proper WEP key for data encryption, decryption, and IEEE 802.11 authentication. Press the left/right arrow to select •...

  • Page 33: Installing The Driver Software

    5. Click Next. 3. Click Wireless and Select Wizard. Then, click Next. If wireless security setting window appears, enter the registered Wizard will help you setup the wireless network configuration. password (network key) and click Next. However, if you want to set the wireless network directly, select Custom.
  • Page 34 5. After the installation is finished, a window appears asking you to print a test page and to register yourself as a user of Samsung machines in order to receive information from Samsung. If you wish to do so, select the corresponding checkbox(es) and click Finish.

  • Page 35: Machine's Basic Settings

    Key Sound: Turns the key sound on or off. With this option set to On • on and ready to work. For the CLX-3170FN/CLX-3175FN/CLX-3175FW, all tone sounds each time a key is pressed. of your faxes will have the date and time printed on them.

  • Page 36: Entering Characters Using The Number Keypad

    Comm. which means “Common,” the speaker is on until the remote machine answers. ASSIGNED NUMBERS, LETTERS, OR CHARACTERS You can adjust the volume level using On Hook Dial. Ringer: Adjusts the ringer volume. For the ringer volume, you can • select Off, Low, Mid, and High.

  • Page 37: Loading Originals And Print Media

    loading originals and print media This chapter introduces you how to load originals and print media into your machine. This chapter includes: • Loading originals • Printing on special print materials • Selecting print media • Setting the paper size and type •...

  • Page 38: Selecting Print Media

    Some print media may meet all of the guidelines in this section and still not produce satisfactory results. This may be the result of improper handling, unacceptable temperature and humidity levels, or other variables over which Samsung has no control. • Before purchasing large quantities of print media, ensure that it meets the requirements specified in this user’s guide.

  • Page 39: Specifications On Print Media

    Specifications on print media TYPE SIZE DIMENSIONS WEIGHT CAPACITY Letter 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 inches) 60 to 105 g/m (16 to 28 lb bond) • 150 sheets of 75 g/m Plain paper (20 lb bond) paper for the Legal 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches) tray...

  • Page 40: Media Sizes Supported In Each Mode

    Media sizes supported in each mode MEDIA TYPE GUIDELINES • Envelopes with a peel-off adhesive strip or with MODE SIZE SOURCE Envelopes more than one flap that folds over to seal must use (Continue) Letter, A4, Legal, tray 1 adhesives compatible with the machine’s fusing Copy mode Oficio, US Folio, temperature for 0.1 second.

  • Page 41: Changing The Size Of The Paper In The Paper Tray

    During the fusing process, wet ink can come off preprinted paper, reducing print quality. Using photographic paper or coated paper may cause problems, requiring repairs. Such repairs are not covered by Samsung’s warranty or service agreements. CHANGING THE SIZE OF THE PAPER IN THE If the paper that you need to print is shorter than length 222 mm (8.74...
  • Page 42 Slide the tray 1 back into the machine. The tray is preset to Letter or A4 size, depending on your country. To 7. After loading paper, set the paper type and size for the tray. See "Setting change the size to A4 or Letter, you must adjust the lever and paper width guide properly.

  • Page 43: Printing On Special Print Materials

    PRINTING ON SPECIAL PRINT MATERIALS SETTING THE PAPER SIZE AND TYPE The machine can hold special sizes and types of print material, such as After loading paper in the paper tray, you need to set the paper size and postcards, note cards, and envelopes. Especially, it is useful for single page type using the control panel buttons.

  • Page 44: Copying

    copying This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for copying documents. This chapter includes: • Copying • Using special copy features • Changing the settings for each copy • Setting copy timeout • Changing the default copy settings COPYING Original Type The original type setting is used to improve the copy quality by selecting the 1.

  • Page 45: Changing The Default Copy Settings

    5. Turn the original over and place it on the scanner glass, where arrows CHANGING THE DEFAULT COPY SETTINGS indicate as shown. Then, close the scanner lid. The copy options, including darkness, original type, copy size, and number of copies, can be set to those most frequently used. When you copy a document, the default settings are used unless they have been changed by using the corresponding buttons on the control panel.

  • Page 46: Clone Copying

    5. Press Stop/Clear to return to ready mode. SETTING COPY TIMEOUT Your original is divided into 9 portions. Each portion is You can set the time the machine waits before it restores the default copy scanned and printed one by one in the following order: settings, if you do not start copying after changing them on the control panel.

  • Page 47: Scanning 47 Scanning Basics

    Manager." on page 47. network. Scanned images can be saved as BMP, JPEG, TIFF, PDF files. Samsung Scan Manager: You just walk to the machine with the • originals and scan them from the control panel then, the scanned data Setting scan information in Samsung Scan Manager.

  • Page 48: Scanning By A Network Connection

    Enter the server port number, from 1 to 65535. The default enter the PIN. Press OK. port number is 25. • ID is the same ID as the registered ID for Samsung Scan Manager. Registering authorized users • PIN is the 4 digit number registered for Samsung Scan 1.

  • Page 49: Changing The Settings For Each Scan Job

    10. Press the left/right arrow until the file format you want appears and press Registering speed email numbers OK or Start. 1. Enter your machine’s IP address as the URL in a browser and click Go The machine begins scanning and then sends the email. to access the web site of your machine.

  • Page 50: Printing Address Book

    Searching with a particular first letter 1. If necessary, press Scan/Email. 2. Press Address Book until Search & Send appears on the bottom line of the display and press OK. 3. Press the left/right arrow until the number category you want appears and press OK.

  • Page 51: Basic Printing

    basic printing This chapter explains common printing tasks. This chapter includes: • Printing a document • Canceling a print job PRINTING A DOCUMENT Your machine allows you to print from various Windows, Macintosh, or Linux applications. The exact steps for printing a document may vary depending on the application you use.

  • Page 52: Faxing

    faxing This chapter gives you information about using your machine as a fax machine. This chapter includes: • Sending a fax • Fax setup • Receiving a fax Adjusting the document settings We recommend you to use traditional analog phone services (PSTN: Before starting a fax, change the following settings according to your public switched telephone network) when connecting telephone lines original’s status to get the best quality.

  • Page 53: Sending A Fax Automatically

    Darkness Confirming a transmission You can select the default contrast mode to fax your originals lighter or When the last page of your original has been sent successfully, the machine darker. beeps and returns to ready mode. 1. Press Fax. When something goes wrong while sending your fax, an error message 2.

  • Page 54: Sending A Delayed Fax

    9. When you have finished entering fax numbers, press the left/right arrow 3. Press the left/right arrow until Add Page appears and press OK. to select No at the Another No.? prompt and press OK. 4. Press the left/right arrow until the fax job you want appears and The original is scanned into memory before transmission.

  • Page 55: Receiving A Fax

    RECEIVING A FAX Receiving manually using an extension telephone This features works best when you are using an extension telephone Changing receiving modes connected to the EXT socket on the back of your machine. You can receive a fax from someone you are talking to on the extension telephone without 1.

  • Page 56: Receiving In Secure Receiving Mode

    6. When your machine begins to ring, do not answer the call. The machine Forwarding faxes requires several rings to learn the pattern. You can forward your incoming and outgoing faxes to another fax machine When the machine completes learning, the display shows Completed or email address.

  • Page 57: Fax Setup

    Forwarding received faxes to email address OPTION DESCRIPTION You can set your machine to forward incoming faxes to the email address you entered. You can set your machine to print a confirmation Send Report 1. Press Fax. report showing whether a transmission was successful, how many pages were sent, and 2.

  • Page 58: Changing The Default Document Settings

    Setting up Address Book OPTION DESCRIPTION You can set up Address Book with the fax numbers you use most frequently. Your machine provides you with the following features for setting When receiving a fax containing pages as long as Discard Size up Address Book: or longer than the paper in your machine, you can set the machine to discard a specific length from...
  • Page 59 6. Enter a speed dial number and press OK. 6. Press the left/right arrow until the name you want appears and press 7. Press OK when speed dial information appears correctly. 8. Press OK when Yes appears. Deleting a Address Book entry 9.

  • Page 60: Using Usb Memory Device

    using USB memory device This chapter explains how to use a USB memory device with your machine. This chapter includes: • About USB memory • Backing up data • Plugging in a USB memory device • Managing USB memory • Scanning to a USB memory device •...

  • Page 61: Scanning To A Usb Memory Device

    7. When you have finished, press Stop/Clear to return to ready mode. SCANNING TO A USB MEMORY DEVICE You can change the default scan settings. For details, see "Changing the You can scan a document and save the scanned image onto a USB default scan settings"...

  • Page 62: Backing Up Data

    6. Press OK when Yes appears to confirm your selection. BACKING UP DATA 7. Press Stop/Clear to return to ready mode. Data in the machine’s memory can be accidentally erased due to power failure or storage failure. Backup helps you protect your Address Book Formatting a USB memory device entries and the system settings by storing them as backup files on a USB 1.

  • Page 63: Maintenance

    maintenance This chapter provides information for maintaining your machine and the toner cartridge. This chapter includes: • Printing reports • Replacing the imaging unit • Clearing memory • Replacing the waste toner container • Cleaning your machine • Maintenance parts •...

  • Page 64: Clearing Memory

    To maintain print and scan quality, follow the cleaning procedures below each time the toner cartridge is replaced or if print and scan quality For CLX-3170FN/CLX-3175FN/CLX-3175FW users, before clearing problems occur. the memory, make sure that all fax jobs have been completed, or you will lose those jobs.
  • Page 65 4. Pull the waste toner container out of the machine using its handle. 7. Holding the groove on the front of the imaging unit, push imaging unit in to the machine. 5. Pull the imaging unit out of the machine using the groove on the front of the imaging unit.

  • Page 66: Cleaning The Scan Unit

    7. Push the ADF sheet back into the machine smoothly. Cleaning the scan unit Keeping the scan unit clean helps ensure the best possible copies. We suggest that you clean the scan unit at the start of each day and during the day, as needed.

  • Page 67: Maintaining The Cartridge

    Use of non-Samsung and refilled toner cartridge Samsung Electronics does not recommend or approve the use of non- Samsung brand toner cartridges in your printer including generic, store brand, refilled, or remanufactured toner cartridges.

  • Page 68: Replacing The Toner Cartridge

    The status LED and the toner-related message on the display indicates which each individual toner cartridge should be replaced. • For the CLX-3170FN/CLX-3175FN/CLX-3175FW, incoming faxes are saved in memory. At this stage, the toner cartridge needs to be replaced. Check the type of toner cartridge for your machine.

  • Page 69: Replacing The Imaging Unit

    5. Pull the imaging unit out of the machine using the groove on the front of REPLACING THE IMAGING UNIT the imaging unit. When the life span of the imaging unit has expired, the Smart Panel program window appears on the computer, indicating the imaging unit needs to be replaced.

  • Page 70: Replacing The Waste Toner Container

    8. Insert the waste toner container into position and then push it to make REPLACING THE WASTE TONER CONTAINER sure that it is firmly seated in place. When the life span of the waste toner container has expired, the Smart Panel program window appears on the computer, indicating the waste toner container needs to be replaced.

  • Page 71: Maintenance Parts

    CHECKING THE MACHINE’S SERIAL NUMBER Approx. 100,000 black pages or Fuser unit When you call for service or register as a user on the Samsung website, the 25,000 color pages machine’s serial number may be required. You can check the serial number by taking the following steps: Approx.

  • Page 72: Troubleshooting

    troubleshooting This chapter gives helpful information for what to do if you encounter an error. This chapter includes: • Tips for avoiding paper jams • Understanding display messages • Clearing document jams • Solving other problems • Clearing paper jams 3.

  • Page 73: Roller Misfeed

    Roller misfeed In the tray 1 1. Open the scanner lid. 1. Open and close the front cover. The jammed paper is automatically ejected from the machine. 2. Seize the misfeed paper, and remove the paper from the feed area by If the paper does not exit, go to the next step.

  • Page 74: In The Paper Exit Area

    2. Open the inner cover. In the paper exit area 1. Open and close the front cover. The jammed paper is automatically ejected from the machine. 2. Gently pull the paper out of the output tray. 3. Carefully take the jammed paper out of the machine. If you do not see the jammed paper or if there is any resistance when you pull, stop and go to the next step.
  • Page 75 6. Open the scan unit. 9. Pull down the fuser lever. 7. Carefully take the jammed paper out of the machine. 10. Close the rear cover. Printing automatically resumes. 8. Lowering down the scan unit gently and slowly until it is completely closed.

  • Page 76: Understanding Display Messages

    A problem has Turn the power switch ADC Not The toner cartridge Install the a Samsung- Invalid Toner occurred in the ADC off and on. If the problem Confirm Error you have installed is genuine toner cartridge in the machine.
  • Page 77 Stop or Continue with cartridge. from the genuine. We Toner indicates is not a the left/right arrow. recommend Samsung- Samsung-genuine genuine color toner If you select Stop by cartridge. cartridge. pressing OK on the Press OK to toggle...
  • Page 78 SUGGESTED SUGGESTED MESSAGE MEANING MESSAGE MEANING SOLUTIONS SOLUTIONS There is a problem in Configure the POP3 A problem has Turn the power switch Send Error Transfer Belt POP3. setting. occurred in the off and on. If the problem (POP3) Error transfer belt in the persists, call for service.

  • Page 79: Solving Other Problems

    CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS The machine is not Select Samsung CLX-3170 Clear the paper jam. (See "Tips for avoiding Paper is jammed selected as the Series as your default printer paper jams" on page 72.) during printing.

  • Page 80: Printing Quality Problems

    POSSIBLE POSSIBLE CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS CAUSE CAUSE The paper source For many software Incompatibility Printing the PDF file as an The machine The printer does selection in the applications, the paper between the PDF image may solve this selects print not print PDF file printer properties...
  • Page 81 CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS If faded areas, generally rounded, occur If marks repeatedly appear on the printed side Dropouts Vertical repetitive randomly on the page: of the page at even intervals: defects • A single sheet of paper may be defective. •...

  • Page 82: Copying Problems

    CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS • Ensure that the paper is loaded properly. Character voids are white areas within parts of Curl or wave Character Voids characters that should be solid black: • Check the paper type and quality. Both high •...

  • Page 83: Scanning Problems

    Scanning problems CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS Ensure that the original is face down on the Blank copies print scanner glass or face up in the ADF. out. • Make sure that you place the original to be The scanner does scanned face down on the scanner glass, or •...

  • Page 84: Fax Problems

    Fax problems CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS You may have chosen the wrong paper Blank areas appear settings in the user option setting. For details at the bottom of each • Unplug the power cord and plug it in again. about paper settings, see "Selecting print The machine is not page or on other...

  • Page 85: Common Linux Problems

    Common Linux problems CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS This is a known bug in Ghostscript (until GNU Some color images Ghostscript version 7.xx) when the base color come out in • Check if the printer driver is installed in your space of the document is indexed RGB color The machine does unexpected color.

  • Page 86: Common Macintosh Problems

    CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS • Check if your machine is attached to your • Check if a document is loaded into the The machine does The machine does computer. Make sure that it is connected machine. not appear on the not scan.

  • Page 87: Ordering Supplies 87 Supplies

    To order Samsung-authorized supplies or accessories, contact your local country. Samsung dealer or the retailer where you purchased your machine, or visit www.samsung.com/supplies and select your country/region to obtain information on calling for technical support.

  • Page 88: Specifications

    specifications This chapter guides you about this machine’s specifications such as various features. This chapter include: • General specifications • Copier specifications • Printer specifications • Facsimile specifications • Scanner specifications GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ITEM DESCRIPTION The symbol * optional feature depending on machines. Approx.

  • Page 89: Printer Specifications

    PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS SCANNER SPECIFICATIONS ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION TWAIN standard/WIA standard Compatibility Color laser beam printing Printing method Scanning method Color CIS • Black & White: Up to 16 ppm (A4), 17 ppm (Letter) Printing speed • Color: Up to 4 ppm(A4), 4 ppm (Letter) TWAIN 1,200 x 1,200 dpi Resolution...

  • Page 90: Facsimile Specifications

    FACSIMILE SPECIFICATIONS The fax feature may not be supported depending on machines. ITEM DESCRIPTION ITU-T G3 Compatibility Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) or Applicable line behind PABX MH/MR/MMR/JBIG/JPEG Data coding 33.6 Kbps Modem speed Transmission Up to 3 seconds/page speed 356 mm (14 inches) Maximum document length...

  • Page 91: Glossary

    glossary DADF The following glossary helps you get familiar with the product by understanding the terminologies commonly used with printing as well A Duplex Automatic Document Feeder (DADF) is a mechanism that will as mentioned in this user's guide. automatically feed and flip over an original sheet of paper so that the machine can scan on both sides of the paper.
  • Page 92 An emulator duplicates the functions of one system with a different Intranet system, so that the second system behaves like the first system. A private network that uses Internet Protocols, network connectivity, and Emulation focuses on exact reproduction of external behavior, which is possibly the public telecommunication system to securely share part of in contrast to simulation, which concerns an abstract model of the an organization's information or operations with its employees.
  • Page 93 PABX A Light-Emitting Diode (LED) is a semiconductor device that indicates A private automatic branch exchange (PABX) is an automatic telephone the status of a machine. switching system within a private enterprise. MAC address Media Access Control (MAC) address is a unique identifier associated Printer Command Language (PCL) is a Page Description Language with a network adapter.
  • Page 94 Subnet Mask The subnet mask is used in conjunction with the network address to determine which part of the address is the network address and which part is the host address. TCP/IP The Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and the Internet Protocol (IP); the set of communications protocols that implement the protocol stack on which the Internet and most commercial networks run.
  • Page 95 index loading originals ADF 39 Address Book scanner glass 39 group dial numbers 60 speed dial numbers 60 Erasing background, special copy Address Book, use machine ID, set Maintenance ADF, load fax header, set maintenance parts 73 toner cartridge 69 adjustment Fax mode, receiving mode altitude 37...
  • Page 96 problem, solve tray copying 84 adjusting the width and length 43 faxing 86 Linux 87 Network Scan 85 paper feeding 81 USB flash memory printing quality 82 data backup 64 scanning 85 managing 64 Windows 86 printing 63 scanning 63 using receiving a fax SetIP 27...
  • Page 97 If you have any comments or questions regarding Samsung products, contact the Samsung customer care center. COUNTRY/REG CUSTOMER CARE COUNTRY/REG CUSTOMER CARE WEB SITE WEB SITE CENTER CENTER 06-80-SAMSUNG www.samsung.com/hu HUNGARY 0800-333-3733 www.samsung.com/ar ARGENTINE (726-7864) 1300 362 603 www.samsung.com/au...
  • Page 98 444 77 11 www.samsung.com/tr TURKEY 800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www.samsung.com/ae U.A.E 8000-4726 0845 SAMSUNG www.samsung.com/uk (726-7864) 1-800-SAMSUNG www.samsung.com/us U.S.A (7267864) 8-800-502-0000 www.samsung/ua UKRAINE www.samsung.com/ua_ru 8-10-800-500-55-500 www.samsung.com/kz_ru UZBEKISTAN 0-800-100-5303 www.samsung.com/latin VENEZUELA 1 800 588 889 www.samsung.com/vn VIETNAM Contact SAMSUNG worldwide_ 98 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 99: Special Features

    features of your new laser product Your new machine is equipped with a number of special features that improve the quality of the documents you print. With the machine, you can: SPECIAL FEATURES Scan the originals and send it right away Print with excellent quality and speed •...
  • Page 100 FEATURES BY MODELS The machine is designed to support all of your document needs – from printing and copying, to more advanced networking solutions for your business. Basic features of this machine include: FEATURES CLX-3175 CLX-3175N USB 2.0 USB Memory Interface PictBridge Network Interface Ethernet 10/100 Base TX wired LAN ( : Included, Blank: Not Available)
  • Page 101 Provides you with help information on printer driver properties and instructions for setting up the properties for printing. To access a Printer Driver Help printer driver help screen, click Help from the printer properties dialog box. If you have Internet access, you can get help, support, printer drivers, manuals, and order information from the Samsung website, Samsung website www.samsungprinter.com.
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  • Page 103 safety information IMPORTANT SAFETY SYMBOLS AND PRECAUTIONS What the icons and signs in this user’s guide mean: Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury or death. WARNING Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury or property damage. CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your laser MFP, follow these basic safety precautions:...
  • Page 104 13. Unplug the machine from the telephone jack, PC and AC wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: • When any part of the power cord, plug or connecting cable is damaged or frayed. •...
  • Page 105 During normal operation, this machine produces ozone. The ozone produced does not present a hazard to the operator. However, it is advisable that the machine be operated in a well ventilated area. If you need additional information about ozone, request your nearest Samsung dealer. MERCURY SAFETY Contains Mercury, Dispose According to Local, State or Federal Laws.(U.S.A.
  • Page 106 RADIO FREQUENCY EMISSIONS FCC Information to the User This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 107 FAX BRANDING The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone facsimile machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the following information: (1) the date and time of transmission (2) identification of either business, business entity or individual sending the message;...
  • Page 108 PBXs of the European countries: In the event of problems, you should contact the Euro QA Lab of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. in the first instance. The product has been tested against TBR21. To assist in the use and application of terminal equipment which complies with this standard, the European Telecommunication Standards Institute (ETSI) has issued an advisory document (EG 201 121) which contains notes and additional requirements to ensure network compatibility of TBR21 terminals.
  • Page 109 European Radio Approval Information (for products fitted with EU-approved radio devices) Low power, Radio LAN type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless communication devices), operating in the 2.4 GHz/5 GHz band, may be present (embedded) in your printer system which is intended for home or office use. This section is only applicable if these devices are present.
  • Page 110 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS Wireless Guidance Low power, Radio LAN type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless communication devices), operating in the 2.4 GHz/5 GHz Band, may be present (embedded) in your printer system. The following section is a general overview of considerations while operating a wireless device. Additional limitations, cautions, and concerns for specific countries are listed in the specific country sections (or country group sections).
  • Page 111 OPENSSL LICENSE Copyright (c) 1998-2001 The OpenSSL Project. All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer. 2.
  • Page 112 contents Features of your new laser product Safety information INTRODUCTION Machine overview Front view Rear view Control panel overview Understanding the Status LED Acknowledging the status of the toner cartridge Menu overview Supplied software Printer driver features Printer driver GETTING STARTED Setting up the hardware System requirements Windows...
  • Page 113 Gray enhance copying Setting copy timeout SCANNING Scanning basics Scanning from the control panel Setting scan information in Samsung Scan Manager. Scanning to application programs Changing the settings for scan job Changing the default scan settings BASIC PRINTING Printing a document...
  • Page 114 contents To access SyncThru™ Web Service: Checking the machine’s serial number TROUBLESHOOTING Tips for avoiding paper jams Clearing paper jams In the tray 1 In the fuser unit area In the paper exit area Understanding display messages Solving other problems Paper feeding Printing problems Printing quality problems...

  • Page 115: Front View

    introduction These are the main components of your machine: This chapter includes: • Machine overview • Menu overview • Control panel overview • Supplied software • Understanding the Status LED • Printer driver features • Acknowledging the status of the toner cartridge MACHINE OVERVIEW Front view Rear view...

  • Page 116: Control Panel Overview

    35.) Allows you to access a list of your PC software programs that an image can be scanned to. You must create the scan list using the Samsung Scan to software (Printer Settings Utility) provided with this machine.

  • Page 117: Understanding The Status Led

    Samsung toner cartridge's quality. Service or the machine cannot continue the job. Check repair required as a result of using non-genuine Samsung toner the message on the display, and refer to cartridges will not be covered under the machine warranty.

  • Page 118: Menu Overview

    MENU OVERVIEW The control panel provides access to various menus to set up the machine or use the machine’s functions. These menus can be accessed by pressing Menu. Refer to the following diagram. Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not applicable to your machine. Copy Feature Copy Setup Scan Feature...

  • Page 119: Supplied Software

    CD and if you are a Linux OS user, • Number of copies download the software from the Samsung website (www.samsung.com/ In addition, you can use various special printing features. The following printer) and install.

  • Page 120: Getting Started

    getting started This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for setting up the machine. This chapter includes: • Setting up the hardware • Installing the software • System requirements • Machine's basic settings • Setting up the network (CLX-3175N only) 3. Remove the tape holding the machine tightly. SETTING UP THE HARDWARE 4.

  • Page 121: System Requirements

    SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Macintosh Before you begin, ensure that your system meets the following REQUIREMENT (RECOMMENDED) requirements: OPERATING FREE SYSTEM Windows Your machine supports the following Windows operating systems. SPACE • Intel Processor • 128 MB for a 1 GB Mac OS X REQUIREMENT (RECOMMENDED) •...

  • Page 122: Setting Up The Network (Clx-3175N Only)

    MAC address. See "Printing reports" on page 44. 6. Press the left/right arrow until Static appears and press OK. 2. From the Windows Start menu, select All Programs > Samsung Network Printer Utilities > SetIP > SetIP. 7. Press the left/right arrow until IP Address appears and press OK.

  • Page 123: Installing The Software

    7. After the installation is finished, a window appears asking you to print a test page and to register yourself as a user of Samsung machines in order to receive information from Samsung. If you wish to do so, select the corresponding checkbox(es) and click Finish.

  • Page 124: Machine's Basic Settings

    MACHINE'S BASIC SETTINGS Key sound, and alarm sound 1. Press Menu and then OK. After installation is complete, you may want to set the machine's default 2. Press the left/right arrow until System Setup appears and press OK. settings. Refer to the next section if you would like to set or change values. 3.

  • Page 125: Loading Originals And Print Media

    Some print media may meet all of the guidelines in this section and still not produce satisfactory results. This may be the result of improper handling, unacceptable temperature and humidity levels, or other variables over which Samsung has no control. • Before purchasing large quantities of print media, ensure that it meets the requirements specified in this user’s guide.

  • Page 126: Specifications On Print Media

    Specifications on print media TYPE SIZE DIMENSIONS WEIGHT CAPACITY Letter 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 inches) 60 to 105 g/m (16 to 28 lb bond) • 150 sheets of 75 g/m Plain paper (20 lb bond) paper for the Legal 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches) tray...

  • Page 127: Media Sizes Supported In Each Mode

    Media sizes supported in each mode MEDIA TYPE GUIDELINES • Envelopes with a peel-off adhesive strip or with MODE SIZE SOURCE Envelopes more than one flap that folds over to seal must use (Continue) Letter, A4, Legal, tray 1 adhesives compatible with the machine’s fusing Copy mode Oficio, US Folio, temperature for 0.1 second.

  • Page 128: Changing The Size Of The Paper In The Paper Tray

    During the fusing process, wet ink can come off preprinted paper, reducing print quality. Using photographic paper or coated paper may cause problems, requiring repairs. Such repairs are not covered by Samsung’s warranty or service agreements. CHANGING THE SIZE OF THE PAPER IN THE If the paper that you need to print is shorter than length 222 mm (8.74...
  • Page 129 Slide the tray 1 back into the machine. The tray is preset to Letter or A4 size, depending on your country. To 7. After loading paper, set the paper type and size for the tray. See "Setting change the size to A4 or Letter, you must adjust the lever and paper width guide properly.

  • Page 130: Printing On Special Print Materials

    PRINTING ON SPECIAL PRINT MATERIALS SETTING THE PAPER SIZE AND TYPE The machine can hold special sizes and types of print material, such as After loading paper in the paper tray, you need to set the paper size and postcards, note cards, and envelopes. Especially, it is useful for single page type using the control panel buttons.

  • Page 131: Changing The Settings For Each Copy

    copying This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for copying documents. This chapter includes: • Copying • Using special copy features • Changing the settings for each copy • Setting copy timeout • Changing the default copy settings COPYING Original Type The original type setting is used to improve the copy quality by selecting the 1.

  • Page 132: Changing The Default Copy Settings

    5. Turn the original over and place it on the scanner glass, where arrows CHANGING THE DEFAULT COPY SETTINGS indicate as shown. Then, close the scanner lid. The copy options, including darkness, original type, copy size, and number of copies, can be set to those most frequently used. When you copy a document, the default settings are used unless they have been changed by using the corresponding buttons on the control panel.

  • Page 133: Clone Copying

    6. Press Stop/Clear to return to ready mode. SETTING COPY TIMEOUT Your original is divided into 9 portions. Each portion is You can set the time the machine waits before it restores the default copy scanned and printed one by one in the following order: settings, if you do not start copying after changing them on the control panel.

  • Page 134: Scanning From The Control Panel

    Manager." on page 37. network. Scanned images can be saved as BMP, JPEG, TIFF, PDF files. Samsung Scan Manager: You just walk to the machine with the • originals and scan them from the control panel then, the scanned data Setting scan information in Samsung Scan Manager.

  • Page 135: Changing The Settings For Scan Job

    3. Press the left/right arrow until Scan Setup appears and press OK. enter the PIN. Press OK. 4. Press OK when Change Default appears. • ID is the same ID as the registered ID for Samsung Scan 5. Press OK when USB Default appears. Manager. •...
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  • Page 137: Basic Printing

    basic printing This chapter explains common printing tasks. This chapter includes: • Printing a document • Canceling a print job PRINTING A DOCUMENT Your machine allows you to print from various Windows, Macintosh, or Linux applications. The exact steps for printing a document may vary depending on the application you use.

  • Page 138: Using Usb Memory Device

    using USB memory device This chapter explains how to use a USB memory device with your machine. This chapter includes: • About USB memory • Backing up data • Plugging in a USB memory device • Managing USB memory • Scanning to a USB memory device •...

  • Page 139: Customizing Scan To Usb

    4. Press OK when Scan to USB appears on the bottom line of the display. • JPEG: JPEG Baseline 5. Press Color Start or Black Start when Ready to Scan to USB • If your USB memory device has certain features (example, appears.

  • Page 140: Managing Usb Memory

    7. Press the left/right arrow until the file containing the data you want to PRINTING DIRECTLY FROM A DIGITAL CAMERA restore appears and press OK. This machine supports the PictBridge feature. You can print images directly 8. Press OK when Yes appears to restore the backup file to the machine. from any PictBridge-compatible device, such as a digital camera, camera 9.

  • Page 141: Printing A Report

    maintenance This chapter provides information for maintaining your machine and the toner cartridge. This chapter includes: • Printing reports • Replacing the imaging unit • Clearing memory • Replacing the waste toner container • Cleaning your machine • Maintenance parts •...

  • Page 142: Cleaning Your Machine

    4. Pull the waste toner container out of the machine using its handle. CLEANING YOUR MACHINE To maintain print and scan quality, follow the cleaning procedures below each time the toner cartridge is replaced or if print and scan quality problems occur.

  • Page 143: Cleaning The Scan Unit

    7. Holding the groove on the front of the imaging unit, push imaging unit in Cleaning the scan unit to the machine. Keeping the scan unit clean helps ensure the best possible copies. We suggest that you clean the scan unit at the start of each day and during the day, as needed.

  • Page 144: Maintaining The Cartridge

    Use of non-Samsung and refilled toner cartridge Samsung Electronics does not recommend or approve the use of non- Samsung brand toner cartridges in your printer including generic, store brand, refilled, or remanufactured toner cartridges.

  • Page 145: Replacing The Toner Cartridge

    4. Slide four toner cartridges back into the machine. 4. Take a new toner cartridge out of its package. • Don't use sharp objects, such as a knife or scissors, to open the toner cartridge package. You could damage the surface of the toner cartridge.

  • Page 146: Replacing The Imaging Unit

    5. Pull the imaging unit out of the machine using the groove on the front of REPLACING THE IMAGING UNIT the imaging unit. When the life span of the imaging unit has expired, the Smart Panel program window appears on the computer, indicating the imaging unit needs to be replaced.

  • Page 147: Replacing The Waste Toner Container

    8. Insert the waste toner container into position and then push it to make REPLACING THE WASTE TONER CONTAINER sure that it is firmly seated in place. When the life span of the waste toner container has expired, the Smart Panel program window appears on the computer, indicating the waste toner container needs to be replaced.

  • Page 148: Maintenance Parts

    CHECKING THE MACHINE’S SERIAL NUMBER ITEMS YIELD (AVERAGE) When you call for service or register as a user on the Samsung website, the Approx. 100,000 black pages or Fuser unit machine’s serial number may be required.

  • Page 149: Troubleshooting

    troubleshooting This chapter gives helpful information for what to do if you encounter an error. This chapter includes: • Tips for avoiding paper jams • Understanding display messages • Clearing paper jams • Solving other problems TIPS FOR AVOIDING PAPER JAMS In the tray 1 1.

  • Page 150: In The Paper Exit Area

    1. Open the scan unit. 5. Lowering down the scan unit gently and slowly until it is completely closed. Make sure that it is securely latched. Be careful not to pinch your fingers! 2. Open the inner cover. If the scan unit is not completely closed, the machine will not operate.
  • Page 151 5. Pull up the fuser lever. 8. Lowering down the scan unit gently and slowly until it is completely closed. Make sure that it is securely latched. Be careful not to pinch your fingers! fuser lever 6. Open the scan unit. 9.

  • Page 152: Understanding Display Messages

    There is a problem in Turn the power switch Over Heat Error The toner cartridge Install the a Samsung- the fuser unit. off and on. If the problem Invalid Toner Cycle Power you have installed is genuine toner cartridge persists, call for service.
  • Page 153 We printing, but the quality If the black recommend Samsung- cannot be guaranteed. toner cartridge genuine color toner If you select Black Only, is empty, cartridge. the machine prints the Black Only data in black.

  • Page 154: Solving Other Problems

    CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS The machine is not Select Samsung CLX-3170 Clear the paper jam. (See "Tips for avoiding Paper is jammed selected as the Series as your default printer paper jams" on page 52.) during printing.

  • Page 155: Printing Quality Problems

    POSSIBLE POSSIBLE CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS CAUSE CAUSE The paper source For many software Incompatibility Printing the PDF file as an The machine The printer does selection in the applications, the paper between the PDF image may solve this selects print not print PDF file printer properties...
  • Page 156 CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS If faded areas, generally rounded, occur If marks repeatedly appear on the printed side Dropouts Vertical repetitive randomly on the page: of the page at even intervals: defects • A single sheet of paper may be defective. •...
  • Page 157 CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS • Ensure that the paper is loaded properly. Character voids are white areas within parts of Curl or wave Character Voids characters that should be solid black: • Check the paper type and quality. Both high •...

  • Page 158: Copying Problems

    Copying problems Scanning problems CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS Use Darkness to darken or lighten the • Make sure that you place the original to be Copies are too light The scanner does background of the copies. scanned face down on the scanner glass. or too dark.

  • Page 159: Common Windows Problems

    Common Windows problems Common Linux problems CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS Exit all software applications. Remove all • Check if the printer driver is installed in your “File in Use” The machine does software from the StartUp Group, then restart system.
  • Page 160 CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS This is a known bug in Ghostscript (until GNU • Check if your machine is attached to your Some color images The machine does Ghostscript version 7.xx) when the base color computer. Make sure that it is connected come out in not appear on the space of the document is indexed RGB color...

  • Page 161: Common Macintosh Problems

    CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS • Check if a document is loaded into the The machine does machine. not scan. • Check if your machine is connected to the computer. Make sure if it is connected properly if I/O error is reported while scanning. •...

  • Page 162: Ordering Supplies

    To order Samsung-authorized supplies or accessories, contact your local country. Samsung dealer or the retailer where you purchased your machine, or visit www.samsung.com/supplies and select your country/region to obtain information on calling for technical support.

  • Page 163: Specifications

    specifications This chapter guides you about this machine’s specifications such as various features. This chapter include: • General specifications • Scanner specifications • Printer specifications • Copier specifications GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ITEM DESCRIPTION The symbol * optional feature depending on machines. 415 x 360 x 311 mm External (16.3 x 14.2 x 12.2 inches)

  • Page 164: Printer Specifications

    PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS SCANNER SPECIFICATIONS ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION TWAIN standard/WIA standard Compatibility Color laser beam printing Printing method Scanning method Color CIS • Black & White: Up to 16 ppm (A4), 17 ppm (Letter) Printing speed • Color: Up to 4 ppm(A4), 4 ppm (Letter) TWAIN 1,200 x 1,200 dpi Resolution...
  • Page 165 glossary DADF The following glossary helps you get familiar with the product by understanding the terminologies commonly used with printing as well A Duplex Automatic Document Feeder (DADF) is a mechanism that will as mentioned in this user's guide. automatically feed and flip over an original sheet of paper so that the machine can scan on both sides of the paper.
  • Page 166 An emulator duplicates the functions of one system with a different Intranet system, so that the second system behaves like the first system. A private network that uses Internet Protocols, network connectivity, and Emulation focuses on exact reproduction of external behavior, which is possibly the public telecommunication system to securely share part of in contrast to simulation, which concerns an abstract model of the an organization's information or operations with its employees.
  • Page 167 PABX A Light-Emitting Diode (LED) is a semiconductor device that indicates A private automatic branch exchange (PABX) is an automatic telephone the status of a machine. switching system within a private enterprise. MAC address Media Access Control (MAC) address is a unique identifier associated Printer Command Language (PCL) is a Page Description Language with a network adapter.
  • Page 168 Subnet Mask The subnet mask is used in conjunction with the network address to determine which part of the address is the network address and which part is the host address. TCP/IP The Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and the Internet Protocol (IP); the set of communications protocols that implement the protocol stack on which the Internet and most commercial networks run.
  • Page 169 index adjustment key sound replacing components altitude 28 toner cartridge 48 alarm sound reports, print ringer Status 21 background image, adjust Linux problems loading originals scanner glass scanner glass 29 cleaning 46 loading documents 29 cleaning scanning inside 45 outside 45 default setting, change 39 Maintenance scan unit 46...
  • Page 170 If you have any comments or questions regarding Samsung products, contact the Samsung customer care center. COUNTRY/REG CUSTOMER CARE COUNTRY/REG CUSTOMER CARE WEB SITE WEB SITE CENTER CENTER 06-80-SAMSUNG www.samsung.com/hu HUNGARY 0800-333-3733 www.samsung.com/ar ARGENTINE (726-7864) 1300 362 603 www.samsung.com/au...
  • Page 171 444 77 11 www.samsung.com/tr TURKEY 800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www.samsung.com/ae U.A.E 8000-4726 0845 SAMSUNG www.samsung.com/uk (726-7864) 1-800-SAMSUNG www.samsung.com/us U.S.A (7267864) 8-800-502-0000 www.samsung/ua UKRAINE www.samsung.com/ua_ru 8-10-800-500-55-500 www.samsung.com/kz_ru UZBEKISTAN 0-800-100-5303 www.samsung.com/latin VENEZUELA 1 800 588 889 www.samsung.com/vn VIETNAM Contact SAMSUNG worldwide_ 74 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 172 This user’s guide is provided for information purposes only. All information included herein is subject to change without notice. Samsung Electronics is not responsible for any direct or indirect damages, arising from or related to use of this user’s guide.
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  • Page 174: Software Section

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  • Page 175 OFTWARE SECTION ONTENTS NSTALLING RINTER OFTWARE IN INDOWS Chapter 1: Installing Printer Software ......................4 Installing Software for Local Printing ................. 4 Installing Software for Network Printing ................7 Reinstalling Printer Software ....................10 Removing Printer Software ..................... 11 Installing mono printer driver ....................11 ASIC RINTING Chapter 2:...
  • Page 176 Setting Up a Host Computer ....................22 Setting Up a Client Computer ....................22 CANNING Chapter 5: Scanning Using Samsung SmarThru ..................23 Uninstalling Samsung SmarThru ..................23 Using Samsung SmarThru ..................... 23 Using Onscreen Help File ....................24 Scanning Process with TWAIN-enabled Software ................ 25 Scanning Using the WIA Driver ....................
  • Page 177 SING RINTER IN INUX Chapter 7: Getting Started ........................28 Installing the Unified Linux Driver .................... 28 Installing the Unified Linux Driver ................... 28 Uninstalling the Unified Linux Driver ................29 Using SetIP program ......................30 Starting the program ....................30 Using the Unified Driver Configurator ..................

  • Page 178: Installing Printer Software In Windows

    Make sure that the printer is connected to your computer Installing Printer and powered on. Software in Windows Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The CD-ROM should automatically run, and an installation window appears. This chapter includes: If the installation window does not appear, click Start and then Run.
  • Page 179 If the test page prints out correctly, click Yes. If not, click No to reprint it. To register yourself as a user of Samsung Printers in order to receive information from Samsung, select the checkbox and click Finish. You are now sent to the Samsung web site.
  • Page 180 If the test page prints out correctly, click Yes. If not, click No to reprint it. To register yourself as a user of Samsung Printers in order : If your printer is not already connected to the to receive information from Samsung, select the checkbox computer, the following window will appear.

  • Page 181: Installing Software For Network Printing

    Installing Software for Network Select Typical installation for a network printer. Click Next. Printing When you connect your printer to a network, you must first configure the TCP/IP settings for the printer. After you have assigned and verified the TCP/IP settings, you are ready to install the software on each computer on the network.
  • Page 182 After the installation is finished, a window appears asking Click Next. you to print a test page and to register yourself as a user of Samsung Printers in order to receive information from Samsung. If you so desire, select the corresponding checkbox(es) and click Finish.
  • Page 183 After the installation is finished, a window appears asking you to print a test page and to register yourself as a user of Samsung Printers in order to receive information from Samsung. If you so desire, select the corresponding checkbox(es) and click Finish.

  • Page 184: Reinstalling Printer Software

    Reinstalling Printer Software : If your printer is not already connected to the computer, the following window will appear. You can reinstall the software if installation fails. Start Windows. From the Start menu select Programs or All Programs → your printer driver name → Maintenance. Select Repair and click Next The list of printers available on the network appears.

  • Page 185: Removing Printer Software

    Select Local printer attached to this computer, and Removing Printer Software Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer, then click Next. Go to step 13. If your computer does not find the printer, then follow the Start Windows. next step.

  • Page 186: Basic Printing

    Open the document you want to print. Basic Printing Select Print from the File menu. The Print window is displayed. It may look slightly different depending on your this chapter explains the printing options and common printing application. tasks in windows. The basic print settings are selected within the Print window.

  • Page 187: Printing To A File (Prn)

    Printing to a file (PRN) Printer Settings You will sometimes need to save the print data as a file for your You can use the printer properties window, which allows you to purpose. access all of the printer options you need when using your printer.

  • Page 188: Layout Tab

    Layout Tab Paper Tab The Layout tab provides options to adjust how the document Use the following options to set the basic paper handling appears on the printed page. The Layout Options includes specifications when you access the printer properties. See Multiple Pages per Side, Poster Printing and Booklet “Printing a Document”...

  • Page 189: Advanced Options

    • Color Adjust : You can adjust the appearance of images by Color Paper: 20 lb to 24 lb (75~90 g/m ) color-backgrounded changing the settings in the Levels option. paper. • Color Matching : You can adjust the appearance of images by Archive Paper: If you need to keep print-out for a long period changing the settings in the Settings option.

  • Page 190: Extras Tab

    Extras Tab About Tab You can select output options for your document. See “Printing Use the About tab to display the copyright notice and the a Document” on page 12 for more information about accessing version number of the driver. If you have an Internet browser, the printer properties.

  • Page 191: Advanced Printing

    Advanced Printing Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper (N-Up Printing) This chapter explains printing options and advanced printing tasks. You can select the number of pages to print on a single sheet of paper. To print more than one page per sheet, the pages will be reduced in size and arranged in the order you specify.

  • Page 192: Printing Posters

    Printing Posters Printing Booklets This feature allows you to print a single-page document onto 4, 9, or 16 sheets of paper, for the purpose of pasting the sheets together to form one poster-size document. To change the print settings from your software application, access printer properties.

  • Page 193: Printing On Both Sides Of Paper

    Printing on Both Sides of Paper Printing a Reduced or Enlarged Document You can print on both sides of a sheet of paper. Before printing, decide how you want your document oriented. You can change the size of a page’s content to appear larger or The options are: smaller on the printed page.

  • Page 194: Using Watermarks

    Editing a Watermark Using Watermarks To change the print settings from your software application, access printer properties. See “Printing a The Watermark option allows you to print text over an existing Document” on page 12. document. For example, you may want to have large gray letters reading “DRAFT”...

  • Page 195: Using Overlays

    Using a Page Overlay Using Overlays After an overlay has been created, it is ready to be printed with your document. To print an overlay with a document: Create or open the document you want to print. What is an Overlay? To change the print settings from your software An overlay is text and/or images stored in the computer hard application, access printer properties.

  • Page 196: Sharing The Printer Locally

    Sharing the Printer Setting Up a Host Computer Locally Start Windows. From the Start menu select Printers and Faxes. You can connect the printer directly to a selected computer, Double-click your printer driver icon. which is called “host computer,” on the network. From the Printer menu, select Sharing.

  • Page 197: Scanning

    Samsung SmarThru is the accompanying software for your files, display them on your web site or use them to create machine. With SmarThru, scanning is the proverbial piece of projects that you can print using Samsung SmarThru software cake. or the WIA driver.

  • Page 198: Using Onscreen Help File

    The SmarThru 4 window opens. : To send an image by e-mail, you must have a mail client program, like Outlook Express, which has been set up with your e-mail account. Make sure that your printer is selected. •Folder Scanning an image and saving it to a folder. Allows you to scan an image, preview it, and save it to the folder of your choice.

  • Page 199: Scanning Process With Twain-Enabled Software

    Choose your scanning preferences and click Preview to Scanning Process with TWAIN- see how your preferences affect the picture. enabled Software Click Next. Enter a picture name, and select a file format and If you want to scan documents using other software, you will destination to save the picture.

  • Page 200: Using Smart Panel

    OTES status of the printer, and allows you to customize the printer’s • If you have already installed more than one Samsung settings. If you are a Windows or Macintosh OS user, Smart printer, first select the printer model you want in order to Panel is installed automatically when you install the printer use the corresponding Smart Panel.

  • Page 201: Opening The Troubleshooting Guide

    Driver Setting (Only for Windows) You can use the printer properties window, which allows you to Changing the Smart Panel access all of the printer options you need for using your Program Settings printer. For details, See “Printer Settings” on page 13. Right-click (in Windows or Linux) or click (in Mac OS X) the Smart Panel icon and select Options.

  • Page 202: Using Your Printer In Linux

    If you are not a super user, ask your system • Printing a Document administrator. • Scanning a Document From the Samsung website, download and unpack the Unified Linux Driver package to your computer. Click the icon at the bottom of the desktop. When the...

  • Page 203: Uninstalling The Unified Linux Driver

    [root@localhost uninstall]#./uninstall.sh The installation program has added the Unified Driver Click Uninstall. Configurator desktop icon and Samsung Unified Driver Click Next. group to the system menu for your convenience. If you have any difficulties, consult the onscreen help that is...

  • Page 204: Using Setip Program

    You can also click the Startup Menu icon and select Enter the network card's MAC address, IP address, subnet Samsung Unified Driver and then Unified Driver mask, default gateway, and then click Apply. Configurator. Press each button on the Modules pane to switch to the : when you enter the MAC address, enter it without corresponding configuration window.

  • Page 205: Printers Configuration

    In this window, you can monitor the activity of scanner devices, • Set as Default: sets the current printer as a default printer. view a list of installed Samsung MFP devices, change device properties, and scan images. • Stop/Start: stops/starts the printer.

  • Page 206: Ports Configuration

    The Samsung Unified Linux Driver package provides an •Connection: allows you to view or select another port. If appropriate port sharing mechanism that is used by Samsung you change the printer port from USB to parallel or vice printer and scanner drivers. The drivers address their devices versa while in use, you must re-configure the printer port via so-called MFP ports.

  • Page 207: Printing A Document

    To abort the current job, click Cancel. Printing Files You can print many different types of files on the Samsung machine device using the standard CUPS way - directly from the command line interface. The CUPS lpr utility allows you do that.

  • Page 208: Scanning A Document

    The document is scanned and the image preview appears in the Preview Pane. Scanning a Document You can scan a document using the Unified Driver Configurator window. Double-click the Unified Driver Configurator on your desktop. Click the button to switch to Scanners Configuration. Drag the pointer to Select the scanner on the list.

  • Page 209: Using The Image Manager

    Using the Image Manager If you want to edit the scanned image, use the toolbar. For further details about editing an image, see page 35. The Image Manager application provides you with menu When you are finished, click Save on the toolbar. commands and tools to edit your scanned image.
  • Page 210 Tools Function Allows you to adjust the brightness or contrast of the image, or to invert the image. Shows the properties of the image. For further details about the Image Manager application, refer to the onscreen help. Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals Using Your Printer in Linux...

  • Page 211: Using Your Printer With A Macintosh

    Enter the password and click OK. which supports the PostScript driver), for printing on a The Samsung Installer window opens. Click Continue. Macintosh computer. Select Uninstall and click Uninstall. Also, it provides you with the Twain driver for scanning on a The message which warns all application will close on your Macintosh computer.

  • Page 212: Using Setip Program

    Enter the queue name in the Queue Name field. If you includes your machine’s MAC address. cannot determine the queue name for your printer server, Open the Library folder → Printers → Samsung → Your try using the default queue first. printer model name → SetIP.

  • Page 213: For A Usb-Connected

    Samsung in Printer Model and your printer name in Model Name. • For MAC OS 10.4, if Auto Select does not work properly, select Samsung in Print Using and your printer name in Model. • For MAC OS 10.5~10.6, if Auto Select does not work properly, select Select a driver to use...

  • Page 214: Printing

    Changing Printer Settings Printing You can use advanced printing features when using your printer. From your Macintosh application, select Print from the File menu. The printer name which appears in the printer properties OTES window may differ depending on the printer in use. Except for •...

  • Page 215: Printing Multiple Pages On One Sheet Of Paper

    Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet Graphics of Paper The Graphics tab provides options for selecting Quality and Color Mode. Select Graphics form the Presets' drop-down You can print more than one page on a single sheet of paper. list to access the graphic features. This feature provides a cost-effective way to print draft pages.

  • Page 216: Scanning

    For MAC OS X 10.5~10.6: Make sure that Connected checkbox is checked beside Scanning your machine in Bonjour Devices. If you want to scan using TWAIN, refer to the MAC OS X You can scan docoments using Image Capture program. 10.4 procedure above.

  • Page 217: Oftware Section

    OFTWARE SECTION NDEX print 33 poster, print 18 advanced printing, use 17 Layout properties, set print Windows 14 document 12 Linux fit to page 19 driver, install 28 from Macintosh 40 printer properties 32 booklet printing 18 from Windows 12 printing 33 N-up scanning 34...
  • Page 218 Linux 34 SmarThru 23 TWAIN 25 WIA driver 25 scanning from Macintosh 42 setting darkness 15 favorites 16 image mode 15 resolution Windows 15 toner save 15 true-type option 15 software install Macintosh 37 Windows 4 reinstall Windows 10 system requirements Macintosh 37 uninstall Macintosh 37...

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