Page 1
User’s Guide User’s Guide M-202x Series M-202xW Series BASIC BASIC This guide provides information concerning installation, basic operation and troubleshooting on windows. ADVANCED This guide provides information about installation, advanced configuration, operation and troubleshooting on various OS environments. Some features may not be available depending on models or countries.
1. Introduction This chapter provides information you need to know before using the machine. • Key benefits • Features by models • Useful to know • About this user’s guide • Safety information • Machine overview • Control panel overview •...
• To save paper, you can print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper (see "Using advanced print features" on page 5). • Samsung Easy Printer Manager and Samsung Printer Status (or Smart Panel) are a program that monitors and informs you of the machine’s status and •...
Page 4
Key benefits Wide range of functionality and application support • Using the USB cable or a network cable - You can connect and set various wireless network settings using a USB cable or a network cable. • Using the Wi-Fi Direct - You can conveniently print from your mobile device using the Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Direct feature.
PCL printer driver ● ● SPL printer driver PS printer driver ● ● XPS printer driver ● ● Samsung Easy Printer Manager ● SyncThru™ Web Service 1. For XPS driver, it is only supported for windows through the Samsung website (www.samsung.com)
Page 6
Features by models Variety feature Features M-202x Series M-202xW Series ● ● Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Network Interface Ethernet 10/100 Base TX wired LAN ● Network Interface 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN ● IPv6 ● ● Eco printing(Easy Eco Driver) ● Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) ●...
Where can I purchase accessories or supplies? locally" on page 19). • Select your machine as your default machine in your Windows. • Inquire at a Samsung distributor or your retailer. • Visit www.samsung.com/supplies. Select your country/region to view product service information.
About this user’s guide About this user’s guide General icons This user's guide provides information for your basic understanding of the machine as well as detailed steps to explain machine usage. Icon Text Description • Read the safety information before using the machine. Gives users information to protect the machine from Caution possible mechanical damage or malfunction.
Safety information These warnings and precautions are included to prevent injury to you and Operating environment others, and to prevent any potential damage to your machine. Be sure to read and understand all of these instructions before using the machine. After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.
Page 10
Safety information Caution Operating method During an electrical storm or for a period of non-operation, Caution remove the power plug from the electrical outlet. This could result in electric shock or fire. Be careful, the paper output area is hot. Do not forcefully pull the paper out during printing.
Page 11
Safety information Do not allow too many papers to stack up in the paper output tray. Caution It can damage the machine. Do not block or push objects into the ventilation opening. Before moving the machine, turn the power off and disconnect all cords.
Page 12
Safety information Make sure you plug the power cord into a grounded electrical Maintenance / Checking outlet. Otherwise, this could result in electric shock or fire. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords. Caution This can diminish performance, and could result in electric shock or fire.
Page 13
When storing supplies such as toner cartridges, keep them away fire or electric shock. from children. • The machine should only be repaired by a Samsung service Toner dust can be dangerous if inhaled or ingested. technician. To clean and operate the machine, strictly follow the user's guide When changing the toner cartridge or removing jammed paper, be careful not to let toner dust touch your body or clothes.
Machine overview Accessories Power cord Quick installation guide Output stacker Software CD Misc. accessories 1. Refer to the Quick Install Guide to attach the output stacker to the machine. 2. The software CD contains the printer drivers and software applications. 3.
Page 15
Machine overview Front view • This illustration may differ from your machine depending on its model. • Some features and optional goods may not be available depending on model or country (see "Features by models" on page 4). Control panel Tray Output support Toner cartridge...
Page 16
Machine overview Rear view • This illustration may differ from your machine depending on its model. • Some features and optional goods may not be available depending on model or country (see "Features by models" on page 4). USB port Power receptacle 1.
Control panel overview Configures the wireless network connection easily without a This control panel may differ from your machine depending on its model. computer (see "Wireless network setup" on page 17). There are various types of control panels. • Configuration sheet - Press and hold this button for about 10 seconds until the green LED blinks slowly, and release.
Page 18
Control panel overview • Prints the screen You can turn the power off or wake the machine up from the sleep mode with this button. - Press this button and the green LED will start blinking. If (Power) you want to print only the active screen, release the button when the green LED stops blinking.
Turning on the machine Connect the machine to the electricity supply first. press (power) on the control panel. If you want to turn the power off, press (power) on the control panel. 1. Introduction...
Installing the driver locally A locally connected machine is a machine directly attached to your computer Select Install Now. using the cable. If your machine is attached to a network, skip the following steps below and go on to installing a network connected machine’s driver (see Advanced Guide).
Windows Make sure that the machine is connected to your computer and powered on. From the Start menu, select Programs or All Programs > Samsung Printers > your printer driver name > Uninstall. Follow the instructions in the installation window.
Page 22
2. Learning the Basic Usage After installation is complete, you may want to set the machine’s default settings. Refer to the next section if you would like to set or change values. This chapter provides information about the overall menu structure and the basic setup options.
Print a demo page to make sure that the machine is operating correctly (Windows only). To print a demo page: • Open the Printing Preferences (see "Opening printing preferences" on page 13) > Samsung tab > Demo page 2. Learning the Basic Usage...
• Using print media that does not meet these specifications may cause problems or require repairs. Such repairs are not covered by Samsung’s warranty or service agreements. • Make sure not to use the inkjet photo paper with this machine. It could cause damage to the machine.
Page 25
Media and tray Place the paper with the side you want to print facing up andopen the Loading paper in the tray output tray. Open the tray. Then, adjust the tray size to the media size you are loading (see "Tray overview" on page 3). Flex or fan the edge of the paper stack to separate the pages before loading papers.
Page 26
Media and tray Squeeze the paper width guide and slide it to the edge of the paper stack without causing it to bend. The settings made from the machine driver override the settings on the control panel. a To print in application, open an application and start the print menu. b Open Printing Preferences (see "Opening printing preferences"...
Page 27
Media and tray • When printing on special media, you must follow the loading guidelines (see "Printing on special media" on page 6). Manual feeding in the tray • When the machine is in a power save mode, the machine does not feed paper from the manual feeder.
Page 28
Media and tray The media types are shown in the Printing Preferences. To get the higest Types Tray printing quality, select the proper media type from the Printing Preferences window > Paper tab > Paper Type (see "Opening printing preferences" on page ●...
Page 29
Media and tray To print an envelope, place it as shown in the following figure. • Do not use stamped envelopes. • Do not use envelopes with clasps, snaps, windows, coated lining, self- adhesive seals, or other synthetic materials. • Do not use damaged or poorly made envelopes.
Page 30
Media and tray Labels Condition: Do not use labels with wrinkles, bubbles, or other indications of separation. To avoid damaging the machine, use only labels designed for use in laser • Make sure that there is no exposed adhesive material between labels. printers.
Media and tray Card stock/ Custom-sized paper Preprinted paper When loading preprinted paper, the printed side should be facing up with an uncurled edge at the front. If you experience problems with paper feeding, turn the paper around. Note that print quality is not guaranteed. •...
Page 32
Media and tray Setting the paper size and type After loading paper in the paper tray, set the paper size and type. Open the Printing Preferences (see "Opening printing preferences" on page 13) and set the paper size and type in the Paper tab. If you want to use special-sized paper such as billing paper, select Custom in the Paper tab in the Printing Preferences (see "Opening printing preferences"...
Basic printing Select your machine from the Select Printer list. For special printing features, refer to the Advanced Guide (see "Using advanced print features" on page 5). Printing If you are a Macintosh or Linux user, refer to the "Macintosh printing" on page 15 or "Linux printing"...
Page 34
You can check the machine's current status using the Printer Status button (see "Using Samsung Printer Status" on page 11). Open the document you want to print. Select Print from the file menu.
Presets you made. To use a saved setting, select it from the Presets drop- down list. The machine is now set to print according to the settings you Samsung tab, allows you to save the current preferences for future use. have selected. To delete saved settings, select it from the Presets drop-...
Page 36
3. Maintenance This chapter provides information about purchasing supplies, accessories and maintenance parts available for your machine. • Ordering supplies and accessories • Available supplies • Available maintenance parts • Storing the toner cartridge • Redistributing toner • Replacing the toner cartridge •...
Available accessories may differ from country to country. Contact your sales representatives to obtain the list of available supplies, and maintenance parts. To order Samsung-authorized supplies, accessories, and maintenance parts, contact your local Samsung dealer or the retailer where you purchased your machine.
Samsung does not recommend using non-genuine Samsung toner cartridge such as refilled or remanufactured toner. Samsung cannot guarantee non-genuine Samsung toner cartridge's quality. Service or repair required as a result of using non-genuine Samsung toner cartridges will not be covered under the machine’s warranty.
Available maintenance parts To purchase maintenance parts, contact the source where you bought the machine. Replacing maintenance parts can be performed only by an authorized service provider, dealer, or the retailer where you bought the machine. The warranty does not cover the replacement of any maintenance parts once it has reached its “Average yield”.
Storing the toner cartridge Toner cartridges contain components that are sensitive to light, temperature and humidity. Samsung suggests users follow these recommendations to ensure optimal performance, highest quality, and longest life from your new Samsung toner cartridge. Store this cartridge in the same environment in which the printer will be used. This should be in controlled temperature and humidity conditions. The toner cartridge should remain in its original and unopened package until installation –...
Page 41
Toner cartridge usage 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.
Redistributing toner When the toner cartridge is near the end of its life: • White streaks or light printing occurs and/or density variation side to side. • The Toner LED blinks orange. If this happens, you can temporarily improve print quality by redistributing the remaining toner in the cartridge. In some cases, white streaks or light printing will still occur even after you have redistributed the toner.
Replacing the toner cartridge Click this link to open an animation about replacing a toner cartridge. • Before opening the top cover, close the output support first. • Do not use sharp objects such as a knife or scissors to open the toner cartridge package. They might scratch the drum of the cartridge. •...
Page 44
Replacing the toner cartridge When a toner cartridge has reached the end of life, the machine will stop printing. 3. Maintenance...
Page 45
Replacing the toner cartridge 3. Maintenance...
Cleaning the machine If printing quality problems occur or if you use your machine in a dusty environment, you need to clean your machine regularly to keep it in the best printing condition and use your machine longer. • Cleaning the cabinet of the machine with cleaning materials containing large amounts of alcohol, solvents, or other strong substances can discolor or distort the cabinet.
Page 47
Cleaning the machine • Use a dry lint-free cloth to clean the machine. • If your machine has a power switch, turn the power switch off before cleaning the machine. • Before opening the top cover, close the output support first. 3.
Page 49
Cleaning the machine Cleaning the pickup roller • Use a dry lint-free cloth to clean the machine. • If your machine has a power switch, turn the power switch off before cleaning the machine. 3. Maintenance...
Tips for moving & storing your machine • When moving the machine, do not tilt or turn it upside down. Otherwise, the inside of the machine may be contaminated by toner, which can cause damage to the machine or reduce print quality. •...
4. Troubleshooting This chapter gives helpful information for what to do if you encounter an error. • Tips for avoiding paper jams • Clearing paper jams • Understanding the status LED This chapter gives helpful information for what to do if you encounter an error.If your machine has a display screen, check the message on the display screen first to solve the error.
Tips for avoiding paper jams By selecting the correct media types, most paper jams can be avoided. To avoid paper jams, refer to the following guidelines: • Ensure that the adjustable guides are positioned correctly (see "Tray overview" on page 3). •...
Clearing paper jams To avoid tearing the paper, pull the jammed paper out slowly and gently. In tray Click this link to open an animation about clearing a jam. 4. Troubleshooting...
Page 54
Clearing paper jams Inside the machine Click this link to open an animation about clearing a jam. • The fuser area is hot. Take care when removing paper from the machine. • Before opening the top cover, close the output support first. 4.
Page 55
Clearing paper jams If you do not see the paper in this area, stop and go to next step: 4. Troubleshooting...
• To resolve the error, look at the error message and its instructions from the troubleshooting part. • You can also resolve the error with the guidelines from the Samsung Printer Status window or Smart Panel program window. • If the problem persists, call a service representative.
Understanding the status LED Status LED Status Description The machine is off-line or save mode. • When the backlight slowly blinks, the machine is receiving data from the computer. Blinking • When the backlight blinks rapidly, the machine is printing data. Green The machine is on-line and can be used.
Understanding the status LED Toner LED/ WPS LED Status Description Small amount of toner is left in the cartridge. The estimated cartridge life of toner is close. Prepare a new cartridge for Blinking replacement. You may temporarily increase the printing quality by redistributing the toner (see "Redistributing toner" on page 7).
Page 59
5. Appendix This chapter provides product specifications and information concerning applicable regulations. • Specifications • Regulatory information • Copyright...
Specifications General specifications The specification values listed below are subject to change without notice. See www.samsung.com for possible changes in information. Items Description Dimension Width x Length x Height 332 x 215 x 178 mm (13.07 x 8.46 x 7.01 inches)
Page 61
Less than 310W Power consumption Ready mode Less than 30 W Power save mode Less than 0.9 W (M-202x Series), Less than 1.2 W (M-202xW Series) Power off mode Less than 0.45 W (0.1 W T77H262 / SPW-B4319S Module Wireless 1.
Page 62
Specifications Print media specifications Print media weight/Capacity Type Size Dimensions Tray Manual feeding in tray Letter 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 inches) 71 to 85 g/m (19 to 23 lbs 71 to 85 g/m (19 to 23 lbs bond) bond) •...
Page 63
Specifications Print media weight/Capacity Type Size Dimensions Tray Manual feeding in tray Refer to the Plain paper section 86 to 120 g/m (23 to 32 lbs 86 to 120 g/m (23 to 32 lbs bond) bond) Refer to the Plain •...
Page 64
Specifications Print media weight/Capacity Type Size Dimensions Tray Manual feeding in tray Letter, Legal, Oficio, Refer to the Plain paper section 120 to 150 g/m (32 to 40 lbs 120 to 150 g/m (32 to 40 lbs bond) US Folio, A4, JIS B5, bond) •...
Page 65
Specifications System requirements Microsoft® Windows® Requirement (recommended) Operating system free HDD space Windows® 2000 Intel® Pentium® II 400 MHz (Pentium III 933 MHz) 64 MB (128 MB) 600 MB Windows® XP Intel® Pentium® III 933 MHz (Pentium IV 1 GHz) 128 MB (256 MB) 1.5 GB Windows Server®...
Page 66
Specifications • Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher is the minimum requirement for all Windows operating systems. • Users who have administrator rights can install the software. • Windows Terminal Services is compatible with your machine. • For Windows 2000, Services Pack 4 or higher is required. Macintosh Requirements (Recommended) Operating system...
Page 68
Specifications Network environment Network and wireless models only (see "Features by models" on page 4). You need to set up the network protocols on the machine to use it as your network machine. The following table shows the network environments supported by the machine.
Regulatory information This machine is designed for a normal work environment and certified with When using this product, these basic safety precautions should always be several regulatory statements. followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons: Laser safety statement The printer is certified in the U.S.
Page 70
Regulatory information Power saver China only This printer contains advanced energy conservation technology that reduces power consumption when it is not in active use. When the printer does not receive data for an extended period of time, power consumption is automatically lowered. ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered U.S.
Page 71
Correct disposal of this product (Waste electrical & electronic equipment) Dispose unwanted electronics through an approved recycler. To find the nearest recycling location, go to our website:www.samsung.com/recyclingdirect Or call, (877) 278 - 0799 (Applicable in the european union and other...
Regulatory information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class Canadian radio interference regulations B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise installation.
Page 73
Regulatory information The FCC has set a general guideline of 20 cm (8 inches) separation between the FCC statement for wireless LAN use: device and the body, for use of a wireless device near the body (this does not include extremities). This device should be used more than 20 cm (8 inches) from the body when wireless devices are on.
Page 74
Regulatory information Turkey only If you cut off the moulded plug, get rid of it straight away.You cannot rewire the plug and you may receive an electric shock if you plug it into a socket. Important warning: You must earth this machine. The wires in the mains lead have the following color code: Replacing the fitted plug (for UK only) •...
Page 75
Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC), EMC Directive countries: (2004/108/EC). In the event of problems, you should contact the Euro QA Lab of Samsung • Hereby, Samsung Electronics, declares that this [M-202xW Series Electronics Co., Ltd. in the first instance.
Page 76
Regulatory information European radio approval information (for products No limitations at this time fitted with EU-approved radio devices) Low power, Radio LAN type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless Regulatory compliance statements 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.
Page 77
Regulatory information As a general guideline, a separation of 20 cm (8 inches) between the wireless Wireless devices are not user serviceable. Do not modify them in any way. Modification to a wireless device will void the authorization to use device and the body, for use of a wireless device near the body (this does not it.
Page 78
Regulatory information China only 5. Appendix...
Page 79
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.
Page 80
User’s Guide User’s Guide M-202x Series M-202xW Series ADVANCED ADVANCED This guide provides information about installation, advanced configuration, operation and troubleshooting on various OS environments. Some features may not be available depending on models or countries. BASIC This guide provides information concerning installation, basic operation and troubleshooting...
1. Software installation This chapter provides instructions for installing essential and helpful software for use in an environment where the machine is connected via a cable. A locally connected machine is a machine directly attached to your computer using the cable. If your machine is attached to a network, skip the following steps below and go on to installing a network connected machine’s driver (see Installing driver over the network6).
Page 82
For Mac OS X 10.5-10.7, click Default and find the USB connection. Read the license agreement and click Continue. For Mac OS X 10.4, if Auto Select does not work properly, select Samsung Click Agree to agree to the license agreement.
Page 83
Reinstallation for Macintosh If the printer driver does not work properly, uninstall the driver and reinstall it. Make sure that the machine is connected to your computer and powered on. Insert the supplied software CD into your CD-ROM drive. Double-click the CD-ROM icon that appears on your Macintosh desktop. Double-click the MAC_Installer folder >...
Page 84
Installation for Linux You need to download Linux software packages from the Samsung website to The installation program added the Unified Driver Configurator desktop icon install the printer software (http://www.samsung.com > find your product > and the Unified Driver group to the system menu for your convenience. If you Support or Downloads).
Page 85
You must log in as a super user (root) to install the machine software. If you are not a super user, ask your system administrator. From the Samsung website, download the Printer Settings Utility package to your computer. Right-click the Printer Settings Utility package and extract the package.
Page 86
You must log in as a super user (root) to uninstall the printer driver. If you are not a super user, ask your system administrator. Click the icon at the bottom of the desktop. When the Terminal screen appears, type in the following. [root@localhost root]#cd /opt/Samsung/mfp/uninstall/[root@localhost uninstall]#./uninstall.sh Click Uninstall. Click Next.
Page 87
• Useful network programs • Wired network setup • Installing driver over the network • IPv6 configuration • Wireless network setup • Samsung MobilePrint Supported optional devices and features may differ according to your model (see "Features by models" on page 4).
Useful network programs There are several programs available to setup the network settings easily in a SyncThru™ Web Admin Service network environment. For the network administrator especially, managing several machines on the network is possible. Web-based machine management solution for network administrators. SyncThru™...
Wired network setup You must set up the network protocols on your machine to use it on your • The machine without the (Cancel or Stop/Clear) button: Press the network. (WPS) button formore than ten seconds on the control panel. You can use network after connecting network cable to a corresponding port on Using this Network Configuration Report, you can find your machine’s MAC your machine.
Page 90
Turn on the machine. Click Apply, and then click OK. The machine will automatically print the Network Configuration Report. Confirm that all the settings are From the Windows Start menu, select All Programs > Samsung correct. Printers > SetIP > SetIP.
Page 91
IPv4 configuation using SetIP (Linux) Before using the SetIP program, disable the computer firewall from System Preferences or Administrator. The following instructions may vary from your model or operating systems. Open /opt/Samsung/mfp/share/utils/. Double-click the SetIPApplet.html file. 2. Using a network-connected machine...
Installing driver over the network Select Install Now. • The machine that does not support the network interface, it will notbe able to use this feature (see "Rear view" on page 15). • Some features and optional goods may not be available dependingon model or country (see "Features by models"...
Page 93
Installing driver over the network If your machine is not found on the network or locally, an error message Following command-line are effective and operated when command is appears. Select the option you want and click Next. used with /s or /S. But /h, /H or /? are exceptional commands that can be operated solely.
Page 94
Installing driver over the network Command- line Definition Description Command- line Definition Description /a”<dest_path>” or/ Specifies destination path Since machine drivers /nd or/ND Commands not to set the It indicates installed machine A”<dest_path>” for installation. should be installed on the OS installed driver as a driver will not be the default specific location, this...
Page 95
Installing driver over the network Command- line Definition Description Macintosh /d or/D Uninstalls all device This command will remove drivers and applications all installed device drivers Make sure that the machine is connected to your network and powered from your system. and application software from your system.