Summary of Contents for Samsung Xpress M262x series
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User’s Guide User’s Guide 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.
BASIC Available consumables 1. Introduction Available maintenance parts Storing the toner cartridge Key benefits Redistributing toner Features by models Replacing the toner cartridge Useful to know Replacing the imaging unit About this user’s guide Cleaning the machine Safety information Tips for moving & storing your machine Machine overview Control panel overview 4.
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 •...
Manager" on page 171). • We recommend using recycled paper for saving energy. • Samsung Easy Printer Manager and Samsung Printer Status are a program that monitors and informs you of the machine’s status and allows you to Print with excellent quality and speed customize the machine’s settings (see "Using Samsung Easy Printer...
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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.
CD into your CD-ROM drive. For Windows, select the printer driver and software in the Select Samsung Printer Samsung Printer Xpress Software to Install window. Operating System Xpress M262x series M282x series Windows Samsung Printer Samsung Printer Software Xpress M262x series...
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(M282xDW only) a. Depending on the operating system you use, the installed printer driver may differ. b. Download the software from the Samsung website and install it: (http:// Double-sided printing www.samsung.com > find your product > Support or Downloads). Before installing, (M262xD only) check whether your computer’s OS support the software.
Where can I purchase option or consumables? • The toner level might be low or uneven. Shake the toner cartridge. • Inquire at a Samsung distributor or your retailer. • Try a different print resolution setting. • Visit www.samsung.com/supplies. Select your country/region •...
About this user’s guide This user's guide provides information for your basic understanding of the General icons machine as well as detailed steps to explain machine usage. • Read the safety information before using the machine. • If you have a problem using the machine, refer to the troubleshooting Icon Text Description...
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.
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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.
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Safety information Caution Do not block or push objects into the ventilation opening. This could result in elevated component temperatures which can cause damage or fire. Before moving the machine, turn the power off and disconnect all Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other cords.
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Safety information Do not place the machine on an unstable surface. Maintenance / Checking The machine could fall, causing injury or machine damage. Use only No.26 AWG or larger, telephone line cord, if necessary. Caution Otherwise, it can cause damage to the machine. Make sure you plug the power cord into a grounded electrical outlet.
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For consumables that contain toner dust (toner cartridge, waste • The machine should only be repaired by a Samsung service toner bottle, imaging unit, etc.) follow the instructions below. technician. • When disposing of the consumables, follow the instructions for disposal.
Machine overview Accessories Power cord Software CD Misc. accessories a. The software CD contains the printer drivers, user’s guide, and software applications. b. Miscellaneous accessories included with your machine may vary by country of purchase and specific model. 1. Introduction...
Network and wireless models only (see "Features by models" on page 6). b. Only if the machine has a power switch. a. Samsung Printer Xpress M2620 M2820 series only. b. Samsung Printer Xpress M2625 M2626 M2825 M2826 series only. 1. Introduction...
Control panel overview Prints a demo page and network configuration Info sheet This control panel may differ from your machine depending on its model. report (see "Printing a demo page" on page 24). There are various types of control panels. Configures the wireless network connection easily without a computer (see "Wireless network setup"...
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Control panel overview Cancel Stops an operation at any time and there are more functions. • Cancels the current job. • Prints demo page: Press and hold this button for about 2 seconds until the status LED blinks slowly, and release. •...
Turning on the machine Connect the machine to the electricity supply first. Press the power key or turn the switch on if the machine has a power switch. Press (Power) on the control panel. 1. Introduction...
Installing the driver locally A locally connected machine is a machine directly attached to your computer X:\Setup.exe replacing “X” with the letter, which represents your CD- ROM drive and click OK. 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 •...
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>find your product > Support or downloads. • If you want to install Samsung’s printer management tools, you need to install them using the supplied software CD . Make sure that your computer is connected to the Internet and powered Make sure that the machine is powered on.
Follow the instructions in the window. Follow the instructions in the installation window. • If you cannot find a Samsung Printer Software tile, unintstall from the desktop screen mode. • If you want to uninstall Samsung’s printer management tools, from the Start screen, right-click the app >...
2. Basic setup 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. • Printing a demo page • Media and tray • Basic printing...
Printing a demo page Print a demo page to make sure that the machine is operating correctly. To print a demo page: In ready mode, press and hold (Cancel) button for about 2 seconds until the status LED blinks, and release. For a model with a Info sheet ( ) button, press the button to print a demo page.
To change the size, you need to adjust the paper guides. • 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.
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Media and tray Paper quantity indicator shows the amount of paper in the tray. 1 Full 2 Empty Paper type available for duplex printing Depending on the power voltage your machine uses, available paper types for duplex printing differs. Refer to the below table. Power voltage Available paper 110V...
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Media and tray Loading paper in the tray When printing using the tray, do not load paper on the manual feeder, it may cause a paper jam. 2. Basic setup...
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Media and tray Loading in manual feeder The manual feeder can hold special sizes and types of print material, such as postcards, note cards, and envelopes. Tips on using the manual feeder • Load only one type, size and weight of print media at time in the manual feeder. •...
Media and tray To see for paper weights for each sheet, refer to "Print media specifications" on Printing on special media page 73. The table below shows the special media usable in each tray. Types Tray Manual feeder The media types are shown in the Printing Preferences. To get the highest Plain printing quality, select the proper media type from the Printing Preferences Thick...
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Media and tray Envelope Condition: should not be wrinkled, nicked, nor damaged. Temperature: should resist the heat and pressure of the machine Printing successfully on envelopes depends upon the quality of the envelopes. during operation. To print an envelope, place it as shown in the following figure. •...
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Media and tray Transparency • To prevent transparencies from sticking to each other, do not let the printed sheets stack up as they are being printed out. To avoid damaging the machine, use only transparencies designed for use in • Recommended media: Transparency for a color laser printer by Xerox, such laser printers.
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Media and tray Arrangement: Only use labels with no exposed backing between them. Card stock/ Custom-sized paper Labels can peel off sheets that have spaces between the labels, causing serious jams. Curl: Must lie flat with no more than 13 mm of curl in any direction. Condition: Do not use labels with wrinkles, bubbles, or other indications of separation.
Media and tray Preprinted paper Setting the paper size and type 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 After loading paper in the paper tray, set the paper size and type. the paper around.
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Media and tray Using the output support The surface of the output tray may become hot if you print a large number of pages at once. Make sure that you do not allow children near it. Open the output support before printing. The printed pages stack on the output support, and the output support will help the printed pages to align.
Basic printing The basic print settings including the number of copies and print range Printing are selected within the Print window. To take advantage of the advanced printing features, click Properties or • If you are a Mac, Linux, or Unix OS user, refer to the "Software installation" Preferences from the Print window (see "Opening printing preferences"...
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Basic printing Canceling a print job If the print job is waiting in the print queue or print spooler, cancel the job as follows: • You can access this window by simply double-clicking the machine icon ) in the Windows task bar. •...
Eco features to save paper and toner before printing (see "Easy Eco Driver" on page 173). • You can check the machine's current status using the Printer Status button (see "Using Samsung Printer Status" on page 180). 2. Basic setup...
The Favorites option, which is visible on each preferences tab except for the Samsung tab, allows you to save the current preferences for future use. To delete saved settings, select it in the Favorites tab and click Delete.
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Basic printing Eco options Depending on the printer driver you use, Skip blank pages may not work • Printer Default: Follows the settings set from the machine's control panel. properly. If Skip blank pages feature does not work properly, set the feature from the Easy Eco Driver (see "Using advanced print features"...
3. Maintenance This chapter provides information about purchasing consumables, option and maintenance parts available for your machine. • Ordering consumables and option • Available consumables • Available maintenance parts • Storing the toner cartridge • Redistributing toner • Replacing the toner cartridge •...
Available option may differ from country to country. Contact your sales representatives to obtain the list of available consumables, and maintenance parts. To order Samsung-authorized consumables, option, 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”.
Toner cartridge usage from the printer, follow the instructions below to store the toner cartridge properly. Samsung Electronics does not recommend or approve the use of non-Samsung • Store the cartridge inside the protective bag from the original package. brand toner cartridges in your printer including generic, store brand, refilled, or •...
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Storing the toner cartridge Estimated cartridge life Estimated cartridge life the life of the toner cartridge (or imaging unit) yield depends on the amount of toner that print jobs require. The actual print yield may vary depending on the print density of the pages you print on, operating environment, percentage of image area, printing interval, media type and/or media size.
• Before opening the front cover, close the output support first. • If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and wash clothing in cold water. Hot water sets toner into fabric. Samsung Printer Xpress M2620 M2820 series 3. Maintenance...
Replacing the toner cartridge • Before opening the front 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. •...
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Replacing the toner cartridge Samsung Printer Xpress M2620 M2820 series Click this link to open an animation about replacing a toner cartridge. 3. Maintenance...
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