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CLP-500
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Antes de operar el producto, por favor lea el instructivo,
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COLOR LASER PRINTER

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  • Page 1: Setup Guide

    COLOR LASER PRINTER Setup Guide CLP-500 CLP-500N Antes de operar el producto, por favor lea el instructivo, a fin de evitar fallas y conserve para futuras referencias.
  • Page 2 SAMSUNG LASER PRINTER Setup Guide CLP-500...
  • Page 3 ONTENTS Unpacking ..........3 Step 1. Understanding Your Printer ....5 Step 2. . Installing the Drum Cartridge, Step 3 Image Transfer, and Toner Cartridges .. 7 . Loading Paper ........18 Step 4 Connecting a Printer Cable ....21 Step 5.
  • Page 4 Unpacking Step 1. Remove the printer and all of the accessories from the packing carton. Make sure that the printer has been packed with the following items: Toner Cartridges Power Cord Image Transfer Unit Drum Cartridge CD-ROM Setup Guide OTES •...
  • Page 5 Carefully remove all of the packing tapes from the printer. Pull the paper tray out of the printer and remove the packing tapes from the tray. Select a location for the printer: •Leave enough room to open the printer trays, covers, and allow for proper ventilation.

  • Page 6: Understanding Your Printer

    Understanding Your Printer Step 2. These are the main components of your machine: Top Cover Paper Output Tray (Open to install the drum, and image transfer unit.) Control Panel Output Support (see the User’s Guide of the printer in the Top Cover CD-ROM.) Release Button...
  • Page 7 * This wireless network port is not available when you purchased the machine. You can install it using an option. ** The network port is provided at default for CLP-500N. CLP-500 users should install it using an optional network interface card. For details, see the User’s Guide of the printer in the CD-ROM.
  • Page 8 Installing the Drum Cartridge, Image Step 3. Transfer, and Toner Cartridges Using the handle, open the left cover completely. : If the left cover is not completely open, the top cover AUTION release button does not press. Press the top cover release button to unlatch the top cover and open it all the way.
  • Page 9 Remove the LSU label. Take the drum cartridge out of the package using the handle. Remove the paper covering the drum cartridge by removing the tape under the handle of the drum cartridge. AUTIONS • Don’t use sharp objects, such as a knife or scissors, to open the drum cartridge package.
  • Page 10 Locate the drum cartridge slots inside the printer, one on each side. Hold the handle on the drum cartridge with the green roller facing you. Then align the drum cartridge with the slots in your printer. : Insert the drum cartridge carefully so as not to scratch AUTION and damage the surface of the green roller.
  • Page 11 Slide the drum cartridge down into the printer until it latches into place and fold the handle down. To prevent damage, do not expose the drum AUTION cartridge to light for more than a few minutes. Take the image transfer unit out of the package. Remove the paper covering the image transfer unit by removing the tape under the handle of the image transfer unit.
  • Page 12 Locate the image transfer unit slots inside the printer, one on each side. Hold the handle on the image transfer unit and align it with the slots in your printer. : Do not turn the transfer unit over. If you do this, the toner may spill.
  • Page 13 Firmly push the lock levers on each side away from you, as shown below, to lock the image transfer unit into place. : If you open the left cover for a long time, the drum AUTION cartridge can be exposed to light. This causes damage to the drum cartridge.
  • Page 14 Take the toner cartridges out of their packages. : Do not use sharp objects, such as a knife or scissors, AUTIONS to open the toner cartridges packages. You could damage the surface of the toner cartridges. Place the toner cartridges on a flat surface as shown and remove the paper covering the toner cartridge by removing the tape.
  • Page 15 Look inside the printer on the right and then locate the color of the toner cartridges that matches the color of the slot. Black Yellow Magenta Cyan Holding each toner cartridge, insert them into their corresponding positions shown in order of Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and then Black.
  • Page 16 To unlatch the front cover, quickly press and release it using the depressions at the top. Push the lock lever up and pull the waste toner container out. Locate the supplied LSU cleaner on the bottom. ETUP UIDE...
  • Page 17 Holding the end of the cleaner, slide it in and out several times. Slide the cleaner back into place and then replace the lower of the waste toner container and then push it to make sure that it is seated in place. Make sure that the lock lever latches the container.
  • Page 18 Close the front cover. Make sure that it is securely latched. ETUP UIDE...

  • Page 19: Loading Paper

    Loading Paper Step 4. The tray (Tray 1) can hold a maximum of 250 sheets of plain paper. You can use A4 and letter-sized paper. To load paper: Pull the tray out of the printer. Push down on the metal plate until it locks into position. Flex the paper sheets back and forth to separate the pages and then fan them while holding one edge.
  • Page 20 Load paper with the print side facing up. Make sure that all four corners are flat in the tray and under the following corner brackets. Do not exceed the maximum stack height. Overfilling the tray may cause a paper jam. ETUP UIDE...
  • Page 21 Pinch the paper guide as shown and move it toward the paper until it lightly touches the side of the stack. Do not press the guide too tightly against the edge of the paper; the guide may bend the paper. : If you want to change the paper size in the tray, refer to the User’s Guide of your printer supplied in the CD-ROM.

  • Page 22: Connecting A Printer Cable

    Connecting a Printer Cable Step 5. You need to connect your printer to the computer with either a parallel interface cable or a Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable. If you are a Macintosh user, you can use only a USB cable. Using a Parallel Cable OTES •...

  • Page 23: Using A Usb Cable

    Using a USB Cable : Connecting the printer to the USB port of the computer requires a certified USB cable. You will need to buy a USB 2.0 compliant cable that is within 3m in length. Make sure that both the printer and the computer are turned off.

  • Page 24: For Networking Printing

    For Networking Printing You can attach your CLP-500 or CLP-500N printer to a network using an Ethernet cable (UTP cable with RJ.45 connector). CLP-500N has a built-in network interface card. If you are a CLP-500 user, you need to install an optional network interface card.

  • Page 25: Turning The Printer On

    Using a network antenna If you install the wired/wireless network card, you can use your printer in wireless environment. For details about installing the wired/wireless network card, see the User’s Guide of your printer in the CD-ROM. : After connecting the printer you need to configure the network parameters on the control panel.

  • Page 26: Printing A Demo Page

    Printing a Demo Page Step 7. Print a demo page to make sure that the printer is operating correctly. Press the Menu button ( ) on the control panel until you see ‘Information’ on the bottom line of the display. Press the Enter button ( ) to access the menu.

  • Page 27: Changing The Display Language

    Changing the Display Language Step 8. To change the language that is displayed on the control panel, take the following steps: Press the Menu button ( ) on the control panel until you see ‘Setup’ on the bottom line of the display. Press the Enter button ( ) to access the menu.

  • Page 28: Installing The Printer Software

    Installing the Printer Software Step 9. The supplied CD-ROM contains Windows printing software, Macintosh printing software, Linux printing software, on-line User’s Guide and Acrobat Reader to view the User’s Guide. If you are printing from Windows: You can install the following printer software using the CD-ROM. •...
  • Page 29 If you can’t find the desired language from the screen, scroll through the screen using the scroll button on the bottom right of the screen. Click Install the Samsung Software on your PC. The installation window opens. Click Next. Follow the instructions on the window to complete the installation.

  • Page 30: Reinstalling Printer Software

    The Samsung CLP-500 Series Driver Maintenance window appears. Check Remove and then click Next. When you are asked to confirm your selection, click OK. The Samsung CLP-500 Series printer driver and all of its components are removed from your computer. When removing is completed, click Finish.

  • Page 31: In Windows

    Viewing the User’s Guide Step 10. The Samsung CLP-500 Series User’s Guide, which is in the software CD-ROM, is in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. The manual will give you flexibility and convenience when you have to access information. You can view the manuals on-screen in different formats (viewing a single page, continuous single page or continuous facing page, zooming in up to 1600% or out up to 12.5%,...

  • Page 32: In Linux

    In Linux When the Administrator Login window appears, type in “root” in the login field and enter the system password. Insert the printer software CD-ROM. Click the icon at the bottom of the screen. When the terminal screen appears, type in: [root@local /root]# cd /mnt/cdrom (the CD-ROM directory) [root@local cdrom]# gv manual/EnGuide.pdf...
  • Page 33 MEMO ETUP UIDE...
  • Page 34 Visit us at: www.samsungprinter.com Home Rev.0.06...
  • Page 35 COLOR LASER PRINTER User’s Guide CLP-500 CLP-500N...
  • Page 36 This manual is provided for information purposes only. All information included herein is subject to change without notice. Samsung Electronics is not responsible for any changes, direct or indirect, arising from or related to use of this manual. © 2003 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
  • Page 37 ONTENTS Introduction Chapter 1 : Special Features ............1.2 Printer Components ..........1.4 Front View ............1.4 Right View ............1.5 Rear View ............1.5 Changing the Display Language ........ 1.6 Using Print Materials Chapter 2 : Choosing Paper and Other Materials ......2.2 Sizes and Capacities ..........
  • Page 38 Printer Settings ............3.5 Layout tab ............3.6 Paper tab ............3.7 Graphics tab ............3.9 Extras tab ............3.12 About tab ............3.13 Using a Favorite Setting ........3.13 Using Help ............3.14 Advanced Printing Chapter 4 : Printing on Both Sides of the Paper ......4.2 Scaling Your Document ..........
  • Page 39 Maintaining Your Printer Chapter 6 : Printing a Configuration Page ........6.2 Replacing the Supplies ..........6.3 Managing the Toner Cartridges ......... 6.4 Toner Cartridge Storage ........6.4 Toner Cartridge Life Expectancy ......6.4 Checking the Remaining Toner ....... 6.4 Redistributing the Toner ........
  • Page 40 Using Your Printer with a Macin- Appendix A : tosh Installing Software for Macintosh ......A.2 System Requirements ........... A.2 Installing Software ..........A.3 Printing a Document ..........A.5 Using Advanced Printing Features ......A.6 Paper Type ............A.7 Layout ..............A.7 Color ..............
  • Page 41 Specifications Appendix E : Printer Specifications ..........E.2 Paper Specifications ..........E.3 Overview ............. E.3 Supported Sizes of Paper ........E.4 Guidelines for Using Paper ........E.5 Paper Specifications ..........E.6 Paper Output Capacity .......... E.6 Paper Input Capacity ..........E.6 Printer and Paper Storage Environment ....

  • Page 42: Laser Safety Statement

    Environmental and Safety Consideration Laser Safety Statement The printer is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS 21 CFR, chapter 1 Subchapter J for Class I(1) laser products, and elsewhere, is certified as a Class I laser product conforming to the requirements of IEC 825. Class I laser products are not considered to be hazardous.

  • Page 43: Ozone Safety

    However, it is advisable that the machine be operated in a well ventilated area. If you need additional information about ozone, please contact your nearest Samsung dealer. Power Saver This printer contains advanced energy conservation technology that reduces power consumption when it is not in active use.
  • Page 44 Canadian Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus”, ICES-003 of the Industry and Science Canada. Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur: “Appareils Numériques”, ICES-003 édictée par l’Industrie et Sciences Canada.
  • Page 45 Directive 1999/5/EC. The product has been designed to work with the national PSTNs and compatible 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.

  • Page 46: Regulatory Compliance Statements

    Wireless devices that may be in your system are only qualified for use in the European Union or associated areas if a CE mark with a Notified Body Registration Number and the Alert Symbol is on the system label. The power output of the wireless device or devices that may be embedded in you printer is well below the RF exposure limits as set by the European Commission through the R&TTE directive.
  • Page 47 extremities) is typical. This device should be used more than 20 cm (8 inches) from the body when wireless devices are on and transmitting. This transmitter must not be collocated or operation in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Some circumstances require restrictions on wireless devices.
  • Page 49 MEMO...
  • Page 50 NTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of your printer! This chapter includes: • Special Features • Printer Components • Changing the Display Language...

  • Page 51: Special Features

    Special Features Your new printer is equipped with special features that improve the print quality. You can: Print in color with excellent quality and speed • You can print in a full range of colors using cyan, magenta, yellow, and black. •...
  • Page 52 This tray reduces how often you have to add paper to the printer. • A Network interface enables network printing. You can add the optional network interface card to CLP-500. CLP-500N comes with a built-in network interface, 10/100 Base TX. You can also use an optional wireless network interface.

  • Page 53: Printer Components

    Printer Components Front View Top Cover Paper Output Tray (Open to install the drum, and image transfer unit.) Output Support Control Panel (see page 5.2.) Top Cover Release Button Front Cover (Open to remove the waste toner and clean the LSU.) Handle (Use it to lift...

  • Page 54: Right View

    * This wireless network port is not available when you purchased the machine. You can install it using an option. ** The network port is provided at default for CLP-500N. CLP-500 users should install it using an optional network interface card. For details, see page D.6.

  • Page 55: Changing The Display Language

    Changing the Display Language To change the language that is displayed on the control panel, take the following steps: Press the Menu button ( ) on the control panel until you see ‘Setup’ on the bottom line of the display. Press the Enter button ( ) to access the menu.
  • Page 56 SING RINT ATERIALS This chapter will help you understand the types of paper you can use with your printer and how to properly load paper in the different paper trays for the best print quality. This chapter includes: • Choosing Paper and Other Materials •...

  • Page 57: Choosing Paper And Other Materials

    Choosing Paper and Other Materials You can print on a variety of print materials, such as plain paper, envelopes, labels, transparencies and so on. See “Printing on Special Print Materials” on page 2.14. To get the best possible print quality, use only high-quality copier-grade paper. When you choose print materials, consider the following: •...

  • Page 58: Guidelines For Paper And Special Materials

    Guidelines for Paper and Special Materials When selecting or loading paper, envelopes, or other special materials, keep these guidelines in mind: • Attempting to print on damp, curled, wrinkled, or torn paper can cause paper jams and poor print quality. •...

  • Page 59: Using Tray 1

    Loading Paper Proper paper loading helps prevent paper jams and ensure trouble-free printing. Do not remove the paper tray while a job is printing. Doing so may cause a paper jam. See “Sizes and Capacities” on page 2.2 for acceptable paper capacities for each tray.
  • Page 60 Flex the paper sheets back and forth to separate the pages, and then fan them while holding one edge. Tap the edge of the stack on a flat surface to even it up. Load paper with the print side facing up. Make sure that all four corners are flat in the tray and under the following corner brackets.
  • Page 61 Do not exceed the maximum stack height. Overfilling the tray may cause a paper jam. While pinching the paper guide as shown, move it toward the paper until it lightly touches the side of the stack. Do not press the guide too tightly against the edge of the paper;...

  • Page 62: Changing The Paper Size In The Tray

    Changing the Paper Size in the Tray The tray is preset to Letter or A4 size, depending on your country. To change the size to A4 or Letter, you must adjust the paper length guide properly. Lift the paper length guide and place it in the correct position for the paper size you are loading.

  • Page 63: Using The Optional Tray 2

    Load paper with the print side facing up. For more information see steps 4 and 5 on page 2.5~2.6 While pinching the paper guide as shown, move it toward the paper until it lightly touches the side of the stack. Do not too tightly press the guide to the edge of the paper;...

  • Page 64: Using The Multi-Purpose Tray

    Using the Multi-purpose Tray The Multi-purpose Tray is located on the right side of your printer. It can be closed when you are not using it, making the printer more compact. Multi-purpose Tray The Multi-purpose Tray can hold several sizes and types of material, such as transparencies, cards and envelopes.
  • Page 65 If you are using paper, flex or fan the edge of the paper stack to separate the pages before loading. For transparencies, hold them by the edges and avoid touching the print side. Oils from your fingers can cause print quality problems. Load the print material with the print side facing down and against the right edge of the tray.
  • Page 66 If you want to print on previously printed paper from the Multi-purpose Tray, the printed side should be facing up with the uncurled edge towards the printer. If you experience problems with the paper feeding, turn the paper around. : Make sure that you have not loaded too much print material.

  • Page 67: Using The Manual Feed

    Using the Manual Feed If you select Manual in the Source option when changing print settings, you can manually load a sheet of print material in Multi-purpose Tray. Manually loading paper can be helpful when you want to check the print quality after each page is printed. This loading procedure is almost the same as the procedure for loading in the Multi-purpose Tray, except you load paper sheet-by-sheet in the Tray, send print data to print the first...
  • Page 68 When you print a document, you must select Manual for Source in the software application, and then select the correct paper size and type. For details, see page 3.7. Print the document. The display shows a message prompting you to load paper. Press the On-Line/Continue button ( The printer picks up the print material and prints.

  • Page 69: Printing On Special Print Materials

    Printing on Special Print Materials Printing on Envelopes • Load envelopes into the Multi-purpose Tray only. • Only use envelopes recommended for laser printers. Before loading envelopes in the Multi-purpose Tray, make sure that they are undamaged and are not stuck together. •...
  • Page 70 Pinch the paper width guide and slide it to the right to touch lightly against the edge of the stack without bending it. When you print, configure the paper source to MP Tray, the paper type to Envelope and the paper size in the software application.

  • Page 71: Printing On Labels

    Printing on Labels • Only use labels recommended for laser printers. • Verify that the labels’ adhesive material can tolerate a fusing temperature of 180°C (356°F) for 0.1 seconds. • Make sure that there is no exposed adhesive material between the labels. Exposed areas can cause labels to peel off during printing, which can cause paper jams.

  • Page 72: Printing On Transparencies

    When you print, configure the paper source to MP Tray, the paper type to Labels and the size in the software application. For details, see page 3.7. Printing on Transparencies • When you print a color document, do not use transparencies attached to plain paper.
  • Page 73 Load transparencies only in the Multi-purpose Tray with the print side down, and the top with the adhesive strip entering the printer first. Adjust the guide to fit the width of the transparencies. When you print, configure the paper source to MP Tray, the paper type to Transparency, and the paper size in the software application.

  • Page 74: Printing On Preprinted Paper

    Printing on Preprinted Paper • Preprinted paper is paper that has some type of printing placed on it before it is sent through the printer (paper that has a preprinted logo at the top of the page, for example). • Letterhead must be printed with heat-resistant ink that will not melt, vaporize, or release hazardous emissions when subjected to the printer’s fusing temperature of 180°C (356°F) for 0.1 seconds.

  • Page 75: Printing On Card Stock Or Custom-Sized Materials

    When you print, configure the paper source to MP Tray, the paper type to Preprinted, and the paper size in the software application. For details, see page 3.7. Printing on Card Stock or Custom-sized Materials • Postcards, 3.5in. by 5.5in. (index) cards and other custom- sized materials can be printed with your printer.
  • Page 76 To print on card stock: Open the Multi-purpose Tray and unfold the paper support. Load print material only in the Multi-purpose Tray with the print side down and the short edge first. Slide the guide until it lightly touches the stack without bending it. 2.21 SING RINT...
  • Page 77 When you print, configure the paper source to MP Tray, the paper type and size in the software application. For details, see page 3.7. If the size of your print material is not listed in the Size box in the Paper tab, click the Custom button and set the size manually.

  • Page 78: Printing A Document

    RINTING ASKS This chapter explains the printing options and common printing tasks. This chapter includes: • Printer Driver Features • Printing a Document • Printer Settings...

  • Page 79: Printer Driver Features

    Printer Driver Features The your printer drivers will support the following standard features: • Paper source selection • Paper size, orientation and media type • number of copies Table below lists a general overview of features supported by the your printer drivers. Feature Win9x/Me Win2000/XP...

  • Page 80: Printing A Document

    Printing a Document The following procedure describes the general steps required for printing from various Windows applications. The exact steps for printing a document may vary depending on the application program you are using. Refer to the User’s Guide of your software application for the exact printing procedure.

  • Page 81: Canceling A Print Job

    Printer group in Windows, delete the job as follows: From the Windows Start menu, select Settings. Select Printers to open the Printers window, and double-click the Samsung CLP-500 Series icon. From the Document menu, select Cancel Printing (Windows 9x/Me) or Cancel (Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP).

  • Page 82: Printer Settings

    Printer Settings You can use the Samsung CLP-500 Series Properties window, which allows you to access all of the information you need when using your printer. When the printer properties are displayed, you can review and change whatever settings are needed for your print job.

  • Page 83: Layout Tab

    Layout tab The Layout tab provides options for you to adjust how the document appears on the printed page. The Layout Options includes Multiple Pages per Side, Booklet Printing, and Poster. You can also use Duplex(Double-sided Duplex) in this tab. See page 3.3 for more information on accessing your software application.

  • Page 84: Paper Tab

    Paper tab You can use the following options for the basic paper handling. See page 3.3 for more information about accessing your software application. Click the Paper tab to display the Paper properties. Property Description Copies allows you to choose the number of Copies copies to be printed.

  • Page 85: Paper Type

    Property Description Make sure that Source is set to the Source corresponding paper tray. Use the Manual source when printing to special material. You have to load one sheet at a time into the Multi-purpose Tray. See page 2.9. If the paper source is set to Auto Select, the printer automatically picks up print material in the following order: Multi-purpose Tray, Tray1, Optional Tray2.

  • Page 86: Graphics Tab

    Graphics tab Use the following graphic options to adjust the print quality for your specific printing needs. See page 3.3 for more information about accessing your software application. Click the Graphics tab to display the Graphics properties. Property Description You can select the printing resolution by Resolution choosing from 1200 dpi (Best), 600 dpi (Normal).
  • Page 87 Property Description If you click Adjust Color, you can change Color Mode the appearance of the document’s images. (Continued) The preview image shows the sample page with the settings you specified. • Color Basics: You can adjust the appearance of the images by changing the settings in the Levels option.
  • Page 88 Property Description Advanced • Print as Graphics: When this option Options is selected, the driver will download any (Continued) fonts as graphics. When printing documents with high graphic content and relatively few TrueType fonts, printing performance (speed) may be enhanced in this setting. •...

  • Page 89: Extras Tab

    Extras tab See page 3.3 for more information about accessing your software application. Click the Extras tab to access the following features: Option Description You can create a background image of text Watermark to print on each page of your document. See “Using Watermarks”...

  • Page 90: About Tab

    About tab Use the About tab to display the copyright notice and the version number of the driver. If you have an Internet browser, you can connect to the Internet by clicking the website icon. See page 3.3 for more information about accessing your software application.

  • Page 91: Using Help

    To use a saved setting, select the item from the Favorites drop down list. The printer is now set to print according to the Favorites setting you selected. To delete a Favorites item, select it from the list and click Delete.
  • Page 92 DVANCED RINTING This chapter explains the printing options and advanced printing tasks. This chapter includes: • Printing on Both Sides of the Paper • Scaling Your Document • Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size • Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of the Paper •...

  • Page 93: Printing On Both Sides Of The Paper

    Printing on Both Sides of the Paper You can print on both sides of the paper automatically. Before printing, decide how you want your documents oriented. The options are: • Long Edge, which is the conventional layout used in book binding, or portrait.

  • Page 94: Paper Source

    From the software application When you change the print settings from your software application, access the printer’s Properties. See page 3.3. From the Layout tab, select the paper orientation. From the Duplex(Double-Sided Duplex) section, select either Printer Setting, None, Short Edge, or Long Edge. Click the Paper tab and select the paper source, size and type.

  • Page 95: Scaling Your Document

    Scaling Your Document You can scale your print job on a page. When you change the print settings from your software application, access the printer Properties. See page 3.3. From the Paper tab, select Scale Printing from the Type drop-down list. Enter the scaling rate in the Percentage input box.

  • Page 96: Fitting Your Document To A Selected Paper Size

    Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size This printer feature allows you to scale your print job to any paper size regardless of the digital document size. This can be useful when you want to check the fine details on a small document.

  • Page 97: Printing Multiple Pages On One Sheet Of The Paper

    Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of the Paper 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 are smaller and arranged in the order you specify on the sheet. You can print up to 16 pages on one sheet.

  • Page 98: Printing Posters

    Check Print Page Border to print a border around each page on the sheet. Print Page Border is enabled only if the number of pages per side is 2, 4, 9, or 16. Click the Paper tab and select the paper source, size and type.
  • Page 99 Configure the poster option: You can select the page layout from 2x2, 3x3 or 4x4. If you select 2x2, the image is automatically stretched to cover 4 physical pages. Specify an overlap in millimeters or inches to make it easier to pasting the sheets together.

  • Page 100: Printing Booklets

    Printing Booklets The Booklet printing feature allows you to print your document on both sides of the paper and arranges the pages so that the paper can be folded in half after printing to produce a booklet. When you change the print settings from your software application, access the printer Properties.

  • Page 101: Using Watermarks

    Using Watermarks The Watermark option allows you to print text over an existing document. For example, you may want to have large gray letters reading “DRAFT” or “CONFIDENTIAL” printed diagonally across the first page or all of the pages of a document. There are several predefined watermarks that come with your printer, and they can be modified or you can add new ones to the list.

  • Page 102: Creating A Watermark

    Creating a Watermark When you change the print settings from your software application, access the printer Properties. See page 3.3. Click the Extras tab, and click the Edit Watermarks button in the Watermark section. The Watermarks window appears. Enter a text message in the Watermark Message box. You can enter up to 40 characters and it displays in the preview window.

  • Page 103: Editing A Watermark

    Editing a Watermark When you change the print settings from your software application, access the printer Properties. See page 3.3. Click the Extras tab, and click the Edit Watermarks button in the Watermark section. The Watermarks window appears. Select the watermark you want to edit from the Current Watermarks list to change the watermark message and the options.

  • Page 104: Using Overlays

    Using Overlays What is an Overlay? An overlay is text and/or images stored on the computer hard disk drive (HDD) as a special file format that can be printed on Dear ABC any document. Overlays are often used to take the place of preprinted forms and letterhead paper.
  • Page 105 In the Overlays window, click Create Overlay. In the Create Overlay window, type a name of up to eight characters in the File name box. Select the destination path, if necessary. (The default is C:\Formover). Click Save. The name appears on the Overlay List box. Click OK or Yes to finish creating.

  • Page 106: Using A Page Overlay

    Using a Page Overlay 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. When you change the print settings from your software application, access the printer Properties.

  • Page 107: Deleting A Page Overlay

    If necessary, click Confirm Page Overlay When Printing. If this box is checked, a message window appears each time you submit a document for printing, asking you to confirm your wish to print an overlay on your document. If this box is empty and an overlay has been selected, the overlay automatically prints with your document.
  • Page 108 SING THE ONTROL ANEL This chapter describes how to use the printer’s control panel. This chapter includes: • Understanding the Control Panel • Using Control Panel Menus...

  • Page 109: Understanding The Control Panel

    Understanding the Control Panel The control panel on the top right side of your printer has a display and seven buttons. Buttons Status Map Display: displays the printer status and job in progress. Display Message Description • The printer is on-line and ready to print. Ready •...

  • Page 110: Buttons

    Buttons Button Description When an error occurs, a lamp turns on at the corresponding location on the Status map. An error message appears on the display so that you can locate the error. For details on the meaning of the (status error messages, see page 7.24.
  • Page 111 Button Description In menu mode, press to select the displayed submenu item or confirm the changed setting. The selected item is marked with an *. In menu mode, press to scroll through submenu items or setting options. Pressing ‹ moves you to the next option and pressing ¦...

  • Page 112: Using Control Panel Menus

    Using Control Panel Menus A number of menus are available to make it easy for you to change the printer settings. The diagram on page 5.6 shows the menus and all of the items available in each menu. The items in each menu and the options you can select are described in more detail in the tables beginning on page 5.6.

  • Page 113: Overview Of Control Panel Menus

    Overview of Control Panel Menus The control panel menus are used to configure the printer. The control panel provides access to the following menus: Color Information Layout (See page 5.8.) (See page 5.6.) (See page 5.7.) Calibration Configuration Duplex Custom Color Menu Map Duplex Margin Demo Page...

  • Page 114: Layout Menu

    Item Explanation The demo page allows you to check to see Demo Page if your printer is printing properly. Layout Menu Use the Layout menu to define all settings relating to output. (*: the default setting) Item Explanation Options: Off*, Long Edge, Short Edge To print on both sides of paper, choose the edge as follows.

  • Page 115: Color Menu

    Item Explanation In this menu, you can set the margins for double-sided printing. You can increase or decrease the value in 0.1mm increments. • Top Margin: Set the top margin, from 0.0mm to 9.9mm. • Left Margin: Set the left margin, from Duplex Margin 0.0mm to 9.9mm.

  • Page 116: Printer Menu

    Printer Menu This menu allows you to reset the printer settings or cancel the current job. Item Explanation This menu item allows you to restore the Default Set printer’s factory default settings. You can cancel the current print job and Current Job remove it from the printer buffer.
  • Page 117 Item Explanation Options: Off*, On This item determines how the printer behaves when a paper jam occurs. JAM Recovery • Off: The printer does not reprint pages. Printing performance might be increased with this setting. • On: The printer automatically reprints pages after you clear the paper jam.

  • Page 118: Network Menu

    Network Menu This menu lets you configure the network interface card installed in your printer according to how the network is set up. You can upgrade the firmware of the network interface card, and print the configuration. (*: the default setting) Item Explanation Options: Yes, No*...
  • Page 119 Item Explanation You can set this item only when you set IP Get Method to Static . This item lets you enter the subnet mask manually. Press the scroll button to set the value of Subnet Mask the 1st byte between 1 and 255, and Enter button.
  • Page 120 Item Explanation Values:Auto*, EN_8022, EN_8023, EN_II, EN_SNAP You can select this item only when you set Config Netware to Yes. This item lets you select IPX Frame Type. • Auto:You can set the frame type IPX Frame Type automatically. • EN_8022: Select this value to use the IEEE 802.2 frame type.
  • Page 121 5.14 SING THE ONTROL ANEL...

  • Page 122: Printing A Configuration Page

    AINTAINING RINTER This chapter provides information for maintaining your printer and suggestions for high-quality and economical printing. This chapter includes: • Printing a Configuration Page • Replacing the Supplies • Managing the Toner Cartridges • Replacing the Toner Cartridges • Replacing the Waste Toner Container •...

  • Page 123: Printing A Configuration Page

    Printing a Configuration Page You can print a configuration page from the printer’s control panel. Use the configuration page to view the current settings, to help troubleshoot problems, or to verify the installation of optional accessories, such as memory or an optional tray. To print the configuration page: Press the Menu button ( ) on the control panel until you...

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