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User's Guide
User's Guide
CLP-36x Series
CLP-36xW 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.
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- Page 1 User’s Guide User’s Guide CLP-36x Series CLP-36xW 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.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
BASIC Available supplies 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 waste toner container About this user’s guide Replacing the imaging unit Safety information Cleaning the machine Machine overview Tips for moving &... -
Page 3: Introduction
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 •... -
Page 4: Key Benefits
• To save electricity, this machine automatically conserves electricity by substantially reducing power consumption when not in use. • 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 customize the machine’s settings (see "Using Samsung Easy Printer... - Page 5 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.
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Page 6: Features By Models
Features by models Some features and optional goods may not be available depending on model or country. Operating System Operating System CLP-36x Series CLP-36xW Series Windows Macintosh Linux... - Page 7 For XPS driver, You can install the XPS printer driver in the Custom Installation window (Refer to Software CD that was provided with your machine). b. Download the software from the Samsung website and install it: (http://www.samsung.com > find your product > Support or Downloads). Before installing, check whether your computer’s OS support the software.
- Page 8 Depending on your country, wireless LAN card may not be available. For some counties, only 802.11 b/g can be applied. Contact your local Samsung dealer or the retailer where you bought your machine. b. Setting the ECO settings is available from the windows driver.
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Page 9: Useful To Know
• Replace the toner cartridge. Where can I purchase accessories or supplies? The machine does not print. • Inquire at a Samsung distributor or your retailer. • Visit www.samsung.com/supplies. Select your country/region to view product service information. • Open the print queue list and remove the document from the list (see "Canceling a print job"... -
Page 10: About This User's Guide
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... -
Page 11: Safety Information
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 12 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 13 Safety information Caution Do not allow too many papers to stack up in the paper output tray. 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 14 Safety information Use the power cord supplied with your machine for safe Maintenance / Checking operation. If you are using a cord which is longer than 2 meters (6 feet) with a 110 V machine, then the gauge should be 16 AWG or larger.
- Page 15 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 technician. Toner dust can be dangerous if inhaled or ingested. 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.
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Page 16: Machine Overview
Machine overview Accessories Power cord Quick installation guide Software CD Misc. accessories a. The software CD contains the printer drivers and software applications. b. Miscellaneous accessories included with your machine may vary by country of purchase and specific model. 1. Introduction... - Page 17 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 6). Output tray Output support Top cover Control Panel...
- Page 18 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 6). Rear cover Power receptacle USB port Network port...
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Page 19: Control Panel Overview
Control panel overview • Prints the screen This control panel may differ from your machine depending on its model. - Press this button and the green LED will start There are various types of control panels. blinking. If you want to print only the active screen, release the button when the green LED stops blinking. - Page 20 Control panel overview You can stop an operation at any time. You also can do the following functions. • Configuration sheet - Press and hold this button for about 2 seconds until the green LED blinks slowly, and release. • Prints event log report / usage counter (Cancel) - Press and hold this button for about 4 seconds until the green LED blinks quickly, and release.
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Page 21: Turning On The Machine
Turning on the machine Connect the machine to the electricity supply first. press (Power/Wakeup) on the control panel. If you want to turn the power off, press (Power/Wakeup) on the control panel. 1. Introduction... -
Page 22: Installing The Driver Locally
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). -
Page 23: Reinstalling The Driver
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 24: Learning The Basic Usage
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. -
Page 25: Printing A Demo Page
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 34) > Samsung tab > Demo page. 2. Learning the Basic Usage... -
Page 26: Media And Tray
This chapter provides information on how to load print media into your machine. • 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. Paper cover Guide lock •... - Page 27 Media and tray Press and unlatch the guide lock in the tray, pull the tray out manually. Loading paper in the tray Then adjust the paper length guide and paper width guide. Pull out the paper tray (see "Tray overview" on page 26). Flex or fan the edge of the paper stack to separate the pages before loading papers.
- Page 28 Media and tray Place the paper with the side you want to print facing up. For paper smaller than Letter-sized, press and unlatch the guide lock in the tray, push the tray in manually. Then adjust the paper length guide •...
- Page 29 Media and tray Squeeze the paper width guide and slide it to the edge of the paper stack Insert the paper tray. without causing it to bend. When you print a document, set the paper type and size for the tray (see Close the paper cover.
- Page 30 Media and tray Types Tray Printing on special media CardStock The table below shows the special media usable in each tray. Labels The media types are shown in the Printing Preferences. To get the higest Preprinted printing quality, select the proper media type from the Printing Preferences Cotton window >...
- Page 31 Media and tray Labels • Make sure that there is no exposed adhesive material between labels. Exposed areas can cause labels to peel off during printing, which can cause paper jams. Exposed adhesive can also cause damage to machine To avoid damaging the machine, use only labels designed for use in laser components.
- Page 32 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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Page 33: Basic Printing
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 136). Printing If you are a Macintosh or Linux user, refer to the "Macintosh printing" on page 143 or "Linux printing"... - Page 34 Basic printing Open the document you want to print. Canceling a print job Select Print from the file menu. If the print job is waiting in the print queue or print spooler, cancel the job as Select your machine from the Select Printer. follows: Click Properties or Preferences.
- Page 35 "Using Samsung Printer Status" on page 158). Using a favorite setting 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 save a Favorites item, follow these steps: Click Save.
- Page 36 Password: If the administrator fixed to enable the Eco mode, you have to program. enter the password to change the status. • For Windows and Macintosh users, you set from Samsung Easy Printer Manager (Switch to advanced mode) Device Settings, see "Device Settings"...
- Page 37 Basic printing Password button: You can set from SyncThru™ Web Service (Settings tab > Machine Settings > System > Eco > Settings) or (Device Settings > Eco), the password button is activated. To change the print settings, click on this button, enter the password or need to contact the administrator.
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Page 38: Maintenance
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 •... -
Page 39: Ordering Supplies And Accessories
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. -
Page 40: Available Supplies
Available supplies When supplies reach the end of their life spans, you can order the following types of supplies for your machine: Type Part name Average yield Toner cartridge • Average continuous black cartridge yield: Approx. 1,500 standard pages (Black) •... - Page 41 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. 3. Maintenance...
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Page 42: Available Maintenance Parts
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”. -
Page 43: Storing The Toner Cartridge
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 44 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.
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Page 45: Redistributing Toner
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. - Page 46 Redistributing toner 3. Maintenance...
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Page 47: Replacing The Toner Cartridge
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 48 Replacing the toner cartridge When a toner cartridge has reached the end of life, the machine will stop printing. 3. Maintenance...
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Page 49: Replacing The Waste Toner Container
Replacing the waste toner container 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 placed. Otherwise your printer stops printing. • Toner particles can be released inside the machine but it does not mean the machine is damaged. Contact a service representative when print quality problems occur. - Page 50 Replacing the waste toner container The order information is provided for optional accessories (see "Available supplies" on page 40). 3. Maintenance...