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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.
Samsung Printer
X
press
CLP-41x series
CLP-68x series
C181x series
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Summarization of Contents
1. Introduction
Key benefits
Discusses the advantages and features of the printer, such as environmental friendliness and high-resolution printing.
Features by models
Details the specific features and software compatibility across different printer models (CLP-41x, C181x, CLP-68x series).
Useful to know
Provides answers to frequently asked questions and common troubleshooting tips for printer operation.
About this user’s guide
Explains the purpose and structure of the user's guide, including conventions and general icons used.
Safety information
Covers essential warnings and precautions to prevent injury and potential damage to the machine and user.
Machine overview
Provides a visual identification and description of the printer's main components and accessories.
Control panel overview
Explains the function and layout of the printer's control panel buttons and display screen.
Turning on the machine
Details the step-by-step procedure for connecting the machine to power and turning it on.
Installing the driver locally
Guides users through the process of installing the printer driver directly connected to a computer via USB.
Reinstalling the driver
Provides instructions for uninstalling and then reinstalling the printer driver if issues arise.
2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup
Menu overview
Explains how to access and navigate through the printer's control panel menus for setup and function usage.
Machine’s basic settings
Details how to configure essential machine settings like language, date/time, clock mode, and power saving.
Media and tray
Provides instructions on loading various types of print media into the printer trays and managing paper settings.
Basic printing
Covers the fundamental steps for printing documents, including using the print window and preferences.
Using USB memory device
Explains how to use a USB memory device to print files directly from the printer.
3. Maintenance
Ordering supplies and accessories
Guides users on how to order genuine Samsung printer supplies, accessories, and maintenance parts.
Available consumables
Lists the types of consumables, their models, average yields, and part names, such as toner cartridges and waste toner containers.
Available accessories
Details optional accessories like memory modules and trays that can enhance printer performance and capacity.
Available maintenance parts
Explains the need for replacing maintenance parts at intervals to maintain optimal print quality and avoid issues.
Storing the toner cartridge
Provides recommendations for properly storing toner cartridges to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
Redistributing toner
Explains how to temporarily improve print quality by redistributing remaining toner when it's near the end of its life.
Replacing the toner cartridge
Offers step-by-step instructions and considerations for replacing the toner cartridge in various printer models.
Replacing the waste toner container
Guides users on how to replace the waste toner container when it reaches its end of life.
Installing accessories
Covers the precautions and procedures for installing optional accessories, including setting device options.
Monitoring the supplies life
Explains how to check the number of pages printed and remaining toner levels to monitor supply life.
Setting the toner low alert
Describes how to configure messages or LED indicators for low toner alerts.
Cleaning the machine
Provides instructions for cleaning the printer's exterior and interior to maintain print quality and longevity.
Tips for moving & storing your machine
Offers advice on how to safely move and store the printer to prevent damage and maintain performance.
4. Troubleshooting
Tips for avoiding paper jams
Provides guidelines and recommendations to prevent paper jams during printing operations.
Clearing paper jams
Offers step-by-step instructions and illustrations for removing jammed paper from different printer areas.
Understanding the status LED
Explains the meaning of different LED colors and blinking patterns to indicate the machine's status.
Understanding display messages
Lists common messages that appear on the control panel and provides suggested solutions for each.
5. Appendix
Specifications
Lists general and detailed technical specifications for the printer, including dimensions, weight, power, and media handling.
Regulatory information
Covers safety statements, compliance information, ozone safety, power saving, and recycling guidelines.
Copyright
Contains copyright information, trademarks, and licensing details for the user's guide and software.
1. Software Installation
Installation for Mac
Provides detailed steps for installing printer software and drivers on macOS operating systems.
Reinstallation for Mac
Guides users on how to uninstall and then reinstall printer drivers and software on macOS.
Installation for Linux
Explains the process of downloading and installing the Unified Linux Driver for the printer on Linux systems.
Reinstallation for Linux
Details the steps to uninstall and reinstall the printer driver on Linux operating systems.
2. Using a Network-Connected Machine
Useful network programs
Introduces network management programs like SyncThru™ Web Service and SetIP for network setup.
Wired network setup
Guides users through setting up a wired network connection, including printing reports and configuring IP addresses.
Installing driver over the network
Provides instructions for installing printer drivers and software on computers connected via a network.
IPv6 configuration
Explains how to configure IPv6 addresses for network printing, covering control panel and SyncThru™ Web Service methods.
Wireless network setup
Details the process of connecting the printer to a wireless network using various methods like WPS, USB cable, or direct connection.
Samsung Mobile Print
Introduces the Samsung Mobile Print application for printing from smartphones and tablets.
Using the NFC feature
Explains how to use the Near Field Communication (NFC) feature for direct printing from NFC-supported mobile devices.
AirPrint
Describes how to set up and use AirPrint for wireless printing directly from Apple devices like iPhone and iPad.
Google Cloud Print™
Guides users on how to register their Google account and print documents using Google Cloud Print™ service.
3. Useful Setting Menus
Before you begin reading a chapter
Offers tips for using the chapter, explaining menu access via the control panel and potential variations.
Information
Details menu options for checking machine status, configuration, supplies info, demo pages, and font lists.
Layout
Explains settings related to page orientation, margins, and paper handling for different trays and emulation modes.
Paper
Covers settings for paper size, paper type, and paper source selection for various trays and print jobs.
Graphic
Details settings for print resolution, clear text, edge enhancement, trapping, and screen options to optimize graphic output.
System Setup
Covers essential system settings like date/time, clock mode, language, power save, wakeup event, and job timeout.
Emulation
Explains how to set emulation types that define how the computer communicates with the machine.
Image Mgr.
Details settings for adjusting color, auto color registration, tone adjustment, and sensor calibration for print quality.
Network
Covers network settings such as TCP/IP, Ethernet speed, 802.1x, wireless configuration, and clear settings.
Direct USB
Explains how to use USB memory devices for printing, managing files, and checking storage space.
Job Manage
Details options for managing print jobs, including active, secured, and stored jobs, as well as file policy.
4. Special Features
Altitude adjustment
Explains how to adjust settings for optimal print quality based on the machine's altitude and atmospheric pressure.
Entering various characters
Details how to enter alphanumeric characters, spaces, and symbols using the control panel keypad.
Printing features
Covers advanced printing features like changing default settings, setting as default, and using XPS driver.
Using Direct Printing Utility
Explains how to use the utility to send PDF files directly to the machine for printing without opening them.
Mac printing
Provides instructions for printing documents, changing settings, and printing multiple pages on one sheet on macOS.
Linux printing
Guides users on printing from Linux applications using CUPS and configuring printer properties.
Using optional device features
Explains how to use advanced printing features like proofing and private jobs with optional devices like HDD or RAM disk.
5. Useful Management Tools
Accessing management tools
Guides users on how to access various management tools provided by Samsung for printer management.
Easy Capture Manager
Introduces the Easy Capture Manager tool for capturing, printing, and editing screen content.
Samsung AnyWeb Print
Describes the tool for screen-capture, preview, scrap, and print of Windows Internet Explorer pages.
Samsung Easy Color Manager
Explains how to use the tool for fine adjustments to color tones, brightness, contrast, and saturation.
Easy Eco Driver
Details how to use the driver to save paper and toner by applying eco-friendly printing features.
Using SyncThru™ Web Service
Guides users on accessing and using the web-based service for managing machine settings and network configuration.
Using Samsung Easy Printer Manager
Explains how to use the application for combining machine settings, device settings, and printing environments.
Using Samsung Printer Status
Describes the program for monitoring and informing users about the machine's status, errors, and toner levels.
Using Samsung Printer Experience
Introduces the application for setting device settings, ordering supplies, and accessing troubleshooting guides.
6. Troubleshooting
Paper feeding problems
Lists common conditions related to paper feeding issues and provides suggested solutions to resolve them.
Power and cable connecting problems
Addresses issues related to the machine not receiving power or improper cable connections.
Printing problems
Covers common printing issues such as the machine not printing, slow jobs, or garbled output, with suggested solutions.
Printing quality problems
Discusses issues affecting print quality like light or faded prints, toner specks, dropouts, and vertical lines.
Operating system problems
Addresses common problems encountered with Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems during printer operation.
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