Page 1 User’s Guide User’s Guide CLP-41xN/CLP-41xNW Series CLP-68xND/CLP-68xDW 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.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
BASIC 1. Introduction 3. Maintenance Key benefits Ordering supplies and accessories Features by models Available consumables Useful to know Available accessories About this user’s guide Available maintenance parts Safety information Storing the toner cartridge Machine overview Redistributing toner Control panel overview Replacing the toner cartridge Turning on the machine Replacing the waste toner container...
Page 3 BASIC 5. Appendix Specifications Regulatory information Copyright...
Page 4: 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 5: Key Benefits
Print Screen key on the keyboard (see "Easy Capture Manager" on page 216). • Samsung Easy Printer Manager and Printing Status is 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 6 • If you have Internet access, you can get help, support application, machine Supports various wireless network setting method drivers, manuals, and order information from the Samsung website, www.samsung.com > find your product > Support or Downloads. Wide range of functionality and application support •...
Page 7: Features By Models
CD into your CD-ROM drive. Manager For windows, select the printer driver and software in the Select a. Download the software from the Samsung website and install it: (http:// Software to Install window. www.samsung.com > find your product > Support or Downloads). Before installing, check whether your computer’s OS support the software.
Page 8 If you use the parallel port, you cannot use the USB cable. b. 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.
Page 9: Useful To Know
(see "Redistributing toner" on page 60). • Try a different print resolution setting (see "Opening printing preferences" on page 43). • Inquire at a Samsung distributor or your retailer. • Replace the toner cartridge (see "Replacing the toner • Visit www.samsung.com/supplies. Select your country/ cartridge"...
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 Do not block or push objects into the ventilation opening. Caution 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.
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 110V machine, then the gauge should be 16 AWG or larger.
Page 15 When toner gets on your clothing, do not use hot water to wash • The machine should only be repaired by a Samsung service technician. Hot water sets toner into fabric. Use cold water.
Page 16: Machine Overview
Machine overview Accessories Power cord Quick installation guide Software CD Misc. accessories a. The software CD contains the print drivers, user’s guide, and software applications. b. Miscellaneous accessories included with your machine may vary by country of purchase and specific model. 1.
Page 17 Machine overview CLP-68xND Series/ CLP-68xDW Series Front view • This illustration may differ from your machine depending on your model. There are various types of machine. • Some features and optional goods may not be available depending on model or country (see "Features by models" on page 7). CLP-41xN Series/CLP-41xNW Series Output support Multi-purpose tray...
Page 18 Machine overview Rear view • This illustration may differ from your machine depending on your model. There are various types of machine. • Some features and optional goods may not be available depending on model or country (see "Features by models" on page 7). CLP-41xN Series/CLP-41xNW Series CLP-68xND Series/ CLP-68xDW Series Waster toner container...
Page 19: Control Panel Overview
Control panel overview Show the status of each toner cartridge. If the toner • This control panel may differ from your machine depending on its model. cartridge is low or needs to be replaced, the Status There are various types of control panels. Toner LED turns red and the display shows the message.
Page 20: Turning On The Machine
Turning on the machine Connect the machine to the electricity supply first. Turn the switch on if the machine has a power switch. Illustrations on this user’s guide may differ from your machine depending on its options or models. Check your machine type (see "Front view" on page 17).
Page 21: Installing The Driver Locally
Installing the driver locally A locally connected machine is a machine directly attached to your computer Insert the supplied software CD into your CD-ROM drive. using the cable. If your machine is attached to a network, skip the following If the installation window does not appear, click Start > All programs > steps below and go on to installing a network connected machine’s driver (see Accessories >...
Page 22: 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 uninstall window.
Page 23: Menu Overview And Basic Setup
2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup This chapter provides information about the overall menu structure and the basic setup options. • Menu overview • Machine’s basic settings • Media and tray • Basic printing • Using USB memory device...
Page 24: Menu Overview
Menu overview The control panel provides access to various menus to set up the machine or use the machine’s functions. • Some menus may not appear on the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not applicable to your machine. •...
Page 25: Menu Overview
Menu overview Information Layout Paper Graphic System Setup Menu Map Orientation Copies Resolution Date & Time Auto Continue Configuration Portrait Normal Clock Mode Auto CR Manual Feeder Supplies Info. Landscape Best Language Paper Size Auto Tray Swi. Demo Page Margin Clear Text Power Save Paper Type...
Page 26 Menu overview Emulation Image Mgr. Network Direct USB Job Manage Emulation Type Custom Color TCP/IP (IPv4) Wi-Fi Direct WLAN Signal USB Print Active Job On/Off Excellent Setup Default DHCP File Manage Secured Job Device Name Very Good Print Density BOOTP Check Space Stored Job IP Address...
Page 27: Machine's Basic Settings
You can set the machine’s settings by using the Device Settings in Enter the correct time and date using arrows or numeric keypad (see Samsung Easy Printer Manager program. "Keypad letters and numbers" on page 196). • Month = 01 to 12 •...
Page 28 Machine’s basic settings Select the option you want, then press OK. Press OK to save the selection. Press (Cancel) to return to ready mode. Refer to below links to set other settings useful for using the machine. • See "Setting the paper size and type" on page 40. •...
Page 29: Media And Tray
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. CLP-41xN Series/CLP-41xNW Series CLP-68xND Series/ CLP-68xDW Series •...
Page 30 Media and tray Loading paper in the tray For Legal-sized paper: Push button as shown and pull out the tray. Illustrations on this user’s guide may differ from your machine depending on its options or models. Check your machine type (see "Front view" on page 17).
Page 31 Media and tray Squeeze and the paper width guide and paper length lever to locate After inserting paper into the tray, squeeze the paper width guides and them in the correct paper size slot marked at the bottom of the tray to paper length guide.
Page 32 Media and tray When you print a document, set the paper type and size for the tray (see • Do not push the paper width guide too far causing the media to warp. "Setting the paper size and type" on page 40). •...
Page 33 Media and tray • Always load the specified print media only to avoid paper jams and print Load the paper. quality problems (see "Print media specifications" on page 104). • Flatten any curl on postcards, envelopes, and labels before loading them into the multi-purpose (or manual feeder) tray.
Page 34 Media and tray • When printing the special media, you must follow the loading guideline Printing on special media (See "Printing on special media" on page 35). • When papers overlap when printing using multi-purpose tray, open tray The table below shows the special media usable in tray. 1 and remove overlapping papers then try printing again.
Page 35 Media and tray Envelope Manual feeder/ Multi- Types Tray 1 Optional tray purpose tray Printing successfully on envelopes depends upon the quality of the envelopes. ● ● ● Thin To print an envelope, place it as shown in the following figure. ●...
Page 36 Media and tray • Do not use envelopes with clasps, snaps, windows, coated lining, self- Transparency adhesive seals, or other synthetic materials. • Do not use damaged or poorly made envelopes. In case of color printing using transparencies, the picture quality would be •...
Page 37 Media and tray • To avoid fading, do not expose printed transparencies to prolonged Labels sunlight. To avoid damaging the machine, use only labels designed for use in laser • Ensure that transparencies are not wrinkled, curled, or have any torn edges. printers.
Page 38: Preprinted Paper
Media and tray • Make sure that there is no exposed adhesive material between labels. Preprinted paper Exposed areas can cause labels to peel off during printing, which can cause paper jams. Exposed adhesive can also cause damage to machine When loading preprinted paper, the printed side should be facing up with an components.
Page 39: Glossy Photo
Printing Preferences (see "Opening printing preferences" on page 43). Samsung Easy Printer Manager program. - For Windows and Mac users, you set from Samsung Easy Printer Manager > (Switch to advanced mode) > Device Settings, see "Device Settings" on page 225.
Page 40 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 touch the surface, and do not allow children near it. The printed pages stack on the output support, and the output support will help the printed pages to align.
Page 41: 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 198). Printing If you are a Mac, Linux, or Unix operating systems user, refer to the Advanced Guide (see "Mac printing"...
Page 42 • You can check the machine’s current status pressing the Printer Status Open the document you want to print. button (see "Using Samsung Printer Status" on page 226). Select Print from the file menu. The Print window appears. 2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup...
Page 43: 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 delete saved settings, select it in the Favorites tab and click Delete.
Page 44: Setting Eco Mode On The Control Panel
If you set the eco mode on with a password from the SyncThru™ Web Service (Settings tab > Machine Settings > System > Eco Settings) or Samsung Easy Printer Manager (Device Settings > Eco), the On force You can set the machine’s settings by using the Device Settings in Samsung Easy Printer Manager program.
Page 45: Setting Eco Mode On The Driver
Secure printing Password button: You can set from SyncThru™ Web Service (Settings tab > Machine Settings > System > Eco Settings) or Samsung Easy Printer CLP-68xND Series/ CLP-68xDW Series only. Manager (Device Settings > Eco), the password button is activated. To...
Page 46 Basic printing Starting secure printing on the driver Open the Printing Preferences window (see "Opening printing preferences" on page 43), and the select Advanced tab > Print Mode > Confidential. Enter the job name, user ID, and password. Even though you have started the secure printing job, the device will not print the document until you enter your password on the printer.
Page 47: Using Usb Memory Device
Using USB memory device Only use a USB memory device that has obtained compatibility certification, CLP-68xND Series/ CLP-68xDW Series only. otherwise, the machine might not recognize it. Insert a USB memory device into the USB memory port on your machine. About USB memory device USB memory devices are available with a variety of memory capacities to give you more room for storing documents, presentations, music and videos, high...
Page 48 Using USB memory device Printing from a USB memory device If you see [+] or [D] in the front of a folder name, there are one or more files or folders in the selected folder. You can directly print files stored on a USB memory device. Press the number of copies to be printed or enter the number.
Page 49: Backing Up Data
Using USB memory device To delete or format, press Yes > OK. Backing up data Insert a USB memory device into the USB memory port on your machine. After deleting files or reformatting a USB memory device, files cannot be restored.
Page 50 Using USB memory device To restore the backup file to the machine, press Yes > OK. 2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup...
Page 51: Maintenance
3. Maintenance This chapter provides information about purchasing supplies, accessories and maintenance parts available for your machine. • Ordering supplies and accessories • Available consumables • Available accessories • Available maintenance parts • Storing the toner cartridge • Redistributing toner •...
Page 52: 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 53: Available Consumables
Available consumables When supplies reach the end of their life spans, you can order the followings of consumables for your machine: Type Model Part name Average yield Toner cartridge • CLP-41xN Series • CLT-K504S: Black • Average continuous black cartridge yield: Approx. 2,500 standard pages (Black) •...
Page 54 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...
Page 55: Available Accessories
Available accessories You can purchase and install accessories to enhance your machine’s performance and capacity. Some features and optional goods may not be available depending on models or countries (see "Features by models" on page 7). Accessory Function Part name Memory module Extends your machine’s memory capacity.
Page 56: 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 57: Storing The Toner Cartridge
• Store the cartridge inside the protective bag from the original package. Samsung Electronics does not recommend or approve the use of non-Samsung • Store lying flat (not standing on end) with the same side facing up as if it brand toner cartridges in your printer including generic, store brand, refilled, or were installed in the machine.
Page 58 Storing the toner cartridge Estimated cartridge life Estimated cartridge life (the life of the toner cartridge 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.
Page 59: Redistributing Toner
The Status LED blinks red. The toner-related message saying that the toner is low may appear on the display. • The computers’s Samsung Printing Status program window appears on the computer telling you which color cartridge is low on toner (see "Using Samsung Printer Status" on page 226).
Page 60 Redistributing toner 3. Maintenance...
Page 61: Replacing The Toner Cartridge
The status LED and the toner-related message on the display indicate when each individual toner cartridges should be replaced. • The computers’s Samsung Printing Status program window appears on the computer telling you which color cartridge is empty on toner (see "Using Samsung Printer Status" on page 226).
Page 62 Replacing the toner cartridge 3. Maintenance...
Page 63 Replacing the toner cartridge 3. Maintenance...
Page 64 Replacing the toner cartridge 3. Maintenance...
Page 65: Replacing The Waste Toner Container
Replacing the waste toner container When the life span of the waste toner container has expired, waste toner container-related message appears on the screen display of the control panel, indicating the waste toner container needs to be replaced. Check the waste toner container for your machine (see "Available consumables" on page 54). •...
Page 66 Replacing the waste toner container 3. Maintenance...
Page 67: Installing Accessories
Installing accessories Precautions Setting Device Options • Disconnect the power cord When you install the optional devices such as optional tray, memory, etc, this machine automatically detects and sets the optional devices. If you cannot use Never remove the control board cover while the power is turned on. the optional devices you installed in this driver, you need to set the optional To avoid the possibility of an electrical shock, always disconnect the power devices in Device Options.
Page 68 Installing accessories • Admin Job Accounting: Allows you to associate user and account identification information with each document you print. If Printer properties item has ▶ mark, you can select other printer drivers connected with selected printer. User permission: If you check this option, only users with user permission can start a print job.
Page 69 Your machine has a dual in-line memory module (DIMM). Use this memory module slot to install additional memory. We recommend the use of only genuine Samsung DIMM's. You may void your warranty if it is determined that your machine problem is being caused by third party DIMM's.
Page 70 Installing accessories 3. Maintenance...
Page 71: Monitoring The Supplies Life
Monitoring the supplies life If you experience frequent paper jams or printing problems, check the number of pages the machine has printed or scanned. Replace the corresponding parts, if necessary. It may be necessary to press OK to navigate to lower-level menus for some models. Select (Menu) >...
Page 72: Setting The Toner Low Alert
If the amount of toner in the cartridge is low, a message or LED informing the user to change the toner cartridge appears. You can set the option for whether or not this message or LED appears. You can set the machine’s settings by using the Device Settings in Samsung Easy Printer Manager program. Samsung Easy Printer Manager >...
Page 73: Cleaning The Machine
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 74 Cleaning the machine Cleaning the inside During the printing process, paper, toner, and dust particles can accumulate inside the machine. This buildup can cause print quality problems, such as toner specks or smearing. Cleaning the inside of the machine clears and reduces these problems. •...
Page 75 Cleaning the machine 3. Maintenance...
Page 76 Cleaning the machine Cleaning the pickup roller • Turn the machine off and unplug the power cord. Wait for the machine to cool down. If your machine has a power switch, turn the power switch off before cleaning the machine. •...
Page 77: Tips For Moving & Storing Your Machine
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. •...
Page 78: Troubleshooting
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 • Understanding display messages 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.
Page 79: Tips For Avoiding Paper Jams
Tips for avoiding paper jams By selecting the correct media s, 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 30). •...
Page 80: Clearing Paper Jams
Clearing paper jams To avoid tearing the paper, pull the jammed paper out slowly and gently. In tray 1 Illustrations on this user’s guide may differ from your machine depending on its options or models. Check your machine type (see "Front view" on page 17). 4.
Page 81 Clearing paper jams In optional tray (CLP-68xND Series/CLP-68xDW Series only) 4. Troubleshooting...
Page 82 Clearing paper jams If you do not see the paper in this area, stop and go to next step: 4. Troubleshooting...
Page 83 Clearing paper jams In the manual feeder/multi-purpose tray CLP-41xN Series/CLP-41xNW Series 4. Troubleshooting...
Page 84 Clearing paper jams CLP-68xND Series/CLP-68xDW Series 4. Troubleshooting...
Page 85 Clearing paper jams If you do not see the paper in this area, stop and go to next step: 4. Troubleshooting...
Page 86 Clearing paper jams Inside the machine The fuser area is hot. Take care when removing paper from the machine. Illustrations on this user’s guide may differ from your machine depending on its options or models. Check your machine type (see "Front view" on page 17). 4.
Page 87 Clearing paper jams In exit area CLP-41xN Series/CLP-41xNW Series The fuser area is hot. Take care when removing paper from the machine. 4. Troubleshooting...
Page 88 Clearing paper jams If you do not see the paper in this area, stop and go to next step: 4. Troubleshooting...
Page 89 Clearing paper jams CLP-68xND Series/CLP-68xDW Series The fuser area is hot. Take care when removing paper from the machine. 4. Troubleshooting...
Page 90 Clearing paper jams If you do not see the paper in this area, stop and go to next step: 4. Troubleshooting...
Page 91 Clearing paper jams In the duplex unit area (CLP-68xND Series/CLP-68xDW Series only) 4. Troubleshooting...
Page 92: Understanding The Status Led
• To resolve the error, look at the error message and its instructions from the troubleshooting part (see "Understanding display messages" on page 95). • You also can resolve the error with the guideline from the computers’s Samsung Printing Status program window (see "Using Samsung Printer Status" on page 226).
Page 93 Understanding the status LED Status Description Blinking The machine is connecting to a wireless network. The machine is connected to a wireless network (see "Wireless network setup" on page 148). Blue The machine is disconnected from a wireless network. Wireless The machine is in power save mode.
Page 94: Understanding Display Messages
Message Meaning Suggested solutions • You can resolve the error with the guideline from the computers’s Printing Status program window (see "Using Samsung Printer Status" on Paper Jam Paper has jammed in the Clear the jam (see "In page 226).
Page 95 Understanding display messages Message Meaning Suggested solutions Paper Jam or • Paper has jammed in • Clear the jam (see manual feeder. "CLP-41xN Series/ empty CLP-41xNW Series" • There is no paper in tray. on page 84). • Load paper in tray (see "Multi-purpose (or Manual feeder ) tray"...
Page 96 Not Compatible The indicated toner Install the corresponding toner its estimated cartridge cartridge is not cartridge with a Samsung-genuine life [color] toner cart. suitable for your cartridge (see "Replacing the toner a. Estimated cartridge life means the expected or estimated toner cartridge life, which indicates machine.
Page 97 Samsung does not recommend using a non-genuine Samsung toner Network-related messages cartridge such as refilled or remanufactured. Samsung cannot guarantee a non-genuine Samsung toner cartridge's quality. Service or repair required as a result of using non-genuine Samsung toner cartridges will not be Message Meaning Suggested solutions covered under the machine warranty.
Page 98 Fuser unit Not compatible The transfer belt of the Install the a Samsung- • Replace new The life of the tray pick-up Replace the tray pick-up roller machine is not for your genuine part designed for transfer belt roller will expired soon.
Page 99 Understanding display messages Message Meaning Suggested solutions Transfer Belt The transfer belt cannot be Reboot the power and try the controlled. printing job again. If the Error problem persists, please call for service. Waste toner Full The waste toner container Replace the waste toner is full.
Page 100 5. Appendix This chapter provides product specifications and information concerning applicable regulations. • Specifications • Regulatory information • Copyright...
Page 101: Specifications
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 • CLP-41xN Series/CLP-41xNW Series: 420 x 426 x 264 mm (16.54 x 16.77 x 10.39 inches) •...
Page 102 Specifications Items Description Power consumption Average operating mode • CLP-41xN Series/CLP-41xNW Series: Less than 380 W • CLP-68xND Series/CLP-68xDW Series: Less than 450 W Ready mode • CLP-41xN Series/CLP-41xNW Series: Less than 50 W • CLP-68xND Series/CLP-68xDW Series: Less than 14 W Power save mode •...
Page 103 Specifications Print media specifications Weight/Capacity CLP-41xN Series CLP-68xND Series Type Size Dimensions CLP-41xNW Series CLP-68xDW Series Tray1 Manual feeder Tray1/ Optional tray Multi-purpose tray Letter 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 inches) Plain paper 70 to 89 g/m (19 to 70 to 89 g/m (19 to 70 to 90 g/m...
Page 104 Specifications Weight/Capacity CLP-41xN Series CLP-68xND Series Type Size Dimensions CLP-41xNW Series CLP-68xDW Series Tray1 Manual feeder Tray1/ Optional tray Multi-purpose tray Envelope Envelope 98 x 191 mm (3.87 x 7.5 inches) 75 to 90 g/m (20 to 75 to 90 g/m (20 to 75 to 90 g/m (20 to 24 lbs...
Page 105 Specifications Weight/Capacity CLP-41xN Series CLP-68xND Series Type Size Dimensions CLP-41xNW Series CLP-68xDW Series Tray1 Manual feeder Tray1/ Optional tray Multi-purpose tray Cotton, Color, Refer to the Refer to the Plain paper section 75 to 90 g/m (20 to 24 75 to 90 g/m (20 to 24 75 to 90 g/m (20 to 24 lbs...
Page 106 Specifications Weight/Capacity CLP-41xN Series CLP-68xND Series Type Size Dimensions CLP-41xNW Series CLP-68xDW Series Tray1 Manual feeder Tray1/ Optional tray Multi-purpose tray Letter, Legal, Refer to the Plain paper section Card stock 121 to 163 g/m (32 to 121 to 163 g/m (32 to 121 to 163 g/m (32 to 43...
Page 107 Specifications Weight/Capacity CLP-41xN Series CLP-68xND Series Type Size Dimensions CLP-41xNW Series CLP-68xDW Series Tray1 Manual feeder Tray1/ Optional tray Multi-purpose tray Letter, A4, Refer to the Plain paper section Glossy Photo 111 to 130 g/m (30 to 111 to 130 g/m (30 to 111 to 130 g/m (30 to 35...
Page 108: Microsoft Windows
Specifications System requirements ® ® Microsoft Windows Requirement (recommended) Operating system free HDD space ® ® ® 128 MB (256 MB) 1.5 GB Windows Intel Pentium III 933 MHz (Pentium IV 1 GHz) ® ® ® 128 MB (512 MB) 1.25 GB to 2 GB Windows Server 2003...
Page 109 Specifications Requirements (Recommended) Operating system Free HDD space Mac OS X 10.4 ® • 128 MB for a powerPC based Mac (512 MB) 1 GB • Intel processors • 512 MB for an Intel-based Mac (1 GB) • PowerPC G4/G5 Mac OS X 10.5 ®...
Page 110 Specifications Linux Items Requirements Operating system ® Redhat Enterprise Linux WS 4, 5 (32/64 bit) Fedora 5 ~ 13 (32/64 bit) SuSE Linux 10.1 (32 bit) ® OpenSuSE 10.2, 10.3, 11.0, 11.1, 11.2 (32/64 bit) Mandriva 2007, 2008, 2009, 2009.1, 2010 (32/64 bit) Ubuntu 6.06, 6.10, 7.04, 7.10, 8.04, 8.10, 9.04, 9.10, 10.04 (32/64 bit) SuSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10, 11 (32/64 bit) Debian 4.0, 5.0 (32/64 bit)
Page 111 Specifications Network environment Network and wireless models only (see "Features by models" on page 7). 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.
Page 112: Regulatory Information
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 113 Regulatory information Ozone safety Recycling This product’s ozone emission rate is under 0.1 ppm. Because Recycle or dispose of the packaging material for this product in an ozone is heavier than air, keep the product in a place with good environmentally responsible manner.
Page 114 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...
Page 115: Canadian Radio Interference Regulations
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 116 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 117 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. Replacing the Fitted Plug (for UK Only) The wires in the mains lead have the following color code: •...
Page 118 Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC), EMC countries: Directive (2004/108/EC). In the event of problems, you should contact the Euro QA Lab of Samsung Hereby, Samsung Electronics, declares that this [CLP-41xNW Series/ Electronics Co., Ltd. in the first instance.
Page 119 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 Israel only 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 120 Regulatory information The power output of the wireless device or devices that may be embedded in In environments where the risk of interference to other devices or your printer is well below the RF exposure limits as known at this time. Because services is harmful or perceived as harmful, the option to use a wireless the wireless devices (which may be embedded into your printer) emit less device may be restricted or eliminated.
Page 121 Regulatory information China only 5. Appendix...
Page 122 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 123 User’s Guide User’s Guide CLP-41xN/CLP-41xNW Series CLP-68xND/CLP-68xDW 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 on windows.
Page 124 Entering various characters Wireless network setup Printing features Samsung MobilePrint Using optional device features AirPrint Google Cloud Print™ 5. Useful Management Tools 3. Useful Setting Menus Easy Capture Manager Samsung AnyWeb Print Before you begin reading a chapter Samsung Easy Color Manager...
Page 125 ADVANCED Easy Eco Driver Using SyncThru™ Web Service Using Samsung Easy Printer Manager Using Samsung Printer Status Using the Linux Unified Driver Configurator 6. Troubleshooting Paper feeding problems Power and cable connecting problems Printing problems Printing quality problems Operating system problems...
Page 126: Software Installation
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 network"...
Page 127: Installation For Mac
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 128: Reinstallation For Mac
Reinstallation for Mac 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 Mac desktop. Double-click the MAC_Installer folder >...
Page 129: Installation For Linux
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 130: Reinstallation For Linux
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. Open the Terminal program. When the Terminal screen appears, type in the following. [root@localhost root]#cd /opt/Samsung/mfp/uninstall/ [root@localhost uninstall]#./uninstall.sh Click Next. Click Finish.
Page 131: Using A Network-Connected Machine
• Wired network setup • Installing driver over the network • IPv6 configuration • Wireless network setup • Samsung MobilePrint • AirPrint • Google Cloud Print™ Supported optional devices and features may differ according to your model (see "Features by...
Page 132: Useful Network Programs
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™...
Page 133: Wired Network Setup
Connect your machine to the network with a network cable. • IP Address: 169.254.192.192 Turn on the machine. From the Windows Start menu, select All Programs > Samsung Setting IP address Printers > SetIP > SetIP. Click the icon (third from left) in the SetIP window to open the TCP/ IP configuration window.
Page 134: Ipv4 Configuration Using Setip (Mac)
Wired network setup Enter the machine’s new information into the configuration window as IPv4 configuration using SetIP (Mac) follows. In a corporate intranet, you may need to have this information assigned by a network manager before proceeding. Before using the SetIP program, disable the computer firewall from System Preferences >...
Page 135 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. Click to open the TCP/IP configuration window. Enter the machine’s new information into the configuration window. In a corporate intranet, you may need to have this information assigned by a network manager before proceeding.
Page 136: Installing Driver Over The Network
Installing driver over the network Select Install Now. • Some features and optional goods may not be available depending on model or country (see "Features by models" on page 7). • The machine that does not support the network interface, it will not be able to use this feature (see "Rear view"...
Page 137 Installing driver over the network Select Network connection on the Printer Connection Type screen. Following command-line are effective and operated when command is If the Connect Device window appears, check that the machine is used with /s or /S. But /h, /H or /? are exceptional commands that can be connected to your network.
Page 138 Installing driver over the network Command- line Definition Description Command- line Definition Description /a”<dest_path>” or Specifies destination path Since machine drivers should /x or Uses existing machine This command provides a for installation. be installed on the OS specific driver files to create printer way to install a printer /A”<dest_path>”...
Page 139 Installing driver over the network When the message which warns that all applications will close on your Command- line Definition Description computer appears, click Continue. /f”<log filename>” Specifies log filename. It will create a log file to a Click Continue on the User Options Pane. specified folder.
Page 140: Install The Linux Driver And Add Network Printer
Installing driver over the network Open the Applications folder > Utilities > Print Setup Utility. For Mac OS X 10.4, if Auto Select does not work properly, select Samsung in Print Using and your machine name in Model. • For Mac OS X 10.5-10.7, open the Applications folder > System Preferences and click Print &...
Page 141: Add A Network Printer
To use the UNIX printer driver, you have to install the UNIX printer driver package first, then setup the printer. You can download the UNIX printer driver Double-click the Unified Driver Configurator. package from the Samsung website ((http://www.samsung.com > find your product > Support or Downloads). Click Add Printer.
Page 142: Uninstalling The Printer Driver Package
Installing driver over the network From the Samsung website, download and unpack the UNIX Printer Run “installprinter” from the command line. This will bring up the Add Driver package to your computer. Printer Wizard window. Setup the printer in this window referring to the following procedures.
Page 143: Setting Up The Printer
Installing driver over the network Setting up the printer Check the Make Default option to set this printer as default. Click OK to add the printer. To add the printer to your UNIX system, run ‘installprinter’ from the command line. This will bring up the Add Printer Wizard window. Setup the printer in this window according to the following steps: Type the name of the printer.
Page 144: Ipv6 Configuration
IPv6 configuration IPv6 is supported properly only in Windows Vista or higher. From the control panel Activating IPv6 • Some features and optional goods may not be available depending on model or country (see "Features by models" on page 7 "Menu overview"...
Page 145: Ipv6 Address Configuration
IPv6 configuration Press OK to select the required value you want. Check the IPv6 Protocol check box to activate IPv6. • DHCPv6 Addr.: Always use DHCPv6 regardless of router request. Click the Apply button. • DHCPv6 Off: Never use DHCPv6 regardless of router request. Turn the machine off and turn it on again.
Page 146 IPv6 configuration • Manual Address: Manually configured IPv6 address by a user. Enter the IPv6 addresses (e.g.,: http://[FE80::215:99FF:FE66:7701]). Address must be enclosed in '[ ]' brackets. 2. Using a Network-Connected Machine...
Page 147: Wireless Network Setup
Wireless network setup Wireless network name and network key • Make sure your machine supports wireless networking. Wireless networking may not be available depending on the model (see "Features Wireless networks require higher security, so when an access point is first set up, by models"...
Page 148 Wireless network setup Introducing wireless set up methods You can set wireless settings either from the machine or the computer. Choose the setting method from the below table. Some wireless network installation types may not be available depending on the model or country. Set up method Connecting method Description &...
Page 149: Choosing Your Type
Wireless network setup Choosing your type Using the WPS button There are two methods available to connect your machine to a wireless network If your machine and an access point (or wireless router) support Wi-Fi Protected using the (WPS) button on the control panel. Setup™...
Page 150 Wireless network setup Machines with a display screen Connecting in PIN mode Press and hold the (WPS) button on the control panel for more than Connecting in PBC mode 2 seconds. The eight-digit PIN appears on the display. Press and hold the (WPS) button on the control panel for more than 2 seconds.
Page 151 Wireless network setup Machines without a display screen Connecting in PIN mode The network configuration report, including PIN, must be printed (see Connecting in PBC mode "Printing a network configuration report" on page 134). In ready mode, press and hold the (Cancel or Stop/Clear) button on Press and hold the (WPS) button on the control panel for about 2 - 4...
Page 152: Network
Wireless network setup Re-connecting to a network Disconnecting from a network When the wireless function is off, the machine automatically tries to re-connect To disconnect the wireless network connection, press the (WPS) button on to the access point (or wireless router) with the previously used wireless the control panel for more than two seconds.
Page 153 Choose the option in Using Enhanced Features and Participating in program without the CD. From the Start menu, select Programs or All Printer Usage Information Collection Program. Then, click Next. Programs > Samsung Printers > your printer driver name > Wireless Setting Program. 2. Using a Network-Connected Machine...
Page 154 Wireless network setup Select Configure the wireless network connection using USB cable • Confirm Network Password: Confirm the encryption network password value. on the Printer Connection Type screen. Then click Next. • WEP Key Index: If you are using WEP Encryption, select the appropriate After searching, the window shows the wireless network devices.
Page 155 • Can start to build Wi-Fi Direct by using Samsung Easy Printer Manager (see "Setting up Wi-Fi Direct" on page 166). Items to prepare •...
Page 156 Wireless network setup Creating the ad hoc network in Windows • Authentication: Select an authentication type. Open System: Authentication is not used, and encryption may or may not be used, depending on the need for data security. Check whether the USB cable is connected to the machine. Shared Key: Authentication is used.
Page 157: Items To Prepare
Wireless network setup The Wireless Network Setting Complete window appears. Click Next. Before entering the IP address for the machine, you must know the When the wireless network settings are completed, disconnect the USB computer’s network configuration information. If the computer’s network cable between the computer and machine.
Page 158 Wireless network setup • USB cable After searching, the window shows the wireless network devices. Select the name (SSID) of the access point you want to use and click Next. If the wireless network is already set up, the Wireless Network Access point via USB cable (recommended) Information window appears.
Page 159 Items to prepare • Network-connected computer • Can start to build Wi-Fi Direct by using Samsung Easy Printer Manager • Software CD that was provided with your machine (see "Setting up Wi-Fi Direct" on page 166).
Page 160 Wireless network setup Creating the ad hoc network in Mac • Channel: Select the channel (Auto Setting or 2412 MHz to 2467 MHz). • Authentication: Select an authentication type. Check whether the USB cable is connected to the machine. Open System: Authentication is not used, and encryption may or may not be used, depending on the need for data security.
Page 161 Wireless network setup When the window that tells you that the network cable connection is confirmed appears, disconnect the network cable and click Next. Before entering the IP address for the machine, you must know the computer’s network configuration information. If the computer’s network If the network cable is connected, it may have trouble finding the configuration is set to DHCP, the wireless network setting should also be machine when configuring the wireless network.
Page 162: Printing A Network Configuration Report
Wireless network setup IP setting using SetIP Program (Windows) • After completing the wireless network connection, you need to install a machine driver to print from an application (see "Installing driver over This program is used to manually set the network IP address of your machine the network"...
Page 163 Wireless network setup Check whether or not the network cable is connected to the machine. If Select the one Network Name(SSID) in the list. not, connect the machine with a standard network cable. • SSID: SSID (Service Set Identifier) is a name that identifies a wireless network, access points, and wireless devices attempting to connect Start a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Safari, or Firefox and enter to a specific wireless network must use the same SSID.
Page 164 Wireless network setup Type in the ID and Password, then click Login. We recommend you to Disconnect the network cable (standard or network). Your machine should change the default password for security reasons. then start communicating wirelessly with the network. In case of Ad-hoc •...
Page 165: Setting Up Wi-Fi Direct
Network Password that is randomly generated From the USB cable-connected computer(recommended) by default. After the driver installation is complete, Samsung Easy Printer Manager can be set and changes in the Wi-Fi Direct can be made. From the machine (Machines with a display screen) Samsung Easy Printer Manager is Available for Windows Accessing menus may differ from model to model (see "Accessing the...
Page 166: Setting Up The Mobile Device
After setting up Wi-Fi Direct, you need to download the mobile printing user's guide included on the software CD supplied with your machine and application (For example: Samsung Mobile printer) to print from your prepare a wireless network machine. smartphone.
Page 167 Wireless network setup Connecting Failure - SSID Not Found PC Connection Error • The machine is unable to find the network name (SSID) you have selected or • The configured network address is unable to connect between your entered. Check the network name (SSID) on your access point and try computer and machine.
Page 168: Other Problems
Wireless network setup e Click Port tab. f Click Configure Port... button. For information on the access point (or wireless router), refer to its own g Check if Printer Name or IP Address: is the IP address on the network user's guide.
Page 169 • You cannot use infrastructure mode and ad hoc mode at the same time for Samsung wireless network machines. • The machine is within the range of the wireless network. •...
Page 170 Touch and tablet PC. It connects your mobile device to a network connected Samsung printer or to a wireless printer through a Wi-Fi access point. Installing a new driver or configuring network settings isn’t necessary –...
Page 171 AirPrint Type in the ID and Password, then click Login. Type in the below default ID and password. We recommend you to change the default password CLP-41xN Series/CLP-41xNW Series only. for security reasons. • ID: admin AirPrint allows you to wirelessly print directly from iPhone, iPad and •...
Page 172 AirPrint Cancelling print job: To cancel the printing job or view the print summary, click the print center icon ( ) in multitasking area. You can click cancel in the print center. 2. Using a Network-Connected Machine...
Page 173: Google Cloud Print
Google Cloud Print™ Google Cloud Print™ is a service that allows you to print to a printer using your Click Login in the upper right corner of the SyncThru™ Web Service website. smart phone, tablet, or any other web-connected devices. Just register your Google account with the printer, and you are ready to use the Google Cloud If it’s your first time logging into SyncThru™...
Page 174: Printing From The Chrome Browser
Google Cloud Print™ Click Finish printer registration. Install the Cloud Print application on your mobile device. Click Manage your printers. If you do not have the application, download it from the application store Now your printer is registered with Google Cloud Print™ service. such as Android Market or App Store.
Page 175 Google Cloud Print™ Select Print with Google Cloud Print. Click the Print button. 2. Using a Network-Connected Machine...
Page 176 3. Useful Setting Menus This chapter explains how to browse the current status of your machine, and the method of setting for advanced machine setup. • Before you begin reading a chapter • Information • Layout • Paper • Graphic •...
Page 177: Before You Begin Reading A Chapter
Before you begin reading a chapter This chapter explains all the features available for this series' models to help users easily understand the features. You can check the features available for each model in the Basic Guide (see "Menu overview" on page 25). The following are tips for using this chapter •...
Page 178: Information
Information Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not applicable to your machine (see "Menu overview" on page 25). To change the menu options: • Press (Menu) > Information on the control panel. Item Description Prints the menu map which shows the layout and...
Page 179: Layout
Layout Item Description Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or • Simplex: Sets the margin for one-sided printing. models. If so, it is not applicable to your machine (see "Menu overview" on • Duplex: Sets the margin for double-sided printing. page 25).
Page 180 Layout Item Description To print on both sides of the paper, choose the binding edge. • Off: Disables this option. • Long Edge Duplex • Short Edge 3. Useful Setting Menus...
Page 181: Paper
Paper Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not applicable to your machine (see "Menu overview" on page 25). To change the menu options: • Press (Menu) > Paper on the control panel. Item Description Copies...
Page 182: Graphic
Graphic Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not applicable to your machine (see "Menu overview" on page 25). To change the menu options: • Press (Menu) > Graphic on the control panel. Item Description Specifies the number of dots printed per inch (dpi).
Page 183: System Setup
System Setup Item Description Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not applicable to your machine (see "Menu overview" on When this option is On, you can wake up the machine page 25).
Page 184: System Setup
System Setup Item Description Item Description Humidity Optimizes print quality according to the humidity in the Automatically substitutes the printer driver’s paper size environment. to prevent the paper mismatch between Letter and A4. For example, if you have A4 paper in the tray but you Paper Substit.
Page 185 System Setup Item Description Item Description • CLR Empty Msg.: This option appears only when Allows you to save print resources and enables eco- toner cartridge is empty. friendly printing (see "Eco printing" on page 45). • Supplies Life: Allows you to check how many pages •...
Page 186 • To turn the machine on again, press the (Power) button on the control panel (make sure the main power switch is on). • If you run the printer driver or Samsung Easy Printer Manager, the time automatically extends. • While the machine is connected to the...
Page 187: Emulation
Emulation Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not applicable to your machine (see "Menu overview" on page 25). To change the menu options: • Press (Menu) > Emulation on the control panel. Item Description The machine language defines how the computer...
Page 188: Image Mgr
Image Mgr. Option Description Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not applicable to your machine (see "Menu overview" on Auto Color Reg. The machine virtually prints certain patterned image page 25).
Page 189: Network
Network Option Description Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not applicable to your machine (see "Menu overview" on Configure the network transmission speed. page 25). Ethernet Speed Turn the power off and on after you change this option.
Page 190 Network Option Description Option Description You can sets whether to use SyncThru™ Web Service or You can set UPnP (SSDP) protocol. not. UPnP(SSDP) Turn the power off and on after you change this Http Activate Turn the power off and on after you change this option.
Page 191: Direct Usb
Direct USB Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not applicable to your machine (see "Menu overview" on page 25). If you want to use this feature, you need to insert a USB memory device into the USB memory port on your machine.
Page 192: Job Manage
Job Manage Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not applicable to your machine (see "Menu overview" on page 25). To change the menu options: • Press (Menu) > Job Manage on the control panel. Item Description Active Job...
Page 193: Special Features
4. Special Features This chapter explains special printing features. • Altitude adjustment • Entering various characters • Printing features • Using optional device features • The procedures in this chapter are mainly based on Windows 7. • It may be necessary to press to navigate to lower-level menus for some models.
Page 194: Altitude Adjustment
Altitude adjustment You can set the altitude value from Device Settings in Samsung Easy Printer Print quality is affected by atmospheric pressure, which is determined by the Manager program. height of the machine above sea level. The following information will guide you on how to set your machine for the best print quality.
Page 195: Entering Various Characters
Entering various characters Assigned numbers, letters, or characters CLP-68xND Series/ CLP-68xDW Series only. @ / . ’ 1 As you perform various tasks, you may need to enter names and numbers. A B C a b c 2 D E F d e f 3 G H I g h i 4 Entering alphanumeric characters J K L j k l 5...
Page 196: Printing Features
Printing features • For basic printing features, refer to the Basic Guide (see "Basic printing" If you want to change the settings for each print job, change it in Printing on page 42). Preferences. • This feature may not be available depending on model or optional goods (see "Features by models"...
Page 197 Printing features Check the Print to file box in the Print window. Using advanced print features • See "Features by models" on page 7. • XPS printer driver: used to print XPS file format. - The XPS printer driver can be installed only on Windows Vista OS or higher.
Page 198: Understanding Special Printer Features
Printing features Understanding special printer features You can use advanced printing features when using your machine. To take advantage of the printer features provided by your printer driver, click Properties or Preferences in the application’s Print window to change the print settings.
Page 199 Printing features Item Description Prints a single-page document onto 4 (Poster 2x2), 9 (Poster 3x3), or 16 (Poster 4x4) sheets of paper, for the purpose of pasting the sheets Poster Printing together to form one poster-size document. Select the Poster Overlap value. Specify Poster Overlap in millimeters or inches by selecting the radio button on the upper right of Basic tab to make it easier to paste the sheets together.
Page 200 Printing features Item Description • Double-sided • Printer Default: If you select this option, this feature is determined by the settings you have selected on the control panel of the machine. Printing This option is available only when you use the PCL/XPS printer driver. •...
Page 201 Printing features Item Description a To change the print settings from your software application, access Printing Preferences. Watermark b Click the Advanced tab, select Edit from the Watermark drop-down list. The Edit Watermarks window appears. (Creating a c Enter a text message in the Watermark Message box. watermark) You can enter up to 256 characters.
Page 202 Printing features Item Description a To save the document as an overlay, access Printing Preferences. b Click the Advanced tab, and select Edit from the Text drop-down list. Edit Overlay window appears. c In the Edit Overlay window, click Create. Overlay d In the Save As window, type a name up to eight characters in the File name box.
Page 203 Printing features Item Description • This feature is available only if you have installed the optional memory or mass storage device (HDD) (see "Variety feature" on page 8). • Some menus may not appear on the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not applicable to your machine. •...
Page 204 Printing features Item Description This option allows you to print with the given permission. • User permission: If you check this option, only users with user permission can start a print job. • Group permission: If you check this option, only groups with group permission can start a print job. Job Accounting •...
Page 205: What Is Direct Printing Utility
Select your machine from the Select Printer drop-down list and click Browse. Download the software from the Samsung website then unpack and install it: (http://www.samsung.com > find your product > Support or Downloads). Select the file you wish to print and click Open.
Page 206: Printing A Document
Printing features Using the right-click menu Mac printing Right-click on the PDF file to print and select Direct Printing. The Direct Printing Utility window appears with the PDF file is added. Some features may not be available depending on models or options. It means that the features are not supported.
Page 207: Changing Printer Settings
Printing features Changing printer settings Printing on both sides of the paper You can use advanced printing features when using your machine. Some features may not be available depending on models or options. It Open an application and select Print from the File menu. The machine name, means that the features are not supported (see "Variety feature"...
Page 208: Using Help
Printing features Using help Printing from applications Click the question mark on the bottom-left corner of the window and click on There are a lot of Linux applications that allow you to print using Common UNIX the topic you want to know about. A pop-up window appears with information Printing System (CUPS).
Page 209: Configuring Printer Properties
Printing features • Advanced: Sets the print resolution, paper source, and destination. Configuring Printer Properties Click Apply to apply the changes and close the Properties window. Using the Printer Properties window provided by the Printers configuration, you can change the various properties for your machine as a printer. Click OK in the LPR GUI window to start printing.
Page 210: Changing The Machine Settings
Printing features Click OK to apply the changes and close the Printer Properties window. To take advantage of the printer features provided by your printer driver, press Properties. Unix printing Press OK to start the print job. Some features may not be available depending on models or options. It Changing the machine settings means that the features are not supported (see "Features by models"...
Page 211 Printing features Automatic/manual duplex printing may not be available depending on models. You can alternatively use the lpr printing system or other applications for odd-even printing. • Multiple pages: Print several pages on one side of the paper. • Page Border: Choose any of the border styles (e.g., Single-line hairline, Double-line hairline) Image tab In this tab, you can change the brightness, resolution, or image position of your...
Page 212: Using Optional Device Features
Using optional device features Select your printer driver from the Select Printer list. • CLP-68xND Series/ CLP-68xDW Series only. • Some features may not be available depending depending on model or optional goods (see "Variety feature" on page 8). From the printer driver If you install the optional device, you can use advanced printing features, such as proofing a job and printing a private job in the Print window.
Page 213 Using optional device features Some menus may not appear on the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not applicable to your machine. • Active Job: All of the print jobs waiting to be printed are listed in the active job queue in the order you sent them to the printer.
Page 214 • Easy Capture Manager • Samsung AnyWeb Print • Samsung Easy Color Manager • Easy Eco Driver • Using SyncThru™ Web Service • Using Samsung Easy Printer Manager • Using Samsung Printer Status • Using the Linux Unified Driver Configurator...
Page 215: Easy Capture Manager
Easy Capture Manager • This feature may not be available depending on model or optional goods (see "Software" on page 7). • Available for Windows OS users only (see "Software" on page 7). Capture your screen and launch Easy Capture Manager by simply pressing the Print Screen key. Now you can easily print your captured screen as captured or edited. 5.
Page 216: Samsung Anyweb Print
This tool helps you screen-capture, preview, scrap, and print Windows Internet Explorer pages more easily, than when you use an ordinary program. Download the software from the Samsung website then unpack and install it: (http://www.samsung.com > find your product > Support or Downloads).
Page 217: Samsung Easy Color Manager
Samsung Easy Color Manager Samsung Easy Color Manager helps users do fine adjustments with 6 color tones and other properties, such as brightness, contrast, and saturation. Color tone changes can be saved as a profile and can be used from the driver or from inside of the machine.
Page 218: Easy Eco Driver
Easy Eco Driver • This feature may not be available depending on model or optional goods (see "Software" on page 7). • Available for Windows OS users only (see "Software" on page 7). With the Easy Eco Driver, you can apply Eco features to save paper and toner before printing. To use this application, Start Easy Eco Driver before printing job checkbox in the printer properties should be checked.
Page 219: Syncthru Web Service Overview
Using SyncThru™ Web Service Click Login on the upper right of the SyncThru™ Web Service website. • Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher is the minimum requirement for SyncThru™ Web Service. Type in the ID and Password then click Login. Type in the below default ID and password.
Page 220: Using Syncthru™ Web Service
This tab allows you to maintain your machine by upgrading firmware and setting contact information for sending emails. You can also connect to Settings tab Samsung website or download drivers by selecting the Link menu. • Firmware Upgrade: Upgrade your machine’s firmware.
Page 221 Using SyncThru™ Web Service Click Apply. E-mail notification setup If the firewall is activated, the e-mail may not be sent successfully. In that case, contact the a network administrator. You can receive emails about your machine’s status by setting this option. By setting information such as IP address, host name, e-mail address and SMTP server information, the machine status (toner cartridge shortage or machine error) will be sent to a certain person's e-mail automatically.
Page 222: Using Samsung Easy Printer Manager
Printer list The Printer List displays printers installed on your computer and network printers added by network discovery (Windows Select Start > Programs or All Programs > Samsung Printers > Samsung only). Easy Printer Manager > Samsung Easy Printer Manager.
Page 223: Using Samsung Easy Printer Manager
Using Samsung Easy Printer Manager Printer This area gives you general information about your Quick links Displays Quick links to machine specific functions. This information machine. You can check information, such as the machine’s section also includes links to applications in the advanced model name, IP address (or Port name), and machine status.
Page 224: Device Settings
Using Samsung Easy Printer Manager Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not applicable to your machine. Device Settings You can configure various machine settings such as machine setup, paper, layout, emulation, network, and print information.
Page 225: Using Samsung Printer Status
Using Samsung Printer Status The Samsung Printer Status is a program that monitors and informs you of the Icon Mean Description machine status. Normal The machine is in ready mode and experiencing no errors or warnings. • The Samsung Printer Status window and its contents shown in this user’s...
Page 226: Using Samsung Printer Status
Using Samsung Printer Status Option You can set printing job alert related settings. Order Supplies You can order replacement toner cartridge(s) from online. User’s Guide You can view the online User’s Guide. This button opens the Troubleshooting Guide when an error occurs. You can directly open the troubleshooting section in the user’s guide.
Page 227: Using The Linux Unified Driver Configurator
After the driver is installed on your Linux system, the Unified Driver Configurator icon will automatically be created on your desktop. You can also click the Startup Menu icon and select Samsung Unified Driver > Unified Driver Configurator. Click each button on the left to switch to the corresponding configuration window.
Page 228: Using The Linux Unified Driver Configurator
Using the Linux Unified Driver Configurator Printers tab To use the on screen help, the Help or button from the window. View the current system’s printer configuration by clicking on the machine icon button on the left side of the Unified Driver Configurator window. After changing the configurations, click Exit to close the Unified Driver Configurator.
Page 229 Using the Linux Unified Driver Configurator The printer control buttons are, as follows: Classes tab • Refresh: Renews the available machines list. The Classes tab shows a list of available machine classes. • Add Printer: Allows you to add a new machines. •...
Page 230 Using the Linux Unified Driver Configurator Switches to Ports configuration. Ports configuration Shows all of the available ports. In this window, you can view the list of available ports, check the status of each Shows the port type, device connected to the port, and port and release a port that is stalled in a busy state when its owner has status.
Page 231 6. Troubleshooting This chapter gives helpful information for what to do if you encounter an error. • Paper feeding problems • Power and cable connecting problems • Printing problems • Printing quality problems • Operating system problems For errors that occur during the wireless software installation and settings, refer to the troubleshotting section in the wireless setting chapter (see "Troubleshooting for wireless network"...
Page 232: Paper Feeding Problems
Paper feeding problems Condition Suggested solutions Paper jams during printing. Clear the paper jam. Paper sticks together. • Check the maximum paper capacity of the tray. • Make sure that you are using the correct type of paper. • Remove paper from the tray and flex or fan the paper. •...
Page 233: Power And Cable Connecting Problems
Power and cable connecting problems Click this link to open an animation about solving power problems. Condition Suggested solutions The machine is not receiving power, • Connect the machine to the electricity supply first. If the machine has a (Power) button on the control, press it. or the connection cable between the •...
Page 234: Printing Problems
Printing problems Condition Possible cause Suggested solutions The machine does not The machine is not receiving power. Connect the machine to the electricity supply first. If the machine has a (Power) print. button on the control, press it. The machine is not selected as the default Select your machine as your default machine in Windows.
Page 235: Printing Problems
Printing problems Condition Possible cause Suggested solutions The machine does not The machine may be configured incorrectly. Check the Printing Preferences to ensure that all of the print settings are correct. print. The printer driver may be incorrectly installed. Uninstall and reinstall the machine’s driver. The machine is malfunctioning.
Page 236 Printing problems Condition Possible cause Suggested solutions The wrong printer driver was selected. Check the application’s printer selection menu to ensure that your machine is selected. The software application is malfunctioning. Try printing a job from another application. The operating system is malfunctioning. Exit Windows and reboot the computer.
Page 237 Printing problems Condition Possible cause Suggested solutions The machine does not Paper size and paper size setting do not match. Set the correct paper size in the Custom in Paper tab in Printing Preferences (see print custom-sized paper, "Opening printing preferences" on page 43). such as billing paper.
Page 238: Printing Quality Problems
Printing quality problems If the inside of the machine is dirty or paper has been loaded improperly, there might be a reduction in print quality. See the table below to clear the problem. Condition Suggested solutions Light or faded print •...
Page 239: Printing Quality Problems
Printing quality problems Condition Suggested solutions Toner specks • The paper may not meet specifications; for example, the paper may be too moist or rough. • The transfer roller may be dirty. Clean the inside of your machine (see "Cleaning the machine" on page 74). •...
Page 240 Printing quality problems Condition Suggested solutions Vertical lines If black vertical streaks appear on the page: • The surface (drum part) of the toner cartridge inside the machine has probably been scratched. Remove the toner cartridge and install a new one (see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 62). If white vertical streaks appear on the page: •...
Page 241 Printing quality problems Condition Suggested solutions Vertical repetitive defects If marks repeatedly appear on the printed side of the page at even intervals: • The toner cartridge may be damaged. If you still have the same problem, remove the toner cartridge and, install a new one (see "Replacing the toner cartridge"...
Page 242 Printing quality problems Condition Suggested solutions Misformed characters • If characters are improperly formed and producing hollow images, the paper stock may be too slick. Try different paper. Page skew • Ensure that the paper is loaded properly. • Check the paper type and quality. •...
Page 243 Printing quality problems Condition Suggested solutions Wrinkles or creases • Ensure that the paper is loaded properly. • Check the paper type and quality. • Turn the stack of paper over in the tray. Also try rotating the paper 180° in the tray. Back of printouts are dirty •...
Page 244 Printing quality problems Condition Suggested solutions Loose toner • Clean the inside of the machine (see "Cleaning the machine" on page 74). • Check the paper type, thickness, and quality. • Remove the toner cartridge and then, install a new one (see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 62). If the problem persists, the machine may require repair.
Page 245 Printing quality problems Condition Suggested solutions Curl If the printed paper is curled or paper does not feed into the machine: • Turn the stack of paper over in the tray. Also try rotating the paper 180° in the tray. •...
Page 246: Operating System Problems
Operating system problems Common Windows problems Condition Suggested solutions “File in Use” message appears Exit all software applications. Remove all software from the startup group, then restart Windows. Reinstall the printer driver. during installation. “General Protection Fault”, Close all other applications, reboot Windows and try printing again. “Exception OE”, “Spool 32”, or “Illegal Operation”...
Page 247: Operating System Problems
Operating system problems Common Mac problems Condition Suggested solutions The machine does not print PDF files Printing the PDF file as an image may enable the file to print. Turn on Print As Image from the Acrobat printing options. correctly. Some parts of graphics, text, or illustrations are missing.
Page 248 Operating system problems Common Linux problems condition Suggested solutions The machine does not print. • Check if the printer driver is installed in your system. Open Unified Driver Configurator and switch to the Printers tab in Printers configuration window to look at the list of available machines. Make sure that your machine is displayed on the list.
Page 249 Operating system problems condition Suggested solutions I encounter error “Cannot open port Avoid changing print job parameters (via LPR GUI, for example) while a print job is in progress. Known versions of CUPS device file” when printing a document. (Common UNIX Printing System) server break the print job whenever print options are changed and then try to restart the job from the beginning.
Page 250 Operating system problems Common PostScript problems The following situations are PS language specific and may occur when several printer languages are used. Problem Possible cause Solution The PostScript file cannot be The PostScript driver may not be installed • Install the PostScript driver (see "Software Installation" on page 127). printed correctly.
Page 251: Contact Samsung Worldwide
Contact SAMSUNG worldwide If you have any comments or questions regarding Samsung products, contact Country/Region Customer Care Center Web Site the Samsung customer care center. CAMEROON 7095-0077 www.samsung.com Country/Region Customer Care Center Web Site 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www.samsung.com/ca CANADA www.samsung.com/ ALBANIA 42 27 5755 www.samsung.com...
Page 252 ESTONIA 800-7267 www.samsung.com 1800 266 8282 FINLAND 030-6227 515 www.samsung.com 0800-112-8888 www.samsung.com INDONESIA FRANCE 01 48 63 00 00 www.samsung.com 021-5699-7777 01805 - SAMSUNG (726-7864 € www.samsung.com GERMANY IRAN 021-8255 www.samsung.com 0,14/min) ITALY 800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www.samsung.com GEORGIA 8-800-555-555 www.samsung.com JAMAICA 1-800-234-7267 www.samsung.com...
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Page 254 Customer Care Center Web Site SOUTH AFRICA 0860-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www.samsung.com 0-800-502-000 www.samsung.com/ua UKRAINE www.samsung.com/ SPAIN 902-1-SAMSUNG(902 172 678) www.samsung.com ua_ru SWEDEN 0771 726 7864 (SAMSUNG) www.samsung.com UZBEKISTAN 8-10-800-500-55-500 www.samsung.com 0848-SAMSUNG (7267864, CHF www.samsung.com/ch VENEZUELA 0-800-100-5303 www.samsung.com 0.08/min) SWITZERLAND www.samsung.com/ ch_fr(French)
Page 255: Access Point
Glossary The following glossary helps you get familiar with the product by understanding the terminologies commonly used with printing as well as An Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) is a scanning unit that will automatically mentioned in this user’s guide. feed an original sheet of paper so that the machine can scan some amount of the paper at once.
Page 256: Control Panel
Glossary BOOTP Coverage Bootstrap Protocol. A network protocol used by a network client to obtain its IP It is the printing term used for a toner usage measurement on printing. For address automatically. This is usually done in the bootstrap process of example, 5% coverage means that an A4 sided paper has about 5% image or text computers or operating systems running on them.
Page 257: Duty Cycle
Glossary DHCP A Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a client-server networking Dots Per Inch (DPI) is a measurement of resolution that is used for scanning and protocol. A DHCP server provides configuration parameters specific to the DHCP printing. Generally, higher DPI results in a higher resolution, more visible detail client host requesting, generally, information required by the client host to in the image, and a larger file size.
Page 258: Fuser Unit
Glossary EtherTalk Error Correction Mode (ECM) is an optional transmission mode built into Class 1 A suite of protocols developed by Apple Computer for computer networking. It fax machines or fax modems. It automatically detects and corrects errors in the was included in the original Mac (1984) and is now deprecated by Apple in favor fax transmission process that are sometimes caused by telephone line noise.
Page 259: Ieee 1284
Glossary Gateway IEEE A connection between computer networks, or between a computer network The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is an international and a telephone line. It is very popular, as it is a computer or a network that non-profit, professional organization for the advancement of technology allows access to another computer or network.
Page 260 Glossary ITU-T The Images Per Minute (IPM) is a way of measuring the speed of a printer. An IPM The International Telecommunication Union is an international organization rate indicates the number of single-sided sheets a printer can complete within established to standardize and regulate international radio and one minute.
Page 261: Mac Address
Glossary LDAP The Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) is a networking protocol for Modified Huffman (MH) is a compression method for decreasing the amount of querying and modifying directory services running over TCP/IP. data that needs to be transmitted between the fax machines to transfer the image recommended by ITU-T T.4.
Page 262 Glossary NetWare A network operating system developed by Novell, Inc. It initially used Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) is a model developed by the International cooperative multitasking to run various services on a PC, and the network Organization for Standardization (ISO) for communications. OSI offers a protocols were based on the archetypal Xerox XNS stack.
Page 263: Printer Driver
Glossary PostScript Protocol PostScript (PS) is a page description language and programming language used A convention or standard that controls or enables the connection, primarily in the electronic and desktop publishing areas. - that is run in an communication, and data transfer between two computing endpoints. interpreter to generate an image.
Page 264: Toner Cartridge
Glossary TCP/IP Server Message Block (SMB) is a network protocol mainly applied to share files, The Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and the Internet Protocol (IP); the set of printers, serial ports, and miscellaneous communications between nodes on a communications protocols that implement the protocol stack on which the network.
Page 265 Glossary TWAIN Watermark An industry standard for scanners and software. By using a TWAIN-compliant A watermark is a recognizable image or pattern in paper that appears lighter scanner with a TWAIN-compliant program, a scan can be initiated from within when viewed by transmitted light. Watermarks were first introduced in Bologna, the program.
Page 266 Glossary WPA-PSK WPA-PSK (WPA Pre-Shared Key) is special mode of WPA for small business or home users. A shared key, or password, is configured in the wireless access point (WAP) and any wireless laptop or desktop devices. WPA-PSK generates a unique key for each session between a wireless client and the associated WAP for more advanced security.
Page 267 Index google cloud printing accessories default settings installing tray setting ordering direct printing utility clearing paper AirPrint divice options tips for avoiding paper jams AnyWeb Print driver installation Unix layout backing up data Linux buttons eco printing common Linux problems entering character driver installation for network connected print screen...
Page 268 Index paper in the tray1 menu wireless network setup paper in the tray1 / optional trays numeric keypad emulation special media information n-up printing job management menu map menu overview common Mac problems optional tray multi-purpose (or manual feeder) tray driver installation for network connected ordering loading...
Page 269 Samsung Printer Status setting as a default machine labels secu printing special printer features output support service contact numbers UNIX preprinted paper...
Page 270 Infrastructure mode estimated life USB cable USB memory handling instructions how to back up non-Samsung and refilled disconnectiong how to manage redistributing toner PBC mode USB memory device replacing the cartridge WPS (the machine does not have a display...

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