Samsung ML-1630W manual Understanding Smart Panel, Buy Now, Troubleshooting Guide, Printer Setting

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5 Using Smart Panel

Smart Panel is a program that monitors and informs you of the status of the printer, and allows you to customize the printer’s settings. Smart Panel is installed automatically when you install the printer software.

NOTES:

•To use this program, you need:

-To check for Operating System(s) that are compatible with your printer, refer to Printer Specifications in your Printer User’s Guide.

-Mac OS X 10.3 or higher

-Linux. To check for Linux systems that are compatible with your printer, refer to Printer Specifications in your Printer User’s Guide.

-Internet Explorer version 5.0 or higher for flash animation in HTML Help.

•If you need to know the exact name of your printer, you can check the supplied CD-ROM.

Understanding Smart Panel

If an error occurs while printing, Smart Panel appears automatically, showing the error.

You can also launch Smart Panel manually. Double-click the Smart Panel icon on the Windows task bar (in Windows), or Notification Area (in Linux). You can also click it on the status bar (in Mac OS X).

Double-click this icon in Windows.

Click this icon in Mac OS X.

Click this icon in Linux.

If you are a Windows user, from the Start menu, select Programs or All Programs → your printer driver name → Smart Panel.

NOTES:

•If you have already installed more than one Samsung printer, first select the printer model you want in order to use the corresponding Smart Panel. Right-click (in Windows or Linux) or click (in Mac OS X) the Smart Panel icon and select your printer name.

•The Smart Panel window and its contents shown in this Software User’s Guide may differ depending on the printer or Operating System in use.

The Smart Panel program displays the current status of the printer, the level of toner remaining in the toner cartridge(s) and various other information. You can also change settings.

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1Toner Level

You can view the level of toner remaining in the toner cartridge(s). The printer and the number of toner cartridge(s) shown in the above window may differ depending on the printer in use. Any printers do not have this feature.

Buy Now

You can order replacement toner cartridge(s) online.

Troubleshooting Guide

You can view Help to solve problems.

Printer Setting

You can configure various printer settings in the Printer Settings Utility window. Any printers do not have this feature.

NOTE: If your machine is connected a network, the SyncThru Web Service window appears instead of the Printer Settings Utility window. This program is supported in Windows, MAC OS X. But in Linux, it is supported only in certain software, such as Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher, Safari 1.3 or higher, Mozilla FireFox 1.5 or higher.

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Contents User’s Guide Page Country Customer Care Center Web Site Contact Samsung World WideTaiwan Contents Troubleshooting MaintenanceOrdering supplies and accessories SpecificationsFinding more information About this user’s guideImportant Precautions and Safety Information Safety and Regulatory InformationPower Saver Environmental and Safety ConsiderationOzone Safety RecyclingFCC Statement for Wireless LAN use United States of AmericaDeclaration of Conformity European Countries Replacing the Fitted Plug for UK Only Regulatory Compliance StatementsGreen and Yellow Earth Blue Openssl License Viii Special features Special features Machine overview Control panel overviewIntroduction Front view Machine overviewRear view Display Control panel overviewSupplied software Software overviewSystem requirements Printer driver featuresOperating Requirements recommended System MacintoshGetting Started Setting up the hardwareUsing SetIP program Setting up the networkInstalling the program Supported network environmentsInstalling the software Configuring basic network settings Using a wireless networkSelect Network NameSSID in Ssid Setup Operation Mode is InfrastructureAltitude adjustment Selecting print media Selecting and loading print mediaGuidelines for selecting and storing print media Type Size Dimensions Weighta Capacityb Specifications on print mediaMedia type Guidelines Guidelines for special print mediaChanging the paper size in the tray Loading paper in the traySelect Printers and Faxes Setting the paper size and typeBasic printing Canceling a print jobPrinting a document Double-click the Samsung ML-1630W Series iconCleaning your machine MaintenanceCleaning the outside Cleaning the insideMaintenance Redistributing toner Maintaining the cartridgeToner cartridge storage Expected cartridge lifeMaintenance Replacing the toner cartridge Items Yield Average Maintenance PartsManaging your machine from the website To access SyncThru Web ServiceStatus display Explanation Solution TroubleshootingTips for avoiding paper jams Clearing paper jamsTroubleshooting Rear and inside the machine Troubleshooting Exit area Inner cover Open Understanding display messagesPaper feeding problems Solving other problemsPrinting problems Condition Suggested solutionsCondition Possible cause Suggested solutions Printing quality problems Misformed Condition Suggested solutions Curl or waveCharacters SkewCondition Suggested solutions Loose toner Common Windows problemsCharacter Voids Horizontal stripesCommon Macintosh problems Common Linux problemsProblem Suggested solutions Program, click File Print IllustratorHow to purchase Ordering supplies and accessoriesSupplies How to purchase SuppliesGeneral specifications SpecificationsPrinter specifications General specifications Printer specificationsControl Panel GlossaryIndex Software section Contents Sharing the Printer Locally Using Your Printer in Linux Installing Software for Local Printing Installing Printer SoftwareSelect Typical installation for a local printer. Click Next Custom InstallationSelect the components to be installed and click Next Select Custom installation. Click NextInstalling Software for Network Printing Installing Printer Software in Windows Custom Installation Installing Printer Software in Windows Removing Printer Software Reinstalling Printer SoftwareSelect your printer driver from the Name drop-down list Printing a DocumentPrinter Settings Printing to a file PRNSelect Printers and Faxes Select your printer driver icon Paper Tab Layout TabToner Save Mode ResolutionGraphics Tab DarknessExtras Tab About TabPrinter Tab Using Help Using a Favorite SettingPrinting Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up Printing Advanced PrintingPrinting Posters Printing a Reduced or Enlarged DocumentFitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size Using an Existing Watermark Using WatermarksCreating a Watermark Editing a WatermarkWhat is an Overlay? Using OverlaysUsing a Page Overlay Creating a New Page OverlaySetting Up a Client Computer Setting Up a Host ComputerCheck the Share this printer box Double-clickPrinters and FaxesPrinter Setting Troubleshooting GuideUnderstanding Smart Panel Buy NowUsing Printer Settings Utility Opening the Troubleshooting GuideChanging the Smart Panel Program Settings Using Onscreen Help FileInstalling the Unified Linux Driver Installing the Unified Linux DriverGetting Started Click Uninstall Uninstalling the Unified Linux DriverUsing the Unified Driver Configurator Using SetIP programOpening the Unified Driver Configurator Starting the programPorts Configuration Printers ConfigurationPrinting from Applications Configuring Printer Properties Printing a DocumentFollowing four tabs display at the top of the window Printing FilesInstalling Software Uninstalling softwareSelect Uninstall and click Uninstall For a Network-connected Setting Up the PrinterClick Add on the Printer List Select Socket/HP Jet Direct in Printer TypeFor a USB-connected Printing Changing Printer SettingsPrinting a Document GraphicsSelect the page order from the Layout Direction option Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of PaperIndex
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