Samsung CLX-216x manual Understanding the Status LED, Status LED with the toner cartridge messages

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Understanding the Status LED

The Status LED on the control panel shows the status of your machine. See the table below to know your machine’s status.

Status LED

Status

 

Description

 

 

 

 

Off

 

The machine is off-line.

 

 

The machine is in Power Save mode. When

 

 

 

data is received, or Black Start or Color Start

 

 

 

button was pressed, it switches to on-line

 

 

 

automatically.

 

 

 

 

Green

Blinking

When the backlight slowly blinks, the machine

 

 

 

is receiving data from the computer.

 

 

When the backlight fast blinks, the machine is

 

 

 

printing data.

 

 

 

 

On

The machine is on-line and can be used.

 

 

 

 

Red

Blinking

A minor error occurs and the machine is waiting

 

 

 

an error to be cleared. Check the display

 

 

 

message, and solve the problem referring to

 

 

 

Understanding display messages, see page

 

 

 

11.3.

 

 

The toner cartridge is low. Order a new toner

 

 

 

cartridge, see Ordering supplies on page 12.1.

 

 

 

You can temporarily improve print quality by

 

 

 

redistributing the toner. See page 10.4.

 

 

 

 

 

On

The toner cartridge is totally exhausted.

 

 

 

Remove the old toner cartridge and install a

 

 

 

new one. See page 10.5.

 

 

A problem has occurred such as a paper jam,

 

 

 

opened cover or no paper in the tray, so that the

 

 

 

machine can not continue the job. Check the

 

 

 

message on the display, and refer to

 

 

 

Understanding display messages on page 11.3

 

 

 

to solve the problem.

 

 

The toner cartridge is low, empty, or needs to

 

 

 

be installed a new one. See Understanding the

 

 

 

toner cartridge messages on the display

 

 

 

 

Note

Always check the message on the display to solve the problem. The instruction in Trouble shooting part will guide you to operate the machine properly. See page 11.1

Status LED with the toner cartridge messages

The status of toner cartridges is indicated by the status LED and the LCD display. If the toner cartridge is low or needs to be changed, the status LED turns red and the display shows the message. However the arrow mark (or marks) shows which color toner is of concern, or may be installed with a new cartridge.

Example

The above example shows the toner cartridges' status of the color shown by arrows. Check the message to find out what the problem is and how to solve it. See page 11.3 to browse the detailed information on error messages.

1.4 <Introduction>

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Contents Page Page Contact Samsung World Wide Country Customer Care Center Web SiteContents Copying Using USB flash memorySelecting and loading print media Basic printingSpecifications MaintenanceTroubleshooting Ordering suppliesEnvironmental and Safety Consideration Safety and Regulatory InformationImportant Precautions and Safety Information Laser Safety StatementRecycling Ozone SafetyPower Saver Radio Frequency EmissionsReplacing the Fitted Plug for UK Only Page Introduction Special featuresFeatures CLX-2160 CLX-2160N See the Software SectionMachine overview Front viewControl panel overview Status LED with the toner cartridge messages Understanding the Status LEDStatus LED Status DescriptionClearance space Finding more informationSelecting a location Printing a demo Altitude adjustmentClick Printer Setting Copy Menu System setupMenu overview Scan MenuAuto continue Using the power save modeChanging the display language Supplied software Printer driver featuresSoftware overview Linux System requirementsWindows MacintoshSupported operating systems Network setup CLX-2160N onlyConfiguring TCP/IP Printing a network configuration Setting ethernet speedRestoring the network configuration Dynamic addressing BOOTP/DHCPSelecting print media Selecting and loading print mediaLoading originals Type Size Dimensions Weight Capacitya Supported print media types and sizesGuidelines for selecting and storing print media Media sizes supported in each modeMode Size Source Guidelines for special print mediaTo avoid damaging the machine, use only Loading paper in the tray Loading paperTray Changing the size of the paper in the tray Close the paper cover Slide the tray back into the machineLoad the paper with the side to be printed on facing up Tips on using the manual feederManual feeder Setting the paper size and type Selecting the paper tray Changing the settings for each copyCopying Reduced/Enlarged copyOriginal type Changing the default copy settingsSetting copy timeout Up or 4-up copying Using special copy featuresID card copying Poster copying Clone copyingErasing background images Printing a document Canceling a print jobBasic printing Scanning basics Scanning to an application using a local ConnectionScanning Scanning to a network client Scanning using a network connection CLX-2160N onlyPreparing for network scanning Adding the machine to the Network Scan programSetting network scan timeout Changing the settings for each scan jobChanging the default scan settings Plugging in a USB memory device Using USB flash memoryAbout USB memory Customizing scan to USB Scanning to a USB memory deviceScanning Deleting an image file Printing from a USB memory deviceManaging USB memory Formatting a USB memory devicePrinting directly from a digital camera Viewing the USB memory statusClearing memory MaintenancePrinting reports Printing a reportCleaning the inside Cleaning your machineCleaning the outside Cleaning the scan unit Toner cartridge storage Maintaining the toner cartridgeRedistributing toner Expected cartridge lifeReplacing the toner cartridge Replacing the imaging unit Maintenance Replacing the waste toner container Checking the machine’s serial number Maintenance partsManaging your machine from the website Checking replaceablesClearing paper jams TroubleshootingTips for avoiding paper jams Paper exit area Understanding display messages Low Heat Error Message Meaning Suggested solutions Install TonerInstall Cycle PowerSolving other problems Paper feeding problemsPrinting problems Dropouts Printing quality problemsToner specks Vertical lines Condition Suggested solutions White SpotsCondition Suggested solutions Vertical repetitive Color or BlackWrinkles or Condition Suggested solutions Curl or waveCondition Suggested solutions Character Voids CreasesCopying problems Scanning problemsCommon Macintosh problems Network Scan problems CLX-2160N onlyCommon Windows problems Common Linux problems Problem Possible cause and solutionsYou should wait for completion Problem Possible cause and solutions Ordering supplies How to purchaseSupplies How to purchase SuppliesPrinter specifications SpecificationsGeneral specifications Scanner and copier specifications Index NumericsSystem requirements Macintosh Software section Contents Sharing the Printer Locally Using Your Printer in Linux Typical Installation Installing Printer SoftwareInstalling Software for Local Printing Custom Installation Select Typical installation for a local printer. Click NextSelect Custom installation. Click Next Select the components to be installed and click NextInstalling Software for Network Printing Custom Installation Select Custom installation. Click Next Reinstalling Printer Software Select the components you want to reinstall and click NextRemoving Printer Software NextSelect your printer driver from the Name drop-down list Printing a DocumentPrinting to a file PRN Paper Orientation Printer SettingsLayout Tab Scaling Printing Paper TabSource Quality Color ModeGraphics Tab Advanced OptionsPrinter Tab Extras TabAbout Tab Using a Favorite Setting Using HelpAdvanced Printing Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up PrintingPrinting Posters Printing BookletsFitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size Printing on Both Sides of PaperPrinting a Reduced or Enlarged Document NoneCreating a Watermark Using WatermarksUsing an Existing Watermark Editing a WatermarkUsing a Page Overlay Using OverlaysWhat is an Overlay? Creating a New Page OverlayCheck the Share this printer box Setting Up a Host ComputerSetting Up a Client Computer Select Local Port and click New PortUnderstanding Smart Panel Toner LevelChanging the Smart Panel Program Settings Opening the Troubleshooting GuideUsing Printer Settings Utility Using Onscreen Help FileScanning Using Samsung SmarThru Uninstalling Samsung SmarThruUsing Samsung SmarThru Windows XP Scanning Process with TWAIN- enabled SoftwareScanning Using the WIA Driver Windows Vista Getting Started Installing the Unified Linux DriverInstalling the Unified Linux Driver Uninstalling the Unified Linux Driver Click UninstallOpening the Unified Driver Configurator Using the Unified Driver ConfiguratorPrinters Configuration Printers TabClasses Tab Scanners ConfigurationPorts Configuration Sharing Ports Between Printers and ScannersConfiguring Printer Properties Printing a Document Printing from ApplicationsClick Properties Scanning a DocumentPrinting Files Using the Image Manager Adding Job Type SettingsTools Function Uninstalling the Printer driver Installing Software for MacintoshInstall the Printer driver Double-click the Samsung Splc Installer iconUninstalling the Scan driver Setting Up the PrinterInstall the Scan driver For a Network-connected MacintoshPrinting Changing Printer SettingsLayout Setting Printing a DocumentPrinting Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper Printer Features SettingResolutionQuality Paper TypeScanning Index WIA, scan Ver