Samsung ML-D1630A manual Installing the Unified Linux Driver, Getting Started

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6 Using Your Printer in Linux

You can use your machine in a Linux environment.

This chapter includes:

Getting Started

Installing the Unified Linux Driver

Using SetIP program

Using the Unified Driver Configurator

Configuring Printer Properties

Printing a Document

Installing the Unified Linux Driver

Installing the Unified Linux Driver

1Make sure that you connect your machine to your computer. Turn both the computer and the machine on.

2When the Administrator Login window appears, type in root in the Login field and enter the system password.

NOTE: You must log in as a super user (root) to install the printer software. If you are not a super user, ask your system administrator.

3Insert the printer software CD-ROM. The CD-ROM will automatically run.

Getting Started

The supplied CD-ROM provides you with Samsung’s Unified Linux Driver package for using your machine with a Linux computer.

After the driver is installed on your Linux system, the driver package allows you to monitor a number of machine devices via fast ECP parallel ports and USB simultaneously.

The Unified Linux Driver package is supplied with a smart and flexible installation program. You don't need to search for additional components that might be necessary for the Unified Linux Driver software: all required packages will be carried onto your system and installed automatically; this is possible on a wide set of the most popular Linux clones.

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If the CD-ROM does not automatically run, click the icon at the bottom of the desktop. When the Terminal screen appears, type in:

If the CD-ROM is secondary master and the location to mount is /mnt/cdrom,

[root@localhost root]#mount -t iso9660 /dev/hdc /mnt/ cdrom

[root@localhost root]#cd /mnt/cdrom/Linux [root@localhost root]#./install.sh

NOTE: The installation program runs automatically if you have an autorun software package installed and configured.

4When the welcome screen appears, click Next.

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Contents User’s Guide Page Contact Samsung worldwide Singapore Contents Ordering supplies and accessories MaintenanceTroubleshooting SpecificationsAbout this user’s guide Finding more informationSafety and Regulatory Information Important Precautions and Safety InformationCalifornia USA Only Environmental and Safety ConsiderationOzone Safety RecyclingDeclaration of Conformity European Countries FCC Statement for Wireless LAN useUnited States of America Regulatory Compliance Statements Replacing the Fitted Plug for UK OnlyOpenssl License Vii Introduction Special featuresSpecial features Machine overview Control panel overview Machine overview Front viewRear view Control panel overview DisplaySoftware overview Supplied softwarePrinter driver features System requirementsMacintosh Operating Requirements recommended SystemSetting up the hardware Getting StartedPrinting Configuration report Setting up the networkUsing a wired network Setting IP addressOpen Control Panel Open System Preferences Network parameter settingInstalling the software CenterUsing a wireless network Checking your Network EnvironmentsDhcp IP assignment Connect your machine to the network, Open Control PanelRestoring factory default settings Configuring the machine’s wireless network Using SyncThru Web ServiceNow go to Installing the software Altitude adjustment Selecting and loading print media Selecting print mediaGuidelines for selecting and storing print media Specifications on print media Type Size Dimensions Weighta CapacitybGuidelines for special print media Media type GuidelinesLoading paper in the tray Changing the paper size in the traySetting the paper size and type Select Printers and FaxesPrinting a document Canceling a print jobBasic printing Double-click the Samsung ML-1630W Series iconCleaning the outside MaintenanceCleaning your machine Cleaning the insideMaintenance Maintaining the cartridge Redistributing tonerMaintenance Replacing the toner cartridge Maintenance Parts Items Yield AverageTo access SyncThru Web Service Managing your machine from the websiteTips for avoiding paper jams TroubleshootingStatus display Explanation Solution Clearing paper jamsTroubleshooting Rear and inside the machine Troubleshooting Exit area Inner cover Understanding display messages OpenPrinting problems Solving other problemsPaper feeding problems Condition Suggested solutionsCondition Possible cause Suggested solutions Printing quality problems Characters Condition Suggested solutions Curl or waveMisformed SkewCharacter Voids Common Windows problemsCondition Suggested solutions Loose toner Horizontal stripesProblem Suggested solutions Common Linux problemsCommon Macintosh problems Program, click File Print IllustratorSupplies How to purchase Ordering supplies and accessoriesHow to purchase SuppliesPrinter specifications SpecificationsGeneral specifications General specifications Printer specificationsGlossary Control PanelIndex Software section Contents Sharing the Printer Locally Using Your Printer in Linux Installing Printer Software Installing Software for Local PrintingCustom 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 Installing Printer Software in Windows Custom Installation Installing Printer Software in Windows Reinstalling Printer Software Removing Printer SoftwarePrinting a Document Select your printer driver from the Name drop-down listSelect Printers and Faxes Select your printer driver icon Printer SettingsPrinting to a file PRN Layout Tab Paper TabGraphics Tab ResolutionToner Save Mode DarknessPrinter Tab Extras TabAbout Tab Using a Favorite Setting Using HelpAdvanced Printing Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up PrintingFitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size Printing PostersPrinting a Reduced or Enlarged Document Creating 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 Double-clickPrinters and FaxesUnderstanding Smart Panel Troubleshooting GuidePrinter Setting Buy NowChanging the Smart Panel Program Settings Opening the Troubleshooting GuideUsing Printer Settings Utility Using Onscreen Help FileGetting Started Installing the Unified Linux DriverInstalling the Unified Linux Driver Uninstalling the Unified Linux Driver Click UninstallOpening the Unified Driver Configurator Using SetIP programUsing the Unified Driver Configurator Starting the programPrinters Configuration Ports ConfigurationConfiguring Printer Properties Printing a Document Printing from ApplicationsPrinting Files Following four tabs display at the top of the windowSelect Uninstall and click Uninstall Installing SoftwareUninstalling software Click Add on the Printer List Setting Up the PrinterFor a Network-connected Select Socket/HP Jet Direct in Printer TypeFor a USB-connected Printing a Document Changing Printer SettingsPrinting GraphicsPrinting Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper Select the page order from the Layout Direction optionIndex Page Rev.3.00

ML-D1630A specifications

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