Samsung CLP-650 Series manual Using Smart Panel, Understanding Smart Panel, Toner Level

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6 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 the this program, you need:

-Windows 98 or higher (Windows NT 4.0 can be used only for network-supported printers.) To check for Operating System(s) 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 Printer software CD.

Understanding Smart Panel

If an error occurs while printing, Smart Panel appears automatically, showing the error. You can also launch Smart Panel manually from the Windows task bar. Double-click the Smart Panel icon on the Windows task bar.

Double click this icon.

Or, 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 the Smart Panel icon on the Windows task bar and select your printer name.

•The Smart Panel window and its contents shown in this Software section may differ depending on the printer in use.

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

 

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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 the toner cartridge(s) shown above window may differ depending on the printer in use.

2Buy Now

You can order replacement toner cartridge online.

3Troubleshooting Guide

You can view Help to solve problems.

4Printer Setting

You can configure various printer settings in the Printer Settings Utility window.

NOTES: If you connect your printer to a network, the SyncThru Web Service window appears instead of the Printer Settings Utility window.

5Driver Setting

You can use the printer properties window, which allows you to access all of the printer options you need for using your printer. For details, See “Printer Settings” on page 13.

Opening the Troubleshooting Guide

Using the troubleshooting guide, you can view solutions for error status problems.

Right-click the Smart Panel icon on the Windows task bar and select Troubleshooting Guide.

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Contents Page Page Country Customer Care Center Web Site Contents Clearing Paper Jams Configuring Network Parameters on the Control PanelReplacing Supplies Important Precautions and Safety Information Recycling D e c la r a tio n o f Co n fo rm ity L V D ,EM C Special Features IntroductionPrinter Features Features CLP-650 CLP-650NRight Side View Printer ComponentsFront View Setting Up Your Printer UnpackingPrinter software CD Components may differ from one country to anotherInstalling the Toner Cartridges Grip Slide the tray back into the printer Loading PaperLoad paper with the print side facing up Changing the Size of the Paper in the Tray Setting Up Your Printer If you are a Macintosh user, you can use only a USB cable Connecting a Printer CableFor Local Printing Using an Ethernet Cable Turning the Printer OnPrinting a Demo For Network Printing CLP-650N onlySystem Requirements Installing the Printer SoftwareChanging the Display Language Printer Driver Features Driver FeatureFeature Samsung proprietary PrinterUsing the Control Panel Understanding the Control PanelDisplay Message DescriptionButtons Button DescriptionOverview of Control Panel Menus Using Control Panel MenusAccessing Control Panel Menus Explanation Information MenuPaper Menu Color Menu Layout MenuGraphics Menu Setup Menu Printer MenuPCL Menu PostScript MenuItems you can check FuserConfig TCP to Yes Network Menu CLP-650N onlyPrint Net CFG Parameters you have setUsing Print Materials Choosing Paper and Other MaterialsSizes and Capacities Guidelines for Paper and Special MaterialsUsing the Multi-purpose Tray Using Tray1Using the Optional Tray Using the Manual Feed Load envelopes into the Multi-purpose Tray only Printing on Special Print MaterialsPrinting on Envelopes Printing on Labels Printing on Preprinted PaperPrinting on Card Stock or Custom- sized Materials Canceling a Print Job Windows 98SE/Me or Cancel Windows NT 4.0/2000/ XP/2003Basic Printing Printing a DocumentPrinting a Configuration Maintaining Your PrinterReplacing Supplies Managing Toner CartridgesToner Cartridge Storage Toner Cartridge Life ExpectancyMaintaining Your Printer Replacing Toner Cartridges Replacing the Paper Transfer Belt Turn the printer on Replacing the Fuser Unit Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Outside of the PrinterCleaning the Inside of the Printer Do not touch the green surface, the OPC drum, on the frontTo access SyncThru Web Service Managing your Printer from the WebsiteStart a web browser, such as Internet Explorer from Windows Your printer’s embedded web page opensSolving Problems Troubleshooting ChecklistStatus Response Line/Continue buttonSolving General Printing Problems Problem Possible Cause SolutionSelect Download as Bit Image Advanced Options windowTo Normal or DraftClearing Paper Jams Paper Feed AreaMessage Location GoTo JamMulti-purpose Tray Inside the Printer Paper Exit Area Solving Problems Optional Tray2 Solving Problems Solving Problems Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams Solving Print Quality ProblemsProblem Solution Color or Black BackgroundToner smear VerticalUnderstanding Display Messages Printer Install Indicated color Authorized service agentService agent Problem, contact a servicePrint quality is not Optimal. When ‘Color Toner Empty’ Replace Life span When the Replace TransferReplace Tray1 Life span Contact a service Pick-roller Then back on, reinstallProblem Possible Cause and Solution Common Windows Problems Common PS ErrorsCommon Macintosh Problems Common Linux Problems Denied errors Get error messagesIssue How do I specifyUsing Your Printer on a Network CLP-650N only Setting Up a Network Connected PrinterConfiguring Network Parameters on the Control Panel About Sharing the Printer on a NetworkPrinting a Network Configuration Setting Network ProtocolsConfiguring TCP/IP Static AddressingPress the Upper Level button Dynamic Addressing BOOTP/DHCPConfiguring IPX Frame Types 13Press the On Line/Continue button to return to ready mode Restoring the Network ConfigurationRebooting the Network Interface Card Installing Printer Options Precautions When Installing Printer OptionsInstalling a memory Dimm Notch Replace the control board coverActivating the added memory in the PS printer properties Specifications Printer SpecificationsPaper Specifications Overview10.2 Guidelines for Using PaperSupported Sizes of Paper Paper Specifications Paper Output CapacityPaper Input Capacity Printer and Paper Storage EnvironmentEnvelopes LabelsIndex Inside 6.8 outside 6.8 componentsSoftware section Contents Using Windows Postscript Driver Using Your Printer with a Macintosh Installing Printer Software in Windows Installing Printer SoftwareInstalling Software for Local Printing Typical InstallationCustom Installation Select Custom installation. Click Next Installing Software for Network Printing Custom Installation Installing Printer Software in Windows Changing the Software Language Reinstalling Printer SoftwareSelect the components you want to reinstall and click Next Removing Printer Software NextSelect your printer driver from the Name drop-down list Paper Orientation Printer SettingsLayout Tab Scaling Printing Paper TabSource Color Mode Graphics TabQuality Click the Graphic tab to display the properties shown belowExtras Tab WatermarkOverlay Output OptionsUsing a Favorite Setting Using HelpAbout Tab Printer TabAdvanced Printing Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up PrintingPrinting Posters Printing BookletsPrinting on Both Sides of Paper Printing a Reduced or Enlarged DocumentFitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size NoneUsing Watermarks Using an Existing WatermarkCreating a Watermark Editing a WatermarkUsing Overlays What is an Overlay?Using a Page Overlay Creating a New Page OverlayUsing Windows PostScript Driver AdvancedSetting Up a Host Computer Setting Up a Client ComputerSharing the Printer Locally Check the Share this printer boxUsing Smart Panel Opening the Troubleshooting GuideUnderstanding Smart Panel Toner LevelUsing Printer Settings Utility Changing the Smart Panel Program SettingsUsing Onscreen Help You can view Printer Settings Utility help on screenUsing Your Printer in Linux System RequirementsSupported OS Recommended CapacitiesInstalling the Printer Driver Changing the Printer Connection Method Select Complete uninstall and then click Uninstall Using the Configuration ToolUninstalling the Printer Driver Changing Llpr Properties Mac OS 10.1 or higher Using Your Printer with a MacintoshInstalling Software for Macintosh Setting Up the Printer For a Network-connected MacintoshFor a USB-connected Macintosh Mac OS 8.6 ~Changing Printer Settings Layout SettingPrinting Printing a DocumentPrinter Features Setting ResolutionQualityPrinting Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper Fit toLanguage, change 10 Layout properties, set Windows 15 toner save 15 true-type optionPage Rev
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