Samsung ML-3051ND manual Understanding Smart Panel, Toner Level, Buy Now, Troubleshooting Guide

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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 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.

-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.

2Buy Now

You can order replacement toner cartridge(s) online.

3Troubleshooting Guide

You can view Help to solve problems.

4Printer Setting

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

NOTE: If your printer is connected to a network and you are a Windows user, the SyncThru Web Service window appears instead of the Printer Settings Utility window. Mac OS X and Linux do not support network environments.

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Contents Page Page Contact Samsung worldwide Switzerland Contents Maintenance TroubleshootingInstalling accessories SpecificationsImportant Precautions and Safety Information FCC Statement for Wireless LAN use FCC RegulationsCanadian Radio Interference Regulations Federal Communications Commission FCCWireless Guidance European States qualified under wireless approvalsEuropean States with restrictions on use Replacing the Fitted Plug for UK Only Special features Special features Printer overview Finding more informationIntroduction You can print in Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP/2003Printer overview Features ML-3050 ML-3051N ML-3051NDFront view Rear view Control panel overview ML-3051N and ML-3051NDFinding more information System setup Using control panel menus ML-3051N,ML-3051NDonlyAccessing control panel menus Menu overviewInformation menu Layout menuPaper menu Graphic menuSystem Setup menu Emulation menuPostScript Printing a demo Changing the display language ML-3051N,MLNetwork menu ML-3050, ML-3051NChanging the font setting Using toner save modeUsing the control panel button From the software applicationSoftware overview Supplied softwarePrinter driver features FeatureSystem requirements WindowsMacintosh LinuxRequirements Network setup Configuring TCP/IPVia network administration programs Supported operating systemsConfiguring EtherTalk Configuring IPX frame typesDynamic addressing BOOTP/DHCP Static addressingSetting Ethernet speed Restoring the network configurationPrinting a network configuration Using SetIP programLoading print media Selecting print mediaType Size Dimensions Weighta Capacityb Supported sizes of paperGuidelines for special print media Guidelines for selecting and storing print mediaMedia type Guidelines Loading paper Using the tray 1 or the optional tray Changing the size of the paper in the trayUsing the multi-purpose tray Load the paper with the side to be printed on facing upUsing manual feed mode Tips on using the multi-purpose trayPrinting to the output tray Face down Selecting an output locationPrinting to the rear cover Face up Canceling a print job Printing a document Canceling a print jobBasic printing Printing a documentOrdering supplies and accessories AccessoriesHow to purchase Toner cartridgesMaintenance Cleaning the printerCleaning the outside of the printer Cleaning the inside of the printerMaintaining the toner cartridge Checking the remaining tonerRedistributing toner cartridge Replacing the toner cartridgeToner Low appears on the display. ML-3051N,ML-3051ND only Open the front cover Pull the toner cartridge outClearing the Toner Low Replace Toner message Maintenance partsItems Yield Average Troubleshooting Clearing paper jamsPaper feed area TrayOptional tray Multi-purpose trayAround the toner cartridge Paper exit areaDuplex unit area ML-3051NDonly Duplex jamTips for avoiding paper jams Troubleshooting checklist Condition Suggested solutionsUnderstanding the Status LED Status DescriptionUnderstanding display messages Toner cartridge-related messages Solving general printing problems Settings and Printers. Right Spool Settings buttonClick the Samsung ML-3050 Series PCL 6 printer iconSolving print quality problems Condition Suggested solutions Back ScatterMisformed CharactersCommon Windows problems Common PostScript problemsCommon Linux problems Common Macintosh problemsInstalling accessories Precautions when installing accessoriesInstalling a memory Dimm Disconnect the power cordSetting the memory in the PostScript printer properties Installing a wireless network interface cardSelect the Samsung ML-3050 Series PS printer Configuring the wireless network parameters Configuring basic network settingsSetting Encryption Selecting the authentication typeHexadecimal Alphanumeric Specifications Printer specificationsPrinter specifications Specifications and DescriptionIndex System requirements Linux 3.3 Macintosh 3.3 Windows Software section Contents Using Windows Postscript Driver Using Your Printer with a Macintosh Installing Printer Software Installing Software for Local PrintingTypical Installation Select Typical installation for a local printer. Click NextCustom Installation Select Custom installation. Click Next Select the components to be installed and click NextInstalling Software for Network Printing Custom Installation Installing Printer Software in Windows Reinstalling Printer Software Select the components you want to reinstall and click NextRemoving Printer Software NextPrinting a Document Select your printer driver from the Name drop-down listLayout Tab Printer SettingsPaper Orientation Source Paper TabScaling Printing Image Mode ResolutionToner Save Mode Graphics TabAbout Tab Extras TabPrinter Tab Using a Favorite Setting Using HelpAdvanced 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 ComputerCheck the Share this printer box Select Local Port and click New PortTroubleshooting Guide Printer SettingUnderstanding Smart Panel Toner LevelOpening the Troubleshooting Guide Using Printer Settings UtilityChanging the Smart Panel Program Settings Using Onscreen Help FileInstalling the Unified Linux Driver Installing the Unified Linux DriverGetting Started Using the Unified Driver Configurator Uninstalling the Unified Linux DriverOpening the Unified Driver Configurator Click UninstallPrinters Configuration Ports ConfigurationPrinters Tab Classes TabConfiguring Printer Properties Printing from ApplicationsPrinting Files Following four tabs display at the top of the windowInstalling printer driver for Macintosh Install the Printer driverUninstalling the Printer driver ML-3050 onlySetting Up the Printer For a Network-connected MacintoshFor a USB-connected Macintosh Select Socket/HP Jet Direct in Printer TypeChanging Printer Settings Layout SettingPrinting Printing a DocumentPrinter Features Setting ResolutionQualityPrinting Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper Reverse DuplexDuplex Printing Index Windows 15 toner save 15 true-type option Rev
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