Samsung ML-4050 Series Understanding Smart Panel, Toner Level, Buy Now, Troubleshooting Guide

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7 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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Right Spool Settings buttonClick the Samsung ML-4050 Series PCL 6 printer iconSolving print quality problems Condition Suggested solutions Vertical Condition Suggested solutions Curl or waveRepetitive DefectsCommon Windows problems Common PostScript problemsCommon Linux problems Common Macintosh problemsInstallable Options section to InstalledInstalling accessories Precautions when installing accessoriesInstalling a memory Dimm Disconnect the power cordSetting the memory in the PostScript printer properties Installing a wireless network interface card Removing a DimmConfiguring the wireless network parameters Selecting the authentication typeConfiguring basic network settings Using the hard disk Installing the hard diskSetting Encryption Restoring default values for wireless networkingSetting the hard disk in the printer properties Setting the time and datePrinting with the optional hard disk Storing a jobPrinting a stored job Deleting a stored jobControlling the active job queue To delete a file from the queuePrinting using the form files To promote a file from the queueTo print a file immediately Specifications Printer specificationsSpecifications and Description Index 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 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 Next Removing Printer SoftwarePrinting a Document Select your printer driver from the Name drop-down listPrinter Settings Layout TabPaper Orientation Paper Tab SourceScaling Printing Image Mode ResolutionToner Save Mode Graphics TabJob Setting On the Job SettingExtras Tab Using 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 AdvancedUsing the shortcut icon Using the right-click menuOverview Direct Print Utility PrintingSetting 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 Changing the Smart Panel Program SettingsUsing Printer Settings Utility Using Onscreen Help FileInstalling the Unified Linux Driver Installing the Unified Linux DriverGetting Started Uninstalling the Unified Linux Driver Click UninstallUsing the Unified Driver Configurator Printers ConfigurationOpening the Unified Driver Configurator Double-clickUnified Driver Configurator on the desktopConfiguring Printer Properties Ports ConfigurationClasses Tab Printing from Applications Printing FilesFile menu Installing Software for Macintosh Install the Printer driverUninstalling the Printer driver Click ContinueSetting Up the Printer For a Network-connected MacintoshFor a USB-connected Mac OS 8.6 ~Changing Printer Settings Layout SettingPrinting a Document Printer Features Setting ResolutionQualityPrinting Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper Reverse DuplexDuplex Printing Index Image mode 15 resolution Macintosh GGGGGGGGGGGGGRev
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