Samsung ML-186XW manual About this user’s guide, Convention Description Example

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about this user’s guide

This user’s guide provides information about basic understanding of the machine as well as detailed explanation on each step during actual usage. It is a valuable resource for both novice and professional users for the proper installation and use of the machine.

•Read the safety information before using the machine.

•If you have a problem using the machine, refer to the troubleshooting chapter. (See "Troubleshooting" on page 55.)

•Terms used in this user’s guide are explained in the glossary chapter. (See "Glossary" on page 71.)

•All illustrations in this user’s guide may differ from your machine depending on its options or models.

•The procedures in this user’s guide are mainly based on Windows XP.

•Use Index to find information.

Convention

Some terms in this guide are used interchangeably, as below:

•Document is synonymous with original.

•Paper is synonymous with media, or print media.

•Machine refers to printer or MFP.

The following table offers the conventions of this guide:

Convention	Description	Example

Bold	For texts on the display or button names on the machine.	Cancel
Note	Provides additional information or details for the machine function and feature.	The date format may differ from country
		to country.
Caution	Contains information you can use to protect the machine from possible	Do not touch the surface of the drum
	mechanical damage or malfunction.	located in the toner cartridge or imaging
		unit.
Footnote	Provides additional information on certain words or a phrases.	a. pages per minute
(“Cross-reference”)	Refers you to additional detailed information.	(See "Finding more information" on
		page 14.)

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Contents Mono Laser Printer Copyright Important safety symbols Safety informationOperating environment Explanation of all icons and signs used in the user’s guideOperating method Installation / Moving Supply usage Maintenance / CheckingOzone Safety Laser Safety StatementPower Save Regulatory informationRadio Frequency Emissions RecyclingUnited States of America only FCC Information to the UserCanadian Radio Interference Regulations Important warning Declaration of Conformity European CountriesApprovals and Certifications EC CertificationRegulatory Compliance Statements Wireless GuidanceIsrael only China only Convention About this user’s guideConvention Description Example Material name Description Finding more informationSpecial Features Features of your new productML-186xW Series Features by ModelMachine overview IntroductionFront view This chapter includesRear view Control panel overview WirelessIntroducing the useful buttons Understanding the status LEDCancel print job Power On/OffTurning on the machine Getting started Setting up the hardwareSupplied software System requirementsMacintosh Installing USB connected machine’s driverLinux Open the Applications folder Utilities Print Setup Utility Select Install nowSelect Uninstall and click Uninstall Click Add on the Printer ListInstalling the SmartPanel Installing the Unified Linux DriverInstalling the Printer Settings Utility Double click cdroot Linux smartpanel install.shNetwork environment Wireless network setupIntroducing useful network programs Getting startedChoosing the wireless network installation type Printing network configuration reportSetting a wireless network with the WPS button Setting a wireless network with USB cable Setting a wireless network from the computerRe-connecting to the wireless network Canceling a wireless network connection processWireless Network Setting Complete window appears Operation Mode Select InfrastructureCase of WPA For the Static method For the Dhcp methodCreating the infrastructure network in Macintosh Creating the Ad-Hoc network in Macintosh Click on Wireless Setting and InstallationTroubleshooting Completing the installationSolving other problems Wireless network setup Setting the default tray and paper Basic setupAltitude adjustment From your computerMedia and tray Media sizes supported in each modeSelecting print media Changing the tray sizeLoading paper in the tray Tips on using the manual feeding methodTray Manual feeding in the trayTypes Tray Manual feeding Traya Printing on special mediaPlain Thick Thin Transparencies EnvelopesLabels Acceptable UnacceptableCard stock/Custom-sized paper Using the output supportLetterhead/Preprinted paper Single-sided Double-sidedFeature Windows Printer driver featuresPrinting Basic printingUsing special print features Using helpCanceling a print job Using a favorite settingPrinting posters Printing multiple pages on one sheet of paperPrinting booklets Manual Printing on both sides of the paper ManualUsing overlays Using watermarksChange percentage of your document Fitting your document to a selected paper sizeUsing an overlay Changing the default print settingsPrint quality options Creating a new overlayChanging printer settings Setting your machine as a default machinePrinting to a file PRN Macintosh printingPrinting from applications Linux printingOpen the Unified Driver Configurator Configuring printer propertiesPrinting files Printer Properties window opensManagement tools Using the Smart Panel programIntroducing useful management tools Understanding Smart PanelChanging the Smart Panel Program Settings Using the Unified Linux Driver ConfiguratorOpening the Unified Driver Configurator Printers configuration windowPorts configuration Using SyncThru Web ServiceTo access SyncThru Web Service Logging into SyncThru Web ServiceSetting the system administrator information SyncThru Web Service overviewCleaning a machine MaintenanceCleaning the outside Cleaning the insideTips for moving & storing your machine Storing the toner cartridgeHandling instructions Use of non-Samsung and refilled toner cartridgeRedistributing toner TroubleshootingTips for avoiding paper jams Clearing paper jamsInside the machine Power problems Solving other problemsCondition Suggested solutions Printing problems Paper feeding problemsCondition Possible cause Suggested solutions Materials from Printing Selects printWrong Preferences Printing Preferences. Select Paper source Print job isCondition Printing quality problemsWrinkles or Curl or waveCreases Back of printoutsCommon Linux problems Common Windows problemsCommon Macintosh problems Available maintenance parts How to purchase Available suppliesSupplies Replacing the toner cartridgeSupplies Hardware specifications SpecificationsEnvironmental specifications Electrical specificationsPrint media specifications Country/Region Customer Care Center Web Site Contact samsung worldwideGuatemala Honduras Philippines Glossary Duplex Dot Matrix PrinterDuty Cycle EmulationIeee ITU-T No chartIntranet IP addressNetWare ResolutionOriginals PostScriptToner Cartridge Subnet MaskUNC Path Watermark