Samsung ML-186XW manual Understanding the status LED, Introducing the useful buttons

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Understanding the status LED

Status LEDs

The color of the LEDs indicates the machine's current status.

Status LED

Description

 

 

 

Off

 

• The machine is off-line.

 

 

 

Green

On

• The machine is in ready mode or warming up.

 

 

 

 

Blinking

• When the LED blinks, the machine is receiving

 

 

data from the computer or printing documents.

 

 

• When the LED blinks rapidly, the machine is

 

 

operating special functions.

 

 

 

Red

On

• The cover is opened. Close the cover

 

 

completely.

 

 

• There is no paper in the tray. Load paper in the

 

 

tray.

 

 

• The machine has stopped due to a major error.

 

 

• Your system has some problems. If this

 

 

problem occurs, contact a service

 

 

representative.

 

 

• A toner cartridge has almost reached its

 

 

estimated cartridge lifea. It is recommended to

 

 

replace the toner cartridge (See "Replacing the

 

 

toner cartridge" on page 64).

 

 

 

 

Blinking

• When the LED blinks slowly, a small amount of

 

 

toner is left in the cartridge. The estimated

 

 

cartridge lifea of toner is close. Prepare a new

 

 

cartridge for replacement. You may temporarily

 

 

increase the printing quality by redistributing the

 

 

toner (See "Redistributing toner" on page 55).

 

 

• The machine is printing in manual feed mode or

 

 

in manual duplex mode.

 

 

• A job is being canceled.

 

 

 

Orange

On

• A paper jam has occurred (See "Clearing paper

 

 

jams" on page 55).

 

 

 

 

Blinking

• Upgrading Firmware. Please wait.

 

 

 

a.Estimated cartridge life means the expected or estimated toner cartridge life, which indicates the average capacity of print-outs and is designed pursuant to ISO/IEC 19752. The number of pages may be affected by operating environment, percentage of image area, printing interval, media type, and media size. Some amount of toner may remain in the cartridge even when red LED is on and the printer stops printing.

Samsung does not recommend using a non-genuine Samsung toner cartridge such as one that is refilled or remanufactured. Samsung cannot guarantee a non-genuine Samsung toner cartridge's quality. Service or repair required as a result of using non-genuine Samsung toner cartridges will not be covered under the machine warranty.

All printing errors will appear in the Smart Panel program window. If the problem persists, contact a service representative.

Wireless LED

 

Wireless LED status

Description

 

 

 

 

 

Blue

 

Off (

)

• Wireless network is

 

 

 

 

disconnected.

 

 

 

 

• The machine is in sleep mode.

 

 

 

 

(Don't be concerned. Wireless is

 

 

 

 

connecting)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On (

)

Wireless network is connected.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Slowly blinks

The machine starts connecting to a

 

 

(

)

wireless network.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quickly blinks

• The machine is connecting to

 

 

(

)

access point (or wireless router).

 

 

 

 

• Wireless network connection is

 

 

 

 

being disconnected.

 

 

 

 

 

Introducing the useful buttons

(WPS) button

By pressing the , you can:

Function

 

Description

 

 

 

 

 

To connect a wireless

 

 

 

network

Press

to set wireless network

 

 

environment (See "Setting a wireless network

 

with the WPS button" on page 27).

 

To print a demo page

In the ready mode, press and hold

for

 

 

about 10 seconds until the green LED blinks

 

slowly, and release.

 

To print a machine

 

 

 

report

In the ready mode, press and hold

for

 

about 15 seconds and release.

 

To print on a special

 

 

 

paper

Print one sheet at a time using the

. (See

 

"Manual feeding in the tray" on page 39.)

To use the duplex

 

 

 

feature

Print one sheet at a time using the

. (See

 

"Printing on both sides of the paper (Manual)"

 

on page 45.)

 

 

 

 

 

(Power) button

By pressing the , you can:

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Contents Mono Laser Printer Copyright Safety information Important safety symbolsOperating environment Explanation of all icons and signs used in the user’s guideOperating method Installation / Moving Maintenance / Checking Supply usageLaser Safety Statement Ozone SafetyPower Save Regulatory informationRecycling Radio Frequency EmissionsUnited States of America only FCC Information to the UserCanadian Radio Interference Regulations Declaration of Conformity European Countries Important warningApprovals and Certifications EC CertificationIsrael only Wireless GuidanceRegulatory Compliance Statements China only Convention Description Example About this user’s guideConvention Finding more information Material name DescriptionFeatures of your new product Special FeaturesFeatures by Model ML-186xW SeriesIntroduction Machine overviewFront view This chapter includesRear view Wireless Control panel overviewUnderstanding the status LED Introducing the useful buttonsTurning on the machine Power On/OffCancel print job Setting up the hardware Getting startedSupplied software System requirementsLinux Installing USB connected machine’s driverMacintosh Select Install now Open the Applications folder Utilities Print Setup UtilitySelect Uninstall and click Uninstall Click Add on the Printer ListInstalling the Unified Linux Driver Installing the SmartPanelInstalling the Printer Settings Utility Double click cdroot Linux smartpanel install.shWireless network setup Network environmentIntroducing useful network programs Getting startedSetting a wireless network with the WPS button Printing network configuration reportChoosing the wireless network installation type Setting a wireless network from the computer Setting a wireless network with USB cableRe-connecting to the wireless network Canceling a wireless network connection processCase of WPA Operation Mode Select InfrastructureWireless Network Setting Complete window appears For the Dhcp method For the Static methodCreating the infrastructure network in Macintosh Click on Wireless Setting and Installation Creating the Ad-Hoc network in MacintoshSolving other problems Completing the installationTroubleshooting Wireless network setup Basic setup Setting the default tray and paperAltitude adjustment From your computerMedia sizes supported in each mode Media and traySelecting print media Changing the tray sizeTips on using the manual feeding method Loading paper in the trayTray Manual feeding in the trayPlain Thick Thin Printing on special mediaTypes Tray Manual feeding Traya Envelopes TransparenciesLabels Acceptable UnacceptableUsing the output support Card stock/Custom-sized paperLetterhead/Preprinted paper Single-sided Double-sidedPrinter driver features Feature WindowsPrinting Basic printingUsing help Using special print featuresCanceling a print job Using a favorite settingPrinting multiple pages on one sheet of paper Printing postersPrinting booklets Manual Printing on both sides of the paper ManualUsing watermarks Using overlaysChange percentage of your document Fitting your document to a selected paper sizeChanging the default print settings Using an overlayPrint quality options Creating a new overlaySetting your machine as a default machine Changing printer settingsPrinting to a file PRN Macintosh printingLinux printing Printing from applicationsConfiguring printer properties Open the Unified Driver ConfiguratorPrinting files Printer Properties window opensUsing the Smart Panel program Management toolsIntroducing useful management tools Understanding Smart PanelUsing the Unified Linux Driver Configurator Changing the Smart Panel Program SettingsOpening the Unified Driver Configurator Printers configuration windowUsing SyncThru Web Service Ports configurationTo access SyncThru Web Service Logging into SyncThru Web ServiceSyncThru Web Service overview Setting the system administrator informationMaintenance Cleaning a machineCleaning the outside Cleaning the insideStoring the toner cartridge Tips for moving & storing your machineHandling instructions Use of non-Samsung and refilled toner cartridgeTroubleshooting Redistributing tonerTips for avoiding paper jams Clearing paper jamsInside the machine Condition Suggested solutions Solving other problemsPower problems Condition Possible cause Suggested solutions Paper feeding problemsPrinting problems Selects print Materials from PrintingWrong Preferences Printing Preferences. 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