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system or the application you are using.

The following pane is the first pane you will see when you open the printer properties pane. Select other advanced features from the drop down list.

Layout

The Layout dialog provides options to adjust how the document appears on the printed page. You can print multiple pages on one sheet of paper.

•Pages per Sheet: This option determines how many pages to be printed on one page. (See "Printing multiple pages on one sheet of paper" on page 47.)

•Layout Direction: This option allows you to select the printing direction on a page similar to the examples on UI.

•Border: This option allows you to print a border around each page on the sheet.

•Reverse Page Orientation: This option allows you to rotate paper 180 degrees.

Graphics

The Graphics dialog provides options for selecting Resolution.

•Resolution (Quality): This option allows you to select the printing resolution. The higher the setting, the sharper the clarity of printed characters and graphics. A higher setting will also increase the time it takes to print a document.

•Darkness: This option allows you to enhance the darkness of the printouts. The available options are Normal, Light, and Dark.

Printer Features

•Paper Type: Set paper type to correspond to the paper loaded in the tray from which you want to print. This will let you get the best quality printout. If you load a different type of print material, select the corresponding paper type.

Printer Settings

•Toner Save Mode: Selecting this option extends the life of your toner cartridge and reduces your cost per page without a significant reduction in print quality.

-Printer Setting: If you select this option, this feature is determined by the setting you’ve made from the machine (For some models, you cannot change the setting from the machine. In this case, the default setting is Off).

-On: Select this option to allow the printer to use less toner on each page.

-Off: Set this option if you do not need to save toner when printing a document.

Printing multiple pages on one sheet of paper

You can print more than one page on a single sheet of paper. This feature provides a cost-effective way to print draft pages.

1.Open an application, and select Print from the File menu.

2.Select Layout from the drop-down list. In the Pages per Sheet drop-down list, select the number of pages you want to print on one sheet of paper.

3.Select the other options you want to use.

4.Click Print, then the machine prints the selected the number of pages you want to print on one sheet of paper.

Linux printing

Printing from applications

There are several Linux applications that allow you to print using the Common UNIX Printing System (CUPS). You can print using any of these applications.

1.Open an application, and select Print from the File menu.

2.Select Print directly using LPR.

3.From the LPR GUI window, select the model name of your machine from the printer list and click Properties.

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Contents Mono Laser Printer Copyright Explanation of all icons and signs used in the user’s guide Safety informationImportant safety symbols Operating environmentOperating method Installation / Moving Supply usage Maintenance / CheckingRegulatory information Laser Safety StatementOzone Safety Power SaveFCC Information to the User RecyclingRadio Frequency Emissions United States of America onlyCanadian Radio Interference Regulations EC Certification Declaration of Conformity European CountriesImportant warning Approvals and CertificationsIsrael only Wireless GuidanceRegulatory Compliance Statements China only Convention Description Example About this user’s guideConvention Material name Description Finding more informationSpecial Features Features of your new productML-186xW Series Features by ModelThis chapter includes IntroductionMachine overview Front viewRear view Control panel overview WirelessIntroducing the useful buttons Understanding the status LEDTurning on the machine Power On/OffCancel print job System requirements Setting up the hardwareGetting started Supplied softwareLinux Installing USB connected machine’s driverMacintosh Click Add on the Printer List Select Install nowOpen the Applications folder Utilities Print Setup Utility Select Uninstall and click UninstallDouble click cdroot Linux smartpanel install.sh Installing the Unified Linux DriverInstalling the SmartPanel Installing the Printer Settings UtilityGetting started Wireless network setupNetwork environment Introducing useful network programsSetting a wireless network with the WPS button Printing network configuration reportChoosing the wireless network installation type Canceling a wireless network connection process Setting a wireless network from the computerSetting a wireless network with USB cable Re-connecting to the wireless networkCase of WPA Operation Mode Select InfrastructureWireless Network Setting Complete window appears 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 InstallationSolving other problems Completing the installationTroubleshooting Wireless network setup From your computer Basic setupSetting the default tray and paper Altitude adjustmentChanging the tray size Media sizes supported in each modeMedia and tray Selecting print mediaManual feeding in the tray Tips on using the manual feeding methodLoading paper in the tray TrayPlain Thick Thin Printing on special mediaTypes Tray Manual feeding Traya Acceptable Unacceptable EnvelopesTransparencies LabelsSingle-sided Double-sided Using the output supportCard stock/Custom-sized paper Letterhead/Preprinted paperBasic printing Printer driver featuresFeature Windows PrintingUsing a favorite setting Using helpUsing special print features Canceling a print jobPrinting on both sides of the paper Manual Printing multiple pages on one sheet of paperPrinting posters Printing booklets ManualFitting your document to a selected paper size Using watermarksUsing overlays Change percentage of your documentCreating a new overlay Changing the default print settingsUsing an overlay Print quality optionsMacintosh printing Setting your machine as a default machineChanging printer settings Printing to a file PRNPrinting from applications Linux printingPrinter Properties window opens Configuring printer propertiesOpen the Unified Driver Configurator Printing filesUnderstanding Smart Panel Using the Smart Panel programManagement tools Introducing useful management toolsPrinters configuration window Using the Unified Linux Driver ConfiguratorChanging the Smart Panel Program Settings Opening the Unified Driver ConfiguratorLogging into SyncThru Web Service Using SyncThru Web ServicePorts configuration To access SyncThru Web ServiceSetting the system administrator information SyncThru Web Service overviewCleaning the inside MaintenanceCleaning a machine Cleaning the outsideUse of non-Samsung and refilled toner cartridge Storing the toner cartridgeTips for moving & storing your machine Handling instructionsClearing paper jams TroubleshootingRedistributing toner Tips for avoiding paper jamsInside the machine Condition Suggested solutions Solving other problemsPower problems Condition Possible cause Suggested solutions Paper feeding problemsPrinting problems Print job is Selects printMaterials from Printing Wrong Preferences Printing Preferences. 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