Samsung ML-4050ND manual Software overview, Supplied software, Contents

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3 Software overview

This chapter gives you an overview of the software that comes with your printer. Further details about installing and using the software are explained in the Software section.

This chapter includes:

•Supplied software

•Printer driver features

•System requirements

Supplied software

After you have set up your machine and connected it to your computer, you must install the printer software. If you are a Windows or Macintosh OS, install the software from the supplied CD and if you are a Linux OS user, download the software from the Samsung website (www.samsung.com/printer) and install.:

OS		Contents

Windows	•	Printer driver: Use this driver to take full
		advantage of your printer’s features.
	•	Smart Panel: This program allows you to monitor
		the printer’s status and alerts you when an error
		occurs during printing.
	•	Direct Printing Utility: This program allows you
		to print PDF files easily.
	•	Postscript Printer Description (PPD) file: Use
		the PostScript driver to print documents with
		complex fonts and graphics in the PostScript
		language.
	•	User’s Guide in PDF

Linux	•	Printer driver: Use this driver to run your printer
		from a Linux computer and print documents.
	•	Smart Panel: This program allows you to monitor
		the printer’s status and alerts you when an error
		occurs during printing.

Macintosh	•	Printer driver: Use this driver to run your printer
		from a Macintosh computer and print documents.
	•	Smart Panel: This program allows you to monitor
		the printer’s status and alerts you when an error
		occurs during printing.

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Contents Page Page Country Customer Care Center Web Site Contact Samsung World WideContents Troubleshooting Installing accessoriesSpecifications Important Precautions and Safety Information Safety and Regulatory InformationEnvironmental and Safety Consideration Laser Safety StatementPower Saver Ozone SafetyRecycling Radio Frequency EmissionsDeclaration of Conformity European Countries United States of AmericaWireless Guidance Regulatory Compliance StatementsReplacing the Fitted Plug for UK Only Special features IntroductionSoftware section Print in various environments Front view Printer overviewControl panel overview Finding more informationClearance space Selecting a locationSystem setup Using control panel menusAccessing control panel menus Menu overview Job manager menuInformation menu Paper menu Layout menuGraphic menu System Setup menuPostScript Emulation menuUsing toner save mode Printing a demoChanging the display language Software overview ContentsSupplied software Postscript Printer Description PPD file UsePrinter driver features System requirementsWindows Macintosh LinuxNetwork setup Via network administration programsVia the control panel Configuring EtherTalk Configuring TCP/IPDynamic addressing BOOTP/DHCP Supported operating systemsSetting Ethernet speed Configuring IPX frame typesRestoring the network configuration Printing a network configurationSelecting print media Loading print mediaType Size Weight Type Size Dimensions Weighta CapacitybSupported sizes of paper Print media for duplex printingGuidelines for selecting and storing print media Guidelines for special print mediaMedia type Guidelines Loading paper Changing the size of the paper in the tray Using the standard tray or the optional traysLoad the paper with the side to be printed on facing up Using the multi-purpose trayTips on using the multi-purpose tray Using manual feed modeSelecting an output location Printing to the output tray Face downPrinting to the rear cover Face up Printing a document Canceling a print job Canceling a print jobBasic printing Printing a documentOrdering supplies and accessories AccessoriesToner cartridges How to purchase Cleaning the printer MaintenanceCleaning the outside of the printer Cleaning the inside of the printerPTL lens Checking the remaining toner Maintaining the toner cartridgeRedistributing toner cartridge Replacing the toner cartridge Maintenance parts Clearing the Toner Low Replace Toner messageItems Yield Average Clearing paper jams TroubleshootingPaper feed area TrayOptional tray Multi-purpose tray Around the toner cartridgePaper exit area Duplex unit areaDuplex jam Troubleshooting checklist Condition Suggested solutionsTips for avoiding paper jams Understanding display messages Understanding the status LEDLow Heat Error Message Meaning Suggested solutions LoadLSU Motor Error OPC is CleaningToner cartridge-related messages Solving general printing problems Spool Settings button Settings and Printers. RightClick the Samsung ML-4050 Series PCL 6 printer iconSolving print quality problems Repetitive Condition Suggested solutions VerticalDefects ScatterCommon PostScript problems Common Windows problemsCommon Macintosh problems Common Linux problemsInstallable Options section to InstalledPrecautions when installing accessories Installing accessoriesInstalling a memory Dimm Disconnect the power cordSetting the memory in the PostScript printer properties Select the Device Settings tabSelect the Samsung ML-4050 Series PS printer Removing a Dimm Installing a wireless network interface cardConfiguring the wireless network parameters Configuring basic network settingsSelecting the authentication type Installing the hard disk Using the hard diskSetting Encryption Restoring default values for wireless networkingSetting the time and date Setting the hard disk in the printer propertiesPrinting with the optional hard disk Storing a jobDeleting a stored job Printing 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 Select Typical installation for a local printer. Click Next Custom InstallationSelect Custom installation. Click Next Installing Software for Network Printing Installing Printer Software in Windows Custom Installation Installing Printer Software in Windows Select the components you want to reinstall and click Next Reinstalling Printer SoftwareNext Removing Printer SoftwareSelect your printer driver from the Name drop-down list Printing a DocumentPrinter Settings Layout TabPaper Orientation Paper Tab SourceScaling Printing Resolution Image ModeToner Save Mode Graphics TabJob Setting On the Job SettingExtras Tab Using Help Using a Favorite SettingAbout Tab Printer TabPrinting Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up Printing Advanced PrintingPrinting Booklets Printing PostersPrinting a Reduced or Enlarged Document Printing on Both Sides of PaperFitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size NoneUsing an Existing Watermark Using WatermarksCreating a Watermark Editing a WatermarkWhat is an Overlay? Using OverlaysUsing a Page Overlay Creating a New Page OverlayAdvanced Using Windows PostScript DriverOverview Direct Print Utility PrintingFrom the Direct Print Utility window Setting Up a Client Computer Setting Up a Host ComputerCheck the Share this printer box Select Local Port and click New PortPrinter Setting Troubleshooting GuideUnderstanding Smart Panel Toner LevelUsing Printer Settings Utility Opening the Troubleshooting GuideChanging the Smart Panel Program Settings Using Onscreen Help FileInstalling the Unified Linux Driver Installing the Unified Linux DriverGetting Started Click Uninstall Uninstalling the Unified Linux DriverPrinters Configuration Using the Unified Driver ConfiguratorOpening the Unified Driver Configurator Double-clickUnified Driver Configurator on the desktopConfiguring Printer Properties Ports ConfigurationClasses Tab Printing Files Printing from ApplicationsInstall the Printer driver Installing Software for MacintoshUninstalling the Printer driver Click ContinueFor a Network-connected Macintosh Setting Up the PrinterFor a USB-connected Mac OS 8.6 ~Changing Printer Settings Layout SettingPrinting a Document ResolutionQuality Printer Features SettingPrinting Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper Reverse DuplexDuplex Printing Index Image mode 15 resolution Macintosh GGGGGGGGGGGGGRev.9.00