Samsung ML-4050ND manual Getting Started, Installing the Unified Linux Driver

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8 Using Your Printer in Linux

You can use your machine in a Linux environment.

This chapter includes:

•Getting Started

•Installing the Unified Linux Driver

•Using the Unified Driver Configurator

•Configuring Printer Properties

•Printing a Document

Getting Started

You need to download Linux software package from the Samsung website (www.samsung.com/printer) to install the printer softwares.

After the driver is installed on your Linux system, the driver package allows you to monitor a number of machine devices via fast ECP parallel ports and USB simultaneously.

The Unified Linux Driver package is supplied with a smart and flexible installation program. You don't need to search for additional components that might be necessary for the Unified Linux Driver software: all required packages will be carried onto your system and installed automatically; this is possible on a wide set of the most popular Linux clones.

Installing the Unified Linux Driver

Installing the Unified Linux Driver

1Make sure that you connect your machine to your computer. Turn both the computer and the machine on.

2When the Administrator Login window appears, type in root in the Login field and enter the system password.

NOTE: You must log in as a super user (root) to install the printer software. If you are not a super user, ask your system administrator.

3From the Samsung website, download and unpack the Unified Linux Driver package to your computer.

4Click the icon at the bottom of the desktop. When the Terminal screen appears, type in:

[root@localhost root]#tar zxf [FilePath]/ UnifiedLinuxDriver.tar.gz[root@localhost root]#cd [FilePath]/cdroot/Linux[root@localhost Linux]#./ install.sh

NOTE: If you do not use the graphical interface and failed to install the software, you have to use the driver in the text mode. Follow the steps 3 to 4, and then follow the instructions on the terminal screen.

5When the welcome screen appears, click Next.

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Contents Page Page Contact Samsung World Wide Country Customer Care Center Web SiteContents Specifications TroubleshootingInstalling accessories Environmental and Safety Consideration Safety and Regulatory InformationImportant Precautions and Safety Information Laser Safety StatementRecycling Ozone SafetyPower Saver Radio Frequency EmissionsUnited States of America Declaration of Conformity European CountriesReplacing the Fitted Plug for UK Only Wireless GuidanceRegulatory Compliance Statements Software section Special featuresIntroduction Print in various environments Printer overview Front viewFinding more information Control panel overviewSelecting a location Clearance spaceAccessing control panel menus System setupUsing control panel menus Information menu Menu overviewJob manager menu Layout menu Paper menuSystem Setup menu Graphic menuEmulation menu PostScriptChanging the display language Using toner save modePrinting a demo Supplied software ContentsSoftware overview Postscript Printer Description PPD file UseWindows Printer driver featuresSystem requirements Linux MacintoshVia the control panel Network setupVia network administration programs Dynamic addressing BOOTP/DHCP Configuring TCP/IPConfiguring EtherTalk Supported operating systemsRestoring the network configuration Configuring IPX frame typesSetting Ethernet speed Printing a network configurationLoading print media Selecting print mediaSupported sizes of paper Type Size Dimensions Weighta CapacitybType Size Weight Print media for duplex printingMedia type Guidelines Guidelines for selecting and storing print mediaGuidelines for special print media Loading paper Using the standard tray or the optional trays Changing the size of the paper in the trayUsing the multi-purpose tray Load the paper with the side to be printed on facing upUsing manual feed mode Tips on using the multi-purpose trayPrinting to the rear cover Face up Selecting an output locationPrinting to the output tray Face down Basic printing Canceling a print jobPrinting a document Canceling a print job Printing a documentToner cartridges Ordering supplies and accessoriesAccessories How to purchase Cleaning the outside of the printer MaintenanceCleaning the printer Cleaning the inside of the printerPTL lens Maintaining the toner cartridge Checking the remaining tonerRedistributing toner cartridge Replacing the toner cartridge Items Yield Average Maintenance partsClearing the Toner Low Replace Toner message Troubleshooting Clearing paper jamsOptional tray Paper feed areaTray Around the toner cartridge Multi-purpose trayDuplex jam Paper exit areaDuplex unit area Tips for avoiding paper jams Troubleshooting checklistCondition Suggested solutions Understanding the status LED Understanding display messagesLSU Motor Error Message Meaning Suggested solutions LoadLow Heat Error OPC is CleaningToner cartridge-related messages Solving general printing problems Click the Samsung ML-4050 Settings and Printers. RightSpool Settings button Series PCL 6 printer iconSolving print quality problems Defects Condition Suggested solutions VerticalRepetitive ScatterCommon Windows problems Common PostScript problemsInstallable Options section to Common Linux problemsCommon Macintosh problems InstalledInstalling a memory Dimm Installing accessoriesPrecautions when installing accessories Disconnect the power cordSelect the Samsung ML-4050 Series PS printer Setting the memory in the PostScript printer propertiesSelect the Device Settings tab Installing a wireless network interface card Removing a DimmSelecting the authentication type Configuring the wireless network parametersConfiguring basic network settings Setting Encryption Using the hard diskInstalling the hard disk Restoring default values for wireless networkingPrinting with the optional hard disk Setting the hard disk in the printer propertiesSetting the time and date Storing a jobControlling the active job queue Printing a stored jobDeleting a stored job To delete a file from the queueTo print a file immediately Printing using the form filesTo promote a file from the queue Specifications and Description SpecificationsPrinter specifications Index System requirements Linux 3.3 Macintosh 3.3 Windows Software section Contents Using Windows Postscript Driver Using Your Printer with a Macintosh Typical Installation Installing Printer SoftwareInstalling Software for Local Printing Custom Installation Select Typical installation for a local printer. Click NextSelect Custom installation. Click Next Installing Software for Network Printing Installing Printer Software in Windows Custom Installation Installing Printer Software in Windows Reinstalling Printer Software Select the components you want to reinstall and click NextRemoving Printer Software NextPrinting a Document Select your printer driver from the Name drop-down listPaper Orientation Printer SettingsLayout Tab Scaling Printing Paper TabSource Toner Save Mode Image ModeResolution Graphics TabExtras Tab Job SettingOn the Job Setting About Tab Using a Favorite SettingUsing Help Printer TabAdvanced Printing Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up PrintingPrinting Posters Printing BookletsFitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size Printing on Both Sides of PaperPrinting a Reduced or Enlarged Document NoneCreating a Watermark Using WatermarksUsing an Existing Watermark Editing a WatermarkUsing a Page Overlay Using OverlaysWhat is an Overlay? Creating a New Page OverlayUsing Windows PostScript Driver AdvancedFrom the Direct Print Utility window Overview Direct Print UtilityPrinting Check the Share this printer box Setting Up a Host ComputerSetting Up a Client Computer Select Local Port and click New PortUnderstanding Smart Panel Troubleshooting GuidePrinter Setting Toner LevelChanging the Smart Panel Program Settings Opening the Troubleshooting GuideUsing Printer Settings Utility Using Onscreen Help FileGetting Started Installing the Unified Linux DriverInstalling the Unified Linux Driver Uninstalling the Unified Linux Driver Click UninstallOpening the Unified Driver Configurator Using the Unified Driver ConfiguratorPrinters Configuration Double-clickUnified Driver Configurator on the desktopClasses Tab Configuring Printer PropertiesPorts Configuration Printing from Applications Printing FilesUninstalling the Printer driver Installing Software for MacintoshInstall the Printer driver Click ContinueFor a USB-connected Setting Up the PrinterFor a Network-connected Macintosh Mac OS 8.6 ~Printing a Document Changing Printer SettingsLayout Setting Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper Printer Features SettingResolutionQuality Reverse DuplexDuplex Printing Index Image mode 15 resolution Macintosh GGGGGGGGGGGGGRev.9.00