Samsung ML-3470 manual Understanding Smart Panel, Toner Level

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6 Using Smart Panel

Smart Panel is a program that monitors and informs you of the status of the printer, and allows you to customize the printer’s settings. Smart Panel is installed automatically when you install the printer software.

NOTES:

•To use this program, you need:

-To check for Operating System(s) that are compatible with your printer, refer to Printer Specifications in your Printer User’s Guide.

-Mac OS X 10.3 or higher

-Linux. To check for Linux systems that are compatible with your printer, refer to Printer Specifications in your Printer User’s Guide.

-Internet Explorer version 5.0 or higher for flash animation in HTML Help.

•If you need to know the exact name of your printer, you can check the supplied CD-ROM.

Understanding Smart Panel

If an error occurs while printing, Smart Panel appears automatically, showing the error.

You can also launch Smart Panel manually. Double-click the Smart Panel icon on the Windows task bar (in Windows), or Notification Area (in Linux). You can also click it on the status bar (in Mac OS X).

Double-click this icon in Windows.

Click this icon in Mac OS X.

Click this icon in Linux.

If you are a Windows user, from the Start menu, select Programs or All Programs →your printer driver name → Smart Panel.

NOTES:

•If you have already installed more than one Samsung printer, first select the printer model you want in order to use the corresponding Smart Panel. Right-click (in Windows or Linux) or click (in Mac OS X) the Smart Panel icon and select your printer name.

•The Smart Panel window and its contents shown in this Software User’s Guide may differ depending on the printer or Operating System in use.

The Smart Panel program displays the current status of the printer, the level of toner remaining in the toner cartridge(s) and various other information. You can also change settings.

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1Toner Level

You can view the level of toner remaining in the toner cartridge(s). The printer and the number of toner cartridge(s) shown in the above window may differ depending on the printer in use. Any printers do not have this feature.

Buy Now

You can order replacement toner cartridge(s) online.

Troubleshooting Guide

You can view Help to solve problems.

Printer Setting

You can configure various printer settings in the Printer Settings Utility window. Any printers do not have this feature.

NOTE: If your printer is connected to a network and you are a Windows and Mac OS X user, the SyncThru Web Service window appears instead of the Printer Settings Utility window. Linux does not support network environments.

Driver Setting (Only for Windows)

You can use the printer properties window, which allows you to access all of the printer options you need for using your printer. For details, See “Printer Settings” on page 13.

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Click NextCustom Installation Select the components to be installed and click Next Select Custom installation. Click NextInstalling Software for Network Printing 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 DocumentSelect Printers and Faxes Select your printer driver icon Printer SettingsPrinting to a file PRN Paper Orientation Layout TabPaper Tab Graphics Tab Image ModeSource Scaling PrintingAdvanced Options Extras TabWatermark OverlayUsing 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 DriverSetting Up a Client Computer Setting Up a Host ComputerCheck the Share this printer box Double-clickPrinters and FaxesToner Level Understanding Smart PanelUsing Printer Settings Utility Opening the Troubleshooting GuideChanging the Smart Panel Program Settings Using Onscreen Help FileGetting Started Installing the Unified Linux DriverInstalling the Unified Linux Driver Click Uninstall Uninstalling the Unified Linux DriverPrinters Configuration Using the Unified Driver ConfiguratorOpening the Unified Driver Configurator Double-clickUnified Driver Configurator on the desktopClasses Tab Configuring Printer PropertiesPorts Configuration Printing Files Printing from ApplicationsInstalling the printer driver Installing SoftwareUninstalling the printer driver Printer driverFor a Network-connected Setting Up the PrinterFor a USB-connected Mac OS 8.6 ~Printing Changing Printer SettingsPrinting a Document LayoutPaper Printer FeaturesGraphics Duplex Printing Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of PaperIndex Favorites 17 image mode 15 resolution Rev.4.00
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