Samsung ML-3470D manual Getting Started, Installing the Unified Linux Driver

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7 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 worldwide Slovakia Contents Installing accessories Ordering supplies and accessoriesMaintenance TroubleshootingLaser Safety Statement Safety and Regulatory InformationImportant Precautions and Safety Information Environmental and Safety ConsiderationRadio Frequency Emissions Ozone SafetyPower Saver RecyclingDeclaration of Conformity European Countries United States of AmericaRegulatory Compliance Statements Wireless GuidanceReplacing the Fitted Plug for UK Only Software Section Special featuresSpecial features Printer overview Finding more information IntroductionPrinter overview Features ML-3470D ML-3471NDFront view Control panel overview Rear viewML-3470D and ML-3471ND Finding more information Understanding the Status LEDClearance space Altitude adjustmentClick Printer Setting Selecting a locationMenu overview System setupUsing control panel menus Accessing control panel menusLayout menu Information menuPaper menu System Setup menuGraphic menu PostScript Emulation menuPrinting a demo Using toner save modeChanging the display language Changing the font setting Supplied software ContentsPrinter Settings Utility This program is Software overviewWindows Printer driver featuresFeature System requirementsMacintosh LinuxRequirements Supported operating systems Via network administration programsVia the control panel Static addressing Configuring TCP/IPUsing SetIP program Dynamic addressing BOOTP/DHCPPrinting a network configuration Configuring EtherTalkSetting Ethernet speed Restoring the network configurationSelecting print media Loading print mediaSupported sizes of paper Type Size Dimensions Weighta CapacitybGuidelines for special print media Guidelines for selecting and storing print mediaMedia type Guidelines Loading paper Changing the size of the paper in the tray Using the tray 1 or the optional trayLoad 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 modePrinting to the output tray Face down Selecting an output locationPrinting to the rear cover Face up Printing a document Canceling a print jobPrinting a document Canceling a print job Basic printingToner cartridges Ordering supplies and accessoriesAccessories How to purchaseCleaning the inside of the printer MaintenanceCleaning the printer Cleaning the outside of the printerMaintaining the toner cartridge Toner Low appears on the display Checking the remaining tonerRedistributing toner cartridge Saving TonerToner Low Replace Toner appears on the display Replacing the toner cartridgeClearing the Toner Low Replace Toner message Maintenance partsItems Yield Average Tray TroubleshootingClearing paper jams Paper feed areaMulti-purpose tray Optional trayPaper exit area Around the toner cartridgeDuplex jam Duplex unit areaTips for avoiding paper jams Understanding display messages Troubleshooting checklistSelf Diagnostic Message Meaning Suggested solutions LSU Motor ErrorOpen Heat Error Over Heat ErrorToner cartridge-related messages Software Section. Try Solving general printing problemsCondition Possible cause Suggested solutions Select Samsung ML-3470Advanced Options Select Download as Bit ImageTurn on Print As Image from Solving print quality problems Skew ScatterMisformed CharactersOption through Printer Settings Utility or Printer Common Windows problemsCommon PostScript problems Condition Suggested solutions CurlCommon Macintosh problems Common Linux problemsDisconnect the power cord Installing accessoriesPrecautions when installing accessories Installing a memory DimmSelect the Samsung ML-3470 Series printer Installing a wireless network interface cardSetting the memory in the PostScript printer properties Select Device Settings tabConfiguring basic network settings Configuring the wireless network parametersHexadecimal Alphanumeric Selecting the authentication typeSetting Encryption Restoring default values for wireless networkingSpecifications and Description SpecificationsPrinter specifications Printer specificationsIndex Page Software section Contents Using Windows Postscript Driver Using Your Printer with a Macintosh Select Typical installation for a local printer. Click Next Installing Printer SoftwareInstalling Software for Local Printing Typical InstallationCustom Installation Select Custom installation. Click Next Installing 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 DocumentPrinting to a file PRN Printer SettingsSelect Printers and Faxes Select your printer driver icon Paper Tab Layout TabPaper Orientation Scaling Printing Image ModeGraphics Tab SourceOverlay Extras TabAdvanced Options WatermarkPrinter Tab Using a Favorite SettingUsing Help About TabPrinting Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up Printing Advanced PrintingPrinting Booklets Printing PostersNone Printing on Both Sides of PaperPrinting a Reduced or Enlarged Document Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper SizeEditing a Watermark Using WatermarksUsing an Existing Watermark Creating a WatermarkCreating a New Page Overlay Using OverlaysWhat is an Overlay? Using a Page OverlayAdvanced Using Windows PostScript DriverDouble-clickPrinters and Faxes Setting Up a Host ComputerSetting Up a Client Computer Check the Share this printer boxToner Level Troubleshooting GuidePrinter Setting Understanding Smart PanelUsing Onscreen Help File Opening the Troubleshooting GuideUsing Printer Settings Utility Changing the Smart Panel Program SettingsInstalling the Unified Linux Driver Installing the Unified Linux DriverGetting Started Click Uninstall Uninstalling the Unified Linux DriverDouble-clickUnified Driver Configurator on the desktop Using the Unified Driver ConfiguratorPrinters Configuration Opening the Unified Driver ConfiguratorPorts Configuration Configuring Printer PropertiesClasses Tab Printing Files Printing from ApplicationsPrinter driver Installing SoftwareInstalling the printer driver Uninstalling the printer driverMac OS 8.6 ~ Setting Up the PrinterFor a Network-connected For a USB-connectedLayout Changing Printer SettingsPrinting Printing a DocumentGraphics Printer FeaturesPaper Duplex Printing Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of PaperIndex Macintosh 32 uninstall Rev.6.00