Samsung ML-2570 Series manual Software overview, Supplied software

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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

You must install the printer software using the supplied CDs after you have set up your printer and connected it to your computer.

Each CD provides you with the following software:

CD

 

 

Contents

 

 

 

 

printer

Windows

Printer driver: Use this driver to take

software

 

 

full advantage of your printer’s

CD

 

 

features.

 

 

Smart Panel: This program allows

 

 

 

you to monitor the printer’s status and

 

 

 

alerts you when an error occurs during

 

 

 

printing.

 

 

Printer Settings Utility: This program

 

 

 

is automatically installed when you

 

 

 

install the Smart Panel. (ML-2570, ML-

 

 

 

2571N only)

 

 

PCL6 driver: Use this driver to print

 

 

 

documents in the PCL6, PCL5e

 

 

 

language. (ML-2570, ML-2571N only)

 

 

Postscript Printer Description

 

 

 

(PPD) file: Use the PostScript driver to

 

 

 

print documents with complex fonts

 

 

 

and graphics in the PostScript

 

 

 

language. (ML-2570, ML-2571N only)

 

 

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

Postscript Printer Description

 

 

 

(PPD) file: Use this file to run your

 

 

 

printer from a Macintosh computer

 

 

 

and print documents. (ML-2570, ML-

 

 

 

2571N only)

 

 

Smart Panel: This program allows

 

 

 

you to monitor the printer’s status and

 

 

 

alerts you when an error occurs during

 

 

 

printing.

 

 

 

 

network

Windows

SyncThru™ Web Admin Service:

utilities

 

 

Use this web-based program to

CD

 

 

remotely manage, monitor, and

(ML-2571N

 

 

troubleshoot network printers.

only)

 

Set IP: Use this program to set your

 

 

 

printer’s TCP/IP addresses.

 

 

Network Printer User’s Guide in

 

 

 

PDF

 

 

 

 

3.1 <Software overview>

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Contents User’s Guide Page Country Customer Care Center Web Site Contact Samsung World WideContents Specifications TroubleshootingImportant Precautions and Safety Information FCC Regulations Canadian Radio Interference RegulationsIii Laser Beam Printer EU Declaration of Conformity LVD,EMCIntroduction Special featuresYou can print in Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP32/64 bit/2003 Features ML-2510 ML-2570 ML-2571NPrinter overview Front viewControl panel overview Finding more informationRear view Clearance space Selecting a locationPrinting a demo Basic setupUsing toner save mode Printing a demo Using toner save modeSupplied software Software overviewWindows Printer driver featuresFeature Windows Linux Macintosh System requirementsLinux MacintoshRequirements Supported operating systems Network setupInstalling an external wired network interface Server Selecting print media Loading print mediaPrint media for manual duplex printing Type Size Dimensions Weight CapacityaType Size Weight Supported sizes of paperGuidelines for selecting and storing print media Guidelines for special print mediaType Guidelines Loading paper Using the standard trayUsing the manual tray Using manual feed modeTips on using the manual tray Knowing an output location Printing a document Canceling a print jobPrinting a document Canceling a print job Basic printingToner cartridge Ordering supplies and accessoriesAccessory How to purchaseCleaning the inside of the printer MaintenanceCleaning the printer Cleaning the outside of the printerMaintenance Expected cartridge life Maintaining the toner cartridgeRedistributing toner cartridge Toner cartridge storageReplacing the toner cartridge Printing a configuration Maintenance partsItems Yield Average Standard tray TroubleshootingClearing paper jams Paper feed areaManual tray Around the toner cartridgeTips for avoiding paper jams Paper exit areaStatus Description Troubleshooting checklistCondition Suggested solutions Understanding the LEDsSolving general printing problems Series PCL 6, or Samsung ML Settings and Printers. RightSpool Settings button Click the Samsung ML-2510Solving print quality problems Skew Condition Suggested solutions Wrinkles orMisformed CharactersCommon PostScript problems Common Windows problemsCommon Macintosh problems Common Linux problemsSpecifications Printer specificationsSpecifications and description ECP Index Software section Contents ML-2570/2571NONLY Using Your Printer in Linux Select Typical installation for a local printer. Click Next Installing Printer SoftwareInstalling Software for Local Printing Typical InstallationCustom 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 Changing the Software Language 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 Graphics Tab Image ModeExtras Tab About TabPrinter Tab Using Help Using a Favorite SettingPrinting 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 DriverSelect Local Port and click New Port Setting Up a Host ComputerSetting Up a Client Computer Check the Share this printer boxUnderstanding Smart Panel Printer Setting ML-2570, 2571N olnlyTroubleshooting Guide Driver Setting Only for WindowsUsing 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 ConfiguratorConfiguring Printer Properties Ports ConfigurationClasses Tab Printing from Applications Printing FilesFile menu ML-2510 only Installing printer driver for MacintoshInstall the Printer driver Uninstalling the Printer driverFor a USB-connected Macintosh Setting Up the PrinterML-2570/ML-2571N only For a Network-connected MacintoshPrinting Printing a DocumentSelect your printer name and click Add Changing Printer Settings Select the page order from the Layout Direction option Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of PaperIndex Windows 15 toner save 15 true-type option GGGGGGGGGGGGGRev.3.00