Samsung CLP-310 manual Understanding Smart Panel, Buy Now, Troubleshooting Guide, Printer Setting

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5 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.

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Contents Color Laser Printer Special Features Features of your new laser productConvention Description Example Features by ModelsFeatures About this USER’S GuidePrinter Driver Help Quick Install GuideFinding More Information Online User’s GuideSafety information Important Safety Symbols and PrecautionsWhat the icons and signs in this user’s guide mean Laser Safety Statement Recycling Ozone SafetyMercury Safety Power SaverCanadian Radio Interference Regulations FCC Statement for Wireless LAN useUnited States of America FAX BrandingYou should also know that Ringer Equivalence NumberEC Certification Replacing the Fitted Plug for UK onlyDeclaration of Conformity European Countries Approvals and CertificationsWireless Guidance Regulatory Compliance StatementsEEA/EFTA countries Original Ssleay License Openssl LicenseSafety information13 Contents Printing quality problems Printing reports Cleaning your machineSolving other problems Printing problemsThis chapter includes IntroductionPrinter Overview Front view Rear viewStop Control Panel OverviewStatusd LED Toner Colors LED Description Understanding the Control PanelLEDs Stop buttonSupplied Software Printer Driver FeaturesContents Feature Windows Linux MacintoshSystem Requirements Setting UP the HardwareGetting started Printing a DemoSetting IP address Setting UP the NetworkUsing a Wired Network Printing Configuration reportIP setting using the SetIP program Network parameter settingChecking your Network Environments Using a Wireless NETWORKCLP-310W, CLP- 315W onlyInstalling the driver software Wireless NetworksFollowing procedure is based on Windows XP IP setting using SetIP programRestoring factory default settings Configuring the machine’s wireless networkUsing SyncThru Web Service Now go to Installing the driver software Power Save mode Machines Basic SettingsAltitude adjustment Using the save modesSelecting Print Media Selecting and loading print mediaType Size Dimensions Weighta Capacityb Specifications on print mediaMedia Type Guidelines Guidelines for special print mediaChanging the Size of the Paper in the Paper Tray Selecting and loading print media Feeding the print material manually Adjusting the Output SupportSetting the Paper Size and Type Printing on Special Print MaterialsCanceling a Print JOB Basic printingPrinting a Document Cleaning the inside MaintenanceCleaning Your Machine Cleaning the outsideAfter cleaning, let the machine to dry completely Redistributing toner Maintaining the CartridgeToner cartridge storage Estimated Cartridge LifeReplacing the Toner Cartridge Replacing the Imaging Unit Replacing the Waste Toner Container Items Yield Average Maintenance PartsTo access SyncThru Web Service Managing Your Machine from the WebsiteTroubleshooting Tips for Avoiding Paper JamsClearing Paper Jams Fuser lever Condition Possible Suggested Solutions Cause Solving Other ProblemsPrinting problems Condition Suggested SolutionsPrinting quality problems Vertical lines Toner specksDropouts White SpotsCurl or wave MisformedCharacters SkewCommon Linux problems Common Windows problemsCommon Macintosh problems Type Average Yield Part Number Ordering supplies and accessoriesHOW to Purchase SuppliesGeneral Specifications SpecificationsPrinter Specifications Glossary Fuser Unit ITU-T No chartEthernet EtherTalkNetWare ResolutionMAC address ModemWatermark Subnet MaskToner Cartridge UNC PathLED Index58Index Country Customer Care Center WEB Site Contact Samsung worldwideSpain Page Software section Contents Sharing the Printer Locally Using Your Printer with a Macintosh Installing Printer Software Installing Software for Local PrintingSelect Typical installation for a local printer. Click Next Custom Installation Select the components to be installed and click Next Select Custom installation. Click NextInstalling Software for Network Printing Custom Installation Select Custom installation. Click Next Changing the Software Language Reinstalling Printer SoftwareNext Installing mono printer driverClick OK in the Install From Disk window Removing Printer SoftwareInstalling Printer Software in Windows Select your printer driver from the Name drop-down list Printing a DocumentPrinter Settings Printing to a file PRNSelect Printers and Faxes Select your printer driver icon Paper Tab Layout TabColor Mode Graphics TabType Overlay 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 OverlayDouble-clickPrinters and Faxes Setting Up a Host ComputerSetting Up a Client Computer Check the Share this printer boxBuy Now Troubleshooting GuidePrinter Setting Understanding Smart PanelUsing Onscreen Help File Opening the Troubleshooting GuideChanging the Smart Panel Program Settings Using Printer Settings UtilityInstalling the Unified Linux Driver Installing the Unified Linux DriverGetting Started Click Uninstall Uninstalling the Unified Linux DriverStarting the program Using SetIP programUsing the Unified Driver Configurator Opening the Unified Driver ConfiguratorPorts Configuration Printers ConfigurationPrinting from Applications Configuring Printer Properties Printing a DocumentFollowing four tabs display at the top of the window Printing FilesPrinter driver Installing SoftwareDouble-click the Samsung Splc Installer icon Select Easy Install and click InstallSelect Socket/HP Jet Direct in Printer Type Setting Up the PrinterFor a Network-connected Click Add on the Printer ListFor a USB-connected Changing Printer Settings PrintingPrinting a Document Printer Features GraphicsPaper Select the page order from the Layout Direction option Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of PaperIndex Windows 16 toner save 16 true-type option REV
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