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

Page 92

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. If you are a Windows or Macintosh OS user, Smart Panel is installed automatically when you install the printer software. If you are a Linux OS user, download Smart Panel from the Samsung website (www.samsung.com/printer) and install.

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.

1

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.

25 Using Smart Panel

Page 91 Page 93
Image 92
Page 91 Page 93
Contents Color Laser Printer Features of your new laser product Special FeaturesFeatures by Models FeaturesAbout this USER’S Guide Convention Description ExampleQuick Install Guide Finding More InformationOnline User’s Guide Printer Driver HelpWhat the icons and signs in this user’s guide mean Safety informationImportant Safety Symbols and Precautions Laser Safety Statement Ozone Safety Mercury SafetyPower Saver RecyclingFCC Statement for Wireless LAN use United States of AmericaFAX Branding Canadian Radio Interference RegulationsRinger Equivalence Number You should also know thatReplacing the Fitted Plug for UK only Declaration of Conformity European CountriesApprovals and Certifications EC CertificationEEA/EFTA countries Wireless GuidanceRegulatory Compliance Statements Openssl License Original Ssleay LicenseSafety information13 Contents Canceling a print job Cleaning your machineCleaning the outside Cleaning the insideIntroduction Printer OverviewFront view Rear view This chapter includesControl Panel Overview StopUnderstanding the Control Panel LEDsStop button Statusd LED Toner Colors LED DescriptionPrinter Driver Features ContentsFeature Windows Linux Macintosh Supplied SoftwarePrinting a Demo Setting UP the HardwareGetting started Setting UP the Network System RequirementsWindows Operating Free System CPU RAM HDD SpaceUsing a Wired Network Printing Configuration reportSetting IP address IP setting using the SetIP programNetwork parameter setting Installing the driver softwareInstalling the printer on an Ad-Hoc wireless network Checking your network environmentsExample Operation Mode Select InfrastructureCreating the infrastructure network in Windows Using a Wireless NETWORKCLP-310W, CLP- 315W only TroubleshootingIP setting using SetIP program Using SyncThru Web Service Restoring factory default settingsConfiguring the machine’s wireless network Now go to Installing the driver software Machines Basic Settings Altitude adjustmentUsing the save modes Power Save modeSelecting and loading print media Selecting Print MediaSpecifications on print media Type Size Dimensions Weighta CapacitybGuidelines for special print media Media Type GuidelinesChanging the Size of the Paper in the Paper Tray Selecting and loading print media Adjusting the Output Support Setting the Paper Size and TypePrinting on Special Print Materials Feeding the print material manuallyPrinting a Document Canceling a Print JOBBasic printing Maintenance Cleaning Your MachineCleaning the outside Cleaning the insideAfter cleaning, let the machine to dry completely Maintaining the Cartridge Replacing the Toner Cartridge Replacing the Imaging Unit Maintenance Replacing the Waste Toner Container Maintenance Parts To access SyncThru Web ServiceManaging Your Machine from the Website Items Yield AverageClearing Paper Jams TroubleshootingTips for Avoiding Paper Jams Fuser lever Solving Other Problems Printing problemsCondition Suggested Solutions Condition Possible Suggested Solutions CausePrinting quality problems Toner specks DropoutsWhite Spots Vertical linesMisformed CharactersSkew Curl or waveCommon Windows problems Common Linux problemsCommon Macintosh problems Ordering supplies and accessories HOW to PurchaseSupplies Type Average Yield Part NumberSpecifications General SpecificationsPrinter Specifications Glossary ITU-T No chart EthernetEtherTalk Fuser UnitResolution MAC addressModem NetWareSubnet Mask Toner CartridgeUNC Path WatermarkIndex LED62Index Contact samsung worldwide COUNTRY/REG Customer Care WEB Site ION CenterRussia Page REV Software section Contents Sharing the Printer Locally Using Your Printer with a Macintosh Installing Printer Software Installing Software for Local PrintingCustom Installation Select Typical installation for a local printer. Click NextSelect Custom installation. Click Next Select the components to be installed and click NextInstalling Software for Network Printing Custom Installation Select Custom installation. Click Next Reinstalling Printer Software Changing the Software LanguageRemoving Printer Software Installing mono printer driverClick OK in the Install From Disk window Installing Printer Software in Windows Printing a Document Select your printer driver from the Name drop-down listSelect Printers and Faxes Select your printer driver icon Printer SettingsPrinting to a file PRN Layout Tab Paper TabType Color ModeGraphics Tab Extras Tab Using a Favorite Setting Using HelpAbout Tab Printer TabAdvanced Printing Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up PrintingPrinting Posters Printing BookletsPrinting on Both Sides of Paper Printing a Reduced or Enlarged DocumentFitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size NoneUsing Watermarks Using an Existing WatermarkCreating a Watermark Editing a WatermarkUsing Overlays What is an Overlay?Using a Page Overlay Creating a New Page OverlaySetting Up a Host Computer Setting Up a Client ComputerCheck the Share this printer box Double-clickPrinters and FaxesTroubleshooting Guide Printer SettingUnderstanding Smart Panel Buy NowOpening the Troubleshooting Guide Using Printer Settings UtilityChanging the Smart Panel Program Settings Using Onscreen Help FileGetting Started Installing the Unified Linux DriverInstalling the Unified Linux Driver Uninstalling the Unified Linux Driver Click UninstallUsing SetIP program Using the Unified Driver ConfiguratorOpening the Unified Driver Configurator Starting the programPrinters Configuration Ports ConfigurationConfiguring Printer Properties Printing from ApplicationsPrinting Files Following four tabs display at the top of the windowInstalling Software Double-click the Samsung Splc Installer iconSelect Easy Install and click Install Printer driverSetting Up the Printer For a Network-connectedClick Add on the Printer List Select Socket/HP Jet Direct in Printer TypeFor a USB-connected Printing a Document Changing Printer SettingsPrinting Paper Printer FeaturesGraphics Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper Select the page order from the Layout Direction optionIndex Windows 15 toner save 15 true-type option
Top Page Image Contents