Samsung CLP-310W, CLP-315N manual Getting Started, Installing the Unified Linux Driver

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6 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 SetIP program

•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 Color Laser Printer Features of your new laser product Special FeaturesAbout this USER’S Guide Features by ModelsFeatures Convention Description ExampleOnline User’s Guide Quick Install GuideFinding More Information Printer Driver HelpImportant Safety Symbols and Precautions Safety informationWhat the icons and signs in this user’s guide mean Laser Safety Statement Power Saver Ozone SafetyMercury Safety RecyclingFAX Branding FCC Statement for Wireless LAN useUnited States of America Canadian Radio Interference RegulationsRinger Equivalence Number You should also know thatApprovals and Certifications Replacing the Fitted Plug for UK onlyDeclaration of Conformity European Countries EC CertificationRegulatory Compliance Statements Wireless GuidanceEEA/EFTA countries Openssl License Original Ssleay LicenseSafety information13 Contents Cleaning the outside Canceling a print jobCleaning your machine Cleaning the insideFront view Rear view IntroductionPrinter Overview This chapter includesControl Panel Overview StopStop button Understanding the Control PanelLEDs Statusd LED Toner Colors LED DescriptionFeature Windows Linux Macintosh Printer Driver FeaturesContents Supplied SoftwareGetting started Setting UP the HardwarePrinting a Demo Windows Setting UP the NetworkSystem Requirements Operating Free System CPU RAM HDD SpaceSetting IP address Using a Wired NetworkPrinting Configuration report IP setting using the SetIP programNetwork parameter setting Installing the driver softwareInstalling the printer on an Ad-Hoc wireless network Checking your network environmentsCreating the infrastructure network in Windows Operation Mode Select InfrastructureExample Using a Wireless NETWORKCLP-310W, CLP- 315W only TroubleshootingIP setting using SetIP program Configuring the machine’s wireless network Restoring factory default settingsUsing SyncThru Web Service Now go to Installing the driver software Using the save modes Machines Basic SettingsAltitude adjustment 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 Printing on Special Print Materials Adjusting the Output SupportSetting the Paper Size and Type Feeding the print material manuallyBasic printing Canceling a Print JOBPrinting a Document Cleaning the outside MaintenanceCleaning Your Machine 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 Managing Your Machine from the Website Maintenance PartsTo access SyncThru Web Service Items Yield AverageTips for Avoiding Paper Jams TroubleshootingClearing Paper Jams Fuser lever Condition Suggested Solutions Solving Other ProblemsPrinting problems Condition Possible Suggested Solutions CausePrinting quality problems White Spots Toner specksDropouts Vertical linesSkew MisformedCharacters Curl or waveCommon Windows problems Common Linux problemsCommon Macintosh problems Supplies Ordering supplies and accessoriesHOW to Purchase Type Average Yield Part NumberSpecifications General SpecificationsPrinter Specifications Glossary EtherTalk ITU-T No chartEthernet Fuser UnitModem ResolutionMAC address NetWareUNC Path Subnet MaskToner Cartridge 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 LanguageClick OK in the Install From Disk window Installing mono printer driverRemoving Printer Software Installing Printer Software in Windows Printing a Document Select your printer driver from the Name drop-down listPrinting to a file PRN Printer SettingsSelect Printers and Faxes Select your printer driver icon Layout Tab Paper TabGraphics Tab Color ModeType Extras Tab About Tab Using a Favorite SettingUsing Help Printer TabAdvanced Printing Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up PrintingPrinting Posters Printing BookletsFitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size Printing on Both Sides of PaperPrinting a Reduced or Enlarged Document NoneCreating a Watermark Using WatermarksUsing an Existing Watermark Editing a WatermarkUsing a Page Overlay Using OverlaysWhat is an Overlay? Creating a New Page OverlayCheck the Share this printer box Setting Up a Host ComputerSetting Up a Client Computer Double-clickPrinters and FaxesUnderstanding Smart Panel Troubleshooting GuidePrinter Setting Buy NowChanging the Smart Panel Program Settings Opening the Troubleshooting GuideUsing Printer Settings Utility Using Onscreen Help FileInstalling the Unified Linux Driver Installing the Unified Linux DriverGetting Started Uninstalling the Unified Linux Driver Click UninstallOpening the Unified Driver Configurator Using SetIP programUsing 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 windowSelect Easy Install and click Install Installing SoftwareDouble-click the Samsung Splc Installer icon Printer driverClick Add on the Printer List Setting Up the PrinterFor a Network-connected Select Socket/HP Jet Direct in Printer TypeFor a USB-connected Printing Changing Printer SettingsPrinting a Document Graphics Printer FeaturesPaper 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