Samsung CLP-300 Series manual Installing the Printer Software, System Requirements

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Installing the Printer Software

You must install software using the supplied printer driver CD after you have set up your printer and connected it to your computer. For details, see the Software Section.

The printer driver CD provides you with the following software:

NOTES:

•For Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP/2003, the system administrator should install the software.

•Windows NT 4.0 is only supported on the CLP-300N.

•Macintosh 10.3 ~10.4 - For details, see the Software Section.

•Various Linux OS - For details, see the Software Section.

Programs for Windows

You can install the following printer software using the printer driver CD.

• Printer driver for Windows. Use this driver to take full advantage of your printer’s features. See the Software Section for details about installing the Samsung printer driver.

• Smart Panel. Appears when printing errors occur. See the Software Section for details about installing the Smart Panel program.

Macintosh Printer Driver

You can print from a Macintosh with your printer. Go to the Software Section for information about installing the print software and printing from a Macintosh.

Linux Driver

You can print from a Linux-based computer with your printer. Go to the Software Section for information about installing the Linux driver and printing from a Linux environment.

System Requirements

Before you begin, ensure that your system meets the minimum requirements. Your printer supports the following operating system.

•Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP/2003 - The following table shows Windows requirements.

Item

Requirements

 

 

 

Operating System

Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP/2003

 

 

 

RAM

98/Me

32 MB

 

 

 

 

NT 4.0/2000

64 MB

 

 

 

 

XP

128 MB

 

 

 

 

2003

256 MB

 

 

 

Free Disk Space

98/Me/NT 4.0/

300 MB

 

2000/XP/2003

 

 

 

 

Internet Explorer

5.0 or higher

 

 

 

 

2.8

Setting Up Your Printer

Printer Driver Features

Your printer drivers will support the following standard options:

•Paper source selection

•Paper size, orientation, and media type

•number of copies

The table below lists a general overview of features supported by your printer drivers.

 

Printer driver

 

 

 

 

 

 

Feature

Win98/Me/NT

Linux

 

Macintosh

 

4.0/2000/XP/

 

 

(CUPS)

 

2003

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Color Mode

Y

Y

 

Y

 

 

 

 

 

Print Quality Option

Y

Y

 

Y

 

 

 

 

 

Poster Printing

Y

N

 

N

 

 

 

 

 

Manual Double-

Y

N

 

N

sided Printing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Multiple Pages Per

Y

Y

 

Y

Sheet (N-up)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fit to Page Printing

Y

N

 

N

 

 

 

 

 

Scale Printing

Y

N

 

Y

 

 

 

 

 

Booklet Printing

Y

N

 

N

 

 

 

 

 

Watermark

Y

N

 

N

 

 

 

 

 

Overlay

Y*

N

 

N

* The Overlay feature is not supported in NT4.0.

NOTE: For details about installing software and using its features, see the Software Section.

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Contents CLP-300 Series Page Contact Samsung Worldwide Contents LED status legend Common Macintosh Problems Common Linux ProblemsUsing SetIP Program Important Precautions and Safety Information Laser Safety StatementOzone Safety Power SaverRecycling Radio Frequency EmissionsWires in the mains lead have the following color code Declaration of Conformity European CountriesReplacing the Fitted Plug for UK Only NeutralPage Special Features IntroductionRear View Printer ComponentsFront View Understanding the Control Panel Stop buttonSetting Up Your Printer UnpackingPrinter software CD Components may differ from one country to anotherInstalling the Toner Cartridges Loading Paper To load paper Pull the tray out of the printerLoad paper with the print side up Close the paper cover Slide the tray back into the printerChanging the Size of the Paper in the Tray For Network Printing CLP-300N only Connecting a Printer CableFor Local Printing Printing a Demo Altitude adjustmentTurning the Printer On System Requirements Installing the Printer SoftwarePrinter Driver Features Using Print Materials Choosing Paper and Other MaterialsType and Capacities Plain paperUsing Manual Feed Mode Using the TrayVerifying the Output Location Repeat this step for every page to be printedPrinting on Labels Printing on Special Print MaterialsPrinting on Envelopes Printing on Transparencies Printing on Preprinted PaperPrinting on Card Stock or Custom-sized Materials Canceling a Print Job Printing a Document Canceling a Print JobBasic Printing Printing a DocumentPrinting a Configuration Maintaining Your PrinterReplacing Supplies Items Pages Printed Part number SeeManaging Toner Cartridges Toner Cartridge StorageToner Cartridge Life Expectancy Redistributing TonerReplacing Toner Cartridges Replacing the Imaging Unit 10Close the front cover firmly 11Turn the printer on Replacing the Waste Toner Container Cleaning the Inside of the Printer Cleaning the PrinterCleaning the Outside of the Printer Start a web browser, such as Internet Explorer from Windows To access SyncThru Web ServiceManaging the Printer from the Website CLP-300N only Status Response Solving ProblemsTroubleshooting Checklist Problem Possible Cause Solution Software Section. Try printing aSoftware section Samsung CLP-300 SeriesClearing Paper Jams To Normal or DraftSolving Problems Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams Solving Print Quality ProblemsProblem Solution Color or Black BackgroundToner smear VerticalBack Printouts areDirty Solid Color or Black pagesTroubleshooting Error Messages Common Windows Problems LED pattern Possible Problem and SolutionProblem Possible Cause and Solution LED status legendCommon Macintosh Problems Common Linux Problems Am using BSD lpr Using CupsDenied errors Get error messagesUsing Your Printer on a Network Using SetIP programSetting Up a Network-Connected PrinterCLP-300N only About Sharing the Printer on a NetworkUsing Your Printer on a Network Specifications Printer SpecificationsPaper Specifications Specifications and DescriptionGuidelines for Using Paper Tray *mm/in Paper tray Weight CapacitySymptom Problem with Solution Paper Supported Sizes of PaperPaper Specifications Paper Output CapacityPaper Input Capacity Printer and Paper Storage EnvironmentLabels Inside 5.7 outside 5.7 components Paper jams, clear 6.3 paper load capacitySoftware section Contents Sharing the Printer Locally Using Your Printer with a Macintosh Installing Printer Software in Windows Installing Printer SoftwareInstalling Software for Local Printing Typical InstallationCustom Installation Otherwise, just click FinishSelect Custom installation. Click Next Select the components to be installed and click NextInstalling Software for Network Printing Custom Installation Installing Printer Software in Windows Changing the Software Language Reinstalling Printer SoftwareSelect the components you want to reinstall and click Next Removing Printer Software NextSelect your printer driver from the Name drop-down list Printer Settings Layout TabSelect Printers and Faxes Select your printer driver icon OrientationPaper Tab SourceColor Mode Graphics TabQuality Advanced OptionsUsing a Favorite Setting Using HelpExtras Tab About TabAdvanced Printing Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up PrintingPrinting Posters Printing BookletsFrom the Layout tab, select the paper orientation Printing on Both Sides of PaperNone Printing a Reduced or Enlarged Document Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper SizeUsing Watermarks Using an Existing WatermarkCreating a Watermark Editing a WatermarkCreating a New Page Overlay Using OverlaysWhat is an Overlay? Click Delete Overlay Using a Page OverlayDeleting a Page Overlay Setting Up a Host Computer Setting Up a Client ComputerSharing the Printer Locally Check the Share this printer boxToner Level Using Smart PanelUnderstanding Smart Panel Opening the Troubleshooting Guide Using Printer Settings UtilityChanging the Smart Panel Program Settings Using Onscreen HelpSystem Requirements Supported OSRecommended Capacities SoftwareInstalling the Printer Driver From the Startup Menu icon at the bottom of the desktop Select Linux Printer and then Configuration ToolChanging the Printer Connection Method Select Complete uninstall and then click Uninstall Using the Configuration ToolUninstalling the Printer Driver Changing Llpr Properties Using Your Printer with a Macintosh Installing Software for MacintoshInstall the Printer driver Uninstalling the Printer driverSetting Up the Printer For a Network-connected MacintoshFor a USB-connected Macintosh Select Socket/HP Jet Direct in Printer TypeChanging Printer Settings Layout SettingPrinting Printing a DocumentPrinter Features Setting ResolutionQualityPrinting Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper Paper TypeLanguage, change 10 Layout properties, set Windows 15 true-type optionPage Ver

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