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Solving General Printing Problems

For problems with the operation of your printer, refer to the table for suggested solutions.

Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

 

 

 

The printer

The printer is not

Check the power cord connections.

does not

receiving power.

Check the power switch and the

print.

 

power source.

 

 

 

 

The printer is not

Select Samsung CLP-300 Series

 

selected as the

as your default printer.

 

default printer.

 

 

 

 

 

Check the printer for

After locating the problem, clear it.

 

the following:

If a printer system error occurs,

 

 

contact your service representative.

 

• The printer cover is

• Close the printer cover.

 

not closed.

 

 

• Paper is jammed.

• Clear the paper jam. See 6.3.

 

• No paper is loaded.

• Load paper. See 2.3.

 

• A toner cartridge is

• Install the toner cartridge. See

 

not installed.

5.3.

 

 

 

 

The printer may be in

Check the message on the Smart

 

manual feed mode

Panel program window, add paper to

 

and out of paper.

the tray and press the Stop button

 

 

on the control panel.

 

 

 

 

The connection cable

Disconnect the printer cable and

 

between the

reconnect it.

 

computer and the

 

 

printer is not

 

 

connected properly.

 

 

 

 

 

The connection cable

If possible, attach the cable to

 

between the

another computer that is working

 

computer and the

properly and try to print a

 

printer is defective.

document. You can also try using a

 

 

different printer cable.

 

 

 

 

The port setting is

Check the Windows printer setting

 

incorrect.

to make sure that the print job is

 

 

sent to the correct port. If the

 

 

computer has more than one port,

 

 

make sure that the printer is

 

 

attached to the correct one.

 

 

 

 

The printer may be

Check the printer properties to

 

configured

ensure that all of the print settings

 

incorrectly.

are correct.

 

 

 

Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

 

 

 

The printer

The printer driver

Reinstall the printer driver; see the

does not

may be incorrectly

Software Section. Try printing a

print.

installed.

test page.

(continued)

 

 

The printer is

Check the LEDs on the control panel

 

 

malfunctioning.

to determine if the printer is

 

 

indicating a system error.

 

 

 

 

The document size is

Get more hard disk space and print

 

so big that the hard

the document again.

 

disk space of the

 

 

computer is not

 

 

enough to access the

 

 

print job.

 

 

 

 

Paper does

Paper has been

Remove paper from the tray and

not feed into

loaded incorrectly.

reload it correctly.

the printer.

 

Check that the paper guides are set

 

 

 

 

correctly.

 

 

 

 

There is too much

Remove excess paper from the tray.

 

paper in the tray.

 

 

 

 

 

The paper is too

Use only paper that meets printer

 

thick.

specifications.

 

 

 

A print job is

The job may be very

Reduce the complexity of the

extremely

complex.

page(s) or try adjusting the print

slow.

 

quality settings.

 

 

Adjust the print quality settings,

 

 

such as reducing the resolution. If

 

 

you have set the resolution to Best,

 

 

change it to Normal or Draft. See

 

 

the Software section.

 

 

Your printer prints A4-sized paper at

 

 

16 ppm in black and white mode and

 

 

4 ppm in color mode.

 

 

 

 

You may have printed

It usually takes more time than

 

a high density

usual to print this kind of job. Be

 

document which

patient and wait.

 

consumes a lot of

 

 

toner.

 

 

 

 

 

If using Windows 98/

From the Start menu, choose

 

Me, the Spooling

Settings and Printers. Right-click

 

Setting may be set

the Samsung CLP-300 Series

 

incorrectly.

printer icon, choose Properties,

 

 

click the Details tab, and then

 

 

choose the Spool Settings button.

 

 

Select the desired spool setting.

 

 

 

6.2

Solving Problems

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Contents CLP-300 Series Page Contact Samsung Worldwide Contents Common Macintosh Problems Common Linux Problems Using SetIP ProgramLED status legend 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 IntroductionPrinter Components Front ViewRear 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 Connecting a Printer Cable For Local PrintingFor Network Printing CLP-300N only Altitude adjustment Turning the Printer OnPrinting a Demo Installing the Printer Software Printer Driver FeaturesSystem Requirements 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 Special Print Materials Printing on EnvelopesPrinting on Labels 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 Printer Cleaning the Outside of the PrinterCleaning the Inside of the Printer To access SyncThru Web Service Managing the Printer from the Website CLP-300N onlyStart a web browser, such as Internet Explorer from Windows Solving Problems Troubleshooting ChecklistStatus Response Problem Possible Cause Solution Software Section. Try printing aSoftware section Samsung CLP-300 SeriesClearing Paper Jams To Normal or DraftSolving Problems Solving Print Quality Problems Problem SolutionTips for Avoiding Paper Jams 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 Reinstalling Printer Software Select the components you want to reinstall and click NextChanging the Software Language 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 BookletsPrinting on Both Sides of Paper NoneFrom the Layout tab, select the paper orientation Printing a Reduced or Enlarged Document Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper SizeUsing Watermarks Using an Existing WatermarkCreating a Watermark Editing a WatermarkUsing Overlays What is an Overlay?Creating a New Page Overlay Using a Page Overlay Deleting a Page OverlayClick Delete Overlay Setting Up a Host Computer Setting Up a Client ComputerSharing the Printer Locally Check the Share this printer boxUsing Smart Panel Understanding Smart PanelToner Level Opening the Troubleshooting Guide Using Printer Settings UtilityChanging the Smart Panel Program Settings Using Onscreen HelpSystem Requirements Supported OSRecommended Capacities SoftwareInstalling the Printer Driver Select Linux Printer and then Configuration Tool Changing the Printer Connection MethodFrom the Startup Menu icon at the bottom of the desktop Using the Configuration Tool Uninstalling the Printer DriverSelect Complete uninstall and then click Uninstall 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

CLP-300 Series specifications

The Samsung CLP-300 Series is a renowned line of color laser printers designed to meet the needs of both home and office environments. With its compact size and impressive performance, the series has become a popular choice for users who seek quality printing without compromising on space. At first glance, the printer exhibits a sleek, modern design, which not only serves aesthetic purposes but also enhances functionality.

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