Samsung CLP-300 Series manual Using Smart Panel, Understanding Smart Panel, Toner Level

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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.

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•To use this program, you need:

-Windows 98 or higher (Windows NT 4.0 can be used only for network-supported printers.) 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.

If you are a Windows user, from the Start menu, select Programs or All Programs → your printer driver name → Smart Panel.

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•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 section may differ depending on the printer 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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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.

25 Using Smart Panel

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.

2Buy Now

You can order replacement toner cartridge(s) online.

3Troubleshooting Guide

You can view Help to solve problems.

4Printer 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 user, the SyncThru Web Service window appears instead of the Printer Settings Utility window. Mac OS X and Linux do not support network environments.

5Driver Setting (Only for Windows)

You can use the printer properties window, which allows you to access all of the printer options you need for using your printer. For details, See “Printer Settings” on page 13.

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Contents CLP-300 Series Page Contact Samsung Worldwide Contents LED status legend Common Macintosh Problems Common Linux ProblemsUsing SetIP Program Laser Safety Statement Important Precautions and Safety InformationPower Saver Ozone SafetyRecycling Radio Frequency EmissionsDeclaration of Conformity European Countries Wires in the mains lead have the following color codeReplacing the Fitted Plug for UK Only NeutralPage Introduction Special FeaturesRear View Printer ComponentsFront View Stop button Understanding the Control PanelUnpacking Setting Up Your PrinterPrinter software CD Components may differ from one country to anotherInstalling the Toner Cartridges To load paper Pull the tray out of the printer Loading PaperClose the paper cover Slide the tray back into the printer Load paper with the print side upChanging 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 Choosing Paper and Other Materials Using Print MaterialsType and Capacities Plain paperUsing the Tray Using Manual Feed ModeVerifying the Output Location Repeat this step for every page to be printedPrinting on Labels Printing on Special Print MaterialsPrinting on Envelopes Printing on Preprinted Paper Printing on TransparenciesPrinting on Card Stock or Custom-sized Materials Printing a Document Canceling a Print Job Canceling a Print JobBasic Printing Printing a DocumentMaintaining Your Printer Printing a ConfigurationReplacing Supplies Items Pages Printed Part number SeeToner Cartridge Storage Managing Toner CartridgesToner 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 Software Section. Try printing a Problem Possible Cause SolutionSoftware section Samsung CLP-300 SeriesTo Normal or Draft Clearing Paper JamsSolving Problems Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams Solving Print Quality ProblemsProblem Solution Background Color or BlackToner smear VerticalPrintouts are BackDirty Solid Color or Black pagesLED pattern Possible Problem and Solution Troubleshooting Error Messages Common Windows ProblemsProblem Possible Cause and Solution LED status legendCommon Macintosh Problems Common Linux Problems Using Cups Am using BSD lprDenied errors Get error messagesUsing SetIP program Using Your Printer on a NetworkSetting Up a Network-Connected PrinterCLP-300N only About Sharing the Printer on a NetworkUsing Your Printer on a Network Printer Specifications SpecificationsPaper Specifications Specifications and DescriptionTray *mm/in Paper tray Weight Capacity Guidelines for Using PaperSymptom Problem with Solution Paper Supported Sizes of PaperPaper Output Capacity Paper SpecificationsPaper Input Capacity Printer and Paper Storage EnvironmentLabels Paper jams, clear 6.3 paper load capacity Inside 5.7 outside 5.7 componentsSoftware section Contents Sharing the Printer Locally Using Your Printer with a Macintosh Installing Printer Software Installing Printer Software in WindowsInstalling Software for Local Printing Typical InstallationOtherwise, just click Finish Custom InstallationSelect the components to be installed and click Next Select Custom installation. 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 Next Removing Printer SoftwareSelect your printer driver from the Name drop-down list Layout Tab Printer SettingsSelect Printers and Faxes Select your printer driver icon OrientationSource Paper TabGraphics Tab Color ModeQuality Advanced OptionsUsing Help Using a Favorite SettingExtras Tab About TabPrinting Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up Printing Advanced PrintingPrinting Booklets Printing PostersFrom the Layout tab, select the paper orientation Printing on Both Sides of PaperNone Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size Printing a Reduced or Enlarged DocumentUsing an Existing Watermark Using WatermarksCreating 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 Client Computer Setting Up a Host ComputerSharing the Printer Locally Check the Share this printer boxToner Level Using Smart PanelUnderstanding Smart Panel Using Printer Settings Utility Opening the Troubleshooting GuideChanging the Smart Panel Program Settings Using Onscreen HelpSupported OS System RequirementsRecommended 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 Installing Software for Macintosh Using Your Printer with a MacintoshInstall the Printer driver Uninstalling the Printer driverFor a Network-connected Macintosh Setting Up the PrinterFor a USB-connected Macintosh Select Socket/HP Jet Direct in Printer TypeLayout Setting Changing Printer SettingsPrinting Printing a DocumentResolutionQuality Printer Features SettingPrinting Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper Paper TypeWindows 15 true-type option Language, change 10 Layout properties, setPage Ver

CLP-300 Series specifications

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