Samsung CLP-300 Series Using Your Printer with a Macintosh, Installing Software for Macintosh

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7 Using Your Printer with a Macintosh

Your printer supports Macintosh systems with a built-in USB interface or 10/100 Base-TX network interface card. When you print a file from a Macintosh computer, you can use the CUPS driver by installing the PPD file.

NOTE: Some printers do not support a network interface. Make sure that your printer supports a network interface by referring to Printer Specifications in your Printer User’s Guide.

This chapter includes:

•Installing Software for Macintosh

•Setting Up the Printer

•Printing

Installing Software for Macintosh

The Printer software CD that came with your printer provides you with the PPD file that allows you to use the CUPS driver or Apple LaserWriter driver (only available when you use a printer which supports the PostScript driver), for printing on a Macintosh computer.

Verify the following before you install the printer software:

Item	Requirements

Operating System	Mac OS 10.3 ~ 10.4

RAM	128 MB

Free Disk Space	200 MB

Install the Printer driver

1Make sure that you connect your printer to the computer. Turn on your computer and printer.

2Insert the Printer software CD which came with your printer into the CD-ROM drive.

3Double-click CD-ROM icon that appears on your Macintosh desktop.

4Double-click the Mac_Installer folder.

5Double-click the Mac_Printer folder.

6Double-click the Samsung SPLC Installer icon.

7Enter the password and click OK.

8The Samsung SPL Installer window opens. Click Continue and then click Continue.

9Select Easy Install and click Install.

10After the installation is finished, click Quit.

Uninstalling the Printer driver

Uninstall is required if you are upgrading the software, or if installation fails.

1Insert the Printer software CD which came with your printer into the CD-ROM drive.

2Double-click CD-ROM icon that appears on your Macintosh desktop.

3Double-click the Mac_Installer folder.

4Double-click the Mac_Printer folder.

5Double-click the Samsung SPLC Installer icon.

6Enter the password and click OK.

7The Samsung SPL Installer window opens. Click Continue and then click Continue.

8Select Uninstall and then click Uninstall.

9When the uninstallation is done, click Quit.

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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 Method From 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