Installing the Printer Software | Samsung 500N guide

Step 9. Installing the Printer Software

The supplied CD-ROM contains Windows printing software, Linux printing software, on-line User's Guide and

Acrobat Reader to view the User’s Guide.

If you are printing from Windows:

You can install the following printer software using the CD-ROM.

•Printer Driver for windows. Use this driver to take full advantage of your printer’s features. See page 25.

•USB driver only for Windows 98/Me/2000/XP. For details about installing the USB driver, see page 25.

If you are printing in Linux:

For information about installing the Linux driver, refer to Appendix A in the User’s Guide. To view the User’s Guide, see page 28.

Installing Printer Software in Windows

Verify the following before you install the printer software:

	Item	Requirements

	Operating system	Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP

		95/98/Me	32 MB

	RAM	NT 4.0/2000	64 MB

		XP	128 MB

	Free disk space	95/98/Me/NT 4.0/	300 MB
	Free disk space	2000/XP	300 MB
		2000/XP

	Internet Explorer	5.0 or higher

NOTE: For Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP, the system administrator should install the software.

24SETUP GUIDE

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Samsung 500N Installing the Printer Software, Installing Printer Software in Windows, If you are printing from Windows

Contents

Setup Guide Contents Unpacking Imaging UnitComponents may differ from one country to another Setup Guide Understanding Your Printer These are the main components of your printer Right Cover Top cover release button Setup Guide English Setup Guide English Setup Guide Take the toner cartridges out of their packages Setup Guide Close the left cover. Make sure that it is securely latched Loading Paper Load paper with the print side facing up Setup Guide Connecting a Printer Cable Using a Parallel CableSee the User’s Guide of your computer, if you need help Using a USB Cable Using an Ethernet cable For Networking Printing Using a network antenna Turning the Printer On Printing a Demo Changing the Display Language Installing the Printer Software Installing Printer Software in WindowsIf you are printing from Windows If you are printing in Linux Click Install the Samsung Software on your PC If the CD-ROM drive does not automatically run Reinstalling Printer software Removing Printer softwareChanging the Display Language Select Samsung CLP-500 Series, and Language Selection Viewing the User’s Guide WindowsClick View User’s Guide Root@local cdrom# manual/acrobat4/INSTALL Linux Visit us at User’s Guide Page Contents Extras tab About tab Using a Favorite Setting Using Help Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of the Paper Maintaining Your Printer Setting Up a Network-Connected Printer Configuring Network Parameters on Control PanelAbout Sharing the Printer on a Network Windows 95/98/Me Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP Guidelines for Using Paper Printer and Paper Storage EnvironmentLabels Transparencies Environmental and Safety Consideration Laser Safety Statement Power Saver RecyclingRadio Frequency Emissions FCC regulations FCC Statement for Wireless LAN use Canadian Radio Interference RegulationsFederal Communications Commission FCC Page European States qualified under wireless approvals Wireless GuidanceAccept EU European States with restrictions on usePage Page Memo Special Features Printer Components Introduction Special Features Print in color with excellent quality and speedHandle paper flexibly Create professional documents Save time and money Expand the printer capacityPrint in various environments Double-sided printing. See Printer Components Front View Right View Handle Rear View Using the Control Panel Understanding the Control Panel Using Control Panel Menus Cancel Understanding the Control PanelDisplay Message Description Buttons Button Description Button Description Using Control Panel Menus Accessing Control Panel Menus Configuration page shows Overview of Control Panel MenusInformation Menu Explanation Layout Menu DemoIf your printer is printing properly Select Off to print on one side of the paper Printer Menu Setup Menu Color Menu Power Save An extended period of time, powerPrinter continues printing when it detects Paper mismatched to your paper setting Check Others Config Netware Config TCP to YesNetwork Menu Address, Subnet Mask Using Key, KeyType and Key Config Netware menu item Using Print Materials Choosing Paper and Other Materials Sizes and CapacitiesSize Input Source/Capacity Plain Paper Guidelines for Paper and Special Materials Using Tray Load paper with the print side facing up Using Print Materials Changing the Paper Size in the Tray Using the Optional Tray Using the Multi-purpose Tray Using Print Materials Using Print Materials Using the Manual Feed Using Print Materials Printing on Special Print Materials Printing on EnvelopesLoad envelopes into the Multi-purpose Tray only Using Print Materials Printing on Labels Printing on Transparencies Using Print Materials Using Print Materials Printing on Preprinted Paper Printing on Card Stock or Custom-sized Materials Using Print Materials Using Print Materials Memo Printing Tasks Printer Driver Features Feature Printing a Document Canceling a Print Job From the Windows Start menu, select Settings Printer Settings Paper, Graphics, Extras and AboutSelect the Samsung CLP-500 Series printer Layout tab On a Paper tab Property DescriptionCopies Source TypePaper Different Resolution Color ModeGraphics tab Select Grayscale Advanced Advanced Options buttonTrueType Options Advanced Print as Graphics When this option Options Print All Text Black When this option Extras tab Option DescriptionWatermark Overlay Using a Favorite Setting Output Reprint When Jammed When thisAbout tab Using Help Advanced Printing Using the Control Panel Menu Printing on Both Sides of the Paper From the software application From the Layout tab, select the paper orientation Scaling Your Document You can scale your print job on a Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of the Paper Printing Posters Inches Printing Booklets Using Watermarks Using an Existing WatermarkClick OK and start printing Creating a Watermark Editing a Watermark Deleting a Watermark Using Overlays What is an Overlay?Creating a New Page Overlay Overlays window, click Create Overlay Using a Page Overlay List, click the Edit Overlays button and Load Overlay, Deleting a Page Overlay Click Delete OverlayClick OK until you exit the Print window Maintaining Your Printer Printing a Configuration Replacing the Supplies Items Printer message Pages Printed See Managing the Toner Cartridges Toner Cartridge StorageToner Cartridge Life Expectancy Redistributing the Toner Maintaining Your Printer Maintaining Your Printer Replacing the Toner Cartridges Maintaining Your Printer Maintaining Your Printer Replacing the Waste Toner Container Maintaining Your Printer Maintaining Your Printer Replacing the Imaging Unit Maintaining Your Printer Maintaining Your Printer Could damage the surface of the imaging unit For any reason Maintaining Your Printer May spill Maintaining Your Printer Maintaining Your Printer Replacing the Transfer Belt Maintaining Your Printer Maintaining Your Printer Maintaining Your Printer Maintaining Your Printer Maintaining Your Printer Close the left cover firmly Turn the printer on Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Outside of the Printer Cleaning the LSU Inside the Printer Cleaning the Inside of the Printer Maintaining Your Printer Clean flat surface Maintaining Your Printer To make sure it fits into place. For details, see steps 9 Maintaining Your Printer Maintaining Your Printer Replacement Part Items Yield Average Solving Problems Troubleshooting Checklist Check SolutionOn Line/Continue Solving General Printing Problems Problem Possible Cause Solution Complex Adjusting the print quality settings Reducing the resolution. If you setChange the port setting to the USB or If using Windows Select Download as Bit Image Resolution Then try to print againIs not clear Is very low Clearing Paper Jams Message Location of Jam Go to Paper Feed Area Solving Problems Multi-purpose Tray Inside the Printer Paper Exit Area Solving Problems Carefully take the jammed paper out of the printer Duplex Area Solving Problems Fuser is hot Solving Problems Optional Tray2 Solving Problems Solving Problems Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams Guides are positioned correctly Solving Print Quality Problems Light or fadedPrint Dropouts Problem Solution Misformed CharactersSkew Curl or wave Wrinkles or Creases Check for leaking toner. Clean the inside of the printer Clean the inside of the printerInstall a new toner cartridge. See Replacing the Toner Service representative Understanding Display Messages Message Status Do this Color Cartridge is installed Invalid An invalid imaging unitExit area Jam Paper jam has Press the On Line/Continue Ended Service representative Replace Tray1 Properly installed or Back on, reinstall the optionalError Waste toner motor Waste Toner Tank Full/Not Install Container is full Common Windows Problems Problem Possible Cause and Solution Common Linux Problems Am using BSD lpr From the defaults, to save on memory usageI am using Cups Distributions and some Configured a printer to Error messages printingSoftware vendor to inform them of the issue Them in Llpr Memo Using Your Printer Linux Installing the Printer Driver Installing the Printer DriverSystem Requirements Using Your Printer in Linux A.3 Using Your Printer in Linux Using Your Printer in Linux A.5 Changing the Printer Connection Method Uninstalling the Printer Driver Select Complete uninstall and then click Uninstall Using the Configuration Tool Using Your Printer in Linux A.9 Changing Llpr Properties Using Your Printer in Linux A.11 Memo Using Your Printer on Network Wired Network-connected Printer Wireless Network-connected PrinterAbout Sharing the Printer on a Network Locally-Shared Printer Setting Up a Locally Shared Printer Setting Up the Host ComputerSetting Up the Client Computer Windows 95/98/Me Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP Select Local port and click New Port Setting Up a Network-Connected Printer Configuring Network Parameters on the Control PanelSupported Operating Systems Requirements Printing a Network Configuration Setting Network Protocols Configuring TCP/IP Static Addressing Dynamic Addressing BOOTP/DHCP An IP address consists of 4 bytes Configuring IPX Frame Types Using Your Printer on a Network B.11 Restoring the Network Configuration Configuring the Wireless NetworkTo Configure the Wireless Settings using the Menu system Hexadecimal Alphanumeric Bit WEP Digits Characters 26digits Memo Installing Printer Options Installing Printer Memory Installing Printer Options C.3 Installing Printer Options Installing Printer Options C.5 Removing the Memory Installing a Network Interface Card Ethernet 10/100 Base TX Ethernet 10/100 Base TX + InternalSyncThru CD-ROM, SyncThru Quick Guide Installing Printer Options Installing Printer Options C.9 Installing Printer Options Installing Printer Options C.11 Installing an Optional Tray Installing Printer Options C.13 Installing Printer Options Specifications Printer Specifications Paper Specifications Printer Specifications Specifications and Description CLP-500 Ethernet 10/100 Base TXInternal, Ethernet Paper Specifications Overview Tray1 Dimensions Weight Capacity Multi Dimensions Weight CapacitySupported Sizes of Paper Guidelines for Using Paper Symptom Problem with Solution PaperProblems with Ragged edges Poor print quality Too moist, too Try another kind Paper Specifications Paper Output CapacityPaper Input Capacity Printer and Paper Storage Environment Envelopes Minimum Maximum Envelopes with Double Side Seams Envelopes with Adhesive Strips or FlapsEnvelope Margins Type of Address Minimum Maximum Labels TransparenciesEnvelope Storage Index Page Iii Rev