Printing a Document, Printing to a file PRN | Samsung CLX-216x

2 Basic Printing

This chapter explains the printing options and common printing tasks in Windows.

This chapter includes:

•Printing a Document

•Printing to a file (PRN)

•Printer Settings

-Layout Tab

-Paper Tab

-Graphics Tab

-Extras Tab

-About Tab

-Printer Tab

-Using a Favorite Setting

-Using Help

Printing a Document

NOTES:

• Your printer driver Properties window that appears in this User’s Guide may differ depending on the printer in use. However the composition of the printer properties window is similar.

•Check the Operating System(s) that are compatible with your printer. Please refer to the OS Compatibility section of Printer Specifications in your Printer User’s Guide.

•If you need to know the exact name of your printer, you can

check the supplied CD-ROM.

The following procedure describes the general steps required for printing from various Windows applications. The exact steps for printing a document may vary depending on the application program you are using. Refer to the User’s Guide of your software application for the exact printing procedure.

12 Basic Printing

1Open the document you want to print.

2Select Print from the File menu. The Print window is displayed. It may look slightly different depending on your application.

The basic print settings are selected within the Print window. These settings include the number of copies and print range.

Make sure that your printer is selected.

3Select your printer driver from the Name drop-down list.

To take advantage of the printer features provided by your printer driver, click Properties or Preferences in the application’s Print window. For details, see “Printer Settings” on page 13.

If you see Setup, Printer, or Options in your Print window, click it instead. Then click Properties on the next screen.

Click OK to close the printer properties window.

4To start the print job, click OK or Print in the Print window.

Printing to a file (PRN)

You will sometimes need to save the print data as a file for your purpose.

To create a file:

1Check the Print to file box at the Print window.

2Select the folder and assign a name of the file and then click OK.

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Samsung CLX-216x Printing a Document, Printing to a file PRN, Select your printer driver from the Name drop-down list

Contents

Page Page Contact Samsung World Wide Country Customer Care Center Web Site Contents Using USB flash memory Selecting and loading print mediaCopying Basic printing Maintenance TroubleshootingSpecifications Ordering supplies Safety and Regulatory Information Important Precautions and Safety InformationEnvironmental and Safety Consideration Laser Safety Statement Ozone Safety Power SaverRecycling Radio Frequency Emissions Replacing the Fitted Plug for UK Only Page Special features Features CLX-2160 CLX-2160NIntroduction See the Software Section Machine overview Front view Control panel overview Understanding the Status LED Status LEDStatus LED with the toner cartridge messages Status Description Finding more information Selecting a locationClearance space Altitude adjustment Click Printer SettingPrinting a demo System setup Menu overviewCopy Menu Scan Menu Using the power save mode Changing the display languageAuto continue Printer driver features Software overviewSupplied software System requirements WindowsLinux Macintosh Network setup CLX-2160N only Configuring TCP/IPSupported operating systems Setting ethernet speed Restoring the network configurationPrinting a network configuration Dynamic addressing BOOTP/DHCP Selecting and loading print media Loading originalsSelecting print media Type Size Dimensions Weight Capacitya Supported print media types and sizes Media sizes supported in each mode Mode Size SourceGuidelines for selecting and storing print media Guidelines for special print media To avoid damaging the machine, use only Loading paper TrayLoading paper in the tray Changing the size of the paper in the tray Close the paper cover Slide the tray back into the machine Tips on using the manual feeder Manual feederLoad the paper with the side to be printed on facing up Setting the paper size and type Changing the settings for each copy CopyingSelecting the paper tray Reduced/Enlarged copy Changing the default copy settings Setting copy timeoutOriginal type Using special copy features ID card copyingUp or 4-up copying Poster copying Clone copying Erasing background images Canceling a print job Basic printingPrinting a document Scanning to an application using a local Connection ScanningScanning basics Scanning using a network connection CLX-2160N only Preparing for network scanningScanning to a network client Adding the machine to the Network Scan program Changing the settings for each scan job Changing the default scan settingsSetting network scan timeout Using USB flash memory About USB memoryPlugging in a USB memory device Scanning to a USB memory device ScanningCustomizing scan to USB Printing from a USB memory device Managing USB memoryDeleting an image file Formatting a USB memory device Printing directly from a digital camera Viewing the USB memory status Maintenance Printing reportsClearing memory Printing a report Cleaning your machine Cleaning the outsideCleaning the inside Cleaning the scan unit Maintaining the toner cartridge Redistributing tonerToner cartridge storage Expected cartridge life Replacing the toner cartridge Replacing the imaging unit Maintenance Replacing the waste toner container Maintenance parts Managing your machine from the websiteChecking the machine’s serial number Checking replaceables Troubleshooting Tips for avoiding paper jamsClearing paper jams Paper exit area Understanding display messages Message Meaning Suggested solutions Install Toner InstallLow Heat Error Cycle Power Solving other problems Paper feeding problems Printing problems Printing quality problems Toner specksDropouts Condition Suggested solutions White Spots Condition Suggested solutions Vertical repetitiveVertical lines Color or Black Condition Suggested solutions Curl or wave Condition Suggested solutions Character VoidsWrinkles or Creases Copying problems Scanning problems Network Scan problems CLX-2160N only Common Windows problemsCommon Macintosh problems Common Linux problems Problem Possible cause and solutions You should wait for completion Problem Possible cause and solutions How to purchase Supplies How to purchaseOrdering supplies Supplies Specifications General specificationsPrinter specifications Scanner and copier specifications Index Numerics System requirements Macintosh Software section Contents Sharing the Printer Locally Using Your Printer in Linux Installing Printer Software Installing Software for Local PrintingTypical Installation Custom Installation Select Typical installation for a local printer. Click Next Select Custom installation. Click Next Select the components to be installed and click Next Installing Software for Network Printing Custom Installation Select Custom installation. Click Next Reinstalling Printer Software Select the components you want to reinstall and click Next Removing Printer Software Next Printing a Document Printing to a file PRNSelect your printer driver from the Name drop-down list Printer Settings Layout TabPaper Orientation Paper Tab SourceScaling Printing Color Mode Graphics TabQuality Advanced Options Extras Tab About TabPrinter Tab Using a Favorite Setting Using Help Advanced Printing Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up Printing Printing Posters Printing Booklets Printing on Both Sides of Paper Printing a Reduced or Enlarged DocumentFitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size None Using Watermarks Using an Existing WatermarkCreating a Watermark Editing a Watermark Using Overlays What is an Overlay?Using a Page Overlay Creating a New Page Overlay Setting Up a Host Computer Setting Up a Client ComputerCheck the Share this printer box Select Local Port and click New Port Understanding Smart Panel Toner Level Opening the Troubleshooting Guide Using Printer Settings UtilityChanging the Smart Panel Program Settings Using Onscreen Help File Scanning Using Samsung SmarThru Uninstalling Samsung SmarThru Using Samsung SmarThru Scanning Process with TWAIN- enabled Software Scanning Using the WIA DriverWindows XP Windows Vista Installing the Unified Linux Driver Installing the Unified Linux DriverGetting Started Uninstalling the Unified Linux Driver Click Uninstall Using the Unified Driver Configurator Printers ConfigurationOpening the Unified Driver Configurator Printers Tab Scanners Configuration Ports ConfigurationClasses Tab Sharing Ports Between Printers and Scanners Configuring Printer Properties Printing a Document Printing from Applications Scanning a Document Printing FilesClick Properties Using the Image Manager Adding Job Type Settings Tools Function Installing Software for Macintosh Install the Printer driverUninstalling the Printer driver Double-click the Samsung Splc Installer icon Setting Up the Printer Install the Scan driverUninstalling the Scan driver For a Network-connected Macintosh Changing Printer Settings Layout SettingPrinting Printing a Document Printer Features Setting ResolutionQualityPrinting Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper Paper Type Scanning Index WIA, scan Ver