User’s Guide
Multi Functional Printer
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CLX-8540ND Series
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Software overview
Introduction
Getting Started
CONTENTS
Copying
4. Loading originals and print media
Faxing Optional
Delaying a fax transmission
Setting the fax header
Receiving manually in Telephone mode
Receiving automatically in Answering Machine/Fax mode
7. Scanning
9. Using USB flash memory
8. Basic printing
11. Using Standard Workflow
10.Using Document Box
12. Machine status and advanced setup
13. Maintenance
15. Ordering supplies and accessories
14. Troubleshooting
Specifications
16. Installing accessories
Glossary
Index
Finding more information
About this user’s guide
Copy Setup
Quick Install
Important Precautions and Safety Information
Safety and Regulatory Information
Laser Safety Statement
Power Saver
Ozone Safety
Recycling
Correct disposal of batteries in this product
Ringer Equivalence Number
Fax Branding
Replacing the Fitted Plug for UK Only
You should also know that
OpenSSL License
Declaration of Conformity European Countries
Original SSLeay License
Approvals and Certifications
Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met
1 Introduction
Special features
Special features Machine overview Control panel overview
Introducing the touch screen and useful buttons
Features
Machine features
Use USB flash memory devices
IPv6
Front view
Machine overview
DADF cover
Stand
Power switch
Rear view
Power receptacle
Finisher Stacker & Stapler
Machine Setup Leads you to the machine setup and
Control panel overview
advanced settings. Page
On Hook Dial Engages the telephone line
Introducing the touch screen and useful buttons
Machine Setup button
Touch screen
Job Status button
Understanding the Status LED
Power Saver button
Interrupt button
Status
Main screen
Menu map
Machine Setup button
Admin Setting
Supplied software
2 Software overview
Supplied software Printer driver features System requirements
Contents
System requirements
Printer driver features
Feature
Windows
Linux
Macintosh
Requirement recommended
Operating
3 Getting Started
Setting up the hardware
Setting up the hardware Setting up the network
Installing the software Using the SetIP program Altitude adjustment
Setting up the network
Setting a Color Standard
Configuring network protocol via the machine
Supported operating systems
8 Press IP Setting
Installing the software
Installing the program
Using the SetIP program
Starting the program
3 Double click Application SetIP
Machines basic settings
Altitude adjustment
Setting the authentication password
Setting the date and time
Using power saving feature
Setting job timeout
Setting the default tray and paper
Changing the display language
Changing the font setting
Changing the default settings
Understanding the keyboard
2 Press Admin Setting
Loading originals
4 Loading originals and print media
On the scanner glass
In the DADF
Selecting print media
Dimensions
Specification on print media
Weight
Type
Guidelines for selecting and storing print media
Media sizes supported in each mode
Copy mode
Guidelines for special print media
Media type
Check your machine’s specification to view the
Guidelines
Media type
Changing the size of the paper in the paper tray
Envelope
Loading paper
Punched paper
Label
Tips on using the multi-purpose tray
In the multi-purpose tray
Envelope
Punched paper
2 Press Admin Setting
Setting the paper size and type
4.9 Loading originals and print media
Understanding the Copy screen
5 Copying
Basic tab
Advanced tab
Image tab
Copying originals
Changing the size of originals
Changing the settings for each copy
Reducing or enlarging copies
Copying on both sides of originals Duplex
5.4 Copying
Deciding the form of copy output Collated / Staple
Color Mode
Using special copy features
Selecting the type of originals
Changing the darkness
Copying ID with the manual ID copy option
ID card copying
3 Press the Setup tab Copy Setup Mamual ID Copy Setup
5 Press Edit Template
Poster copying
2-up or 4-up copying N-up
9 Press the Advanced tab ID Copy Mamual ID Copy Setup
4 Press the Advanced tab Poster Copy
Book copying
Clone copying
Booklet copying
4 Press the Advanced tab Clone Copy
Transparency copying
Cover copying
Watermark copying
5 Press the Advanced tab Transparencies
Auto crop copying
Overlay copying
Multi-Bin
Erasing edges
Erasing background images
Adjusting backside images
Shifting margins
Gray enhance copying
Preparing to fax
6 Faxing Optional
Sending a fax from a computer
Sending a fax from your Computer
Checking a sent fax list
Understanding the Fax screen
Basic tab
Advanced tab
Sending a fax
Setting the fax header
Sending a fax
3 Press the Setup tab Fax Setup Machine ID & Fax No
Automatic resending
Sending a fax manually On Hook Dial
Redialing the last number
5 Select Redial Term and Redial Times
Sending a priority fax
Delaying a fax transmission
Sending multiple faxes in a single transmission
4 Press the Advanced tab Delay Send
Receiving automatically in Answering Machine/ Fax mode
Receiving manually in Telephone mode
Receiving faxes manually using an extension telephone
Receiving in secure receiving mode
Resolution
Adjusting the document settings
Printing received faxes on both sides of the paper
Receiving faxes in memory
Original Type
Setting up a fax phonebook
Darkness
Erase Background
Setting up a fax phonebook using SyncThru Web Service
Using the polling option
Storing Group fax numbers Group No
Individual
Printing Deleting the polling document
Storing the originals for polling
4 Press the Advanced tab Polling Store
2 Press the Advanced tab Polling Print or Delete 3 Enter Passcode
Polling a remote fax
Using Mailbox
Polling from a remote Mailbox
Creating Mailbox
Faxing to a remote Mailbox
Storing originals in Mailbox
8 Press Edit Mailbox
4 Press the Advanced tab Mailbox Store
Printing a report after sending a fax
Adding documents to a reserved delay fax job
Sending a fax in toll save time
3 Press the Print/Report tab Report Fax Report Fax Send Report
Forwarding a sent fax to other destination by a fax
Forwarding a received fax to other destination
Forwarding a received fax to other destination by a fax
Forwarding a sent fax to other destination by an email
Setting up receiving faxes in color
Setting up the end fax tone
Forwarding a sent fax to other destination by server
Forwarding a received fax to other destination by server
Understanding the Scan screen
7 Scanning
Basic screen
Using Samsung Scan Manager
Scan to PC
Options tab
Scan to Server
2 Press Scan to Email
Scanning originals and sending through email Scan to Email
Storing email addresses
Setting up an email account
3 Click Go to access the SyncThru Web Service
5 Click Settings Network Settings Outgoing Mail ServerSMTP
Entering email addresses by the keyboard
Entering email addresses by the address book
3 Click Go to access the SyncThru Web Service
Global
Set Scan Button tab
Using Samsung Scan Manager
Change Port tab
Scan Destination
Preparation for scanning to SMB/FTP
Scanning originals and sending via SMB/ FTP Scan to Server
Scanning and sending to SMB/FTP server
3 Click Go to access the SyncThru Web Service 4 Click Address Book
Original Size
Changing the scan feature settings
Resolution
Press Scan to Server the Basic tab Resolution
Scan to Edge
Scan Preset
Quality
Color Mode
PDF Encryption
File Format
The PDF Encryption can be used in the Scan to Server feature
Press Scan to Email Or Scan to Server the Options tab File Format
8 Basic printing
Canceling a print job
Printing a document
About USB memory
9 Using USB flash memory
Understanding the USB screen
Plugging in an USB memory device
Scan to USB
Scanning to an USB memory device
Scanning
Basic tab
Changing the scan feature settings
Output tab
Resolution
Press Scan to USB the Basic tab Resolution
Press Scan to USB the Image tab Color Mode
Color Mode
Or, press USB Scan to USB the Image tab Color Mode
Original Size
Press Scan to USB the Output tab Scan Preset
Scan Preset
Or, press USB Scan to USB the Output tab Scan Preset
Erase Background
File Policy
Printing from a USB memory device
To print a document from a USB memory device
Press Scan to USB the Output tab File Policy
About Document Box
10Using Document Box
Understanding the Document Box screen
Document Box Screen
Edit a Box Screen
Box Adding Screen
Document List Screen
10.2 Using Document Box
Storing documents from document box
Storing documents to Document box
Storing documents during copy, scan, fax function
5 Press Add From Scan
About Standard Workflow
11 Using Standard Workflow
Understanding the Standard Workflow Screen
Workflow Screen
Input Tab
Workform Creating Screen
Transmit Tab
Properties Tab
Notification feature
Delayed start feature
Approval feature
Various Operations with Workform
Admin Setting screen
Machine Setup
Machine Status screen
12 Machine status and advanced setup
Browsing the machine’s status
General settings
Default Settings
2 Press Machine Status the Machine Info. tab
Power Saver
Timers
adjusted here. Tray Confirmation Message is
Adjustment
Machine Settings System Home
from SyncThru Web Service. Click Settings
Option
Description
Fax Setup
Copy Setup
Error Correction
Option
You can set Receive Mode for Telephone, Fax
Fax Initial Setup
or Answering Machine/Fax, and Dial Mode at
When you select Answering Machine/Fax
Security
Network Setup
3 Press the Setup tab Network Setup
Clear Setting
Authentication
Access Control
It disables Authentication
Authentication
Web Admin Service’s job
User Authentication Method
Admin Service
Report in Machine Setup
Enabling network authentication by SMB
Enabling network authentication by Kerberos
2 Select Security External Authentication Server SMB Server
Enabling network authentication by LDAP
Information Hiding
Change Admin. Password
3 Select Security User Access Control Accounting Accounting Method
You can enable or disable job log to record job
Adjusting the color contrast
Optional Service
3 Press the Setup tab Optional Service
Option
LSU Temperature Condition The machine
Inner Temperature Condition The machine
Adjustment
Color Tone Adjustment Activation Activates
Standard Workflow Management
Document Box Management
3 Press the Setup tab Document Box Management
If you set this option to Administrators only, only
Configuration, PS3 Font List, PCL
Printing a report
waiting, in delayed faxing or the
It displays user login IDs and emails
12.16 Machine status and advanced
Printing a machine report
13 Maintenance
Monitoring the supplies life
Finding the serial number
Cleaning the outside
Cleaning your machine
Cleaning the inside
Cleaning the scan unit
Redistributing toner
Maintaining the toner cartridge
Toner cartridge storage
Handling instructions
4 Pull the corresponding toner cartridge out from the machine
Replacing the toner cartridge
13.5 Maintenance
Expected cartridge life
Replacing the imaging unit
13.7 Maintenance
13.8 Maintenance
Replacing the waste toner container
To access SyncThru Web Service
Maintenance Parts
Managing your machine from the website
Items
Tips for avoiding paper jams
14 Troubleshooting
Clearing document jams
Solving other problems
Roller misfeed
Misfeed of exiting paper
In the tray
Clearing paper jams
Message
Location of jam
2 Open the guide in the direction shown
14.5 Troubleshooting
In the optional tray
14.6 Troubleshooting
In the optional high capacity feeder
14.7 Troubleshooting
In the paper inside the machine
In the multi-purpose tray
In the duplex unit area
In the fuser area
14.8 Troubleshooting
Paper jam in front of finisher
In the stacker finisher
Paper jam inside finisher, Paper jam inside finisher? duplex
Suggested solutions
Understanding display messages
is not installed
Install it
installed. Install it
Suggested solutions
reinstall
Suggested solutions
Suggested solutions
Suggested solutions
Message
Meaning
switch is locked or
Suggested solutions
another problem
service
Touch screen problem
Solving other problems
Paper feeding problems
Printing problems
Suggested solutions
Suggested solutions
Condition
Possible cause
Suggested solutions
Printing quality problems
Suggested solutions
Condition
Suggested solutions
Suggested solutions
Condition
White Spots
Suggested solutions
Suggested solutions
option through Printer Settings Utility or the
Condition
Scanning problems
Copying problems
Suggested solutions
Suggested solutions
Fax problems optional
Samsung Scan Manager Problem
Suggested solutions
Suggested solutions
Common PostScript problems
Common Windows problems
Suggested solutions
Problem
Problem
Common Linux problems
Possible Cause and Solution
Problem
Possible Cause and Solution
Problem
Problem
Possible Cause and Solution
Problem
Common Macintosh problems
Suggested solutions
14.24 Troubleshooting
Accessories
15 Ordering supplies and accessories
Supplies
Supplies Accessories How to purchase
Accessory
How to purchase
Accessory
Description
Precautions to take when installing accessories
16 Installing accessories
Installing a memory module
Disconnect the power cord
Activating the added memory in the PS printer properties
Replacing the Stapler
5 Select Device Settings
4 Select the Samsung CLX-8540 Series PS printer
2 Press Admin Setting
Enabling Fax feature after installing the fax option kit
16.3 Installing accessories
General specifications
15 Specifications
General specifications Printer specifications Copier specifications
Scanner specifications Facsimile specifications optional
Copier specifications
Printer specifications
Description
Description
Facsimile specifications optional
Scanner specifications
Description
Description
18 Glossary
18.2 Glossary
JBIG
Protocol
INDEX
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Software section
SOFTWARE SECTION
Chapter 1 INSTALLING PRINTER SOFTWARE IN WINDOWS
Chapter 2 BASIC PRINTING
Chapter 3 ADVANCED PRINTING
Chapter 5 USING DIRECT PRINTING UTILITY
Chapter 4 USING WINDOWS POSTSCRIPT DRIVER
Chapter 6 SHARING THE PRINTER LOCALLY
Chapter 7 SCANNING
Chapter 9 USING YOUR PRINTER IN LINUX
Chapter 8 USING SMART PANEL
Chapter 10 USING YOUR PRINTER WITH A MACINTOSH
Printing a Document
Changing Printer Settings
Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper
Duplex Printing
Installing Printer Software
1 Installing Printer Software in Windows
Installing Software for Local Printing
Typical Installation
4 Select Typical installation for a local printer. Click Next
Custom Installation
4 Select Custom installation. Click Next
Typical Installation
Installing Software for Network Printing
4 Select Typical installation for a network printer. Click Next
Installing Printer Software in Windows
Custom Installation
Installing Printer Software in Windows
Installing Printer Software in Windows
Reinstalling Printer Software
→ Samsung Printers → your printer driver name → Maintenance
Removing Printer Software
2 From the Start menu select Programs or All Programs
6 When Add Printer Wizard appears, click Next
Installing mono printer driver
12 Click OK in the Install From Disk window
4 Click Start → Printers and Faxes 5 Select Add Printer
Printing a Document
2 Basic Printing
Printing to a file PRN
Printing a Document Printing to a file PRN Printer Settings Basic Tab
15 Basic Printing
Printer Settings
saved in My Documents
2. Select Printers and Faxes 3. Select your printer driver icon
Paper Tab
Basic Tab
Orientation
Quality
17 Basic Printing
Scaling Options
Advanced Paper Options First Page
Cover Page
Color Mode
Graphics Tab
Font/Text
Raster Compression
Advanced Tab
Using a favorite setting
Samsung Tab
Job Settings
20 Basic Printing
Using Help
Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up Printing
3 Advanced Printing
Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size Using Watermarks
Using Overlays
Printing Booklets
Printing Posters
Poster Printing in the Type
Change percentage of your document
Printing on Both Sides of Paper
Fitting Your Document to a
Selected Paper Size
Using an Existing Watermark
Using Watermarks
Editing a Watermark
Deleting a Watermark
Using a Page Overlay
Using Overlays
What is an Overlay?
Creating a New Page Overlay
Advanced
4 Using Windows PostScript Driver
Printer Settings
Using Help
Overview Direct Printing Utility
5 Using Direct Printing Utility
Printing
From the Direct Printing Utility window
Setting Up a Client Computer
Setting Up a Host Computer
6 Sharing the Printer Locally
2 From the Start menu select Printers and Faxes
7 Scanning
Using SmarThru Office
Starting SmarThru Office
Quick Start Guide
Uninstalling SmarThru Office
Scanning Process with TWAIN- enabled Software
2 Scan Setting window opens
Scan To FTP
Windows XP/Server
Scanning Using the WIA Driver
Windows 2008/Vista
Windows
Understanding Smart Panel
8 Using Smart Panel
Printer Setting
Troubleshooting Guide
Changing the Smart Panel Program Settings
Opening the Troubleshooting Guide
33 Using Smart Panel
Installing the Unified Linux Driver
9 Using Your Printer in Linux
Installing the Unified Linux Driver
Getting Started
Uninstalling the Unified Linux Driver
Installing the SmartPanel
3 Click Uninstall
Printers Configuration
Using the Unified Driver Configurator
Opening the Unified Driver Configurator
1 Double-click Unified Driver Configurator on the
Ports Configuration
Scanners Configuration
Classes Tab
Sharing Ports Between Printers and Scanners
Printing from Applications
Configuring Printer Properties
Printing a Document
Printing Files
Scanning a Document
4 Click Properties
Adding Job Type Settings
Using the Image Manager
Function
Tools
You can use the following tools to edit the image
Installing Software
10 Using Your Printer with a Macintosh
Uninstalling software
Installing Software Uninstalling software Setting Up the Printer
For a Network-connected
Setting Up the Printer
For a USB-connected
NOTE Some printers do not support a network interface
Printing a Document
Changing Printer Settings
Printing
Layout
Job Accounting
Job Setting
Graphics
Paper
Using Your Printer with a Macintosh
Printer Features Advanced Options
Optional Finisher
Front Cover
Transparency Seperator
Back Cover
Front and Back Cover Option
Smart Color
Duplex Printing
Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper
Scanning with USB
Scanning
Scanning with network
3 Start Applications and click Image Capture
SOFTWARE SECTION
INDEX
Macintosh Windows 5 reinstall Windows 11 system requirements
setting darkness 18 image mode 18 true-type option software install
Macintosh 42 uninstall Macintosh Windows 12 status monitor, use
uninstall, software Macintosh 42 Windows uninstalling MFP driver