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