Solving other problems

The following chart lists some conditions that may occur and the recommended solutions. Follow the suggested solutions until the problem is corrected. If the problem persists, please call for service.

Touch screen problem

Condition

 

Suggested solutions

 

 

 

The touch screen

Adjusts the brightness of the touch screen.

does not show

Turn the machine off and turn it on again. If

anything.

 

the problem persists, please call for service.

 

 

 

Paper feeding problems

Condition

 

Suggested solutions

 

 

Paper is jammed

Clear the paper jam. (Page 14.3)

during printing.

 

 

 

 

 

Paper sticks

Ensure that there is not too much paper in the

together.

 

tray. The tray can hold up to 520 sheets of

 

 

paper, depending on the thickness of the

 

 

paper.

 

Make sure that you are using the correct type

 

 

of paper. (Page 4.3)

 

Remove paper from the tray and flex or fan

 

 

the paper.

 

Humid conditions may cause some paper to

 

 

stick together.

 

 

 

Multiple sheets of

Different types of paper may be stacked in the

paper do not

 

tray. Load paper of only one type, size, and

feed.

 

weight.

 

If multiple sheets have caused a paper jam,

 

 

clear the paper jam. (Page 14.3)

 

 

 

Paper does not

Remove any obstructions from inside the

feed into the

 

machine.

machine.

Paper has not been loaded correctly. Remove

 

 

paper from the tray and reload it correctly.

 

There is too much paper in the tray. Remove

 

 

excess paper from the tray.

 

The paper is too thick. Use only paper that

 

 

meets the specifications required by the

 

 

machine. (Page 4.3)

 

If an original does not feed into the machine,

 

 

the DADF rubber pad may require to be

 

 

replaced. Contact a service representative.

 

 

 

Condition

 

Suggested solutions

 

 

 

The paper keeps

There is too much paper in the tray. Remove

jamming.

 

excess paper from the tray. If you are printing

 

 

on special materials, use the multi-purpose

 

 

tray.

 

An incorrect type of paper is being used. Use

 

 

only paper that meets the specifications

 

 

required by the machine. (Page 4.3)

 

There may be debris inside the machine.

 

 

Open the front cover and remove the debris.

 

If an original does not feed into the machine,

 

 

the DADF rubber pad may need to be

 

 

replaced. Contact a service representative.

 

 

Transparencies

Use only transparencies specifically designed

stick together in

for laser printers. Remove each transparency as

the paper exit.

it exits from the machine.

 

 

Envelopes skew

Ensure that the paper guides are against both

or fail to feed

sides of the envelopes.

correctly.

 

 

 

 

 

Printing problems

Condition

Possible cause

Suggested solutions

 

 

 

The

The machine is not

Check the power cord

machine

receiving power.

connections. Check the

does not

 

power switch and the power

print.

 

source.

 

 

 

 

The machine is not

Select Samsung CLX-8540

 

selected as the

Series PCL 6 or Samsung

 

default printer.

CLX-8540 Series PS as your

 

 

default printer in your

 

 

Windows.

 

 

 

Check the machine for the following:

The side cover is not closed. Close the side cover.

Paper is jammed. Clear the paper jam. (Page 14.3)

No paper is loaded. Load paper. (Page 4.7)

The toner cartridge or the imaging unit is not installed. Install the toner cartridge or imaging unit.

If a system error occurs, contact your service representative.

 

The connection cable

Disconnect the printer cable

 

between the

and reconnect it.

 

computer and the

 

 

machine is not

 

 

connected properly.

 

 

 

 

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Samsung CLX-8540ND manual Solving other problems, Touch screen problem, Paper feeding problems, Printing problems