Samsung ML-1630W Series 6

Using Your Printer in Linux

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6Using Your Printer in

Linux

You can use your machine in a Linux environment.

This chapter include s:

• Getting Started

• Installin g the Unified Linux Driv er

• Using SetIP program

• Using the Unified Driver Configurator

• Configuring Printer Properties

• Printing a Document

Getting Started

You need to download Linux software package from the

Samsung website (www.samsung.com/printer) to install the

printer softwares.

After the driv er is instal led on your Linux system, the driver

package allows you to monitor a number of machine devices via

fast ECP parallel ports and USB simultaneously.

The Unified Linux Driv er package is supplied wi th a smart and

flexible installation program. You don't need to search for

additional components that might be necessary for the Unified

Linux Driver software: all required packages will be carried onto

your system and installed automatically; this is possible on a

wide set of the most popular Linux clones.

Installing the Unified Linux

Driver

Installing the Unified Linux Driver

1

Make sure that you connect yo ur machine to your

computer. Turn both the computer and the machine on.

2

When the Administrator Login window appears, type in

root

in the Login field and enter the system pa ssword .

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OTE

: You must log in as a super user (root) to install the

printer software. If you are not a super user, ask your system

administrator.

3

From the Samsung website, download a nd unpa ck the

Unified Linux Driver package to your computer.

4

Click the icon at the bottom of the desktop. When the

Terminal screen appears, type in:

[root@localhost root]#tar zxf [FilePath]/

UnifiedLinuxDriver.tar.gz[root@localhost root]#cd

[FilePath]/cdroot/Linux[root@localhost Linux]#./

install.sh

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: If you do not use the gr aphical interface and failed to

install the software, y ou have to use the driver in the text

mode. Fo llow the steps 3 to 4, and then follow the instr uctions

on the terminal screen.

5

When the welcome screen appears, click

Next

.

Contents

Main Please visit www.samsung.com for open source information. C Page C 1. Introduction 2. Software overview 3. Getting Started 4. Selecting and loading print media 5. Basic printing 6. Maintenance 7. Troubleshooting 8. Ordering supplies and accessories 9. Specifications About this users guide Finding more information ii Safety and Regulatory Information Important Precautions and Safety Information iii Environmental and Safety Consideration Laser Safety Statement Warning Ozone Safety California USA Only United States of America Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Intentional emitter per FCC Part 15 Declaration of Conformity (European Countries) Approvals and Certifications EC Certification Regulatory Compliance Statements Wireless Guidance Replacing the Fitted Plug (for UK Only) Important Green and Yellow: Earth Blue: Neutral Brown: Live OPENSSL LICENSE ORIGINAL SSLEAY LICENSE 1.1 < 1 Special features 1.2 < Machine overview Front view Page 1.4 < Control panel overview 2.1 < 2 Supplied software 2.2 < Printer driver features System requirements Windows 2.3 < Linux Macintosh 3.1 < 3 5 Kg (11 lbs) Setting up the hardware 3.2 < Setting up the network Supported network environments Using a wired network Printing Configuration report Setting IP address Network parameter setting Installing the software 3.4 < Using a wireless network Checking your Network Environment s IP address Wireless Networks 3.5 < Printing Configuration report Setting IP address IP setting using the SetIP program Installing the program Starting the program Network parameter setting Restoring factory default settings Restoring factory default settings using SyncThru Web Service 3.7 < Configuring the machines wireless network Using SyncThru We b Service 3.8 < Installing the software 3.9 < Altitude adjustment 4.1 < 4 media Selecting print media 4.2 < Guidelines for selecting and storing print media 4.3 < Specifications on print media 4.4 < Guidelines for special print media 4.5 < Loading paper in the tray Changing the paper size in the tray 4.6 < Setting the paper size and type 5.1 < 5 Printing a document Canceling a print job 6.1 < 6 Printing a machine report Cleaning your machine Cleaning the outside Cleaning the inside 6.2 < 6.3 < Maintaining the cartridge Toner cartridge storage Handling instructions Use of non-Samsung and refilled toner cartridge Estimated cartridge life 6.4 < 6.5 < Replacing the toner cartridge 6.6 < Maintenance Parts 6.7 < Managing your machine from the website 7.1 < 7 Tips for avoiding paper jams Clearing paper jams In the paper feed area and rear the machine 7.2 < 7.3 < Rear and inside the machine 7.4 < 7.5 < In the exit area 7.6 < 7.7 < Understanding display messages 7.8 < Solving other problems Paper feeding problems Printing problems 7.9 < Note: 7.10 < Printing quality problems 7.11 < 7.12 < Common Windows problems 7.13 < Common Linux problems Common Macintosh problems Note: 8.1 < 8 accessories Supplies How to purchase 9.1 < 9 Printer specifications General specifications 10.1 < 10 I C D E F Page SOFTWARE SECTION C INSTALLING PRINTER SOFTWARE IN WINDOWS B ASIC P A DVANCED P SHARING THE PRINTER LOCALLY USING SMART PANEL U SING Y OUR PRINTER IN L USING YOUR PRINTER WITH A MACINTOSH 4 1 Software in Windows Installing Printer Software Installing Software for Local Printing Typical Installation 5 Custom Installation Page 7 Installing Software for Network Printing Typical Installation Page 9 Custom Installation T Reinstalling Printer Software If you installed the printer software for local printing and Removing Printer Software 2 Printing a Document Printing to a file (PRN) Printer Settings 14 Layout Tab Paper Orientation Paper Tab Source Scaling Printing Graphics Tab Extras Tab About Tab Printer Tab Using a Favorite Setting Using Help 3 Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper (N-Up Printing) Printing Posters Printing a Reduced or Enlarged Document Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size Using Watermarks Using an Existing Watermark Creating a Watermark Editing a Watermark Deleting a Watermark Using Overlays What is an Overlay? Creating a New Page Overlay Using a Page Overlay Deleting a Page Overlay 4 Locally Setting Up a Host Computer Setting Up a Client Computer Using Smart Panel 5 Understanding Smart Panel Toner Level Using Smart Panel Opening the Troubleshooting Guide Using Printer Settings Utility Using Onscreen Help File Changing the Smart Panel Program Settings 25 6 root Linux Getting Started Installing the Unified Linux Driver Uninstalling the Unified Linux Driver root Using SetIP program Starting the program Using the Unified Driver Configurator Opening the Unified Driver Configurator 28 Printers Configuration Printers Tab Classes Tab Ports Configuration Configuring Printer Properties Printing a Document Printing from Applications 30 Printing Files lpr lpr <file_name> 31 7 a Macintosh Installing Software Installing the Printer driver Uninstalling software Using SetIP program Starting the program Setting Up the Printer For a Network-connected For a USB-connected 34 Printing Printing a Document Changing Printer Settings Layout Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper SOFTWARE SECTION I A D E F T U W