Mono Laser Printer

ML-186xW Series

User’s Guide

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Contents

Mono Laser Printer Copyright Important safety symbols Safety informationOperating environment Explanation of all icons and signs used in the user’s guide Operating method Installation / Moving Supply usage Maintenance / Checking Ozone Safety Laser Safety StatementPower Save Regulatory information Radio Frequency Emissions RecyclingUnited States of America only FCC Information to the User Canadian Radio Interference Regulations Important warning Declaration of Conformity European CountriesApprovals and Certifications EC Certification Regulatory Compliance Statements Wireless GuidanceIsrael only China only Convention About this user’s guideConvention Description Example Material name Description Finding more information Special Features Features of your new product ML-186xW Series Features by Model Machine overview IntroductionFront view This chapter includes Rear view Control panel overview Wireless Introducing the useful buttons Understanding the status LED Cancel print job Power On/OffTurning on the machine Getting started Setting up the hardwareSupplied software System requirements Macintosh Installing USB connected machine’s driverLinux Open the Applications folder Utilities Print Setup Utility Select Install nowSelect Uninstall and click Uninstall Click Add on the Printer List Installing the SmartPanel Installing the Unified Linux DriverInstalling the Printer Settings Utility Double click cdroot Linux smartpanel install.sh Network environment Wireless network setupIntroducing useful network programs Getting started Choosing the wireless network installation type Printing network configuration reportSetting a wireless network with the WPS button Setting a wireless network with USB cable Setting a wireless network from the computerRe-connecting to the wireless network Canceling a wireless network connection process Wireless Network Setting Complete window appears Operation Mode Select InfrastructureCase of WPA For the Static method For the Dhcp method Creating the infrastructure network in Macintosh Creating the Ad-Hoc network in Macintosh Click on Wireless Setting and Installation Troubleshooting Completing the installationSolving other problems Wireless network setup Setting the default tray and paper Basic setupAltitude adjustment From your computer Media and tray Media sizes supported in each modeSelecting print media Changing the tray size Loading paper in the tray Tips on using the manual feeding methodTray Manual feeding in the tray Types Tray Manual feeding Traya Printing on special mediaPlain Thick Thin Transparencies EnvelopesLabels Acceptable Unacceptable Card stock/Custom-sized paper Using the output supportLetterhead/Preprinted paper Single-sided Double-sided Feature Windows Printer driver featuresPrinting Basic printing Using special print features Using helpCanceling a print job Using a favorite setting Printing posters Printing multiple pages on one sheet of paperPrinting booklets Manual Printing on both sides of the paper Manual Using overlays Using watermarksChange percentage of your document Fitting your document to a selected paper size Using an overlay Changing the default print settingsPrint quality options Creating a new overlay Changing printer settings Setting your machine as a default machinePrinting to a file PRN Macintosh printing Printing from applications Linux printing Open the Unified Driver Configurator Configuring printer propertiesPrinting files Printer Properties window opens Management tools Using the Smart Panel programIntroducing useful management tools Understanding Smart Panel Changing the Smart Panel Program Settings Using the Unified Linux Driver ConfiguratorOpening the Unified Driver Configurator Printers configuration window Ports configuration Using SyncThru Web ServiceTo access SyncThru Web Service Logging into SyncThru Web Service Setting the system administrator information SyncThru Web Service overview Cleaning a machine MaintenanceCleaning the outside Cleaning the inside Tips for moving & storing your machine Storing the toner cartridgeHandling instructions Use of non-Samsung and refilled toner cartridge Redistributing toner TroubleshootingTips for avoiding paper jams Clearing paper jams Inside the machine Power problems Solving other problemsCondition Suggested solutions Printing problems Paper feeding problemsCondition Possible cause Suggested solutions Materials from Printing Selects printWrong Preferences Printing Preferences. Select Paper source Print job is Condition Printing quality problems Wrinkles or Curl or waveCreases Back of printouts Common Linux problems Common Windows problems Common Macintosh problems Available maintenance parts How to purchase Available suppliesSupplies Replacing the toner cartridge Supplies Hardware specifications SpecificationsEnvironmental specifications Electrical specifications Print media specifications Country/Region Customer Care Center Web Site Contact samsung worldwide Guatemala Honduras Philippines Glossary Duplex Dot Matrix PrinterDuty Cycle Emulation Ieee ITU-T No chartIntranet IP address NetWare ResolutionOriginals PostScript Toner Cartridge Subnet MaskUNC Path Watermark