Samsung ML-186XW Machine overview

Introduction_ 17

1.introduction

This chapter gives you an overview of your machine:

This chapter includes:

•Machine overview

•Control panel overview

•Understanding the status LED

•Introducing the useful buttons

•Turning on the machine

Machine overview

Front view

This illustration may differ from your machine depending on its model.

1Control panel

5Paper length guide

2Top cover

6Paper width guides

3Toner cartridge

7Output support

4Tray

8Output tray (face down)

Contents

Main Copyright_ 2 copyright safety information Important safety symbols Explanation of all icons and signs used in the users guide: Operating environment Warning Operating method Installation / Moving Warning Caution Maintenance / Checking Supply usage regulatory information Laser Safety Statement WARNING Ozone Safety Power Save Recycling China only Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) The United States of America only Page Regulatory information_ 10 Important warning: Declaration of Conformity (European Countries) Approvals and Certifications EC Certification European radio approval information (for products fitted with EU-approved radio devices) European states qualified under wireless approvals: Regulatory Compliance Statements Wireless Guidance Israel only Page About this users guide_ 13 about this users guide Convention About this users guide_ 14 Finding more information Features of your new product_ 15 features of your new product Special Features Features of your new product_ 16 Features by Model This chapter gives you an overview of your machine: Machine overview Front view Page Control panel overview Understanding the status LED Status LEDs Wireless LED Introducing the useful buttons (WPS) button Turning on the machine Setting up the hardware Location Supplied software System requirements Windows Installing USB connected machines driver Windows Macintosh Linux Installing the Unified Linux Driver Installing the SmartPanel Installing the Printer Settings Utility Network environment Introducing useful network programs SyncThru Web Service SyncThru Web Admin Service Getting started Printing network configuration report Choosing the wireless network installation type From the control panel From the computer Setting a wireless network with the WPS button Setting a wireless network from the computer Setting a wireless network with USB cable Installing the machine on a wireless network with an access point (Windows) Creating the infrastructure network in Windows Wireless network setup_ 29 Installing the machine on an Ad-Hoc wireless network (Windows) Creating the Ad-Hoc network in Windows Page Wireless network setup_ 31 Installing the machine on a wireless network with an access point (Macintosh) Creating the infrastructure network in Macintosh Wireless network setup_ 32 Installing the machine on an Ad-Hoc wireless network (Macintosh) Creating the Ad-Hoc network in Macintosh Completing the installation Restoring factory default settings using SyncThru Web Service Troubleshooting Printers Not Found Connecting Failure - Not Found SSID Page Basic setup_ 35 Setting the default tray and paper From your computer Windows Macintosh Linux Selecting print media Guidelines for selecting the print media Media sizes supported in each mode Changing the tray size Loading paper in the tray Tray Manual feeding in the tray Tips on using the manual feeding method Printing on special media Envelopes Transparencies Labels Card stock/Custom-sized paper Letterhead/Preprinted paper Using the output support This chapter explains common printing tasks. Printer driver features Printer driver Basic printing Canceling a print job Opening printing preferences Using a favorite setting Using help Using special print features Printing multiple pages on one sheet of paper Printing posters Printing booklets (Manual) Printing on both sides of the paper (Manual) Change percentage of your document Fitting your document to a selected paper size Using watermarks Using an existing watermark Creating a watermark Changing the default print settings Setting your machine as a default machine Printing to a file (PRN) Macintosh printing Printing a document Changing printer settings Linux printing Printing from applications Printing files Configuring printer properties This chapter introduces management tools provided to help you make full use of your machine. Introducing useful management tools Using the Smart Panel program Understanding Smart Panel Opening the Troubleshooting Guide Changing the Smart Panel Program Settings Using the Unified Linux Driver Configurator Opening the Unified Driver Configurator Printers configuration window Printers tab Classes tab Using SyncThru Web Service To access SyncThru Web Service Logging into SyncThru Web Service SyncThru Web Service overview Information tab Settings tab Security tab Maintenance tab Printing a machine report Cleaning a machine Cleaning the outside Cleaning the inside Maintenance_ 54 Storing the toner cartridge Handling instructions Use of non-Samsung and refilled toner cartridge Estimated cartridge life Tips for moving & storing your machine Redistributing toner Tips for avoiding paper jams Clearing paper jams In tray Inside the machine Solving other problems Power problems Paper feeding problems Printing problems Page Printing quality problems G A AaBbCc Common Windows problems A Common Linux problems Common Macintosh problems Supplies_ 64 How to purchase Available supplies Available maintenance parts Replacing the toner cartridge Supplies_ 65 Specifications_ 66 This chapter covers the machines primary specifications. Hardware specifications Environmental specifications Electrical specifications Specifications_ 67 Print media specifications contact samsung worldwide Page Page glossary