getting started

This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for setting up the USB connected machine and software.

This chapter includes:

Setting up the hardware

Supplied software

Setting up the hardware

This section shows the steps to set up the hardware, as is explained in the Quick Install Guide. Make sure you read the Quick Install Guide first and follow the steps below:

Location

1.Select a stable location.

Select a level, stable place with adequate space for air circulation. Allow extra space for opening cover(s) and tray(s).

The area should be well ventilated and away from direct sunlight or sources of heat, cold, and humidity. Do not set the machine close to the edge of your desk or table.

Printing is suitable for altitudes under 1,000 m (3,281 ft).

Place the machine on a flat, stable surface so that there is no incline greater than 2 mm (0.08 inch). Otherwise, printing quality may be affected.

2.Unpack the machine and check all the enclosed items.

3.Remove tape holding the machine securely.

4.Install the toner cartridge.

5.Load paper. (See "Loading paper in the tray" on page 37.)

6.Make sure that all cables are connected to the machine.

7.Turn the machine on. (See "Turning on the machine" on page 21.)

System requirements

Installing USB connected machine’s driver

This machine will not operate when the power main fails.

Supplied software

After you have set up your machine and connected it to your computer, you must install the printer software. If you are a Windows or Macintosh OS user, install the software from the supplied CD and if you are a Linux OS user, download the software from the Samsung website (www.samsung.com/printer) and install.

Machine software is occasionally updated for reasons like the release of new operating system and etc. If needed, download the latest version from the Samsung website (www.samsung.com/printer).

OS

Contents

 

 

Windows

Printer driver: Use this driver to take full advantage of

 

your machine’s features.

 

Smart Panel: This program allows you to monitor the

 

machine’s status and alerts you when an error occurs

 

during printing.

 

Printer Settings Utility: This program allows you to set

 

up printer’s other options from your computer.

Macintosh Printer Driver: Use this driver to take full advantage of your machine’s features.

Smart Panel: This program allows you to monitor the machine’s status.

Printer Settings Utility: This program allows you to set up printer’s other options from your computer.

Linux

Unified Linux Driver: Use this driver to take full

 

advantage of your machine’s features.

 

Smart Panel: This program allows you to monitor the

 

machine’s status and alerts you when an error occurs

 

during printing.

 

Printer Settings Utility: This program allows you to set

 

up printer’s other options from your computer.

System requirements

Before you begin, ensure that your system meets the following requirements:

Windows

Your machine supports the following Windows operating systems.

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Samsung ML-186XW manual Getting started, Setting up the hardware, Supplied software, System requirements