Software overview, Supplied software | Samsung ML-2570 Series

3 Software overview

This chapter gives you an overview of the software that comes with your printer. Further details about installing and using the software are explained in the Software Section.

This chapter includes:

•Supplied software

•Printer driver features

•System requirements

Supplied software

You must install the printer software using the supplied CDs after you have set up your printer and connected it to your computer.

Each CD provides you with the following software:

CD			Contents

printer	Windows	•	Printer driver: Use this driver to take
software			full advantage of your printer’s
CD			features.
		•	Smart Panel: This program allows
			you to monitor the printer’s status and
			alerts you when an error occurs during
			printing.
		• Printer Settings Utility: This program
			is automatically installed when you
			install the Smart Panel. (ML-2570, ML-
			2571N only)
		•	PCL6 driver: Use this driver to print
			documents in the PCL6, PCL5e
			language. (ML-2570, ML-2571N only)
		•	Postscript Printer Description
			(PPD) file: Use the PostScript driver to
			print documents with complex fonts
			and graphics in the PostScript
			language. (ML-2570, ML-2571N only)
		•	User’s Guide in PDF

	Linux	•	Printer driver: Use this driver to run
			your printer from a Linux computer
			and print documents.
		•	Smart Panel: This program allows
			you to monitor the printer’s status and
			alerts you when an error occurs during
			printing.

	Macintosh	•	Postscript Printer Description
			(PPD) file: Use this file to run your
			printer from a Macintosh computer
			and print documents. (ML-2570, ML-
			2571N only)
		•	Smart Panel: This program allows
			you to monitor the printer’s status and
			alerts you when an error occurs during
			printing.

network	Windows	•	SyncThru™ Web Admin Service:
utilities			Use this web-based program to
CD			remotely manage, monitor, and
(ML-2571N			troubleshoot network printers.
only)		•	Set IP: Use this program to set your
			printer’s TCP/IP addresses.
		•	Network Printer User’s Guide in
			PDF

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Samsung ML-2570 Series manual Software overview, Supplied software

Contents

User’s Guide Page Country Customer Care Center Web Site Contact Samsung World Wide Contents Specifications Troubleshooting Important Precautions and Safety Information FCC Regulations Canadian Radio Interference Regulations Iii Laser Beam Printer EU Declaration of Conformity LVD,EMC Introduction Special features You can print in Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP32/64 bit/2003 Features ML-2510 ML-2570 ML-2571NPrinter overview Front view Control panel overview Finding more informationRear view Clearance space Selecting a location Printing a demo Basic setupUsing toner save mode Printing a demo Using toner save mode Supplied software Software overview Windows Printer driver featuresFeature Windows Linux Macintosh System requirements Linux MacintoshRequirements Supported operating systems Network setup Installing an external wired network interface Server Selecting print media Loading print media Print media for manual duplex printing Type Size Dimensions Weight CapacityaType Size Weight Supported sizes of paper Guidelines for selecting and storing print media Guidelines for special print mediaType Guidelines Loading paper Using the standard tray Using the manual tray Using manual feed modeTips on using the manual tray Knowing an output location Printing a document Canceling a print jobPrinting a document Canceling a print job Basic printing Toner cartridge Ordering supplies and accessoriesAccessory How to purchase Cleaning the inside of the printer MaintenanceCleaning the printer Cleaning the outside of the printer Maintenance Expected cartridge life Maintaining the toner cartridgeRedistributing toner cartridge Toner cartridge storage Replacing the toner cartridge Printing a configuration Maintenance partsItems Yield Average Standard tray TroubleshootingClearing paper jams Paper feed area Manual tray Around the toner cartridge Tips for avoiding paper jams Paper exit area Status Description Troubleshooting checklistCondition Suggested solutions Understanding the LEDs Solving general printing problems Series PCL 6, or Samsung ML Settings and Printers. RightSpool Settings button Click the Samsung ML-2510 Solving print quality problems Skew Condition Suggested solutions Wrinkles orMisformed Characters Common PostScript problems Common Windows problems Common Macintosh problems Common Linux problems Specifications Printer specificationsSpecifications and description ECP Index Software section Contents ML-2570/2571NONLY Using Your Printer in Linux Select Typical installation for a local printer. Click Next Installing Printer SoftwareInstalling Software for Local Printing Typical Installation Custom Installation Select the components to be installed and click Next Select Custom installation. Click Next Installing Software for Network Printing Custom Installation Installing Printer Software in Windows Changing the Software Language Reinstalling Printer Software Next Removing Printer Software Select your printer driver from the Name drop-down list Printing a Document Printer Settings Layout TabPaper Orientation Paper Tab SourceScaling Printing Graphics Tab Image Mode Extras Tab About TabPrinter Tab Using Help Using a Favorite Setting Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up Printing Advanced Printing Printing Booklets Printing Posters None Printing on Both Sides of PaperPrinting a Reduced or Enlarged Document Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size Editing a Watermark Using WatermarksUsing an Existing Watermark Creating a Watermark Creating a New Page Overlay Using OverlaysWhat is an Overlay? Using a Page Overlay Advanced Using Windows PostScript Driver Select Local Port and click New Port Setting Up a Host ComputerSetting Up a Client Computer Check the Share this printer box Understanding Smart Panel Printer Setting ML-2570, 2571N olnlyTroubleshooting Guide Driver Setting Only for Windows Using Onscreen Help File Opening the Troubleshooting GuideUsing Printer Settings Utility Changing the Smart Panel Program Settings Installing the Unified Linux Driver Installing the Unified Linux DriverGetting Started Click Uninstall Uninstalling the Unified Linux Driver Double-clickUnified Driver Configurator on the desktop Using the Unified Driver ConfiguratorPrinters Configuration Opening the Unified Driver Configurator Configuring Printer Properties Ports ConfigurationClasses Tab Printing from Applications Printing FilesFile menu ML-2510 only Installing printer driver for MacintoshInstall the Printer driver Uninstalling the Printer driver For a USB-connected Macintosh Setting Up the PrinterML-2570/ML-2571N only For a Network-connected Macintosh Printing Printing a DocumentSelect your printer name and click Add Changing Printer Settings Select the page order from the Layout Direction option Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper Index Windows 15 toner save 15 true-type option GGGGGGGGGGGGGRev.3.00