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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

software CD

Windows • Printer driver: Use this driver to

take full advantage of your printer’s

features.

•Smart Panel: This program allows

you to monitor the printer’s status

and alerts you when an error

occurs during printing.

•Direct Printing Utility: This

program allows you to print PDF

files easily.

•Postscript Printer Description

(PPD) file: Use the PostScript

driver to print documents with

complex fonts and graphics in the

PostScript language.

•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 • Printer driver: Use this driver to

run your printer from a Macintosh

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.

network

utilities CD

Windows • SyncThru™ Web Admin Service:

Use this web-based program to

remotely manage, monitor, and

troubleshoot network printers.

•SetIP: Use this program to set your

printer’s TCP/IP addresses.

•Network Printer User’s Guide in

PDF

Contents

Main Page CONTACT SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE C Page i Safety and Regulatory Information Important Precautions and Safety Information Environmental and Safety Consideration Laser Safety Statement Warning Ozone Safety Power Saver Recycling Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) 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 v EU Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE) of of We, Samsung Electronics Co.,Ltd. 1 Special features 1.2 < 1.3 < Printer overview Front view Rear view 1.4 < Control panel overview Finding more information 1.5 < Selecting a location Clearance space 2.1 < 2 Using control panel menus Accessing control panel menus 2.2 < Menu overview Job manager menu Information menu 2.3 < Layout menu Paper menu 2.4 < Graphic menu System Setup menu 2.5 < Emulation menu PCL PostScript EPSON 2.6 < Printing a demo page Changing the display language Using toner save mode Using the control panel button From the software application 3 Supplied software 3.2 < Printer driver features System requirements Windows 3.3 < Linux Macintosh 4.1 < 4 Introduction Via network administration programs Via the control panel 4.2 < Supported operating systems Configuring TCP/IP Static addressing Dynamic addressing (BOOTP/DHCP) Configuring EtherTalk Configuring IPX frame types Setting Ethernet speed Restoring the network configuration Printing a network configuration page 5.1 < 5 Selecting print media 5.2 < Supported sizes of paper Print media for duplex printing 5.3 < Guidelines for selecting and storing print media Guidelines for special print media 5.4 < Loading paper 5.5 < Using the standard tray or the optional trays Changing the size of the paper in the tray 5.6 < Using the multi-purpose tray 5.7 < Tips on using the multi-purpose tray Using manual feed mode 5.8 < Selecting an output location Printing to the output tray Printing to the rear cover 6.1 < 6 Printing a document Canceling a print job 7.1 < 7 accessories Toner cartridges Accessories Page 8.1 < 8 Printing information pages Cleaning the printer Cleaning the outside of the printer Cleaning the inside of the printer 8.2 < 8.3 < Printing a cleaning sheet Maintaining the toner cartridge Toner cartridge storage Expected cartridge yield Saving toner Checking the remaining toner Replacing the toner cartridge 8.5 < 8.6 < Clearing the Toner Low Replace Toner message Maintenance parts 9.1 < 9 Clearing paper jams 9.2 < In the paper feed area In the tray 1 In the optional tray 9.3 < In the multi-purpose tray Around the toner cartridge 9.4 < In the paper exit area In the duplex unit area Duplex jam 0 9.5 < Duplex jam 1 Troubleshooting checklist 9.6 < Understanding the status LED Understanding display messages 9.7 < 9.8 < Toner cartridge-related messages 9.9 < Solving general printing problems 9.10 < 9.11 < Solving print quality problems Note: 9.12 < Common Windows problems 9.13 < Common PostScript problems Common Linux problems Common Macintosh problems 9.14 < Note: 10.1 < 10 Precautions when installing accessories Disconnect the power cord: Discharge static electricity: Installing a memory DIMM Setting the memory in the PostScript printer properties 10.3 < Removing a DIMM Installing a wireless network interface card 10.4 < Configuring the wireless network parameters Configuring basic network settings Selecting the authentication type 10.5 < Setting Encryption Using the hard disk Installing the hard disk 10.6 < Setting the hard disk in the printer properties Printing with the optional hard disk Setting the time and date Storing a job 10.7 < Printing a stored job Deleting a stored job Controlling the active job queue 10.8 < Printing using the form files 11.1 < 11 Printer specifications I A C D E R S T W Page SOFTWARE SECTION C INSTALLING PRINTER SOFTWARE IN WINDOWS BASIC PRINTING A DVANCED P USING WINDOWS POSTSCRIPT DRIVER USING DIRECT PRINT UTILITY SHARING THE PRINTER LOCALLY USING SMART PANEL USING YOUR PRINTER IN LINUX 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 8 Custom Installation T Changing the Software Language Reinstalling Printer Software If you installed the printer software for local printing and Removing Printer Software 2 Printing a Document 13 Printer Settings Layout Tab Paper Orientation 14 Paper Tab Source Scaling Printing 15 Graphics Tab Image Mode 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 Booklets 20 Printing on Both Sides of Paper Reverse Duplex Printer Setting , which is the conventional layout used in book binding. , which is the type often used with calendars. 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 You can use advanced settings by clicking the Start PostScript Driver Printer Settings 5 : C Overview Direct Print Utility 6 Locally Setting Up a Host Computer Setting Up a Client Computer Using Smart Panel 7 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 28 8 root Linux Getting Started Installing the Unified Linux Driver Uninstalling the Unified Linux Driver root 30 Using the Unified Driver Configurator Opening the Unified Driver Configurator Printers Configuration Printers Tab 31 Configuring Printer Properties 32 Printing a Document lpr lpr <file_name> Printing from Applications Printing Files 9 a Macintosh Installing Software for Macintosh Using Your Printer with a Macintosh 34 Setting Up the Printer For a Network-connected Macintosh Mac OS 8.6 ~ 9.2 Mac OS 10.1 or higher For a USB-connected Macintosh Printing Printing a Document Changing Printer Settings Layout Setting 36 Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper Duplex Printing SOFTWARE SECTION I A B D E T U W