Add a network printer, Linux | Samsung SLM2875FDXAA instruction

Installing driver over the network

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Linux

You need to download Linux software packages from the Samsung website to install the printer software (http://www.samsung.com > find your product > Support or Downloads).

To install other software:

•See "Installing the Smart Panel" on page 133.

•See "Installing the Printer Settings Utility" on page 134.

Install the Linux driver and add network printer

1Make sure that the machine is connected to your network and powered on. Also, your machine’s IP address should have been set.

2Download the Unified Linux Driver package from the Samsung website.

3Extract the UnifiedLinuxDriver.tar.gz file and open the new directory.

4Double-click the Linux folder > install.sh icon.

5The Samsung installer window opens. Click Continue.

6The add printer wizard window opens. Click Next.

7Select network printer and click Search button.

8The machine’s IP address and model name appears on list field.

9Select your machine and click Next.

10	Input the printer description and Next.
11	After the machine is added, click Finish.
12	When installation is done, click Finish.

Add a network printer

1Double-click the Unified Driver Configurator.

2Click Add Printer.

3The Add printer wizard window opens. Click Next.

4Select Network printer and click the Search button.

5The printer’s IP address and model name appears on list field.

6Select your machine and click Next.

7Enter the printer description and click Next.

8After the machine is added, click Finish.

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Samsung SLM2875FDXAA manual Install the Linux driver and add network printer, Add a network printer

Contents

User’s Guide Basic 113 Introduction Key benefits Environmentally friendly Convenience Wide range of functionality and application support SCX-472xFD Series SCX-472xFW Series Operating System Features by modelsIncluded, Blank Not available Windows Macintosh Linux Unix Features by models Features by models Variety feature SCX-472xFD Series SCX-472xFW Series Features Introduction Included, Blank Not available Useful to know Machine does not print Conventions About this user’s guideGeneral icons Chapter Operating environment Safety informationImportant safety symbols Operating method Installation / Moving Maintenance / Checking Supply usage Accessories Machine overview Front view Machine overview Rear view Control panel overview Type SCX-472x Series Type SCX-470x Series Adjusting the control panel Scan to Turning on the machine Select Install Now Installing the driver locallyClick Start All programs Accessories Run Windows Reinstalling the driver Menu overview and basic setup SCX-472x Series Accessing the menuMenu overview Menu overview Darkness Normal Light LF+CR Bootp Static SCX-470x Series Emulation Emulation Type Setup Menu overview Items Options Network TCP/IP IPv4 Changing the display language Tray overview To change the size, you need to adjust the paper guidesMedia and tray Power Available paper Paper type available for duplex printing Loading paper in the tray Tips on using the manual feeder Loading in manual feeder Printing on special media Envelope Printing the special media Face up Acceptable Transparency Labels Card stock/ Custom-sized paper Preprinted paper Setting the paper size and type Preparing originals On the scanner glass Loading originals Document feeder Press Copy Menu Copy Feature Duplex 1 2 Side Basic printing Printing Canceling a print job Opening printing preferences Using a favorite settingTo save a Presets item, follow these steps Click Properties or Preferences Delete Using helpEco printing Setting Eco mode on the control panel Setting eco mode on the driver Result simulator Darkness Changing the settings for each copyBasic copying Basic copy Reduced or enlarged copy ContrastOriginal Place Front Side and Press Start appears on the display ID card copyingPress ID Copy on the control panel Your machine can print 2-sided originals on one sheet Press Start Basic Scanning Switch to advanced mode Scan to PC SettingsBasic scanning Select the option you want and press OK Scanning begins Sending a fax Basic faxingPreparing to fax Select fax on the control panel Select Sending a fax to multiple destinationsSending a fax manually Adjusting the document settings Receiving a fax Resolution Maintenance Ordering supplies and accessories Available supplies Approx ,500 pages MLT-D103L Available maintenance parts Redistributing toner Replacing the toner cartridge Replacing the toner cartridge Monitoring the supplies life Setting the toner low alert Select the option you want Press OK to save the selection Cleaning the machine Cleaning the outside Cleaning the inside Cleaning the pickup roller Cleaning the machine Page Close the scanner lid Troubleshooting Tips for avoiding paper jams Clearing original document jams Original paper jam in front of scanner Original paper jam inside of scanner Original paper jam in exit area of scanner Clearing paper jams Tray Manual tray Inside the machine Exit area Duplex unit area Status Description Status LED Off Understanding the status LEDColor of the LED indicates the machines current status Off Eco mode is off Machine is in power save modeOff Machine is in ready mode or machine’s power is off Status Description WPS LED b Understanding display messages Paper Jam-related messages Not Compatible Message Meaning Suggested solutions Install Toner CartridgeToner-related messages Toner cartridge Message Meaning Suggested solutions Replace new cartridge Toner Exhausted Misc. messages Tray-related messagesNetwork-related messages Appendix Specifications General specifications Specifications US Folio Print media specificationsLegal Plain paper Oficio Envelope Envelope DL MonarchEnvelope No Envelope C5 Minimum size custom Card stockExecutive, A5 Postcard Bond paper Refer to the Plain Maximum size custom Windows XP Operating system Requirement recommendedFree HDD space Windows Windows Server Operating system Requirements Recommended For Windows 2000, Services Pack 4 or higher is requiredMacintosh Free HDD space Items Requirements Operating system LinuxUnix Items Requirements Free HDD space Up to 100 MB Items Specifications Network interfaceNetwork environment Network operating system Items Specifications Network protocols Wireless security Regulatory information Laser safety statementOzone safety Recycling Mercury SafetyPower saver China only United States of America only Correct disposal of batteries in this product FCC information to the user Taiwan only Radio frequency emissions United States of America Canadian radio interference regulationsFederal Communications Commission FCC FCC Statement for Wireless LAN use Russia only Germany only Turkey only Canada only Fax Branding Ringer Equivalence Number Contact the people from you purchased the machine You should also know thatReplacing the Fitted Plug for UK Only Declaration of conformity European countries Important warningApprovals and Certifications Green and Yellow Earth EC Certification EU countries No limitations at this time Wireless guidanceIsrael only Regulatory compliance statements Regulatory information China only Copyright REV Advanced Advanced 268 Software Installation Click Continue on the User Options Pane Open the Applications folder Utilities Print Setup UtilityClick Continue Click Add on the Printer List Reinstallation for Macintosh Print Setup Utility Or Print & Fax Installing the Smart Panel Installation for LinuxInstalling the Unified Linux Driver Double click cdroot Linux smartpanel install.sh Installing the Printer Settings Utility Double click cdroot Linux psu install.sh Click Next Click Finish Reinstallation for LinuxClick Uninstall Using a Network- Connected Machine SetIP wired network setup SyncThru Web Admin ServiceSyncThru Web Service Printing a network configuration report Wired network setupIPv4 configuration using SetIP Windows Setting IP address 139 Report IPv4 configuration using SetIP LinuxPreferences or Administrator Open /opt/Samsung/mfp/share/utils Program searches for the machine Installing driver over the networkAddress on Silent installation Mode Command- line Definition Description Location, this command Printers and Faxes folder MacintoshOpens Printers and Faxes Select HP Jetdirect Socket in Protocol Linux Install the Linux driver and add network printerAdd a network printer Unpack the Unix printer driver package Installing the Unix printer driver packageGo to the unpacked directory Run the install script Accept printername Enable printername Installing driver over the network From the control panel IPv6 configurationActivating IPv6 ID admin Password sec00000 From the SyncThru Web ServicePress Network TCP/IP IPv6 DHCPv6 Config Settings Using SyncThru Web Service Understanding your network type Wireless network setupWireless network name and network key From the control panel Items to prepare Using the WPS buttonFrom the computer Choosing your type Connecting in PBC mode Machines with an display screen Re-connecting to a network Machines without an display screen Wizard mode Canceling the connection processDisconnecting from a network Using the menu button Custom mode Enter the WPA Key Press OK Access point via USB cableSetup using Windows Operation Mode Select Infrastructure Select the Wireless Setting and Installation optionSoftware searches the wireless network WEP Samsung, click On-line Registration Wireless Network Setting Complete window appearsAd hoc via USB cable Operation Mode Select ad hoc For the Dhcp method For the Static method Select No if you want to return to the beginning screen Setup using MacintoshProcedure Select the Wireless Network Setting Name Ssid of the access point you are using and click Next For the Dhcp method For the Static method Cable between the computer and machine Installation is finished, click Quit or RestartClick Wireless Network Setting and Installation Settings and click Next Using a network cable Access point Network-connected computer Configuring the machine’s wireless network Printing a network configuration reportIP setting using SetIP Program Windows Click Wireless Wizard Turning the Wi-Fi network on/off Click Wireless Custom Problems during setup or driver installationTroubleshooting You can also turn the Wi-Fi network on/off Other problems Connecting Failure Invalid Security Wireless network setup Useful Setting Menus Before you begin reading a chapter Emulation Print menuDarken Text Scan Size Sets the image size Original Size Description Copy featureCopy menu Original Orientation Pages onto one sheet of paper Collate CopyUp or 4-up Poster Copy Book Copy Booklet Copying Margin Shift copyingEdge Erase copying Watermark copying Duplex 2Side Short 2Side Long 1Side Duplex continue 1Side ROT2 Copy Setup Scan Size Sets the image size Original Size Fax FeatureFax menu Sending setup Setup Wizard Receiving setupDial Mode To change the menu options Press Fax Saving Doc Box SavingDocument Box Scan feature Scan menu Scan Size Sets the image size Original Size Original Type Scan setupColor Mode File Format System setup Machine setup Auto Continue Altitude altitude Adjustment Description Auto CRAuto Tray Switch Firmware Version Export Setting Default SourceImport Setting Quiet Mode Paper setup Sound / Volume Tray Confirm Menu Map ReportTo change the menu options All Reports Authentication Usage Counter Network ConfigurationAuthentication PCL Font Demo Maintenance Clear setting Job manage Image overwrite USB setupPress Menu System Setup ImageOverwrite on the control panel Press USB on the touch screen Press Setup Machine Setup Email Setup on the touch screen Emulation setup Email setupPress Menu Print Setup Emulation on the control panel Address book setup Doc Box FeatureDoc Box Setup Document box setup Network setup Press Menu Network on the control panel Password Setup Admin setupPassword Protect Change Custom setup Press Menu Custom on the control panel Special Features Altitude adjustment Storing on your machine Storing email addressSearching sequentially through memory Searching for an email address Searching with a particular first letter Keypad letters and numbers Entering various charactersEntering alphanumeric characters Key Assigned numbers, letters, or characters Or select Setup Machine Setup Next Address Book Phone Setting up the fax address bookUsing speed dial numbers Registering a speed dial number Registering a group dial number Editing group dial numbers Searching address book for an entry Printing address book Registering authorized users Setting your machine as a default machine Printing featuresChanging the default print settings Select Control Panel Devices and Printers Using advanced print features Printing to a file PRN Understanding special printer features Poster Printing Booklet Printinga Double-sided Printing Printing Manual a Double-sidedPrinting Use Double-sided Printing Manual Deleting a Creating aEditing a watermark Overlay a Printing Preferences window, click the Advanced tab Using a page overlayList box Job Encryption Using Direct Printing Utility What is Direct Printing Utility?Using the right-click menu Printing Printing multiple pages on one sheet Changing printer settingsPrinting a document Macintosh printing Printing on both sides of the paper Using help Linux printing Printing from applications Printing files Proceeding the print job Configuring Printer PropertiesOpen the Unified Driver Configurator Unix printing Changing the machine settings Press OK to start the print job Margins tab Scan features Basic scanning method Scanning from network connected machine Setting the scan settings in the computerSelect Scan to PC Settings menu Scanning to email Setting up an email accountSettings Scanning to FTP/SMB server Setting up an FTP/SMB serverScanning and sending an email Select Address Book Individual Add Enter the path for saving the scanned image Scanning and sending to FTP/SMB serverScanning from image editing program Make sure that your machine is connected to a network Scanning using the WIA driver Scanning with Samsung Scan Assistant Set the scan options Click Scan Scanning with SmarThruScanning with SmarThru Office SmarThru Office appears Scanning from USB connected machineMacintosh scanning Start Applications and click Image Capture Linux scanning Scanning from network connected machineScanning According to OS, follow steps below For Pane Preview PaneClick Properties From the Scanner Properties window, click Preview Editing an image with Image Manager Redialing the fax number Fax featuresAutomatic redialing Confirming a transmission Click Send Sending a fax in the computerSelect Samsung Network PC Fax from the Print window Enter the job name and the time Delaying a fax transmissionAdding documents to a reserved fax Forwarding a sent fax to another destination Canceling a reserved fax jobSending a priority fax Forwarding a received fax Receiving a fax in the computer Select Fax to PC Settings menuSending faxes on both sides of paper Changing the receive modes Receiving in Answering Machine/Fax mode Receiving faxes using Drpd mode Press OK when Drpd appears and start over from step Receiving in secure receiving modeFax Menu Fax Setup Receiving Drpd Mode Printing received faxes Printing faxes on both sides of the paper Receiving faxes in memory Printing sent fax report automatically Creating a shared folder Using shared folder featuresUsing the shared folder Menu button System Setup Using memory/hard drive featuresSetting up the optional memory From the printer driver Useful Management Tools Easy Capture Manager Samsung AnyWeb Print How to use Easy Eco Driver Accessing SyncThru Web Service Using SyncThru Web ServiceLogging into SyncThru Web Service SyncThru Web Service overview Mail notification setup Settings tabMaintenance tab Security tab Setting the system administrator’s information To open the program Using Samsung Easy Printer ManagerUnderstanding Samsung Easy Printer Manager Troubleshooting Guide when an error occurs Advanced settings user interface overviewTroubleshooting button This button opens Application Scan to PC Settings Fax to PC SettingsDevice Settings Alert Settings Windows only Icon Mean Description Samsung Printer Status overviewMachine status Toner Level User’s Guide Using Samsung Printer StatusOrder Supplies Close Smart Panel overview Using Smart PanelPrinter Setting Buy Now Changing Smart Panel’s settings Icon will automatically be created on your desktop Using the Linux Unified Driver ConfiguratorOpening Unified Driver Configurator Shows all of the installed machines Printers configurationSwitches to Printers configuration Printers tab Classes tab Printer control buttons are, as follows Ports configuration Switches to Ports configuration Troubleshooting Paper feeding problems Power and cable connecting problems Printing problems Slow Half the page is blank Machine selects printPrint job is extremely Machine prints, but Blank Condition Possible cause Suggested solutionsPages print, but they are Photos is not good Printing problems Paper Printing quality problemsCondition Suggested solutions Light or faded print Dropouts ConditionToner specks White Spots Toner smear Condition Suggested solutions Vertical linesBlack or color background Background scatter Characters or pictures Curl or wave Solid color or black pages Condition Suggested solutions Wrinkles or creasesBack of printouts are dirty Horizontal stripes Condition Suggested solutions Loose tonerCharacter voids Condition Suggested solutions Curl Copying problems Unit scans very slowly Scanning problemsCondition Suggested solutions Scanner does not work Condition Suggested solutions Message appears on your Computer screen Faxing problems You sent Machine dials a number Operating system problems Common Windows problems Common Macintosh problems Print incorrectly Black Common Linux problemsCondition Suggested solutions Machine does not print Unexpected color End Condition Suggested solutions Cannot scan via Gimp FrontError message appears when Cannot open port device file Common PostScript problems Contact Samsung worldwide Country/Region Customer Care Center Web Site 298 299 300 AppleTalk Access point802.11 802.11b/g/n Collation DefaultCoverage Control Panel Duty Cycle DuplexDot Matrix Printer Ethernet EtherTalkEmulation Fuser Unit Halftone GatewayGrayscale Mass storage device HDD ITU-T No chart IPM MAC address Modem NetWare Originals Print Media PostScriptPrinter Driver PRN file Subnet Mask Toner Cartridge UNC Path Watermark WPA-PSK Address book Driver reinstallation for USB cable connected Id copy ID copy button Jam Preparing originals type Scanning with Samsung Scan Assitant Scanning from network connected machine PIN wireless network Tray