Printing on special media | Samsung SLM2875FDXAA manual

Media and tray

Printing on special media

The table below shows the special media usable in each tray.

The media is also shown in the Printing Preferences. To get the higest printing quality, select the proper media type from the Printing preferences window > Paper tab > Paper Type (see "Opening printing preferences" on page 57).

For example, if you want to print on labels, select Labels for Paper Type.

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Samsung SLM2875FDXAA manual Printing on special media

Contents

User’s Guide Basic 113 Introduction Environmentally friendly Convenience Key benefits Wide range of functionality and application support Included, Blank Not available Features by modelsSCX-472xFD Series SCX-472xFW Series Operating System Windows Macintosh Linux Unix Features by models Features by models SCX-472xFD Series SCX-472xFW Series Features Variety feature Introduction Included, Blank Not available Machine does not print Useful to know General icons About this user’s guideConventions Chapter Safety information Important safety symbolsOperating environment Operating method Installation / Moving Maintenance / Checking Supply usage Machine overview Accessories Front view Machine overview Rear view Type SCX-472x Series Control panel overview Type SCX-470x Series Scan to Adjusting the control panel Turning on the machine Click Start All programs Accessories Run Installing the driver locallySelect Install Now Windows Reinstalling the driver Menu overview and basic setup Accessing the menu Menu overviewSCX-472x Series Menu overview Darkness Normal Light LF+CR Static Bootp SCX-470x Series Emulation Emulation Type Setup Menu overview Items Options Network TCP/IP IPv4 Changing the display language To change the size, you need to adjust the paper guides Media and trayTray overview Paper type available for duplex printing Power Available paper Loading paper in the tray Loading in manual feeder Tips on using the manual feeder Printing on special media Printing the special media Face up Envelope Acceptable Transparency Labels Card stock/ Custom-sized paper Preprinted paper Preparing originals Setting the paper size and type Loading originals On the scanner glass Document feeder Press Copy Menu Copy Feature Duplex 1 2 Side Printing Basic printing Canceling a print job To save a Presets item, follow these steps Using a favorite settingOpening printing preferences Click Properties or Preferences Using help Eco printingDelete Setting eco mode on the driver Setting Eco mode on the control panel Result simulator Basic copying Changing the settings for each copyDarkness Basic copy Contrast OriginalReduced or enlarged copy Press ID Copy on the control panel ID card copyingPlace Front Side and Press Start appears on the display 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 Preparing to fax Basic faxingSending a fax Select fax on the control panel Sending a fax to multiple destinations Sending a fax manuallySelect Receiving a fax Adjusting the document settings Resolution Maintenance Ordering supplies and accessories Approx ,500 pages MLT-D103L Available supplies Available maintenance parts Redistributing toner Replacing the toner cartridge Replacing the toner cartridge Monitoring the supplies life Select the option you want Press OK to save the selection Setting the toner low alert Cleaning the outside Cleaning the machine 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 Tray Clearing paper jams Manual tray Inside the machine Exit area Duplex unit area Understanding the status LED Color of the LED indicates the machines current statusStatus Description Status LED Off Off Machine is in ready mode or machine’s power is off Machine is in power save modeOff Eco mode is off Status Description WPS LED b Paper Jam-related messages Understanding display messages Toner-related messages Message Meaning Suggested solutions Install Toner CartridgeNot Compatible Toner cartridge Toner Exhausted Message Meaning Suggested solutions Replace new cartridge Tray-related messages Network-related messagesMisc. messages Appendix General specifications Specifications Specifications Legal Print media specificationsUS Folio Plain paper Oficio Envelope No MonarchEnvelope Envelope DL Envelope C5 Executive, A5 Postcard Bond paper Refer to the Plain Card stockMinimum size custom Maximum size custom Free HDD space Windows Operating system Requirement recommendedWindows XP Windows Server Macintosh For Windows 2000, Services Pack 4 or higher is requiredOperating system Requirements Recommended Free HDD space Linux UnixItems Requirements Operating system Network environment Items Specifications Network interfaceItems Requirements Free HDD space Up to 100 MB Network operating system Wireless security Items Specifications Network protocols Laser safety statement Ozone safetyRegulatory information Mercury Safety Power saver China onlyRecycling Correct disposal of batteries in this product United States of America only Taiwan only Radio frequency emissions FCC information to the user Canadian radio interference regulations Federal Communications Commission FCCUnited States of America Russia only Germany only Turkey only Canada only FCC Statement for Wireless LAN use Fax Branding Ringer Equivalence Number You should also know that Replacing the Fitted Plug for UK OnlyContact the people from you purchased the machine Approvals and Certifications Important warningDeclaration of conformity European countries Green and Yellow Earth EU countries EC Certification Wireless guidance Israel only Regulatory compliance statementsNo limitations at this time Regulatory information China only REV Copyright Advanced Advanced 268 Software Installation Click Continue Open the Applications folder Utilities Print Setup UtilityClick Continue on the User Options Pane Click Add on the Printer List Print Setup Utility Or Print & Fax Reinstallation for Macintosh Installing the Unified Linux Driver Installation for LinuxInstalling the Smart Panel Double click cdroot Linux smartpanel install.sh Double click cdroot Linux psu install.sh Installing the Printer Settings Utility Reinstallation for Linux Click UninstallClick Next Click Finish Using a Network- Connected Machine SyncThru Web Admin Service SyncThru Web ServiceSetIP wired network setup IPv4 configuration using SetIP Windows Wired network setupPrinting a network configuration report Setting IP address 139 Preferences or Administrator IPv4 configuration using SetIP LinuxReport Open /opt/Samsung/mfp/share/utils Installing driver over the network Address onProgram searches for the machine Command- line Definition Description Silent installation Mode Location, this command Macintosh Opens Printers and FaxesPrinters and Faxes folder Select HP Jetdirect Socket in Protocol Install the Linux driver and add network printer Add a network printerLinux Installing the Unix printer driver package Go to the unpacked directory Run the install scriptUnpack the Unix printer driver package Accept printername Enable printername Installing driver over the network IPv6 configuration Activating IPv6From the control panel Press Network TCP/IP IPv6 DHCPv6 Config From the SyncThru Web ServiceID admin Password sec00000 Settings Using SyncThru Web Service Wireless network name and network key Wireless network setupUnderstanding your network type From the control panel From the computer Using the WPS buttonItems to prepare Choosing your type Machines with an display screen Connecting in PBC mode Machines without an display screen Re-connecting to a network Disconnecting from a network Canceling the connection processWizard mode Using the menu button Custom mode Access point via USB cable Setup using WindowsEnter the WPA Key Press OK Select the Wireless Setting and Installation option Software searches the wireless networkOperation Mode Select Infrastructure WEP Wireless Network Setting Complete window appears Ad hoc via USB cableSamsung, click On-line Registration Operation Mode Select ad hoc For the Static method For the Dhcp method Setup using Macintosh ProcedureSelect No if you want to return to the beginning screen Name Ssid of the access point you are using and click Next Select the Wireless Network Setting For the Static method For the Dhcp method Installation is finished, click Quit or Restart Click Wireless Network Setting and InstallationCable between the computer and machine Settings and click Next Access point Network-connected computer Using a network cable IP setting using SetIP Program Windows Printing a network configuration reportConfiguring the machine’s wireless network Click Wireless Wizard Turning the Wi-Fi network on/off Troubleshooting Problems during setup or driver installationClick Wireless Custom You can also turn the Wi-Fi network on/off Connecting Failure Invalid Security Other problems Wireless network setup Useful Setting Menus Before you begin reading a chapter Print menu Darken TextEmulation Copy menu Copy featureScan Size Sets the image size Original Size Description Original Orientation Collate Copy Up or 4-upPages onto one sheet of paper Poster Copy Booklet Book Copy Margin Shift copying Edge Erase copyingCopying 2Side Short 2Side Long 1Side Duplex continue 1Side ROT2 Watermark copying Duplex Copy Setup Fax Feature Fax menuScan Size Sets the image size Original Size Sending setup Dial Mode Receiving setupSetup Wizard To change the menu options Press Fax Doc Box Saving Document BoxSaving Scan menu Scan feature Color Mode Scan setupScan Size Sets the image size Original Size Original Type File Format Machine setup System setup Auto Tray Switch Altitude altitude Adjustment Description Auto CRAuto Continue Firmware Version Import Setting Default SourceExport Setting Quiet Mode Tray Confirm Paper setup Sound / Volume To change the menu options ReportMenu Map All Reports Authentication PCL Font Network ConfigurationAuthentication Usage Counter Demo Maintenance Job manage Clear setting Press Menu System Setup ImageOverwrite on the control panel USB setupImage overwrite Press USB on the touch screen Emulation setup Email setup Press Menu Print Setup Emulation on the control panelPress Setup Machine Setup Email Setup on the touch screen Doc Box Setup Doc Box FeatureAddress book setup Document box setup Press Menu Network on the control panel Network setup Password Protect Admin setupPassword Setup Change Press Menu Custom on the control panel Custom setup Special Features Altitude adjustment Searching sequentially through memory Storing email addressStoring on your machine Searching for an email address Searching with a particular first letter Entering alphanumeric characters Entering various charactersKeypad letters and numbers Key Assigned numbers, letters, or characters Using speed dial numbers Setting up the fax address bookOr select Setup Machine Setup Next Address Book Phone Registering a speed dial number Editing group dial numbers Registering a group dial number Printing address book Searching address book for an entry Registering authorized users Changing the default print settings Printing featuresSetting your machine as a default machine Select Control Panel Devices and Printers Printing to a file PRN Using advanced print features Understanding special printer features Poster Printing Booklet Printinga Double-sided Printing Printing Double-sidedPrinting Manual a Use Double-sided Printing Manual Editing a watermark Creating aDeleting a Overlay a Using a page overlay List boxPrinting Preferences window, click the Advanced tab Job Encryption Using the right-click menu What is Direct Printing Utility?Using Direct Printing Utility Printing Printing a document Changing printer settingsPrinting multiple pages on one sheet Macintosh printing Linux printing Printing on both sides of the paper Using help Printing files Printing from applications Open the Unified Driver Configurator Configuring Printer PropertiesProceeding the print job Unix printing Press OK to start the print job Changing the machine settings Margins tab Basic scanning method Scan features Setting the scan settings in the computer Select Scan to PC Settings menuScanning from network connected machine Setting up an email account SettingsScanning to email Scanning and sending an email Setting up an FTP/SMB serverScanning to FTP/SMB server Select Address Book Individual Add Scanning from image editing program Scanning and sending to FTP/SMB serverEnter the path for saving the scanned image Make sure that your machine is connected to a network Scanning with Samsung Scan Assistant Scanning using the WIA driver Scanning with SmarThru Scanning with SmarThru OfficeSet the scan options Click Scan Macintosh scanning Scanning from USB connected machineSmarThru Office appears Start Applications and click Image Capture Scanning Scanning from network connected machineLinux scanning According to OS, follow steps below For Click Properties Preview PanePane From the Scanner Properties window, click Preview Editing an image with Image Manager Automatic redialing Fax featuresRedialing the fax number Confirming a transmission Sending a fax in the computer Select Samsung Network PC Fax from the Print windowClick Send Delaying a fax transmission Adding documents to a reserved faxEnter the job name and the time Canceling a reserved fax job Sending a priority faxForwarding a sent fax to another destination Forwarding a received fax Select Fax to PC Settings menu Sending faxes on both sides of paperReceiving a fax in the computer Changing the receive modes Receiving faxes using Drpd mode Receiving in Answering Machine/Fax mode Fax Menu Fax Setup Receiving Drpd Mode Receiving in secure receiving modePress OK when Drpd appears and start over from step Printing received faxes Receiving faxes in memory Printing faxes on both sides of the paper Printing sent fax report automatically Using shared folder features Using the shared folderCreating a shared folder Setting up the optional memory Using memory/hard drive featuresMenu button System Setup From the printer driver Useful Management Tools Easy Capture Manager Samsung AnyWeb Print Easy Eco Driver How to use Logging into SyncThru Web Service Using SyncThru Web ServiceAccessing SyncThru Web Service SyncThru Web Service overview Maintenance tab Settings tabMail notification setup Security tab Setting the system administrator’s information Using Samsung Easy Printer Manager Understanding Samsung Easy Printer ManagerTo open the program Troubleshooting button This button opens Advanced settings user interface overviewTroubleshooting Guide when an error occurs Application Device Settings Fax to PC SettingsScan to PC Settings Alert Settings Windows only Machine status Samsung Printer Status overviewIcon Mean Description Toner Level Order Supplies Using Samsung Printer StatusUser’s Guide Close Printer Setting Using Smart PanelSmart Panel overview Buy Now Changing Smart Panel’s settings Using the Linux Unified Driver Configurator Opening Unified Driver ConfiguratorIcon will automatically be created on your desktop Switches to Printers configuration Printers configurationShows all of the installed machines Printers tab Printer control buttons are, as follows Classes tab Switches to Ports configuration Ports configuration Troubleshooting Paper feeding problems Power and cable connecting problems Printing problems Print job is extremely Machine selects printSlow Half the page is blank Machine prints, but Pages print, but they are Condition Possible cause Suggested solutionsBlank Photos is not good Printing problems Printing quality problems Condition Suggested solutions Light or faded printPaper Toner specks ConditionDropouts White Spots Condition Suggested solutions Vertical lines Black or color backgroundToner smear Characters or pictures Background scatter Curl or wave Condition Suggested solutions Wrinkles or creases Back of printouts are dirtySolid color or black pages Condition Suggested solutions Loose toner Character voidsHorizontal stripes Condition Suggested solutions Curl Copying problems Scanning problems Condition Suggested solutions Scanner does not workUnit scans very slowly Computer screen Condition Suggested solutions Message appears on your Faxing problems You sent Machine dials a number Common Windows problems Operating system problems Print incorrectly Common Macintosh problems Condition Suggested solutions Machine does not print Common Linux problemsBlack Unexpected color Error message appears when Condition Suggested solutions Cannot scan via Gimp FrontEnd Cannot open port device file Common PostScript problems Country/Region Customer Care Center Web Site Contact Samsung worldwide 298 299 300 802.11 Access pointAppleTalk 802.11b/g/n Coverage DefaultCollation Control Panel Duplex Dot Matrix PrinterDuty Cycle Emulation EtherTalkEthernet Fuser Unit Grayscale GatewayHalftone Mass storage device HDD IPM ITU-T No chart Modem MAC address Originals NetWare Printer Driver PostScriptPrint Media PRN file Toner Cartridge Subnet Mask Watermark UNC Path WPA-PSK Address book Id copy ID copy button Jam Driver reinstallation for USB cable connected Preparing originals type Scanning from network connected machine Scanning with Samsung Scan Assitant Tray PIN wireless network