Samsung Electronics Co CLP325 Color Laser Printer User Manual del CLP 32x english
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Color Laser Printer del CLP 32x english
Contents
- 1. Users Manual 1
- 2. Users Manual 2
Users Manual 2
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Sound >Devices and Printers.
-For Windows Server 2008 R2, select Control Panel >
Hardware >Devices and Printers.
3. Select the your machine’s driver and right-click to open
Properties.
4. In printer driver properties, select Device Options.
5. Select necessary options in the Printer Language drop-down
list.
Adjusting color
If you feel the color difference between the printout and monitor, you
may change the color setting such as color contrast or color level.
The printer driver provides graphic options to adjust the print quality for
specific printing needs.
1. To change the print settings from your software application, access
Printing Preferences (See "Opening printing preferences" on
page 57).
2. Click the Graphics tab. Refer to the online help for each option’s
information provided from the Printing Preferences.
•Color Mode: You can choose color options between Color or
Grayscale. Setting to Color typically produces the best possible
print quality for color document. If you want to print a color
document in gray scale, select Grayscale.
Black Optimization allows you to print in high quality
black. If you use this option, it might take longer to print.
To adjust color manually, select Advanced in Color Mode.
Simply slide the color balance slider in the Levels tab to adjust
color, or select Matching tab for driver provided color correction
for general image processing.
•Advanced: You can set advanced settings by clicking the
Advanced button. (PCL driver only)
•Font/ Text: Select Darken Text to print text darker than on a
normal document. Use All Text Black to prints solid black,
regardless of the color it appears on the screen.
•Raster Compression: This option determines the compression
level of images for transferring data from computer to a printer. If
you set this option to Maximum, the printing speed will be high,
but the printing quality will be low. (PCL driver only)
•Graphic Controller: It allows you to emphasize edges of texts
and fine lines for improving readability and align each color
channel registration in color printing mode.
-Grayscale Enhancement: It allows users to preserve the
details of nature photos, and improve contrast and readability
among gray scaled colors, when printing color documents in
grayscale. (PCL driver only)
-Fine Edge: It allows you to emphasize edges of texts and
fine lines for improving readability.
•Toner Save: Adjusting this option extends the life of your toner
cartridges and reduces your cost per page without a significant
reduction in print quality.
-You can move the slider from No Saving to Maximum
Saving to reduce toner consumption.
3. Click OK or Print until you exit the Print window.
Adjusting the sharpness and smoothness
Screen options
This option affect the resolution and clarity of your color output. The
three screen options are Normal,Enhanced and Detailed.
1. To change the print settings from your software application, access
Printing Preferences (See "Opening printing preferences" on
page 57).
2. Click the Graphics tab then select Advanced in Color Mode.
3. Select the Matching tab.
4. Select necessary options in the Screen.
•Printer default: Follows the set value of Screen mode from the
printer.
•Normal: This mode will generate printouts with smooth tone
over the entire page.
•Enhanced: This mode will generate printouts with sharp texts
and smooth graphic/photo objects in the page.
•Detailed: This mode will generate printouts with sharp details
over the entire page.
5. Select OK.
CHANGING THE DEFAULT PRINT SETTINGS
Most Windows applications will override settings you specify in the
printer driver. Change all print settings available in the software
application first, and change any remaining settings using the printer
driver.
1. Click the Windows Start menu.
2. For Windows 2000, select Settings >Printers.
•For Windows XP/Server 2003, select Printers and Faxes.
•For Windows Server 2008/Vista, select Control Panel > Hardware
and Sound >Printers.
•For Windows 7, select Control Panel > Devices and Printers.
•For Windows Server 2008 R2, select Control Panel > Hardware >
Devices and Printers.
3. Right-click your machine.
4. For Windows XP/Server 2003/Server 2008/Vista, press Printing
Preferences.
For Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2, from context menus, select
the Printing preferences.
If Printing preferences item has a Ź mark, you can select other
printer drivers connected with the selected printer.
5. Change the settings on each tab.
6. Click OK.
If you want to change the settings for each print job, change it in
Printing Preferences.
SETTING YOUR MACHINE AS A DEFAULT
MACHINE
1. Click the Windows Start menu.
2. For Windows 2000, select Settings >Printers.
•For Windows XP/Server 2003, select Printers and Faxes.
•For Windows Server 2008/Vista, select Control Panel > Hardware
and Sound >Printers.
•For Windows 7, select Control Panel > Devices and Printers.
•For Windows Server 2008 R2, select Control Panel > Hardware >
Devices and Printers.
3. Select your machine.
4. Right-click your machine and select Set as Default Printer.
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For Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2, if Set as default
printer item has a Ź mark, you can select other printer drivers
connected with the selected printer.
PRINTING TO A FILE (PRN)
You will sometimes need to save the print data as a file. You can print the
document to a file instead of routing it directly to a printer. The document is
saved with the printer formating, such as font selection and color
specifications, in a .prn file that can be printed on another printer.
To save a print job as a file:
1. Check thePrint to file box at the Print window.
2. Click Print.
3. Type in the destination path and the file name, and then click OK.
For example c:\Temp\file name.
If you type in only the file name, the file is automatically saved in
My Documents. The saved folder may differ, depending on your
operating system.
MACINTOSH PRINTING
This section explains how to print using a Macintosh. You need to set the
print environment before printing.
•USB connected, see "Macintosh" on page 27.
•Network connected, see "Macintosh" on page 34.
Printing a document
When you print with a Macintosh, you need to check the printer driver
setting in each application you use. Follow the steps below to print from a
Macintosh:
1. Open an application and select the file you want to print.
2. Open the File menu and click Page Setup (Document Setup in some
applications).
3. Choose your paper size, orientation, scaling, other options, and make
sure that your machine is selected. Click OK.
4. Open the File menu and click Print.
5. Choose the number of copies you want and indicate which pages you
want to print.
6. Click Print.
Changing printer settings
You can use advanced printing features when using your machine.
Open an application and select Print from the File menu. The machine
name, which appears in the printer properties window may differ depending
on the machine in use. Except for the name, the composition of the printer
properties window is similar to the following.
•The setting options may differ depending on models and
Macintosh OS versions.
•The following panes may differ, depending on your operating
system or the application you are using.
Layout
The Layout dialog provides options to adjust how the document
appears on the printed page. You can print multiple pages on one sheet
of paper. Select Layout from the drop-down list under Orientation to
access the following features.
•Pages per Sheet: This option determines how many pages to be
printed on one page (See "Printing multiple pages on one sheet of
paper" on page 63).
•Layout Direction: This option allows you to select the printing
direction on a page similar to the examples on UI.
•Border: This option allows you to print a border around each page
on the sheet.
•Reverse Page Orientation: This option allows you to rotate paper
180 degrees.
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Graphics
The Graphics dialog provides options for selecting Quality and Color
Mode. Select Graphics from the drop-down list under Orientation to
access the graphic features.
•Quality: This option allows you to select the printing resolution. The
higher the setting, the sharper the clarity of printed characters and
graphics. A higher setting will also increase the time it takes to print a
document.
•Color Mode:You can set the color options. Setting to Color
typically produces the best possible print quality for color documents.
If you want to print a color document in grayscale, select Grayscale.
Paper
Set Paper Type to correspond to the paper loaded in the tray from
which you want to print. This will let you get the best quality printout. If
you load a different type of print material, select the corresponding paper
type.
Printer Features
You can adjust the appearance of images by changing the settings in
the option. Setting to color typically produces the best possible print
quality for color documents.
Printing multiple pages on one sheet of paper
You can print more than one page on a single sheet of paper. This feature
provides a cost-effective way to print draft pages.
1. Open an application, and select Print from the File menu.
2. Select Layout from the drop-down list under Orientation. In the Pages
per Sheet drop-down list, select the number of pages you want to print
on one sheet of paper.
3. Select the other options you want to use.
4. Click Print, then the machine prints the selected the number of pages
you want to print on one sheet of paper.
LINUX PRINTING
Printing from applications
There are several Linux applications that allow you to print using the
Common UNIX Printing System (CUPS). You can print using any of these
applications.
1. Open an application, and select Print from the File menu.
2. Select Print directly using LPR.
3. From the LPR GUI window, select the model name of your machine from
the printer list and click Properties.
4. Change the print job properties using the following four tabs displayed at
the top of the window.
•General: This option allows you to change the paper size, the paper
type, and the orientation of the documents. It enables the duplex
feature, adds start and end banners, and changes the number of
pages per sheet.
•Text: This option allows you to specify the page margins and set the
text options such as spacing or columns.
•Graphics: This option allows you to set image options that are used
when printing images/files such as color options, image size or
image position.
•Advanced: This option allows you to set the print resolution, paper
source and special print features.
If an option is grayed out, it means that the grayed out option is not
supported by your machine.
5. Click Apply to apply the changes and close the Properties window.
6. Click OK in the LPR GUI window to start printing.
7. The Printing window appears, allowing you to monitor the status of your
print job.
To abort the current job, click Cancel.
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Printing files
You can print many different types of files on your machine using the
standard CUPS way, directly from the command line interface. The CUPS
LPR utility allows you to do that. But the drivers package replaces the
standard LPR tool by a much more user-friendly LPR GUI program.
To print any document file:
1. Type lpr <file_name> from the Linux shell command line and press
Enter. The LPR GUI window appears.
When you type only lpr and press Enter, the Select file(s) to print
window appears first. Just select any files you want to print and click
Open.
2. From theLPR GUI window, select your machine from the list, and
change the print job properties.
3. Click OK to start printing.
Configuring printer properties
Using the Printer Properties window provided by the Printers
configuration, you can change the various properties for your printer.
1. Open the Unified Driver Configurator.
If necessary, switch to Printers configuration.
2. Select your machine from the available printers list and click Properties.
3. The Printer Properties window opens.
The following five tabs display at the top of the window:
•General: This option allows you to change the printer location and
name. The name entered in this tab displays on the printer list in
Printers configuration.
•Connection: This option allows you to view or select another port. If
you change the machine port from USB to parallel or vice versa
while in use, you must re-configure the machine port in this tab.
•Driver: Allows you to view or select another printer driver. By
clicking Options, you can set the default device options.
•Jobs: This option shows the list of print jobs. Click Cancel job to
cancel the selected job and select the Show completed jobs check
box to see previous jobs on the job list.
•Classes: This option shows the class that your machine is in. Click
Add to Class to add your machine to a specific class or click
Remove from Class to remove the machine from the selected
class.
4. Click OK to apply the changes and close the Printer Properties
window.
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8.management tools
This chapter introduces management tools provided to help you make full use of your machine.
This chapter includes:
•Introducing useful management tools
•Using SyncThru™ Web Service
•Using the Smart Panel program
•Using the Unified Linux Driver Configurator
INTRODUCING USEFUL MANAGEMENT TOOLS
The programs below help you to use your machine conveniently.
•"Using SyncThru™ Web Service" on page 65.
•"Using the Smart Panel program" on page 66.
•"Using the Unified Linux Driver Configurator" on page 67.
USING SYNCTHRU™ WEB SERVICE
Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher is the minimum requirement for
SyncThru™ Web Service.
If you have connected your machine to a network and set up TCP/IP
network parameters correctly, you can manage the machine via SyncThru™
Web Service, an embedded web server. Use SyncThru™ Web Service to:
•View the machine’s device information and check its current status.
•Change TCP/IP parameters and set up other network parameters.
•Change printer preference.
•Set the email notifications advising of the machine’s status.
•Get support for using the machine.
To access SyncThru™ Web Service
1. Access a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, from Windows.
Enter the machine IP address (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx) in the address
field and press the Enter key or click Go.
2. Your machine’s embedded website opens.
Logging into SyncThru™ Web Service
Before configuring options in SyncThru™ Web Service, you need to
log-in as an administrator. You can still use SyncThru™ Web Service
without logging in but you won’t have access to Settings tab and
Security tab.
1. Click Login on the upper right of the SyncThru™ Web Service
website.
A log-in page appears.
2. Type in the ID and Password then click Login.
If it’s your first time logging into SyncThru™ Web Service, type in the
below default ID and password.
•ID: admin
•Password: sec00000
SyncThru™ Web Service overview
Some tabs may not appear depending on your model.
Information tab
This tab gives you general information about your machine. You can
check things, such as remaining amount of toner. You can also print
reports such as an error report and so on.
•Active Alerts:This item allows you to check the alerts occurred in
the machine and their severity.
•Supplies: This item allows you to check how many pages are
printed and amount of toner left in the cartridge.
•Usage Counters: This item allows you to check the usage count by
print types: simplex, duplexU
•Current Settings: This item allows you to check the machine and
network information.
•Print information: This item allows you to print reports such as
system related reports, e-mail address and font reports.
Settings tab
This tab allows you to set configurations provided by your machine and
network. You need to log-in as an administrator to view this tab.
•Machine Settings tab: This tab allows you to set options provided
by your machine.
-System: You can set settings related to your machine.
-Printer: You can set settings related to printing jobs.
-E-mail Notification: You can set e-mail notificationGfeature and
e-mail address of recipients who will receive the notification.
•Network Settings tab: This tab allows you to view and change the
network environment. You can set things, such as TCP/IP, network
protocols and so on.
-SNMP: You can exchange of management information between
network devices using SNMPU
-Outgoing Mail Server(SMTP): You can set the outgoing e-mailG
serverU
-Restore Default: You can restore default network settings.
Security tab
This tab allows you to set system and network security information. You
need to log-in as an administrator to view this tab.
•System Security: You can set the systemGadministrator’s
information and also enable or disable machine featuresU
•Network Security: You can set settings for HTTPs, IPSec,
IPv4/IPv6 filtering, 802.1x, Authentication serversU
Maintenance tab
This tab allows you to maintain your machine by upgrading firmware and
setting contact information for sending emails. You can also connect to
Samsung website or download drivers by selecting the Link menu.
•Firmware Upgrade: You can upgrade your machine’s firmware.
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•Contact Information: You can view the contact information.
•Link: You can view the links to useful sites where you can download
or check information.
E-mail notification setup
You can receive emails about your machine’s status by setting this option.
By setting information such as IP address, host name, e-mail address and
SMTP server information, the machine status (toner cartridge shortage or
machine error) will be sent to a certain person's e-mail automatically. This
option may be used more frequently by a machine administrator.
1. Start a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, from Windows.
Enter the machine IP address (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx) in the address
field and press the Enter key or click Go.
2. Your machine’s embedded website opens.
3. Click Login on the upper right of the SyncThru™ Web Service website.
A log-in page appears.
4. Type in the ID and Password then click Login.
If it’s your first time logging into SyncThru™ Web Service, type in the
below default ID and password.
•ID: admin
•Password: sec00000
5. From the Settings tab, select Machine Settings > E-mail Notification.
If you haven’t configured outgoing server environment, go to
Settings > Network Settings > Outgoing Mail Server(SMTP) to
configure network environment before setting e-mail notification.
6. Click Add button to add e-mail notification user.
Set the recipient name and e-mail address(es) with notification items
you want to receive an alert for.
7. Click Apply.
If the firewall is activated, the e-mail may not be sent successfully. In
that case, contact the a network administrator.
Setting the system administrator information
Set the system administrator information. This setting is necessary for using
the e-mail notification option.
1. Start a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, from Windows.
Enter the machine IP address (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx) in the address
field and press the Enter key or click Go.
2. Your machine’s embedded website opens.
3. Click Login on the upper right of the SyncThru™ Web Service website.
A log-in page appears.
4. Type in the ID and Password then click Login.
If it’s your first time logging into SyncThru™ Web Service, type in the
below default ID and password.
•ID: admin
•Password: sec00000
5. From the Security tab, select System Security > System
Administrator
6. Enter the name of the administrator, phone number, location and E-mail
address.
7. Click Apply.
USING THE SMART PANEL PROGRAM
Smart Panel is a program that monitors and informs you of the machine
status, and allows you to customize the machine’s settings. For Windows
and Macintosh, Smart Panel is installed automatically when you install the
machine software. For Linux, you can download Smart Panel from the
Samsung website (See "Installing the SmartPanel" on page 28).
To use this program, your computer has to meet the following system
requirements:
•Windows. Check that your computer’s CPU, RAM and HDD meet
or exceed specification (See "System requirements" on page 25).
•Mac OS X 10.3 or higher. Check that your computer’s CPU, RAM
and HDD meet or exceed specification (See "System
requirements" on page 25).
•Linux. Check that your computer’s CPU, RAM and HDD meet or
exceed specification (See "System requirements" on page 25).
•Internet Explorer version 5.0 or higher for flash animation in HTML
Help.
If you need to know the exact model number of your machine, you can
check the supplied software CD.
Understanding Smart Panel
If an error occurs while printing, you can check the error from the Smart
Panel.
You can also launch Smart Panel manually. Double-click the Smart Panel
icon on the Windows task bar (in Windows), or Notification Area (in Linux).
You can also click it on the status bar (in Mac OS X).
Windows Double-click this icon in Windows.
Macintosh Click this icon in Mac OS X.
Linux Click this icon in Linux.
Or, if you are a Windows user, you can launch it from the Start menu, select
Programs or All Programs > Samsung Printers > your printer driver
name > Smart Panel.
•If you have already installed more than one Samsung machine,
first select the correct machine model you want in order to access
the corresponding Smart Panel.
Right-click (in Windows or Linux) or click (in Mac OS X) the Smart
Panel icon and select your machine.
•The Smart Panel window and its contents shown in this user’s
guide may differ depending on the machine or operating system in
use.
The Smart Panel program displays the current status of the machine, the
estimated level of toner remaining in the toner cartridge(s), and various
other types of information. You can also change settings.
1
Toner Level View the level of toner remaining in the toner
cartridge(s). The machine and the number of toner
cartridge(s) shown in the above window may differ
depending on the machine in use. Some machines
do not have this feature.
2Buy Now Order replacement toner cartridge(s) online.
3
User’s Guide View the User’s Guide.
This button changes to Troubleshooting
Guide when error occurs. You can directly
open the troubleshooting section in the
user’s guide.
4
Printer
Setting
Configure various machine settings in the Printer
Settings Utility window. Some machines do not
have this feature.
If you connect your machine to a network,
the SyncThru™ Web Service window
appears instead of the Printer Settings Utility
window.
5
Driver Setting Set all of the machine options you need in the
Printer Preferences window. This feature is
available only for Windows (See "Opening printing
preferences" on page 57).
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Changing the Smart Panel Program Settings
Right-click (in Windows or Linux) or click (in Mac OS X) the Smart Panel
icon and select Options. Select the settings you want from the Options
window.
USING THE UNIFIED LINUX DRIVER
CONFIGURATOR
The Unified Driver Configurator is a tool primarily intended for configuring
machine devices. You need to install Unified Linux Driver to use Unified
Driver Configurator (See "Installing the Unified Linux Driver" on page 28).
After the driver is installed on your Linux system, the Unified Driver
Configurator icon will automatically be created on your desktopU
Opening the Unified Driver Configurator
1. Double-click the Unified Driver Configurator on the desktop.
You can also click the Startup Menu icon and select Samsung Unified
Driver > Unified Driver Configurator.
2. Click each button on the left to switch to the corresponding configuration
window.
1Printers
Configuration
2Ports
Configuration
To use the on screen help, click Help.
3. After changing the configurations, click Exit to close the Unified Driver
Configurator.
Printers configuration window
Printers configuration has the two tabs: Printers and Classes.
Printers tab
View the current system’s printer configuration by clicking on the
machine icon button on the left side of the Unified Driver Configurator
window.
1Switches to Printers configuration.
2Shows all of the installed machine.
3Shows the status, model name and URI of your machine.
The printer control buttons are, as follows:
•Refresh: Renews the available machines list.
•Add Printer: Allows you to add a new machines.
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•Remove Printer: Removes the selected machine.
•Set as Default: Sets the current selected machine as a default
machine.
•Stop/Start: Stops/starts the machine.
•Test: Allows you to print a test page to ensure the machine is
working properly.
•Properties: Allows you to view and change the printer properties.
Classes tab
The Classes tab shows a list of available machine classes.
1Shows all of the machine classes.
2Shows the status of the class and the number of machines in the
class.
•Refresh: Renews the classes list.
•Add Class:Allows you to add a new machine class.
•Remove Class: Removes the selected machine class.
Ports configuration
In this window, you can view the list of available ports, check the status of
each port, and release a port that is stalled in a busy state when its owner
has terminated the job for any reason.
1Switches to Ports configuration.
2Shows all of the available ports.
3Shows the port type, device connected to the port, and status.
•Refresh: Renews the available ports list.
•Release port: Releases the selected port.
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9.maintenance
This chapter provides information about maintaining your machine and the toner cartridge.
This chapter includes:
•Printing a machine report
•Cleaning a machine
•Storing the toner cartridge
•Tips for moving & storing your machine
PRINTING A MACHINE REPORT
You can print a configuration page to view current printer settings, or to help
troubleshoot printer problems.
In ready mode, press and hold the (cancel button) for about 5 seconds,
then release.
A configuration page prints out.
CLEANING A MACHINE
If printing quality problems occur or if you use your machine in a dusty
environment, you need to clean your machine regularly to keep the most
optimum printing quality.
•Cleaning the cabinet of the machine with cleaning materials
containing large amounts of alcohol, solvent, or other strong
substances can discolor or distort the cabinet.
•If your machine or the surrounding area is contaminated with
toner, we recommend that you use a cloth or tissue dampened
with water to clean it. If you use a vacuum cleaner, toner blows in
the air and might be harmful if inhaled.
Cleaning the outside
Clean the machine cabinet with a soft, lint-free cloth. Dampen the cloth
slightly with water, but be careful not to let any water drip onto or into the
machine.
Cleaning the inside
During the printing process, paper, toner and dust particles can accumulate
inside the machine. This buildup can cause print quality problems such as
toner specks or smearing. Cleaning the inside of the machine clears or
reduces these problems.
1. Turn the machine offGand unplug the power cord. Wait for the machine to
cool down.
2. Press the release button, completely open the front cover.
3. Grasp the handles on the toner cartridge and pull to remove the
cartridge from the machine.
4. Pull the waste toner container out of the machine using its handle.
5. Pull the imaging unit out of the machine using the groove on the front of
the imaging unit.
•Do not touch the green surface of the drum located in the
imaging unit. Use the handle on the imaging unit to avoid
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touching this area.
•Be careful not to scratch the surface of the imaging unit.
•If you leave the front cover open for more than a few minutes,
the imaging unit can be exposed to light. This will cause
damage to the imaging unit. Close the front cover should the
installation need to be halted for any reason.
6. With a dry lint-free cloth, wipe away any dust and spilled toner from the
toner cartridges area and their cavities.
After cleaning, let the machine to dry completely.
•If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and
wash it in cold water. Hot water sets toner into fabric.
•If your machine or its surrounding is contaminated with toner,
we recommend you to use a cloth or tissue dampened with
water to clean it. If you use a vacuum cleaner, toner blows into
the air then might be harmful to you.
7. Holding the groove on the front of the imaging unit, push imaging unit
into the machine.
8. Insert the waste toner container into position and then push it to make
sure that it is firmly seated in place.
9. Slide the toner cartridge back into the machine.
10. Reinstall all the compartments into the machine and close the front
cover.
If the front cover is not completely closed, the machine will not
operate.
11. Plug in the power cord and turn the machine on.
STORING THE TONER CARTRIDGE
Toner cartridge storage
Toner cartridges contain components that are sensitive to light,
temperature, and humidity. Samsung suggests users follow the
recommendations to ensure the optimum performance, highest quality, and
longest life from your new Samsung toner cartridge.
Store this cartridge in the same environment as the printer it will be used in;
this should be in controlled office temperature and humidity conditions. The
toner cartridge should remain in its original, unopened package until
installation – If original packaging is not available, cover the top opening of
the cartridge with paper and store in a dark cabinet.
Opening the cartridge package prior to use dramatically shortens its useful
shelf and operating life. Do not store on the floor. If the toner cartridge is
removed from the printer, always store the cartridge according to the
following guidelines:
•Inside the protective bag from the original package.
•Store lying flat (not standing on end) with the same side facing up as if
was installed in the machine.
•Do not store consumable in any of the following conditions:
-Temperature greater than 40°C (104°F).
-Humidity range less than 20% and not greater than 80%.
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-An environment with extreme changes in humidity or temperature.
-Direct sunlight or room light.
-Dusty places.
-A car for a long period of time.
-An environment where corrosive gases are present.
-An environment with salty air.
Handling instructions
•Do not touch the surface of the photoconductive drum in the cartridge.
•Do not expose the cartridge to unnecessary vibrations or shock.
•Never manually rotate the drum, especially in the reverse direction; this
can cause internal damage and toner spillage.
Use of non-Samsung and refilled toner cartridge
Samsung Electronics does not recommend or approve the use of
non-Samsung brand toner cartridges in your printer including generic, store
brand, refilled, or remanufactured toner cartridges.
Samsung’s printer warranty does not cover damage to the machine
caused by the use of a refilled, remanufactured, or non-Samsung
brand toner cartridge.
Estimated cartridge life
Estimated cartridge life (the life of the toner cartridge yield) depends on the
amount of toner that print jobs require. The actual print yield may vary
depending on the print density of the pages you print on, operating
environment, printing interval, media type, and/or media size. For example,
if you print a lot of graphics, the consumption of the toner is high and you
may need to change the cartridge more often.
TIPS FOR MOVING & STORING YOUR MACHINE
•When moving the machine, do not tilt or turn it upside down. Otherwise,
the inside of the machine may be contaminated by toner, which can
cause damage to the machine or reduce print quality.
•When moving the machine, make sure at least two people are holding
the machine securely.
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10.troubleshooting
This chapter gives helpful information for what to do if you encounter an error.
This chapter includes:
•Redistributing toner
•Tips for avoiding paper jams
•Clearing paper jams
•Solving other problems
REDISTRIBUTING TONER
It is possible that colored images may be printed with incorrect colors due to
flawed mixing of toner colors when one of the colored toner cartridges is low
on toner. You can temporarily improve print quality by redistributing the
toner.
The Smart Panel program window appears on the computer telling
you which cartridge is low on toner (See "Using the Smart Panel
program" on page 66).
1. Press the release button, completely open the front cover.
2. Grasp the handle on the toner cartridge and pull to remove the cartridge
from the machine.
3. Holding both handles on the toner cartridge, thoroughly rock it from side
to side to evenly distribute the toner.
If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and wash it
in cold water. Hot water sets toner into fabric.
4. Slide the toner cartridge back into the machine.
5. Close the front cover. Make sure the cover is securely latched.
If the front cover is not completely closed, the machine will not
operate.
TIPS FOR AVOIDING PAPER JAMS
By selecting the correct media types, most paper jams can be avoided.
When a paper jam occurs, refer to the guidelines below (See "Clearing
paper jams" on page 73.
•Follow the procedures on "Changing the tray size" on page 49. Ensure
that the adjustable guides are positioned correctly.
•Do not overload the tray. Ensure that the paper level is below the paper
capacity mark on the inside of the tray.
•Do not remove paper from the tray while your machine is printing.
•Flex, fan, and straighten paper before loading.
•Do not use creased, damp, or highly curled paper.
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•Do not mix paper types in a tray.
•Use only recommended print media ("Setting the paper size and type"
on page 54).
•Ensure that the recommended side of the print media is facing up in the
tray.
CLEARING PAPER JAMS
To avoid tearing the paper, pull the jammed paper out slowly and
carefully. Follow the instructions in the following sections to clear the
jam.
If a paper jam occurs, the status LED on the control panel lights orange.
Find and remove the jammed paper.
If paper is jammed in the paper feed area, follow the next steps to release
the jammed paper.
In the tray
Click this link to open an animation about clearing a jam.
1. Open and close the front cover. The jammed paper is automatically
ejected from the machine. If the paper does not eject, go to the next
step.
2. Pull out the tray.
3. Remove the jammed paper by gently pulling it straight out.
If the paper does not eject when you pull, or if you do not see the paper
in this area, check the fuser area around the toner cartridge (See "Inside
the machine" on page 73).
4. Insert the tray back into the machine until it snaps into place. Printing
automatically resumes.
Inside the machine
Click this link to open an animation about clearing a jam.
The fuser area is hot. Be careful when removing paper form this area
to prevent getting your fingers burnt.
1. Open and close the front cover. The jammed paper is automatically
ejected from the machine. If the paper does not eject, go to the next
step.
2. To remove the jammed paper, open the rear cover.
3. Carefully remove the jammed paper by pulling in the direction as shown
below. Most of the jammed paper can be removed in this step.
Do not touch the fuser inside the inner cover. It is hot and could
cause burns. Be careful when removing paper from this area to
prevent getting your fingers burnt.
If the paper does not eject when you pull, or if you do not see the paper
in this area, check the paper exit area (See "In the paper exit area" on
page 73).
4. Close the rear cover. Make sure that it is securely closed. Printing
automatically resumes.
In the paper exit area
Click this link to open an animation about clearing a jam.
The fuser area is hot. Be careful when removing paper form this area
to prevent getting your fingers burnt.
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1. Gently pull the paper out the output tray.
If you do not see the jammed paper or if there is any resistance when
you pull, stop and go to the next step.
2. To remove the jammed paper, open the rear cover.
3. Carefully remove the paper by pulling in the direction as shown below.
Most of the jammed paper can be removed in this step.
If you cannot find the jammed paper, of if there is any resistance
removing the paper, go to the next step.
If the paper tears, make sure that all of the paper fragments are
removed from the machine.
4. Push the fuser levers upwards.
The fuser area is hot. Take care when removing paper form the
machine.
5. Open the top cover and inner cover.
2
1
6. Holding the inner cover open, carefully take the jammed paper out the
machine. The inner cover will then close automatically.
Do not touch the fuser inside the inner cover. It is hot and could
cause burns. Be careful when removing paper from this area to
prevent getting your fingers burnt.
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7. Close the top cover. Make sure that it is securely closed.
8. Push the fuser levers downwards.
9. Open and then close the rear cover or front cover to resume printing.
SOLVING OTHER PROBLEMS
The following chart lists some trouble conditions that may occur and the
recommended solutions. Follow the suggested solutions until the problem is
corrected. If the problem persists, contact a service representative.
Other problems include:
•See "System problems" on page 75.
•See "Power problems" on page 76.
•See "Paper feeding problems" on page 76.
•See "Printing problems" on page 77.
•See "Printing quality problems" on page 78.
•See "Common Windows problems" on page 81.
•See "Common Linux problems" on page 81.
•See "Common Macintosh problems" on page 82.
System problems
CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS
The red error light is
on.
Turn the machine on/off. If the problem persists,
contact a service representative (See "Contact
SAMSUNG worldwide" on page 90”).
The machine is experiencing problems that
require service such as LSU error or fuser
error.
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Power problems
Click this link to open an animation about power problems.
CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS
The machine is not
receiving power,
or the connection
cable between the
computer and the
machine is not
connected properly.
•Plug in the power cord and press (Power
button) on the control panel.
•Disconnect the machine cable and reconnect it.
-For Local Printing
-For Network (CLP-320N(K)
V
CLP-321N only)
Paper feeding problems
CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS
Paper jams during
printing.
Clear the paper jam (See "Clearing paper jams"
on page 73).
Paper sticks
together.
•Check the maximum paper capacity of the
tray (See "Print media specifications" on
page 89).
•Make sure that you are using the correct type
of paper (See "Print media specifications" on
page 89).
•Remove paper from the tray and flex or fan
the paper.
•Humid conditions may cause some paper to
stick together, replace with a new stack.
Multiple sheets of
paper do not feed.
Different types of paper may be stacked in the
tray. Load paper of only one type, size and
weight.
Paper does not feed
into the machine.
•Remove any obstructions from inside the
machine.
•Paper has not been loaded correctly. Remove
paper from the tray and reload it correctly.
•There is too much paper in the tray. Remove
excess paper from the tray.
•The paper is too thick. Use only paper that
meets the specifications required by the
machine (See "Print media specifications" on
page 89).
The paper keeps
jamming.
•There is too much paper in the tray. Remove
excess paper from the tray.
•An incorrect type of paper is being used. Use
only paper that meets the specifications
required by the machine (See "Print media
specifications" on page 89).
•There may be debris inside the machine.
Open the front cover and remove any debris.
Transparencies stick
together in the paper
exit.
Use only transparencies specifically designed
for laser printers. Remove each transparency as
it exits from the machine.
Envelopes skew or
fail to feed correctly.
Ensure that the paper guides are against both
sides of the envelopes.
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Printing problems
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS
The machine
does not print.
The machine is not
receiving power.
Check the power cord
connections.
The machine is not
selected as the
default machine.
Select your machine as your
default machine in your Windows.
Check the machine for the following:
•The front cover is not closed. Close the front cover.
•Paper is jammed. Clear the paper jam (See "Clearing
paper jams" on page 73).
•No paper is loaded. Load paper (See "Loading paper in
the tray" on page 50).
•The toner cartridge is not installed. Install the toner
cartridge.
If a system error occurs, contact a service representative.
The connection
cable between the
computer and the
machine is not
connected properly.
Disconnect the machine cable and
reconnect it.
The connection
cable between the
computer and the
machine is defective.
If possible, attach the cable to
another computer that is working
properly and print a job. You can
also try using a different machine
cable.
The port setting is
incorrect.
Check the Windows printer setting
to make sure that the print job is
sent to the correct port. If the
computer has more than one port,
make sure that the machine is
attached to the correct one.
The machine may be
configured
incorrectly.
Check the Printing Preferences
to ensure that all of the print
settings are correct (See "Opening
printing preferences" on page 57).
The printer driver
may be incorrectly
installed.
Repair the machine software (See
"Installing USB connected
machine’s driver" on page 26,
"Installing network connected
machine’s driver" on page 33).
The machine is
malfunctioning.
•Check the LEDs on the control
panel to see if the machine is
indicating a system error. If the
error cannot be cleared, contact
a service representative.
•Checking an error message is
also possible from the Smart
Panel on your computer (See
"Using the Smart Panel
program" on page 66).
The machine
does not print.
The document size
is so big that the
hard disk space of
the computer is
insufficient to access
the print job.
Allocate more hard disk space on
your computer for spooling, and try
printing.
The output tray is
full.
It can hold up to 80 sheets of plain
paper. Once the paper is removed
from the output tray, the machine
resumes printing.
The machine
selects print
materials from
the wrong paper
source.
The paper option
that was selected in
the Printing
Preferences may be
incorrect.
For many software applications,
the paper source selection is found
under the Paper tab within the
Printing Preferences. Select the
correct paper source. See the
printer driver help screen (See
"Opening printing preferences" on
page 57).
A print job is
extremely slow.
The job may be very
complex.
Reduce the complexity of the page
or try adjusting the print quality
settings.
Half the page is
blank.
The page orientation
setting may be
incorrect.
Change the page orientation in
your application. See the printer
driver help screen.
The paper size and
the paper size
settings do not
match.
Ensure that the paper size in the
printer driver settings matches the
paper in the tray.
Or, ensure that the paper size in
the printer driver settings matches
the paper selection in the software
application settings you use.
The machine
prints, but the
text is wrong,
garbled, or
incomplete.
The machine cable
is loose or defective.
Disconnect the machine cable and
reconnect. Try a print job that you
have already printed successfully.
If possible, attach the cable and
the machine to another computer
that you know works and try a print
job. Finally, try a new machine
cable.
The wrong printer
driver was selected.
Check the application’s printer
selection menu to ensure that your
machine is selected.
The software
application is
malfunctioning.
Try printing a job from another
application.
The operating
system is
malfunctioning.
Exit Windows and reboot the
computer. Turn the machine off
and back on again.
If you are in a DOS
environment, the font
setting for your
machine may be set
incorrectly.
See "Changing font setting
(CLP-320N(K)/CLP-321N/CLP-32
5W(K) only)" on page 47.
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS
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Printing quality problems
If the inside of the machine is dirty or paper has been loaded improperly,
you may notice a reduction in print quality. See the table below to clear the
problem.
Pages print, but
they are blank.
The toner cartridge
is defective or out of
toner.
Redistribute the toner, if
necessary.
If necessary, replace the toner
cartridge.
The file may have
blank pages.
Check the file to ensure that it does
not contain blank pages.
Some parts, such as
the controller or the
board, may be
defective.
Contact a service representative.
The machine
does not print
PDF file
correctly. Some
graphics, text,
or illustrations
are missing.
Incompatibility
between the PDF file
and the Acrobat
products.
Printing the PDF file as an image
may enable the file to print. Turn
on Print As Image from the
Acrobat printing options.
It will take longer to print
when you print a PDF file as
an image.
The print quality
of photos is not
good. Images
are not clear.
The resolution of the
photo is very low.
Reduce the photo size. If you
increase the photo size in the
software application, the resolution
will be reduced.
Before printing,
the machine
emits vapor near
the output tray.
Using damp paper
can cause vapor
during printing.
This is not a problem. Just keep
printing.
The machine
does not print
special- sized
paper, such as
billing paper.
The Paper size and
paper size setting do
not match.
Set the correct paper size in the
Edit... in the Paper tab in the
Printing Preferences (See
"Opening printing preferences" on
page 57).
The printed
billing paper.
The paper type
setting does not
match.
Change the printer option and try
again. Go to Printing
Preferences, click Paper tab, and
set type to Thick (See "Opening
printing preferences" on page 57).
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS
Light or faded
print
•If a vertical white streak or faded area appears
on the page, the toner supply is low. You may be
able to temporarily extend the toner cartridge life
(See "Redistributing toner" on page 72). If this
does not improve the print quality, install a new
toner cartridge.
•The paper may not meet paper specification; for
example, the paper is too moist or too rough
(See "Print media specifications" on page 89).
•If the entire page is light, the print resolution
setting is too low. Adjust the print resolution. See
the help screen of the printer driver.
•Acombination of faded or smeared defects may
indicate that the toner cartridge needs cleaning
(See "Cleaning the inside" on page 69).
•The surface of the LSU part inside the machine
may be dirty. Clean the LSU by opening and
closing the front cover several times and if the
problem still occurs call the contact a service
representative.
Toner specks •The paper may not meet specification; for
example, the paper is too moist or too rough
(See "Print media specifications" on page 89).
•The paper path may need cleaning (See
"Cleaning the inside" on page 69).
Dropouts If faded areas, generally rounded, occur randomly
on the page.
•A single sheet of paper may be defective. Try
reprinting the job.
•The moisture content of the paper is uneven or
the paper has moist spots on its surface. Try a
different brand of paper (See "Print media
specifications" on page 89).
•The paper lot is bad. The manufacturing
processes can cause some areas to reject
toner. Try a different kind or brand of paper.
•Change the printer option and try again. Go to
printer properties, click Paper tab and set type
to Thick Paper (See "Opening printing
preferences" on page 57).
•If these steps do not correct the problem,
contact a service representative.
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White Spots White spots appear on the page.
•The paper is too rough and a lot of dirt from the
paper falls to the inner devices within the
machine, which means the transfer belt may be
dirty. Clean the inside of your machine. Contact
a service representative.
•The paper path may need cleaning. Contact a
service representative.
Vertical lines If black vertical streaks appear on the page:
•The imaging unit has probably been scratched.
Remove the imaging unit and install a new one
(See "Replacing the imaging unit" on page 85).
If white vertical streaks appear on the page:
•The surface of the LSU part inside the machine
may be dirty. Clean the LSU by opening and
closing the front cover several times and if the
problem still occurs call the contact a service
representative.
Color or Black
background
If the amount of background shading becomes
unacceptable:
•Change to a lighter weight paper (See "Print
media specifications" on page 89).
•Check the machine’s environment: very dry
(low humidity) or high humidity (higher than
80% RH) conditions can increase the amount
of background shading.
•Remove the old toner cartridge and install a
new one (See "Replacing the toner cartridge"
on page 84).
Toner smear •Clean the inside of the machine. See "Cleaning
the inside" on page 69.
•Check the paper type and quality. See "Print
media specifications" on page 89.
•Remove the toner cartridge and install a new
one. See "Replacing the toner cartridge" on
page 84.
Vertical repetitive
defects
If marks repeatedly appear on the printed side of
the page at even intervals:
•The toner cartridge may be damaged. If a
repetitive mark occurs on the page, print a
cleaning sheet several times to clean the
cartridge. After the printout, if you still have the
same problems, remove the toner cartridge and
install a new one (See "Replacing the toner
cartridge" on page 84).
•Parts of the machine may have toner on them.
If the defects occur on the back of the page, the
problem will likely correct itself after a few more
pages.
•The fusing assembly may be damaged.
Contact a service representative.
CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS
Background
scatter
A
Background scatter results from bits of toner
randomly distributed on the printed page.
•The paper may be too damp. Try printing with a
fresh ream of paper. Do not open packages of
paper until necessary so that the paper does
not absorb too much moisture.
•If background scatter occurs on an envelope,
change the printing layout to avoid printing over
areas that have overlapping seams on the
reverse side. Printing on seams can cause
problems.
•If background scatter covers the entire surface
area of a printed page, adjust the print
resolution through your software application or
the printer properties.
Misformed
characters
•If characters are improperly formed and
producing hollow images, the paper stock may
be too slick. Try a different paper (See "Print
media specifications" on page 89).
Page skew
AaBb
C
AaBb
C
AaBb
C
AaBbC
AaBbC
c
•Ensure that the paper is loaded properly.
•Check the paper type and quality (See "Print
media specifications" on page 89).
•Ensure that the paper or other material is loaded
correctly and the guides are not too tight or too
loose against the paper stack.
Curl or wave •Ensure that the paper is loaded properly.
•Check the paper type and quality. Both high
temperature and humidity can cause paper curl (
See "Print media specifications" on page 89).
•Turn over the stack of paper in the tray. Also try
rotating the paper 180° in the tray.
CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS
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Wrinkles or
creases
•Ensure that the paper is loaded properly.
•Check the paper type and quality (See "Print
media specifications" on page 89).
•Turn over the stack of paper in the tray. Also try
rotating the paper 180° in the tray.
Back of printouts
are dirty
•Check for leaking toner. Clean the inside of the
machine (See "Cleaning the inside" on page 69).
Solid Color or
Black pages
A
•The toner cartridge may not be installed
properly. Remove the cartridge and reinsert it.
•The toner cartridge may be defective and need
replacing. Remove the toner cartridge and install
a new one (See "Replacing the toner cartridge"
on page 84).
•The machine may require repair. Contact a
service representative.
Loose toner •Clean the inside of the machine (See "Cleaning
the inside" on page 69).
•Check the paper type and quality (See "Print
media specifications" on page 89).
•Remove the toner cartridge and install a new
one (See "Replacing the toner cartridge" on
page 84).
•If the problem persists, the machine may require
repair. Contact a service representative.
Character Voids
A
Character voids are white areas within parts of
characters that should be solid black:
•If you are using transparencies, try another
type of transparency. Because of the
composition of transparencies, some character
voids are normal.
•You may be printing on the wrong surface of
the paper. Remove the paper and turn it over.
•The paper may not meet paper specifications
(See "Print media specifications" on page 89).
CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS
Horizontal stripes
AaBbC
AaBbC
AaBbC
AaBbC
AaBbC
If horizontally aligned black streaks or smears
appear:
•The toner cartridge may be installed
improperly. Remove the cartridge and reinsert
it.
•The toner cartridge may be defective. Remove
the toner cartridge and install a new one (See
"Print media specifications" on page 89).
•If the problem persists, the machine may
require repair. Contact a service
representative.
Curl If the printed paper is curled or paper does not feed
into the machine:
•Turn over the stack of paper in the tray. Also try
rotating the paper 180° in the tray.
•Change the printer option and try again. Go to
printer properties, click Paper tab and set type
to Thin Paper. Refer to the "Opening printing
preferences" on page 57 for details.
An unknown
image repetitively
appears on a next
few sheets or
loose toner, light
print, or
contamination
occurs.
Your machine is probably being used at an altitude
of 1,000 m (3,281 ft.) or above.
The high altitude may affect the print quality such
as loose toner or light imaging. You can set this
option through Printer Setting Utility (See
"Altitude adjustment" on page 46).
CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS
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Common Windows problems
CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS
“File in Use”
message appears
during installation.
Exit all software applications. Remove all
software from the startup group, then restart
Windows. Reinstall the printer driver.
“General Protection
Fault”, “Exception
OE”, “Spool 32”, or
“Illegal Operation”
messages appear.
Close all other applications, reboot Windows
and try printing again.
“Fail To Print”, “A
printer timeout error
occurred” messages
appear.
These messages may appear during printing.
Just keep waiting until the machine finishes
printing. If the message appears in ready mode
or after printing has been completed, check the
connection and/or whether an error has
occurred.
Refer to the Microsoft Windows User’s Guide that came with your
computer for further information on Windows error messages.
Common Linux problems
CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS
The machine does
not print.
•Check if the printer driver is installed in your
system. Open Unified Driver Configurator and
switch to the Printers tab in Printers
configuration window to look at the list of
available machines. Make sure that your
machine is displayed on the list. If not, open
Add new printer wizard to set up your
device.
•Check if the machine is started. Open
Printers configuration and select your
machine on the printers list. Look at the
description in the Selected printer pane. If its
status contains Stopped string, press the
Start button. After that normal operation of
the machine should be restored. The
“stopped” status might be activated when
some problems in printing occur. For
instance, this could be an attempt to print a
document when the port is claimed by a
scanning application.
•Ensure the port is not busy. Since functional
components of machine (printer and scanner)
share the same I/O interface (port), the
situation of simultaneous access of different
user applications to the same port is possible.
To avoid possible conflicts, only one of them
at a time is allowed to gain control over the
device. The other user will encounter “device
busy” response. You should open ports
configuration and select the port assigned to
your machine. In the Selected port pane you
can see if the port is occupied by some other
application. If this is the case, you should
either wait for completion of the current job or
press the Release port button, if you are sure
that the present application is not functioning
properly.
•Check if your application has special print
option such as “-oraw”. If “-oraw” is specified
in the command line parameter, then remove
it to print properly. For Gimp front-end, select
“print” -> “Setup printer” and edit command
line parameter in the command item.
•The CUPS (Common UNIXPrinting System)
version distributed with SuSE Linux 9.2
(cups-1.1.21) has a problem with ipp (Internet
Printing Protocol) printing.Use the socket
printing instead of ipp or install a later version
of CUPS (cups-1.1.22 or higher).
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Refer to the Linux User’s Guide that came with your computer for
further information on Linux error messages.
Common Macintosh problems
CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS
The machine does
not print PDF files
correctly. Some
parts of graphics,
text, or illustrations
are missing.
Printing the PDF file as an image may enable
the file to print. Turn on Print As Image from the
Acrobat printing options.
It will take longer to print when you print a
PDF file as an image.
The document has
printed, but the print
job has not
disappeared from
the spooler in Mac
OS X 10.3.2.
Update your Mac OS to OS Mac OS X 10.3.3. or
higher.
Some letters are not
displayed normally
during the Cover
page printing.
Mac OS cannot create the font during the Cover
page printing. The English alphabet and
numbers are displayed normally on the Cover
page.
When printing a
document in
Macintosh with
Acrobat Reader 6.0
or higher, colors
print incorrectly.
Make sure that the resolution setting in your
machine driver matches the one in Acrobat
Reader.
Refer to the Macintosh User’s Guide that came with your computer for
further information on Macintosh error messages.
Some color images
come out all black.
This is a known bug in Ghostscript (until GNU
Ghostscript version 7.05) when the base color
space of the document is indexed color space
and it is converted through CIE color space.
Because Postscript uses CIE color space for
Color Matching System, you should upgrade
Ghostscript on your system to at least GNU
Ghostscript version 7.06 or later. You can find
recent Ghostscript versions at
www.ghostscript.com.
Some color images
come out in
unexpected color.
This is a known bug in Ghostscript (until GNU
Ghostscript version 7.xx) when the base color
space of the document is indexed RGB color
space and it is converted through CIE color
space. Because Postscript uses CIE color space
for Color Matching System, you should upgrade
Ghostscript on your system to at least GNU
Ghostscript version 8.xx or later. You can find
recent Ghostscript versions at
www.ghostscript.com.
The machine does
not print whole
pages, and output is
printed on half the
page.
It is a known problem that occurs when a color
machine is used on version 8.51 or earlier of
Ghostscript, 64-bit Linux OS, and has been
reported to bugs.ghostscript.com as Ghostscript
Bug 688252. The problem is solved in AFPL
Ghostscript v. 8.52 or above. Download the
latest version of AFPL Ghostscript from
http://sourceforge.net/projects/ghostscript/ and
install it to solve this problem.
I encounter the
“Cannot open port
device file” error
when printing a
document.
Avoid changing print job parameters (via LPR
GUI, for example) while a print job is in progress.
Known versions of CUPS server break the print
job whenever print options are changed and
then try to restart the job from the beginning.
Since Unified Linux Driver locks the mfp port
while printing, the abrupt termination of the
driver keeps the port locked and unavailable for
subsequent print jobs. If this situation occurs, try
to release the mfp port by selecting Release
port in Port configuration window.
CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS
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11.supplies
This chapter provides information about purchasing supplies and maintenance parts available for your machine.
This chapter includes:
•How to purchase
•Available supplies
•Maintenance parts
•Replacing the toner cartridge
•Replacing the imaging unit
•Replacing the waste toner container
Available accessories may differ from country to country. Contact your
sales representatives to obtain the list of available accessories.
HOW TO PURCHASE
To order Genuine Samsung suppliesS accessories and, maintenance parts,
contact your local Samsung dealer or the authorized retailer where you
purchased your machineUGYou can also visit www.samsung.com/supplies,
select your country/region, and obtain information on calling for service.
AVAILABLE SUPPLIES
When supplies reach their lifespan, you can order the following types of
supplies for your machine:
TYPE AVERAGE YIELDa
a.Declared yield value in accordance with ISO/IEC 19798.
Standard yield
toner cartridge
•Average continuous
black cartridge yield:
1,500 standard
pages (Black)
•Average continuous
color cartridge yield:
1,000 standard
pages
(Yellow/Magenta/Cy
an)
K407(CLT-K407S): Black
C407(CLT-C407S): Cyan
M407(CLT-M407S): Magenta
Y407(CLT-Y407S): Yellow
Region Ab
b.Region A: Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus,
Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,
Hungary, Italy, Macedonia, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and
UK
K4072(CLT-K4072S): Black
C4072(CLT-C4072S): Cyan
M4072(CLT-M4072S): Magenta
Y4072(CLT-Y4072S): Yellow
Region Bc
c. Region B: China and India
K4073(CLT-K4073S): Black
C4073(CLT-C4073S): Cyan
M4073(CLT-M4073S): Magenta
Y4073(CLT-Y4073S): Yellow
Standard yield
Imaging Unit
Approx. 24,000
imagesd
d.Image counts based on one color on each page. If you print documents
in full color (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black), the life of this item will be
reduced by 25%.
CLT-R407
Waste toner
container
Approx. 10,000
imagesd
CLT-W409
To replace a toner cartridge, see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on
page 84.
Depending on the options and percentage of image area, job mode
used, the toner cartridge’s lifespan may differ.
You must purchase supplies,Gincluding toner cartridges, in the same
country where you purchased your machine.GOtherwise, supplies will
be incompatible with your machine since the system configurations
vary from country to country.
Samsung does not recommend using non-genuine Samsung toner
cartridge such as refilled or remanufactured. Samsung cannot
guarantee non-genuine Samsung toner cartridge's quality. Service or
repair required as a result of using non-genuine Samsung toner
cartridges will not be covered under the machine warranty.
MAINTENANCE PARTS
To purchase maintenance parts, contact the source where you bought the
machine.
Replacing maintenance parts can be performed only by an authorized
service provider, dealer, or the retailer where you bought the machine. The
warranty does not cover the replacement of any maintenance parts once it
has reached its “Average Yield”.
Maintenance parts are replaced at specific intervals to avoid print quality
and paper feed problems resulting from worn parts, see table below. The
purpose of which is to maintain your machine in top working condition. The
maintenance parts below should be replaced when the life span of each
item has been met.
PARTS AVERAGE YIELDa
a.It will be affected by operating system used, computing performance,
application software, connecting method, media type, media size and job
complexity.
Fuser unit Approx. 50,000 pages (B&W)/ 12,500 pages (Color)
Transfer roller Approx. 50,000 pages (B&W)/ 12,500 pages (Color)
Transfer belt (ITB) Approx. 50,000 pages (B&W)/ 12,500 pages (Color)
Paper feed roller Approx. 50,000 pages
REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE
Click this link to open an animation about replacing a toner cartridge.
The machine uses four colors and has a different toner cartridge for each
one: yellow (Y), magenta (M), cyan (C) and black (K).
PART NAME
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A toner cartridge has reached its estimated cartridge life. The printer stops
printing. Also, the Smart Panel program window appears on the computer
telling you to replace the cartridge (See "Using the Smart Panel program"
on page 66).
At this stage, the toner cartridge needs to be replaced. Check the model
number for the toner cartridge used in your machine (See "Available
supplies" on page 83).
Samsung does not recommend using non-genuine Samsung toner
cartridge such as refilled or remanufactured. Samsung cannot
guarantee non-genuine Samsung toner cartridge's quality or damages
it can cause to the machine. Also service or repair required as a result
of using non-genuine Samsung toner cartridges will not be covered
under the machine warranty.
1. Turn the machine off, then wait a few minutes for the machine to cool.
2. Press the release button, completely open the front cover.
3. Grasp the handles on the toner cartridge and pull to remove the
cartridge from the machine.
4. Take a new toner cartridge out of its package.
5. Pull out the hopper sheet from a new toner cartridge.
6. Holding both handles a new toner cartridge, thoroughly rock it from side
to side to evenly distribute the toner.
7. Place the toner cartridge on a flat surface as shown below and remove
the protecting cover.
If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and wash it
in cold water. Hot water sets toner into fabric.
8. Make sure that the color of the toner cartridge matches the color slot and
then grasp the handles on the toner cartridge. Insert the cartridge until it
clicks into place.
9. Close the front cover. Make sure the cover is securely latched and then
turn the machine on.
If the front cover is not completely closed, the machine will not
operate.
REPLACING THE IMAGING UNIT
When the life span of the imaging unit has expired, the Smart Panel
program window appears on the computer, indicating the imaging unit
needs to be placed. Otherwise, your machine stops printing.
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1. Turn the machine off, then wait a few minutes for the machine to cool.
2. Press the release button, completely open the front cover.
3. Grasp the handles on the toner cartridge and pull to remove the
cartridge from the machine.
4. Pull the waste toner container out of the machine using its handle.
5. Pull the imaging unit out of the machine using the groove on the front of
the imaging unit.
6. Take a new imaging unit out of its package.
•Don’t use sharp objects such as a knife or scissors to open the
imaging unit package. You could damage the surface of the
imaging unit.
•Be careful not to scratch the surface of the imaging unit.
•To prevent damage, do not expose the imaging unit to light for
more than a few minutes. Cover it with a piece of paper to
protect it if necessary.
7. Holding the groove on the front of the imaging unit, push imaging unit
into the machine.
8. Insert the waste toner container into position and then push it to make
sure that it is firmly seated in place.
9. Slide the toner cartridge back into the machine.
10. Close the front cover firmly.
If the front cover is not completely closed, the machine will not
operate. Please make sure all toner cartridges are installed
properly. If any toner cartridge is installed improperly, the front
cover do not close.
11. Turn the machine on.
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Each LED blinks red in a repeated order. Wait for about 1.5
minutes for your machine to get ready.
REPLACING THE WASTE TONER CONTAINER
When the life span of the waster toner container has expired, the Smart
Panel program window appears on the computer, indicating the waste toner
container needs to be replaced. Otherwise, your machine stops printing.
1. Turn the machine off, then wait a few minutes for the machine to cool.
2. Open the front cover.
3. Pull the waste toner container out of the machine using its handle.
Make sure that you lay the waste toner container on a flat surface
so that the toner dose not spill.
4. Remove the container’s cap from the container as shown below and use
it to close the waste toner container opening.
2
1
Do not tilt or turn over the container.
5. Take a new waste toner container out of its package.
6. Insert the new container into position and then push it to make sure that
it is firmly seated in place.
7. Close the front cover firmly.
If the front cover is not completely closed, the machine will not
operate. Please, make sure all toner cartridges are installed
properly. If any toner cartridge is installed improperly, the front
cover do not close.
8. Turn the machine on.
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12.specifications
This chapter covers the machine’s primary specifications.
This chapter includes:
•Hardware specifications
•Environmental specifications
•Electrical specifications
•Print media specifications
The specification values are listed below: specification are subject to change without notice: See www.samsung.com/printer for possible changes in
information.
HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS
ITEM DESCRIPTION
Dimension Height 243 mm (9.57 inches)
Depth 313 mm (12.32 inches)
Width 388 mm (15.28 inches)
Weight Machine with consumables 11 Kg (24.25 lbs)
Package weight Paper 2.2 Kg (4.85 lbs)
Plastic 0.33 Kg (0.73 lbs)
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
ITEM DESCRIPTION
Noise Levela
a.Sound Pressure Level, ISO 7779. Configuration tested: machine basic installation, A4 paper, simplex printing.
Ready mode Background noise level
Printing mode Less than 46 dBA (Color printing)
Less than 48 dBA (Black and White printing)
Temperature Operation 10 to 32.5 °C (50 to 90 °F)
Storage (Packed) -20 to 50 °C (-4 to 122 °F)
Humidity Operation 20 to 80% RH
Storage (Packed) 10 to 90% RH
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Power requirements are based on the country/region where the device is sold. Do not convert operating voltages. Doing so might damage the device and
void the product warranty.
ITEM DESCRIPTION
Power ratinga110 volt models AC 110 - 127 V
220 volt models AC 220 - 240 V
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Power consumption Average operating mode Less than 350 W
Ready mode Less than 60 W
Power save mode Less than 7 W
Power off mode Less than 0.45 W
a.See the rating label on the machine for the correct voltage, frequency (hertz) and type of current for your machine.
ITEM DESCRIPTION
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PRINT MEDIA SPECIFICATIONS
TYPE SIZE DIMENSIONS WEIGHTa
a.If media weight is over 105 g/m2 (28 lbs bond), load a paper into the tray one by one.
Plain paper Letter 216 x 279 mm (8.50 x 11.00 inches) 60 to 90 g/m2 (16 to 24 lbs bond). 130 sheets of 80 g/m2 (20 lbs
bond) paper for the tray.
Legal 216 x 356 mm (8.50 x 14.00 inches)
US Folio 216 x 330 mm (8.50 x 13.00 inches)
A4 210 x 297 mm (8.26 x 11.69 inches)
Oficio 216 x 343 mm (8.50 x 13.50 inches)
JIS B5 182 x 257 mm (7.17 x 10.12 inches)
ISO B5 176 x 250 mm (6.93 x 9.84 inches)
Executive 184 x 267 mm (7.25 x 10.5 inches)
A5 148 x 210 mm (5.83 x 8.27 inches)
A6 105 x 148 mm (4.13 x 5.83 inches)
Envelope Monarch 98 x 191 mm (3.87 x 7.50 inches) 75 to 90 g/m2 (20 to 24 lbs bound) for
manual feeding in the tray.
5 sheets for manual feeding in
the tray.
No. 10 105 x 241 mm (4.12 x 9.50 inches)
DL 110 x 220 mm (4.33 x 8.66 inches)
C5 162 x 229 mm (6.38 x 9.02 inches)
C6 114 x 162 mm (4.49 x 6.38 inches)
No.9 98 x 225 mm (3.87 x 8.87 inches)
6 3/4 92 x 165 mm (3.62 x 6.50 inches)
Thick paper Refer to the Plain
paper section
Refer to the Plain paper section 90 to 163 g/m2 (24 to 43 lbs) for
manual feeding in the tray.
5 sheets for manual feeding in
the tray.
Thin paper Refer to the Plain
paper section
Refer to the Plain paper section 60 to 70 g/m2 (16 to 19 lbs bond) for
manual feeding in the tray.
Labelsc
c. Smoothness: 100 to 250 (sheffield).
Letter, A4 Refer to the Plain paper section 120 to 150 g/m2 (32 to 40 lbs bond)
for manual feeding in the tray.
Card stock PostCard 101.6 x 152.4 mm (4 x 6 inches) 105 to 163 g/m2 (28 to 43 lbs
bond)for manual feeding in the tray.
e
Transparencyd
d.Recommended media: Transparency for a color laser printer by Xerox 3R91331 (A4),Xerox 3R2780 (Letter).
e.Recommended media: 0.104 to 0.124 mm (0.004094 to 0.004882 inches) transparency paper.
Letter, A4, Refer to the Plain paper section - 1 sheet for manual feeding in the
tray
Glossy Photof
f. Recommended media: Glossy paper (Letter) for this machine by HP Brochure Paper (Product: Q6611A). Glossy paper (A4) for this machine by HP Superior
Paper 160 glossy (Product: Q6616A).
,
Matte Photo
Letter, A4, PostCard 4
x 6
Refer to the Pain paper section 111 to 220 g/m2 ( 30 to 58 lbs bond)
for manual feeding in the tray.G
Matte Photo Letter, A4, PostCard 4
x 6
Refer to the Pain paper section 111 to 220 g/m2 ( 30 to 58 lbs bond)
for manual feeding in the tray.G
Minimum size (custom) 76 x 152.4 mm (3.00 x 6.00 inches) 60 to 163 g/m2 (16 to 43 lbs bond)
Maximum size (custom) 216 x 356 mm (8.50 x 14.02 inches)
CAPACITYb
b.Maximum capacity may differ depending on media weight, thickness and environmental conditions.
Contact SAMSUNG worldwide_ 90
contact samsung worldwide
If you have any comments or questions regarding Samsung products, contact the Samsung customer care center.
COUNTRY/REG
ION
CUSTOMER CARE
CENTER WEB SITE
ARGENTINE 0800-333-3733 www.samsung.com/ar
AUSTRALIA 1300 362 603 www.samsung.com/au
AUSTRIA 0810-SAMSUNG (7267864,
€ 0.07/min)
www.samsung.com/at
BELARUS 810-800-500-55-500 www.samsung.ua
www.samsung.com/ua_r
u
BELGIUM 02 201 2418 www.samsung.com/be
(Dutch)
www.samsung.com/be_fr
(French)
BRAZIL 0800-124-421
4004-0000
www.samsung.com/br
CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG
(726-7864)
www.samsung.com/ca
CHILE 800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www.samsung.com/cl
CHINA 400-810-5858
010-6475 1880
www.samsung.com/cn
COLOMBIA 01-8000112112 www.samsung.com.co
COSTA RICA 0-800-507-7267 www.samsung.com/latin
CZECH
REPUBLIC
800-SAMSUNG
(800-726786)
www.samsung.com/cz
Samsung Zrt., þeská organizaþní složka, Oasis Florenc,
Sokolovská394/17, 180 00, Praha 8
DENMARK 8-SAMSUNG (7267864) www.samsung.com/dk
ECUADOR 1-800-10-7267 www.samsung.com/latin
EL SALVADOR 800-6225 www.samsung.com/latin
ESTONIA 800-7267 www.samsung.com/ee
KAZAKHSTAN 8-10-800-500-55-500 www.samsung.com/kz_ru
KYRGYZSTAN 00-800-500-55-500
FINLAND 30-6227 515 www.samsung.com/fi
FRANCE 01 4863 0000 www.samsung.com/fr
GERMANY 01805 - SAMSUNG
(726-7864 € 0,14/min)
www.samsung.de
GUATEMALA 1-800-299-0013 www.samsung.com/latin
HONDURAS 800-7919267 www.samsung.com/latin
HONG KONG 3698-4698 www.samsung.com/hk
www.samsung.com/hk_e
n/
HUNGARY 06-80-SAMSUNG
(726-7864)
www.samsung.com/hu
INDIA 3030 8282
1800 110011
1800 3000 8282
www.samsung.com/in
INDONESIA 0800-112-8888 www.samsung.com/id
ITALIA 800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www.samsung.com/it
JAMAICA 1-800-234-7267 www.samsung.com/latin
JAPAN 0120-327-527 www.samsung.com/jp
LATVIA 8000-7267 www.samsung.com/lv
LITHUANIA 8-800-77777 www.samsung.com/lt
LUXEMBURG 02 261 03 710 www.samsung.com/lu
MALAYSIA 1800-88-9999 www.samsung.com/my
MEXICO 01-800-SAMSUNG
(726-7864)
www.samsung.com/mx
MOLDOVA 00-800-500-55-500 www.samsung.ua
www.samsung.com/ua_r
u
NETHERLANDS 0900-SAMSUNG
(0900-7267864) (€
0,10/min)
www.samsung.com/nl
NEW ZEALAND 0800 SAMSUNG (0800 726
786)
www.samsung.com/nz
NICARAGUA 00-1800-5077267 www.samsung.com/latin
NORWAY 3-SAMSUNG (7267864) www.samsung.com/no
PANAMA 800-7267 www.samsung.com/latin
PHILIPPINES 1800-10-SAMSUNG
(726-7864)
1-800-3-SAMSUNG
(726-7864)
1-800-8-SAMSUNG
(726-7864)
02-5805777
www.samsung.com/ph
POLAND 0 801 1SAMSUNG
(172678)
022-607-93-33
www.samsung.com/pl
COUNTRY/REG
ION
CUSTOMER CARE
CENTER WEB SITE
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PORTUGAL 80820-SAMSUNG
(726-7864)
www.samsung.com/pt
PUERTO RICO 1-800-682-3180 www.samsung.com/latin
REP. DOMINICA 1-800-751-2676 www.samsung.com/latin
EIRE 0818 717 100 www.samsung.com/ie
RUSSIA 8-800-555-55-55 www.samsung.ru
SINGAPORE 1800-SAMSUNG
(726-7864)
www.samsung.com/sg
SLOVAKIA 0800-SAMSUNG
(726-7864)
www.samsung.com/sk
SOUTH AFRICA 0860 SAMSUNG
(726-7864)
www.samsung.com/za
SPAIN 902-1-SAMSUNG(902 172
678)
www.samsung.com/es
SWEDEN 0771 726 7864
(SAMSUNG)
www.samsung.com/se
SWITZERLAND 0848-SAMSUNG (7267864,
CHF 0.08/min)
www.samsung.com/ch
TADJIKISTAN 8-10-800-500-55-500
TAIWAN 0800-329-999 www.samsung.com/tw
THAILAND 1800-29-3232
02-689-3232
www.samsung.com/th
TRINIDAD &
TOBAGO
1-800-SAMSUNG
(726-7864)
www.samsung.com/latin
TURKEY 444 77 11 www.samsung.com/tr
U.A.E 800-SAMSUNG (726-7864)
8000-4726
www.samsung.com/ae
U.K 0845 SAMSUNG
(726-7864)
www.samsung.com/uk
U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG
(7267864)
www.samsung.com/us
UKRAINE 8-800-502-0000 www.samsung.ua
www.samsung.com/ua_r
u
UZBEKISTAN 8-10-800-500-55-500 www.samsung.com/kz_ru
VENEZUELA 0-800-100-5303 www.samsung.com/latin
VIETNAM 1 800 588 889 www.samsung.com/vn
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ION
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Glossary_ 92
glossary
The following glossary helps you get familiar with the product by
understanding the terminologies commonly used with printing as well
as mentioned in this user’s guide.
802.11
802.11 is a set of standards for wireless local area network (WLAN)
communication, developed by the IEEE LAN/MAN Standards
Committee (IEEE 802).
802.11b/g/n
802.11b/g/n can share same hardware and use the 2.4 GHz band.
802.11b supports bandwidth up to 11 Mbps, 802.11n supports
bandwidth up to 150 Mbps. 802.11b/g/n devices may occasionally suffer
interference from microwave ovens, cordless telephones, and Bluetooth
devices.
Access point
Access Point or Wireless Access Point (AP or WAP) is a device that
connects wireless communication devices together on wireless local
area networks (WLAN), and acts as a central transmitter and receiver of
WLAN radio signals.
ADF
An Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) is a scanning unit that will
automatically feed an original sheet of paper so that the machine can
scan some amount of the paper at once.
AppleTalk
AppleTalk is a proprietary suite of protocols developed by Apple, Inc for
computer networking. It was included in the original Macintosh (1984)
and is now deprecated by Apple in favor of TCP/IP networking.
BIT Depth
A computer graphics term describing the number of bits used to
represent the color of a single pixel in a bitmapped image. Higher color
depth gives a broader range of distinct colors. As the number of bits
increases, the number of possible colors becomes impractically large for
a color map. 1-bit color is commonly called as monochrome or black and
white.
BMP
A bitmapped graphics format used internally by the Microsoft Windows
graphics subsystem (GDI), and used commonly as a simple graphics file
format on that platform.
BOOTP
Bootstrap Protocol. A network protocol used by a network client to
obtain its IP address automatically. This is usually done in the bootstrap
process of computers or operating systems running on them. The
BOOTP servers assign the IP address from a pool of addresses to each
client. BOOTP enables 'diskless workstation' computers to obtain an IP
address prior to loading any advanced operating system.
CCD
Charge Coupled Device (CCD) is a hardware which enables the scan
job. CCD Locking mechanism is also used to hold the CCD module to
prevent any damage when you move the machine.
Collation
Collation is a process of printing a multiple-copy job in sets. When
collation is selected, the device prints an entire set before printing
additional copies.
Control Panel
A control panel is a flat, typically vertical, area where control or
monitoring instruments are displayed. They are typically found in front of
the machine.
Coverage
It is the printing term used for a toner usage measurement on printing.
For example, 5% coverage means that an A4 sided paper has about 5%
image or text on it. So, if the paper or original has complicated images or
lots of text on it, the coverage will be higher and at the same time, a
toner usage will be as much as the coverage.
CSV
Comma Separated Values (CSV). A type of file format, CSV is used to
exchange data between disparate applications. The file format, as it is
used in Microsoft Excel, has become a de facto standard throughout the
industry, even among non-Microsoft platforms.
DADF
A Duplex Automatic Document Feeder (DADF) is a scanning unit that
will automatically feed and turn over an original sheet of paper so that
the machine can scan on both sides of the paper.
Default
The value or setting that is in effect when taking a printer out of its box
state, reset, or initialized.
DHCP
A Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a client-server
networking protocol. A DHCP server provides configuration parameters
specific to the DHCP client host requesting, generally, information
required by the client host to participate on an IP network. DHCP also
provides a mechanism for allocation of IP addresses to client hosts.
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DIMM
Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM), a small circuit board that holds
memory. DIMM stores all the data within the machine like printing data,
received fax data.
DLNA
The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is a standard that allows
devices on a home network to share information with each other across
the network.
DMPr
The Digital Media Printer (DMPr) is a device that allows printing in DLNA
home network. The DMPr prints a page by combining images with an
Extensible HyperText Markup Language (XHTML) template.
DNS
The Domain Name Server (DNS) is a system that stores information
associated with domain names in a distributed database on networks,
such as the Internet.
Dot Matrix Printer
A dot matrix printer refers to a type of computer printer with a print head
that runs back and forth on the page and prints by impact, striking an
ink-soaked cloth ribbon against the paper, much like a typewriter.
DPI
Dots Per Inch (DPI) is a measurement of resolution that is used for
scanning and printing. Generally, higher DPI results in a higher
resolution, more visible detail in the image, and a larger file size.
DRPD
Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection. Distinctive Ring is a telephone
company service which enables a user to use a single telephone line to
answer several different telephone numbers.
Duplex
A mechanism that will automatically turn over a sheet of paper so that
the machine can print (or scan) on both sides of the paper. A printer
equipped with a Duplex Unit can print on both sides of paper during one
print cycle.
Duty Cycle
Duty cycle is the page quantity which does not affect printer
performance for a month. Generally the printer has the lifespan limitation
such as pages per year. The lifespan means the average capacity of
print-outs, usually within the warranty period. For example, if the duty
cycle is 48,000 pages per month assuming 20 working days, a printer
limits 2,400 pages a day.
ECM
Error Correction Mode (ECM) is an optional transmission mode built into
Class 1 fax machines or fax modems. It automatically detects and
corrects errors in the fax transmission process that are sometimes
caused by telephone line noise.
Emulation
Emulation is a technique of one machine obtaining the same results as
another.
An emulator duplicates the functions of one system with a different
system, so that the second system behaves like the first system.
Emulation focuses on exact reproduction of external behavior, which is
in contrast to simulation, which concerns an abstract model of the
system being simulated, often considering its internal state.
Ethernet
Ethernet is a frame-based computer networking technology for local
area networks (LANs). It defines wiring and signaling for the physical
layer, and frame formats and protocols for the media access control
(MAC)/data link layer of the OSI model. Ethernet is mostly standardized
as IEEE 802.3. It has become the most widespread LAN technology in
use during the 1990s to the present.
EtherTalk
A suite of protocols developed by Apple Computer for computer
networking. It was included in the original Macintosh (1984) and is now
deprecated by Apple in favor of TCP/IP networking.
FDI
Foreign Device Interface (FDI) is a card installed inside the machine to
allow a third party device such as a coin operated device or a card
reader. Those devices allow the pay-for-print service on your machine.
FTP
A File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a commonly used protocol for
exchanging files over any network that supports the TCP/IP protocol
(such as the Internet or an intranet).
Fuser Unit
The part of a laser printer that fuses the toner onto the print media. It
consists of a heat roller and a pressure roller. After toner is transferred
onto the paper, the fuser unit applies heat and pressure to ensure that
the toner stays on the paper permanently, which is why paper is warm
when it comes out of a laser printer.
Gateway
A connection between computer networks, or between a computer
network and a telephone line. It is very popular, as it is a computer or a
network that allows access to another computer or network.
Grayscale
A shades of gray that represent light and dark portions of an image
when color images are converted to grayscale; colors are represented
by various shades of gray.
Halftone
An image type that simulates grayscale by varying the number of dots.
Highly colored areas consist of a large number of dots, while lighter
areas consist of a smaller number of dots.
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HDD
Hard Disk Drive (HDD), commonly referred to as a hard drive or hard
disk, is a non-volatile storage device which stores digitally-encoded data
on rapidly rotating platters with magnetic surfaces.
IEEE
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is an
international non-profit, professional organization for the advancement
of technology related to electricity.
IEEE 1284
The 1284 parallel port standard was developed by the Institute of
Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). The term "1284-B" refers to
a specific connector type on the end of the parallel cable that attaches to
the peripheral (for example, a printer).
Intranet
A private network that uses Internet Protocols, network connectivity, and
possibly the public telecommunication system to securely share part of
an organization's information or operations with its employees.
Sometimes the term refers only to the most visible service, the internal
website.
IP address
An Internet Protocol (IP) address is a unique number that devices use in
order to identify and communicate with each other on a network utilizing
the Internet Protocol standard.
IPM
The Images Per Minute (IPM) is a way of measuring the speed of a
printer. An IPM rate indicates the number of single-sided sheets a printer
can complete within one minute.
IPP
The Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) defines a standard protocol for
printing as well as managing print jobs, media size, resolution, and so
forth. IPP can be used locally or over the Internet to hundreds of
printers, and also supports access control, authentication, and
encryption, making it a much more capable and secure printing solution
than older ones.
IPX/SPX
IPX/SPX stands for Internet Packet Exchange/Sequenced Packet
Exchange. It is a networking protocol used by the Novell NetWare
operating systems. IPX and SPX both provide connection services
similar to TCP/IP, with the IPX protocol having similarities to IP, and
SPX having similarities to TCP. IPX/SPX was primarily designed for
local area networks (LANs), and is a very efficient protocol for this
purpose (typically its performance exceeds that of TCP/IP on a LAN).
ISO
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is an
international standard-setting body composed of representatives from
national standards bodies. It produces world-wide industrial and
commercial standards.
ITU-T
The International Telecommunication Union is an international
organization established to standardize and regulate international radio
and telecommunications. Its main tasks include standardization,
allocation of the radio spectrum, and organizing interconnection
arrangements between different countries to allow international phone
calls. A -T out of ITU-T indicates telecommunication.
ITU-T No. 1 chart
Standardized test chart published by ITU-T for document facsimile
transmissions.
JBIG
Joint Bi-level Image Experts Group (JBIG) is an image compression
standard with no loss of accuracy or quality, which was designed for
compression of binary images, particularly for faxes, but can also be
used on other images.
JPEG
Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG) is a most commonly used
standard method of lossy compression for photographic images. It is the
format used for storing and transmitting photographs on the World Wide
Web.
LDAP
The Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) is a networking
protocol for querying and modifying directory services running over
TCP/IP.
LED
A Light-Emitting Diode (LED) is a semiconductor device that indicates
the status of a machine.
MAC address
Media Access Control (MAC) address is a unique identifier associated
with a network adapter. MAC address is a unique 48-bit identifier usually
written as 12 hexadecimal characters grouped in pairs (e. g.,
00-00-0c-34-11-4e). This address is usually hard-coded into a Network
Interface Card (NIC) by its manufacturer, and used as an aid for routers
trying to locate machines on large networks.
MFP
Multi Function Peripheral (MFP) is an office machine that includes the
following functionality in one physical body, so as to have a printer, a
copier, a fax, a scanner and etc.
MH
Modified Huffman (MH) is a compression method for decreasing the
amount of data that needs to be transmitted between the fax machines
to transfer the image recommended by ITU-T T.4. MH is a
codebook-based run-length encoding scheme optimized to efficiently
compress white space. As most faxes consist mostly of white space, this
minimizes the transmission time of most faxes.
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MMR
Modified Modified READ (MMR) is a compression method
recommended by ITU-T T.6.
Modem
A device that modulates a carrier signal to encode digital information,
and also demodulates such a carrier signal to decode transmitted
information.
MR
Modified Read (MR) is a compression method recommended by ITU-T
T.4. MR encodes the first scanned line using MH. The next line is
compared to the first, the differences determined, and then the
differences are encoded and transmitted.
NetWare
A network operating system developed by Novell, Inc. It initially used
cooperative multitasking to run various services on a PC, and the
network protocols were based on the archetypal Xerox XNS stack.
Today NetWare supports TCP/IP as well as IPX/SPX.
OPC
Organic Photo Conductor (OPC) is a mechanism that makes a virtual
image for print using a laser beam emitted from a laser printer, and it is
usually green or rust colored and has a cylinder shape.
An imaging unit containing a drum slowly wears the drum surface by its
usage in the printer, and it should be replaced appropriately since it gets
worn from contact with the cartridge development brush, cleaning
mechanism, and paper.
Originals
The first example of something, such as a document, photograph or text,
etc, which is copied, reproduced or translated to produce others, but
which is not itself copied or derived from something else.
OSI
Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) is a model developed by the
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) for communications.
OSI offers a standard, modular approach to network design that divides
the required set of complex functions into manageable, self-contained,
functional layers. The layers are, from top to bottom, Application,
Presentation, Session, Transport, Network, Data Link and Physical.
PABX
A private automatic branch exchange (PABX) is an automatic telephone
switching system within a private enterprise.
PCL
Printer Command Language (PCL) is a Page Description Language
(PDL) developed by HP as a printer protocol and has become an
industry standard. Originally developed for early inkjet printers, PCL has
been released in varying levels for thermal, dot matrix printer, and laser
printers.
PDF
Portable Document Format (PDF) is a proprietary file format developed
by Adobe Systems for representing two dimensional documents in a
device independent and resolution independent format.
PostScript
PostScript (PS) is a page description language and programming
language used primarily in the electronic and desktop publishing areas. -
that is run in an interpreter to generate an image.
Printer Driver
A program used to send commands and transfer data from the computer
to the printer.
Print Media
The media like paper, envelopes, labels, and transparencies which can
be used in a printer, a scanner, a fax or, a copier.
PPM
Pages Per Minute (PPM) is a method of measurement for determining
how fast a printer works, meaning the number of pages a printer can
produce in one minute.
PRN file
An interface for a device driver, this allows software to interact with the
device driver using standard input/output system calls, which simplifies
many tasks.
Protocol
A convention or standard that controls or enables the connection,
communication, and data transfer between two computing endpoints.
PS
See PostScript.
PSTN
The Public-Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) is the network of the
world's public circuit-switched telephone networks which, on industrial
premises, is usually routed through the switchboard.
RADIUS
Remote Authentication Dial In User Service (RADIUS) is a protocol for
remote user authentication and accounting. RADIUS enables
centralized management of authentication data such as usernames and
passwords using an AAA (authentication, authorization, and accounting)
concept to manage network access.
Resolution
The sharpness of an image, measured in Dots Per Inch (DPI). The
higher the dpi, the greater the resolution.
SMB
Server Message Block (SMB) is a network protocol mainly applied to
share files, printers, serial ports, and miscellaneous communications
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between nodes on a network. It also provides an authenticated
Inter-process communication mechanism.
SMTP
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) is the standard for e-mail
transmissions across the Internet. SMTP is a relatively simple,
text-based protocol, where one or more recipients of a message are
specified, and then the message text is transferred. It is a client-server
protocol, where the client transmits an email message to the server.
SSID
Service Set Identifier (SSID) is a name of a wireless local area network
(WLAN). All wireless devices in a WLAN use the same SSID in order to
communicate with each other. The SSIDs are case-sensitive and have a
maximum length of 32 characters.
Subnet Mask
The subnet mask is used in conjunction with the network address to
determine which part of the address is the network address and which
part is the host address.
TCP/IP
The Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and the Internet Protocol (IP);
the set of communications protocols that implement the protocol stack
on which the Internet and most commercial networks run.
TCR
Transmission Confirmation Report (TCR) provides details of each
transmission such as job status, transmission result and number of
pages sent. This report can be set to print after each job or only after
failed transmissions.
TIFF
Tagged Image File Format (TIFF) is a variable-resolution bitmapped
image format. TIFF describes image data that typically come from
scanners. TIFF images make use of tags, keywords defining the
characteristics of the image that is included in the file. This flexible and
platform-independent format can be used for pictures that have been
made by various image processing applications.
Toner Cartridge
A kind of bottle or container used in a machine like a printer which
contains toner. Toner is a powder used in laser printers and
photocopiers, which forms the text and images on the printed paper.
Toner can be fused by by a combination of heat/pressure from the fuser,
causing it to bind to the fibers in the paper.
TWAIN
An industry standard for scanners and software. By using a
TWAIN-compliant scanner with a TWAIN-compliant program, a scan can
be initiated from within the program. It is an image capture API for
Microsoft Windows and Apple Macintosh operating systems.
UNC Path
Uniform Naming Convention (UNC) is a standard way to access network
shares in Window NT and other Microsoft products. The format of a
UNC path is: \\<servername>\<sharename>\<Additional directory>
URL
Uniform Resource Locator (URL) is the global address of documents
and resources on the Internet. The first part of the address indicates
what protocol to use, the second part specifies the IP address or the
domain name where the resource is located.
USB
Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a standard that was developed by the
USB Implementers Forum, Inc., to connect computers and peripherals.
Unlike the parallel port, USB is designed to concurrently connect a
single computer USB port to multiple peripherals.
Watermark
A watermark is a recognizable image or pattern in paper that appears
lighter when viewed by transmitted light. Watermarks were first
introduced in Bologna, Italy in 1282; they have been used by
papermakers to identify their product, and also on postage stamps,
currency, and other government documents to discourage
counterfeiting.
WEP
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a security protocol specified in IEEE
802.11 to provide the same level of security as that of a wired LAN. WEP
provides security by encrypting data over radio so that it is protected as
it is transmitted from one end point to another.
WIA
Windows Imaging Architecture (WIA) is an imaging architecture that is
originally introduced in Windows Me and Windows XP. A scan can be
initiated from within these operating systems by using a WIA-compliant
scanner.
WPA
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is a class of systems to secure wireless
(Wi-Fi) computer networks, which was created to improve upon the
security features of WEP.
WPA-PSK
WPA-PSK (WPA Pre-Shared Key) is special mode of WPA for small
business or home users. A shared key, or password, is configured in the
wireless access point (WAP) and any wireless laptop or desktop
devices. WPA-PSK generates a unique key for each session between a
wireless client and the associated WAP for more advanced security.
WPS
The Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a standard for establishing a
wireless home network. If your wireless access point supports WPS, you
can configure the wireless network connection easily without a
computer.
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XPS
XML Paper Specification (XPS) is a specification for a Page Description
Language (PDL) and a new document format, which has benefits for
portable document and electronic document, developed by Microsoft. It
is an XML-based specification, based on a new print path and a
vector-based device-independent document format.