User manual SAMSUNG CLP-300-ELS

COLOR LASER PRINTER User's Guide CLP-300 Series This manual is provided for information purposes only. All information included herein is subject to change without notice. Samsung Electronics is not responsible for any changes, direct or indirect, arising from or related to use of this manual. © 2006 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. · CLP-300 and CLP-300N are model names of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. · SAMSUNG and Samsung logo are trademarks of Samsung Electronics co., Ltd. · Apple, TrueType, Laser Writer, and Macintosh are Trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. · Microsoft, Windows, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows 2003, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. · All other brand or product names are trademarks of their respective companies or organizations. 1 CONTACT SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE If you have any comments or questions regarding Samsung products, contact the Samsung customer care center. 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Printer Components ................................................................................................................ Front View ....................................................................................................................... Rear View ........................................................................................................................ Understanding the Control Panel .............................................................................................. LEDs ............................................................................................................................... Stop button ..................................................................................................................... 1.1 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.3 1.3 1.3 2.Setting Up Your Printer Unpacking ............................................................................................................................. Installing the Toner Cartridges ................................................................................................. Loading Paper ....................................................................................................................... Changing the Size of the Paper in the Tray ........................................................................... Connecting a Printer Cable ...................................................................................................... For Local Printing .............................................................................................................. For Network Printing (CLP-300N only) ................................................................................. Turning the Printer On ............................................................................................................ Printing a Demo Page ............................................................................................................. Altitude adjustment................................................................................................................. Installing the Printer Software ................................................................................................. System Requirements ....................................................................................................... Printer Driver Features ...................................................................................................... 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.5 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.7 2.7 2.7 2.8 2.8 2.8 3.Using Print Materials Choosing Paper and Other Materials ......................................................................................... Type and Capacities .......................................................................................................... Guidelines for Paper and Special Materials ........................................................................... Verifying the Output Location .................................................................................................. Loading Paper ....................................................................................................................... Using the Tray ................................................................................................................. Using Manual Feed Mode ................................................................................................... Printing on Special Print Materials ............................................................................................. Printing on Envelopes ........................................................................................................ Printing on Labels ............................................................................................................. Printing on Transparencies ................................................................................................. Printing on Preprinted Paper ............................................................................................... Printing on Card Stock or Custom-sized Materials .................................................................. 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.4 3.4 3.5 4.Basic Printing Printing a Document ............................................................................................................... 4.1 Canceling a Print Job .............................................................................................................. 4.1 5.Maintaining Your Printer Printing a Configuration Page ................................................................................................... Replacing Supplies ................................................................................................................. Managing Toner Cartridges ...................................................................................................... Toner Cartridge Storage .................................................................................................... Toner Cartridge Life Expectancy ......................................................................................... Redistributing Toner .......................................................................................................... Replacing Toner Cartridges ...................................................................................................... Replacing the Imaging Unit ..................................................................................................... 5.1 5.1 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.3 5.4 3 Cleaning the Printer ................................................................................................................ Cleaning the Outside of the Printer ...................................................................................... Cleaning the Inside of the Printer ........................................................................................ Managing the Printer from the Website (CLP-300N only) .............................................................. 5.7 5.7 5.7 5.8 6.Solving Problems Troubleshooting Checklist ........................................................................................................ Solving General Printing Problems ............................................................................................ Clearing Paper Jams ............................................................................................................... Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams .............................................................................................. Solving Print Quality Problems ................................................................................................. Troubleshooting Error Messages ............................................................................................... LED status legend ............................................................................................................. Common Windows Problems .................................................................................................... Common Macintosh Problems .................................................................................................. Common Linux Problems ......................................................................................................... 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.5 6.5 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.9 6.9 7.Using Your Printer on a Network About Sharing the Printer on a Network .................................................................................... 7.1 Setting Up a Network-Connected Printer(CLP-300N only) ............................................................. 7.1 Using SetIP Program ............................................................................................................... 7.1 8.Specifications Printer Specifications .............................................................................................................. Paper Specifications ............................................................................................................... Overview ......................................................................................................................... Supported Sizes of Paper ................................................................................................... Guidelines for Using Paper ................................................................................................. Paper Specifications .......................................................................................................... Paper Output Capacity ...................................................................................................... Paper Input Capacity ......................................................................................................... Printer and Paper Storage Environment ............................................................................... Envelopes ........................................................................................................................ Labels ............................................................................................................................. 8.1 8.1 8.1 8.2 8.2 8.3 8.3 8.3 8.3 8.3 8.4 4 Important Precautions and Safety Information When using this machine, these basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to people: 1 2 3 4 Read and understand all instructions. Use common sense whenever operating electrical appliances. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the machine and in the literature accompanying the machine. If an operating instruction appears to conflict with safety information, heed the safety information. You may have misunderstood the operating instruction. If you cannot resolve the conflict, contact your sales or service representative for assistance. Unplug the machine from the AC wall socket before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not place the machine on an unstable cart, stand or table. It may fall, causing serious damage. Your machine should never be placed on, near or over a radiator, heater, air conditioner or ventilation duct. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cable. Do not locate your machine where the cords will be abused by persons walking on them. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords. This can diminish performance, and may result in the risk of fire or electric shock. 17 The Power cord supplied with your machine should be used for safe operation. If you are using a cord which is longer than 2 m with 110 V machine, then it should be 16 AWG* or bigger. 18 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Laser Safety Statement The printer is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS 21 CFR, chapter 1 Subchapter J for Class I(1) laser products, and elsewhere, is certified as a Class I laser product conforming to the requirements of IEC 825. Class I laser products are not considered to be hazardous. The laser system and printer are designed so there is never any human access to laser radiation above a Class I level during normal operation, user maintenance, or prescribed service condition. Never operate or service the printer with the protective cover removed from Laser/Scanner assembly. The reflected beam, although invisible, can damage your eyes. When using this product, these basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons: 5 6 7 8 9 WARNING 10 Do not allow pets to chew on the AC power or PC interface cords. 11 Never push objects of any kind into the machine through case or cabinet openings. They may touch dangerous voltage points, creating a risk of fire or shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the machine. 12 To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the machine. Take it to a qualified service technician when repair work is required. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly could cause electric shock when the unit is subsequently used. 13 Unplug the machine from the PC and AC wall outlet, and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: · When any part of the power cord, plug, or connecting cable is damaged or frayed. · If liquid has been spilled into the machine. · If the machine has been exposed to rain or water. · If the machine does not operate properly after instructions have been followed. · If the machine has been dropped, or the cabinet appears damaged. · If the machine exhibits a sudden and distinct change in performance. 14 Adjust only those controls covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage, and may require extensive work by a qualified service technician to restore the machine to normal operation. 15 Avoid using this machine during a lightning storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. If possible, unplug the AC power for the duration of the lightning storm. 16 If you continuously print multiple pages, the surface of the output tray may become hot. Be careful not to touch the surface, and keep children away from the surface. * AWG: American Wire Gauge i Ozone Safety During normal operation, this machine produces ozone. The ozone produced does not present a hazard to the operator. However, it is advisable that the machine be operated in a well ventilated area. If you need additional information about ozone, please contact your nearest Samsung dealer. Radio Frequency Emissions FCC Regulations This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: · This device may not cause harmful interference, and · This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: ·Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ·Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ·Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. ·Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Power Saver This printer contains advanced energy conservation technology that reduces power consumption when it is not in active use. When the printer does not receive data for an extended period of time, power consumption is automatically lowered. Recycling Please recycle or dispose of packaging materials for this product in an environmentally responsible manner. Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal. CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Canadian Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled "Digital Apparatus", ICES-003 of the Industry and Science Canada. Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur: "Appareils Numériques", ICES-003 édictée par l'Industrie et Sciences Canada. ii Declaration of Conformity (European Countries) Approvals and Certifications The CE marking applied to this product symbolises Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Declaration of Conformity with the following applicable 93/68/EEC Directives of the European Union as of the dates indicated: January 1, 1995: Council Directive 73/23/EEC Approximation of the laws of the member states related to low voltage equipment. January 1, 1996: Council Directive 89/336/EEC (92/31/EEC), approximation of the laws of the Member States related to electromagnetic compatibility. March 9, 1999: Council Directive 1999/5/EC on radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity. A full declaration, defining the relevant Directives and referenced standards can be obtained from your Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. representative. Replacing the Fitted Plug (for UK Only) IMPORTANT The mains lead for this machine is fitted with a standard (BS 1363) 13 amp plug and has a 13 amp fuse. When you change or examine the fuse, you must re-fit the correct 13 amp fuse. You then need to replace the fuse cover. If you have lost the fuse cover, do not use the plug until you have another fuse cover. Please contact the people from you purchased the machine. The 13 amp plug is the most widely used type in the UK and should be suitable. However, some buildings (mainly old ones) do not have normal 13 amp plug sockets. You need to buy a suitable plug adaptor. Do not remove the moulded plug. WARNING If you cut off the moulded plug, get rid of it straight away. You cannot rewire the plug and you may receive an electric shock if you plug it into a socket. IMPORTANT WARNING: You must earth this machine. Earth Neutral Live The wires in the mains lead have the following color code: · Green and Yellow: · Blue: · Brown: If the wires in the mains lead do not match the colors marked in your plug, do the following: You must connect the green and yellow wire to the pin marked by the letter "E" or by the safety `Earth symbol' or colored green and yellow or green. You must connect the blue wire to the pin which is marked with the letter "N" or colored black. You must connect the brown wire to the pin which is marked with the letter "L" or colored red. You must have a 13 amp fuse in the plug, adaptor, or at the distribution board. iii iv 1 Introduction 1 2 Save time and money · You can print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper to save paper. · You can manually print on both sides of the paper (Manual double-sided printing) in Windows and Macintosh. For details, see the Software Section. · You can use preprinted forms and letterhead. For details, see the Software Section. · This printer automatically conserves electricity by substantially reducing power consumption when not printing. Congratulations on the purchase of your printer! This chapter includes: · Special Features · Printer Components · Understanding the Control Panel 3 4 Special Features Your new printer is equipped with several special features that will improve print quality. You can: Print in various environments You can print in Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/2003/XP. Windows NT 4.0 is only supported on the CLP-300N. · Your printer is compatible with Macintosh and various Linux OS. · Your printer comes with a USB interface. · The CLP-300N comes with a built-in Network interface, 10/100 Base TX. The CLP-300 does not support a network interface. Print in color with excellent quality and speed · You can print in a full range of colors using cyan, magenta, yellow, and black. · You can print up to 2400 x 600 dpi (effective output). For details, see the Software Section. · Your printer prints A4-sized paper at 16 ppm in black and white mode and 4 ppm in color mode. Use multiple types of media easily · The Standard 150-sheet tray supports A4/letter-sized paper and special materials like letterhead, envelopes, labels, custom-sized materials, postcards, transparency, and heavy paper. Create professional documents · Print Watermarks. You can customize your documents with a watermark, such as the word "Confidential." For details, see the Software Section. · Print Posters. The text and pictures of each page of your document can be magnified and printed across several sheets of paper and taped together to form a poster. For details, see the Software Section. · Print Booklets. This feature enables you to easily print a document to create a book. Once printed, all you have to do is fold and staple the pages. For details, see the Software Section. 8 9 1.1 Introduction Printer Components These are the main components of your printer. Note that all illustrations on this User's Guide are from the CLP-300N and that some parts may be different from your printer. Rear View Rear Cover (Open to clear paper jams.) Front View Output Tray (Face down) Top Cover Output Support (Open to clear paper jams.) (Open to access the toner cartridges and imaging unit.) Front Cover Power Switch Network Port* USB Port Power Receptacle Toner Cartridges (150-sheet paper feeder) * Only the CLP-300N comes with a network port. Tray Control Panel (See 1.3.) Handle (Use to lift the printer.) NOTE: The surface of the output tray may become hot if you print a large number of pages at once. Please make sure that you don't touch the surface, and prevent children from approaching it. 1.2 Introduction Understanding the Control Panel Status LED Toner LEDs Description blinks red each LED lights red Each toner cartridge is almost empty. You can print. but the quality is not reliable. · Each toner cartridge is totally exhausted. You can not print. · Each toner cartridge is wrong. The printer is warming up. Toner LEDs lights red each LED lights red lights green each LED blinks red in a repeated order NOTE: All printing errors will be appear in the Smart Panel program window. LEDs Status LED lights green slowly blinks green fast blinks green lights red Stop button Function Description In Ready mode, press and hold this button for about 2 seconds until the Status LED blinks fast, and release. In Ready mode, press and hold this button for about 5 seconds until the Status LED blinks fast, and release. Press this button during printing. The red LED blinks while the print job is cleared from both the printer and the computer, and then the printer returns to Ready mode. This may take some time depending on the size of the print job. Toner LEDs All LEDs off All LEDs off Description The printer is ready to print. Printing demo page The printer is receiving data from the computer. Printing configuration sheets Canceling print job All LEDs off All LEDs off The printer is printing data. · The printer is experiencing an error, such as jammed paper, open cover, empty paper, not installated waste toner container, or full waste toner container. · The printer is experiencing a service required error, such as LSU error, fuser error, or ITB error. Contact your sales or service representative. Each toner cartridge is near the end of its life. lights green each LED blinks red 1.3 Introduction 2 Setting Up Your Printer This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for setting up your printer. This chapter includes: · Unpacking · Installing the Toner Cartridges · Loading Paper · Connecting a Printer Cable · Turning the Printer On · Printing a Demo Page · Altitude adjustment · Installing the Printer Software CAUTION: Because your printer weighs 13.6 kg including the toner cartridges and the tray, it may move when you use it; for example, when opening/closing the tray or installing/removing the toner cartridge. Be careful not to move the printer. 2 Remove the packing tape in front of the tray and pull the tray out. Remove the packing tape and paper cushion from the tray. Unpacking 1 Remove the printer and all of the accessories from the packing carton. Make sure that the printer has been packed with the following items: 3 Select a location for the printer: · Leave enough room to open the tray and covers, and to allow for proper ventilation. · Provide the proper environment: - A firm, level surface - Away from the direct airflow of air conditioners, heaters, or ventilators - Free of temperature, sunlight, and humidity extremes or fluctuations - Clean, dry, and free of dust Toner Cartridges Power Cord Printer software CD Quick Install Guide · If any items are missing or damaged, notify your dealer immediately. · Components may differ from one country to another. · The Printer Driver CD contains the printer driver, the User's Guide, and the Adobe Acrobat Reader program. · The appearance of the power cord may differ depending on your country's specifications. The power cord must be plugged into a grounded power socket. NOTES: CAUTION: · You must place your printer on a level surface. If you do not, print quality problems can occur. · When you move the printer, do not tilt or turn it upside down, or the inside of the printer may be contaminated by toner, which can cause damage to the printer or bad printing quality. 2.1 Setting Up Your Printer 4 Installing the Toner Cartridges 1 Open the front cover. Holding the toner cartridges, shake thoroughly them from side to side to distribute the toner. 5 Remove the cartridges cap. 2 Pull and remove the paper protecting the imaging unit. NOTE: 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. 6 3 Remove four dummy caps which are on the toner cartridge entrances of the imaging unit. When you remove the dummy cap from the cartridge, lift the handle up and pull it out. On the imaging unit of the printer, labels identify which color cartridge goes into each cartridge slot. Magenta Cyan Yellow Black CAUTION: If you force too much to the dummy caps, it may cause problem. 2.2 Setting Up Your Printer 7 Grasp the toner cartridges and align them with the slots inside the printer. Insert them into their corresponding slots until they click into place. Loading Paper The tray can hold a maximum of 150 sheets of 20 lb (75 g/m2) plain paper. You can use various paper including plain paper. To load paper: 1 Pull the tray out of the printer. 8 Close the front cover. Make sure that the cover is securely closed. 2 Open the paper cover. CAUTION: If the front cover is not completely closed, the printer will not operate. 3 Adjust the size of tray until it sounds click. NOTE: When printing text at 5% coverage, you can expect a toner cartridge life of about 2,000 pages for black and white printing and 1,000 pages for color printing. However, the toner cartridge that is shipped with the printer prints 1,500 pages for black and white, 700 pages for colors. 4 Enlarge the tray by adjusting the paper width guide. 2.3 Setting Up Your Printer 5 Flex the paper sheets back and forth to separate the pages and then fan them while holding one edge. Tap the edges of the stack on a flat surface to even it up. 7 Squeeze the paper length guide and slide in it until it lightly touches the end of the paper stack. 6 Load paper with the print side up. 8 Close the paper cover. Make sure not to overfill the tray and that all four corners are flat in the tray and under the brackets, as shown below. Overfilling the tray may cause a paper jam. 9 Slide the tray back into the printer. NOTE: If you want to change the size of the paper in the tray, refer to "Changing the Size of the Paper in the Tray" on page 2.5. NOTE: After you load paper, you need to set up your printer for the paper type, size, and source you loaded. For details, see the Software Section. 2.4 Setting Up Your Printer Changing the Size of the Paper in the Tray To change the tray size to other size, you must adjust the paper length guide properly. 4 Slide the paper length guide until it lightly touches the end of the paper stack. Squeeze the paper width guide and slide it to the edge of the paper stack without causing it to bend. 1 Pull the tray out of the printer. Open the paper cover and remove paper from the tray if necessary. For paper smaller than Letter-sized, return the paper guides to their original positions and adjust the paper length guide and paper width guide. 2 Pressing and unlatching the guide lock in the top of the tray, pull the tray out manually. · Do not push the width guide far enough to cause the material to warp. · If you do not correctly adjust the width guide, it may cause a paper jam. NOTES: 3 Load paper into the tray. 5 Close the paper cover. 6 Slide the tray back into the printer. 2.5 Setting Up Your Printer For Network Printing (CLP-300N only) Connecting a Printer Cable For Local Printing To print from your computer in a local environment, you need to connect your printer to the computer with a Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable. You can attach your printer to a network using an Ethernet cable (UTP cable with RJ.45 connector). The CLP-300N has a built-in network interface card. 1 2 Make sure that both the printer and the computer are turned off. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet network port on the rear of the printer. NOTE: Connecting the printer to the USB port of the computer requires a certified USB cable. You will need to buy a USB 2.0 compliant cable that is not longer than 3 m. 1 2 Make sure that both the printer and the computer are turned off. Plug the USB cable into the connector on the rear of the printer. To the network LAN connection 3 Plug the other end of the cable into a network LAN connection. 3 Connect the other end of the cable to the USB port on your computer. NOTE: After connecting the printer, you need to configure the network parameters using the software supplied with the printer. Refer to 7.1 NOTE: To print using the USB interface, you must run Windows 98/Me/2000/2003/XP or Macintosh with OS 10.3 ~10.4. 2.6 Setting Up Your Printer Turning the Printer On 1 2 Plug the power cord into the power receptacle on the rear of the printer. Plug the other end into a properly grounded AC outlet and turn on the power. Printing a Demo Page Print a demo page to make sure that the printer is operating correctly. To print a demo page: In Ready mode, press and hold the Stop button for about 2 seconds. Altitude adjustment The print quality is affected by atmospheric pressure, which is determined by the height of the machine above sea level. The following information will guide you on how to set your machine to the best print quality or best quality of print. Before you set the altitude value, find the altitude where you are using the machine. CAUTION: If there is a cracking sound, re-install the imaging unit. The imaging unit is not properly installed. 1 Value Highest Higher High 2 3 4 Plain CAUTION: 0 · Some parts inside the printer may be hot when power is on, or after printing. Be careful not to burn yourself when working inside the printer. · Do not disassemble the printer when it is turned on or plugged in. Doing so may give you an electric shock. 1 2 Ensure that you have installed the printer driver with the provided Printer Software CD. Double-click the Smart Panel icon on the Windows task bar (or Notification Area in Linux). You can also click Smart Panel on the status bar in Mac OS X. Click Printer Setting. Click Settings > Altitude Adjustment. Select the appropriate value from the dropdown list, and then click Apply. NOTE: Each LED blinks red in a repeated order. Wait for about 3 minutes for the printer to get ready. 3 4 Note If your machine is connected to a network, SyncThru Web Service screen appears automatically. Click Machine Settings > Setup (or Machine Setup) > Altitude Adj. Select the appropriate altitude value, and then click Apply. · 2.7 Setting Up Your Printer Installing the Printer Software You must install software using the supplied printer driver CD after you have set up your printer and connected it to your computer. For details, see the Software Section. The printer driver CD provides you with the following software: NOTES: · For Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP/2003, the system administrator should install the software. · Windows NT 4.0 is only supported on the CLP-300N. · Macintosh 10.3 ~10.4 - For details, see the Software Section. · Various Linux OS - For details, see the Software Section. Programs for Windows You can install the following printer software using the printer driver CD. · Printer driver for Windows. Use this driver to take full advantage of your printer's features. See the Software Section for details about installing the Samsung printer driver. · Smart Panel. Appears when printing errors occur. See the Software Section for details about installing the Smart Panel program. Printer Driver Features Your printer drivers will support the following standard options: · Paper source selection · Paper size, orientation, and media type · number of copies The table below lists a general overview of features supported by your printer drivers. Printer driver Feature Win98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP/ 2003 Y Y Y Y Linux Macintosh (CUPS) Macintosh Printer Driver You can print from a Macintosh with your printer. Go to the Software Section for information about installing the print software and printing from a Macintosh. Linux Driver You can print from a Linux-based computer with your printer. Go to the Software Section for information about installing the Linux driver and printing from a Linux environment. Color Mode Print Quality Option Poster Printing Manual Doublesided Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (N-up) Fit to Page Printing Scale Printing Booklet Printing Watermark Overlay Y Y N N Y Y N N System Requirements Before you begin, ensure that your system meets the minimum requirements. Your printer supports the following operating system. · Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP/2003 - The following table shows Windows requirements. Item Operating System RAM Requirements Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP/2003 98/Me NT 4.0/2000 XP 2003 Free Disk Space Internet Explorer 98/Me/NT 4.0/ 2000/XP/2003 5.0 or higher 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 300 MB Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y* N N N N N N Y N N N * The Overlay feature is not supported in NT4.0. NOTE: For details about installing software and using its features, see the Software Section. 2.8 Setting Up Your Printer 3 Using Print Materials This chapter describes the types of paper you can use with your printer and how to properly load paper in the tray for the best print quality. This chapter includes: · Choosing Paper and Other Materials · Verifying the Output Location · Loading Paper · Printing on Special Print Materials Type and Capacities Paper Type Plain paper Envelopes** Labels** Transparency films** Capacity* 150 1 1 1 1 Card stocks** * Maximum capacity may be reduced depending on the paper thickness. ** If you load more than one sheet, paper jams will occur. You must load only one sheet at a time in the tray. Choosing Paper and Other Materials You can print on a variety of print materials, such as plain paper, envelopes, labels, card stock, and so on. See "Printing on Special Print Materials" on page 3.3. To get the best possible print quality, use only high-quality, copier-grade paper. When you choose print materials, consider the following: · Desired outcome: The paper you choose should be appropriate for the project. · Size: You can use any size paper that fits easily within the paper adjusters of the tray. · Weight: Your printer supports paper weights as follows: -16~24 lbs bond(60~90 g/m2) for the tray -16~43 lbs bond(60~163 g/m2) for the manual feed · Brightness: Some papers are whiter than others and produce sharper, more vibrant images. · Surface smoothness: The smoothness of the paper affects how crisp the printing looks on the paper. Guidelines for Paper and Special Materials When selecting or loading paper, envelopes, or other special materials, keep these guidelines in mind: · Attempting to print on damp, curled, wrinkled, or torn paper can cause paper jams and poor print quality. · Use cut-sheet paper only. You cannot use multi-part paper. · Use only high-quality, copier grade paper for the best print quality. · Do not use paper with irregularities, such as tabs or staples. · Do not attempt to load the tray while printing, and never overfill the tray. This could cause a paper jam. · Avoid paper with embossed lettering, perforations, or a texture that is too smooth or too rough. · Colored paper should be of the same high quality as white photocopy paper. The pigments must be able to withstand the printer's fusing temperature of 180 °C (356 °F) for 0.1 seconds without deteriorating. Do not use paper with a colored coating that was added after the paper was produced. · Preprinted forms must be printed with nonflammable, heatresistant ink that does not melt, vaporize, or release hazardous emissions when subjected to the printer's fusing temperature. · Load special paper types one sheet at a time. · Store paper in its ream wrapper until you are ready to use it. Place cartons on pallets or shelves, not on the floor. · Do not place heavy objects on top of the paper, whether it is packaged or unpackaged. · Keep paper away from moisture, direct sunlight, or other conditions that can cause it to wrinkle or curl. CAUTION: Using a material that does not conform to the specifications listed on page 8.3 can cause problems that may require service. This service will not be covered by the warranty or service agreements. NOTE: Do not use carbonless paper or tracing paper. These types of paper are unstable at the fusing temperature and can give off fumes, or cause damage to the printer. 3.1 Using Print Materials Verifying the Output Location The printer has the output tray that collects paper face-down, in correct order. If you want to print on previously printed paper, the printed side should be facing up with the uncurled edge toward the printer. If you experience problems with the paper feeding, turn the paper around. Using Manual Feed Mode If you select Manual Feed in the Source option, you can manually load paper in the tray. Manually loading paper can be helpful when you want to check the print quality after each page is printed. If you experience a paper jam from the tray, load one sheet of paper at a time into the tray. 1 Load the print material in the tray with the print side up. · If you continuously print many pages, the surface of the output tray may become hot. Be careful not to touch the surface, and especially keep children away from the surface. · The output tray can hold up to 100 sheets of paper. Remove the pages so that the tray is not overloaded. NOTES: Loading Paper Proper paper loading helps prevent paper jams and ensures trouble-free printing. Do not remove the tray while a job is printing. Doing so may cause a paper jam. See "Type and Capacities" on page 3.1 for acceptable paper capacities for tray. Adjust the paper guide against the print material without bending the paper. 2 When you print a document, you must select Manual Feed for Source from the software application, and then select the correct paper size and type. For details, see Software Section. Press the Stop button on the printer to start feeding. 3 Using the Tray Tray can hold a maximum of 150 sheets of plain A4 or lettersized paper. It can also hold 1 sheet of special material, such as cards, envelopes, labels, and transparency. To load paper, pull the tray and the load the paper with the print side up. NOTE: If you do not press the button after a pause, the paper will be automatically fed into the printer. 4 5 Printing is started. If you are printing multiple pages, load the next sheet after the first page prints out, and press the Stop button. Repeat this step for every page to be printed. For details about loading paper in the tray, see "Loading Paper" on page 2.3. 3.2 Using Print Materials Printing on Special Print Materials Printing on Envelopes · Only use envelopes recommended for your printer. Before loading envelopes in the tray, make sure that they are undamaged and are not stuck together. · Do not feed stamped envelopes. · Never use envelopes with clasps, snaps, windows, coated linings, or self-stick adhesives. To print on envelope: Printing on Labels · Only use labels recommended for your printer. · Verify that the labels' adhesive material can tolerate a fusing temperature of 180 °C (356 °F) for 0.1 seconds. · Make sure that there is no exposed adhesive material between the labels. Exposed areas can cause labels to peel off during printing, which can cause paper jams. Exposed adhesive can also cause damage to printer components. · Never print on the same sheet of labels more than once, or print on a partial sheet of labels. · Do not use labels that are separating from the backing sheet or are wrinkled or damaged in any way. · To prevent labels from sticking together, do not let the printed label sheets stack up as they are printed out. To print on label: 1 2 3 4 Squeeze the paper length guide and slide it out to its full length. Load a sheet of envelope in the tray, with the flap side down. The end of the envelope with the stamp area enters the printer first. Slide in the paper length guide until it lightly touches the end of the paper stack. Slide the paper width guide to the edge of the envelope without causing it to bend. 1 2 Squeeze the paper length guide and slide it out to its full length. Load a sheet of label in the tray, with the print side up and the top, short edge in first. Adjust the guides to fit the length and width of the label. 3 CAUTION: If you print 20 envelopes in succession, the surface of the top cover may become hot. Please exercise caution. When you print, set the paper source to Manual Feed and the paper type to Labels, and select the appropriate size in the software application. For details, see the Software Section. Press the Stop button on the printer to start feeding. 4 5 6 When you print, set the paper source to Manual Feed and the paper type to Envelope, and select the appropriate size in the software application. For details, see the Software Section. Press the Stop button on the printer to start feeding. 3.3 Using Print Materials Printing on Transparencies · Place them on a flat surface after removing them from the machine. · Do not leave them in the tray for long periods of time. Dust and dirt may accumulate on them resulting in spotty printing. · To avoid smudging caused by fingerprints, handle them and coated paper carefully. · To avoid fading, do not expose the printed transparencies to prolonged sunlight. Printing on Preprinted Paper · Preprinted paper is paper that has some type of printing on it before it is sent through the printer (paper that has a preprinted logo at the top of the page, for example). · Letterhead must be printed with heat-resistant ink that will not melt, vaporize, or release hazardous emissions when subjected to the printer's fusing temperature of 180 °C (356 °F) for 0.1 seconds. · Ink on letterhead must be non-flammable and should not adversely affect printer rollers. · Forms and letterhead should be sealed in moisture-proof wrapping to prevent changes during storage. · Before you load preprinted paper, such as forms and letterhead, verify that the ink on the paper is dry. During the fusing process, wet ink can come off of preprinted paper, reducing the print quality. To print on preprinted paper: CAUTION: It is not recommended to use paperbacked transparencies such as Xerox 3R91334, which can cause a jam or be scratched. To print on transparency: 1 2 Squeeze the paper length guide and slide it out to its full length. Load a sheet of transparency in the tray, with the print side up and the top, short edge in first. Adjust the guides to fit the length and width of the transparency. 1 2 Squeeze the paper length guide and slide it out to its full length. Load letterhead in the tray, with the print side up and the top and short edge first. Adjust the guides to fit the edge of the paper stack. 3 When you print, set the paper source to Manual Feed and the paper type to Transparency, and select the appropriate size in the software application. For details, see the Software Section. Press the Stop button on the printer to start feeding. 3 4 When you print, set the paper source to Manual Feed and the paper type to Preprinted, and select the appropriate paper size in the software application. For details, see the Software Section. Press the Stop button on the printer to start feeding. 4 3.4 Using Print Materials Printing on Card Stock or Custom-sized Materials · Postcards, 3in by 5in (index) cards, and other custom-sized materials can be printed with your printer. The minimum size is 3in by 5in (76mm by 127mm) and the maximum size is 8.5in by 14in (216mm by 356mm). · Always insert the short edge into the tray first. If you want to print in landscape mode, make this selection using your software. Inserting these materials long edge first may cause a paper jam. · Do not print on material smaller than 3in (76mm) wide or 5in (127mm) long. · In the software application, set margins at least 4mm away from the edges of the material. To print on card stock: 1 2 Squeeze the paper length guide and slide it out to its full length. Load print material in the tray, with the print side up and the short edge first. Adjust the guides to fit the length and width of the material. NOTE: If you experience jams with card stock feeding, turn the paper around and try again. 3 When you print, set the paper source to Manual Feed and select the appropriate size and type in the software application. For details, see the Software Section. If the size of your print material is not listed in the Size box in the Paper tab, click the Custom button and set the size manually. 4 Press the Stop button on the printer to start feeding. 3.5 Using Print Materials 4 Basic Printing This chapter explains common printing tasks. · Printing a Document · Canceling a Print Job Printing a Document This printer allows you to print from various Windows applications, a Macintosh computer, or a Linux system. The exact steps for printing a document may vary depending on the application you use. For details about printing, see the Software Section. Canceling a Print Job If the print job is waiting in a print queue or print spooler, such as the printer group in Windows, delete the job as follows: 1 2 Click the Windows Start button. For Windows 98/NT 4.0/2000/Me, select Settings and then Printers. For Windows XP/2003, select Printers and Faxes. 3 4 Double-click the Samsung CLP-300 Series icon. From the Document menu, select Cancel Printing (Windows 98/Me) or Cancel (Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP/ 2003). NOTE: You can also access this window by simply doubleclicking the printer icon at the bottom right corner of the Windows desktop. You can also cancel the current job by pressing the Stop button on the control panel of your printer. 4.1 Basic Printing 5 Maintaining Your Printer This chapter provides information for maintaining your printer and the toner cartridges. This chapter includes: · Printing a Configuration Page · Replacing Supplies · Managing Toner Cartridges · Replacing Toner Cartridges · Replacing the Imaging Unit · Replacing the Waste Toner Container · Cleaning the Printer · Managing the Printer from the Website (CLP-300N only) Replacing Supplies From time to time, you need to replace the following items to maintain top performance and to avoid print quality problems resulting from worn parts. The following items should be replaced after you have printed the specified number of pages or when the life span of each item has expired. The Smart Panel program window will appear on the computer, indicating which item needs to be replaced. See below. Item(s) Black toner cartridge Color toner cartridges Pages Printed Approx. 2,000 pages* Approx. 1,000 pages* Part number CLP-K300A CLP-C300A:Cyan CLP-M300A:Magenta CLP-Y300A:Yellow See Page 5.3 5.3 Printing a Configuration Page You can print a configuration page from the printer's control panel. Use the configuration page to view the current settings, to help troubleshoot problems. To print a configuration page: In Ready mode, press and hold the Stop button on the control panel for about 5 seconds. A configuration page prints out. Imaging unit Approx. 20,000 black pages or approx. 12,500 color pages Approx. 5,000 images** or Approx. 1,250 pages (fulll color 5% image) Approx. 50,000 pages Approx. 100,000 black pages or 50,000 color pages Approx. 100,000 pages Approx. 60,000 black pages or 15,000 color pages CLP-R300A 5.4 Waste toner container Pick-up roller Fuser unit CLP-W300A 5.6 Contact a service representative T2 roller ITB * Average A4-/letter-sized page count based on 5% coverage of individual colors on each page. Usage conditions and print patterns may cause results to vary. **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%. To purchase replacement parts, contact your Samsung dealer or the retailer where you bought your printer. We strongly recommend that items be installed by a trained service professional, except for the toner cartridges (see 5.3), the imaging unit (see 5.4), and the waste toner container (see 5.6). If you use refilled toner cartridges, print quality may be reduced. 5.1 Maintaining Your Printer To redistribute the toner: Managing Toner Cartridges Toner Cartridge Storage To get the maximum results from a toner cartridge, keep the following guidelines in mind: · Do not remove toner cartridges from their packages until you are ready to use them. · Do not refill toner cartridges. The printer warranty does not cover damage caused by using a refilled cartridge. · Store toner cartridges in the same environment as the printer. · To prevent damage to toner cartridges, do not expose them to light for more than a few minutes. 1 Open the front cover. 2 Pull the corresponding toner cartridge out to remove from the printer. Toner Cartridge Life Expectancy The life of a toner cartridge depends on the amount of toner that your print jobs require. When printing text at 5% coverage, the toner cartridges last an average of 2,000 pages for black and white printing and 1,000 pages for each color printing. However, the toner cartridge that is shipped with the printer prints 1,500 pages for black and white, 700 pages for colors. Redistributing Toner When a toner cartridge is low on toner, faded or light areas may appear. It is also 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. The Smart Panel program window appears on the computer telling you which color cartridge is low on toner. Also, when the toner LED, on the control panel, indicating each individual toner cartridge according to its color, blinks, the toner cartridge is low. The printer is able to continue to print using the current toner cartridge until the Smart Panel program window appears on the computer telling you to replace the cartridge. You may be able to temporarily improve print quality by redistributing the toner. 3 Holding the toner cartridge, shake thoroughly it from side to side to redistribute the toner. 5.2 Maintaining Your Printer 4 Grasp the toner cartridge and align it with the corresponding slot inside the printer. Insert it back into its slot until it clicks into place. 2 Open the front cover.