Samsung CLP 550 User Manual (ENGLISH)
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- Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 1
COLOR LASER PRINTER Setup Guide - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 2
Unpacking 3 Step 2. Understanding Your Printer 5 Step 3. Installing the Imaging Unit, Transfer Belt and Toner Cartridges 7 Step 4. Loading Paper 16 Step 5. Connecting a Printer Cable 19 For Local Printing 19 For Networking Printing 21 Step 6. Turning the Printer On 22 Step 7. Printing a Demo - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 3
the accessories from the packing carton. Make sure that the printer has been packed with the following items: Toner Cartridges Power Cord Transfer Belt Imaging Unit CD-ROM Setup Guide SyncThru CD-ROM (CLP-550N only) SyncThru Quick Guide (CLP-550N only) NOTES: • If any items are missing or - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 4
printer. 3 Pull the paper tray out of the printer and remove the packing tapes from the tray. 4 Select a location for the printer: •Leave enough room to open the printer dust CAUTION: You must place your printer in the level surface. If you do not, the print quality problems can occur. 4 SETUP GUIDE - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 5
: Top Cover (Open to install the imaging unit, and transfer belt.) Paper Output Tray Output Support Top Cover Release Button Handle (Lifting handles are located at the lower edge of both sides of the printer.) Left Cover (To install the toner cartridges press the top cover release button and - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 6
is not supplied with the printer. It is an option that must be purchased and installed separately. ** The network port is fitted as standard on the CLP-550N. CLP-550 users can purchase an optional Network Card and install it separately. For details, see the User's Guide of the printer in the CD-ROM - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 7
English Step 3. Installing the Imaging Unit, Transfer Belt and Toner Cartridges 1 Using the handle, completely open the left cover until it is at right angles to the main frame. CAUTION: top cover release button to unlatch the top cover and open it all the way. Top cover release button SETUP GUIDE 7 - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 8
, do not expose the imaging unit to light for more than a few minutes. Cover it with black paper, if necessary. • Do not touch the surface of the green roller on the imaging unit or print quality problems can occur. 5 Locate the imaging unit slots inside the printer, one on each side. 8 SETUP GUIDE - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 9
6 Hold the handle on the imaging unit with the green roller facing you. Align the imaging unit with the slots in your printer so that the colors on both sides of the imaging unit slide into the corresponding colors of the slots. CAUTION: Insert the imaging unit carefully so as not to scratch - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 10
or scissors, to open the transfer belt package. You could damage the surface of the transfer belt. 10 Pinch the transfer belt tention levers on both sides of the transfer belt. Then, pull them out, as shown below. 11 Locate the transfer belt slots inside the printer, one on each side. 10 SETUP GUIDE - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 11
on the transfer belt and align it with the slots in your printer. NOTE: Keep the transfer belt level, do not turn the transfer belt over otherwise looses toner may be spilled. 13 Slide the transfer belt down into the printer. Press it firmly to make sure that it latches into place. SETUP GUIDE 11 - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 12
levers on each side towards the top cover, as shown below, to lock the transfer belt into place. CAUTION: If you open the left cover for a few minutes, the imaging unit can be exposed to light. This causes damage to the imaging unit. 15 After making sure that the left cover is open, close the top - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 13
. You could damage the surface of the toner cartridges. 17 Holding both sides of the cartridges, gently roll them from side to side to distribute the toner. 18 Place the toner cartridges on a flat surface as shown and remove the paper covering on the toner cartridge by removing the tape. NOTE: If - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 14
side of the toner cartridge slot is a label that identifies which color cartridge to fit into each slot. K Black Y Yellow M Magenta C Cyan 20 Holding each toner cartridge, insert them into their corresponding positions shown in order of Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and then Black. Using both hands - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 15
close properly. Check again to make sure the cartridge colors correspond to those marked on the right hand side. Never use force to close the cover. NOTE: When printing text at 5% coverage, you can expect a toner cartridge life of about 7,000 pages for black and 5,000 pages for color. SETUP GUIDE 15 - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 16
paper: 1 Pull the tray out of the printer. 2 Push down on the metal plate until it locks into position. 3 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. 16 SETUP GUIDE - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 17
English 4 Load paper with the print side facing up. Make sure that all four corners are flat in the tray and under the corner brackets, as shown below. 5 Do not exceed the maximum stack height. Overfilling the tray may cause a paper jam. SETUP GUIDE 17 - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 18
lightly touches the side of the stack. Do not press the guide too tightly against the edge of the paper as the guide may bend the paper. NOTE: If you want to change the paper size in the tray, refer to the User's Guide of your printer supplied in the CD-ROM. 7 Slide the tray back into - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 19
printer. To the USB port on your computer 3 Connect the other end of the cable to the USB port on your computer. See the User's Guide of your computer, if you need help. NOTE: To print using the USB interface, you must run Windows 98/Me/2000/XP, or Macintosh with OS 8.6~9.2/10.1~10.3. SETUP GUIDE - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 20
the back of the printer. Push the metal clips down to fit inside the notches on the cable plug. To the parallel port on your computer 3 Connect the other end of the cable to the parallel interface port on your computer, and tighten the screws. See the User's Guide of your computer - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 21
CLP-550 or CLP-550N printer to a network using an Ethernet cable (UTP cable with RJ.45 connector). CLP-550N has a built-in network interface card. If you are a CLP-550 , see the User's Guide of your printer in the CD-ROM. Using an Ethernet cable 1 Make sure that both the printer and the computer are - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 22
the CD-ROM. NOTE: After connecting the printer you need to configure the network parameters on the control panel. See the User's Guide of your printer. You can use the software supplied with the card. Refer to the software User's Guide. Step 6. Turning the Printer On 1 Plug the power cord into the - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 23
( ) on the control panel for 2 seconds to print a demo page. A demo page showing the printer's features and capabilities prints out. Step 8. Changing the Display Language To change the language that is displayed on . 6 Press the On Line/Continue button ( ) to return to ready mode. SETUP GUIDE 23 - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 24
following printer software using the CD-ROM. • PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file for Windows to allow installation of the PostScript driver. For information about installing the PostScript driver, refer to Appendix B in the User's Guide. • Samsung Proprietary printer driver for Windows. Use - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 25
Printer Software in Windows Verify the following before you install the printer software: Item Operating system RAM Free disk space Internet Explorer Requirements Windows For Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP, the system administrator should install the software. All window appears during the installation procedure, click in - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 26
click Next. If the printer is already connected and turned on, this screen does not appear. Skip to the next step. 3 Choose the installation type. •Auto Install: Installs the common software for your printer, such as printer driver, USB driver, PS driver and User's Guide. This is recommended for - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 27
English •Custom Install: Allows you to choose the language of the software and the components you want to install. After selecting the language and the component(s), click Next. •View User's Guide: Opens Samsung CLP-550 Series User's Guide. If your computer doesn't have Adobe Acrobat, click on this - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 28
Finish. NOTES: • When you want to use your printer with the parallel cable, remove the USB cable and connect the parallel cable. Then repair the printer driver; select Start ¡ Programs ¡ Samsung CLP-550 Series ¡ Printer Maintenance ¡ Repair ¡ Printer. If you have replaced the parallel cable with the - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 29
software Repair is required if your installation fails. 1 From the Start menu, select Programs. 2 Select Samsung CLP-550 Series, and then Printer Maintenance. 3 Select Repair and then click Next. NOTE: If your printer is not connected to the computer, the Connect Samsung CLP-550 Series window - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 30
. Changing the Display Language After installation of the software, you can change the display language. 1 From the Start menu, select Programs. 2 Select Samsung CLP-550 Series, and Language Selection. 3 Select the desired language from the language selection window, and click OK. 30 SETUP GUIDE - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 31
can also print the manual, if necessary. In Windows After installing the printer software, you can view User's Guide in PDF format at any time from your Windows desktop. 1 From the Start menu, select Programs. 2 Select Samsung CLP-550 Series and View User's Guide. Adobe Acrobat automatically runs - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 32
Login window appears, type in "root" in the login field and enter the system password. 2 Insert the printer software CD-ROM. 3 Click the icon at the bottom of the screen. When the terminal screen appears, type in: [root@local /root]# cd /mnt/cdrom(the CD-ROM directory) [root@local cdrom]# gv manual - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 33
Visit us at: www.samsungprinter.com Home Rev.1.00 - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 34
COLOR LASER PRINTER User's Guide - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 35
this manual. © 2004 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. • CLP-550, CLP-550N and Samsung logo are trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co Laser Writer and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows 9x, Window Me, Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0 and Windows - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 36
2.3 Using Control Panel Menus 2.5 Accessing Control Panel Menus 2.5 Overview of Control Panel Menus 2.6 Information Menu 2.7 Paper Menu 2.7 Layout Menu 2.10 Graphics Menu 2.12 Printer Menu 2.12 Color Menu 2.13 Setup Menu 2.13 PCL Menu 2.16 PostScript Menu 2.17 Network Menu 2.18 Chapter - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 37
Using the Manual Feed 3.12 Printing on Special Print Materials 3.14 Printing on Envelopes 3.14 Printing on Labels 3.16 Printing on Transparencies 3.17 Printing on Preprinted Paper 3.20 Printing on Card Stock or Custom-sized Materials ... 3.21 Chapter 4 : Printing Tasks Printer Driver Features - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 38
the Toner Cartridges 6.4 Toner Cartridge Storage 6.4 Toner Cartridge Life Expectancy 6.4 Redistributing the Toner 6.5 Replacing the Toner Cartridges 6.8 Replacing the Waste Toner Container 6.11 Replacing the Imaging Unit 6.14 Replacing the Transfer Belt 6.22 Cleaning the Printer 6.29 - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 39
Your Document to a Selected Paper Size ...... A.9 Appendix B : Using Windows PostScript Driver Installing PS Drivers B.2 Installing PS Drivers B.2 Reinstalling PS Drivers B.4 Removing PS Drivers B.4 Using PS Printer Driver Features B.5 Accessing Printer Properties B.5 Appendix C : Using Your - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 40
Printer Options Installing Printer Memory F.2 Removing the Memory F.7 Installing a Network Interface Card F.8 Installing an Optional Tray F.13 Appendix G : Specifications Printer Specifications G.2 Paper Specifications G.4 Overview G.4 Supported Sizes of Paper G.5 Guidelines for Using Paper - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 41
above a Class I level during normal operation, user maintenance, or prescribed service condition. WARNING 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 - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 42
please contact your nearest Samsung dealer. Power Saver This printer contains advanced energy conservation EPA endorsement of any product or service. Please recycle or dispose of packaging health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 43
FEDERAL LAWS. For details see lamprecycle.org, eiae.org, or call 1-800-Samsung. Radio Frequency Emissions FCC regulations This device has been tested and found to comply , if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 44
in your system are only qualified for use in the United States of America if an FCC ID number is on wireless device (or devices), which may be embedded in your printer, is well below the RF exposure limits as set by the device. Wireless devices are not user serviceable. Do not modify them in any 10 - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 45
PBXs of the European countries: In the event of problems, you should contact the Euro QA Lab of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. in the first instance. The operating in the 2.4 GHz band, may be present (embedded) in your printer system which is intended for home or office use. This section is only - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 46
wireless device or devices that may be embedded in you printer is well below the RF exposure limits as set by Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the United Accept EU Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and to 2446.5-2483.5 MHz for devices above 10 mW transmitting power such as wireless Accept - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 47
risk of interference to other devices or services is harmful or perceived as harmful, is fully assembled. Wireless devices are not user serviceable. Do not modify them in any way. Modification to use it. Please contact manufacturer for service. Only use drivers approved for the country in which the - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 48
Color Laser Beam Printer (Product name) CLP-550, CLP-550N (Model Number) Manufactured at : 1) Samsung Electronics Co.,Ltd. #259, Gongdan-Dong, Gumi-City, Gyungbuk, KOREA. 730-030 2) Shandong Samsung person) (Representative in the EU) Samsung Electronics Euro QA Lab. Blackbushe Business Park - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 49
1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of your printer! This chapter includes: • Special Features • Printer Components - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 50
-sized paper at 21 ppm (pages per minute). For color printing, A4/letter-sized paper prints at 5 ppm. • In duplex printing, your printer prints A4/Letter sized paper at 9.6 IPM (images per minute) for black & white and 5 IPM for color. Handle paper flexibly • Multi-purpose Tray supports letterhead - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 51
to add paper to the printer. • This printer comes with a built-in PostScript 3 Emulation* (PS) DIMM which enables PS printing. • A Network interface enables network printing. You can add the optional network interface card to CLP-550. CLP-550N comes with a built-in network interface, 10/100 Base - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 52
CLP-550. Printer Features The table below lists a general overview of features supported by your printer. (S: Standard, O: Option) Features IEEE 1284 Parallel USB 2.0 Network Interface (Ethernet 10/100 Base TX) Wireless LAN (802.11b Wireless LAN) PostScript Emulation CLP-550 S S O O S CLP-550N - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 53
the imaging unit and transfer belt.) Paper Output Tray Output Support Top Cover Release Button Handle (Use it to lift the printer.) Left Cover (To install the toner cartridges press the top cover release button and open fully.) Control Panel (see page 2.2.) Front Cover (Open to replace the waste - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 54
Cover (Open to remove paper jams.) Muti-purpose Tray (Open to load special print materials.) Handle (Use it to lift the printer.) Optional Tray 2 Jam the printer. It is an option that must be purchased and installed separately. ** The network port is fitted as standard on the CLP-550N. CLP-550 users - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 55
2 USING THE CONTROL PANEL This chapter describes how to use the printer's control panel. This chapter includes: • Understanding the Control Panel • Using Control Panel Menus - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 56
in Power Save mode, using less power. When a print job is received from the computer or if any button is pressed, the printer switches to on-line. • To deactivate the Power Save mode or change the power-saving time, see page 2.13. See "Understanding Display Messages" on page 7. - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 57
. See page 7.26 for details on the meaning of the error message. Orange Blinking A minor error has occurred and the printer is waiting for the error to be cleared. Check the display message. When the problem is cleared, the printer resumes printing. If you want to ignore this warning, press - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 58
Button Description • Press to enter menu mode. • In menu mode, press to scroll through the menus. In menu mode, press to select the displayed submenu item or confirm the changed setting. The selected item is marked with an *. In menu mode, press to scroll through submenu items or setting options - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 59
press the Upper Level button ( ) repeatedly, or the Cancel button( ). After 60 seconds of inactivity (no key has been pressed), the printer automatically returns to ready mode. NOTE: Print settings made from the printer driver override the settings on the control panel. USING THE CONTROL PANEL 2.5 - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 60
appears when a Network Card is fitted (CLP-550N or CLP-550 with optional Network card). Network* (See page 2.18.) Config Network Config TCP IP Get Method IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Config 802.11b AppleTalk Netware Config Netware IPX Frame Type Reset Network Default Set Print Net CFG 2.6 USING - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 61
if your printer is printing properly. The font sample list shows all of the fonts currently available in the selected language. 2 Paper Menu Select, the printer can automatically determine the source. • Select MP Tray or Manual Tray to use the Multi-purpose Tray. If you select Manual Tray, you - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 62
No.10 Env., Monarch Env., DL Env., C5 Env., C6 Env., US Folio, A5, A6, Custom Size * Letter for USA, A4 for Europe and Asia Select the paper size currently :279 mm * Letter for USA, A4 for Europe and Asia Select the paper size currently loaded in the tray. This Menu is shown when the Media Size - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 63
print material you are using to get the best result. • Plain Paper: Select for plain paper. • Thick: Select for thick paper • Thin: Select for thin paper • Bond: Select for thick paper. • Color Paper: Select for colored paper. • Card Stock: Select for card stocks. • Labels: Select for labels - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 64
Choose the default orientation of print image on the page. Duplex Portrait Landscape Options: Off*, Long Edge, Short Edge To print on both sides of the paper, choose the edge as follows. in the Landscape orientation Select Off to print on one side of the paper. 2.10 USING THE CONTROL PANEL - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 65
margin, from 0.0 mm to 9.9mm. • Short Binding: Set the bottom margin of Duplex Margin the back of the page for short binding, from 0.0 mm to 10 mm. Binding position: In the portrait orientation, appears in the upper line of the page. In the landscape orientation, appears on the right side of - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 66
output. • Select 1200dpi-Best when your job contains bitmapped images, such as scanned photos or certain business graphics, that will benefit from enhanced line screening. Printer Menu This menu allows you to reset the printer settings or cancel the current job. Item Explanation Default Set - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 67
• Run Now: It manually calibrates the printer. This item allows you to adjust a specific color contrast individually. 2 CMYK: It allows you to adjust the contrast of the toner in each toner cartridge. Custom Color • Default: It optimizes the colors automatically. • Manual Adjust: It allows - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 68
mismatch occurs, the message remains on the display and the printer remains off-line until you insert the correct paper. • On: If the paper is mismatched, an error message displays. The printer goes off-line for 30 seconds then automatically clears the message and continues printing. Jam Recovery - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 69
toner cartridge and other consumables. • Check Others Imaging Unit: allows you to check the total number of images printed. Transfer Belt: allows you to check the total number of images printed. Fuser, Transfer Roll., MP Pickroll, Tray1 Pickroll, Tray2 Pickroll: These items are only for the service - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 70
item allows you to set vertical spacing from 5 to 128 lines for the default paper size. The default value of Lines may differ according to the paper size and printing orientation. Pitch Values: 0.44 ~ 99.99 (0.01 unit) 10* When you select from PCL1 to PCL7 from the Typeface menu, you can determine - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 71
Explanation Values: 4.00 ~ 99.75 (0.25 unit) 12* When you select from PCL8 to PCL44 or not your printer prints an error list when a PS error occurs. • Select On to print PS 3 emulation errors. If an error occurs, the job stops processing, the error message prints, and the printer flushes the - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 72
printer according to how the network is set up. You can upgrade the firmware of the network interface card, and print the configuration. NOTE: This menu only appears when a Network Card is fitted (CLP550N or CLP-550 enter IP address, subnetmask, and gateway manually. 2.18 USING THE CONTROL PANEL - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 73
set IP Get Method to Static. This item lets you enter the IP address manually. Press the scroll button to set the value of the 1st byte between 1 you set IP Get Method to Static. This item lets you enter the gateway manually. Press the scroll button to set the value of the 1st byte between 1 and - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 74
Item AppleTalk Netware Config Netware IPX Frame Type Explanation Values: On*, Off This item lets you select whether or not you use the AppleTalk protocol. Select On to use the protocol Options: On*, Off You can select whether or not you want to use the Netware protocol. If you select On, you can - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 75
Network Default Set Print Net CFG Explanation This item reboots the network interface card. This item performs a simple reset and restores the factory default settings for the network configuration. This item prints a page showing the network parameters you set. 2 USING THE CONTROL PANEL 2.21 - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 76
MEMO 2.22 USING THE CONTROL PANEL - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 77
MATERIALS This chapter will help you understand the types of paper you can use with your printer and how to properly load paper in the different paper trays for the best print quality. This chapter includes: • Choosing Paper and Other Materials • Loading Paper • Printing on Special Print Materials - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 78
the specifications listed on page G.7 can cause problems that may require service. This service is not covered by the warranty or service agreements. Sizes and Capacities Size Plain Paper Input Source/Capacity* Tray 1 Tray 2 (option) Multipurpose Tray Manual Feed 250 500 100 1 Envelopes - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 79
texture that is too smooth or too rough. • Colored paper should be of the same high quality as white photocopy paper. The pigments must 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 - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 80
, Tray 1, can hold a maximum of 250 sheets of plain A4 and letter-sized paper. You can purchase an optional tray, Tray 2, and attach it below Tray 1, to load an additional 500 sheets of paper. 1 Pull the tray out of the printer. 2 Push down on the metal plate until it locks into position. 3.4 USING - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 81
separate the pages, and then fan them while holding one edge. Tap the edge of the stack on a flat surface to even it up. 3 4 Load paper with the print side facing up. Make sure that all four corners are flat in the tray and under the corner brackets, as shown below - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 82
against the edge of the paper as the guide may bend the paper. NOTE: If you want to change the paper size in the tray, refer to page 3.7. 7 Slide the tray back into the printer. 8 When you print a document, select the paper type, size and source in your software application. For details, see page - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 83
To change the size to A4 or Letter, you must adjust the paper length guide properly. 1 Lift the paper length guide and place it in the correct position for the paper size you are loading. 3 Paper length guide To remove the paper length guide, turn it slightly to your right to release the locks on - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 84
. Do not push the guide to tightly against the edge of the paper as it may cause the paper to bend. Using the Optional Tray 2 The optional tray, Tray 2, can hold a maximum of 500 sheets of plain paper. To load paper in Tray 2, follow the instructions for loading paper on page 3.4. 3.8 USING PRINT - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 85
page print jobs on letterhead, colored paper for use as separator sheets, or other special materials that you do not normally keep in the paper tray. You can load approximately 100 sheets of plain paper, 10 envelopes, 30 transparencies, 10 sheets of card stock or 10 labels at a time. • Load only - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 86
and avoid touching the print side. Oils from your fingers can cause print quality problems. 3 Load the print material with the print side facing down and against the right edge of the tray. 4 Pinch the paper width guide and slide it to the right to touch lightly against the edge of the material - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 87
with the uncurled edge towards the printer. If you experience problems with the paper feeding, turn the paper around. NOTE: Make sure paper source to MP Tray and select the correct paper type in the software application. For details, see page 4.7. NOTE: After printing fold away the paper support - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 88
option when changing print settings, you can manually load a sheet of print material in the Multi-purpose Tray. Manually loading paper can be helpful when you want to check of the Multi-purpose Tray. 2 Pinch the paper width guide and slide it to the right to touch lightly against the edge of the - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 89
, you must select Manual for Source in the software application, and then select the correct paper size and type. For details, see page 4.7. 3 4 Print the document. The display shows a message prompting you to load paper. 5 Press the On Line/Continue button ( ). The printer picks up the print - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 90
the Multi-purpose Tray only. • Only use envelopes recommended for laser printers. Before loading envelopes in the Multi-purpose Tray, make sure clasps, snaps, windows, coated linings, or self-stick adhesives. To print on envelopes: 1 Open the Multi-purpose Tray and unfold the paper support. 2 Flex - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 91
4 Pinch the paper width guide and slide it to the right to touch lightly against the edge of the stack without bending it. 3 5 When you print, configure the paper source to MP Tray, the paper type to Envelope and the paper size in the software application. For details, see page 4.7. USING PRINT - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 92
for laser printers. • 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 - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 93
size in the software application. For details, see page 4.7. 3 Printing on Transparencies • When you print a color document do not use transparencies with an attached backing sheet. This may cause print quality problems. • Only use transparencies recommended for use in laser printers. • Ensure that - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 94
: 1 Open the Multi-purpose Tray and unfold the paper support. 2 Load transparencies into the Multi-purpose Tray. They must be loaded with the print side downwards and the top with the white leading edge entering the printer first. Adjust the guide to fit the width of the transparencies. 3.18 USING - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 95
When you print, configure the paper source to MP Tray, the paper type to Transparency, and the paper size in the software application. For details, see printer. • Prints made on transparency film with this printer are not compatible with overhead projectors and may appear as a black and white image - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 96
seconds. • Ink on letterhead must be non-flammable and should not adversely affect any 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 - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 97
into the Multi-purpose Tray first. If you want to print in landscape mode, make this selection using your software. Inserting the long edge first may cause a paper jam. • Do not load more than 10 cards into the Multi-purpose Tray at a time. • Do not print on material smaller than 90 mm (3.5 in - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 98
To print on card stock: 1 Open the Multi-purpose Tray and unfold the paper support. 2 Load print material only in the Multi-purpose Tray with the print side down and the short edge first. Slide the guide until it lightly touches the stack without bending it. 3.22 USING PRINT MATERIALS - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 99
3 When you print, configure the paper source to MP Tray, the paper type and size in the software application. For details, see page 4.7. 3 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. See page 4.7. USING PRINT - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 100
MEMO 3.24 USING PRINT MATERIALS - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 101
4 PRINTING TASKS This chapter explains the printing options and common printing tasks. This chapter includes: • Printer Driver Features • Printing a Document • Printer Settings - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 102
• Paper size, orientation and media type • Number of copies The table below lists a general overview of features supported by your printer drivers. Feature Samsung Proprietary printer driver PostScript Win 9x/Me Win 2000/XP Win NT4.0 Win Win 9x/Me 2000/XP Win NT4.0 Mac Color mode - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 103
describes the general steps required for printing from various Windows applications. The exact steps for printing a document may vary depending on the application program you are using. Refer to the User's Guide of your software application for the exact printing procedure. NOTE: For detailed - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 104
in a print queue or print spooler, such as the Printer group in Windows, delete the job as follows: 1 From the Windows Start menu, select Settings. 2 Select Printers to open the Printers window, and double-click the Samsung CLP-550 Series icon. 3 From the Document menu, select Cancel Printing - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 105
use the Samsung CLP-550 Series Properties window, which allows you to access all of the information you need when using your printer. When the printer properties are displayed, you can review and change whatever settings are needed for your print job. Your printer's Properties window consists of - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 106
See page 4.3 for more information on accessing your software application. 1 2 The preview image shows the sample page with the settings you 3 automatically print twosided documents. If you use the printer driver's default setting, select Printer Setting. For details, see page 5.3. 4.6 - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 107
basic paper handling. See page 4.3 for more information about accessing your software application. Click the Paper tab to display the Paper properties. paper loaded in the tray. If the required size is not listed in the Size box, click Custom. When the Custom Paper Size window appears, set the paper - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 108
for the first page into the Multi-purpose Tray, and plain paper into Tray1. Then, select Tray1 in the Source option and MP Tray in the Different Source for First Page option. 6 Scaling Scaling allows you to automatically or manually scale your printer job on a page. You can choose from None, Scale - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 109
for your specific printing needs. See page 4.3 for more information about accessing your software application. Click the Graphics tab to display the Graphics properties. 1 2 4 3 Property 1 Resolution 2 Color Mode Description You can select the printing resolution by choosing from 1200 dpi - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 110
4.10 PRINTING TASKS TrueType Options This option is only avaliable when you use Windows 9x. This option determines what the driver tells the printer about how to image the text in your document. Select the appropriate setting according to the status of your document. • Download as Bit Image: When - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 111
Print as Graphics: When this option is selected, the driver will download all fonts as graphics. When printing documents with high Black: When this option is selected all text in your document prints solid in black, regardless of the color it appears on the screen. When it is not selected colored - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 112
information about accessing your software application. Click the Extras tab to access the following features: 1 2 3 Option Description 1 Watermark You can create a background image of text to print on each page of your document. See "Using Watermarks" on page 5.10. 2 Overlay Overlays are often - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 113
the image for a printed page until the printer signals that the page has successfully exited the printer. When a paper jam occurs, the printer reprints the last page after you clear the jam. About tab 4 Use the About tab to display the copyright notice and the version number of the driver. If - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 114
has a help screen that can be activated using the Help button in the printer's Properties window. The help screen gives you detailed information about the printer features provided by the printer driver. You can also click in the upper right hand corner, and then click on any setting. 4.14 PRINTING - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 115
options and advanced printing tasks. This chapter includes: • Printing on Both Sides of the Paper • Scaling Your Document • Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size • Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of the Paper • Printing Posters • Printing Booklets • Using Watermarks • Using Overlays - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 116
Edge NOTES: • Do not print on both sides of labels, transparencies, envelopes, or thick paper. Paper jamming and damage to the printer may result. • To use double-sided printing, you can use only the following paper sizes: A4, Letter, Legal and Folio that weigh 20~24lbs (75~90 g/m2). There are - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 117
1 When you change the print settings from your software application, access the printer's Properties. See page 4.3. 2 From the Layout tab, select the paper orientation. 3 From the Duplex(Double-Sided Printing) section, select either Printer Setting, None, Short Edge, or Long Edge. 5 4 Click - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 118
Scaling Your Document You can scale your print job on a page. 1 When you change the print settings from your software application, access the printer Properties. See page 4.3. 2 From the Paper tab, select Scale Printing from the Type drop-down list. 3 Enter the scaling rate in the Percentage input - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 119
when you want to check the fine details on a small document. 1 When you change the print settings from your software application, access the printer Properties. See page 4.3. 2 From the Paper tab, select Fit to Page from the Type drop-down list. 5 3 Select the correct size from the Target - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 120
on a single sheet of paper. To print more than one page per sheet, the pages are smaller and arranged in the order you specify on the sheet. You can print up to 16 pages on one sheet. 1 To change the print settings from your software application, access the printer Properties. See page 4.3. 2 From - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 121
a single-page document onto 4, 5 9 or 16 sheets of paper, for the purpose of pasting the sheets together to form one poster-sized document. 1 When you change the print settings from your software application, access the printer Properties. See page 4.3. 2 From the Layout tab, select Poster - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 122
page layout from 2x2, 3x3 or 4x4. If you select 2x2, the image is automatically stretched to cover 4 physical pages. Specify an overlap in pasting the sheets together. 0.1 inches 0.1 inches 4 Click the Paper tab and select the paper source, size and type. 5 Click OK and print the document - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 123
you to print your document on both sides of the paper and arrange the pages so that the paper can be folded in half to produce a booklet. 1 When you change the print settings from your software application, access the printer Properties. See page 4.3. 2 From the Layout tab, choose Booklet Printing - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 124
the printer Properties. See page 4.3. 2 Click the Extras tab, and select a watermark from the Watermark drop-down list. You will see the selected watermark in the preview image. Preview image 3 Click OK and start printing. NOTE: The preview image shows how the page will look when it is printed. 5.10 - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 125
a Watermark 1 When you change the print settings from your software application, access the printer Properties. See page 4.3. 2 Click the Extras tab, and click the Edit Watermarks button in the Watermark section. The Watermarks window appears. 5 3 Enter a text message in the Watermark Message box - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 126
Editing a Watermark 1 When you change the print settings from your software application, access the printer Properties. See page 4.3. 2 Click the Extras tab, and click the Edit Watermarks button in the Watermark section. The Watermarks window appears. 3 Select the watermark you want to edit from the - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 127
forms and letterhead paper. Rather than using image for use in a new page overlay. Position the items exactly as you wish them to appear when printed as an overlay. If needed, save the file for later use. 2 When you change the print settings from your software application, access the printer - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 128
, click Create Overlay. 5 In the Create Overlay window, type a name of up to eight characters in the File name box. Select the destination path, if necessary. (The default is C:\Formover). 6 Click Save. The - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 129
or open the document you want to print. 2 When you change the print settings from your software application, access the printer Properties. See page 4.3. 3 Click the Extras tab. 4 Select an overlay from the Overlay load the file when you access this Load Overlay window. ADVANCED PRINTING 5.15 - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 130
7 Click OK or Yes until the printing starts. The selected overlay downloads with your print job and prints on your document. NOTE: The resolution You can delete page overlays that you no longer use. 1 In the printer Properties window, click the Extras tab. 2 Click Edit Overlays button in the Overlay - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 131
printing. This chapter includes: • Printing a Configuration Page • Replacing the Supplies • Managing the Toner Cartridges • Replacing the Toner Cartridges • Replacing the Waste Toner Container • Replacing the Imaging Unit • Replacing the Transfer Belt • Cleaning the Printer • Replacement Parts - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 132
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, or to verify the installation of optional accessories, such as memory or an optional tray. To print the configuration page - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 133
Black toner cartridge Replace Black Toner 7,000 pages* 6.8. Color toner cartridges Replace [Color] Toner 5,000 pages* 6.8. Waste toner container Waste Toner Tank Full/Not Install 12,000 pages for black and 3,000 pages for color** 6.11. Imaging unit Replace Imaging Unit Transfer belt - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 134
a few minutes. Toner Cartridge Life Expectancy The life of the toner cartridge depends on the amount of toner that your print jobs require. When printing text at 5% coverage, a new toner cartridge lasts an average of 7,000 pages for black and 5,000 pages for each color. 6.4 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 135
it is possible that colored images may have incorrect colors due to incorrect mixing of the toner colors when one of the colored toner cartridge is nearly empty. 'Ready [Color] Low Toner' appears on the display. The printer can continue to print using the current toner cartridge until the control - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 136
causes damage to the imaging unit. 3 Holding both sides of the toner cartridge, gently roll it from side to side to redistribute the toner. 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. 6.6 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 137
4 Slide the toner cartridge back into the printer. 5 Close the left cover. Make sure that the cover is securely latched. 6 If you have installed the toner cartridges incorrectly, the left cover will not close properly. Check again to make sure the cartridge colors correspond to those marked on the - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 138
the Toner Cartridges The printer uses four colors and has a different toner cartridge for each one: cyan (C), magenta (M), yellow (Y), and black (K). Replace a toner cartridge when the printer control panel displays 'Replace [Color] Toner'. The control panel display tells you which color needs - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 139
the toner. 6 6 Place the toner cartridge on a flat surface, as shown and remove the paper covering on the toner cartridge by removing the tape. 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. MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 6.9 - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 140
of the toner cartridge matches the color slot and then slide the new toner cartridge into the printer. Using both hands, grip the cartridge to insert into the slot. Then hold the handle to slide the cartridge in. When the toner cartridges are correctly installed, the yellow and black cartridges are - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 141
Replacing the Waste Toner Container The life of the waste toner container is approximately 12,000 pages for black and 3,000 pages for color. Replace the waste toner container when the control panel displays 'Waste Toner Tank Full/Not Install'. 1 Unlatch the front cover, by quickly pressing and - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 142
3 Remove the container's caps which are attached, as shown below, and use them to close the waste toner container. 4 Take a new waste toner container out of the package. 5 Insert the lower of the new container into place and then push it to make sure that it is seated - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 143
7 Close the front cover. Make sure that the cover is securely latched. 8 Using the handle, completely open the left cover until it is at right angles to the main frame and the toner cartridges are ejected. 6 9 Close the left cover firmly. MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 6.13 - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 144
for color. Replace the imaging unit when the printer control panel displays 'Replace Imaging Unit'. 1 Turn the printer off, then wait a few minutes for the printer to cool. 2 Using the handle, completely open the left cover until it is at right angles to the main frame and the toner cartridges are - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 145
3 Press the top cover release button to unlatch the top cover and open it all the way. 4 Pull the lock levers on each side towards you, as shown below, to release the transfer belt. 6 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 6.15 - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 146
5 Using the handle, lift the transfer belt out of the printer by lightly pulling it towards the left of the printer. Set it on a clean flat surface. 6 Lift the handle of the used imaging unit and use it to pull the imaging unit out of the printer. 6.16 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 147
. Cover it with black paper, if necessary. • Close the top and left cover should the setup need to be halted for any reason. • Do not touch the surface of the green roller on the imaging unit 6 or print quality problems can occur. 9 Locate the imaging unit slots inside the printer, one on each - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 148
10 Hold the handle of the new imaging unit with the green roller facing you. Align the imaging unit with the slots in your printer so that the colors on both sides of the imaging unit slide into the corresponding colors of the slots. CAUTION: Insert the imaging unit carefully so as not to scratch - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 149
12 To replace the transfer belt, hold its handle and then align it with the slots inside your printer, on each side. NOTE: Do not turn the transfer belt over. If you do this, the toner may spill. 6 13 Slide the transfer belt down into the printer and press it firmly into place. MAINTAINING YOUR - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 150
below, to lock the transfer belt into place. 15 After making sure that the left cover is open, close the top cover. Make sure that it is securely latched. CAUTION: Do not try to close the left cover with the top cover open. This may cause damage to the printer. 6.20 MAINTAINING YOUR - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 151
Press the scroll button ( or ) to display 'Reset' and press the Enter button ( ). 24 'Reset Now' appears on the bottom line of the display and the printer returns to the ready mode. NOTE: After replacing the imaging unit, you must reset the image counter for the imaging unit. If you do not do this - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 152
Replacing the Transfer Belt The life of the transfer belt is approximately 50,000 black pages and 12,500 color pages. Replace the transfer belt when the control panel displays 'Replace Transfer Belt'. To replace the transfer belt: 1 Turn the printer off, then wait a few minutes for the printer to - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 153
3 Press the top cover release button to unlatch the top cover and open it all the way. 4 Pull the lock levers on each side towards you, as shown below, to release the transfer belt. 6 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 6.23 - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 154
lightly pulling it towards the left of the printer. NOTE: Keep the transfer belt level and do not turn the transfer belt over otherwise loose toner may be spilled. 6 Take a new transfer belt out of the package. 7 Remove the paper covering on the transfer belt by removing the tape. CAUTION: Don't use - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 155
tention levers on both sides of the transfer belt. Then, pull them out, as shown below. 9 Locate the transfer belt slots inside the printer, one on each side. 6 CAUTION: To prevent damage, do not expose the imaging unit to light for more than a few minutes. Close the top and left cover should the - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 156
10 Hold the handle on the new transfer belt and then align it with the slots inside your printer, on each side. NOTE: Keep the transfer belt level and do not turn the transfer belt over otherwise loose toner may be spilled. 11 Slide the new transfer belt down into the printer and press it firmly - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 157
12 Firmly push the lock levers on each side towards the top cover, as shown below, to lock the transfer belt into place. 13 After making sure that the left cover is open, close the top cover. Make sure that it is securely latched. 6 CAUTION: Do - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 158
Press the scroll button ( or ) to display 'Reset' and press the Enter button ( ). 22 'Reset Now' appears on the bottom line of the display and the printer returns to the ready mode. NOTE: After replacing the transfer belt, you must reset the image counter for the transfer belt. If you do not do this - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 159
or inside of it. NOTE: While cleaning the inside of the printer, be careful not to touch the transfer roller. Oil from your fingers can cause print quality problems. CAUTION: Cleaning the cabinet of the printer with cleaners containing large amounts of alcohol, solvent or other strong substances - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 160
you remove the particles of paper, toner and dust inside the printer. Open and close the left cover to clean the LSU inside of the printer automatically. 1 Using the handle, completely open the left cover until it is at right angles to the main frame and the toner cartridges are ejected. 2 Close the - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 161
the transfer roller. Oil from your fingers can cause print quality problems. 1 Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord, then wait a few minutes for the printer to cool. 2 Using the handle, completely open the left cover until it is at right angles to the main frame and the toner cartridges - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 162
first, and then holding the toner cartridges, remove them from the printer. Set them on a clean flat surface. 4 Press the top cover release button to unlatch the top cover and open it all the way. CAUTION: If you open the left cover for a few minutes, the imaging unit can be exposed to light. This - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 163
5 Pull the lock levers on each side towards you, as shown below, to release the transfer belt. 6 Using the handle, lift the transfer belt out of the printer by lightly pulling it towards the left of the printer. Set it on a clean flat surface. 6 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 6.33 - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 164
black paper, if necessary. • Close the top and left cover should the setup need to be halted for any reason. • Do not touch the surface of the green roller on the imaging unit or print quality problems can occur. 8 Look inside the printer. Remove any dust, paper particles, and spilled toner with - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 165
of the green roller on the imaging unit. 10 Insert the transfer belt back into the printer. Press it firmly to make sure it fits into place. For details, see steps 9 and 10 on page 6.25. 6 NOTE: Keep the transfer belt level and do not turn the transfer belt over otherwise loose toner may be - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 166
below, to lock the transfer belt into place. 12 After making sure that the left cover is open, close the top cover. Make sure that it is securely latched. CAUTION: Do not try to close the left cover with the top cover open. This may cause damage to the printer. 6.36 MAINTAINING YOUR - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 167
inside the printer on the right and then locate the color of the toner cartridges that matches the color of the slot. K Black Y Yellow M Magenta C Cyan 14 Holding each toner cartridge, insert them into their corresponding positions in order of Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and then Black. Using - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 168
. Item(s) Pick-up roller Transfer roller Fuser unit Yield (Average) Approx. 150,000 pages Approx. 50,000 pages Approx. 100,000 black pages (50,000 color pages) To purchase the replacement parts, contact your Samsung dealer or the retailer where you bought your printer. We strongly recommend that - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 169
an error while using your printer. This chapter includes: • Troubleshooting Checklist • Solving General Printing Problems • Clearing Paper Jams • Solving Print Quality Problems • Understanding Display Messages • Common Windows Problems • Common Macintosh Problems • Troubleshooting PS Errors • Common - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 170
printer problem, check the following troubleshooting sections. • See "Solving General Printing Problems" on page 7.3. • See "Understanding Display Messages" on page 7.26. • See "Common Windows Problems" on page 7.30. • See "Common Macintosh Problems" on page 7.31 • See "Troubleshooting PS Errors - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 171
as the default printer. Select Samsung CLP-550 Series as your default printer. Check the printer for the following: • The printer cover is not closed. • Paper is jammed. • No paper is loaded. • The toner cartridge is not installed. Solve the problems. The printer may be in manual feed mode and - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 172
the print speed. Your printer prints A4-sized paper at 20 ppm and letter-sized paper at 21 ppm in black &white mode. For color printing, A4/ letter-sized paper prints at 5 ppm. From the Start menu, choose Settings and Printers. Right-click the Samsung CLP550 Series printer icon, choose Properties - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 173
board, may be defective. Contact a service representative. The illustrations print incorrectly in Adobe Illustrator. The setting in the software application is wrong. Select Download as Bit Image in the Advanced Options window of the graphic properties. Print the document. SOLVING PROBLEMS 7.5 - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 174
Problem The printing quality of photos is not clear. Possible Cause The resolution is set to 600 dpi (Normal). The photo resolution is very low. Solution Change the resolution to 1200 dpi (Best) and then try to print again. If you adjust the photo size in the software application, the resolution - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 175
Printer Inside printer page 7.10 Jam In Exit Area Jam In Duplex Path Jam0 In MP Tray In the paper exit area page 7.11 In the duplex area page 7.14 In the multi-purpose tray page 7.10 7 To resume printing after clearing paper jams, you must open and close the right cover. SOLVING PROBLEMS - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 176
feed area, 'Jam0 In Tray1' appears on the display. 1 Using the handle, open the right cover. 2 Carefully remove the misfed paper in the direction, as shown. Go to step 6. If there is any resistance, and the paper does not move immediately when you pull, stop pulling and go to step 3. 7.8 SOLVING - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 177
open. After you pull it all the way out, lift up the front part of the tray slightly to release the tray from the printer. 4 Remove the jammed paper by gently pulling it straight out. 7 5 To replace the tray, lower the rear edge, align it to the slot and slide it into - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 178
loaded. If the paper is not feeding properly, pull the paper out of the printer. To resume printing, open and close the right cover. Inside the Printer If paper is jammed inside the printer, 'Jam Inside Printer' appears on the display. 1 Using the handle, open the right cover. 7.10 SOLVING PROBLEMS - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 179
tearing, pull it out gently and slowly. NOTE: If the paper tears, make sure that all of the paper fragments are removed from the printer. 3 Close the right cover. The printer resumes printing. In the Paper Exit Area If paper is jammed in the paper exit area, 'Jam In Exit Area' appears on the - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 180
2 Using the handle, completely open the left cover until it is at right angles to the main frame and the toner cartridges are ejected. CAUTION: If the left cover is not completely open, the top cover release button does not press. 3 Press the top cover release button - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 181
4 Carefully take the jammed paper out of the printer. The fuser is hot! CAUTION: Do not touch the fuser. It is hot and could cause burns! The fuser's operating temperature is 180°C (356°F). Take care when removing paper from the printer. 5 After making sure that the left cover is open, close the top - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 182
6 Close the left cover firmly. 7 Open and close the right cover to resume printing. In the Duplex Area If paper is jammed in the duplex area, 'Jam In Duplex Path' appears on the display. 1 Using the handle, open the right cover. 7.14 SOLVING PROBLEMS - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 183
all of the paper fragments are removed from the printer. If you cannot find the jammed paper or there is any resistance removing the paper, go to step 3. 3 Using the handle, completely open the left cover until it is at right angles to the main frame and the toner cartridges are ejected. 7 CAUTION - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 184
open it all the way. 5 Locate the jammed paper, and then carefully take it out of the printer. The fuser is hot! CAUTION: Do not touch the fuser. It is hot and could cause burns! The fuser's operating temperature is 180°C (356°F). Take care when removing paper from the printer. 7.16 SOLVING PROBLEMS - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 185
that it is securely latched. CAUTION: Do not try to close the left cover with the top cover open. This may cause damage to the printer. 7 Close the left cover firmly. 7 8 Close the right cover. The printer resumes printing. SOLVING PROBLEMS 7.17 - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 186
tray2, 'Jam0 In Tray2' appears on the display. 1 Using the handle, open the right cover. 2 Remove the jammed paper in the direction shown. To avoid the paper tearing, pull it out gently and slowly. Go to step 10. If you cannot find the jammed paper in the printer, go to step 3. 7.18 SOLVING PROBLEMS - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 187
3 Open the outer jam cover in Tray 2. 4 Open the inner cover of Tray 2. 7 5 Pull the jammed paper out in the direction shown. To avoid the paper tearing, pull it out gently and slowly. SOLVING PROBLEMS 7.19 - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 188
go to step 10. If there is any resistance, and paper does not move immediately when you pull, stop pulling and continue to step 7. 7 Pull the optional tray2, out of the printer. 8 If you see the jammed paper, remove the paper from the printer by gently pulling it straight out. 7.20 SOLVING PROBLEMS - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 189
9 Slide the tray back into the printer and close the two jam covers. 10 Open and close the right cover. The printer resumes printing. Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams By selecting the correct paper types, most paper jams can be avoided. If a paper jam occurs, follow the steps outlined in "Clearing - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 190
Solving Print Quality Problems Dirt inside of the printer or improper paper loading may reduce the print quality. See the table below for troubleshooting. Problem Light or faded print AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc Toner specs AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc Dropouts AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 191
Color or Black background AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc Toner smear Solution If black vertical streaks appear on the page: • The imaging unit inside the printer has probably been scratched. Install a new imaging unit. If white vertical lines appear on the page: • The Laser Scanner window - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 192
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 produce hollow images, the paper stock may be - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 193
Problem Back of printouts are dirty Solution • The transfer roller may be dirty. See "Cleaning the Inside of the Printer" on page 6.31. • Check for leaking toner. Clean the inside of the printer. Color or Black pages A • The imaging unit may not be installed properly. Remove the imaging unit and - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 194
Error Cover Open CTD Calibration Error Dev. Motor Error Engine Fuser Low Heat Error Engine Fuser Over Heat Error Engine LSU Error Install [Color] Toner Install Imaging Unit Install Transfer Belt Status Do this... A problem has occurred Contact a service representative. in the ADC in the printer - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 195
Unit Invalid NewToner [Color] Invalid Toner [Color] Invalid Transfer Belt Jam0 In Tray1 Jam0 In Tray2 Jam0 In MP tray Jam In Duplex Path Jam In Exit Area Jam Inside Printer Lever Unlocking Error Status Do this... An invalid imaging unit is installed. Only install a Samsung-approved imaging unit - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 196
Tray1 Load [Size] In Tray2 Load [Size] In Mp Main Motor Error Memory Overflow Paper Empty [Size] In Tray1 Paper Empty [Size] In Tray2 Paper Empty [Size] In Mp Paper Empty [Size] In Manual Page Too Complex Ready [Color] Low Toner Ready IP Conflict Status Do this... The Multi-purpose Tray is empty - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 197
Unit Replace Imaging Unit Soon Replace MP Roller Replace Transfer Belt Replace Transfer Belt Soon Replace Transfer Roller Replace Transfer Roller Soon Replace Tray1 Roller Replace Tray2 Roller Transfer Belt Error Tray2 Error Status Do this... The corresponding toner cartridge in your printer - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 198
cover firmly. A problem has occurred in waste toner motor. The waste toner container is full. Contact a service representative. Replace the waste toner container with a new one. See page 6.11. Common Windows Problems Problem "File in Use" message appears during installation. "Error Writing to - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 199
Common Macintosh Problems Problems in the Chooser Problem Possible Cause and Solution The printer driver icon does not appear in Chooser. Software is not installed correctly. • The LaserWriter driver should be present as part of the Macintosh OS. Make sure that the LaserWriter driver is in the - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 200
in the driver. The printer driver has not been configured to recognize the optional Tray2. Open the PostScript driver properties and set the Option Tray item of the Device option to Installed. In Windows NT 4.0/ 2000/XP, when you select Black & White in the Color option of the paper/quality - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 201
are not selected" error message while editing the printer settings. Some printers have conflicting settings, you can either delete the queue or rename it by manually editing the /etc./printcap file. The N-up setting the Adobe Document Structing Conventions. Problems may arise when using N-up - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 202
the defaults, to save on memory usage. I am trying to 10 and before) have a bug preventing them from being processed correctly. When going through LLPR to print, the Printer Windows) printer. To be able to configure and use SMB-shared printers (such as printers shared on a Windows printer PROBLEMS - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 203
will allow you to do so interactively) and see if you get error messages. However, since the application is at fault probably, contact your software vendor to inform them of the issue. Some color images come out all black. This is a known bug of Ghostscript (until GNU Ghostscript version 7.05 - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 204
Common DOS Problem Problem Possible Cause and Solution When using the printer in EPSON Dot Printer Environment, sometimes I can not get the output I want. Change the emulation to EPSON in the Config tab in the Remote Control Panel. For detailed information about selecting printer settings in the - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 205
MACINTOSH Your printer supports Macintosh systems with a built-in USB interface or 10/100 Base-TX network interface card (option for CLP-550). When you print a file from a Macintosh computer, you can use PostScript driver by installing the PPD file. This chapter includes: • Installing Software for - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 206
printer. Your Printer Available Driver Connection CLP-550 CLP-550N PS driver USB interface Network interface Verify the following before you install the printer software: Item Requirements Operating system Mac OS 8.6~9.2/10.1~10.3 RAM Mac OS 8.6 ~ 9.2 64 MB Mac OS 10.1 or 10.3 128 - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 207
Select. If Auto Setup does not work properly, click Select PPD, choose Samsung CLP-550 Series and click OK. 5 When the setup is completed, you see your printer icon created as a desktop printer. 6 Close the Chooser. 7 When a message window appears telling you that you have changed your current - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 208
Model and Samsung CLP-550 Series in Model Name. Your printer appears on the Printer List and is set as a default printer. For USB-connected Macintosh In Mac OS 8.6 or 9.2 NOTE: The location of the Desktop Printer Utility may be different depending on your Macintosh OS. 1 Follow the instructions on - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 209
If Auto Setup does not work properly, click Select PPD and choose Samsung CLP-550 Series. 9 When the setup is completed, click Create. 10 Click Save. 11 Fill in the Printer Name field and click OK. In Mac OS 10.1 or 10.3 1 Follow the instructions on page A.2 to install the PPD file on your computer - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 210
the printer software setting in each application you use. Follow these steps to print from a Macintosh: NOTE: The LaserWriter driver's window Setup in some applications). 3 Choose your paper size, orientation, scaling and other options and click OK. L Mac OS 10.2.x 4 Open the File menu and click - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 211
sheet of paper. This feature provides a cost-effective way to print draft pages. 1 From your Macintosh application, select Print from the File menu. 2 Select the Layout. A 3 Click Print, and the printer prints the selected number of pages on one side of each page. L Mac OS 10.2.x USING YOUR - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 212
, select Print from the File menu. 2 Select the Duplex. (Select the Layout if you are an Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x user.) L Mac OS 10.2.x 3 Click Print on Both Sides and select a binding orientation. 4 Click Print and the printer prints on both sides of the paper. A.8 USING YOUR PRINTER WITH A MACINTOSH - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 213
-down list, and click Print. L Mac OS 10.2.x •Nearest Size and Scale: The printer automatically A selects paper nearest the document size and reduces or enlarges the page to fit it onto the paper. •Nearest Size and Crop: The printer automatically selects paper nearest to the document size and - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 214
MEMO A.10 USING YOUR PRINTER WITH A MACINTOSH - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 215
B USING WINDOWS POSTSCRIPT DRIVER If you want to use the PostScript driver provided with your system CD-ROM to print a document, use the information on this Appendix. This chapter includes: • Installing PS Drivers • Using PS Printer Driver Features - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 216
the printer and the PC are properly connected with parallel, USB or network interface. For information about: • connecting with the parallel interface. • connecting with the USB interface. For Windows 98/Me, the USB driver must be installed. • connecting with a network interface. For a CLP-550, you - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 217
2 Click Custom Install. 3 Click Printer(PostScript) and then click Next. B 4 When the installation is completed, click Finish. USING WINDOWS POSTSCRIPT DRIVER B.3 - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 218
Finish. Removing PS Drivers 1 From the Start menu, select Programs. 2 Select Samsung CLP-550 Series, and then Printer Maintenance. 3 Check Remove and then click Next. 4 Click Printer(PostScript) and then click Next. 5 When removing is completed, click Finish. B.4 USING WINDOWS POSTSCRIPT DRIVER - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 219
for the Windows PostScript printer driver can be opened from the Printers folder or an application. To open the properties window from the Printer folder: 1 Click the Windows Start button. 2 Select Settings then Printers to open the Printers window. 3 Select Samsung CLP-550 Series PS. 4 Click the - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 220
MEMO B.6 USING WINDOWS POSTSCRIPT DRIVER - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 221
C USING YOUR PRINTER IN LINUX You can use your printer in a Linux environment. This chapter includes: • Installing the Printer Driver • Using the Configuration Tool • Changing LLPR Properties - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 222
Installing the Printer Driver System Requirements Supported OS • Softwares • Glibc 2.1 or higher • GTK+ 1.2 or higher • GhostScript Installing the Printer Driver 1 Make sure that you connect the printer to your computer. Turn both the computer and the printer on. 2 When the Administrator Login window - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 223
3 Insert the printer software CD-ROM. The CD-ROM automatically runs. NOTE: If the CD-ROM does not automatically run, click the icon at the bottom of the window. When the Terminal screen appears, type in: [root@local /root]# cd /mnt/cdrom (the CD-ROM directory) [root@local cdrom]# ./setup.sh 4 Select - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 224
6 The printer driver installation begins. When the installation is completed, click Start. 7 The Linux Printer Configuration window opens. Click the Add Printer icon on the tool bar at the top of the window. NOTE: Depending on the printing system in use, the Administrator Login window may appear. - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 225
on the printing system in use. 11 To exit, click OK. 12 When the window prompts that the new printer is successfully configured, click OK. 13 The Linux Printer Configuration window reappears. You can view the information about your printer from the Info tab. If necessary, you can change the - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 226
linux-config" in the Terminal screen. 4 When the Linux Printer Configuration window appears, click the Add Printer icon on the tool bar at the top of the window. 5 Click the Connection tab at the top of the Add a Printer window. Ensure that the printer port is set properly. If not, change the device - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 227
Uninstalling the Printer Driver 1 From the Startup Menu icon at the bottom of the desktop, select Other and then Configuration Tool. You can also access the Linux Printer Configuration window by typing "linux-config" in the Terminal screen. 2 In the Linux Printer Configuration window, select the - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 228
of the screen, select Linux Printer and then Configuration Tool. The Linux Printer Configuration window appears. You can also open this window from the Terminal screen by typing in "linux-config." 2 The Linux Printer Configuration window shows a list of installed printers in the left pane. The - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 229
job(s) in the queue. If you drag a specific job(s), you can drop it into the print queue of another printer. The Properties tab allows you to change the default printer settings. NOTE: Regular users are able to override the system-wide default settings defined by the administrator. When a regular - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 230
. Click Properties. You can also open the LLPR window: • Click the Startup Menu icon at the bottom of the screen and select Linux Printer and then Linux LPR. • If the Linux Printer Configuration window is currently open, select Test Print from the Print menu. C.10 USING YOUR PRINTER IN LINUX - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 231
turn the syntax coloring on or off. • HP-GL/2 - allows you to set default options to print documents in the HP-GL/2 format, which is used by some plotters. • Advanced - allows you to override the default settings for C the printer. If you click the Save button at the bottom of the window, the - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 232
MEMO C.12 USING YOUR PRINTER IN LINUX - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 233
D PRINTING FROM DOS APPLICATIONS While your printer is primarily a Windows printer, you can also print from a DOS software Programme using the Remote Control Panel utility provided in the supplied software CD-ROM. This chapter includes: • About the Remote Control Panel • Installing the Remote - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 234
have access to many printer features through specific DOS printer drivers; however, many software manufactures do not develop printer drivers for their software programmes. Your printer provides the software control panel for improved printer control when DOS printer drivers are not available or - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 235
2 Click Custom Install. 3 Click Remote Control Panel and then click Next. 4 When the installation is completed, click Finish. D PRINTING FROM DOS APPLICATIONS D.3 - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 236
Next. 5 When reinstallation is done, click Finish. Removing Remote Control Panel 1 From the Start menu, select Programs. 2 Select Samsung CLP-550 Series, and then Printer Maintenance. 3 Check Remove and then click Next. 4 Click Remote Control Panel and then click Next. 5 When removing is completed - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 237
selected from a DOS software programme override the ones that are selected in the Remote Control Panel. Starting the Remote Control Panel 1 From the Start menu, select Programs. 2 Select Samsung CLP-550 Series and then Remote Control Panel. 3 The Printer Settings Utility window allows you to access - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 238
In this tab, you can configure general settings for printing. • Paper Size sets the paper size. • Orientation determines how the output is printed on the page. • Paper Tray sets the default paper source. • Auto CR sets how the printer performs a carriage return. • Copies sets the number of copies - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 239
• Jam Recovery determines what action the printer should take when a paper jam occurs. If it is unchecked, the printer does not reprint a page that has jammed. If it is checked, the printer keeps the image in memory for a printed page until the printer signals that the page has successfully printed - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 240
used for a print job. For the best result, set this to the paper type you loaded in the tray of the printer. When using the plain paper, set this to Printer Default. • Time out determins the amount of time (in seconds) the printer will wait before printing the last page of a print job that does - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 241
to print a resident page to test your printer's performance. • Self Test prints a configuration sheet. A list of the user default settings and the amount of printer memory available prints. • Demo Page prints a demonstration page. It shows the printer features and specifications. D PRINTING FROM DOS - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 242
the best possible print quality for color documents. • Custom Color adjusts a specific color contrast individually. Printer Default optimizes the colors automatically. Manual Adjust allows you to manually adjust the selected color contrast for each cartridge. D.10 PRINTING FROM DOS APPLICATIONS - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 243
, you can configure various settings for PCL emulation. • Typeface allows you to select the desired typeface. This setting is ignored when the software application specifies a font. • Symbol Set determines the symbol set. A symbol set is a set of alphabetic and numeric characters, punctuation, and - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 244
for PostScript 3 emulation. • Font List allows you to print the PS font sample list. • Print error information determines whether or not the printer prints the error information page when an error occurs during processing the job. Select ON to print the page, otherwise select OFF. D.12 PRINTING FROM - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 245
be shared by other users on the network. This chapter includes: • About Sharing the Printer on a Network • Setting Up a Locally Shared Printer • Setting Up a Network-Connected Printer NOTE: If you are a CLP-550 user, you need to install an optional network interface card. For more information, see - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 246
, you need to install an optional wired/wireless network interface card in your printer. See page F.8. Printing Across a Network Whether the printer is locally connected or network-connected, you need to install the CLP-550 series printer software on each computer that prints documents using the - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 247
on the Network icon. 3 Check the File and Print Sharing box, and click OK. Close the window. 4 From the Start menu, select Printers from Settings and double-click your printer name. 5 Select Properties in the Printer menu. 6 Click the Sharing tab and check the Shared As box. Fill in the Shared Name - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 248
Faxes from the Start menu. 3 Double-click your printer icon. 4 From the Printer menu, select Sharing. 5 For Windows NT 4.0, check the Shared box. For Windows 2000, check the Shared As box. For Windows XP, check the Share this printer box. 6 For Windows NT 4.0, fill in the Shared Name field and click - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 249
the Start menu. 5 Double-click your printer icon. 6 From the Printer menu, select Properties. 7 From the Ports tab, click Add Port. 8 Select Local port and click New Port. 9 Fill in the Enter a port name field, enter the shared name. 10 Click OK and click Close. 11 For Windows NT 4.0, click OK. For - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 250
table shows the network enviroment supported by the printer. Item Network Interface Network Operating System Network Protocols Dynamic Addressing Server Requirements 10/100 Base-TX (standard for CLP550N) or 802.11b Wireless LAN • Novell NetWare 4.x, 5.x, 6.x • Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000 - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 251
The Network Configuration page prints out. Setting Network Protocols When you first install the printer, all supported network protocols are enabled when you turn the printer on. If a network protocol is enabled, the printer may actively transmit on the network even when the protocol is not in use - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 252
set up on a variety of TCP/IP networks. There are several ways in which your printer can be assigned a TCP/IP address, depending on your network. • Static Addressing: TCP/IP address is assigned manually by the system administrator. • Dynamic Addressing BOOTP/DHCP(default): TCP/IP address is assigned - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 253
10 Press the Upper Level button ( ), then use the scroll button ( ). 11 Press the Enter button ( ) to access the IP Address menu 'Config Network' displays on the bottom line. E 3 Press the scroll button ( or ) to display 'Yes' and press the Enter button ( ). USING YOUR PRINTER ON A NETWORK E.9 - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 254
(for example, Novell NetWare), the format of the network communication frames must be specified for the printer. In most cases, you can keep the 'Auto' default setting. However, you can manually set the frame type format, if required. • Auto (default): Automatically senses and limits the frame type - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 255
. 9 Press the scroll button ( or ) to display 'Yes' on the bottom line. Press the Enter button ( ). 10 Press the Upper Level button ( ), then use the scroll button ( ). 11 Press the Enter button ( ) when 'IPX Line/Continue button ( ) to return to ready mode. E USING YOUR PRINTER ON A NETWORK E.11 - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 256
instructions supplied with the optional Wireless Network interface card. Configure the Wireless Network environments. You can easily configure the Wireless Network environments using the SetIP program in Windows. See Wireless Network User's Guide Enter button ( ). E.12 USING YOUR PRINTER ON A NETWORK - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 257
mode allows both wireless and cabled computers to send files to the printer through an Access Point. If you select 'Auto', the print to the one detected. Default setting is 10. • Authentication: 'Open System' or 'Shared Key'. The Samsung print server is not configured for network authentication - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 258
- Key Type: Select the key type of your network. - Key 1, Key 2, Key 3, Key 4: Enter the key number for "Encryption". The numbers you can enter are as follows: 64-bit WEP 128-bit WEP Hexadecimal 10 digits 26digits Alphanumeric 5 characters 13 characters E.14 USING YOUR PRINTER ON A NETWORK - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 259
-featured laser printer that has been optimized to meet most of your printing needs. Recognizing that each user may have different requirements, however, Samsung makes several options available to enhance your printer's capabilities. This chapter includes: • Installing Printer Memory • Installing - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 260
module (DIMM) slot. Use this DIMM slot to install more memory for the printer. Note: Your printer has 64 MB (128 MB for the CLP-550N) of memory which can be expanded to 320 MB (384 MB for the CLP-550N). Use only a Samsung-approved DIMM, part number ML-00MC (64 MB), ML-00MD (128 MB), or ML-00ME - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 261
3 Remove the two screws holding the metal plate in place, and then remove the metal cover, as shown below. 4 Locate the memory DIMM slot (the upper slot) on the control board. Memory DIMM 5 Open the lever on each side of the memory DIMM slot all the way. F INSTALLING PRINTER OPTIONS F.3 - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 262
NOTE: Avoid touching the connection points along the edge of the memory. 7 Holding the memory DIMM by the edges, align the notches on the memory DIMM with the notches at the top of the memory DIMM slot. 8 Insert the ends of the memory DIMM into the slots on the levers. F.4 INSTALLING PRINTER OPTIONS - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 263
on each side are automatically latched. NOTE: If you have difficulty inserting the memory DIMM or closing the levers, make sure the notches on the bottom of the DIMM are aligned with the notches in the DIMM slot. 10 Replace the metal cover, as shown below, and tighten the two screws you - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 264
11 Replace the control board cover. 12 Reconnect the power cord and printer cable, and turn the printer on. F.6 INSTALLING PRINTER OPTIONS - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 265
access the control board. 2 Push the levers at both ends of the DIMM slot away from the DIMM. 3 Place the memory DIMM in its original packaging or wrap it with sheet of metal as thin as paper such as aluminium foil and store it in a box. 4 Follow from step 9 on page F.5. F INSTALLING - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 266
If you want to use the printer in both a wired and a wireless network environments, you need to install an optional wired/ wireless network interface card. Check if there are missing parts in your optional interface card package. CLP-550 only CLP-550, CLP-550N Ethernet 10/100 Base TX (Internal - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 267
2 To remove the control board cover, press down on the tabs at the top and take it off. 3 Remove the two screws holding the metal plate in place, and then remove the metal cover, as shown below. 4 Push the hole lid using a tool with sharp end. F INSTALLING PRINTER OPTIONS F.9 - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 268
on the card go through the holes. Push the card firmly into the connector until it is completely inserted into place. 6 Tighten the two screws. F.10 INSTALLING PRINTER OPTIONS - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 269
7 Replace the metal cover, as shown below, and tighten the two screws you removed in step 3. 8 Replace the control board cover. F INSTALLING PRINTER OPTIONS F.11 - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 270
LAN connection. To the network LAN connection 10 Connect the network cable, reconnect the power cord and then turn the printer on. NOTE: For information about configuring and using the printer in a network environment, refer to the User's Guide provided with the network interface card. You can - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 271
Installing an Optional Tray You can increase the paper handling capacity of your printer by installing an optional Tray2. This tray holds 500 sheets of paper. 1 Turn the printer off and unplug all cables from the printer. 2 Remove the packing tape and the packing material inside the tray. 3 Find the - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 272
of the printer driver. To access the properties of the printer driver: 1 Click the Windows Start menu. 2 For Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000, select Settings and then Printers. For Windows XP, select Printers and Faxes. 3 Select the Samsung CLP-550 Series printer. F.14 INSTALLING PRINTER OPTIONS - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 273
4 Click the right mouse button on the printer icon and: In Windows 95/98/Me, select Properties. In Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP, select Properties. 5 Click the Printer tab, and select Tray 2 from the Optional Tray drop-down list. 6 Click OK and print the document. F INSTALLING PRINTER OPTIONS F.15 - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 274
-3-2:2000, EN61000:3-3:1995incA1:2001, EN55024:1998incA1:2001, AS/NZS3548:1995, EN61000:4-2:1995, EN61000:4-1996, EN61000:4-4:1995, EN61000:4-5:1995, EN61000:4-6:1996, EN61000:4-11:1994 F.16 INSTALLING PRINTER OPTIONS - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 275
G SPECIFICATIONS This chapter includes: • Printer Specifications • Paper Specifications - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 276
) Black toner cartridge: 7,000 A4/Letter pages at 5% Coverage Color(Yellow/Margenta/Cyan) toner cartridge: 5,000 A4/ Letter pages at 5% Coverage Imaging Unit: Approx. 50,000 black pages (12,500 color pages)*** Transfer Belt: Approx. 50,000 black pages (12,500 color pages)*** Waste Toner Container - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 277
, 45 PCL5CE CLP-550: USB 2.0, IEEE 1284 Parallel CLP-550N: USB 2.0, IEEE 1284 Parallel, Ethernet 10/100 Base TX • PostScript Driver: Windows 95/98/Me/Nt4.0/2000/XP, Various Linux OS, Mac OS 8.6~9.2/10.1~10.3 • Samsung proprietary driver: Windows 95/98/Me/Nt4.0/ 2000/XP CLP-550: Ethernet 10/100 Base - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 278
large quantities of paper, ensure that the paper meets the requirements specified in this User's Guide. CAUTION: Using paper that does not meet these specifications may cause problems, requiring repairs. These repairs are not covered by Samsung's warranty or service agreements. G.4 SPECIFICATIONS - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 279
Transparency Labels*** Same minimum and maximum paper sizes as listed above. Thickness: 0.10 X 0.14 mm (0.0039 X 0.0055 in.) Thickness: 0.10 X 0.14 mm (0.0039 X 0.0055 in.) 30 typical 10 typical Envelopes up to 90 g/m2 (16 to 24lb) up to 10 *The printer supports a wide range of media sizes - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 280
, such as those used in some types of thermography. • Do not use raised or embossed letterhead. • The printer uses heat and pressure to fuse toner to the paper. Ensure that any colored paper or preprinted forms use inks that are compatible with this fusing temperature (180°C or 356°F for 0.1 second - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 281
emissions when heated to 180°C (356°F) for 0.1 second. Long Grain 4% ~ 6% by weight 100 ~ 250 Sheffield G Paper Output Capacity Output Tray Face-down Capacity 250 sheets of 75 g/m2 bond paper Paper Input Capacity Input Tray Cassette MP tray Optional tray Capacity 250 sheets of 75 g/m2 bond - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 282
potential for damage due to the environment, especially if they are not wrapped with a moisture-proof barrier. The paper storage environment should be properly maintained to ensure optimum printer performance. The required condition is 20° to 24°C (68° to 75°F), with a relative humidity of 45% to 55 - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 283
media with a length less than 140 mm(5.5 in.). This may be caused by paper that has been affected by environmental conditions. For optimum performance, make sure you are storing and handling the paper correctly. Please refer to "Printer and Paper Storage Environment" on page G.8. SPECIFICATIONS G.9 - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 284
adhesives compatible with the heat and pressure in the printer. The extra flaps and strips might cause wrinkling, creasing, or even jams and may even damage the fuser. Envelope Margins The following gives typical address margins for a commercial #10 or DL envelope. Type of Address Minimum Return - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 285
, the envelope may wrinkle during printing. See "Printing on Envelopes" on page 3.14. G Labels CAUTIONS: • To avoid damaging the printer, use only labels recommended for laser printers. • To prevent serious jams, always use the Multi-purpose Tray to print labels and always use the rear output tray - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 286
, use 4.14 I imaging unit, replace 6.14 install Memory F.2 Network Interface Card F.8 optional Tray2 F.13 printer driver for Macintosh A.2 PS driver for Linux C.2 PS Drivers B.2 Remote Control Panel D.2 interface card, install F.8 L labels, print 3.16 Linux common problems 7.33 configuration tool - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 287
7.26 general 7.3 Linux 7.33 Macintosh 7.31 paper jams 7.7 print quality 7.22 PS errors 7.32 Windows 7.30 Q quality problems, solve 7.22 R Remote Control Panel install D.2 start D.5 tabs D.6 uninstall D.4 replace imaging unit 6.14 toner cartridge 6.8 transfer belt 6.22 waste toner container 6.11 ii - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 288
S specification paper G.4 printer G.2 system requirements for Linux C.2 for Macintosh A.2 T toner cartridge maintain 6.4 redistribute 6.5, 6.8 replace 6.8 transfer belt, replace 6.22 transparencies, print 3.17 Tray1, use 3.4 U uninstall Linux C.7 Remote Control Panel D.4 W waste toner container, - Samsung CLP 550 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 289
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COLOR LASER PRINTER
Setup Guide