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3 Software overview This chapter gives you an overview of the software that comes with your printer. Further details about installing and using the software are explained in the Software section. This chapter includes: • Supplied software • Printer driver features • System requirements Supplied software After you have set up your machine and connected it to your computer, you must install the printer software. If you are a Windows or Macintosh OS, install the software from the supplied CD and if you are a Linux OS user, download the software from the Samsung website (www.samsung.com/printer) and install.: OS Windows Contents • Printer driver: Use this driver to take full advantage of your printer's features. • Smart Panel: This program allows you to monitor the printer's status and alerts you when an error occurs during printing. • Direct Printing Utility: This program allows you to print PDF files easily. • Postscript Printer Description (PPD) file: Use the PostScript driver to print documents with complex fonts and graphics in the PostScript language. • User's Guide in PDF Linux • Printer driver: Use this driver to run your printer from a Linux computer and print documents. • Smart Panel: This program allows you to monitor the printer's status and alerts you when an error occurs during printing. Macintosh • Printer driver: Use this driver to run your printer from a Macintosh computer and print documents. • Smart Panel: This program allows you to monitor the printer's status and alerts you when an error occurs during printing. 3.1

Section	Page
Guide_EN	1
Contents	4
Introduction	10
Special features	10
Printer overview	12
Front view	12
Rear view	12
Control panel overview	13
Finding more information	13
Selecting a location	14
System setup	15
Using control panel menus	15
Accessing control panel menus	15
Menu overview	16
Job manager menu	16
Information menu	16
Layout menu	17
Paper menu	17
Graphic menu	18
System Setup menu	18
Emulation menu	19
Network menu	20
Printing a demo page	20
Changing the display language	20
Using toner save mode	20
Using the control panel button	20
From the software application	20
Software overview	21
Supplied software	21
Printer driver features	22
System requirements	22
Network setup	24
Introduction	24
Via network administration programs	24
Via the control panel	24
Supported operating systems	25
Configuring TCP/IP	25
Static addressing	25
Dynamic addressing (BOOTP/DHCP)	25
Configuring EtherTalk	25
Configuring IPX frame types	26
Setting Ethernet speed	26
Restoring the network configuration	26
Printing a network configuration page	26
Loading print media	27
Selecting print media	27
Supported sizes of paper	28
Guidelines for selecting and storing print media	29
Loading paper	30
Using the standard tray or the optional trays	31
Changing the size of the paper in the tray	31
Using the multi-purpose tray	32
Using manual feed mode	33
Selecting an output location	34
Printing to the output tray (Face down)	34
Printing to the rear cover (Face up)	34
Basic printing	35
Printing a document	35
Canceling a print job	35
Ordering supplies and accessories	36
Toner cartridges	36
Accessories	36
How to purchase	37
Maintenance	38
Printing information pages	38
Cleaning the printer	38
Cleaning the outside of the printer	38
Cleaning the inside of the printer	38
Maintaining the toner cartridge	40
Checking the remaining toner	40
Redistributing toner cartridge	41
Replacing the toner cartridge	42
Clearing the Toner Low Replace Toner message	43
Maintenance parts	43
Troubleshooting	44
Clearing paper jams	44
In the paper feed area	45
Around the toner cartridge	46
In the paper exit area	47
In the duplex unit area	47
Tips for avoiding paper jams	48
Troubleshooting checklist	48
Understanding the status LED	49
Understanding display messages	49
Toner cartridge-related messages	51
Solving general printing problems	52
Solving print quality problems	54
Common Windows problems	56
Common PostScript problems	56
Common Linux problems	57
Common Macintosh problems	57
Installing accessories	58
Precautions when installing accessories	58
Installing a memory DIMM	58
Setting the memory in the PostScript printer properties	59
Removing a DIMM	60
Installing a wireless network interface card	60
Configuring the wireless network parameters	61
Using the hard disk	62
Installing the hard disk	62
Printing with the optional hard disk	63
Specifications	66
Printer specifications	66
Index	67
Software section	69
Software section Contents	70
Installing Printer Software in Windows	73
Installing Printer Software	73
Installing Software for Local Printing	73
Installing Software for Network Printing	76
Reinstalling Printer Software	80
Removing Printer Software	81
Basic Printing	82
Printing a Document	82
Printer Settings	83
Layout Tab	83
Paper Tab	84
Graphics Tab	85
Extras Tab	86
About Tab	87
Printer Tab	87
Using a Favorite Setting	87
Using Help	87
Advanced Printing	88
Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper (N-Up Printing)	88
Printing Posters	89
Printing Booklets	89
Printing on Both Sides of Paper	90
Printing a Reduced or Enlarged Document	90
Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size	90
Using Watermarks	91
Using an Existing Watermark	91
Creating a Watermark	91
Editing a Watermark	91
Deleting a Watermark	91
Using Overlays	92
What is an Overlay?	92
Creating a New Page Overlay	92
Using a Page Overlay	92
Deleting a Page Overlay	92
Using Windows PostScript Driver	93
Printer Settings	93
Advanced	93
Using Help	93
Using Direct Print Utility	94
Overview Direct Print Utility	94
Printing	94
From the Direct Print Utility window	94
Using the shortcut icon	94
Using the right-click menu	94
Sharing the Printer Locally	95
Setting Up a Host Computer	95
Setting Up a Client Computer	95
Using Smart Panel	96
Understanding Smart Panel	96
Opening the Troubleshooting Guide	97
Using Printer Settings Utility	97
Using Onscreen Help File	97
Changing the Smart Panel Program Settings	97
Using Your Printer in Linux	98
Getting Started	98
Installing the Unified Linux Driver	98
Installing the Unified Linux Driver	98
Uninstalling the Unified Linux Driver	99
Using the Unified Driver Configurator	100
Opening the Unified Driver Configurator	100
Printers Configuration	100
Ports Configuration	101
Configuring Printer Properties	101
Printing a Document	102
Printing from Applications	102
Printing Files	102
Using Your Printer with a Macintosh	103
Installing Software for Macintosh	103
Setting Up the Printer	104
For a Network-connected Macintosh	104
For a USB-connected	104
Printing	105
Printing a Document	105
Changing Printer Settings	105
Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper	106
Duplex Printing	107