CLP-320 Series Color Laser Printer User’s Guide imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing a Samsung product.
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contents INTRODUCTION 23 GETTING STARTED 28 NETWORK SETUP (CLP-320N(K)/CLP-321N/CLP-325W(K)/ CLP-326W ONLY) 34 WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP (CLP-325W(K)/326W ONLY) 40 19 21 About this user’s guide Features of your new product 23 23 24 25 26 26 26 26 26 27 27 27 27 Machine overview Front view Rear view Control panel overview Understanding the control panel Status/ Toner LEDs Wireless LED Introducing the useful buttons Print screen button Demo print button Cancel button WPS button Power button 28 28 28
contents 40 40 41 41 41 46 48 48 48 48 49 BASIC SETUP 50 MEDIA AND TRAY 52 PRINTING 59 50 50 50 51 51 From the computer Setting a wireless network with the WPS button Setting a wireless network with the WPS button Setting a wireless network from the computer Setting a wireless network with USB cable Setting a wireless network with network cable Completing the installation Turning the Wi-Fi network on/off Troubleshooting Solving problems that might occur during setting up the wireless setting and inst
contents MANAGEMENT TOOLS 68 MAINTENANCE 72 TROUBLESHOOTING 75 62 62 62 62 63 63 64 64 65 65 65 65 66 66 66 67 67 Printing on both sides of the paper (Manual) Change percentage of your document Fitting your document to a selected paper size Using watermarks Using overlay Graphics tab options Changing the default print settings Setting your machine as a default machine Printing to a file (PRN) Macintosh printing Printing a document Changing printer settings Printing multiple pages on one sheet of pap
contents 84 84 85 SUPPLIES 86 SPECIFICATIONS 90 Common Windows problems Common Linux problems Common Macintosh problems 86 86 86 86 87 89 How to purchase Available supplies Maintenance parts Replacing the toner cartridge Replacing the imaging unit Replacing the waste toner container 90 90 90 92 Hardware specifications Environmental specifications Electrical specifications Print media specifications CONTACT SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE 94 GLOSSARY 96 INDEX 102 Contents_ 6
safety information These warnings and precautions are included to prevent injury to you and others, and to prevent any potential damage to your machine. Be sure to read and understand all of these instructions before using the machine. Use common sense for operating any electrical appliance and whenever using your machine. Also, follow all warnings and instructions marked on the machine and in the accompanying literature. After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.
If the machine gets overheated, it releases smoke, makes strange noises, or generates an odd odor, immediately turn off the power switch and unplug the machine. ► This could result in electric shock or fire. Caution During an electrical storm or for a period of non-operation, remove the power plug from the electrical outlet. ► This could result in electric shock or fire. If the plug does not easily enter the electrical outlet, do not attempt to force it in.
Installation / Moving Warning Do not place the machine in an area with dust, humidity or water leaks. ► This could result in electric shock or fire. Caution Before moving the machine, turn the power off and disconnect all cords. Then lift the machine: • If the machine weighs under 20 kg (44.09lb), lift with 1 person. • If the machine weighs 20 kg (44.09lb) - 40kg (88.18lb), lift with 2 people. • If the machine weighs more than 40 kg (88.18lb), lift with 4 or more people.
When you are working inside the machine replacing supplies or cleaning the inside, do not operate the machine. ► You could get injured. Keep the power cable and the contact surface of the plug clean from dust or water. ► Otherwise, this could result in electric shock or fire. Do not disassemble, repair or rebuild the machine by yourself. ► It can damage the machine. Call a certified technician when the machine needs repair.
regulatory information This machine is designed for a normal work environment and certified with several regulatory statements. Laser Safety Statement The printer is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS 21 CFR, chapter 1 Subchapter J for Class I(1) laser products, and elsewhere is certified as a Class I laser product conforming to the requirements of IEC 60825-1:1993 + A1:1997 + A2:2001. Class I laser products are not considered to be hazardous.
Power Saver This printer contains advanced energy conservation technology that reduces power consumption when it is not in active use. When the printer does not receive data for an extended period of time, power consumption is automatically lowered. ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered U.S. marks. For more information on the ENERGY STAR program see http://www.energystar.gov. Recycling Recycle or dispose of the packaging material for this product in an environmentally responsible manner.
• • • • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or experienced radio TV technician for help. Change or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Germany only Replacing the Fitted Plug (for UK Only) Important The mains lead for this machine is fitted with a standard (BS 1363) 13 amp plug and has a 13 amp fuse. When you change or examine the fuse, you must re-fit the correct 13 amp fuse. You then need to replace the fuse cover. If you have lost the fuse cover, do not use the plug until you have another fuse cover. Contact the people from you purchased the machine. The 13 amp plug is the most widely used type in the UK and should be suitable.
European Radio Approval Information (for products fitted with EU-approved radio devices) Low power, Radio LAN type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless communication devices), operating in the 2.4 GHz/5 GHz band, may be present (embedded) in your printer system which is intended for home or office use. This section is only applicable if these devices are present. Refer to the system label to verify the presence of wireless devices.
Only use drivers approved for the country in which the device will be used. See the manufacturer System Restoration Kit, or contact manufacturer Technical Support for additional information. OpenSSL License Copyright (c) 1998-2001 The OpenSSL Project. All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: 1.
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about this user’s guide This user’s guide provides information about basic understanding of the machine as well as detailed explanation on each step during actual usage. It is a valuable resource for both novice and professional users for the proper installation and use of the machine. •Read the safety information before using the machine. •If you have a problem using the machine, refer to the troubleshooting chapter (See "Troubleshooting" on page 75).
Finding more information You can find information about setting up and using your machine in the following resources, either as a print-out or on screen. Material name Description Quick Installation Guide This guide provides information on setting up your machine. This guide is provided in the box with the printer. User’s Guide This guide provides you with step-by-step instructions for using your machine’s full features, maintaining your machine, troubleshooting, and replacing supplies.
features of your new product Your new machine is equipped with a number of special features that improve the quality of the documents you print. Special Features Print with excellent quality and speed Print in various environments • • • • You can print in a full range of colors using cyan, magenta, yellow and black. You can print with a resolution of up to 2400 x 600 dpi effective output.
Features by models The machines are designed to support all of your document needs from printing to more advanced networking solutions for your business. Some features and optional goods may not be available depending on models or countries. Features by models include: CLP-320(K) CLP-321 CLP-325(K) CLP-326 FEATURES ● Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Network Interface Ethernet 10/100 BaseTX wired LAN Network Interface 802.
introduction 1. This chapter gives you an overview of your machine. This chapter includes: • • Machine overview Control panel overview • Understanding the control panel Machine overview Front view 1 2 3 1 8 7 4 6 9 10 5 This illustration may differ from your machine depending on its model.
Rear view 1 5 2 4 3 This illustration may differ from your machine depending on its model. 1 Rear cover release button 4 USB port 2 Rear cover 5 Network porta 3 Power receptacle a. CLP-320N(K)/CLP-321N only.
Control panel overview This illustration may differ from your machine depending on its model. 5 1 1 2 2 3 6 3 4 5 4 [1] CLP-320(K)/CLP-321/CLP-325(K)/ CLP-326/CLP-320N(K)/CLP-321N 1 Toner LEDs Shows the status of each toner cartridge (See "Status/ Toner LEDs" on page 26). 2 Power button You can turn the power on and off with this button (See "Power button" on page 27). 3 Cancel button Stops an operation at any time and there are more functions (See "Cancel button" on page 27).
Understanding the control panel LED Status Blinks red Status/ Toner LEDs The color of the LEDs indicates the machine's current status. LED Online/E rror ) ( Status Off Toner LEDs Description All LEDs off The machine is off-line. The machine is online and can receive data from a computer. Slowly blinking green All LEDs off When the Status LED blinks green slowly, the machine is receiving data from a computer.
Power button Function Description Printing the active window Press this button and the green LED will start blinking. When the green LED stops blinking, release the button. Printing the whole monitor screen Press this button and the green LED will start blinking. Release the button while it’s blinking. •The page will be printed on the default page like A4 or Letter. •You can only use this function with a USB-connected machine.
getting started 2. This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for setting up the USB connected machine and software. This chapter includes: • • • • • • Setting up the hardware Printing a demo page Supplied software System requirements Installing USB connected machine’s driver Sharing your machine locally affected. Setting up the hardware This section shows the steps to set up the hardware as is explained in the Quick Installation Guide.
OS Windows • • • • Macintosh • • • • Linux Requirement (recommended) Contents • • • • Printer driver: Use this driver to take full advantage of your machine’s features. Smart Panel: This program allows you to monitor the machine’s status and alerts you when an error occurs during printing. Printer Settings Utility: This program allows you to set up printer’s other options from your computer. SetIP: Use this program to set your machine’s TCP/IP addresses.
3. Select Install now. Linux Item Requirement (recommended) Operating system RedHat® Enterprise Linux WS 4, 5 (32/64 bit) Fedora Core 2~10 (32/64 bit) SuSE Linux 9.1 (32 bit) OpenSuSE® 9.2, 9.3, 10.0, 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 11.0, 11.1 (32/64 bit) Mandrake 10.0, 10.1 (32/64 bit) Mandriva 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 (32/64 bit) Ubuntu 6.06, 6.10, 7.04, 7.10, 8.04, 8.10 (32/64 bit) SuSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 9, 10 (32/64 bit) Debian 3.1, 4.0, 5.0 (32/64 bit) CPU Pentium® IV 2.
window will appear. If your machine is not connected yet to the computer, click How to connect?. How to connect? gives detailed information about how to connect the machine. Follow the instructions in the window. 9. Click Finish. If the printer driver does not work properly, follow the steps below to repair or reinstall the driver. a)Make sure that the machine is connected to your machine and powered on.
connection. •For Mac OS X 10.5 ~ 10.6, click Default and find the USB connection. 17. For Mac OS X 10.3, if Auto Select does not work properly, select Samsung in Printer Model and your machine name in Model Name. •For Mac OS X 10.4, if Auto Select does not work properly, select Samsung in Print Using and your machine name in Model. •For Mac OS X 10.5 ~ 10.6, if Auto Select does not work properly, select Select a driver to use... and your machine name in Print Using.
c)Click the icon at the bottom of the desktop. When the Terminal screen appears, type in: [root@localhost root]#cd /opt/Samsung/mfp/uninstall/ [root@localhost uninstall]#./uninstall.sh d)Click Uninstall. e)Click Next. f)Click Finish. Setting up a client computer 1.Install your printer driver (See "Installing USB connected machine’s driver" on page 30, "Installing network connected machine’s driver" on page 37). 2.Click the Windows Start menu. 3.Select All programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. 4.
network setup (clp-320n(k)/clp-321n/clp-325w(k)/clp-326w only) 3. This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for setting up the network connected machine and software. This chapter includes: • • Network environment Introducing useful network programs • • Network environment SyncThru™ Web Service You need to set up the network protocols on the machine to use it as your network machine. You can set up the basic network settings through the machine's control panel or network setting programs.
Printing network configuration report You can print a Network Configuration Report from the machine's control panel that will show the current machine’s network settings. This will help you to set up a network and troubleshoot problems. To print the report: In ready mode, press and hold the (cancel button) for about 5 seconds. You can find your machine’s MAC address and IP address. For example: • MAC Address: 00:15:99:41:A2:78 • IP Address: 192.0.0.192 4.
example, 00:15:99:29:51:A8 becomes 0015992951A8. •IP Address: Enter a new IP address for your printer. For example, if your computer’s IP address is 192.168.1.150, enter 192.168.1.X. (X is number between 1 and 254 other than the computer’s address.) •Subnet Mask: Enter a Subnet Mask. •Default Gateway: Enter a Default Gateway. 6.Select Apply, then OK, and OK again. The printer will automatically print the configuration report. Confirm that all the settings are correct. Quit Safari.
A log-in page appears. 4. Type in the ID and Password then click Login. If it’s your first time logging into SyncThru™ Web Service, type in the below default ID and password. •ID: admin •Password: sec00000 5. When the SyncThru™ Web Service window opens, click Settings > Network Settings > Restore Default. 6. Click Clear for network. 7. Turn off and restart machine to apply settings. Installing network connected machine’s driver • For CLP-325W(K)/, you can access Wireless Setting and Installation menu.
-Turn off the firewall and Search again. For Window operating system, click Start > Control Panel > Windows Firewall, and inactivate this option. For other operating system, refer to its on-line guide. -Turn off the firewall from the third party's program beside the operating system. Refer to the manual provided by individual programs. •Direct Input The Direct Input allows you to search a specific machine on the network. -Search by IP address: Enter the IP address or the host name. Then click Next.
c)Double-click CD-ROM icon that appears on your Macintosh desktop. d)Double-click the MAC_Installer folder. e)Double-click the Installer OS X icon. f)Enter the password and click OK. g)The Samsung Installer window opens. Click Continue. h)Read the license agreement and click Continue. i)Click Agree to agree to the license agreement. j)Select Uninstall and click Uninstall. k)When the message which warns that all applications will close on your computer appears, Click Continue.
wireless network setup (clp-325w(k)/clp-326w only) 4. This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for setting up the wireless network connected machine and software.
Setting a wireless network with the WPS button If your machine and an access point (or wireless router) support Wi-Fi Protected Setup™(WPS), you can easily configure the wireless network settings by pressing the WPS ( ) button on the control panel. If you want to use the wireless network using the infrastructure mode, make sure that the network cable is disconnected from the machine.
Installing the machine on a wireless network with an access point (Windows) Items to prepare Ensure you have the following items ready. • Access point • Network-connected computer • Software CD that was provided with your machine • The machine installed with a wireless network interface • USB cable Creating the infrastructure network in Windows When the items are ready, follow the steps below: 1. Check whether the USB cable is connected to the machine. 2.Turn on your computer, access point, and machine. 3.
must contact the network administrator to get the static IP address. For example: If computer’s network information is as shown below: -IP address: 169.254.133.42 -Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0 Then, the machine’s network information should be as below: -IP address: 169.254.133. 43 -Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0 (Use the computer’s subnet mask.) -Gateway: 169.254.133.1 9.When the wireless network setting is completed, disconnect the USB cable between the computer and machine. Click on Next. 10.
proper WEP key can access the network. •Encryption: Select the encryption (None, WEP64, WEP128). •Network Key: Enter the encryption network key value. •Confirm Network Key: Confirm the encryption network key value. •WEP Key Index: If you are using the WEP Encryption, select the appropriate WEP Key Index. The wireless network security window appears when the ad-hoc network has security setting. The wireless network security window appears.
follow the instructions in the window. 15.After searching, the window shows the wireless network devices. Select the name (SSID) of the access point you are using and click on Next. When you set the wireless configuration manually, click on Advanced Setting. •Enter the wireless Network Name: Enter the SSID of access point you want (SSID is case-sensitive). •Operation Mode: Select Infrastructure. •Authentication: Select an authentication type.
and Signal is Printer Self Network. Then, click on Next. If you want to use other ad-hoc settings, select another wireless network from the list. If you want to change ad-hoc settings click the Advanced Setting button. •Enter the wireless Network Name: Enter the SSID name you want (SSID is case-sensitive). •Operation Mode: Select Ad-hoc. •Channel: Select the channel (Auto Setting or 2412 MHz to 2467 MHz). •Authentication: Select an authentication type.
For example: •MAC Address: 00:15:99:41:A2:78 •IP Address: 192.0.0.192 IP setting using SetIP Program (Windows) This program is for manually setting the network IP address of your machine using its MAC address to communicate with the machine. A MAC address is the hardware serial number of the network interface and can be found in the Network Configuration Report. For using the SetIP program, disable the computer firewall before continuing by performing the following: 1.
1.Check whether or not the network cable is connected to the machine. If not, connect the machine with a standard network cable. 2.Start a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Safari or Firefox and enter your machine’s new IP address in the browser window. For example, 3.Click on Login on the upper right of the SyncThru™ Web Service website. A log-in page appears. 4.Type in the ID and Password then click on Login.
PC Connection Error •The configured network address is unable to connect between your computer and machine. -For a DHCP network environment The print receives the IP address automatically (DHCP) when computer is configured to DHCP. -For a Static network environment The machine uses the static address when the computer is configured to static address. For example: If computer’s network information is as shown below: -IP address: 169.254.133.42 -Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.
basic setup 5. After installation is complete, you may want to set the machine’s default settings. Refer to the next section if you would like to set or change values. This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for setting up the machine. This chapter includes: • • Altitude adjustment Setting the default tray and paper • • Altitude adjustment From your computer The print quality is affected by atmospheric pressure, which is determined by the height of the machine above sea level.
3.Select Printer and click Properties… 4.Click Advanced tab. 5.Select tray (source) and its options, such as paper size and type. 6.Press OK. If your machine is connected to the network, you can set the humidity mode via SyncThru™ Web Service. 4. Click Setting > Humidity. Select the appropriate value from the drop-down list, and then click Apply. Using the power saving feature When you will not be using the machine for a while, you can use this feature to save power.
media and tray 6. This chapter introduces you how to load originals and print media into your machine. This chapter includes: • • • • • • Selecting print media Changing the tray size Loading paper in the tray Selecting print media Printing on special media Setting the paper size and type Using the output support Media sizes supported in each mode You can print on a variety of print media, such as plain paper, envelopes, labels, and transparencies.
Changing the tray size To load different sizes of paper, such as Legal-sized paper, you need to adjust the paper guides to extend the paper tray. To change the tray size to other size, you must adjust the paper length/width guides properly. 4. Slide the paper length guide until it lightly touches the end of the paper stack. Squeeze the paper width guide and slide it to the edge of the paper stack without causing it to bend.
3. Squeeze the paper width guide and slide it to the edge of the lever. A 4 •Do not use a paper with more than 6 mm (0.24 inch.) curl. R LT 5. Close the paper cover. 6. Slide the tray back into the machine until it clicks. 7. Set the paper type and size for the tray ("Setting the paper size and type" on page 58). If you experience problems with paper feeding, check whether the paper meets the media specifications.
6. Insert the tray back into the machine. 7. To print in application, open an application and start the print menu. 8. Open Printing Preferences (See "Opening printing preferences" on page 60). 9. Press the Paper tab in Printing Preferences and select an appropriate paper type, size and source. 10. Press OK. 11. Start printing in application. If you experience problems with paper feeding, check whether the paper meets the media specification.
guide. For example, if you want to use a label, set the paper type to Label. 9.Select Manual Feeder in paper source, then press OK. 10.Start printing in application. If you are printing multiple pages, load the next sheet after the first page prints out, and press the Cancel ( ) button. Repeat this step for every page to be printed. If the paper that you need to print is shorter than length 222 mm (8.74 inches), press and unlatch the guide lock in the tray, push the tray in manually.
• • • • • CardStock: 105 to 163 g/m2 (28 to 43 lbs bond) cardstock. Bond: 105 to 120 g/m2 (28 to 32 lbs bond) bond. Archive: 70 to 90 g/m2 (19 to 24 lbs bond). If you need to keep the print-out for a long time, such as for archives. Glossy Photo: 111 to 220 g/m2 (30 to 58 lbs bond) glossy photo paper. Matte Photo: 111 to 220 g/m2 (30 to 58 lbs bond) matte photo paper. overhead projector. Envelopes Successful printing on envelopes depends upon the quality of the envelopes.
• • Do not run a sheet of labels through the machine more than once. The adhesive backing is designed for only a single pass through the machine. Do not use labels that are separating from the backing sheet or are wrinkled, bubbled, or otherwise damaged. Glossy photo Load one paper in the tray at a time, glossy side facing up. • • Card stock/Custom-sized paper Recommended media: Glossy paper (Letter) for this machine by HP Brochure Paper (Product: Q6611A).
printing 7. This chapter explains common printing tasks. This chapter includes: • • • • • • • • • • • Introducing useful software program Printer driver features Basic printing Opening printing preferences Using help Using special print features The procedures in this chapter are mainly based on Windows XP.
1. Open the document you want to print. 2. Select Print from the File menu. The Print window appears. 3. Select your machine from the Select Printer list. Opening printing preferences You can preview the settings you selected on the upper right of the Printing Preferences. 1. Open the document you want to print. 2. Select Print from the File menu. The Print window appears. 3. Select your machine from the Select Printer. 4. Click Properties or Preferences.
3. Click Add. When you save Presets, all current driver settings are saved. If you click Add, the Add button changes to the Update button. Select more options and click Update, settings will be added to the Presets you made. To use a saved setting, select it from the Presets drop-down list. The machine is now set to print according to the setting you selected. To delete saved settings, select it from the Presets drop-down list and click Delete.
Printing on both sides of the paper (Manual) Fitting your document to a selected paper size You can print on both sides of a paper (duplex). Before printing, decide how you want your document oriented. You can use this feature with Letter, Legal, A4, US Folio or Oficio sized paper (See "Print media specifications" on page 92). This feature allows you to scale your print job to any selected paper size regardless of the document size.
6.When you have finished, click OK or Print until you exit the Print window. To stop printing the watermark, select None from the Watermark drop-down list. 8.The file is not printed. Instead, it is stored on your computer hard disk drive. Editing a watermark Using a page overlay The overlay document size must match same as the document you print. Do not create an overlay with a watermark. 1.
Sound > Devices and Printers. -For Windows Server 2008 R2, select Control Panel > Hardware > Devices and Printers. 3.Select the your machine’s driver and right-click to open Properties. 4.In printer driver properties, select Device Options. 5.Select necessary options in the Printer Language drop-down list. 1.To change the print settings from your software application, access Printing Preferences (See "Opening printing preferences" on page 60). 2.Click the Graphics tab then select Advanced in Color Mode. 3.
3. Choose your paper size, orientation, scaling, other options, and make sure that your machine is selected. Click OK. printer item has a ► mark, you can select other printer drivers connected with the selected printer. Printing to a file (PRN) You will sometimes need to save the print data as a file. You can print the document to a file instead of routing it directly to a printer. The document is saved with the printer formating, such as font selection and color specifications, in a .
Graphics The Graphics dialog provides options for selecting Quality and Color Mode. Select Graphics from the drop-down list under Orientation to access the graphic features. •Quality: This option allows you to select the printing resolution. The higher the setting, the sharper the clarity of printed characters and graphics. A higher setting will also increase the time it takes to print a document. •Color Mode: You can set the color options.
4. Change the print job properties using the following four tabs displayed at the top of the window. •General: This option allows you to change the paper size, the paper type, and the orientation of the documents. It adds start and end banners, and changes the number of pages per sheet. •Text: This option allows you to specify the page margins and set the text options such as spacing or columns.
management tools 8. This chapter introduces management tools provided to help you make full use of your machine. This chapter includes: • • Introducing useful management tools Using SyncThru™ Web Service • • Introducing useful management tools Information tab The programs below help you to use your machine conveniently. • "Using SyncThru™ Web Service" on page 68. • "Using the Smart Panel program" on page 69. • "Using the Unified Linux Driver Configurator" on page 70.
•Contact Information: You can view the contact information. •Link: You can view the links to useful sites where you can download or check information. E-mail notification setup You can receive emails about your machine’s status by setting this option. By setting information such as IP address, host name, e-mail address and SMTP server information, the machine status (toner cartridge shortage or machine error) will be sent to a certain person's e-mail automatically.
1. Click Print & Fax in System Preferences. 2. Select printer in list and click Open Printer Queue…. 3. Click Printer Setup. 4. Click Utility tab. 5. Click Open Printer Utility. The Smart Panel program displays the current status of the machine, the estimated level of toner remaining in the toner cartridge(s), and various other types of information. You can also change settings. Toner Level View the level of toner remaining in the toner cartridge(s).
The printer control buttons are, as follows: •Refresh: Renews the available machines list. •Add Printer: Allows you to add a new machines. •Remove Printer: Removes the selected machine. •Set as Default: Sets the current selected machine as a default machine. •Stop/Start: Stops/starts the machine. •Test: Allows you to print a test page to ensure the machine is working properly. •Properties: Allows you to view and change the printer properties.
maintenance 9. This chapter provides information about maintaining your machine and the toner cartridge. This chapter includes: • • Printing a machine report Cleaning a machine • • Storing the toner cartridge Tips for moving & storing your machine 3. Grasp the handles on the toner cartridge and pull to remove the cartridge from the machine. Printing a machine report You can print a configuration page to view current printer settings, or to help troubleshoot printer problems.
area. •Be careful not to scratch the surface of the imaging unit. •If you leave the front cover open for more than a few minutes, the imaging unit can be exposed to light. This will cause damage to the imaging unit. Close the front cover should the installation need to be halted for any reason. 6. With a dry lint-free cloth, wipe away any dust and spilled toner from the toner cartridges area and their cavities. 8.
-An environment with extreme changes in humidity or temperature. -Direct sunlight or room light. -Dusty places. -A car for a long period of time. -An environment where corrosive gases are present. -An environment with salty air. Handling instructions • • • Do not touch the surface of the photoconductive drum in the cartridge. Do not expose the cartridge to unnecessary vibrations or shock.
troubleshooting 10. This chapter gives helpful information for what to do if you encounter an error. This chapter includes: • • Redistributing toner Tips for avoiding paper jams • • Clearing paper jams Solving other problems 3. Holding both handles on the toner cartridge, thoroughly rock it from side to side to evenly distribute the toner.
• • • Do not mix paper types in a tray. Use only recommended print media ("Setting the paper size and type" on page 58). Ensure that the recommended side of the print media is facing up in the tray. Clearing paper jams To avoid tearing the paper, pull the jammed paper out slowly and carefully. Follow the instructions in the following sections to clear the jam. Inside the machine Click this link to open an animation about clearing a jam. The fuser area is hot.
1. Gently pull the paper out the output tray. 4. Push the fuser levers upwards. If you do not see the jammed paper or if there is any resistance when you pull, stop and go to the next step. 2. To remove the jammed paper, open the rear cover. The fuser area is hot. Take care when removing paper form the machine. 5. Open the top cover and inner cover. 1 2 3. Carefully remove the paper by pulling in the direction as shown below. Most of the jammed paper can be removed in this step. 6.
7. Close the top cover. Make sure that it is securely closed. Solving other problems The following chart lists some trouble conditions that may occur and the recommended solutions. Follow the suggested solutions until the problem is corrected. If the problem persists, contact a service representative. Other problems include: • See "System problems" on page 78. • See "Power problems" on page 78. • See "Paper feeding problems" on page 79. • See "Printing problems" on page 80.
Condition Condition Suggested solutions The machine is not • receiving power, or the connection cable between the computer and the machine is not connected properly. Plug in the power cord and press Power ( button on the control panel. ) Paper sticks together. Suggested solutions • • • • • Disconnect the machine cable and reconnect it. -For Local Printing Multiple sheets of paper do not feed. Different types of paper may be stacked in the tray. Load paper of only one type, size and weight.
Printing problems Condition The machine does not print. Condition Possible cause Possible cause Suggested solutions The document size is so big that the hard disk space of the computer is insufficient to access the print job. Allocate more hard disk space on your computer for spooling, and try printing. The output tray is full. It can hold up to 80 (80 g/m2) sheets of plain paper. Once the paper is removed from the output tray, the machine resumes printing.
Condition The machine prints, but the text is wrong, garbled, or incomplete. Pages print, but they are blank. The machine does not print PDF file correctly. Some graphics, text, or illustrations are missing. Possible cause Suggested solutions Condition Possible cause Suggested solutions The machine cable is loose or defective. Disconnect the machine cable and reconnect. Try a print job that you have already printed successfully.
Condition Suggested solutions The top half of the paper is printed lighter than the rest of the paper The toner might not adhere properly to this type of paper. • Change the printer option and try again. Go to the Printing Preferences, click the Paper tab, and set the paper type to Recycled. Toner specks • • Dropouts White Spots Condition Vertical lines If black vertical streaks appear on the page: • The imaging unit has probably been scratched.
Condition Background scatter A Toner particles are around bold characters or pictures Misformed characters Suggested solutions Condition Background scatter results from bits of toner randomly distributed on the printed page. • The paper may be too damp. Try printing with a fresh ream of paper. Do not open packages of paper until necessary so that the paper does not absorb too much moisture.
Condition Character Voids A Horizontal stripes Refer to the Microsoft Windows User’s Guide that came with your computer for further information on Windows error messages. Suggested solutions Character voids are white areas within parts of characters that should be solid black: • If you are using transparencies, try another type of transparency. Because of the composition of transparencies, some character voids are normal. • You may be printing on the wrong surface of the paper.
condition Some color images come out all black. Some color images come out in unexpected color. Suggested solutions This is a known bug in Ghostscript (until GNU Ghostscript version 7.05) when the base color space of the document is indexed color space and it is converted through CIE color space. Because Postscript uses CIE color space for Color Matching System, you should upgrade Ghostscript on your system to at least GNU Ghostscript version 7.06 or later. You can find recent Ghostscript versions at www.
supplies 11. This chapter provides information about purchasing supplies and maintenance parts available for your machine. This chapter includes: • • • • • • How to purchase Available supplies Maintenance parts Available accessories may differ from country to country. Contact your sales representatives to obtain the list of available accessories.
A toner cartridge has reached its estimated cartridge life. The printer stops printing. Also, the Smart Panel program window appears on the computer telling you to replace the cartridge (See "Using the Smart Panel program" on page 69). At this stage, the toner cartridge needs to be replaced. Check the model number for the toner cartridge used in your machine (See "Available supplies" on page 86). Samsung does not recommend using non-genuine Samsung toner cartridge such as refilled or remanufactured.
1. Turn the machine off, then wait a few minutes for the machine to cool. 2. Press the release button, completely open the front cover. 6. Take a new imaging unit out of its package. •Don’t use sharp objects such as a knife or scissors to open the imaging unit package. You could damage the surface of the imaging unit. •Be careful not to scratch the surface of the imaging unit. •To prevent damage, do not expose the imaging unit to light for more than a few minutes.
6. Insert the new container into position and then push it to make sure that it is firmly seated in place. Each LED blinks red in a repeated order. Wait for about 1.5 minutes for your machine to get ready. Replacing the waste toner container When the life span of the waster toner container has expired, the Smart Panel program window appears on the computer, indicating the waste toner container needs to be replaced. Otherwise, your machine stops printing. 1.
specifications 12. This chapter covers the machine’s primary specifications. This chapter includes: • • • • Hardware specifications Environmental specifications Electrical specifications Print media specifications The specification values are listed below: specification are subject to change without notice: See www.samsung.com/printer for possible changes in information. Hardware specifications Item Description Height 243 mm (9.57 inches) Depth 313 mm (12.32 inches) Width 388 mm (15.
Item Power ratinga Power consumption Description 110 volt models AC 110 - 127 V 220 volt models AC 220 - 240 V Average operating mode Less than 350 W Ready mode Less than 60 W Power save mode • • • Power off mode Less than 0.45 W CLP-320(K)/CLP-321/CLP-325(K)/ CLP-326: Less than 5 W CLP-320N(K)/CLP-321N: Less than 6 W CLP-325W(K)/CLP-326W: Less than 7 W a. See the rating label on the machine for the correct voltage, frequency (hertz) and type of current for your machine.
Print media specifications Type Size Weighta Dimensions Letter 216 x 279 mm (8.50 x 11.00 inches) Legal 216 x 356 mm (8.50 x 14.00 inches) US Folio 216 x 330 mm (8.50 x 13.00 inches) A4 210 x 297 mm (8.26 x 11.69 inches) Oficio 216 x 343 mm (8.50 x 13.50 inches) JIS B5 182 x 257 mm (7.17 x 10.12 inches) ISO B5 176 x 250 mm (6.93 x 9.84 inches) Executive 184 x 267 mm (7.25 x 10.5 inches) A5 148 x 210 mm (5.83 x 8.27 inches) A6 105 x 148 mm (4.13 x 5.83 inches) Monarch 98 x 191 mm (3.
g. Recommended media: Glossy paper (Letter) for this machine by HP Brochure Paper (Product: Q6611A). Glossy paper (A4) for this machine by HP Superior Paper 160 glossy (Product: Q6616A).
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glossary The following glossary helps you get familiar with the product by understanding the terminologies commonly used with printing as well as mentioned in this user’s guide. client. BOOTP enables 'diskless workstation' computers to obtain an IP address prior to loading any advanced operating system. CCD 802.11 Charge Coupled Device (CCD) is a hardware which enables the scan job. CCD Locking mechanism is also used to hold the CCD module to prevent any damage when you move the machine. 802.
DIMM Emulation Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM), a small circuit board that holds memory. DIMM stores all the data within the machine like printing data, received fax data. Emulation is a technique of one machine obtaining the same results as another. An emulator duplicates the functions of one system with a different system, so that the second system behaves like the first system.
HDD ITU-T Hard Disk Drive (HDD), commonly referred to as a hard drive or hard disk, is a non-volatile storage device which stores digitally-encoded data on rapidly rotating platters with magnetic surfaces. The International Telecommunication Union is an international organization established to standardize and regulate international radio and telecommunications.
MMR PDF Modified Modified READ (MMR) is a compression method recommended by ITU-T T.6. Portable Document Format (PDF) is a proprietary file format developed by Adobe Systems for representing two dimensional documents in a device independent and resolution independent format. Modem PostScript A device that modulates a carrier signal to encode digital information, and also demodulates such a carrier signal to decode transmitted information.
between nodes on a network. It also provides an authenticated Inter-process communication mechanism. UNC Path Uniform Naming Convention (UNC) is a standard way to access network shares in Window NT and other Microsoft products. The format of a UNC path is: \\\\ SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) is the standard for e-mail transmissions across the Internet.
XPS XML Paper Specification (XPS) is a specification for a Page Description Language (PDL) and a new document format, which has benefits for portable document and electronic document, developed by Microsoft. It is an XML-based specification, based on a new print path and a vector-based device-independent document format.
index A J adjusting jam tray size 50 L booklet printing 61 LED status/toner 26 wireless 26 booklets 61 cancel 27 demo print 27 power 27 print screen 26 wps 27 Linux common Linux problems 84 driver installation for network connected 39 printer properties 67 printing 66 supplied software 29 system requirements 30 unified driver configurator 70 C change percentage of your document 62 cleaning inside 72 outside 72 cleaning a machine 72 control panel 25 create 63 delete 63 print 63 P paper changing
printing a document Windows 59 printing to a file 65 Printing a demo page 28 printing a document Linux 66 Macintosh 65 U understanding the control panel 26 cancel button 27 USB cable driver installation 30 using help 61 printing a machine report 72 using overlay in windows 63 problem, solve using watermarks in windows 62 printing quality 81 problems paper feeding problems 79 R regulatory information 11 W watermark create 62 delete 63 edit 63 print 62 Windows S safety information 7 symbols 7 s
