Samsung CLP-300 Series User Manual

COLOR LASER PRINTER User’s GuideCLP-300 Series

Introduction1.11 IntroductionCongratulations on the purchase of your printer!This chapter includes:• Special Features• Printer Components• Understandi

Introduction1.2Printer ComponentsThese are the main components of your printer. Note that all illustrations on this User’s Guide are from the CLP-300N

Introduction1.3Understanding the Control PanelLEDsToner LEDsStatus LEDToner LEDsDescriptionlights greenAll LEDs offThe printer is ready to print. slow

Setting Up Your Printer2.12 Setting Up Your PrinterThis chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for setting up your printer.This chapter includes:

Setting Up Your Printer2.2Installing the Toner Cartridges1Open the front cover.2Pull and remove the paper protecting the imaging unit.3Remove four dum

Setting Up Your Printer2.37Grasp the toner cartridges and align them with the slots inside the printer. Insert them into their corresponding slots unt

Setting Up Your Printer2.45Flex the paper sheets back and forth to separate the pages and then fan them while holding one edge. Tap the edges of the s

Setting Up Your Printer2.5Changing the Size of the Paper in the TrayTo change the tray size to other size, you must adjust the paper length guide prop

Setting Up Your Printer2.6Connecting a Printer CableFor Local PrintingTo print from your computer in a local environment, you need to connect your pri

Setting Up Your Printer2.7Turning the Printer On1Plug the power cord into the power receptacle on the rear of the printer. 2Plug the other end into a

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Setting Up Your Printer2.8Installing the Printer Software You must install software using the supplied printer driver CD after you have set up your pr

Using Print Materials3.13 Using Print MaterialsThis chapter describes the types of paper you can use with your printer and how to properly load paper

Using Print Materials3.2Verifying the Output LocationThe printer has the output tray that collects paper face-down, in correct order.NOTES:• If you co

Using Print Materials3.3Printing on Special Print MaterialsPrinting on Envelopes• Only use envelopes recommended for your printer. Before loading enve

Using Print Materials3.4Printing on Transparencies• Place them on a flat surface after removing them from the machine.• Do not leave them in the tray

Using Print Materials3.5Printing on Card Stock or Custom-sized Materials• Postcards, 3in by 5in (index) cards, and other custom-sized materials can be

Basic Printing4.14 Basic Printing This chapter explains common printing tasks.• Printing a Document• Canceling a Print JobPrinting a DocumentThis prin

Maintaining Your Printer5.15Maintaining Your PrinterThis chapter provides information for maintaining your printer and the toner cartridges. This chap

Maintaining Your Printer5.2Managing Toner CartridgesToner Cartridge StorageTo get the maximum results from a toner cartridge, keep the following guide

Maintaining Your Printer5.34Grasp the toner cartridge and align it with the corresponding slot inside the printer. Insert it back into its slot until

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Maintaining Your Printer5.46Remove the cartridge cap.NOTE: If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and wash it in cold water. Hot

Maintaining Your Printer5.55Extend the top handle on the imaging unit and then use it to pull the imaging unit out of the printer completely.6Take a n

Maintaining Your Printer5.6Replacing the Waste Toner ContainerThe life of the waste toner container unit is approximately 1,250 pages for full color 5

Maintaining Your Printer5.7Cleaning the PrinterDuring the printing process, particles of paper, toner, and dust can accumulate inside the printer. Ove

Maintaining Your Printer5.87Push the imaging unit until it sounds 'click' in to the printer. 8Close the front cover firmly. CAUTION: If the

Solving Problems6.16 Solving ProblemsThis chapter provides helpful information for what to do if you encounter an error while using your printer. This

Solving Problems6.2Solving General Printing ProblemsFor problems with the operation of your printer, refer to the table for suggested solutions.Proble

Solving Problems6.3Half the page is blank.The page orientation setting may be incorrect.Change the page orientation in your application. For details,

Solving Problems6.4If you cannot find the jammed paper, go to the next step.2To remove the jammed paper, open the rear cover.3Carefully remove the pap

Solving Problems6.5Tips for Avoiding Paper JamsBy selecting the correct paper types, most paper jams can be avoided. If a paper jam occurs, follow the

3CONTENTS1.IntroductionSpecial Features ...

Solving Problems6.6Vertical linesIf black vertical streaks appear on the page:• A imaging unit has probably been scratched. Remove the imaging unit an

Solving Problems6.7Back of printouts are dirty• Check for leaking toner. Clean the inside of the printer. See “Cleaning the Inside of the Printer” on

Solving Problems6.8Troubleshooting Error MessagesWhen the printer experiences an error, the control panel will indicate an error message with the indi

Solving Problems6.9Common Macintosh ProblemsProblem Possible Cause and SolutionThe printer does not print PDF file correctly. Some parts of graphics,

Solving Problems6.10I am using BSD lpr (Slackware, Debian, older distributions) and some options chosen in LLPR don’t seem to take effect.Legacy BSD l

Using Your Printer on a Network7.17Using Your Printer on a Network If you work in a networked environment, the printer can be shared by other users on

Using Your Printer on a Network7.27Select the name of your printer and click " ". NOTE: If you cannot find your printer name click " &q

Specifications8.18 SpecificationsThis chapter includes:• Printer Specifications• Paper SpecificationsPrinter SpecificationsItem Specifications and De

Specifications8.2Supported Sizes of PaperNOTE: You may experience jams when using print materials with a length of less than 140 mm (5.5 in). For opti

Specifications8.3Paper SpecificationsPaper Output CapacityPaper Input CapacityCategory SpecificationsAcid Content 5.5 ~ 8.0 pHCaliper 0.094 ~ 0.18 mm

4Cleaning the Printer ... 5.7Cleaning the

Specifications8.4• Condition: Envelopes should not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged.• Temperature: You should use envelopes that are compatib

1INDEXCcard stock, print 3.5cleaninginside 5.7outside 5.7components 1.2configuration page, print 5.1connectingnetwork 2.6, 5.8USB 2.6custom-sized mate

Samsung PrinterSoftware section

1Software section ContentsChapter 1: INSTALLING PRINTER SOFTWARE IN WINDOWSInstalling Printer Software ...

2Using an Existing Watermark ... 21Creating a Watermark ...

3Chapter 7: USING YOUR PRINTER WITH A MACINTOSHInstalling Software for Macintosh ...

Installing Printer Software in Windows41 Installing Printer Software in WindowsThis chapter includes:• Installing Printer Software• Changing the Softw

Installing Printer Software in Windows5NOTE: If your printer is not already connected to the computer, the following window will appear.• After connec

Installing Printer Software in Windows63Click Next. • If necessary, select a language from the drop-down list.• View User’s Guide: Allows you to view

Installing Printer Software in Windows79To register yourself as a user of Samsung Printers in order to receive information from Samsung, select the ch

iImportant Precautions and Safety InformationWhen using this machine, these basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire,

Installing Printer Software in Windows85The list of printers available on the network appears. Select the printer you want to install from the list an

Installing Printer Software in Windows95The list of printers available on the network appears. Select the printer you want to install from the list an

Installing Printer Software in Windows10Changing the Software LanguageAfter installation of the software, you can change the display language. 1Click

Installing Printer Software in Windows11Removing Printer Software1Start Windows.2From the Start menu select Programs or All Programs → your printer dr

Basic Printing122 Basic Printing This chapter explains the printing options and common printing tasks in Windows. This chapter includes:• Printing a D

Basic Printing13Printer SettingsYou can use the printer properties window, which allows you to access all of the printer options you need when using y

Basic Printing14Paper TabUse the following options to set the basic paper handling specifications when you access the printer properties. See “Printin

Basic Printing15Graphics TabUse the following Graphic options to adjust the print quality for your specific printing needs. See “Printing a Document”

Basic Printing16Extras TabYou can select output options for your document. See “Printing a Document” on page 12 for more information about accessing t

Advanced Printing173 Advanced PrintingThis chapter explains printing options and advanced printing tasks. NOTES: • Your printer driver Properties wind

ii Ozone SafetyDuring normal operation, this machine produces ozone. The ozone produced does not present a hazard to the operator. However, it is advi

Advanced Printing18Printing PostersThis feature allows you to print a single-page document onto 4, 9, or 16 sheets of paper, for the purpose of pastin

Advanced Printing19Printing on Both Sides of PaperYou can print on both sides of a sheet of paper. Before printing, decide how you want your document

Advanced Printing20Printing a Reduced or Enlarged Document You can change the size of a page’s content to appear larger or smaller on the printed page

Advanced Printing21Using WatermarksThe Watermark option allows you to print text over an existing document. For example, you may want to have large gr

Advanced Printing22Using OverlaysWhat is an Overlay?An overlay is text and/or images stored in the computer hard disk drive (HDD) as a special file fo

Advanced Printing23Using a Page OverlayAfter an overlay has been created, it is ready to be printed with your document. To print an overlay with a doc

Sharing the Printer Locally244Sharing the Printer LocallyYou can connect the printer directly to a selected computer, which is called “host computer,”

Using Smart Panel255 Using Smart PanelSmart Panel is a program that monitors and informs you of the status of the printer, and allows you to customize

Using Smart Panel26Opening the Troubleshooting GuideUsing the troubleshooting guide, you can view solutions for error status problems.Right-click (in

Using Your Printer in Linux276Using Your Printer in Linux You can use your printer in a Linux environment.This chapter includes:• System Requirements•

iiiDeclaration of Conformity (European Countries)Approvals and CertificationsThe CE marking applied to this product symbolises Samsung Electronics Co.

Using Your Printer in Linux28Installing the Printer Driver1Make sure that you connect the printer to your computer. Turn both the computer and the pri

Using Your Printer in Linux299Click the Connection tab and ensure that the printer port is set properly. If it is not, change the device setting.10You

Using Your Printer in Linux30Uninstalling the Printer Driver1From the Startup Menu icon at the bottom of the desktop, select Linux Printer and then Co

Using Your Printer in Linux31The Properties tab allows you to change the default printer settings.NOTE: Regular users are able to override the system-

Using Your Printer with a Macintosh327Using Your Printer with a MacintoshYour printer supports Macintosh systems with a built-in USB interface or 10/1

Using Your Printer with a Macintosh33Setting Up the Printer Set up for your printer will be different depending on which cable you use to connect the

34Printing NOTES: • The Macintosh printer’s properties window that appears in this User’s Guide may differ depending on the printer in use. However th

35Printer Features SettingThe Printer Features tab provides options for selecting the paper type and adjusting print quality.Select Printer Features f

36Software section IndexAadvanced printing, use 17Bbooklet printing 18Ddocument, printMacintosh 34Windows 12double-sided printing 19EExtras properties

37Windows 4reinstallWindows 10system requirementsLinux 27Macintosh 32uninstallLinux 30Macintosh 32Windows 11status monitor, use 25system requirementsL

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