Samsung CLX-3160 User Manual

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Page 3 - Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE

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

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

Page 5 - 11. Using USB flash memory

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

Page 6 - 15. Specifications

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

Page 7 - Ozone Safety

Installing Printer Software in Windows94Select Custom installation. Click Next.5The list of printers available on the network appears. Select the prin

Page 8 - Ringer Equivalence Number

Installing Printer Software in Windows10Otherwise, just click Finish.NOTE: After setup is complete, if your printer driver doesn’t work properly, rein

Page 9 - EC Certification

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

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

Page 11 - 1 Introduction

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

Page 12 - Printer overview

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

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1.1 <Introduction>1 IntroductionThank you for purchasing this Samsung multifunctional product. Your machine provides printing, copying, scanni

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

Page 15 - Finding more information

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

Page 16 - Selecting a location

Basic Printing17Using a Favorite Setting The Favorites option, which is visible on each properties tab, allows you to save the current properties set

Page 17 - 2 System setup

Advanced Printing183 Advanced PrintingThis chapter explains printing options and advanced printing tasks. NOTE: • Your printer driver Properties windo

Page 18 - Setting the date and time

Advanced Printing19Printing PostersThis feature allows you to print a single-page document onto 4, 9, or 16 sheets of paper, for the purpose of pastin

Page 19 - Keypad letters and numbers

Advanced Printing20Printing on Both Sides of PaperYou can print on both sides of a sheet of paper. Before printing, decide how you want your document

Page 20 - Using the save modes

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

Page 21 - 3 Software overview

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

Page 22 - System requirements

Sharing the Printer Locally234 Sharing the Printer LocallyYou can connect the printer directly to a selected computer, which is called “host computer,

Page 23 - 4 Network setup

Using Smart Panel245 Using Smart PanelSmart Panel is a program that monitors and informs you of the status of the printer, and allows you to customize

Page 24 - Setting Ethernet speed

1.2 <Introduction>Printer overviewThese are the main components of your machine:Front view1ADF (automatic document feeder)aa. Automatic docum

Page 25 - Loading originals and print

Using Smart Panel25Driver Setting (Only for Windows)You can use the printer properties window, which allows you to access all of the printer options y

Page 26 - Selecting print media

Scanning266 ScanningScanning with your machine lets you turn pictures and text into digital files on your computer. Then you can fax or e-mail the fil

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Scanning27Using Samsung SmarThruFollow these steps to start scanning using the SmarThru:1Make sure that your machine and computer are turned on and pr

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Scanning28•SettingsCustomizing settings of Scan To basic functions. Allows you to customize settings for Application, E-mail, OCR, and Web functions.5

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Using Your Printer in Linux297 Using Your Printer in Linux You can use your machine in a Linux environment. This chapter includes:• Getting Started• I

Page 30 - Loading paper

Using Your Printer in Linux305When the installation is complete, click Finish.The installation program has added the Unified Driver Configurator deskt

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Using Your Printer in Linux31Using the Unified Driver ConfiguratorUnified Linux Driver Configurator is a tool primarily intended for configuring Print

Page 32 - In the manual feeder

Using Your Printer in Linux32Classes TabThe Classes tab shows a list of available printer classes.•Refresh : Renews the classes list.•Add Class... : A

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Using Your Printer in Linux33Configuring Printer PropertiesUsing the properties window provided by the Printers configuration, you can change the vari

Page 34 - 6 Copying

Using Your Printer in Linux34The following four tabs display at the top of the window.•General - allows you to change the paper size, the paper type,

Page 35 - Using special copy features

1.3 <Introduction>Control panel overview(CLX-3160FN)1Speed buttons: Allows you to store frequently-dialed fax numbers and enter them with the

Page 36 - 2-up or 4-up copying

Using Your Printer in Linux35The document is scanned and the image preview appears in the Preview Pane.7Change the scan options in the Image Quality a

Page 37 - Clone copying

Using Your Printer in Linux36You can use the following tools to edit the image:For further details about the Image Manager application, refer to the o

Page 38 - Setting copy timeout

Using Your Printer with a Macintosh378 Using Your Printer with a MacintoshYour printer supports Macintosh systems with a built-in USB interface or 10/

Page 39 - 7 Basic printing

Using Your Printer with a Macintosh38Install the Scan driver1Make sure that you connect your printer to the computer. Turn on your computer and printe

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39Printing NOTES: • The Macintosh printer’s properties window that appears in this User’s Guide may differ depending on the printer in use. However th

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40Printer Features SettingThe Printer Features tab provides options for selecting the paper type and adjusting print quality.Select Printer Features f

Page 42 - Scanning to Email

41Scanning If you want to scan documents using other software, you will need to use TWAIN-compliant software, such as Adobe PhotoDeluxe or Adobe Photo

Page 43 - Setting up Address Book

42SOFTWARE SECTION INDEXAadvanced printing, use 18Bbooklet printing 19Ccancelingscan 28Ddocument, printMacintosh 39Windows 12double-sided printing 20E

Page 44 - Printing Address Book

43SscanningLinux 34SmarThru 26TWAIN 28WIA driver 28scanning from Macintosh 41settingdarkness 15favorites 17image mode 15resolutionMacintosh 40Windows

Page 46 - Sending a fax manually

1.4 <Introduction>Control panel overview(CLX-3160N)1Copy: Activates Copy mode. 10Original Type: Selects the document type for the current copy

Page 47 - Receiving a fax

1.5 <Introduction>Understanding the Status LEDThe Status LED on the control panel shows the status of your machine. See the table below to kno

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1.6 <Introduction>Selecting a locationSelect a level, stable place with adequate space for air circulation. Allow extra space for opening cove

Page 49 - Receiving faxes in memory

2.1 <System setup>2 System setupThis chapter gives you an overview of menus available on your machine and step-by-step instructions for settin

Page 50 - Other ways to fax

2.2 <System setup>Changing the display languageTo change the language that appears on the control panel, follow these steps:1 Press Menu until

Page 51 - Forwarding faxes

2.3 <System setup>Setting sounds (CLX-3160FN only)You can control the following sounds:• Key Sound: Turns the key sound on or off. With this o

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© 2006 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.This manual is provided for information purposes only. All information included herein is sub

Page 53 - Fax setup (CLX-3160FN only)

2.4 <System setup>Correcting numbers or namesIf you make a mistake while entering a number or name, press the left Scroll button to delete the

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3.1 <Software overview>3 Software overviewThis chapter gives you an overview of the software that comes with your machine. Further details abo

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3.2 <Software overview>System requirementsBefore you begin, ensure that your system meets the following requirements:WindowsItem Requirements

Page 56 - Group dial numbers

4.1 <Network setup>4 Network setupThis chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for setting up your machine for network connections.This ch

Page 57 - Deleting a Address Book entry

4.2 <Network setup>5 Enter a byte between 0 and 255 using the number keypad and press the Scroll buttons to move between bytes.Repeat this to

Page 58 - 11 Using USB flash memory

5.1 <Loading originals and print media>5 Loading originals and print mediaThis chapter introduces you to how to load originals and print media

Page 59 - Customizing Scan to USB

5.2 <Loading originals and print media>To load an original into the ADF:1 Load the original face up into the ADF. Make sure that the bottom of

Page 60 - Managing USB memory

5.3 <Loading originals and print media>Supported print media types and sizesType Size Dimensions Weight Capacityaa. Maximum capacity may diffe

Page 61 - Viewing the USB memory status

5.4 <Loading originals and print media>Media sizes supported in each modeGuidelines for selecting and storing print mediaWhen selecting or loa

Page 62 - 12 Ordering supplies and

5.5 <Loading originals and print media>Transparencies• To avoid damaging the machine, use only transparencies designed for use in laser printe

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iiContact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDEIf you have any comments or questions regarding Samsung products, contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. Country Custom

Page 64 - Cleaning your machine

5.6 <Loading originals and print media>Loading paperIn the tray 1Load the print media you use for the majority of your print jobs in the tray

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5.7 <Loading originals and print media>8 Close the paper cover.9 Slide the tray 1 back into the machine.You can load letterhead with the desig

Page 66 - Redistributing toner

5.8 <Loading originals and print media>For paper smaller than Letter-sized, return the paper guides to their original positions and adjust the

Page 67 - Replacing the toner cartridge

5.9 <Loading originals and print media>2 Squeeze the manual feeder paper width guides and adjust them to the width of the paper. Do not force

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6.1 <Copying>6 CopyingThis chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for copying documents.This chapter includes:• Selecting the paper tray•

Page 69 - Replacing the Imaging Unit

6.2 <Copying>Reduced or enlarged copyBy using the Reduce/Enlarge button, you can reduce or enlarge the size of a copied image from 25% to 400%

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6.3 <Copying>2-up or 4-up copyingYour machine can print 2 or 4 original images reduced to fit onto one sheet of paper.2 or 4-up copying is ava

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6.4 <Copying>Poster copyingYour machine can print an image onto 9 sheets of paper (3x3). You can paste the printed pages together to make one

Page 72 - Maintenance Parts

6.5 <Copying>Erasing background imagesYou can set the machine to print an image without its background. This copy feature removes the backgrou

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7.1 <Basic printing>7 Basic printingThis chapter explains common printing tasks.Printing a documentYour machine allows you to print from vario

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iiiCONTENTS1. IntroductionSpecial features ...

Page 75 - Clearing paper jams

8.1 <Scanning>8 ScanningScanning with your machine lets you turn pictures and text into digital files that can be stored on your computer. The

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8.2 <Scanning>Scanning using a network connectionIf you have connected your machine to a network and set up network parameters correctly, you

Page 77 - In the paper exit area

8.3 <Scanning>Scanning to a network clientNetwork Scan allows you to remotely scan an original from your network-connected machine to your com

Page 78 - Tips for avoiding paper jams

8.4 <Scanning>Changing the settings for each scan jobYour machine provides you with the following setting options to allow you to customize yo

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8.5 <Scanning>If you are an CLX-3160FN user, you can also press the speed buttons at which you stored the address you want.You can also search

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9.1 <Faxing (CLX-3160FN only)>9 Faxing (CLX-3160FN only)The fax feature is available only on the CLX-3160FN. This chapter gives you informatio

Page 81 - Solving other problems

9.2 <Faxing (CLX-3160FN only)>Recommended resolution settings for different original document types are described in the table below:DarknessY

Page 82 - Printing problems

9.3 <Faxing (CLX-3160FN only)>Confirming a transmission When the last page of your original has been sent successfully, the machine beeps and

Page 83 - Printing quality problems

9.4 <Faxing (CLX-3160FN only)>7 Press Stop/Clear to return to Standby mode.Receiving automatically in Fax mode Your machine is preset to Fax m

Page 84 - Troubleshooting>

9.5 <Faxing (CLX-3160FN only)>5 Call your fax number from another telephone. It is not necessary to place the call from a fax machine. 6 When

Page 85 - Copying problems

iv7. Basic printingPrinting a document ...

Page 86 - Scanning problems

9.6 <Faxing (CLX-3160FN only)>Other ways to faxSending a fax to multiple destinationsYou can use the Multiple Send feature, which allows you t

Page 87 - Fax problems

9.7 <Faxing (CLX-3160FN only)>Adding pages to a delayed faxYou can add pages to the delayed transmissions previously reserved in your machine’

Page 88 - Common Linux problems

9.8 <Faxing (CLX-3160FN only)>5 Press the Scroll buttons until Send Forward appears and press OK.6 Press the Scroll buttons to select On and p

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10.1 <Fax setup (CLX-3160FN only)>10 Fax setup (CLX-3160FN only)This chapter gives you information on setting up your machine for receiving an

Page 90 - Common Macintosh problems

10.2 <Fax setup (CLX-3160FN only)>Auto ReductionWhen receiving a fax containing pages as long as or longer than the paper loaded in the paper

Page 91 - 15 Specifications

10.3 <Fax setup (CLX-3160FN only)>Setting up Address BookYou can set up Address Book with the fax numbers you use most frequently. Your machin

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10.4 <Fax setup (CLX-3160FN only)>You can also search through memory for an entry by pressing Address Book. See page 10.4.Group dial numbersIf

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10.5 <Fax setup (CLX-3160FN only)>Deleting a Address Book entryYou can delete entries in Address Book one by one.1 Press Address Book until De

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11.1 <Using USB flash memory>11 Using USB flash memoryThis chapter explains how to use a USB memory device with your machine. This chapter inc

Page 95 - Software section

11.2 <Using USB flash memory>Scanning to a USB memory deviceYou can scan a document and save the scanned image onto a USB memory device. There

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v12. Ordering supplies and accessoriesSupplies ...

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11.3 <Using USB flash memory>7 Press Stop/Clear to return to Standby mode.Backing up data (CLX-3160FN only)Data in the machine’s memory can be

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11.4 <Using USB flash memory>Viewing the USB memory statusYou can check the amount of memory space available for scanning and saving documents

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12.1 <Ordering supplies and accessories>12 Ordering supplies and accessoriesThis chapter provides information on purchasing supplies and acces

Page 100 - Custom Installation

13.1 <Maintenance>13 MaintenanceThis chapter provides information for maintaining your machine and the toner cartridge.This chapter includes:•

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13.2 <Maintenance>Clearing memoryYou can selectively clear information stored in your machine’s memory.1 Press Menu until System Setup appears

Page 102 - Printing

13.3 <Maintenance>3 Extend the top handle on the imaging unit and then use it to pull the imaging unit out of the machine completely.4 With a

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13.4 <Maintenance>Cleaning the scan unitKeeping the scan unit clean helps ensure the best possible copies. We suggest that you clean the scan

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13.5 <Maintenance>4 Grasp the toner cartridge and align it with the corresponding slot inside the machine. Insert it back into its slot until

Page 105 - Reinstalling Printer Software

13.6 <Maintenance>7 Grasp the toner cartridge and align it with the corresponding slot inside the machine. Insert it into its slot until it cl

Page 106 - Removing Printer Software

13.7 <Maintenance>Replacing the Imaging UnitThe life of the imaging unit is approximately 20,000 pages for black or 50,000 image printing whic

Page 107 - 2 Basic Printing

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

Page 108 - Printer Settings

13.8 <Maintenance>7 Holding the handles on the new imaging unit, push the imaging unit until it sounds ‘click’ into the machine. 8 Remove four

Page 109 - Paper Tab

13.9 <Maintenance>Replacing the Waste Toner ContainerThe life of the waste toner container unit is approximately 1,250 pages for full color 5%

Page 110 - Graphics Tab

13.10 <Maintenance>Maintenance PartsTo avoid print quality and paper feed problems resulting from worn parts and to maintain your printer in t

Page 111 - Printer Tab

13.11 <Maintenance>5 Align the left end of the ADF roller with the slot and push the right end of the roller into the right slot. Rotate the b

Page 112 - Using Help

14.1 <Troubleshooting>14 TroubleshootingThis chapter gives helpful information for what to do if you encounter an error.This chapter includes:

Page 113 - 3 Advanced Printing

14.2 <Troubleshooting>Roller misfeed1 Open the scanner lid.2 Seize the misfed paper, and remove the paper from the feed area by carefully pull

Page 114 - Printing Booklets

14.3 <Troubleshooting>In the optional tray 21 Pull the optional tray 2 out of the machine.2 Remove the jammed paper from the machine.3 Insert

Page 115 - Selected Paper Size

14.4 <Troubleshooting>In the mamual feeder1 Pull the tray 1 out.2 Push the manual feeder tab down.3 Pull the Jammed paper out of the manual fe

Page 116 - Using Watermarks

14.5 <Troubleshooting>5 Open the fuser door. 6 Locate the jammed paper and pull it out.7 Close the fuser door.8 Close the rear cover. Printing

Page 117 - Dear ABC

14.6 <Troubleshooting>[Stop Pressed]Stop/Clear has been pressed during an operation.Try again.Cancel? Yes Your machine’s memory has become fu

Page 118 - 4 Sharing the Printer

xMercury SafetyLAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS. For details

Page 119 - 5 Using Smart Panel

14.7 <Troubleshooting>Mail Exceeds Server SupportThe mail size is larger than the supported size by SMTP server.Divide your mail or reduce the

Page 120 - Program Settings

14.8 <Troubleshooting>Replace/Install Waste Toner TankThe life span of the waste toner tank has expired and the printer will stop printing unt

Page 121 - 6 Scanning

14.9 <Troubleshooting>Printing problemsTransparencies stick together in the paper exit.Use only transparencies specifically designed for laser

Page 122 - Using Samsung SmarThru

14.10 <Troubleshooting>The machine prints, but the text is wrong, garbled, or incomplete.The printer cable is loose or defective.Disconnect th

Page 123 - Scanning Using the WIA Driver

14.11 <Troubleshooting>Vertical linesIf black vertical streaks appear on the page:• The drum inside the toner cartridge has probably been scra

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14.12 <Troubleshooting>Wrinkles or creases• Ensure that the paper is loaded properly.• Check the paper type and quality. See page 5.2.• Turn o

Page 125 - Using Your Printer in Linux

14.13 <Troubleshooting>Scanning problemsImage rubs off the copy easily.• Replace the paper in the tray with paper from a new package.• In high

Page 126 - Configurator

14.14 <Troubleshooting>Network Scan problemsFax problems (CLX-3160FN only)Condition Suggested solutionsI cannot find a scanned image file. You

Page 127 - Ports Configuration

14.15 <Troubleshooting>Common Windows problemsCondition Suggested solutions“File in Use” message appears during installation.Exit all software

Page 128 - Printing a Document

14.16 <Troubleshooting>The machine does not print.The CUPS (Common Unix Printing System) version distributed with SuSE Linux 9.2 (cups-1.1.21)

Page 129 - Scanning a Document

xiWARNING:FCC Regulations state that changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s autho

Page 130 - Using the Image Manager

14.17 <Troubleshooting>The machine does not scan.• Check if a document is loaded into the machine.• Check if your machine is connected to the

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15.1 <Specifications>15 SpecificationsThis chapter includes:• General specifications• Printer specifications• Scanner and copier specification

Page 132 - 8 Using Your Printer with

15.2 <Specifications>Scanner and copier specificationsItem DescriptionCompatibility TWAIN standard / WIA standardScanning methodADF and Flat-b

Page 133 - Setting Up the Printer

1INDEXNumerics2/4-up, special copy 6.3Aaccessoriesorder information 12.1Address Bookgroup dial numbers 10.4speed buttons 10.3speed dial numbers 1

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2jam, clear 14.1loading 5.1Ppaper guidelines 5.4paper jam, clearmanual feeder 14.4optional tray 2 14.3paper exit area 14.4tray 1 14.2paper load

Page 135 - Resolution(Quality)

Samsung PrinterSoftware section

Page 136 - Scanning

1SOFTWARE SECTION CONTENTSChapter 1: INSTALLING PRINTER SOFTWARE IN WINDOWSInstalling Printer Software ...

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

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3Uninstalling the Unified Linux Driver ...... 30Using the Unified Driver Co

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Installing Printer Software in Windows41 Installing Printer Software in WindowsThis chapter includes:• Installing Printer Software• Reinstalling Print

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