Samsung CLP 310 User Manual

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selecting and loading print media
This chapter introduces you how to load originals and print media into your machine.
This chapter includes:
• Selecting print media
• Changing the size of the paper in the paper tray
• Printing on special print materials• Adjusting the output support
• Setting the paper size and type
SELECTING PRINT MEDIA
You can print on a variety of print media, such as plain paper, envelopes, 
labels, and transparencies. Always use print media that...

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Specifications on print media
TYPESIZEDIMENSIONSWEIGHTACAPACITYB
Plain paperLetter 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 inches)
• 60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lb bond)
• 60 to 163 g/m
2 (16 to 43 lb bond) 
• 150 sheets of 75 g/m2 
(20 lb bond) paper for the 
tray
• 1 sheet for manual feeding 
in the tray Legal 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches)
Folio 216 x 330 mm (8.5 x 13 inches)
A4 210 x 297 mm (8.26 x 11.69 inches)
Oficio 216 x 343 mm (8.5 x 13.5 inches)
JIS B5 182 x 257 mm (7.16 x...

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Guidelines for special print media
MEDIA TYPEGUIDELINES
Envelopes• Successful printing on envelopes depends upon the 
quality of the envelopes. When selecting envelopes, 
consider the following factors:
- Weight: The weight of the envelope paper should 
not exceed 90 g/m
2 or jamming may occur.
- Construction: Prior to printing, envelopes should 
lie flat with less than 6 mm curl, and should not 
contain air.
- Condition: Envelopes should not be wrinkled, 
nicked, or...

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CHANGING THE SIZE OF THE PAPER IN THE 
PAPER TRAY
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 
guide properly.
1.Pull the tray out of the machine. Open the paper cover and remove 
paper from the tray if necessary. 
2.Pressing and unlatching the guide lock in the top of the tray, pull the tray 
out manually.3.Load...

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manually. Adjust the paper length guide and paper width guide.        
   
5.Close the paper cover.
6.Slide the tray back into the machine until it clicks.
7.After loading paper, set the paper type and size for the tray. See Setting 
the paper size and type on page 36.The tray is preset to Letter or A4 size, depending on your country. To 
change the size to A4 or Letter, you must adjust the lever and paper width 
guide properly.
1 Pull the tray out of the machine....

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PRINTING ON SPECIAL PRINT MATERIALS
The machine can hold special sizes and types of print material, such as 
postcards, note cards, and envelopes. Especially, it is useful for single page 
printing on letterhead or colored paper.
Feeding the print material manually
• Load only one size of print media at a time in the tray.
• To prevent paper jams, do not add paper when there is still paper in 
the tray. This also applies to other types of print media.
• Print media...

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basic printing
This chapter explains common printing tasks.
This chapter includes:
• Printing a document • Canceling a print job
PRINTING A DOCUMENT
Your machine allows you to print from various Windows, Macintosh, or 
Linux applications. The exact steps for printing a document may vary 
depending on the application you use.
For details about printing, see the Software secion.
CANCELING A PRINT JOB
If the print job is waiting in a print queue or print spooler, such as the printer 
group...

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maintenance
This chapter provides information for maintaining your machine and the toner cartridge.
This chapter includes:
• Printing reports
• Cleaning your machine
• Maintaining the cartridge
• Replacing the toner cartridge• Replacing the Imaging Unit
• Replacing the waste toner container
• Maintenance parts
• Managing your machine from the website
PRINTING REPORTS
You can print a configuration report from the machine’s control panel. Use 
the configuration page to view the current...

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5.Pull the imaging unit out of the machine using the groove on the front of 
the imaging unit.
   
6.With a dry lint-free cloth, wipe away any dust and spilled toner from the 
toner cartridges area and their cavities.7.Holding the groove on the front of the imaging unit, push imaging unit in 
to the machine.
 
8.Insert the waste toner container into position and then push it to make 
sure that it is firmly seated in place.
9.Slide the toner cartridge back into the machine.
10.Reinstall all...

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MAINTAINING THE CARTRIDGE
Toner cartridge storage
Toner cartridges contain components that are sensitive to light, 
temperature, and humidity. Samsung suggests users follow the 
recommendations to ensure the optimum performance, highest quality, and 
longest life from your new Samsung toner cartridge.
Store this cartridge in the same environment as the printer it will be used in; 
this should be in controlled office temperature and humidity conditions. The 
toner cartridge should remain...