Samsung CLP 325 User Manual

							CLP-320 Series
Color Laser Printer
User’s Guide
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							Copyright_ 2
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contents
19 About this user’s guide
21 Features of your new product
INTRODUCTION 
23
 23 Machine overview
23 Front view
24 Rear view
 25 Control panel overview
 26 Understanding the control panel
26 Status/ Toner LEDs
26 Wireless LED
 26 Introducing the useful buttons
26 Print screen button
27 Demo print button
27 Cancel button
27 WPS button
27 Power button
GETTING STARTED 
28
 28 Setting up the hardware
28 Location
 28 Printing a demo page
 28 Supplied software
 29 System requirements
29 Microsoft® Windows®
29 Macintosh
30 Linux
 30 Installing USB connected machine’s driver
30 Windows
31 Macintosh
32 Linux
 33 Sharing your machine locally
33 Windows
33 Macintosh
NETWORK SETUP (CLP-320N(K)/CLP-321N/CLP-325W(K)/
CLP-326W ONLY) 
34
 34 Network environment
 34 Introducing useful network programs
34 SyncThru™ Web Service
34 SyncThru™ Web Admin Service
34 SetIP
 34 Using a wired network
35 Printing network configuration report
35 Setting IP address
35 IPv4 configuration
36 IPv6 configuration
36 Restoring factory default settings using SyncThru™ Web Service
 37 Installing network connected machine’s driver
37 Windows
38 Macintosh
39 Linux
WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP (CLP-325W(K)/326W ONLY) 
40
 40 Getting started
40 Choosing your network connection
40 Wireless network name and network key
 40 Choosing the wireless network installation type
40 From the control panel
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40 From the computer
 40 Setting a wireless network with the WPS button
41 Setting a wireless network with the WPS button
 41 Setting a wireless network from the computer
41 Setting a wireless network with USB cable
46 Setting a wireless network with network cable
 48 Completing the installation
 48 Turning the Wi-Fi network on/off
 48 Troubleshooting
48 Solving problems that might occur during setting up the wireless setting 
and installing the machine driver
49 Solving other problems
BASIC SETUP 
50
 50 Altitude adjustment
 50 Setting the default tray and paper
50 From your computer
 51 Using the power saving feature
 51 Changing font setting (CLP-320N(K)/CLP-321N/CLP-325W(K)/ /CLP-
326W only)
 51 Setting the humidity mode
MEDIA AND TRAY 
52
 52 Selecting print media
52 Guidelines for selecting the print media
52 Media sizes supported in each mode
 53 Changing the tray size
 54 Loading paper in the tray
54 In the tray
55 Manual feeding in the tray
 56 Printing on special media
57 Envelopes
57 Transparencies
57 Labels
58 Card stock/Custom-sized paper
58 Letterhead/Preprinted paper
58 Recycled paper
58 Glossy photo
58 Matte photo
 58 Setting the paper size and type
 58 Using the output support
PRINTING 
59
 59 Introducing useful software program
59 Samsung AnyWeb Print
59 Samsung Easy Color Manager
 59 Printer driver features
59 Printer driver
 59 Basic printing
60 Canceling a print job
 60 Opening printing preferences
60 Using a favorite setting
 61 Using help
 61 Using special print features
61 Printing multiple pages on one sheet of paper
61 Printing posters
61 Printing booklets (Manual)
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62 Printing on both sides of the paper (Manual)
62 Change percentage of your document
62 Fitting your document to a selected paper size
62 Using watermarks
63 Using overlay
63 Graphics tab options
 64 Changing the default print settings
 64 Setting your machine as a default machine
 65 Printing to a file (PRN)
 65 Macintosh printing
65 Printing a document
65 Changing printer settings
66 Printing multiple pages on one sheet of paper
 66 Linux printing
66 Printing from applications
67 Printing files
67 Configuring printer properties
MANAGEMENT TOOLS 
68
 68 Introducing useful management tools
 68 Using SyncThru™ Web Service
68 To access SyncThru™ Web Service
68 SyncThru™ Web Service overview
69 E-mail notification setup
69 Setting the system administrator information
 69 Using the Smart Panel program
69 Understanding Smart Panel
70 Changing the Smart Panel Program Settings
 70 Using the Unified Linux Driver Configurator
70 Opening the Unified Driver Configurator
70 Printers configuration window
71 Ports configuration
MAINTENANCE 
72
 72 Printing a machine report
 72 Cleaning a machine
72 Cleaning the outside
72 Cleaning the inside
 73 Storing the toner cartridge
73 Toner cartridge storage
74 Handling instructions
74 Use of non-Samsung and refilled toner cartridge
74 Estimated cartridge life
 74 Tips for moving & storing your machine
TROUBLESHOOTING 
75
 75 Redistributing toner
 75 Tips for avoiding paper jams
 76 Clearing paper jams
76 In the tray
76 Inside the machine
76 In the paper exit area
 78 Solving other problems
78 System problems
78 Power problems
79 Paper feeding problems
80 Printing problems
81 Printing quality problems
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84 Common Windows problems
84 Common Linux problems
85 Common Macintosh problems
SUPPLIES 
86
 86 How to purchase
 86 Available supplies
 86 Maintenance parts
 86 Replacing the toner cartridge
 87 Replacing the imaging unit
 89 Replacing the waste toner container
SPECIFICATIONS 
90
 90 Hardware specifications
 90 Environmental specifications
 90 Electrical specifications
 92 Print media specifications
CONTACT SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE 
94
GLOSSARY 
96
INDEX 
102
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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 operatin g any electrical appliance and whenever using your machine. Also, follow all warnings and 
instructions marked on the machin e and in the accompanying li

terature. After reading this section, keep it in a safe place 
for future reference.
Important safety symbols
This section explains the meanings of all icons and signs in th e users guide. These safety symbols are in order, according to  the degree of 
danger.
Explanation of all icons and signs used in the User’s Guide:
Warning Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury or death.
CautionHazards or unsafe practices that may result  in  minor personal injury or property damage.
Do not attempt.
Do not disassemble.
Do not touch.
Unplug the power cord from the wall socket.
Make sure the machine is grounded to prevent electric shock.
Call the service center for help.
Follow directions explicitly.
Operating environment
 Warning
Do not use if the power cord is damaged or if the 
electrical outlet is not grounded.
►  This could result in electric shock or fire. Do not bend, or place heavy objects on the power 
cord. 
►  Stepping on or allowing the power cord to be 
cru
 shed by a heavy object could result in electric 
shock or fire. 
Do not place anything on top of the machine (water, 
small metal or heavy objects, candles, lit cigarettes, 
etc.).
►  This could result in electric shock or fire. Do not remove the plug by pulling on the cord; do not 
handle the plug with wet hands. 
►  This could result in electric shock or fire. 
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 Caution
During an electrical storm or for a period of 
non-operation, remove the power plug from the 
ele
ctrical outlet. 
►  This could result in electric shock or fire. 
If the plug does not easily ente r the electrical outlet, do not 
attempt to force it in. 
►  Call an electrician to change the electrical outlet, or this 
could result in electric shock.
Be careful, the paper output area is hot. 
►  Burns could occur. Do not allow pets to chew on the AC power, telephone or PC 
interface cords.
►  This could result in electric sho ck o
 r fire and/or injury to your 
pet. 
If the machine has been dropped, or if the cabinet appears 
damaged, unplug the machine from all interface connections 
and
 request assistance from qualified service personnel.
►  Otherwise, this could result  in electr
 ic shock or fire.
If the machine does not operate properly after these 
instructions have been followed, unplug the machine from all 
interface conn
ections and request assistance from qualified 
service personnel.
►  Otherwise, this could result in electric shock or fire.
If the machine exhibits a sudden and distinct change in 
performance, unplug the machine from all interface 
conn
ections and request assistance from qualified service 
personnel.
►  Otherwise, this could result  in ele
 ctric shock or fire.
Operating method
 Caution
Do not forcefully pull the paper out during printing. 
► It can cause damage to the machine.When printing large quantit ies, the bottom part of the 
paper output area may get hot. Do not allow children 
to touch. 
►  Burns can occur.
Be careful not to put your hand between the machine 
and paper tray.
►  You may get injured.When removing jammed paper, do not use tweezers 
or sharp metal objects. 
►  It can damage the machine.
Do not block or push objects into the ventilation opening.
►  This could result in elevated  compo
 nent temperatures which 
can cause damage or fire.
Do not allow too many papers to  stack up in the paper output 
tray.
►  It can damage the machine. 
Be care when replacing paper or removing jammed paper. 
►  New paper has sharp edges and can cause painful cuts.This machines power interception device is the power cord. 
►  To switch off the power supply, remove the power cord from 
the el
 ectrical outlet. 
If the machine gets overh
eated, it 
 releases smoke, 
makes strange noises, or generates an odd odor, 
imme
 diately turn off the power switch and unplug the 
machine.
►  This could result in electric shock or fire. 
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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.
• I
f 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.
►  The machine could fall, causing injury or machine damage.
Do not put a cover over the machine or place it in an airtight 
location, such as a closet.
►  If the machine is not well-ventilated, this could result in fire.
Do not place the machine on an unstable surface.
►  The machine could fall, causing injury or machine damage.Make sure you plug the power cord into a grounded electrical 
outlet.
►  Otherwise, this could result in electric shock or fire.
The machine should be connected to 
the power level which is specified on the label.
►  If you are unsure and want to check the power level you are 
u

sing, contact the elec trical utility company.
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords.
► This can diminish performance, and could result in electric 
shock
  or fire.
Use only No.26 AWGa
a.  AWG: American Wire Gauge  or larger, telephone line cord, if 
necessary.
►  Otherwise, it can cause damage to the machine.
Use the power cord supplied with your machine for safe 
operation. If you are using a cord which is longer than 2 meters 
(6 fe

et) with a 140V machine, then the gauge should be 16 
AWG or larger.
►   Otherwise, it can cause damag e to
  the machine, and could 
result in electric shock or fire.
Maintenance / Checking
 Caution
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before 
cleaning the inside of the machine.  Do not clean
  the 
machine with benzene, paint thinner or alcohol; do 
not spray water directly  into the machine. 
►  This could result in electric shock or fire. 
Keep cleaning supplies away from children. 
►  Children could get hurt.
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Supply usage
 Caution
Do not disassemble the toner cartridge.
► Toner dust can be dangerous if inhaled or 
i

ngested.
When storing supplies such as toner cartridges, keep 
them away from children.
►  Toner dust can be dangerous if inhaled or 
inge
 sted.
Do not burn any of the supplies such as toner 
cartridge or fuser unit.
►  This could cause an explosion or uncontrollable 
fi

re.
Using recycled supplies, such as toner, can cause damage to 
the machine.
►  In case of damage due to the use of recycled supplies, a 
service
  fee will be charged.
When changing the toner cartridge or removing jammed paper, 
be careful not to let toner dust touch your body or clothes.
►  Toner dust can be dangerous if inhaled or ingested.When toner gets on your clothing, do not use hot water to wash 
it. 
►  Hot water sets toner into fabric. Use cold water. 
When you are working inside the machine replacing 
supplies or cleaning the in
si
 de, do not operate the 
machine.
►  You could get injured.
Do not disassemble, repair or rebuild the machine by 
yourself. 
►  It can damage the machine. Call a certified 
tech
 nician when the machine needs repair.
Keep the power cable and the contact surface of the plug clean 
from dust or water.
►  Otherwise, this could result  in electr
 ic shock or fire. 
To clean and operate the machine, strictly follow the users 
guide provided with the machine.
►  Otherwise, you could damage the machine.
Do not remove any covers or guards that are fastened with 
screws. 
►  The machine should only be repaired by a Samsung service 
technician.
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