Samsung CLP 550 User Manual

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This chapter describes how to use the printer’s control 
panel.
This chapter includes:
• Understanding the Control Panel
• Using Control Panel Menus
USING THE CONTROL PANEL
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NOTE: If you are a CLP-550 user, you need to install an 
optional network interface card. For more information, see 
Appendix F, "Installing Printer Options".
USING YOUR PRINTER ON 
A NETWORK
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							MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER6.2
Printing a Configuration Page
You can print a configuration page from the printer’s control 
panel. Use the configuration page to view the current settings, 
to help troubleshoot problems, or to verify the installation of 
optional accessories, such as memory or an optional tray. 
To print the configuration page:
1In ready mode press the Menu button ( ) on the control 
panel until you see ‘Information’ on the bottom line of the 
display.
2Press the Enter button ( ) to access the menu.
3Press the Enter button ( ) when ‘Configuration’ displays 
on the bottom line.
The configuration page prints out. 
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Replacing the Supplies
From time to time, you need to replace the following items to 
maintain top performance and to avoid print quality problems. 
Refer to the table below:
Item(s)Printer messagePages 
PrintedSee 
page
Black toner 
cartridgeReplace Black
Toner7,000 pages*
*Average A4-/letter-sized pages counts based on 5% coverage of in-
dividual colors on each page. Usage conditions and print patterns 
may cause results to vary.
6.8.
Color toner 
cartridgesReplace [Color]
Toner5,000 pages
*6.8.
Waste toner 
containerWaste Toner Tank
Full/Not Install12,000 pages 
for black and 
3,000 pages 
for color
**
**The number of pages may be affected by operating environment, 
media type, media size, and color vs. black printing.
6.11.
Imaging unitReplace 
Imaging Unit 50,000 pages 
for black  and 
12,500 pages 
for color
**
6.14.
Transfer beltReplace 
Transfer Belt 50,000 pages 
for black  and 
12,500 pages 
for color
**
6.22.
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							MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER6.4
Managing the Toner Cartridges
Toner Cartridge Storage
To get the maximum results from the toner cartridge, keep the 
following guidelines in mind:
• Do not remove the toner cartridges from their packages until 
you are ready to use them. 
• Do not refill the toner cartridges. The printer warranty 
does not cover damage caused by using a refilled 
cartridge.
• Store the toner cartridges in the same environment as the 
printer.
• To prevent damage to the toner cartridges, do not expose 
them to light for more than a few minutes.
Toner Cartridge Life Expectancy
The life of the toner cartridge depends on the amount of toner 
that your print jobs require. When printing text at 5% coverage, 
a new toner cartridge lasts an average of 7,000 pages for black 
and 5,000 pages for each color.
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							MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER6.5
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Redistributing the Toner
When a toner cartridge is nearly empty, faded or light areas may 
appear. Equally it is possible that colored images may have 
incorrect colors due to incorrect mixing of the toner colors when 
one of the colored toner cartridge is nearly empty. 'Ready 
[Color] Low Toner' appears on the display. The printer can 
continue to print using the current toner cartridge until the 
control panel displays a message telling you to replace the 
cartridge. 
You may be able to temporarily improve the print quality by 
redistributing the toner. The control panel display tells you which 
color cartridge is low in toner.
1Using the handle, completely open the left cover until it is at 
right angles to the main frame and the toner cartridges are 
ejected.
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2Pull the handle lightly first, and then remove the used toner 
cartridge holding it.
CAUTION: If you open the left cover for a few minutes, the 
imaging unit can be exposed to light. This causes damage to the 
imaging unit.
3Holding both sides of the toner cartridge, gently roll it from 
side to side to redistribute the toner. 
NOTE: If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth 
and wash it in cold water. Hot water sets toner into fabric.
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4Slide the toner cartridge back into the printer.
5Close the left cover. Make sure that the cover is securely 
latched.
If you have installed the toner cartridges incorrectly, the left 
cover will not close properly. Check again to make sure the 
cartridge colors correspond to those marked on the right 
hand side. Never use force to close the cover.
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							MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER6.8
Replacing the Toner Cartridges
The printer uses four colors and has a different toner cartridge 
for each one: cyan (C), magenta (M), yellow (Y), and black (K).
Replace a toner cartridge when the printer control panel displays 
‘Replace [Color] Toner’. The control panel display tells you which 
color needs to be replaced. 
1Turn the printer off, then wait a few minutes for the printer 
to cool.
2Using the handle, completely open the left cover until it is at 
right angles to the main frame and the toner cartridges are 
ejected.
3Pull the handle lightly first, and then remove the used toner 
cartridge holding it.
CAUTION: If you open the left cover for a few minutes, the 
imaging unit can be exposed to light. This causes damage to the 
imaging unit. Close the top and left cover should the setup need to 
be halted for any reason.
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4Take a new toner cartridge out of the package. 
CAUTION: Don’t use sharp objects, such as a knife or scissors, to 
open the toner cartridge package. You could damage the surface 
of the toner cartridge.
5Holding both sides of the toner cartridge, gently roll it from 
side to side to distribute the toner.
6Place the toner cartridge on a flat surface, as shown and 
remove the paper covering on the toner cartridge by 
removing the tape.
NOTE: If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth 
and wash it in cold water. Hot water sets toner into fabric.
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7Make sure that the color of the toner cartridge matches the 
color slot and then slide the new toner cartridge into the 
printer. Using both hands, grip the cartridge to insert into 
the slot. Then hold the handle to slide the cartridge in.
When the toner cartridges are correctly installed, the yellow 
and black cartridges are not fully inserted. These will be 
pushed into place when you close the left cover.
8Close the left cover. Make sure that the cover is securely 
latched, and then turn the printer on. 
If you have installed the toner cartridges incorrectly, the left 
cover will not close properly. Check again to make sure the 
cartridge colors correspond to those marked on the right 
hand side. Never use force to close the cover.
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