Samsung CLP 650N User Manual

Maintaining Your Printer
6.4
Replacing Toner Cartridges
The printer uses four colors and has a different toner cartridge 
for each one: yellow (Y), magenta (M), cyan (C), and black (K).
When the Toner LEDs, ( ) on the control panel, indicating each 
individual toner cartridge according to its color, turn on, the 
printer stops printing. Also, the display on the control panel 
shows the error message, “[Color] Toner Empty”. At this stage, 
replace the toner cartridge in question. 
When the ‘[Color] Toner...

Maintaining Your Printer
6.5
6Place the toner cartridge on a flat surface, as shown, and 
remove the paper covering 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.
7Make sure that the color of the toner cartridge matches 
the color slot and then grasp the handles on the toner 
cartridge. Insert the cartridge until it clicks into place.
8Close the access door. Make sure that the...

Maintaining Your Printer
6.6
3Locate the green release button on the inside of the access 
door (near the left side of the paper transfer belt). Press 
the button to release the paper transfer belt. Holding the 
handle on the paper transfer belt, lift it out of the printer.
4Take a new paper transfer belt out of its package. 
5Remove the paper covering the paper transfer belt by 
removing the tape.
CAUTION: 
• Don’t use sharp objects, such as a knife or scissors, to open the paper transfer belt package....

Maintaining Your Printer
6.7
Replacing the Fuser Unit
The life of the fuser unit is approximately 50,000 black and 
color pages. When the life span of the fuser unit has expired,
 
the printer will stop printing until a new fuser unit is placed into 
the printer.
The SmartPanel program window appears on the computer, 
indicating the fuser unit needs to be replaced. Also, the display 
on the control panel shows the error message, “Replace Fuser”. 
At this stage, replace the fuser unit.
NOTE: The life span...

Maintaining Your Printer
6.8
Cleaning the Printer
During the printing process, particles of paper, toner, and dust 
can accumulate inside the printer. Over time, this build-up can 
cause print quality problems such as toner specks or smearing. 
Your printer has a cleaning mode that can correct and prevent 
these types of problems.
Cleaning the Outside of the Printer
Clean the printer cabinet with a soft lint-free cloth. You can 
dampen the cloth slightly with water, but be careful not to let 
any water...

Maintaining Your Printer
6.9
6Grasp the handles on each toner cartridge. Align the toner 
cartridges with the slots inside the printer and insert them 
into their corresponding positions in the following order: 
Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, and then Black, until they click into 
place.
7Close the access door. Make sure that the door is securely 
latched.
CAUTION: If the access door is not completely closed, the 
printer will not operate.
8Plug the power cord in and turn the printer on.
Grip here.
Managing your...

Solving Problems
7.1
7Solving Problems 
This chapter provides helpful information for what to do if you 
encounter an error while using your printer. 
This chapter includes:
• Troubleshooting Checklist
• Solving General Printing Problems
• Clearing Paper Jams
• Solving Print Quality Problems
• Understanding Display Messages
• Common Windows Problems
• Common Macintosh Problems
• Common Linux Problems
Troubleshooting Checklist
If the printer is not working properly, consult the following 
checklist. If...

Solving Problems
7.2
Solving General Printing 
Problems
For problems with the operation of your printer, refer to the 
table for suggested solutions.
ProblemPossible CauseSolution
The printer 
does not 
print.The printer is not 
receiving power.
Check the power cord connections. 
Check the power switch and the 
power source.
The printer is not 
selected as the 
default printer. Select 
Samsung CLP-650 Series 
as your default printer.
Check the printer for 
the following: After locating the problem, clear...

Solving Problems
7.3
Half the 
page is 
blank.The page orientation 
setting may be 
incorrect. Change the page orientation in your 
application. For details, see the 
Software Section.
The paper size and 
the paper size 
settings do not 
match. Ensure that the paper size in the 
printer driver settings matches the 
paper in the tray.
Or, ensure that the paper size in the 
printer driver settings matches the 
paper selection in the software 
application settings you use.
The paper 
keeps 
jamming. There...

Solving Problems
7.4
Clearing Paper Jams
NOTE: When removing paper that is jammed in the printer, if 
possible always pull the paper in the direction that it normally 
moves so as not to damage internal components. Always pull 
firmly and evenly; do not jerk the paper. If the paper tears, 
ensure that all fragments of paper are removed; otherwise a 
jam will occur again.
When a paper jam occurs, a lamp turns on at the corresponding 
location on the Status map of the control panel. The display on 
the...