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8Using Your Printer with 
a Macintosh
Your printer supports Macintosh systems with a built-in USB 
interface or 10/100 Base-TX network interface card. When you 
print a file from a Macintosh computer, you can use the CUPS driver 
by installing the PPD file. 
NOTE: Some printers do not support a network 
interface. Make sure that your printer supports a 
network interface by referring to Printer Specifications 
in your Printer User’s Guide.
This chapter includes:
• Installing Software for Macintosh
• Setting Up the Printer
•Printing
•Scanning
Installing Software for 
Macintosh
The CD-ROM that came with your printer provides you with the 
PPD file that allows you to use the CUPS driver or Apple 
LaserWriter driver 
(only available when you use a printer 
which supports the PostScript driver)
, for printing on a 
Macintosh computer. 
Also, it provides you with the Twain driver for scanning on a 
Macintosh computer.
Install the Printer driver
1Make sure that you connect your printer to the computer. 
Turn on your computer and printer.
2Insert the CD-ROM which came with your printer into the 
CD-ROM drive.
3Double-click CD-ROM icon that appears on your 
Macintosh desktop.
4Double-click the MAC_Installer folder.
5Double-click the MAC_Printer folder.
6Double-click the Samsung SPLC Installer icon.
7Enter the password and click OK.
8The Samsung SPL Installer window opens. Click Continue 
and then click Continue.
9Select Easy Install and click Install.
10After the installation is finished, click Quit.
Uninstalling the Printer driver
Uninstall is required if you are upgrading the software, or if 
installation fails.
1Insert the CD-ROM which came with your printer into the 
CD-ROM drive.
2Double-click CD-ROM icon that appears on your 
Macintosh desktop.
3Double-click the MAC_Installer folder.
4Double-click the MAC_Printer folder.
5Double-click the Samsung SPLC Installer icon.
6Enter the password and click OK.
7The Samsung SPL Installer window opens. Click Continue 
and then click Continue.
8Select Uninstall and then click Uninstall.
9When the uninstallation is done, click Quit.
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Install the Scan driver
1Make sure that you connect your printer to the computer. 
Turn on your computer and printer.
2Insert the CD-ROM which came with your printer into the 
CD-ROM drive.
3Double-click CD-ROM icon that appears on your 
Macintosh desktop.
4Double-click the MAC_Installer folder.
5Double-click the MAC_Twain folder.
6Double-click the Samsung ScanThru Installer icon.
7Enter the password and click OK.
8Click Continue.
9Click Install.
10Click Continue.
11After the installation is finished, click Quit.
Uninstalling the Scan driver
1Insert the CD-ROM which came with your printer into the 
CD-ROM drive.
2Double-click CD-ROM icon that appears on your 
Macintosh desktop.
3Double-click the MAC_Installer folder.
4Double-click the MAC_Twain folder.
5Double-click the Samsung ScanThru Installer icon.
6Enter the password and click OK.
7Click Continue.
8Select Uninstall from the Installation Type and then Click 
Uninstall.
9Click Continue.
10When the uninstallation is done, click Quit.
Setting Up the Printer 
Set up for your printer will be different depending on which 
cable you use to connect the printer to your computer—the 
network cable or the USB cable.
For a Network-connected Macintosh
NOTE: Some printers do not support a network interface. 
Before connecting your printer, make sure that your 
printer supports a network interface by referring to Printer 
Specifications in your Printer User’s Guide.
1Follow the instructions on “Installing Software for 
Macintosh” on page 38 to install the PPD and Filter files on 
your computer.
2Open the Applications folder → Utilities, and Print 
Setup Utility
.
• For MAC OS 10.5, open 
System Preferences from the 
Applications folder, and click Printer & Fax.
3Click Add on the Printer List.
• For MAC OS 10.5, press the “
+” icon then a display 
window will pop up. 
4For MAC OS 10.3, select the IP Printing tab. 
• For MAC OS 10.4, click 
IP Printer.
• For MAC OS 10.5, click 
IP.
5Select Socket/HP Jet Direct in Printer Type.
WHEN PRINTING A DOCUMENT CONTAINING MANY 
PAGES, PRINTING PERFORMANCE MAY BE 
ENHANCED BY CHOOSING SOCKET FOR PRINTER 
TYPE OPTION. 
6Enter the printer’s IP address in the Printer Address 
field.
7Enter the queue name in the Queue Name field. If you 
cannot determine the queue name for your printer server, 
try using the default queue first.
8Select Samsung in Printer Model and your printer in 
Model Name.
9Click Add.
10Your printer’s IP address appears on the Printer List, and 
is set as the default printer.
For a USB-connected Macintosh
1Follow the instructions on “Installing Software for 
Macintosh” on page 38 to install the PPD and Filter files on 
your computer.
2Open the Applications folder → Utilities, and Print 
Setup Utility
.
• For MAC OS 10.5, open 
System Preferences from the 
Applications folder, and click Printer & Fax.
3Click Add on the Printer List.
• For MAC OS 10.5, press the “
+” icon then a display 
window will pop up. 
4For MAC OS 10.3, select the USB tab. 
• For MAC OS 10.4, click 
Default Browser and find the 
USB connection.
• For MAC OS 10.5, click 
Default and find the USB 
connection.
5Select Samsung in Printer Model and your printer in 
Model Name.
6Click Add.
Your printer appears on the 
Printer List, and is set as the 
default printer.
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Printing 
NOTES: 
• The Macintosh printer’s properties window that appears in  this User’s Guide may differ depending on the printer in use. 
However the composition of the printer properties window is 
similar.
• You can check your printer name in the supplied CD-ROM.
Printing a Document
When you print with a Macintosh, you need to check the printer 
software setting in each application you use. Follow these steps 
to print from a Macintosh.
1Open a Macintosh application and select the file you want 
to print.
2Open the File menu and click Page Setup (Document 
Setup
 in some applications). 
3Choose your paper size, orientation, scaling, and other 
options and click 
OK.
4Open the File menu and click Print.
5Choose the number of copies you want and indicate which 
pages you want to print. 
6Click Print when you finish setting the options.
▲ Mac OS 10.3
Make sure that your 
printer is selected.
Changing Printer Settings
You can use advanced printing features when using your 
printer. 
From your Macintosh application, select 
Print from the File 
menu. The printer name which appears in the printer properties 
window may differ depending on the printer in use. Except for 
the name, the composition of the printer properties window is 
similar.
NOTES: 
The setting options may differ depending on printers and 
Macintosh OS version.
Layout Setting
The Layout tab provides options to adjust how the document 
appears on the printed page. You can print multiple pages on 
one sheet of paper.
Select 
Layout from the Presets drop-down list to access the 
following features. For details, see “Printing Multiple Pages on 
One Sheet of Paper” on the next column.
▲ Mac OS 10.3
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Printer Features Setting
The Printer Features tab provides options for selecting the 
paper type and adjusting print quality.
Select 
Printer Features from the Presets drop-down list to 
access the following features:
Paper Type
Set Type to correspond to the paper loaded in the tray from 
which you want to print. This will let you get the best quality 
printout. If you load a different type of print material, select the 
corresponding paper type.  
Resolution(Quality)
The Resolution options you can select may vary 
depending on your printer model.
 You can select the 
printing resolution. The higher the setting, the sharper the clarity 
of printed characters and graphics. The higher setting also may 
increase the time it takes to print a document.  
Color Mode  
Yo u  c a n set the color options. Setting to Color typically produces 
the best possible print quality for color documents. If you want to 
print a color document in grayscale, select 
Grayscale.   
▲ Mac OS 10.3
Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet 
of Paper
You can print more than one page on a single sheet of paper. 
This feature provides a cost-effective way to print draft pages.
1From your Macintosh application, select Print from the 
File menu. 
2Select Layout.
3Select the number of pages you want to print on one sheet 
of paper on the 
Pages per Sheet drop-down list.
4Select the page order from the Layout Direction option.
To print a border around each page on the sheet, select 
the option you want from the 
Border drop-down list.
5Click Print, and the printer prints the selected number of 
pages on one side of each page.
▲ Mac OS 10.3
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Scanning 
If you want to scan documents using other software, you will 
need to use TWAIN-compliant software, such as Adobe 
PhotoDeluxe or Adobe Photoshop. The first time you scan with 
your machine, select it as your TWAIN source in the application 
you use. 
The basic scanning process involves a number of steps:
1. Load the document(s) face up into the DADF (or ADF). OR
Place a single document face down on the documentglass.
2. Open an application, such as PhotoDeluxe or Photo-shop. 
3. Open the TWAIN window and set the scan options.
4. Scan and save your scanned image.
NOTE: You need to follow the program’s instructions for 
acquiring an image. Please refer to the User’s Guide of the 
application.
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SOFTWARE SECTION 
INDEX
A
advanced printing, use 18
B
booklet printing 19
C
cancelingscan
 28, 29
Color 15
D
document, printMacintosh
 40
Windows 12
double-sided printing 20
E
Extras properties, set 16
F
favorites settings, use 17
G
Graphics 15
Graphics properties, set 15
H
help, use 17
I
installprinter driverMacintosh
 38
Windows 4
installing Linux software
 30
L
Layout properties, setMacintosh
 40
Windows 13
Linuxdriver, install
 30
paper size, setprint
 35paper source, set 35
paper type, setprint
 35
print resolution 35
printer properties 34
printing 34
scanning 35
M
Macintosh driverinstall
 38
uninstall 38printing 40
scanning 42
setting up the printer 39
MFP driver, install Linux
 30
N
n-up printingMacintosh
 41
Windows 18
O
orientation, printWindows
 13
overlaycreate
 22
delete 22
print 22
P
Paper properties, set 14
paper size, set 14
paper source, set Windows
 14
paper type, setMacintosh
 41
poster, print 19
printdocument
 12
fit to page 20
from Macintosh 40
from Windows 12
N-upMacintosh
 41Windows 18
overlay 22
PRN 12
scaling 20
watermark 21
printer driver, install Linux
 30
printer propertiesLinux
 34
printer properties, setMacintosh
 40
Windows 13
printer resolution, setMacintosh
 41
Windows 15
printer softwareinstallMacintosh
 38Windows 4uninstallMacintosh
 38
Windows 11printing booklets
 19
double-sided 20
from Linux 34
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R
resolutionprinting
 35
S
scanningLinux
 35
SmarThru 26
TWAIN 28
WIA driver 28
scanning from Macintosh 42
settingdarkness
 15
favorites 17
image mode 15
resolutionMacintosh
 41Windows 15
true-type option 15
software installMacintosh
 38Windows 4reinstallWindows
 10
system requirementsMacintosh
 38uninstallMacintosh
 38Windows 11
status monitor, use 24
T
TWAIN, scan 28
U
uninstall, software Macintosh
 38
Windows 11
uninstallingMFP driverLinux
 31Using 21
W
watermark create
 21
delete 21
edit 21
print 21
WIA, scan 28
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