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3.2   
System requirements
Before you begin, ensure that your system meets the following 
requirements:
Windows
ItemRequirementsRecomme
nded
Operating 
system Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/2003/Vista
CPU
Windows 98/Me/2000 Pentium II 
400 MHz or higherPentium III 
933 MHz
Windows XP/2003/ 
Vista Pentium III 
933 MHz or higherPentium IV 
1GHz
RAM
Windows 98/Me/2000 64 MB or more 128 MB
Windows XP/2003 128 MB or more 256 MB
Windows Vista 512 MB  or more 1 GB
Free disk 
space
Windows 98/Me/2000 300 MB or more 1 GB
Windows XP/2003 1 GB or more 5 GB
Windows Vista 15 GB or more 15 GB
Internet 
ExplorerWindows 98/Me/2000/
XP/2003
5.0 or higher
Windows Vista 7.0 or higher
Note
For Windows 2000/2003/XP/Vista, users who have an 
administrator right can install the software. 
Linux
Macintosh
ItemRequirements
Operating system • RedHat 8.0 ~ 9.0
• Fedora Core 1, 2, 3, 4
• Mandrake 9.2 ~ 10.1
• SuSE 8.2 ~ 9.2
CPU Pentium IV 1 GHz or higher
RAM 256 MB or higher
Free disk page 1 GB or higher
Software • Linux Kernel 2.4 or higher
• Glibc 2.2 or higher
•CUPS
• SANE(for MFP device only)
Note
• It’s necessary to claim swap partition of 300 MB or larger for 
working with large scanned images.
• The Linux scanner driver supports the optical resolution at  maximum.
ItemRequirements
Operating system Macintosh 10.3 ~ 10.5
CPU Intel processor
PowerPC G4/G5
RAM 512 MB for an Intel-based Mac,
128 MB for a Power-PC based Mac
Free disk space 1 GB
Connection USB interface, 
Network interface (CLX-2160 only)
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4.1   
4 Network setup
(CLX-2160N only)
This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for setting up your 
machine for network connections.
This chapter includes:
• Introduction
• Supported operating systems
• Configuring TCP/IP
• Setting ethernet speed
• Restoring the network configuration
• Printing a network configuration page
Introduction
Once you have connected your machine to a network with an RJ-45 
Ethernet cable, you can share the machine with other network users.
You need to set up the network protocols on the machine to use it as your 
network printer. Protocols can be set up by the following two methods: 
Via network administration programs
You can configure your machine’s print server settings and manage the 
machine via the following programs that came with your machine:
• SyncThru™ Web Admin Service : A web-based printer 
management solution for network administrators.  SyncThru™ Web 
Admin Service  provides you with an efficient way of managing 
network devices and lets you remotely monitor and troubleshoot 
network printers from any site with corporate intranet access.
• SyncThru™ Web Service : A web server embedded to your network 
print server, which allows you to:
- Configure the network parameters necessary for the machine to  connect to various network environments.
- Customize printer, copy, and fax settings.
• SetIP : A utility program allowing you to select a network interface and 
manually configure the addresses for use with the TCP/IP protocol.
For further details, refer to the user’s guide on the network utilities CD 
that came with your machine.
Via the control panel
You can set up the following basic network parameters through the 
machine’s control panel:
• Configure TCP/IP
• Configure Ethernet Speed
Supported operating systems
The following table shows the network environments supported by the 
machine: 
• TCP/IP: Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
• IPP: Internet Printing Protocol
• SNMP: Simple Network Management Protocol
• DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
• BOOTP: Bootstrap Protocol
Configuring TCP/IP
Your machine can be set up with a variety of TCP/IP network information, 
such as an IP address, a subnet mask, a gateway, and DNS addresses. 
There are several ways in which your machine can be assigned a TCP/
IP address, depending on your network.
• Static addressing: A TCP/IP address is assigned manually by the  system administrator.
• Dynamic addressing via BOOTP/DHCP: A TCP/IP address is  assigned automatically by the server.
Static addressing
To enter a TCP/IP address from your machine’s control panel, take the 
following steps: 
1 Press  Menu until Copy Menu  appears on the bottom line of the 
display and press  OK.
2 Press the  Scroll buttons until  Network appears and press  OK.
3 Press  OK when  TCP/IP  appears.
4 Press the  Scroll buttons until  Static appears and press  OK.
5 Press  OK when  IP Address  appears. 
ItemRequirements
Network interface • Ethernet 10/100 Base-TX
Network operating 
system • Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/2003/Vista
• Various Linux OS
• Macintosh OS 10.3 ~ 10.5
Network protocols • TCP/IP  
• IPP, SNMP
Dynamic addressing 
server •DHCP, BOOTP
Note
Before configuring TCP/IP, you need to set the network protocol 
to TCP/IP.
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6 Set the first byte between 0 and 255 using the  Scroll buttons and 
press  OK to move to the next byte.
Repeat this to complete the address from the 1st byte to the 4th 
byte.
7 When you have finished, press  OK.
8 Repeat steps 5 and 6 to configure the other TCP/IP parameters: 
subnet mask and gateway address.
9 Press the  Scroll buttons until  Static appears and press  OK.
10 Press the  Scroll buttons until  Primary DNS  appears and press 
OK .
11 Enter each byte of the address and press  OK.
12 Press the  Scroll buttons until  Secondary DNS  appears and press 
OK .
13 Enter each byte of the address and press  OK.
14 Press  Stop/Clear  to return to Standby mode.
Dynamic addressing (BOOTP/DHCP)
To have a TCP/IP address assigned automatically by the server, take the 
following steps:
1Press  Menu until Copy Menu  appears on the bottom line of the 
display and press  OK.
2 Press the  Scroll buttons until  Network appears and press  OK.
3 Press  OK when  TCP/IP  appears.
4 Press the 
Scroll buttons until DHCP or BOOTP appears and press 
OK.
5 Press 
Stop/Clear to return to Standby mode.
Setting ethernet speed
You can select the communication speed for Ethernet connections.
1Press  Menu until Copy Menu  appears on the bottom line of the 
display and press  OK.
2 Press the  Scroll buttons until  Network appears and press  OK.
3 Press the  Scroll buttons until  Ethernet Speed  appears and press 
OK .
4 Press the  Scroll buttons until the speed you want appears and 
press  OK.
5 Press 
Stop/Clear to return to Standby mode.
Restoring the network configuration
You can return the network configuration to its default settings.
1Press  Menu until Copy Menu  appears on the bottom line of the 
display and press  OK.
2 Press the  Scroll buttons until  Network appears and press  OK.
3 Press the  Scroll buttons until  Clear Setting  appears and press 
OK .
4 Press  OK when  Ye s appears to restore the network configuration.
5 Power the machine off and back on.
Printing a network configuration page
The Network Configuration page shows how the network interface card 
on your machine is configured. 
1Press  Menu until Copy Menu  appears on the bottom line of the 
display and press  OK.
2 Press the  Scroll buttons until  Network appears and press  OK.
3 Press the  Scroll buttons until  Network Info.  appears and press 
OK .
4 Press  OK when  Ye s appears.
The Network Configuration page prints out.
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5.1   
5 Selecting and loading print media
This chapter introduces you to how select and load print media for your 
machine.
This chapter includes:
• Loading originals
• Selecting print media
• Loading paper
• Setting the paper size and type
Loading originals
You can use the scanner glass to load an original for copying, scanning.
1 Lift and open the scanner lid.
2 Place the original  face down on the scanner glass and align it with 
the registration guide at the top left corner of the glass.
3 Close the scanner lid. Be careful not to move the document.
Caution
When you close the scanner lid after placing the document, be 
careful your fingers not to be caught between the scanner glass 
and the lid. Your machine may have a heavy lid (or cover) for 
optimal pressure on the document for the best scanning.
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 meet the 
guidelines for use with your machine. Print media that does not meet the 
guidelines outlined in this user’s guide may cause the following 
problems:
• Poor print quality
• Increased paper jams
• Premature wear on the machine.
Properties, such as weight, composition, grain, and moisture content, 
are important factors that affect the machine’s performance and the 
output quality. When you choose print materials, consider the following:
• The type, size and weight of the print media for your machine are 
described later in this section.
• Desired outcome: The print media you choose should be appropriate  for your project.
• Brightness: Some print media are whiter than others and produce  sharper, more vibrant images.
• Surface smoothness: The smoothness of the print media affects how  crisp the printing looks on the paper.
Note
• Leaving the  scanner lid open while copying may affect copy 
quality and toner consumption.
• Dust on the scanner glass may cause black spots on the  printout. Always keep it clean.
• If you are copying a page from a book or magazine, lift the  scanner lid until its hinges are caught by the stopper and then 
close the lid. If the book or magazine is thicker than 30 mm, 
start copying with the lid open.
Note
• Some print media may meet all of the guidelines in this section and still not produce satisfactory results. This may be the 
result of improper handling, unacceptable temperature and 
humidity levels, or other variables over which Samsung has no 
control.
• Before purchasing large quantities of print media, ensure that  it meets the requirements specified in this user’s guide. 
Caution
Using print media that does not meet these specifications may 
cause problems, requiring repairs. Such repairs are not covered 
by Samsung’s warranty or service agreements.
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Supported print medi a types and sizes
Ty p eSizeDimensionsWeightCapacitya
Plain paper Letter 216 x 279 mm (8.50 x 11.00 inches)
• 60 to 90 g/m
2 (16 to 24 lb 
bond)  for the paper input 
tray.
• 60 to 105 g/m
2 (16 to 28 lb 
bond) for the tray  and 
manual feeder • 1 sheet for the manual 
feeder
• 150 sheets of 75 g/m
2 
(20 lb bond) paper for the 
tray 
Legal 216 x 356 mm (8.50 x 14.00 inches)
Folio 216 x 330 mm (8.50 x 13.00 inches)
Oficio 215 x 343 mm (8.50 x 13.50 inches)
A4 210 x 297 mm (8.26 x 11.69 inches)
JIS B5 182 x 257 mm (7.16 x 10.11 inches)
A5 148 x 210 mm (5.82 x 8.26 inches)
Executive 184 x 267 mm (7.25 x 10.50 inches)
ISO B5 176 x 250 mm (6.93 x 9.84 inches)
A6 105 x 148 mm (4.13 x 5.82 inches)
Envelope ISO/Envelope B5 176 x 250 mm(6.93 x 9.84 inches)
75 to 90 g/m
2 (20 to 24 lb 
bond) 1 sheet for the manual 
feeder or tray 
Envelope Monarch 98 x 191 mm (3.80 x 7.50 inches)
Envelope COM-10 105 x 241 mm (4.12 x 9.50 inches)
Envelope No.9 98 x 225 mm (3.87 x 8.87 inches)
Envelope DL 110 x 220 mm (4.33 x 8.66 inches)
Envelope C5 162 x 229 mm (6.37 x 9.01 inches)
Envelope C6 114 x 162 mm (4.48 x 6.38 inches)
Envelope size 6 3/4 92 x 165 mm (3.62 x 6.50 inches)
Transparency
bLetter, A4 Refer to the Plain paper section 138 to 146 g/m2 (37 to 39 lb 
bond) 1 sheet for the manual 
feeder or tray 
Labels Letter, Legal, Folio, 
Oficio, A4, JIS B5, 
Executive, A5, A6
Refer to the Plain paper section
120 to 150 g/m
2 (32 to 40 lb 
bond) 1 sheet for the manual 
feeder or tray 
Card stock Letter, Legal, Folio, 
Oficio, A4, JIS B5, 
Executive, A5, A6 Refer to the Plain paper section
105 to 163 g/m
2 (28 to 43 lb 
bond) 1 sheet for the manual 
feeder or tray 
Minimum size (custom) 76 x 127 mm (3.00 x 5.00 inches) 60 to 163 g/m
2
(16 to 43 lb bond)1 sheet for the manual 
feeder or tray 
Maximum size (custom) 216 x 356 mm (8.50 x 14.00 inches)
a. Maximum capacity may differ depending on media  weight, thickness, and environmental conditions.
b. Recommended media: Transparency for a Color Laser Printers produced by HP, Xerox and 3M.
It is not recommended to use paperbacked transparencies such as Xerox 3R91334, which can cause a jam or be scratched.
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5.3   
Media sizes supported in each mode
Guidelines for selecting and storing print media
When selecting or loading paper, envelopes, or other print materials, 
keep these guidelines in mind:
• Always use print media that conform with the specifications listed on 
page 5.5.
• Attempting to print on damp, curled, wrinkled, or torn paper can cause  paper jams and poor print quality.
• For the best print quality, use only high quality copier grade paper  specifically recommended for use in laser printers. 
• Avoid using the following media types: - Paper with embossed lettering, perforations, or a texture that is too smooth or too rough
- Erasable bond paper
- Multi-paged paper
- Synthetic paper and thermally reactive paper
- Carbonless paper and Tracing paper. 
Use of these types of paper could result in paper jams, chemical smells, 
and damage to your machine.
• Store print media in its ream wrapper until you are ready to use it.  Place cartons on pallets or shelves, not on the floor. Do not place 
heavy objects on top of the paper, whether it is packaged or 
unpackaged. Keep it away from moisture or other conditions that can 
cause it to wrinkle or curl.
• Store unused print media at temperatures between 15o C and 30o C (59o 
F to 86o F). The relative humidity should be between 10% and 70%.
• Store unused print media in a moisture-proof wrap, such as a plastic container or bag, to prevent dust and moisture from contaminating 
your paper.
• Load special media types one sheet at a time through the manual  feeder to avoid paper jams.
To prevent print media, such as transparencies and label sheets, from 
sticking together, remove them as they print out.
ModeSizeSource
Copy mode Letter, A4, Legal, Oficio,  Folio, 
Executive, JIS B5, A5, A6 •Tray 
• Manual feeder 
Print mode All sizes supported by the 
machine •Tray 
• Manual feeder
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 (24 lb) or jamming 
may occur.
- Construction: Prior to printing, envelopes  should lie flat with less than 6 mm 
(0.25 inches) curl, and should not contain air.
- Condition: Envelopes should not be wrinkled,  nicked, or otherwise damaged.
- Temperature: You should use envelopes that  are compatible with the heat and pressure of 
the machine during operation.
• Use only well-constructed envelopes with sharp 
and well creased folds.
• Do not use stamped envelopes.
• Do not use envelopes with clasps, snaps,  windows, coated lining, self-adhesive seals, or 
other synthetic materials.
• Do not use damaged or poorly made envelopes.
• Be sure the seam at both ends of the envelope  extends all the way to the corner of the 
envelope.
• Envelopes with a peel-off adhesive strip or with  more than one flap that folds over to seal must 
use adhesives compatible with the printer’s 
fusing temperature for 0.1 second. Check your 
machine’s specification to view the fusing 
temperature, see page 13.1. The extra flaps and 
strips might cause wrinkling, creasing, or jams, 
and may even damage the fuser.
• For the best print quality, position margins no  closer than 15 mm (0.6 inches) from the edges 
of the envelope.
• Avoid printing over the area where the  envelope’s seams meet.
Acceptable
Unacceptable
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Transparencies • To avoid damaging the machine, use only 
transparencies designed for use in laser 
printers.
• Transparencies used in the printer must be able  to withstand the machine’s fusing temperature. 
Check your machine’s specification to view the 
fusing temperature, see page 13.1.
• Place them on a flat surface after removing 
them from the machine.
• Do not leave them in the paper tray for long  periods of time. Dust and dirt may accumulate 
on them, resulting in spotty printing.
• To avoid smudging caused by fingerprints,  handle them carefully.
• To avoid fading, do not expose printed  transparencies to prolonged sunlight.
• Ensure that transparencies are not wrinkled, 
curled, or have any torn edges.
Caution
Recommended media: Transparency for a 
Color Laser Printers produced by HP, 
Xerox and 3M.
It is not recommended to use paperbacked 
transparencies such as Xerox 3R91334, 
which can cause a jam or be scratched.
Media typeGuidelines
Labels • To avoid damaging the machine, use only labels 
designed for use in laser printers.
• When selecting labels, consider the following  factors:
- Adhesives: The adhesive material should be stable at your machine’s fusing temperature. 
Check your machine’s specification to view the 
fusing temperature, see page 13.1.
- Arrangement: Only use labels with no exposed  backing between them. Labels can peel off 
sheets that have spaces between the labels, 
causing serious jams.
- Curl: Prior to printing, labels must lie flat with no  more than 13 mm (5 inches) of curl in any 
direction.
- Condition: Do not use labels with wrinkles,  bubbles, or other indications of separation.
• Make sure that there is no exposed adhesive 
material between labels. Exposed areas can cause 
labels to peel off during printing, which can cause 
paper jams. Exposed adhesive can also cause 
damage to machine components.
• Do not run a sheet of labels through the machine  more than once. The adhesive backing is designed 
for only a single pass through the machine.
• Do not use labels that are separating from the  backing sheet or are wrinkled, bubbled, or 
otherwise damaged.
Card stock or 
custom-sized 
materials
• Do not print on media smaller than 76 mm (3.00 inches) wide or 127 mm (5.00 inches) long.
• In the software application, set margins at least 6.4 mm (0.25 inches) away from the edges of 
the material.
Preprinted 
paper • Letterhead must be printed with heat-resistant 
ink that will not melt, vaporize, or release 
hazardous emissions when subjected to the 
printer’s fusing temperature for 0.1 second. 
Check your machine’s specification to view the 
fusing temperature, see page 13.1.
• Letterhead ink must be non-flammable and 
should not adversely affect printer rollers.
• Forms and letterhead should be sealed in a  moisture-proof wrapping to prevent changes 
during storage.
• Before you load preprinted paper, such as forms  and letterhead, verify that the ink on the paper is 
dry. During the fusing process, wet ink can come 
off preprinted paper, reducing print quality.
Media typeGuidelines
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Loading paper
In the tray 
Load the print media you use for the majority of your print jobs in the tray. 
The tray  can hold a maximum of 150 sheets of  75 g/m2 (20 lb bond) 
plain paper. 
Loading paper in the tray 
1 Pull the tray out of the machine.
2 Open the paper cover.
3 Adjust the size of tray until it sound click.
4 Enlarge the tray by adjusting the paper width guide.
5 Flex the paper sheets back and forth to separate pages and then 
fan them while holding one edge. Tap the edges of the stack on a 
flat surface to even it up.
6Load paper with the print side up.
Make sure not to overfill the tray and that all four corners are flat in 
the tray and under the brackets, as shown below. Overfilling the 
tray may cause a paper jam.
7 Squeeze the paper length guide and slide in it until it lightly touches 
the end of the paper stack.
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8 Close the paper cover.
9 Slide the tray  back into the machine.
You can load letterhead with the design side face up. The top edge 
of the sheet with the logo should be go into the machine first.
After loading paper, set the paper type and size for the tray. See 
page 5.8 for copying and faxing or the  Software Section for PC-
printing.
Note
• If there is not enough paper in the tray, load more paper.
• If you experience problems with paper feed, place one sheet  at a time in the manual feeder.
• You can load previously printed paper. The printed side  should be facing down with an uncurled edge into the 
machine. If you experience problems with paper feed, turn 
the paper around. Note that print quality is not guaranteed.
Changing the size of the paper in the tray 
To load longer 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 paper into the tray.
4 Slide the paper length guide until it lightly touches the end of the 
paper stack. Squeeze the paper width guide and slide it to the edge 
of the paper stack without causing it to bend.
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For paper smaller than Letter-sized, return the paper guides to their 
original positions and adjust the paper length guide and paper width 
guide.
5 Close the paper cover.
6 Slide the tray back into the machine.
Note
• Do not push the paper width guides far enough to cause the 
material to warp.
• If you do not correctly adjust the paper width guides, it may  cause a paper jams.
In the manual feeder
The manual feeder can hold special sizes and types of print material, 
such as transparencies, postcards, note cards, labels, and envelopes. It 
is useful for single page printing on letterhead or colored paper. 
Tips on using the manual feeder
• Load only one size of print media at a time in the manual feeder.
When you print out many pieces of paper at once, tray  use is 
recommended.
• To prevent paper jams, do not add paper when there is still paper in the manual feeder. This also applies to other types of print media.
• Print media should be loaded face up with the top edge going into the  manual feeder first and be placed in the center of the tray.
• Always load only the print media specified in page 5.1 to avoid paper  jams and print quality problems.
• Flatten any curl on postcards, envelopes, and labels before loading  them into the manual feeder.
To load paper in the manual feeder:
1 Load the paper  with the side to be printed on facing up .
Depending on the media type you are using, keep the following 
loading guidelines:
•  Envelopes : Flap side down and with the stamp area on the top 
left side. 
•  Transparencies : Print side up and the top with the adhesive strip 
entering the machine first.
•  Labels : Print side up and top short edge entering the machine 
first.
•  Preprinted paper : Design side up with the top edge toward the 
machine.
•  Card stock : Print side up and the short edge entering the 
machine first.
•  Previously printed pape r: Previously printed side down with an 
uncurled edge toward the machine.
Caution
When you do the printing job from the manual feeder, clear the 
paper in the tray away.
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