Samsung ML 1676 User Manual

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6.management tools
This chapter introduces management tools provided to help you make full use of your machine. 
This chapter includes:
•Introducing useful management tools
• Using Samsung Easy Printer Manager (Windows only)
• Using Samsung Printer Status (Windows only) •
Using the Smart Panel program  (Macintosh an
 d Linux only)
• Using the Unified Linux Driver Configurator
  
Introducing useful  management tools
The programs below help you to use your machine conveniently.
•Using...

 
1Printer ListThe printer list is displayed as icons.
 
2
Printer 
InformationThis area gives you general information about your 
mach
ine. You can check information, such as the 
machine’s model name, IP address (or Port name), 
and machine status.
 User’s Guide button:  This button opens 
Troubleshooting Guide  when an error 
occurs. You can directly open the necessary 
section in the user’s guide. 
 
3
Application 
information Includes links for changing to the advanced 
setting
s, preference, help,...

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If you need to know the exact model number of your machine, you can 
check the supplied software CD.
Understanding Smart Panel
If an error occurs while printing, you can check the error from the Smart 
Panel.
You can also launch Smart Panel manually. Double-click the Smart Panel 
i
con on the Notification Area (in Linux). 
Linux
Click this icon in Linux.
 • If you have already installed more than one Samsung machine, 
first select the correct machine mo del you want in order to...

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3.After changing the configurations, click  Exit to close the Unified Driver 
Configurator.
Printers configuration window
Printers configuration  has the two tabs: Printers and Classes .
Printers tab
View the current system’s printer  configuration by clicking on the 
machine icon button on the left side of the Unified Driver Configurator 
window.
 
1Switches to  Printers configuration .
 
2Shows all of the installed machine.
 
3Shows the status, model name  and URI of your machine....

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•Refresh: Renews the available ports list.
•Release port: Releases the selected port.
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7.maintenance
This chapter provides information about maintaining your machine and the toner cartridge.
This chapter includes:
•Printing a machine report
• Cleaning a machine •
Storing the toner cartridge
• Tips for moving & storing your machine
  
Printing a machine report
You can print a configuration page to view current printer settings, or to help 
troubleshoot printer problems. 
(See  Printing a configuration sheet on page  21 .)
Cleaning a machine
If printing quality problems occur...

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such as benzene or thinner to clean. Printing quality problems can 
occur and cause damage to the machine.
4.Reinsert the toner cartridge and close the top cover.
5.Plug in the power cord and turn the machine on.
Storing the toner cartridge
Toner cartridges contain components that are sensitive to light, 
temperature, and humidity. Samsung suggests users follow the 
recommendations below to ensure the optimum performance, highest 
quality, and longest life from your new Samsung toner...

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8.troubleshooting
This chapter gives helpful information fo r what to do if you encounter an error.
This chapter includes:
•Redistributing toner
• Tips for avoiding paper jams •
Clearing paper jams
• Solving other problems
  
Redistributing toner
When the toner cartridge is near the end of its life:
•Whi
te streaks or light printing occurs. 
•The
  LED blinks red. 
If this happens, you can temporarily improve prin
 t quality by redistributing 
the remaining toner in the  cartridge. In...

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To avoid tearing the paper, pull the jammed paper out slowly and 
carefully. Follow the instructions in the following sections to clear the 
jam. 
In tray 
 Click this link to open an animation about clearing a jam.
1. Ope
n and close the top cover. The jammed paper is automatically 
ejected from the machine. 
If the paper does not eject, go to the next step.
2. Remove the jammed
  paper by gently pulling it straight out.
If the paper does not move when you pul l, or if you do not...

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7.Insert the toner cartridge back into the machine.
8.Close the fuser unit cover. 
9. Close
 the top cover. Prin ting automatically resumes.
Solving other problems
The following chart lists some trouble  conditions that may occur and the 
recommended solutions. Follow the suggested solu tions until the problem is 
corrected. If the problem persists , contact a service representative.
Other problems include:
• See  Power problems on page  50.
• See  Paper feeding problems on page  51...