Samsung ML 1677 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 Samsung Easy Printer Manager (Windows only) on page  41
• Using Samsung Printer Status (Windows only) on page  42
• Using the Smart Panel program (Macintosh and Linux only) on 
page  42 .
• Using the Unified Linux Dr iver Config
 urator on page 43.
Using Samsung Easy Printer Manager (Windows 
only)
Samsung Easy Printer Manager is a Windows-based application that 
combines Samsung machine settings into one location. Samsung Easy 
Printer Manager combines device settings  as well as printing environments, 
settings/actions and launching. All of  these features provide a gateway to 
conveniently use your Samsung machine. 
 Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher is the minimum requirement for 
Samsung Easy Printer Manager.
Understanding Samsung Easy Printer Manager
To open the program:
Select  Start > Programs  or All Progra
 ms > Samsung Printers  > 
Samsung Easy Printer Manager  > Samsung Easy Printer Manager. 
The Easy Printer Manager interface is comprised of various basic sections 
as de
 scribed in the table that follows:
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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, and about.
 The  button is used to change the user 
interface to the advanced settings user 
interface.
 
4
Quick linksDisplays  Quick links  to machine specific 
functions. This section  also includes links to 
applications in the advanced settings.
 
5
Contents 
AreaDisplays information about the selected machine, 
remaining toner level, and paper. The information 
will vary based on the machine selected. Some 
machines do not have this feature.
 
6
Order 
Supplies Click on the 
Order bu tton from the supply ordering 
window. You can order replacement toner 
cartridge(s) from online.
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 Click the  Help () button from the upper-ri ght corner of the window 
and click on any option you want to know about. 
Using Easy Capture Manager
You can use the Easy Capture M anager program after installing 
Samsung Easy Printer Manager. Press  Print Screen key on your 
keyboard. The Easy Capture Manager  program appears. It helps you to 
gather screen fragments and to pack them in few pages instead of 
printing each fragment on a separate  page, to print only you want to print 
and thus saving paper and toner.
Using Samsung Printer Status (Windows only)
The Samsung Printer Status is a program  that monitors and informs you of 
the machine status. 
 • The Samsung Printer Status window and its contents shown in this 
user’s guide may differ depending on the machine or operating 
system in use.
• Check the oper
 ating system(s) that  are compatible with your 
machine (see Basic guide).
Samsung Printer Status overview
If an error occurs while operating, you can check the error from the 
Samsung Printer Status. Samsung Printe r Status is installed automatically 
when you install the machine software. 
You can also launch Samsung Prin te
 r Status manually. Go to the Printing 
Preferences  , click the Basic tab >  Printer Status  button.
These icons appear on the Windows task bar:
IconMeanDescription
NormalThe machine is in ready mode and experiencing 
no errors or warnings.
WarningThe machine is in a state where an error might 
occur in the future. For example, it might be in 
toner low status, which may lead to toner empty 
status. 
Error The machine has at least one error.
 
1
Toner LevelYou can view the level of toner remaining in 
each toner cartridge. The machine and the 
number of toner cartridge(s) shown in the 
above window may differ depending on the 
machine in use. Some machines do not have 
this feature.
 
2Alert SettingsSelect the settings you want from the options 
window. 
 
3Order SuppliesYou can order replacem ent toner cartridge(s) 
from online.
 
4TroubleshootingYou can directly open the troubleshooting 
section in the user’s guide.
 
5Close Close the window.
Using the Smart Panel  program (Macintosh and 
Linux only)
Smart Panel is a program that moni tors and informs you of the machine 
status, and allows you to customize  the machine’s driver settings. For 
Macintosh, Smart Panel is installed  automatically when you install the 
machine software. For Linux, you can download the Smart Panel from the 
Samsung website (See  Installing the SmartPanel on page  25 ).
 To use this program, yo ur computer has to meet the following system 
requirements:
• Mac OS X 10.3 or high
 er. Check that your computers CPU, RAM, 
and HDD meet or exceed spec. (See  System requirements on 
page  22 .)
• L
inux. Check that your computer s CPU, RAM, and HDD meet or 
exceed spec.
e. (See  System requirements on page  22 .)
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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 access 
the corresponding Smart Panel.
Right-click (in Linux) the Smart Panel icon and select your 
ma
 chine.
• The
 Smart Panel window and its contents shown in this user’s 
guide may differ depending on the machine or operating system in 
use.
In  case of  Mac OS 10.3
1. Click ‘ Print & Fax ’ in Syste
 m Preferences
2. Click ‘ Set up
  Printers...’.
3. Select printer in list and
  double click it.
4. Click ‘ Util
 ity’.
In  case of  Mac OS 10.4
1. Click ‘ Print & Fax ’ in Syste
 m Preferences
2. Select printer in list and
  click ‘Printer Queue… ’.
3. Click ‘ Util
 ity’.
In  case of  Mac OS 10.5
1. Click ‘ Print & Fax ’ in Syste
 m Preferences
2. Select printer in list and
  click ‘Open Printer Queue... ’.
3. Click ‘ Util
 ity’.
In  case of  Mac OS 10.6
1. Click ‘ Print & Fax ’ in Syste
 m Preferences
2. Select printer in list and
  click ‘Open Printer Queue... ’.
3. Click ‘ Printer Setup ’.
4. Click ‘ Util
 ity ’ tab.
5. Click ‘ Op
 en Printer Utility ’.
The Smart Panel program displays the current status of the machine, the 
l
 evel of toner remaining in the toner ca rtridge(s), and various other types of 
information. You can also change settings.
 
1
Toner Level View the level of toner remaining in the toner 
cartridge
(s). The machine and the number of toner 
cartridge(s) shown in the above window may differ 
depending on the machine in use. Some machines 
do not have this feature.
 
2Buy Now Order replacement toner cartridge(s) online.
 
3
User’s GuideView the User’s Guide.
 This button changes to  Troubleshooting 
Guide  when error occurs. You can directly 
open the troubleshooting section in the 
user’s guide. 
Opening the Troubleshooting Guide
Find solutions for problems by using the  Troubleshooting Guide. 
Right-click (in Linux) the Smart Panel icon and select  Tr
 oubleshooting 
Guide .
Changing the Smart Pa nel Program Settings
Right-click (in Linux) the Sm art Panel icon and select Options. Select the 
settings you want from the  Options window. 
Using the Unified Linux Driver Configurator
The Unified Driver Configurator is a  tool primarily intended for configuring 
machine devices. You need to install Unified Linux Driver to use Unified 
Driver Configurator (See  Installing the Unified Linux Driver on page  24 ).
After the driver is inst alled 
 on your Linux system, the Unified Driver 
Configurator icon will automatically be created on your desktop .
Opening the Unified Driver Configurator
1.Double-click the  Unified Driver Configurator  on the desktop.
You can also click the  Startup Men
 u icon and select Samsung Unified 
Driver  > Unified Driver Configurator .
2. C
lick each button on the left to switch to the corresponding configuration 
window.  
1Printers Configuration 
2Ports 
Configuration 
  To use the on screen help, click  Help.
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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.
The printer control buttons are, as follows:
•Refre
sh:  Renews the available machines list.
• Add Printer
 :  Allows you to add a new machines.
• Rem
ove Printer:  Removes the sele cted  machine.
• Set as Default:  Sets the current selected machine as a default 
machine.
• Stop/Start:  Stops/starts the machine.
• Te
st:  Allows you to print a test page to ensure the machine is 
workin
g properly.
• Properties:  Allows you to view and change the printer properties. 
Classes tab
The Classes tab shows a list of available machine classes.
 
1Shows all of the machine classes.
 
2Shows the status of the class and  the number of machines in the 
class.
• Refresh:  Renews the classes list.
• Add Cla
 ss: Allows you to add a new machine class.
• Remo
ve Class:  Removes the selected machine class.
Ports configuration
In this window, you can view the list of available ports, check the status of 
each port, and release a port that is  stalled in a busy state when its owner 
has terminated the job for any reason.
 
1Switches to  Ports configuration .
 
2Shows all of the available ports.
 
3Shows the port type, device connected to the port, and status.
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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 or if you use your machine in a dusty 
environment, you need to clean your machine regularly to keep the the most 
optimum print quality.
 
• Cleaning the outside of the machine with cleaning materials 
containing large amounts of alc ohol, solvent, or other strong 
substances can discolor  or distort the cabinet. 
• If yo
ur machine or the surroun ding area is contaminated with 
toner, we recommend that you use a cloth or tissue dampened 
with water to clean it. If you use a vacuum cleaner, toner blows in 
the air and might be harmful if inhaled.
Cleaning the outside
Clean the machine cabinet with a soft, lint-free cloth. Dampen the cloth 
slightly with water, but be careful not to  let any water drip onto or into the 
machine.
Cleaning the inside
During the printing process, paper dust , toner, and dust particles in the air 
can accumulate inside the machine. This buildup can cause print quality 
problems, such as toner specks or  smearing. Cleaning the inside of the 
machine clears and reduces these problems. 1.
T
urn the machine off  and unplug the power cord. Wait for the machine to 
cool down.
2. Ope
n the top cover and pull the toner cartridge out. Set it on a clean flat 
surface.
 
•To prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not expose it to 
light for more than few minutes. Cover it with a piece of paper, 
if necessary. 
• Do n
ot touch the green surface of the drum located in the toner 
cartridge or imaging unit. Use the handle on the cartridge to 
avoid touching this area.
3. W
ith a dry, lint-free cloth, wipe away  any dust and spilled toner from the 
toner cartridge area.
 
While cleaning the inside of the machine, be careful not to damage 
the transfer roller or any other inside parts. Do not use solvents 
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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 cartridge.
Store this cartridge in the same environment as the printer it will be used in; 
this should be in controlled office temperature and humidity conditions. The 
toner cartridge should remain in its original, unopened package until 
installation – If original packaging is not available, cover the top opening of 
the cartridge with paper and store it in a dark cabinet.
Opening the cartridge package prior to use dramatically shortens its useful 
shelf and operating life. Do not store on the floor. If the toner cartridge is 
removed from the printer, always store the cartridge according to the 
following guidelines:
•Inside the protective bag from the original package. 
•Store lying flat (not standing on end) with the same side facing up as if it 
was installed in the machine.
•Do not store consumable in any of the following conditions:
-Temperature greater than 40°C (104°F).
-Humidity range less than 20% or greater than 80%.
-An environment with extreme changes in humidity or temperature.
-Direct sunlight or room light.
-Dusty places.
-A car for a long period of time.
-An environment where corrosive gases are present.
-An environment with salty air.
Handling instructions
•Do not touch the surface of the photoconductive drum in the cartridge.
•Do not expose the cartridge to unnecessary vibrations or shock.
•Never manually rotate the drum, especially in the reverse direction; this 
can cause internal damage and toner spillage.
Use of non-Samsung and refilled toner cartridge
Samsung Electronics does not recommend or approve the use of 
non-Samsung brand toner cartridges in your printer including generic, store 
brand, refilled, or remanufactured toner cartridges.
 
Samsung’s printer warranty does not cover damage to the machine 
caused by the use of a refilled, remanufactured, or non-Samsung 
brand toner cartridge.
Estimated cartridge life
Estimated cartridge life (the life of the toner cartridge yield) depends on the 
amount of toner that print jobs require. The actual print yield may vary 
depending on the print density of the pages you print on, operating 
environment, printing interval, media type, and/or media size. For example, 
if you print a lot of graphics, the consumption of the toner is high and you 
may need to change the cartridge more often.
Tips for moving & storing your machine
When moving the machine, do not tilt or turn it upside down. Otherwise, the 
inside of the machine may be contaminated by toner, which can cause 
damage to the machine or reduce print quality.
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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 some cases, white streaks or light 
printing will still occur even after you have redistributed the toner.
1. Ope
n the top cover.
2.Pull the toner cartridge
  out.
3.Thoroughly roll the cartridge five or six times to distribute the toner 
evenly inside the cartridge.
 If toner gets on your clothing, wipe  it off with a dry cloth and wash 
clothing in cold wa ter. Hot water sets toner into fabric.
 
Do not touch the drum in the the toner cartridge or imaging unit. 
Use the handle on the cartridge to avoid touching this area. 
4. Hold
 the toner cartridge by the handle and slowly insert the cartridge into 
the opening in the machine. 
The tabs on the sides of the cartridge and corresponding grooves within 
the m
 achine will guide the cartridge in to the correct position until it locks  into place completely.
5.
Close the top cover. Ensure that  the cover is securely closed. 
Tips for avoiding paper jams
By selecting the correct media types, most paper jams can be avoided. 
When a paper jam occurs, refer to the guidelines below:
• En
sure that the adjustable guides are positioned correctly. (See 
Loading paper in the tray on page  28 .)
• Do 
not overload the tray. Ensure that  the paper level is below the paper 
capacity mark on the inside of the tray.
• D
o not remove paper from the tray while your machine is printing.
•F
lex, fan, and straighten paper before loading. 
•D
o not use creased, damp, or highly curled paper.
•D
o not mix paper types in a tray.
•U
se only recommended print media.
•En
sure that the recommended side of the print media is facing the right 
side. (See  Loading paper in the tray on page  28.)
• If 
duplexing, print one sheet at a time using the . (See  Printing on 
both sides of the paper (Manual) on page  34.)
• If yo
u are printing on a special paper, print one sheet at a time using the 
. (See  Manual feeding in the tray on page  28 .)
Clearing paper jams
If a paper jam occurs, the  LED on the control panel lights orange. Find 
and remove the jammed paper. 
To resume printing after clearing paper jams, you must open and close the 
top cover.
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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 see the paper 
in this area, check inside the machine. (See  Inside the machine on 
page  49 .)
Inside the machine
 Click this link to open an animation about clearing a jam.
 The fuser area is hot. Be careful when removing paper from this area 
to prevent getting your fingers burnt.
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. Ope
n the top cover. 
3.Ope
n the fuser unit cover.
. 4.
R
emove the jammed paper by gently pulling it straight out.
If you do not see the jammed paper, go to the next step.
5. Pu
ll the toner cartridge out.
6.Remove the jammed paper by gently pulling it straight out.
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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 .
• See  Printing problems on page  51 .
• See  Printing quality problems on page  53.
• See  Common Windows problems on page  55 .
• See  Common Linux problems on page  55 .
• See  Common Macintosh problems on page  56 .
Power problems
 Click this link to open an animation about solving power problems.
ConditionSuggested solutions
The machine is 
not receiving 
power, 
or the connection 
cab

le between the 
computer and the 
machine is not 
connected 
properly. •
Plug
 in the power cord and press  (power) 
on the control panel.
• Disconnect the machine cable and reconnect 
it.
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