Samsung ML 4050N User Manual

3.1   
3 Software overview
This chapter gives you an overview of  the software that comes with your 
printer. Further details about installing and using the software are 
explained in the  Software section .
This chapter includes:
• Supplied software
• Printer driver features
• System requirements
Supplied software
After you have set up your machine a nd connected it to your computer, 
you must install the printer software. If you are a Windows or Macintosh 
OS, install the software from the s upplied...

3.2   
Printer driver features
Your printer drivers support th e following standard features:
• Paper source selection
• Paper size, orientation and media type
• Number of copies
In addition, you can use various spec ial printing features. The following 
table shows a general overview of fe atures supported by your printer 
drivers: 
FeaturePCL 6 PostScript
WindowsWindowsMacintoshLinux
Toner save O O O O
Print quality 
option OOOO
Poster 
printing O
XXX
Multiple 
pages per 
sheet (N-up) O O O O...

3.3   
Linux
Macintosh
ItemRequirements
Operating system • Red Hat 8.0 ~ 9.0 • Fedora Core 1 ~ 4
• Mandrake 9.2 ~ 10.1
• SuSE 8.2 ~ 9.2
Processor 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
OPERATIN
G SYSTEM
REQUIREMENT (RECOMMENDED)
CPURAM
FREE HDD 
SPACE
Mac OS X 
10.4 or 
lower • Power PC 
G4/G5
•Intel  processors • 128 MB for a Power 
PC based Mac 
(512 MB)
• 512 MB for an Intel 
based Mac (1 GB) 1...

4.1   
4 Network setup
This chapter gives you st ep-by-step instructions for setting up your 
printer for network connections.
This chapter includes:
• Introduction
• Supported operating systems
• Configuring TCP/IP
• Configuring IPX frame types
• Setting Ethernet speed
• Restoring the network configuration
• Printing a network configuration page
Introduction
Once you have connected your printer to a network with an RJ-45 
Ethernet cable, you c an share the printer with other network users.
You need to...

4.2   
Supported operating systems
The following table shows the network environments supported by the 
printer: 
• IPX/SPX: Internet Packet eXchange/Sequenced Packet eXchange
• TCP/IP: Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
• DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
• BOOTP: Bootstrap Protocol
Configuring TCP/IP
Your printer 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...

4.3   
Configuring IPX frame types
To use IPX/SPX protocol networks (f or example, Novell NetWare), the 
format of the network communicatio n frames must be specified for the 
printer. In most cases, you can keep the  Auto setting. However, you can 
manually set the frame type format, if  required. Take the following step 
to change the frame type format:
1 Press  Menu until Network  appears on the bottom line of the 
display and press  OK. 
2 Press the  Scroll buttons until  NetWare appears and press...

5.1   
5 Loading print media
This chapter will help you understand types of paper you can use with 
your printer and how to properly load paper in the different paper trays 
for the best print quality. 
This chapter includes:
• Selecting print media
• Loading paper
• Selecting an output location
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 printer.  Print...

5.2   
Supported sizes of paper
Print media for duplex printing
Ty p eSizeDimensionsWeighta
a. If media weight is over 28 lb (105 g/m2), use the multi-purpose tray.
Capacityb
b. Maximum capacity may differ depending on media  weight, thickness, and environmental conditions.
Plain paper Letter 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 inches) • 60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lb 
bond) for the tray
• 60 to 163 g/m
2 (16 to 43 lb 
bond) for the multi-purpose 
tray • 500 sheets of 75 g/m
2 
(20 lb bond) paper for the 
tray
• 100...

5.3   
Guidelines for selecting  and storing print media
When selecting or loading paper, envel opes, or other print media, keep 
these guidelines in mind:
• Always use print media that conform  with the specifications listed on 
the next column.
• Attempting to print on da mp, 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...

5.4   
Transparencies • To avoid damaging the printer, use only 
transparencies designed for use in laser 
printers.
• Transparencies used in the printer must be able  to withstand 195° C (383° F), the printer’s 
fusing temperature.
• Place them on a flat surface after removing  them from the printer.
• 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.
•...