Samsung CLX-2160, CLX-2160 N User Guide
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CONTENTS
1. Introduction
Special features ...................................................................................................................................................... 1.1
Machine overview ................................................................................................................................................... 1.2
Control panel overview ........................................................................................................................................... 1.3
Understanding the Status LED ............................................................................................................................... 1.4
Finding more information ........................................................................................................................................ 1.5
Selecting a location ................................................................................................................................................. 1.5
Printing a demo page .............................................................................................................................................. 1.6
Altitude adjustment ................................................................................................................................................. 1.6
2. System setup
Menu overview ........................................................................................................................................................ 2.1
Changing the display language .............................................................................................................................. 2.2
Using the power save mode ................................................................................................................................... 2.2
Auto continue .......................................................................................................................................................... 2.2
Front view ........................................................................................................................................................... 1.2
Rear view ........................................................................................................................................................... 1.2
Status LED ......................................................................................................................................................... 1.4
Status LED with the toner cartridge messages .................................................................................................. 1.4
3. Software overview
Supplied software ................................................................................................................................................... 3.1
Printer driver features ............................................................................................................................................. 3.1
System requirements .............................................................................................................................................. 3.2
4. Network setup
(CLX-2160N only)
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................. 4.1
Via network administration programs ................................................................................................................. 4.1
Via the control panel .......................................................................................................................................... 4.1
Supported operating systems ................................................................................................................................. 4.1
Configuring TCP/IP ................................................................................................................................................. 4.1
Static addressing ................................................................................................................................................ 4.1
Dynamic addressing (BOOTP/DHCP) ............................................................................................................... 4.2
Setting ethernet speed ............................................................................................................................................ 4.2
Restoring the network configuration ....................................................................................................................... 4.2
Printing a network configuration page .................................................................................................................... 4.2
5. Selecting and loading print media
Loading originals ..................................................................................................................................................... 5.1
Selecting print media ............................................................................................................................................... 5.1
Supported print media types and sizes ............................................................................................................... 5.2
Media sizes supported in each mode ................................................................................................................. 5.3
Guidelines for selecting and storing print media ................................................................................................. 5.3
Guidelines for special print media ....................................................................................................................... 5.3
Loading paper ......................................................................................................................................................... 5.5
In the tray ........................................................................................................................................................... 5.5
In the manual feeder ........................................................................................................................................... 5.7
Setting the paper size and type ............................................................................................................................... 5.8
6. Copying
Selecting the paper tray .......................................................................................................................................... 6.1
Copying ................................................................................................................................................................... 6.1
Changing the settings for each copy ....................................................................................................................... 6.1
Reduced/Enlarged copy ..................................................................................................................................... 6.1
Darkness ............................................................................................................................................................. 6.1
Original type ........................................................................................................................................................ 6.2
Changing the default copy settings ......................................................................................................................... 6.2
Setting copy timeout ................................................................................................................................................ 6.2
ID card copying ....................................................................................................................................................... 6.3
Using special copy features .................................................................................................................................... 6.3
2-up or 4-up copying ........................................................................................................................................... 6.3
Poster copying .................................................................................................................................................... 6.4
Clone copying ..................................................................................................................................................... 6.4
Erasing background images ............................................................................................................................... 6.5
7. Basic printing
Printing a document ................................................................................................................................................ 7.1
Canceling a print job ............................................................................................................................................... 7.1
8. Scanning
Scanning basics ...................................................................................................................................................... 8.1
Scanning to an application using a local connection ............................................................................................... 8.1
Scanning using a network connection (CLX-2160N only) ....................................................................................... 8.2
Preparing for network scanning .......................................................................................................................... 8.2
Scanning to a network client ............................................................................................................................... 8.2
Changing the settings for each scan job ................................................................................................................. 8.3
Changing the default scan settings ......................................................................................................................... 8.3
9. Using USB flash memory
About USB memory ................................................................................................................................................ 9.1
Plugging in a USB memory device .......................................................................................................................... 9.1
Scanning to a USB memory device ........................................................................................................................ 9.2
Scanning ............................................................................................................................................................. 9.2
Customizing scan to USB ................................................................................................................................... 9.2
Printing from a USB memory device ....................................................................................................................... 9.3
Managing USB memory .......................................................................................................................................... 9.3
Deleting an image file ......................................................................................................................................... 9.3
Formatting a USB memory device ...................................................................................................................... 9.3
Viewing the USB memory status ........................................................................................................................ 9.4
Printing directly from a digital camera ..................................................................................................................... 9.4
10. Maintenance
Printing reports ...................................................................................................................................................... 10.1
Printing a report ................................................................................................................................................ 10.1
Clearing memory ................................................................................................................................................... 10.1
Cleaning your machine ......................................................................................................................................... 10.2
Cleaning the outside ......................................................................................................................................... 10.2
Cleaning the inside ........................................................................................................................................... 10.2
Cleaning the scan unit ...................................................................................................................................... 10.3
Maintaining the toner cartridge .............................................................................................................................. 10.4
Toner cartridge storage .................................................................................................................................... 10.4
Expected cartridge life ...................................................................................................................................... 10.4
Redistributing toner ............................................................................................................................................... 10.4
Replacing the toner cartridge ................................................................................................................................ 10.5
Replacing the imaging unit .................................................................................................................................... 10.6
Replacing the waste toner container ..................................................................................................................... 10.8
Maintenance parts ................................................................................................................................................. 10.9
Checking replaceables ..................................................................................................................................... 10.9
Managing your machine from the website ............................................................................................................ 10.9
Checking the machine’s serial number ................................................................................................................. 10.9
11. Troubleshooting
Tips for avoiding paper jams ................................................................................................................................. 11.1
Clearing paper jams .............................................................................................................................................. 11.1
In the tray .......................................................................................................................................................... 11.1
In the manual feeder ......................................................................................................................................... 11.2
In the paper exit area ........................................................................................................................................ 11.2
Understanding display messages ......................................................................................................................... 11.3
Solving other problems ......................................................................................................................................... 11.5
Paper feeding problems .................................................................................................................................... 11.5
Printing problems .............................................................................................................................................. 11.6
Printing quality problems .................................................................................................................................. 11.7
Copying problems ........................................................................................................................................... 11.10
Scanning problems ......................................................................................................................................... 11.10
Network Scan problems (CLX-2160N only) .................................................................................................... 11.11
Common Windows problems .......................................................................................................................... 11.11
Common Macintosh problems ........................................................................................................................ 11.11
Common Linux problems ................................................................................................................................ 11.12
12. Ordering supplies
Supplies ................................................................................................................................................................ 12.1
How to purchase ................................................................................................................................................... 12.1
13. Specifications
General specifications ........................................................................................................................................... 13.1
Printer specifications ............................................................................................................................................. 13.1
Scanner and copier specifications ........................................................................................................................ 13.2
Index
Safety and Regulatory Information
Important Precautions and Safety Information
When using this machine, these basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to people:
1 Read and understand all instructions.
2 Use common sense whenever operating electrical appliances.
3 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the machine and in the
literature accompanying the machine.
4 If an operating instruction appears to conflict with safety information,
heed the safety information. You may have misunderstood the
operating instruction. If you cannot resolve the conflict, contact your
sales or service representative for assistance.
5 Unplug the machine from the AC wall socket before cleaning. Do not
use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning.
6 Do not place the machine on an unstable cart, stand or table. It may fall,
causing serious damage.
7 Your machine should never be placed on, near or over a radiator,
heater, air conditioner or ventilation duct.
8 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cable. Do not locate your
machine where the cords will be abused by persons walking on them.
9 Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords. This can diminish
performance, and may result in the risk of fire or electric shock.
10 Do not allow pets to chew on the AC power or PC interface cords.
11 Never push objects of any kind into the machine through case or
cabinet openings. They may touch dangerous voltage points, creating a
risk of fire or shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the
machine.
12 To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the machine.
Take it to a qualified service technician when repair work is required.
Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or
other risks. Incorrect reassembly could cause electric shock when the
unit is subsequently used.
13 Unplug the machine from the PC and AC wall outlet, and refer servicing
to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
• When any part of the power cord, plug, or connecting cable is
damaged or frayed.
• If liquid has been spilled into the machine.
• If the machine has been exposed to rain or water.
• If the machine does not operate properly after instructions have been
followed.
• If the machine has been dropped, or the cabinet appears damaged.
• If the machine exhibits a sudden and distinct change in performance.
14 Adjust only those controls covered by the operating instructions.
Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage, and may
require extensive work by a qualified service technician to restore the
machine to normal operation.
15 Avoid using this machine during a lightning storm. There may be a
remote risk of electric shock from lightning. If possible, unplug the AC
power for the duration of the lightning storm.
16 If you continuously print multiple pages, the surface of the output tray
may become hot. Be careful not to touch the surface, and keep children
away from the surface.
17 The Power cord supplied with your machine should be used for safe
operation. If you are using a cord which is longer than 2 m with 110 V
machine, then it should be 16 AWG
18 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
*
or bigger.
Environmental and Safety Consideration
Laser Safety Statement
The printer is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS 21
CFR, chapter 1 Subchapter J for Class I(1) laser products, and elsewhere, is
certified as a Class I laser product conforming to the requirements of IEC 825.
Class I laser products are not considered to be hazardous. The laser system
and printer are designed so there is never any human access to laser
radiation above a Class I level during normal operation, user maintenance, or
prescribed service condition.
Warning
Never operate or service the printer with the protective cover removed from
Laser/Scanner assembly. The reflected beam, although invisible, can
damage your eyes.
When using this product, these basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons:
* AWG: American Wire Gauge
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Ozone Safety
During normal operation, this machine produces ozone.
The ozone produced does not present a hazard to the
operator. However, it is advisable that the machine be
operated in a well ventilated area.
If you need additional information about ozone, please
contact your nearest Samsung dealer.
Power Saver
This printer contains advanced energy conservation technology that reduces
power consumption when it is not in active use.
When the printer does not receive data for an extended period of time, power
consumption is automatically lowered.
Recycling
Please recycle or dispose of packaging materials for this
product in an environmentally responsible manner.
Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical
& Electronic Equipment)
(Applicable in the European Union and other European
countries with separate collection systems)
This marking shown on the product or its literature,
indicates that it should not be disposed with other
household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent
possible harm to the environment or human health from
uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from
other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote
the sustainable reuse of material resources.
Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this
product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they
can take this item for environmentally safe recycling.
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and
conditions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with
other commercial wastes for disposal.
Radio Frequency Emissions
FCC Regulations
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Canadian Radio Interference Regulations
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing
equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus”, ICES-003 of the Industry
and Science Canada.
Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques
applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme
sur le matériel brouilleur: “Appareils Numériques”, ICES-003 édictée par
l’Industrie et Sciences Canada.
Declaration of Conformity (European Countries)
Approvals and Certifications
The CE marking applied to this product symbolises
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Declaration of Conformity
with the following applicable 93/68/EEC Directives of the
European Union as of the dates indicated:
January 1, 1995: Council Directive 73/23/EEC Approximation of the laws of
the member states related to low voltage equipment.
January 1, 1996: Council Directive 89/336/EEC (92/31/EEC), approximation
of the laws of the Member States related to electromagnetic compatibility.
March 9, 1999: Council Directive 1999/5/EC on radio equipment and
telecommunications terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their
conformity.
A full declaration, defining the relevant Directives and referenced standards
can be obtained from your Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. representative.
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Replacing the Fitted Plug (for UK Only)
Important
The mains lead for this machine is fitted with a standard (BS 1363) 13 amp
plug and has a 13 amp fuse. When you change or examine the fuse, you
must re-fit the correct 13 amp fuse. You then need to replace the fuse cover.
If you have lost the fuse cover, do not use the plug until you have another fuse
cover.
Please contact the people from you purchased the machine.
The 13 amp plug is the most widely used type in the UK and should be
suitable. However, some buildings (mainly old ones) do not have normal 13
amp plug sockets. You need to buy a suitable plug adaptor. Do not remove
the moulded plug.
Warning
If you cut off the moulded plug, get rid of it straight away.
You cannot rewire the plug and you may receive an electric shock if you
plug it into a socket.
Important warning:
The wires in the mains lead have the following color code:
• Green and Yellow: Earth
• Blue: Neutral
• Brown: Live
If the wires in the mains lead do not match the colors marked in your plug, do
the following:
You must connect the green and yellow wire to the pin marked by the letter
“E” or by the safety ‘Earth symbol’ or colored green and yellow or green.
You must connect the blue wire to the pin which is marked with the letter “N”
or colored black.
You must connect the brown wire to the pin which is marked with the letter “L”
or colored red.
You must have a 13 amp fuse in the plug, adaptor, or at the distribution board.
You must earth this machine.
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1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this Samsung multifunctional product. Your
machine provides printing, copying, scanning functions.
This chapter includes:
• Special features
• Machine overview
• Finding more information
• Selecting a location
• Printing a demo page
• Altitude adjustment
Special features
Save time and money
• You can print multiple pages on one single sheet
of paper to save paper.
• You can use preprinted forms and letterhead with
plain paper. See the Software Section.
• This machine automatically conserves
electricity by substantially reducing power
consumption when not in use.
Print in various environments
• You can print with Windows 98/Me/2000 and
Windows XP/2003/Vista as well as Linux and
Macintosh systems.
• Your machine is equipped with a USB interface
and a network interface (CLX-2160N only).
Your new machine is equipped with special features.
Print with excellent quality and speed
• You can print in full range of colors using cyan,
magenta, yellow, and black.
•
You can print up to 2400 x 600 dpi (effective
output). For de tails, see th e
Section
• In Black and White mode, your machine prints
A4-sized paper at up to 16 ppm
paper at up to 17 ppm. In Color mode, your
machine prints A4-sized or letter
up to 4 ppm.
Handle paper flexibly
•The manual feeder supports letterhead,
envelopes, labels, transparencies, custom-sized
media, postcards, and heavy paper. The manual
feeder holds up 1 sheet of paper.
•The 150-sheet tray support plain paper in
various sizes.
Create professional documents
•Print Watermarks. You can customize your
documents with words, such as “Confidential.”
See the Software Section.
•Print
your document are magnified and printed across the
sheet of paper and can then be taped together to
form a poster. See the
.
Posters
. The text and pictures of each page of
Software Section
Software
a
and letter-sized
sized paper at
.
Copy originals in several formats
• Your machine can print multiple image copies
Scan the originals and send it right away
Machine features
The table below lists a general overview of features supported by your
machine.
(I: Installed, O: Option, NA: Not Available)
Features CLX-2160 CLX-2160N
USB 2.0 I I
USB Memory I I
PictBridge I I
Network Interface
(Ethernet 10/100 Base TX)
from the original document on a single page.
• There are special functions to erase catalog and
newspaper background.
• The print quality and image size may be
adjusted and enhance at the same time.
• Scan in color and use the precise compressions
of JPEG, TIFF and PDF formats.
• Quickly scan and send files to multiple
destinations using Networks scanning
(CLX-2160N only).
NA I
a. pages per minute
1.1 <
Introduction>
Machine overview
These are the main components of your machine:
Front view
Rear view
* The figure above shows an CLX-2160N with
all available accessories.
* The figure above shows an CLX-2160N
with all available accessories.
1 scanner lid 8 tray
2 scanner glass 9 manual feeder
3 USB memory port 10
4 front cover 11 waste toner container
5handle 12 toner cartridges
6 control panel 13 imaging unit
7 output support 14 scan unit
manual feeder paper
width guides
Note
The surface of the output tray may become hot if you print a
large number of pages at once. Please make sure that you don’t
touch the surface, and prevent children from approaching it.
1 power switch 4 power receptacle
2 network port 5rear cover
3 USB port
1.2 <
Introduction>
Control panel overview
1
Display
Ton e r co l o r s
2
works with display messages. See Status LED with the toner
cartridge messages on page 1.4.
3
Status
4
Menu
Scroll buttons: Scroll through the options available in the selected
5
menu, and increase or decrease values.
6
OK
7
Back
: Shows the current status and prompts during an operation. 8
: The toner colors shown below the LCD display co-
: Shows the status of your machine. See page 1.4. 10
: Enters Menu mode and scrolls through the available menus. 11
: Confirms the selection on the screen. 13
: Sends you back to the upper menu level.
ID Copy: You can copy both sides of the ID Card like a driver’s
license to a single side of paper. See page 6.3.
USB Print: Allows you to directly print files stored on a USB flash
9
drive when it is inserted into the USB port in the front of your
machine. See page 9.1.
Scan to
an image can be scanned to.
Black Start
12
Color Start
Stop/Clear
clears/cancels the copy options, such as the darkness, the
document type setting, the copy size, and the number of copies.
: Allows you to access a list of the PC software programs that
See page 8.1.
: Starts a job in Black and White mode.
: Starts a job in Color mode.
: Stops an operation at any time. In Standby mode,
1.3 <
Introduction>
Understanding the Status LED
The Status LED on the control panel shows the status of your machine.
See the table below to know your machine’s status.
Status LED
Status Description
Off
• The machine is off-line.
• The machine is in Power Save mode. When
data is received, or
button was pressed, it switches to on-line
automatically.
Black Start
or Color Start
Status LED with the toner cartridge messages
The status of toner cartridges is indicated by the status LED and the LCD
display. If the toner cartridge is low or needs to be changed, the status
LED turns red and the display shows the message. However the arrow
mark (or marks) shows which color toner is of concern, or may be
installed with a new cartridge.
Example
Green Blinking
On The machine is on-line and can be used.
Red Blinking
On
• When the backlight slowly blinks, the machine
is receiving data from the computer.
• When the backlight fast blinks, the machine is
printing data.
• A minor error occurs and the machine is waiting
an error to be cleared. Check the display
message, and solve the problem referring to
Understanding display messages, see page
11. 3.
• The toner cartridge is low. Order a new toner
cartridge, see Ordering supplies on page 12.1.
You can temporarily improve print quality by
redistributing the toner. See page 10.4.
• The toner cartridge is totally exhausted.
Remove the old toner cartridge and install a
new one. See page 10.5.
• A problem has occurred such as a paper jam,
opened cover or no paper in the tray, so that the
machine can not continue the job. Check the
message on the display, and refer to
Understanding display messages on page 11.3
to solve the problem.
• The toner cartridge is low, empty, or needs to
be installed a new one. See Understanding the
toner cartridge messages on the display
The above example shows the toner cartridges' status of the color shown
by arrows. Check the message to find out what the problem is and how
to solve it. See page 11.3 to browse the detailed information on error
messages.
Note
Always check the message on the display to solve the problem.
The instruction in Trouble shooting part will guide you to operate
the machine properly. See page 11.1
1.4 <
Introduction>
Finding more information
Selecting a location
You can find information for setting up and using your machine from the
following resources, either printed or onscreen.
Quick Install Guide
Online
User’s Guide
Provides information on setting up your
machine and, therefore, be sure to follow the
instructions in the guide to get the machine
ready.
Provides you with step-by-step instructions for
using your machine’s full features, and
contains information for maintaining your
machine, troubleshooting, and installing
accessories.
This user’s guide also contains the Software
Section providing you with information on how
to print documents with your machine on
various operating systems, and how to use the
supplied software utilities.
Note
You can access the user’s guides in
other languages from the Manual
folder on the Printer software CD.
Network Printer
User’s Guide
If your machine is not equipped with a
network interface, this CD is not provided.
Contained on the network utilities CD,
provides you with information on setting up
and connecting your machine to a network.
Select a level, stable place with adequate space for air circulation. Allow
extra space for opening covers and trays.
The area should be well-ventilated and away from direct sunlight or
sources of heat, cold, and humidity. Do not set the machine close to the
edge of your desk or table.
Clearance space
• Front: 482.6 mm
(enough space so that the paper tray can be removed)
• Back: 100 mm (enough space for ventilation)
• Right: 100 mm (enough space for ventilation)
• Left: 100 mm (enough space for ventilation)
Printer Driver
Help
Website
Provides you with help information on printer
driver properties and instructions for setting up
the properties for printing. To access a printer
driver help screen, click
properties dialog box.
If you have Internet access, you can get help,
support, printer drivers, manuals, and order
information from the Samsung website,
www.samsungprinter.com
Help
from the printer
.
1.5 <
Note
When you move the printer, do not tilt or turn it upside down. Or
the inside of the printer may be contaminated by toner, which
can cause damage to the printer or bad printing quality.
Place the machine on a flat and stable surface for not letting it lean
more than 2 mm (0.08 inches). Otherwise, it may affect the printing
quality.
Introduction>
Printing a demo page
Print a demo page to make sure that the machine is operating correctly.
To print a demo page:
In ready mode, press and hold the OK button for about 2 seconds.
Altitude adjustment
The print quality is affected by atmospheric pressure, which is
determined by the height of the machine above sea level. The following
information will guide you on how to set your machine to the best print
quality or best quality of print.
Before you set the altitude value, find the altitude where you are using
the machine.
Value
High 3
1
High 2
2
3 High 1
Normal
4
0
1 Ensure that you have installed the printer driver with the provided
Printer Software CD.
2
Double-click t he
Smart Panel
icon on the Windows task bar
(or Notification Area in Linux ) .
You can also click
Smart Panel
on the status bar in Mac O S X.
3 Click Printer Setting.
4 Click Settings > Altitude Adjustment. Select the appropriate
value from the dropdown list, and then click Apply.
Note
If your machine is connected to a network, SyncThru Web
Service screen appears automatically. Click Machine Settings
> Setup (or Machine Setup) > Altitude Adj. Select the
appropriate altitude value, and then click Apply.
1.6 <
Introduction>
2 System setup
This chapter gives you an overview of menus available on your machine
and step-by-step instructions for setting up the machine’s systems.
This chapter includes:
• Menu overview
• Changing the display language
• Using the power save mode
• Auto continue
Menu overview
The control panel provides access to various menus to set up the
machine or use the machine’s functions. These menus can be accessed
by pressing Menu. Refer to the following diagram. Menus available in
Copy or Scan mode vary.
Note
Some menus may not appear in the display depending on your
country. If so, it is not applicable to your machine.
Copy Menu
Copy Feature
( See page 6.3)
Reduce/Enlarge
Darkness
Original Type
2-Up
4-Up
Poster Copy
Clone Copy
Erase Bkgd.
Scan Menu
Scan Feature
( See page 8.1)
USB Memory
Scan Size
Original Type
Resolution
Scan Color
Scan Format
Copy Setup
( See page 6.1)
Change Default
Copies
Reduce/Enlarge
Darkness
Original Type
Scan Setup
Change Default
USB Memory
System Setup
Machine Setup ( See page 2.2)
Language
Power Save
Timeout
NetScanTimeout
Altitude Adj.
Auto Continue
Paper Setup (See page 5.8)
Paper Size
Paper Type
Paper Source
Report (See page 10.1)
Maintenance (See page 10.9)
Supplies Life
Color
Serial Number
Clear Setting (See page 10.1)
a. CLX-2160N only
a
System Setup
Machine Setup ( See page 2.2)
Language
Power Save
Timeout
NetScanTimeout
Altitude Adj.
Auto Continue
Paper Setup (See page 5.8)
Paper Size
Paper Type
Paper Source
Report (See page 10.1)
Maintenance (See page 10.9)
Supplies Life
Color
Serial Number
Clear Setting (See page 10.1)
a
Network
( See page 4.1)
TCP/IP
Ethernet Speed
Clear Setting
Network Info.
a. CLX-2160N only
Network
( See page 4.1)
TCP/IP
Ethernet Speed
Clear Setting
Network Info.
a. CLX-2160N only
a
a
a. CLX-2160N only
2.1 <
System setup>
Changing the display language
Auto continue
To change the language that appears on the control panel, follow these
steps:
1 Press Menu until Copy Menu appears on the bottom line of the
display and press OK.
2
3
4
5
6
Press the
Press the
Press the
Press the
press
Press
Scroll
Scroll
Scroll
Scroll
OK
.
Stop/Clear
buttons until
buttons until
buttons until
buttons until the language you want appears and
to return to Standby mode.
System Setup
Machine Setup
Language
appears and press OK.
appears and press OK.
appears and press OK.
Using the power save mode
Power Save mode allows your machine to reduce power consumption when
it is not in actual use. You can turn this mode on and select a length of time
for which the machine waits after a job is printed before it switches to a
reduced power state.
1 Press Menu until Copy Menu appears on the bottom line of the
display and press OK.
This is the option to set the machine to continue printing or not, in case
the paper size you have set and the paper within the tray mismatches.
1 Press Menu until Copy Menu appears on the bottom line of the
display and press OK.
2
Press
Scroll
buttons until
3
Press
Scroll
buttons until
4
Press the
5
Press the
•
On
•
Off
6
Press OK to save your selection.
7
Press
Scroll
buttons until
Scroll
buttons until the binding option you want appears.
: Automatically prints after set time passes, when the paper size
mismatches the tray paper size.
: Waits until you press
panel, when the paper size mismatches the tray paper size.
Stop/Clear
to return to Standby mode.
System Setup
Machine Setup
Auto Continue
Black Start
or Color Start
appears and press OK.
appears and press OK.
appears and press OK.
on the control
2
3
4
5
6
Press the
Press the
Press the
Press the
press
OK
Press
Stop/Clear
Scroll
buttons until
Scroll
buttons until
Scroll
buttons until
Scroll
buttons until the time setting you want appears and
.
to return to Standby mode.
System Setup
Machine Setup
Power Save
appears and press OK.
appears and press OK.
appears and press OK.
2.2 <
System setup>
3 Software overview
This chapter gives you an overview of the software that comes with your
machine. 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
You must install the printer and scanner software using the supplied CDs
after you have set up your machine and connected it to your computer.
Each CD provides you with the following software:
CD Contents
Printer
software CD
Windows
Printer driver
•
take full advantage of your printer’s
features.
Scanner driver
•
Windows Image Acquisition (WIA)
drivers are available for scanning
documents on your machine.
Smart Panel
•
you to monitor the machine’s status
and alerts you when an error occurs
during printing.
SmarThrua: This is the
•
accompanying Windows-based
software for your multifunctional
machine.
• Network Scan (CLX-2160N only):
This program allows you to scan a
document on your machine and
save it to a network-connected
computer.
User’s Guide
•
: Use this driver to
: TWAIN and
: This program allows
in PDF
CD Contents
Printer
software CD
(continued)
Network
utilities CD
(CLX-2160N
only)
a. Allows you to edit a scanned image in many ways using a powerful image edi-
tor and to send the image by email. You can also open another image editor
program, like Adobe Photoshop, from SmarThru. For details, please refer to
the onscreen help supplied on the SmarThru program.
Macintosh
Windows
Printer driver
•
your machine from a Macintosh.
•
Scanner driver
available for scanning documents
on your machine.
Smart Panel
•
you to monitor the machine’s status
and alerts you when an error occurs
during printing.
•
SyncThru™ Web Admin Service
Use this web-based program to
remotely manage, monitor, and
troubleshoot network printers.
Set IP
•
machine’s TCP/IP addresses.
Network Printer User’s Guide
•
PDF
: Use this driver to run
: TWAIN driver is
: This program allows
: Use this program to set your
:
in
Printer driver features
Your printer drivers support the following standard features:
• Paper orientation, size, source and media type selection
• Number of copies
In addition, you can use various special printing features. The following
table shows a general overview of features supported by your printer
drivers:
Feature
Print quality option O O O
Multiple pages per
sheet (N-up)
Windows Macintosh Linux
OOO (2, 4)
Printer Driver
Linux
•
Printer driver
your machine from a Linux
computer and print documents.
SANE
•
documents.
Smart Panel
•
you to monitor the machine’s status
and alerts you when an error occurs
during printing.
: Use this driver to run
: Use this driver to scan
: This program allows
3.1 <
Poster printing O X X
Booklet Printing O X X
Fit to page printing O
Scale printing O O X
Different source for
first page
Watermark O X X
Overlay O X X
Software overview>
OOX
O
( Mac 10.4 only)
X
System requirements
Before you begin, ensure that your system meets the following
requirements:
Windows
Item Requirements
Recomme
nded
Linux
Item Requirements
• RedHat 8.0 ~ 9.0
Operating system
CPU Pentium IV 1 GHz or higher
• Fedora Core 1, 2, 3, 4
• Mandrake 9.2 ~ 10.1
• SuSE 8.2 ~ 9.2
Operating
system
CPU
RAM
Free disk
space
Internet
Explorer
Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/2003/Vista
Windows 98/Me/2000
Windows XP/2003/
Vista
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
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
Windows 98/Me/2000/
XP/2003
Windows Vista 7.0 or higher
Pentium II
400 MHz or higher
Pentium III
933 MHz or higher
5.0 or higher
Note
For Windows 2000/2003/XP/Vista, users who have an
administrator right can install the software.
Pentium III
933 MHz
Pentium IV
1GHz
RAM 256 MB or higher
Free disk page 1 GB or higher
• Linux Kernel 2.4 or higher
Software
• 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.
Macintosh
Item Requirements
Operating system Macintosh 10.3 ~ 10.5
CPU
RAM
Free disk space 1 GB
Intel processor
PowerPC G4/G5
512 MB for an Intel-based Mac,
128 MB for a Power-PC based Mac
3.2 <
Connection
Software overview>
USB interface,
Network interface (CLX-2160 only)
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:
Supported operating systems
The following table shows the network environments supported by the
machine:
Item Requirements
Network interface • Ethernet 10/100 Base-TX
Network operating
system
Network protocols
Dynamic addressing
server
• TCP/IP: Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
• IPP: Internet Printing Protocol
• SNMP: Simple Network Management Protocol
• DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
• BOOTP: Bootstrap Protocol
• Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/2003/Vista
• Various Linux OS
• Macintosh OS 10.3 ~ 10.5
• TCP/IP
• IPP, SNMP
•DHCP, BOOTP
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
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.
Note
Before configuring TCP/IP, you need to set the network protocol
to TCP/IP.
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.
4.1 <
Network setup (CLX-2160N only)>
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.
Restoring the network configuration
You can return the network configuration to its default settings.
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 the Scroll buttons until Clear Setting appears and press
OK.
4 Press OK when Yes appears to restore the network configuration.
5 Power the machine off and back on.
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:
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
OK
5 Press
.
Stop/Clear
Scroll
buttons until
to return to Standby mode.
DHCP
or
BOOTP
appears and press
Setting ethernet speed
You can select the communication speed for Ethernet connections.
Printing a network configuration page
The Network Configuration page shows how the network interface card
on your machine is configured.
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 the Scroll buttons until Network Info. appears and press
OK.
4 Press OK when Yes appears.
The Network Configuration page prints out.
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 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.
4.2 <
Network setup (CLX-2160N only)>
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
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.
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.
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
• 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.
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.
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.
5.1 <
Selecting and loading print media>
Supported print media types and sizes
Type Size Dimensions Weight Capacity
Plain paper
Envelope
Letter 216 x 279 mm (8.50 x 11.00 inches)
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)
ISO/Envelope B5 176 x 250 mm(6.93 x 9.84 inches)
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)
• 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
75 to 90 g/m
2
(20 to 24 lb
bond)
a
• 1 sheet for the manual
feeder
• 150 sheets of 75 g/m
2
(20 lb bond) paper for the
tray
1 sheet for the manual
feeder or tray
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
b
Letter, A4 Refer to the Plain paper section
Letter, Legal, Folio,
Labels
Oficio, A4, JIS B5,
Refer to the Plain paper section
Executive, A5, A6
Letter, Legal, Folio,
Card stock
Oficio, A4, JIS B5,
Refer to the Plain paper section
Executive, A5, A6
Minimum size (custom) 76 x 127 mm (3.00 x 5.00 inches)
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.
138 to 146 g/m
bond)
120 to 150 g/m
bond)
105 to 163 g/m
bond)
60 to 163 g/m
(16 to 43 lb bond)
2
(37 to 39 lb
2
(32 to 40 lb
2
(28 to 43 lb
2
1 sheet for the manual
feeder or tray
1 sheet for the manual
feeder or tray
1 sheet for the manual
feeder or tray
1 sheet for the manual
feeder or tray
5.2 <
Selecting and loading print media>
Media sizes supported in each mode
Mode Size Source
Copy mode
Print mode
Letter, A4, Legal, Oficio, Folio,
Executive, JIS B5, A5, A6
All sizes supported by the
machine
•Tray
• Manual feeder
•Tray
• Manual feeder
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 (59
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.
Guidelines for special print media
Media type Guidelines
• 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
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
Envelopes
o
extends all the way to the corner of the
envelope.
Acceptable
Unacceptable
• 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.
2
(24 lb) or jamming
5.3 <
Selecting and loading print media>
Media type Guidelines
• 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.
Transparencies
• 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 type Guidelines
• 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
Labels
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
Preprinted
paper
• 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.
• 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.
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In the tray
Loading paper
6 Load paper with the print side up.
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/m
plain paper.
2
(20 lb bond)
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.
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.
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.
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8 Close the paper cover.
9 Slide the tray back into the machine.
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.
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.
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.
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.
5 Close the paper cover.
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:
Caution
When you do the printing job from the manual feeder, clear the
paper in the tray away.
1 Load the paper with the side to be printed on facing up.
6 Slide the tray back into the machine.
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 paper: Previously printed side down with an
uncurled edge toward the machine.
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