Samsung CLX-3160N Alignment & Adjustment
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6. Alignment and Adjustments
This chapter describes some of the main service procedures including:
Using the Tech mode; Clearing paper jam and test patterns.
Much of this chapter is also included in the user's guide.
6.1 Control Panel
6.1.1 CLX-3160FN
1 Speed buttons: Allows you to store frequently-
dialed fax numbers and enter them with the touch
of a few buttons.
2 Shift: Allows you to shift the speed buttons to
access numbers 16 through 30.
3 Phone Book: Allows you to store frequently used
fax numbers in memory or search for stored fax
numbers. Also allows you to print an Phone Book list.
4 Resolution: Adjusts the document resolution for
the current fax job.
5 Redial/Pause: In Standby mode, redials the last
number, or in Edit mode, inserts a pause into a fax
number.
6 Fax: Activates Fax mode.
7 Copy: Activates Copy mode.
8 Scan: Activates Scan mode.
9 Display: Shows the current status and prompts
during an operation.
10 Menu: Enters Menu mode and scrolls through the
available menus.
11 Scroll buttons: Scroll through the options
available in the selected menu, and increase or
decrease values.
12 OK: Confirms the selection on the screen.
13 Back: Sends you back to the upper menu level.
14 Status: Shows the status of your machine.
15 Darkness: Adjusts the document brightness for
the current copy job.
16 Original Type: Selects the document type for the
current copy job.
17 Reduce/Enlarge: Makes a copy smaller or larger
than the original.
18 USB Print: Allows you to directly print files stored
on a USB Memory device when it is inserted into
the USB memory port on the front of your
machine.
19 Number keypad: dials a number or enters
alphanumeric characters.
20 On Hook Dial: Engages the telephone line.
21 Stop/Clear: Stops an operation at any time. In
Standby mode, clears/cancels the copy options,
such as the darkness, the document type setting,
the copy size, and the number of copies.
22 Color Start: Starts a job in Color mode.
23 Black Start: Starts a job in Black and White mode.
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6.1.2 CLX-3160N
1 Copy: Activates Copy mode.
2 Scan: Activates Scan mode.
3 Display: Shows the current status and prompts
during an operation.
4 Menu: Enters Menu mode and scrolls through the
available menus.
5 Scroll buttons: Scroll through the options avail-
able in the selected menu, and increase or
decrease values.
6 OK: Confirms the selection on the screen.
7 Back: Sends you back to the upper menu level.
8 Status: Shows the status of your machine.
9 Darkness: Adjusts the document brightness for
the current copy job.
10 Original Type: Selects the document type for the
current copy job.
11 Reduce/Enlarge: Makes a copy smaller or larger
than the original.
12 USB Print: Allows you to directly print files stored
on a USB Memory device when it is inserted into
the USB memory port on the front of your
machine.
13 Number keypad: Dials a number or enters
alphanumeric characters.
14 Stop/Clear: Stops an operation at any time. In
Standby mode, clears/cancels the copy options,
such as the resolution, the document type setting,
the copy size, and the number of copies.
15 Color Start: Starts a job in Color mode.
16 Black Start: Starts a job in Black and White
mode.
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6.2 LED Function
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 Description
Off The machine is off-line.
The machine is in Power Save mode. When data is received, or any button
is pressed, it switches to on-line automatically.
Green On The machine is on-line and can be used.
Blink When the backlight slowly blinks, the machine is receiving data from the
computer.
When the backlight fast blinks, the machine is printing data.
Red On The toner cartridge is totally exhausted. Remove the old toner cartridge
and install a new one.
A paper jam has occurred. To solve the problem.
The front cover is open. Close the front cover.
There is no paper in the tray . Load paper in the tray .
The machine has stopped due to a major error. Check the display message.
Blink A minor error occurs and the machine is waiting an error to be cleared.
Check the display message. When the problem is cleared, the machine
resumes.
The toner cartridge is low. Order a new toner cartridge. Y ou can temporarily
improve print quality by redistributing the toner .
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6.3 Jam Removal
6.3.1 Clearing document jams
When an original jams while passing through the ADF, Document Jam appears on the display.
1. Remove any remaining pages from the ADF.
2. Open the ADF cover.
3. Pull the jammed paper gently out of the ADF.
4. Close the ADF cover. Then load the removed
pages, if any, back into the ADF.
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6.3.1.1 Exit misfeed
1. Open the scanner lid.
2. Turn the release knob to the direction as shown
to remove the misfed paper from the document
output tray.
3. Close the scanner lid. Then load the removed
pages back into the ADF.
6.3.1.2 Roller misfeed
1. Open the scanner lid.
2. Seize the misfed paper, and remove the paper
from the feed area by carefully pulling it to the
right using both hands.
3. Close the scanner lid. Then load the removed
pages back into the ADF.
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6.3.2 Clearing paper jams
When a paper jam occurs, Paper Jam appears on the display. Refer to the table below to locate and clear
the paper jam.
6.3.2.1 In the tray 1
1. Open and close the front cover. The jammed
paper is automatically ejected from the
machine.
If the paper does not exit, go to the next step.
2. Pull the tray 1 open.
3. Remove the jammed paper by gently pulling it
straight out.
If the paper does not move when you pull, or if
you do not see the paper in this area, check the
paper exit area.
4. Insert the tray 1 into the machine until it snaps
into place. Printing automatically resumes.
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6.3.2.2 In the optional tray 2
1. Pull the optional tray 2 open.
2. Remove the jammed paper from the machine.
If the paper does not move when you pull, or if
you do not see the paper in this area, go to the
next step.
3. Open the jam cover in the optional tray 2.
4. Pull the jammed paper out in the direction
shown.
5. Close the jam cover. Printing automatically
resumes.
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6.3.2.3 In the mamual tray
1. Pull the tray 1 out.
2. Push the manual tray tab down.
3. Pull the Jammed paper out of the manual tray.
4. Insert the tray 1 into the machine until it snaps
into place. Printing automatically resumes.
6.3.2.4 In the paper exit area
1. Open and close the front cover. The jammed
paper is automatically ejected from the
machine.
2. Gently pull the paper out of the output tray.
If you do not see the jammed paper or if there
is any resistance when you pull, stop and go to
the next step.
3. Open the rear cover.
4. If you see the jammed paper, pull it straight up.
Skip to step 8.
If you still do not see the paper, go to the next
step.
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5. Open the fuser door. 6. Locate the jammed paper and pull it out.
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6.4 System setup
6.4.1 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
Fax, Copy, or Scan mode vary.
6.4.2 Changing the display language
To change the language that appears on the control panel, follow these steps:
1. Press Menu until System Setup appears on the bottom line of the display and press OK.
2. Press OK when Machine Setup appears.
3. Press the Scroll buttons until Language appears and press OK.
4. Press the Scroll buttons until the language you want appears and press OK.
5. Press Stop/Clear to return to Standby mode.
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6.4.3 Setting the date and time
The current date and time are shown on the display when your machine is on and ready to work. For the
CLX-3160FN, all of your faxes will have the date and time printed on them.
Note : If power to the machine is cut off, you need to reset the correct time and date once the power has
been restored.
1. Press Menu until System Setup appears on the bottom line of the display and press OK.
2. Press OK when Machine Setup appears.
3. Press the Scroll buttons until Date & Time appears and press OK.
4. Enter the correct time and date using the number keypad.
Month = 01 to 12
Day = 01 to 31
Year = requires four digits
Hour = 01 to 12 (12-hour mode)
00 to 23 (24-hour mode)
Minute = 00 to 59
Note : The date format may differ from country to country
You can also use the Scroll buttons to move the cursor under the digit you want to correct and enter a new
number.
5. To select AM or PM for 12-hour format, press the or # button or any number button.
When the cursor is not under the AM or PM indicator, pressing the or # button immediately moves the
cursor to the indicator.
You can change the clock mode to 24-hour format (e.g. 01:00 PM as 13:00). For details, see the next
section.
6. Press OK to save the time and date.
When you enter a wrong number, Out of Range appears and the machine does not proceed to the next
step. If this happens, simply reenter the correct number.
7. Press Stop/Clear to return to Standby mode.
Changing the clock mode
You can set your machine to display the current time using either a 12-hour or 24-hour format.
1. Press Menu until System Setup appears on the bottom line of the display and press OK.
2. Press OK when Machine Setup appears.
3. Press the Scroll buttons until Clock Mode appears and press OK.
4. Press the Scroll buttons to select the other mode and press OK.
5. Press Stop/Clear to return to Standby mode.
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