Samsung CLP 500 User manual

COLOR LASER PRINTER
Setup Guide
Antes de operar el producto, por favor lea el instructivo,
a fin de evitar fallas y conserve para futuras referencias.
CLP-500
CLP-500N

SAMSUNG LASER PRINTER
Setup Guide
CLP-500

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C
ONTENTS
Step 1.
Unpacking ............................................. 3
Step 2.
Understanding Your Printer ................... 5
Step 3
. Installing the Drum Cartridge,
Image Transfer, and Toner Cartridges .. 7
Step 4
. Loading Paper ..................................... 18
Step 5.
Connecting a Printer Cable .................. 21
Using a Parallel Cable .................................21
Using a USB Cable .....................................22
For Networking Printing ..............................23
Step 6.
Turning the Printer On ........................ 24
Step 7.
Printing a Demo Page .......................... 25
Step 8.
Changing the Display Language .......... 26
Step 9.
Installing the Printer Software ............ 27
Installing Printer Software in Windows ..........27
Reinstalling Printer software ........................29
Removing Printer software ..........................29
Changing the Display Language ...................29
Step 10.
Viewing the User’s Guide ................... 30
In Windows ..............................................30
In Macintosh .............................................30
In Linux ...................................................31

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Step 1.
Unpacking
1 Remove the printer and all of the accessories from the
packing carton. Make sure that the printer has been packed
with the following items:
N OTES :
• If any items are missing or damaged, notify your dealer
immediately.
• Components may differ from one country to another.
• The CD-ROM contains the printer driver, the User’s Guide, and
the Adobe Acrobat Reader program.
• The power cord may be different depending on your country.
Toner Cartridges Power Cord
Image Transfer Unit Drum Cartridge
CD-ROM Setup Guide

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2 Carefully remove all of the packing tapes from the printer.
3 Pull the paper tray out of the printer and remove the
packing tapes from the tray.
4 Select a location for the printer:
•Leave enough room to open the printer trays, covers, and
allow for proper ventilation.
•Provide the proper environment:
– A firm, level surface
– Away from direct airflow of air conditioners, heaters, or
ventilators
– Free of temperature, sunlight, or humidity extremes or
fluctuations
– Clean, dry, and free of dust

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Step 2.
Understanding Your Printer
These are the main components of your machine:
Control Panel
(see the User’s
Guide of the
printer in the
CD-ROM.)
Paper Output Tray
Top Cover
(Open to install the drum, and
image transfer unit.)
Front Cover
(Open to remove
the waste toner
and clean the
LSU.)
Left Cover
(Open to install the
toner cartridges press the top
cover release button.)
Output Support
Tray 1
(250-sheet paper feeder)
Top Cover
Release Button
Optional Tray 2
(500-sheet paper feeder)
Handle
(Use it to lift the
machine.)

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Optional Tray 2 Jam Cover
(Open to remove jams in the optional tray 2.)
Muti-purpose Tray
(Open to load special print materials.)
Right Cover
(Open to remove paper jams.)
Power Switch
USB Port
Power Receptacle
Control Board
Cover
(Open to install optional
accessories.)
Wireless Network
Antenna
*
Network Port **
Parallel Port ***
* This wireless network port is not available when you purchased the machine. You can install it using an
option.
** The network port is provided at default for CLP-500N. CLP-500 users should install it using an optional
network interface card. For details, see the User’s Guide of the printer in the CD-ROM.
*** The parallel port may not be available depending on your country.

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Step 3.
Installing the Drum Cartridge, Image
Transfer, and Toner Cartridges
1 Using the handle, open the left cover completely.
C AUTION : If the left cover is not completely open, the top cover
release button does not press.
2 Press the top cover release button to unlatch the top cover
and open it all the way.
Top cover release
button

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3 Remove the LSU label.
4 Take the drum cartridge out of the package using the
handle.
5 Remove the paper covering the drum cartridge by removing
the tape under the handle of the drum cartridge.
C AUTIONS :
• Don’t use sharp objects, such as a knife or scissors, to open the
drum cartridge package. You could damage the surface of the
drum.
• To prevent damage, do not expose the drum cartridge to light for
more than a few minutes. Cover it with black paper, if necessary.
• Do not touch the surface of the green roller on the drum
cartridge or print quality problems can occur.

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6 Locate the drum cartridge slots inside the printer, one on
each side.
7 Hold the handle on the drum cartridge with the green roller
facing you. Then align the drum cartridge with the slots in
your printer.
C AUTION : Insert the drum cartridge carefully so as not to scratch
and damage the surface of the green roller.