Samsung M262x Series User manual

BASIC
User’s Guide
BASIC
User’s Guide
This guide provides information concerning the installation, basic operation
and troubleshooting on Windows.
ADVANCED
This guide provides information about the installation, advanced configuration, operation
and troubleshooting on various OS environments.
Some features may not be available depending on models or countries.

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BASIC
1. Introduction
Key benefits 4
Features by models 6
Useful to know 8
About this user’s guide 9
Safety information 10
Machine overview 15
Control panel overview 18
Turning on the machine 20
Installing the driver locally 21
Reinstalling the driver 23
2. Basic Setup
Printing a demo page 25
Media and tray 26
Basic printing 37
3. Maintenance
Ordering consumables and option 43
Available consumables 44
Available maintenance parts 45
Storing the toner cartridge 46
Redistributing toner 48
Replacing the toner cartridge 50
Replacing the imaging unit 53
Cleaning the machine 54
Tips for moving & storing your machine 58
4. Troubleshooting
Tips for avoiding paper jams 60
Clearing paper jams 61
Understanding the LED 69
5. Appendix
Specifications 73
Regulatory information 82
Copyright 93

1. Introduction
This chapter provides information you need to know before using the machine.
•Keybenefits 4
• Features by models 6
• Useful to know 8
• About this user’s guide 9
• Safety information 10
• Machine overview 15
• Control panel overview 18
• Turning on the machine 20
• Installing the driver locally 21
• Reinstalling the driver 23

Key benefits
Environmentally friendly
• To save toner and paper, this machine supports the Eco feature.
• To save paper, you can print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper (see
"Using advanced print features" on page 162).
• To save paper, you can print on both sides of the paper (double-sided
printing) (see "Using advanced print features" on page 162).
• To save electricity, this machine automatically conserves electricity by
substantially reducing power consumption when not in use.
• We recommend using recycled paper for saving energy.
Print with excellent quality and speed
• You can print with a resolution of up to 4,800 x 600 dpi effective (600 x 600
x 3 bit) output.
• Fast, on-demand printing.
- M262x series
▪For single-side printing, up to 26 ppm (A4) or up to 27 ppm (Letter).
- M282x series/M283x series
▪For single-side printing, up to 28 ppm (A4) or up to 29 ppm (Letter).
Convenience
• Simply touch your cell phone on the NFC tag on your printer and get the
print job done (see "Using the NFC feature" on page 151).
• You can print on the go from your smartphone or computer using Google
Cloud Print™ enabled apps (see "Google Cloud Print™" on page 155).
• Easy Capture Manager allows you to easily edit and print whatever you
captured using the Print Screen key on the keyboard (see "Easy Capture
Manager" on page 181).
• Samsung Easy Printer Manager and Samsung Printer Status are a program
that monitors and informs you of the machine’s status and allows you to
customize the machine’s settings (see "Using Samsung Easy Printer
Manager" on page 187 or "Using Samsung Printer Status" on page 190).
• AnyWeb Print helps you screen-capture, preview, scrap, and print the
screen more easily than when you use the ordinary program (see "Samsung
AnyWeb Print" on page 182).
• Smart Update allows you to check for the latest software and install the
latest version during the printer driver installation process. This is available
only for Windows OS users.

Key benefits
• If you have Internet access, you can get help, support application, machine
drivers, manuals, and order information from the Samsung website,
www.samsung.com > find your product > Support or Downloads.
Wide range of functionality and application support
• Supports various paper sizes (see "Print media specifications" on page 75).
• Print watermark: You can customize your documents with words, such as
“CONFIDENTIAL” (see "Using advanced print features" on page 162).
• Print posters: The text and pictures of each page of your document are
magnified and printed across the multiple sheets of paper and can then be
taped together to form a poster (see "Using advanced print features" on
page 162).
• You can print in various operating systems (see "System requirements" on
page 78).
• Your machine is equipped with a USB interface and/or a network interface.
Supports various wireless network setting method
• Using the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™) button
- You can easily connect to a wireless network using the WPS button on
the machine and the access point (a wireless router).
• Using the USB cable or a network cable
- You can connect and set various wireless network settings using a USB
cable or a network cable.
• Using the Wi-Fi Direct
- You can conveniently print from your mobile device using the Wi-Fi or
Wi-Fi Direct feature.
See "Introducing wireless set up methods" on page 119.

Features by models
Some features and optional goods may not be available depending on
model or country.
Operating System
(●: Included, Blank: Not available)
Software
You can install the printer driver and software when you insert the
software CD into your CD-ROM drive.
For Windows, select the printer driver and software in the Select
Software to Install window.
Operating System M262x series M282x series
M283x series
Windows ● ●
Mac ● ●
Linux ● ●
Unix ●
Software M262x series M282x series
M283x series
SPL printer drivera● ●
PCL printer driver
●
(M262xND only)
●
PS printer driver
XPS printer driverb● ●
Samsung
Easy Printer
Manager
Device
Settings
● ●
Samsung Printer Status ● ●
Samsung AnyWeb Printb● ●
SyncThru™ Web Service ●
(M262xND only)
●

Features by models
(●: Included, Blank: Not available)
Variety feature
(●: Included, Blank: Not available)
SyncThru Admin Web
Service
●
(M262xND only)
●
Easy Eco Driver ● ●
Easy Capture Manager ● ●
a. Depending on the operating system you use, the installed printer driver may differ.
b. Download the software from the Samsung website and install it: (http://
www.samsung.com > find your product > Support or Downloads). Before installing,
check whether your computer’s OS support the software.
Features M262x series M282x series
M283x series
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ● ●
Network Interface Ethernet
10/100 Base TX wired LAN
●
(M262xND only)
●
Network Interface 802.11b/
g/n wireless LANa
●
(M282xDW/
M283xDW only)
IPv6
●
(M262xND only)
●
(M282xND/
M282xDW /
M283xDW only)
Software M262x series M282x series
M283x series
NFC (Near Field
Communication) printing
●
(M283xDW only)
Eco printing ● ●
Wi-Fi Protected Setup™
(WPS)
●
(M282xDW/
M283xDW only)
Double-sided printing
●
(M262xD/M262xND
only)
●
Double-sided printing
(Manual)bc
●
(M2620/M2625/
M2626 only)
AirPrint
●
(M262xND only)
●
Google Cloud Print™ ●
(M262xND only)
●
a. Depending on your country, wireless LAN card may not be available. For some
countries, only 802.11 b/g can be applied. Contact your local Samsung dealer or the
retailer where you bought your machine.
b. Available for Windows OS only.
c. Only tray 1 is supported.
Features M262x series M282x series
M283x series

Useful to know
The machine does not print.
• Open the print queue list and remove the document from the
list (see "Canceling a print job" on page 38).
• Remove the driver and install it again (see "Installing the driver
locally" on page 21).
• Select your machine as your default machine in your Windows.
Where can I purchase option or consumables?
• Inquire at a Samsung distributor or your retailer.
• Visit www.samsung.com/supplies. Select your country/region
to view product service information.
The status LED flashes or remains constantly on.
• Turn the product off and on again.
• Check the meanings of LED indications in this manual and
troubleshoot accordingly (see "Understanding the LED" on
page 69).
A paper jam has occurred.
• Open and close the front door.
• Check the instructions on removing jammed paper in this
manual and troubleshoot accordingly (see "Clearing paper
jams" on page 61).
Printouts are blurry.
• The toner level might be low or uneven. Shake the toner
cartridge.
• Try a different print resolution setting.
• Replace the toner cartridge.
Where can I download the machine’s driver?
• Visit www.samsung.com to download the latest machine’s
driver, and install it on your system.

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1. Introduction
About this user’s guide
This user's guide provides information for your basic understanding of the
machine as well as detailed steps to explain machine usage.
• Read the safety information before using the machine.
• If you have a problem using the machine, refer to the troubleshooting
chapter.
• Terms used in this user’s guide are explained in the glossary chapter.
• All illustrations in this user’s guide may differ from your machine depending
on its options or model you purchased.
• The screenshots in this user's guide may differ from your machine
depending on the machine’s firmware/driver version.
• The procedures in this user’s guide are mainly based on Windows 7.
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Conventions
Some terms in this guide are used interchangeably, as below:
• Document is synonymous with original.
• Paper is synonymous with media, or print media.
• Machine refers to printer or MFP.
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General icons
Icon Text Description
Caution Gives users information to protect the machine from
possible mechanical damage or malfunction.
Warning Used to alert users to the possibility of personal injury.
Note Provides additional information or detailed
specification of the machine function and feature.

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1. Introduction
Safety information
These warnings and precautions are included to prevent injury to you and
others, and to prevent any potential damage to your machine. Be sure to read
and understand all of these instructions before using the machine. After reading
this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.
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Important safety symbols
Explanation of all icons and signs used in this chapter
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Operating environment
Warning
Warning Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe
personal injury or death.
Caution Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor
personal injury or property damage.
Do not attempt.
Do not use if the power cord is damaged or if the electrical outlet is
not grounded.
This could result in electric shock or fire.
Do not place anything on top of the machine (water, small metal or
heavy objects, candles, lit cigarettes, etc.).
This could result in electric shock or fire.
• If the machine gets overheated, it releases smoke, makes
strange noises, or generates an odd odor, immediately turn off
the power switch and unplug the machine.
• The user should be able to access the power outlet in case of
emergencies that might require the user to pull the plug out.
This could result in electric shock or fire.
Do not bend, or place heavy objects on the power cord.
Stepping on or allowing the power cord to be crushed by a heavy
object could result in electric shock or fire.
Do not remove the plug by pulling on the cord; do not handle the
plug with wet hands.
This could result in electric shock or fire.