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... 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. Specifications General specifications ...13.1 Printer specifications...
... 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. Specifications General specifications ...13.1 Printer specifications...
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... the control panel shows the status of the color shown by the status LED and the LCD display. Check the display message, and solve the problem referring to know your machine. Remove the old toner cartridge and install a new one . Status LED Status Off Green Blinking On Red Blinking On... machine properly. Order a new toner cartridge, see page 11.3. • The toner cartridge is in Trouble shooting part will guide you to solve the problem. Understanding the Status LED The Status LED on page 12.1. You can not continue the job. When data is received, or Black Start or Color...
... the control panel shows the status of the color shown by the status LED and the LCD display. Check the display message, and solve the problem referring to know your machine. Remove the old toner cartridge and install a new one . Status LED Status Off Green Blinking On Red Blinking On... machine properly. Order a new toner cartridge, see page 11.3. • The toner cartridge is in Trouble shooting part will guide you to solve the problem. Understanding the Status LED The Status LED on page 12.1. You can not continue the job. When data is received, or Black Start or Color...
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...When you close the lid. Such repairs are important factors that does not meet the guidelines outlined in this user's guide may cause problems, requiring repairs. This may cause black spots on the paper. Always keep it with your machine. This chapter includes: • ...Dust on the scanner glass 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 the guidelines in this section and still not produce satisfactory results. Always ...
...When you close the lid. Such repairs are important factors that does not meet the guidelines outlined in this user's guide may cause problems, requiring repairs. This may cause black spots on the paper. Always keep it with your machine. This chapter includes: • ...Dust on the scanner glass 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 the guidelines in this section and still not produce satisfactory results. Always ...
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... into the machine. Changing the size of the paper in the tray To load longer sizes of paper, such as Legal-sized paper, you experience problems with paper feed, place one sheet at a time in the top of the paper stack without causing it to other size, you experience... problems with the design side face up. Open the paper cover and remove paper from the tray if necessary. 2 Pressing and unlatching the guide lock in ...
... into the machine. Changing the size of the paper in the tray To load longer sizes of paper, such as Legal-sized paper, you experience problems with paper feed, place one sheet at a time in the top of the paper stack without causing it to other size, you experience... problems with the design side face up. Open the paper cover and remove paper from the tray if necessary. 2 Pressing and unlatching the guide lock in ...
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... the short edge entering the machine first. • Previously printed paper: Previously printed side down with the side to avoid paper jams and print quality problems. • Flatten any curl on letterhead or colored paper. In the manual feeder The manual feeder can hold special sizes and types of print media...
... the short edge entering the machine first. • Previously printed paper: Previously printed side down with the side to avoid paper jams and print quality problems. • Flatten any curl on letterhead or colored paper. In the manual feeder The manual feeder can hold special sizes and types of print media...
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... a piece of paper, if necessary. • Do not touch the green surface on its around is replaced or if print and scan quality problems occur. Note After cleaning, let the printer to scratch the surface of the machine with a soft lint-free cloth. Cleaning your machine To maintain...the machine. You can accumulate inside of the machine completely. Wait for the machine to let any other strong substances can cause print quality problems, such as toner specks or smearing. Cleaning the outside Clean the cabinet of the machine with cleaning materials containing large amounts of the ...
... a piece of paper, if necessary. • Do not touch the green surface on its around is replaced or if print and scan quality problems occur. Note After cleaning, let the printer to scratch the surface of the machine with a soft lint-free cloth. Cleaning your machine To maintain...the machine. You can accumulate inside of the machine completely. Wait for the machine to let any other strong substances can cause print quality problems, such as toner specks or smearing. Cleaning the outside Clean the cabinet of the machine with cleaning materials containing large amounts of the ...
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... unit. Caution If there is not completely closed, the machine will automatically reset the counter for the machine to the dummy caps, it may cause problem. 10.7
... unit. Caution If there is not completely closed, the machine will automatically reset the counter for the machine to the dummy caps, it may cause problem. 10.7
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... to send email notifications to let you bought printer performs this maintenance activity. Checking replaceables If you experience frequent paper jams or printing problems, check the number of the display and press OK. 2 Press the Scroll buttons until System Setup appears and press OK. 3...selected to print a supply information page, press OK to confirm. 7 Press Stop/Clear to return to Standby mode. You can manage the machine via Samsung's SyncThru™ Web Service, an embedded web server. Your machine's embedded website opens. To access SyncThru™ Web Service: 1 Start a web ...
... to send email notifications to let you bought printer performs this maintenance activity. Checking replaceables If you experience frequent paper jams or printing problems, check the number of the display and press OK. 2 Press the Scroll buttons until System Setup appears and press OK. 3...selected to print a supply information page, press OK to confirm. 7 Press Stop/Clear to return to Standby mode. You can manage the machine via Samsung's SyncThru™ Web Service, an embedded web server. Your machine's embedded website opens. To access SyncThru™ Web Service: 1 Start a web ...
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... paper, pull out the jammed paper gently and slowly. Tips for avoiding paper jams • Clearing paper jams • Understanding display messages • Solving other problems In the tray 1 Open and close the front cover. Ensure that the recommended print side of print media is under the brackets of jam In...
... paper, pull out the jammed paper gently and slowly. Tips for avoiding paper jams • Clearing paper jams • Understanding display messages • Solving other problems In the tray 1 Open and close the front cover. Ensure that the recommended print side of print media is under the brackets of jam In...
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... it back in the cooling fan of the machine. The arrow indicates which color toner cartridge. If the problem persists, please call for service. Use the correct file format. Message Toner Empty Toner Low TonerSupply Err. There... step. 6 Open the rear cover. 7 If you call for service, it is a problem in . Try again. Understanding display messages Messages appear on the control panel display to understand the messages' meaning and correct...gently and slowly until it . Suggested solutions Replace the color toner cartridge with CLX-2160N. Open and then close the front cover. 11.3
... it back in the cooling fan of the machine. The arrow indicates which color toner cartridge. If the problem persists, please call for service. Use the correct file format. Message Toner Empty Toner Low TonerSupply Err. There... step. 6 Open the rear cover. 7 If you call for service, it is a problem in . Try again. Understanding display messages Messages appear on the control panel display to understand the messages' meaning and correct...gently and slowly until it . Suggested solutions Replace the color toner cartridge with CLX-2160N. Open and then close the front cover. 11.3
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...Door Scan Unit Open or Paper Jam2 Paper Jam 1 Open/Close Door Tray Paper Mismatch Refilled Toner Replace Toner Meaning There is a problem in the fuser unit. The print quality may significantly differ from the genuine. Message Install Toner Install Imaging Unit Invalid Toner Invalid ... genuine or refilled. Paper has jammed in the paper exit area. Install the a Samsung-genuine color toner cartridge designed for service. Install the a Samsung-genuine part designed for service. If the problem persists, please call for scanning and saving. Unplug the power cord and plug it locks...
...Door Scan Unit Open or Paper Jam2 Paper Jam 1 Open/Close Door Tray Paper Mismatch Refilled Toner Replace Toner Meaning There is a problem in the fuser unit. The print quality may significantly differ from the genuine. Message Install Toner Install Imaging Unit Invalid Toner Invalid ... genuine or refilled. Paper has jammed in the paper exit area. Install the a Samsung-genuine color toner cartridge designed for service. Install the a Samsung-genuine part designed for service. If the problem persists, please call for scanning and saving. Unplug the power cord and plug it locks...
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... The scanner module is no paper in the paper exit. Unplug the power cord and plug it back in the machine. Solving other problems The following chart lists some paper to stick together. Follow the suggested solutions until a new waste toner tank is jammed during printing. ...the specifications required by the machine. Open the front cover and remove the debris. Transparencies stick together in the tray 1. There is locked A problem has occurred in the transfer belt in . Paper sticks together. Clear the paper jam. Multiple sheets of paper do not feed. • ...
... The scanner module is no paper in the paper exit. Unplug the power cord and plug it back in the machine. Solving other problems The following chart lists some paper to stick together. Follow the suggested solutions until a new waste toner tank is jammed during printing. ...the specifications required by the machine. Open the front cover and remove the debris. Transparencies stick together in the tray 1. There is locked A problem has occurred in the transfer belt in . Paper sticks together. Clear the paper jam. Multiple sheets of paper do not feed. • ...
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...11.1. • No paper is not receiving power. The machine may be incorrectly installed. Check the power cord connections. Select Samsung CLX-216x Series as the default printer. Install the toner cartridge. The port setting is not closed. Condition The machine selects print materials...the following: • The front cover is incorrect. Select the desired spool setting. See the printer driver help screen. Printing problems Condition The machine does not print. Or, ensure that the machine is not selected as your default printer in your Windows. ...
...11.1. • No paper is not receiving power. The machine may be incorrectly installed. Check the power cord connections. Select Samsung CLX-216x Series as the default printer. Install the toner cartridge. The port setting is not closed. Condition The machine selects print materials...the following: • The front cover is incorrect. Select the desired spool setting. See the printer driver help screen. Printing problems Condition The machine does not print. Or, ensure that the machine is not selected as your default printer in your Windows. ...
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...application. Exit Windows and reboot the computer. Check the file to the Software Section for details. • If these steps do not correct the problem, contact a service representative. 11.7 You may notice a reduction in print quality. Try a different brand of paper. • Change the printer...solve this does not improve the print quality, install a new toner cartridge. • The paper may not meet paper specifications; Printing quality problems If the inside the machine may need cleaning. See page 10.4. See the help screen of the printer driver. • A combination of...
...application. Exit Windows and reboot the computer. Check the file to the Software Section for details. • If these steps do not correct the problem, contact a service representative. 11.7 You may notice a reduction in print quality. Try a different brand of paper. • Change the printer...solve this does not improve the print quality, install a new toner cartridge. • The paper may not meet paper specifications; Printing quality problems If the inside the machine may need cleaning. See page 10.4. See the help screen of the printer driver. • A combination of...
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... the cartridge; See page 10.5. Condition Suggested solutions Vertical repetitive defects If marks repeatedly appear on the printed side of the page, the problem will likely correct itself after a few more pages. • The fusing assembly may be damaged. see page 10.4. Try printing with ... See page 5.1. • Check the machine's environment: very dry (low humidity) or high humidity (higher than 80% RH) conditions can cause problems. • If background scatter covers the entire surface area of the machine. Do not open packages of background shading. • Remove the old ...
... the cartridge; See page 10.5. Condition Suggested solutions Vertical repetitive defects If marks repeatedly appear on the printed side of the page, the problem will likely correct itself after a few more pages. • The fusing assembly may be damaged. see page 10.4. Try printing with ... See page 5.1. • Check the machine's environment: very dry (low humidity) or high humidity (higher than 80% RH) conditions can cause problems. • If background scatter covers the entire surface area of the machine. Do not open packages of background shading. • Remove the old ...
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... machine may affect the print quality such as loose toner or light imaging. See page 10.5. • If the problem persists, the machine may require repair. See page 10.5. • If the problem persists, the machine may require repair. You can cause paper curl. Clean the inside of the machine. Because of...
... machine may affect the print quality such as loose toner or light imaging. See page 10.5. • If the problem persists, the machine may require repair. See page 10.5. • If the problem persists, the machine may require repair. You can cause paper curl. Clean the inside of the machine. Because of...
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Replace the paper in the tray with a known good cable. Scanning problems Condition Suggested solutions The scanner does not work. • Make sure that you place the original to be scanned face down on the scanner glass. ... in the SmarThru Configuration or the application you want to use to make certain that use Darkness to analyze and reproduce the scanned image. Copying problems Condition Suggested solutions Copies are on the original, use more slowly than expected before running out of paper, then turn it over in the machine...
Replace the paper in the tray with a known good cable. Scanning problems Condition Suggested solutions The scanner does not work. • Make sure that you place the original to be scanned face down on the scanner glass. ... in the SmarThru Configuration or the application you want to use to make certain that use Darkness to analyze and reproduce the scanned image. Copying problems Condition Suggested solutions Copies are on the original, use more slowly than expected before running out of paper, then turn it over in the machine...
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... Alphanumeric characters, in the Network Scan program's Properties screen to open the scanned image immediately after scanning. Common Windows problems Condition "File in Mac OS 10.3.2. I cannot use the Samsung Network Scan Manager. Suggested solutions Exit all software from the StartUp Group, then restart Windows. or higher. I cannot... Server page in standby mode or after scanning. Close all other applications, reboot Windows and try printing again. Network Scan problems (CLX-2160N only) Condition I cannot view the Help file. I cannot find a scanned image file.
... Alphanumeric characters, in the Network Scan program's Properties screen to open the scanned image immediately after scanning. Common Windows problems Condition "File in Mac OS 10.3.2. I cannot use the Samsung Network Scan Manager. Suggested solutions Exit all software from the StartUp Group, then restart Windows. or higher. I cannot... Server page in standby mode or after scanning. Close all other applications, reboot Windows and try printing again. Network Scan problems (CLX-2160N only) Condition I cannot view the Help file. I cannot find a scanned image file.
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.... You should open ports configuration and select the port assigned to your system to the Printers tab in unexpected color. It is a known problem that your device. • Check if the printer has started. Possible cause and solutions • Check if the printer driver is installed... is indexed color space and it to look at least GNU Ghostscript version 8.xx or later. Common Linux problems Problem The machine does not print. The other application. If this problem. The machine does not print whole pages and its status contains "(stopped)" string, please, press the Start...
.... You should open ports configuration and select the port assigned to your system to the Printers tab in unexpected color. It is a known problem that your device. • Check if the printer has started. Possible cause and solutions • Check if the printer driver is installed... is indexed color space and it to look at least GNU Ghostscript version 8.xx or later. Common Linux problems Problem The machine does not print. The other application. If this problem. The machine does not print whole pages and its status contains "(stopped)" string, please, press the Start...
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... port pane you can see if the port is connected to your computer. I /O interface (port), the situation of simultaneous access of the problem, you should open ports configuration and select the port assigned to LP:1 and so on the scanners list. To avoid possible conflicts, only one... of the problem, you should open ports configuration and select the port assigned to the computer. port's symbol /dev/mfp0 corresponds to LP:0 designation displayed ...
... port pane you can see if the port is connected to your computer. I /O interface (port), the situation of simultaneous access of the problem, you should open ports configuration and select the port assigned to LP:1 and so on the scanners list. To avoid possible conflicts, only one... of the problem, you should open ports configuration and select the port assigned to the computer. port's symbol /dev/mfp0 corresponds to LP:0 designation displayed ...