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... 10 Troubleshooting 10 Wireless network problems 11 Solving other problems BASIC SETUP 1 1 Altitude adjustment 1 Changing the display language 1 Setting the date and time (CLX-3185FN/CLX-3185FW only) 1 Changing the clock mode (CLX-3185FN/CLX-3185FW only) 2 Changing the default mode (CLX-3185FN/CLX-3185FW only) 2 Setting sounds 2 Key sound and alarm sound (CLX-3185/CLX-3185N only) 2 Speaker, ringer, key...
... 10 Troubleshooting 10 Wireless network problems 11 Solving other problems BASIC SETUP 1 1 Altitude adjustment 1 Changing the display language 1 Setting the date and time (CLX-3185FN/CLX-3185FW only) 1 Changing the clock mode (CLX-3185FN/CLX-3185FW only) 2 Changing the default mode (CLX-3185FN/CLX-3185FW only) 2 Setting sounds 2 Key sound and alarm sound (CLX-3185/CLX-3185N only) 2 Speaker, ringer, key...
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... (CLX-3185FN/CLX-3185FW only) 2 Clearing paper jams 3 In the tray 3 In the fuser unit area 4 In the paper exit area 5 Understanding display messages 5 Checking display messages 8 Solving other problems 8 Power problems 9 Paper feeding problems 10 Printing problems 11 Printing quality problems 14 Copying problems 14 Scanning problems 15 Fax problems 15 Samsung Scan and Fax Manager Problem 15 Common Windows problems 16 Common Linux problems...
... (CLX-3185FN/CLX-3185FW only) 2 Clearing paper jams 3 In the tray 3 In the fuser unit area 4 In the paper exit area 5 Understanding display messages 5 Checking display messages 8 Solving other problems 8 Power problems 9 Paper feeding problems 10 Printing problems 11 Printing quality problems 14 Copying problems 14 Scanning problems 15 Fax problems 15 Samsung Scan and Fax Manager Problem 15 Common Windows problems 16 Common Linux problems...
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... actual usage. The following table offers the conventions of this user's guide_ 1 a. pages per minute (See "Finding more information" on the machine. Refers you have a problem using the machine (See "Safety information" on Windows XP. It is synonymous with original. • Paper is a valuable resource for both novice and professional users... this user's guide This user's guide provides information about basic understanding of the machine as well as below. • Document is synonymous with media, or print media. • Machine refers to country.
... actual usage. The following table offers the conventions of this user's guide_ 1 a. pages per minute (See "Finding more information" on the machine. Refers you have a problem using the machine (See "Safety information" on Windows XP. It is synonymous with original. • Paper is a valuable resource for both novice and professional users... this user's guide This user's guide provides information about basic understanding of the machine as well as below. • Document is synonymous with media, or print media. • Machine refers to country.
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...on the model or its estimated cartridge life. Check your machine to be turned on blue. When the problem is waiting for replacement. Power button For CLX-3185 CLX-3185N and CLX-3185WK, plug the power cord into power save setting you want to replace the toner cartridge (See "...switches to know the machine status and set your model name. When data is received or any button is printing data. The estimated cartridge life of using a non-genuine Samsung toner cartridge such as one that is opened. Check the display message (See "Understanding display messages" on ...
...on the model or its estimated cartridge life. Check your machine to be turned on blue. When the problem is waiting for replacement. Power button For CLX-3185 CLX-3185N and CLX-3185WK, plug the power cord into power save setting you want to replace the toner cartridge (See "...switches to know the machine status and set your model name. When data is received or any button is printing data. The estimated cartridge life of using a non-genuine Samsung toner cartridge such as one that is opened. Check the display message (See "Understanding display messages" on ...
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..., the arrow mark shows which color toner is and how to find out what the problem is of using non-genuine Samsung toner cartridge such as refilled or remanufactured. Samsung cannot guarantee non-genuine Samsung toner cartridge's quality. Check the message to solve it. Service or repair required as ...fit onto one sheet of paper in color mode. •4up/Color: prints four original images reduced to fit onto one sheet of toner cartridges is low or needs to "Wireless network setup (CLX-3185FW/CLX-3185WK only)" on page 5 to save the selection. 7. Press Stop/Clear...
..., the arrow mark shows which color toner is and how to find out what the problem is of using non-genuine Samsung toner cartridge such as refilled or remanufactured. Samsung cannot guarantee non-genuine Samsung toner cartridge's quality. Check the message to solve it. Service or repair required as ...fit onto one sheet of paper in color mode. •4up/Color: prints four original images reduced to fit onto one sheet of toner cartridges is low or needs to "Wireless network setup (CLX-3185FW/CLX-3185WK only)" on page 5 to save the selection. 7. Press Stop/Clear...
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...CLX-3185WK/CLX-3185FN/CLX-3185FW only)_ 2 Press Menu on the icon (third from the machine's control panel that window. 2.Start Windows Explorer and open the TCP/IP configuration window. 5.Enter the machine's new information into the configuration window as explained above. Then, print...the network with a network cable. 2.Turn on the machine. 3.From the Windows Start menu, select All Programs > Samsung Printers > SetIP > SetIP. 4.Click on the control panel. 2. Repeat this Network Configuration Report, you may need...network administrator to set up a network and troubleshoot problems. 1.
...CLX-3185WK/CLX-3185FN/CLX-3185FW only)_ 2 Press Menu on the icon (third from the machine's control panel that window. 2.Start Windows Explorer and open the TCP/IP configuration window. 5.Enter the machine's new information into the configuration window as explained above. Then, print...the network with a network cable. 2.Turn on the machine. 3.From the Windows Start menu, select All Programs > Samsung Printers > SetIP > SetIP. 4.Click on the control panel. 2. Repeat this Network Configuration Report, you may need...network administrator to set up a network and troubleshoot problems. 1.
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...print Network Configuration Report from your computer operating system, but first locate the Software CD supplied with the machine before proceeding with WPS button on the control panel" on page 2). Your machine came with a Default IP address of network connections to set up a network and troubleshoot problems...for setting up the wireless network connected machine and software. Using this information before proceeding. Wireless network setup (CLX-3185FW/CLX-3185WK only)_ 1 This chapter includes: • Using a wireless network • Setting a wireless network ...
...print Network Configuration Report from your computer operating system, but first locate the Software CD supplied with the machine before proceeding with WPS button on the control panel" on page 2). Your machine came with a Default IP address of network connections to set up a network and troubleshoot problems...for setting up the wireless network connected machine and software. Using this information before proceeding. Wireless network setup (CLX-3185FW/CLX-3185WK only)_ 1 This chapter includes: • Using a wireless network • Setting a wireless network ...
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...the machine, use the following addresses: -IP address: 192.168.1.100 Wireless network setup (CLX-3185FW/CLX-3185WK only)_ 10 Resetting the machine to factory default settings (Windows) 1. Check the network... it for future reference. Completing the Installation After you have installed your Samsung wireless network printer, print another copy of your machine. 9.Click Next. Connecting Failure - Connected... setting and installing the machine driver Wireless network problems If problems occur while using the special network cable. Click Settings > Network Settings in the...
...the machine, use the following addresses: -IP address: 192.168.1.100 Wireless network setup (CLX-3185FW/CLX-3185WK only)_ 10 Resetting the machine to factory default settings (Windows) 1. Check the network... it for future reference. Completing the Installation After you have installed your Samsung wireless network printer, print another copy of your machine. 9.Click Next. Connecting Failure - Connected... setting and installing the machine driver Wireless network problems If problems occur while using the special network cable. Click Settings > Network Settings in the...
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...they are not separated by printing the network configuration report. ...power for access point (or wireless router), machine and computer. Wireless network setup (CLX-3185FW/CLX-3185WK only)_ 11 Remove any large metal objects between the access point (or ...101 -Subnet address: 255.255.255.0 -Gateway address: 192.168.1.1 Solving other problems If problems occur while using the Ad-hoc mode, for operating systems such as Windows Vista... You cannot use infrastructure mode and Ad-hoc mode at the same time for Samsung wireless network machine. • The machine is within 30 meters (100 feet)...
...they are not separated by printing the network configuration report. ...power for access point (or wireless router), machine and computer. Wireless network setup (CLX-3185FW/CLX-3185WK only)_ 11 Remove any large metal objects between the access point (or ...101 -Subnet address: 255.255.255.0 -Gateway address: 192.168.1.1 Solving other problems If problems occur while using the Ad-hoc mode, for operating systems such as Windows Vista... You cannot use infrastructure mode and Ad-hoc mode at the same time for Samsung wireless network machine. • The machine is within 30 meters (100 feet)...
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... B5, A5, A6 All sizes supported by Samsung's warranty or service agreements. Selecting print media You can cause a fire. •Use designated print media (See "Print media specifications" on the machine • Permanent fuser damage, not covered under warranty. When you choose print materials, consider the following problems. • Poor print quality • Increased paper jams •...
... B5, A5, A6 All sizes supported by Samsung's warranty or service agreements. Selecting print media You can cause a fire. •Use designated print media (See "Print media specifications" on the machine • Permanent fuser damage, not covered under warranty. When you choose print materials, consider the following problems. • Poor print quality • Increased paper jams •...
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... not guaranteed. Squeeze the paper width guide and slide it to print facing up with paper feed, load a paper into the tray one by pushing manually the extended portion back into the machine. Note that you experience problems with an uncurled edge at the front. Media and tray_ 3 Place paper ... cover. Open the paper cover and remove paper from the tray if necessary. Adjust the paper length guide and paper width guide. 1 2 3. 1. The printed side should be facing up . •Do not push the paper width guide too far causing the media to insufficient paper in the tray, the...
... not guaranteed. Squeeze the paper width guide and slide it to print facing up with paper feed, load a paper into the tray one by pushing manually the extended portion back into the machine. Note that you experience problems with an uncurled edge at the front. Media and tray_ 3 Place paper ... cover. Open the paper cover and remove paper from the tray if necessary. Adjust the paper length guide and paper width guide. 1 2 3. 1. The printed side should be facing up . •Do not push the paper width guide too far causing the media to insufficient paper in the tray, the...
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...tray, and hold the lever at a time in the tray In the tray 1. If not, the desired print quality may not be wrinkled and/or jamming may occur due to excessive curl. • Transparency: 0.104...the paper type and size in the center of the tray. •Always load the use recommended print media only to the media size you must adjust the lever and paper width guide properly. 1.... is preset to the edge of the lever. And adjust the tray size to avoid paper jams and print quality problems (See "Print media specifications" on page 3). •Flatten any curl on 70 to 90 g/m2 (19 to 24...
...tray, and hold the lever at a time in the tray In the tray 1. If not, the desired print quality may not be wrinkled and/or jamming may occur due to excessive curl. • Transparency: 0.104...the paper type and size in the center of the tray. •Always load the use recommended print media only to the media size you must adjust the lever and paper width guide properly. 1.... is preset to the edge of the lever. And adjust the tray size to avoid paper jams and print quality problems (See "Print media specifications" on page 3). •Flatten any curl on 70 to 90 g/m2 (19 to 24...
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... can cause labels to withstand machine's fusing temperature. • Place them on envelopes depends upon the quality of the envelopes. See "Print media specifications" on page 3. Transparencies To avoid damaging the machine, use only transparencies designed for archives, select this option. • ...your machine's fusing temperature (about 170°C(338 °F)). -Arrangement: Only use labels with static electricity can cause image quality problems. •Depending on the selection or storage conditions of the transparency, jam or image scratch might cause wrinkling, creasing or jams...
... can cause labels to withstand machine's fusing temperature. • Place them on envelopes depends upon the quality of the envelopes. See "Print media specifications" on page 3. Transparencies To avoid damaging the machine, use only transparencies designed for archives, select this option. • ...your machine's fusing temperature (about 170°C(338 °F)). -Arrangement: Only use labels with static electricity can cause image quality problems. •Depending on the selection or storage conditions of the transparency, jam or image scratch might cause wrinkling, creasing or jams...
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... until Custom Color appears and press OK. 6. Default optimizes the color contrast automatically. Default setting is strongly recommended to appears on the Samsung website, the machine's serial number by taking the following steps. 1. Press the left /right arrow until Serial Number appears and press ...specks or smearing. If you need to clean your machine regularly to remove four cartridges from the machine. Cleaning the machine If printing quality problems occur or if you use a vacuum cleaner, toner blows in a dusty environment, you use your machine and the toner cartridge...
... until Custom Color appears and press OK. 6. Default optimizes the color contrast automatically. Default setting is strongly recommended to appears on the Samsung website, the machine's serial number by taking the following steps. 1. Press the left /right arrow until Serial Number appears and press ...specks or smearing. If you need to clean your machine regularly to remove four cartridges from the machine. Cleaning the machine If printing quality problems occur or if you use a vacuum cleaner, toner blows in a dusty environment, you use your machine and the toner cartridge...
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... parts To avoid print quality and paper feed problems resulting from your machine • When moving the machine, make sure at least two people are holding the machine securely. Press Menu on the floor. Samsung's printer warranty does...Samsung and refilled toner cartridge Samsung Electronics does not recommend or approve the use of the photoconductive drum in the cartridge. • Do not expose the cartridge to your printer including generic, store brand, refilled or remanufactured toner cartridges. Checking replacables If you experience frequent paper jams or printing problems...
... parts To avoid print quality and paper feed problems resulting from your machine • When moving the machine, make sure at least two people are holding the machine securely. Press Menu on the floor. Samsung's printer warranty does...Samsung and refilled toner cartridge Samsung Electronics does not recommend or approve the use of the photoconductive drum in the cartridge. • Do not expose the cartridge to your printer including generic, store brand, refilled or remanufactured toner cartridges. Checking replacables If you experience frequent paper jams or printing problems...
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... for avoiding paper jams • Clearing original document jams (CLX-3185FN/CLX-3185FW only) • Clearing paper jams • Understanding display messages • Solving other problems Redistributing toner When the toner cartridge is securely latched. Using ...the handle, completely open the front door. 3. Make sure the door is near the end of its life, • White streaks or light printing...
... for avoiding paper jams • Clearing original document jams (CLX-3185FN/CLX-3185FW only) • Clearing paper jams • Understanding display messages • Solving other problems Redistributing toner When the toner cartridge is securely latched. Using ...the handle, completely open the front door. 3. Make sure the door is near the end of its life, • White streaks or light printing...
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...the printing job again. Try again after a few minutes. Change the IP address assignment method to clear and try again. Troubleshooting_ 5 7. Close the rear door. If the problem persists, call for BOOTP is securely latched. Or, Turn the ECM mode on (See "Fax setup (CLX-3185FN/CLX-3185 FW ...line. Message Meaning Suggested solutions [COMM. Your machine cannot connect with the receiving fax machine or has lost contact because of a problem with the contents of display message. •Some messages may not appear on the display depending on the control panel display to ...
...the printing job again. Try again after a few minutes. Change the IP address assignment method to clear and try again. Troubleshooting_ 5 7. Close the rear door. If the problem persists, call for BOOTP is securely latched. Or, Turn the ECM mode on (See "Fax setup (CLX-3185FN/CLX-3185 FW ...line. Message Meaning Suggested solutions [COMM. Your machine cannot connect with the receiving fax machine or has lost contact because of a problem with the contents of display message. •Some messages may not appear on the display depending on the control panel display to ...
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... a toner cartridge. Other problems include: • See "Power problems" on page 8. • See "Paper feeding problems" on page 9. • See "Printing problems" on page 10. • See "Printing quality problems" on page 11. • See "Copying problems" on page 14. • See "Scanning problems" on page 14. • See "Fax problems" on page 15. • See "Samsung Scan and Fax Manager...
... a toner cartridge. Other problems include: • See "Power problems" on page 8. • See "Paper feeding problems" on page 9. • See "Printing problems" on page 10. • See "Printing quality problems" on page 11. • See "Copying problems" on page 14. • See "Scanning problems" on page 14. • See "Fax problems" on page 15. • See "Samsung Scan and Fax Manager...
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...is not receiving power. The connection cable between the computer and the machine is incorrect. The machine may be incorrectly installed. Check the Printing Preferences to cool down . Repair the machine software (See "Installing USB connected machine's driver" on page 4). • The toner cartridge.... page or try using a different machine cable. The paper size and the paper size settings do not match. Printing problems Condition The machine does not print. Check the power switch and the power source. The machine is jammed. Select your machine as the default machine....
...is not receiving power. The connection cable between the computer and the machine is incorrect. The machine may be incorrectly installed. Check the Printing Preferences to cool down . Repair the machine software (See "Installing USB connected machine's driver" on page 4). • The toner cartridge.... page or try using a different machine cable. The paper size and the paper size settings do not match. Printing problems Condition The machine does not print. Check the power switch and the power source. The machine is jammed. Select your machine as the default machine....
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Press the left /right arrow until the item you experience frequent paper jams or printing problems, check the number of pages the machine has printed. Take a new toner cartridge out of the toner cartridge. 5. Holding both handles on the toner cartridge, thoroughly rock it from ... cartridge package. Checking replaceable's lifespan If you want appears and press OK. •Supplies Info: Prints the supply information page. •Total: Displays the total number of pages printed in your machine. Press Menu on the display indicate which toner cartridge should be replaced. Pull out...
Press the left /right arrow until the item you experience frequent paper jams or printing problems, check the number of pages the machine has printed. Take a new toner cartridge out of the toner cartridge. 5. Holding both handles on the toner cartridge, thoroughly rock it from ... cartridge package. Checking replaceable's lifespan If you want appears and press OK. •Supplies Info: Prints the supply information page. •Total: Displays the total number of pages printed in your machine. Press Menu on the display indicate which toner cartridge should be replaced. Pull out...
