Samsung ML-186XW - Manual (Page 22)

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getting started
This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for setting up the USB connected machine and software.
This chapter includes:
• Setting up the hardware
• Supplied software
• System requirements
• Installing USB connected machine’s driver
Setting up the hardware
This section shows the steps to set up the hardware, as is explained in the
Quick Install Guide. Make sure you read the Quick Install Guide first and
follow the steps below:
Location
1. Select a stable location.
Select a level, stable place with adequate space for air circulation. Allow
extra space for opening cover(s) and tray(s).
The area should be well ventilated and away from direct sunlight or
sources of heat, cold, and humidity. Do not set the machine close to the
edge of your desk or table.
Printing is suitable for altitudes under 1,000 m (3,281 ft).
Place the machine on a flat, stable surface so that there is no incline
greater than 2 mm (0.08 inch). Otherwise, printing quality may be
affected.
2. Unpack the machine and check all the enclosed items.
3. Remove tape holding the machine securely.
4. Install the toner cartridge.
5. Load paper. (See "Loading paper in the tray" on page 37.)
6. Make sure that all cables are connected to the machine.
7. Turn the machine on. (See "Turning on the machine" on page 21.)
This machine will not operate when the power main fails.
Supplied software
After you have set up your machine and connected it to your computer, you
must install the printer software. If you are a Windows or Macintosh OS
user, install the software from the supplied CD and if you are a Linux OS
user, download the software from the Samsung website
(www.samsung.com/printer) and install.
Machine software is occasionally updated for reasons like the release
of new operating system and etc. If needed, download the latest
version from the Samsung website (www.samsung.com/printer).
OS Contents
Windows • Printer driver: Use this driver to take full advantage of
your machine’s features.
• Smart Panel: This program allows you to monitor the
machine’s status and alerts you when an error occurs
during printing.
• Printer Settings Utility: This program allows you to set
up printer’s other options from your computer.
Macintosh • Printer Driver: Use this driver to take full advantage of
your machine’s features.
• Smart Panel: This program allows you to monitor the
machine’s status.
• Printer Settings Utility: This program allows you to set
up printer’s other options from your computer.
Linux • Unified Linux Driver: Use this driver to take full
advantage of your machine’s features.
• Smart Panel: This program allows you to monitor the
machine’s status and alerts you when an error occurs
during printing.
• Printer Settings Utility: This program allows you to set
up printer’s other options from your computer.
System requirements
Before you begin, ensure that your system meets the following
requirements:
Windows
Your machine supports the following Windows operating systems.