Samsung SL-M2870FW User Manual

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

Samsung SL-M2870FW Specifications

General

Brand	Samsung
Model	SL-M2870FW
Category	All in One Printer
Language	English

Summary

1. Introduction

Key benefits

Highlights features like eco-friendliness, high-resolution printing, and convenience for users.

Features by models

Compares features and software availability across M267x and M287x series models.

Safety information

Details critical warnings, precautions, and safety symbols to prevent injury and equipment damage.

Turning on the machine

Provides step-by-step instructions for connecting the machine to power and initiating the startup sequence.

Installing the driver locally

Guides users through the process of installing printer drivers directly onto a computer via USB.

Reinstalling the driver

Offers instructions for uninstalling and reinstalling printer drivers if operational issues or errors occur.

2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup

Machine’s basic settings

Details how to configure essential machine settings like language, date/time, and power management options.

Media and tray

Provides information on how to load various types of print media into the machine's trays and manual feeder.

Basic printing

Explains fundamental printing tasks, including accessing print preferences and initiating print jobs from applications.

Basic copying

Covers basic copying procedures, including adjusting settings like darkness, reduce/enlarge, and original type.

Basic scanning

Provides instructions for performing basic scanning operations to a computer via USB or network connection.

Basic faxing

Details fundamental faxing procedures, including preparing to fax, sending faxes, and adjusting settings.

3. Maintenance

Replacing the toner cartridge

Provides step-by-step instructions for safely replacing the toner cartridge to maintain consistent print quality.

Replacing the imaging unit

Details the procedure for replacing the imaging unit when it reaches the end of its operational life.

Cleaning the machine

Provides instructions for cleaning the machine's exterior and interior components to ensure optimal performance.

4. Troubleshooting

Tips for avoiding paper jams

Provides guidelines on selecting appropriate media and handling paper correctly to prevent common paper jams.

Clearing original document jams

Guides users on safely removing jammed originals from the document feeder to prevent damage.

Clearing paper jams

Instructs users on how to clear paper jams from various locations within the machine.

1. Software Installation

Installation for Mac

Provides step-by-step instructions for installing the printer driver and software on Mac OS X.

Reinstallation for Mac

Guides users on uninstalling and reinstalling printer software on Mac OS if issues arise or for updates.

Installation for Linux

Details the process of downloading and installing the Unified Linux Driver package for various Linux distributions.

Reinstallation for Linux

Provides instructions for uninstalling and reinstalling the printer driver on Linux systems to resolve potential problems.

2. Using a Network-Connected Machine

Wired network setup

Guides users on establishing a wired network connection, including IP configuration and printing network reports.

Installing driver over the network

Explains the process of installing printer drivers and software remotely over a network connection.

6. Troubleshooting

Paper feeding problems

Power and cable connecting problems

Printing problems

Printing quality problems

Copying problems

Scanning problems

Faxing problems