Samsung ML-2245 Series User Manual

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Using Smart Panel195 Using Smart PanelSmart Panel is a program that monitors and informs you of thestatus of the printer, and allows you to customize the printer’ssettings. Smart Panel is installed automatically when youinstall the printer software.NOTES:• To use this program, you need:- To check for Operating System(s) that are compatible withyour printer, refer to Printer Specifications in your PrinterUser’s Guide.- Mac OS X 10.3 or higher- Linux. To check for Linux systems that are compatible withyour printer, refer to Printer Specifications in your PrinterUser’s Guide.- Internet Explorer version 5.0 or higher for flash animationin HTML Help.• If you need to know the exact name of your printer, you cancheck the supplied CD-ROM.Understanding Smart PanelIf an error occurs while printing, Smart Panel appearsautomatically, showing the error.You can also launch Smart Panel manually. Double-click theSmart Panel icon on the Windows task bar (in Windows), orNotification Area (in Linux). You can also click it on the statusbar (in Mac OS X).Double-click this icon in Windows.Click this icon in Mac OS X.Click this icon in Linux.If you are a Windows user, from the Start menu, selectPrograms or All Programs → your printer driver name →Smart Panel.NOTES:• If you have already installed more than one Samsungprinter, first select the printer model you want in order touse the corresponding Smart Panel. Right-click (in Windowsor Linux) or click (in Mac OS X) the Smart Panel icon andselect your printer name.• The Smart Panel window and its contents shown in thisSoftware User’s Guide may differ depending on the printer orOperating System in use.The Smart Panel program displays the current status of theprinter, the level of toner remaining in the toner cartridge(s)and various other information. You can also change settings.Toner LevelYou can view the level of toner remaining in the tonercartridge(s). The printer and the number of toner cartridge(s)shown in the above window may differ depending on the printer inuse. Any printers do not have this feature.Buy NowYou can order replacement toner cartridge(s) online.Troubleshooting GuideYou can view Help to solve problems.Driver Setting (Only for Windows)You can use the printer properties window, which allows you toaccess all of the printer options you need for using yourprinter. For details, See “Printer Settings” on page 8.11