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Installing the 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 user, install the software from the supplied CD and if you are a Mac, Linux, or UNIX OS user, download the software from the Samsung website and install (http://www.samsung.com > find your product > Support or Downloads or http://www.samsung.com/printersetup). Before installing, check whether your computer’s OS support the software.

[Note]

  • If you are a Mac, Linux or UNIX operating systems user, refer to the User Guide from the Samsung website.

  • The installation window in this User Guide may differ depending on the machine and interface in use.

  • Only use a USB cable no longer than 3 meters (118 inches).

Supplied software

Printer software are occasionally updated due to release of new operating system and etc. If needed, download the latest version from the Samsung website.

Software

Windows

Mac[a]

Linux [a]

UNIX [a]

SPL printer driver

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PCL printer driver

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PS printer driver[a]

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XPS printer driver[a]

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Direct Printing Utility [a]

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SetIP [a]

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Easy Capture Manager

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Samsung Easy Printer Manager

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Samsung Eco Driver Pack[b]

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Samsung Stylish Driver Pack[c]

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Samsung Printer Center

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Samsung Printer Status

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[a] Download the software from the Samsung website and install it (http://www.samsung.com > find your product > Support or Downloads or http://www.samsung.com/printersetup). Before installing, check whether your computer’s OS support the software.

[b] To use the Easy Eco Driver features, the Eco Driver Pack must be installed.

[c] The printer driver includes a user interface that is optimized for touchscreens. To use this UI, click Samsung Printer Center > Device Options and then select Stylish User Interface (see Using Samsung Printer Center).

Installing for Windows

  1. Make sure that the machine is connected to your computer and powered on.

  2. Insert the supplied software CD into your CD-ROM drive.

    If the installation window does not appear, click Start > All programs > Accessories > Run.

    X:\Setup.exe replacing “X” with the letter, which represents your CD-ROM drive and click OK.

    • For Windows 8

      If the installation window does not appear, from Charms, select Search > Apps and search for Run. Type in X:\Setup.exe, replacing “X” with the letter that represents your CD-ROM drive and click OK.

      If “Tap to choose what happens with this disc.” pop-up window appears, click the window and select Run Setup.exe.

    • For Windows 10 / Windows Server 2016

      If the installation window does not appear, from task bar, type in X:\Setup.exe in Search input area, replacing “X” with the letter that represents your CD-ROM drive and press the Enter key.

  3. Review and accept the installation agreements in the installation window, and then click Next.

  4. Select you want type on the Printer Connection Type screen, and then click Next.

  5. Follow the instructions in the installation window.

From the Windows 8 Start Screen

[Note]

  • The V4 driver is automatically downloaded from the Windows Update if your computer is connected to the Internet. Or, you can manually download the V4 driver from Samsung website, www.samsung.com > find your product > Support or downloads.

  • You can download Samsung Printer Experience app from the Windows Store. You need have a Microsoft account to use the Windows Store.

    1. From Charms, select Search.

    2. Click Store.

    3. Search and click Samsung Printer Experience.

    4. Click Install.

  • If you install the driver using the supplied software CD, V4 driver is not installed. If you want to use the V4 driver in the Desktop screen, you can download from the Samsung website, www.samsung.com > find your product > Support or downloads.

  • If you want to install Samsung’s printer management tools, you need to install them using the supplied software CD.

  1. Make sure that your computer is connected to the Internet and powered on.

  2. Make sure that the machine is powered on.

  3. Connect the computer and the machine with a USB cable.

    The driver is automatically installed from the Windows Update.

[Note]

If the printer driver does not work properly, follow the steps below to reinstall the driver.

From the Start menu, select Programs or All Programs > Samsung Printers > Uninstall Samsung Printer Software .

  • For Windows 8,

    1. From Charms, select Search > Apps.

    2. Search and click Control Panel.

    3. Click Programs and Features.

    4. Right-click the driver you want to uninstall and select Uninstall.

  • For Windows 10 / Windows Server 2016

    1. From task bar, type in Programs and Features in Search input area. Press the Enter key.

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      From the Start () icon, select All apps > Search > type in Programs and Features.

    2. Right-click the driver you want to uninstall and select Uninstall.