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Using Print Materials
3.1
3Using Print Materials
This chapter describes the types of paper you can use with your 
printer and how to properly load paper in the tray for the best 
print quality.
This chapter includes:
• Choosing Paper and Other Materials
• Verifying the Output Location
• Loading Paper
• Printing on Special Print Materials
Choosing Paper and Other Materials
You can print on a variety of print materials, such as plain 
paper, envelopes, labels, card stock, and so on. See “Printing 
on Special Print Materials” on page 3.3. To get the best possible 
print quality, use only high-quality, copier-grade paper.
When you choose print materials, consider the following:
•
Desired outcome: The paper you choose should be 
appropriate for the project.
•
Size: You can use any size paper that fits easily within the 
paper adjusters of the tray.
•
Weight: Your printer supports paper weights as follows:
             -16~24 lbs bond(60~90 g/m
2) for the tray
                -16~43 lbs bond(60~163 g/m
2) for the manual feed
•
Brightness: Some papers are whiter than others and 
produce sharper, more vibrant images. 
•
Surface smoothness: The smoothness of the paper affects 
how crisp the printing looks on the paper.
CAUTION: Using a material that does not conform to the 
specifications listed on page 8.3 can cause problems that may 
require service. This service will not be covered by the 
warranty or service agreements.
Type and Capacities 
Guidelines for Paper and Special Materials
When selecting or loading paper, envelopes, or other special 
materials, keep these guidelines in mind:
• Attempting to print on damp, curled, wrinkled, or torn paper  can cause paper jams and poor print quality.
• Use cut-sheet paper only. You cannot use multi-part paper.
• Use only high-quality, copier grade paper for the best print  quality. 
• Do not use paper with irregularities, such as tabs or staples.
• Do not attempt to load the tray while printing, and never  overfill the tray. This could cause a paper jam.
• Avoid paper with embossed lettering, perforations, or a  texture that is too smooth or too rough.
• Colored paper should be of the same high quality as white  photocopy paper. The pigments must be able to withstand 
the printer’s fusing temperature of 180 °C (356 °F) for 0.1 
seconds without deteriorating. Do not use paper with a 
colored coating that was added after the paper was 
produced.
• Preprinted forms must be printed with nonflammable, heat- resistant ink that does not melt, vaporize, or release 
hazardous emissions when subjected to the printer’s fusing 
temperature.
• Load special paper types one sheet at a time.
• Store paper in its ream wrapper until you are ready to use it.  Place cartons on pallets or shelves, not on the floor. 
• Do not place heavy objects on top of the paper, whether it is  packaged or unpackaged. 
• Keep paper away from moisture, direct sunlight, or other  conditions that can cause it to wrinkle or curl.
NOTE: Do not use carbonless paper or tracing paper. These 
types of paper are unstable at the fusing temperature and can 
give off fumes, or cause damage to the printer.
Paper TypeCapacity*
*  Maximum capacity may be reduced depending on the paper  thickness.
Plain paper150
Envelopes**
**  If you load more than one sheet, paper jams will occur. You must 
load only one sheet at a time in the tray.
1
Labels**1
Transparency films**1
Card stocks**1
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Using Print Materials
3.2
Verifying the Output Location
The printer has the output tray that collects paper face-down, 
in correct order.
NOTES:
• If you continuously print many pages, the surface of the 
output tray may become hot. Be careful not to touch the 
surface, and especially keep children away from the surface.
• The output tray can hold up to 100 sheets of paper. Remove 
the pages so that the tray is not overloaded.
Loading Paper
Proper paper loading helps prevent paper jams and ensures 
trouble-free printing. Do not remove the tray while a job is 
printing. Doing so may cause a paper jam. See “Type and 
Capacities” on page 3.1 for acceptable paper capacities for tray.
Using the Tray 
Tray can hold a maximum of 150 sheets of plain A4 or letter-
sized paper. It can also hold 1 sheet of special material, such as 
cards, envelopes, labels, and transparency.
To load paper, pull the tray and the load the paper 
with the 
print side up
.
For details about loading paper in the tray, see “Loading Paper” 
on page 2.3. 
If you want to print on previously printed paper, the printed side 
should be facing up with the uncurled edge toward the printer. 
If you experience problems with the paper feeding, turn the 
paper around.
Using Manual Feed Mode
If you select Manual Feed in the Source option, you can 
manually load paper in the tray . Manually loading paper can be 
helpful when you want to check the print quality after each 
page is printed.
If you experience a paper jam from the tray, load one sheet of 
paper at a time into the tray.
1Load the print material in the tray with the print side up.
Adjust the paper guide against the print material without 
bending the paper.
2When you print a document, you must select Manual 
Feed
 for Source from the software application, and then 
select the correct paper size and type. For details, see 
Software Section.
3Press the Stop button on the printer to start feeding.
NOTE: If you do not press the button after a pause, the paper 
will be automatically fed into the printer.
4Printing is started.
5If you are printing multiple pages, load the next sheet 
after the first page prints out, and press the 
Stop button.
Repeat this step for every page to be printed.
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Using Print Materials
3.3
Printing on Special Print Materials
Printing on Envelopes
• Only use envelopes recommended for your printer. Before loading envelopes in the tray, make sure that they are 
undamaged and are not stuck together. 
• Do not feed stamped envelopes.
• Never use envelopes with clasps, snaps, windows, coated  linings, or self-stick adhesives. 
To print on envelope:
1Squeeze the paper length guide and slide it out to its full 
length.
2Load a sheet of envelope in the tray, with the flap side 
down
. The end of the envelope with the stamp area 
enters the printer first. 
3Slide in the paper length guide until it lightly touches the 
end of the paper stack.
4Slide the paper width guide to the edge of the envelope 
without causing it to bend.
CAUTION: If you print 20 envelopes in succession, the surface 
of the top cover may become hot. Please exercise caution.
5When you print, set the paper source to Manual Feed and the 
paper type to 
Envelope, and select the appropriate size in the 
software application. For details, see the 
Software Section. 
6Press the Stop button on the printer to start feeding.
Printing on Labels
• Only use labels recommended for your printer.
• Verify that the labels’ adhesive material can tolerate a fusing  temperature of 180 °C (356 °F) for 0.1 seconds.
• Make sure that there is no exposed adhesive material  between the labels. Exposed areas can cause labels to peel 
off during printing, which can cause paper jams. Exposed 
adhesive can also cause damage to printer components.
• Never print on the same sheet of labels more than once, or  print on a partial sheet of labels.
• Do not use labels that are separating from the backing sheet  or are wrinkled or damaged in any way.
• To prevent labels from sticking together, do not let the  printed label sheets stack up as they are printed out. 
To print on label:
1Squeeze the paper length guide and slide it out to its full 
length.
2Load a sheet of label in the tray, with the print side up 
and the top, short edge in first
. Adjust the guides to fit 
the length and width of the label. 
3When you print, set the paper source to Manual Feed and the 
paper type to
 Labels, and select the appropriate size in the 
software application. For details, see the 
Software Section.
4Press the Stop button on the printer to start feeding.
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Using Print Materials
3.4
Printing on Transparencies
• Place them on a flat surface after removing them from the machine.
• Do not leave them in the tray for long periods of time. Dust  and dirt may accumulate on them resulting in spotty 
printing.
• To avoid smudging caused by fingerprints, handle them and  coated paper carefully.
• To avoid fading, do not expose the printed transparencies to  prolonged sunlight.
CAUTION: It is not recommended to use paperbacked 
transparencies such as Xerox 3R91334, which can cause a jam 
or be scratched.
To print on transparency:
1Squeeze the paper length guide and slide it out to its full 
length.
2Load a sheet of transparency in the tray, with the print 
side up and the top, short edge in first
. Adjust the 
guides to fit the length and width of the transparency. 
3When you print, set the paper source to Manual Feed and 
the paper type to
 Transparency, and select the 
appropriate size in the software application. For details, 
see the 
Software Section.
4Press the Stop button on the printer to start feeding.
Printing on Preprinted Paper
• Preprinted paper is paper that has some type of printing on  it before it is sent through the printer (paper that has a 
preprinted logo at the top of the page, for example).
• Letterhead must be printed with heat-resistant ink that will  not melt, vaporize, or release hazardous emissions when 
subjected to the printer’s fusing temperature of 180 °C (356 
°F) for 0.1 seconds.
• Ink on letterhead must be non-flammable and should not  adversely affect printer rollers.
• Forms and letterhead should be sealed in moisture-proof  wrapping to prevent changes during storage.
• Before you load preprinted paper, such as forms and  letterhead, verify that the ink on the paper is dry. During the 
fusing process, wet ink can come off of preprinted paper, 
reducing the print quality.
To print on preprinted paper:
1Squeeze the paper length guide and slide it out to its full 
length.
2Load letterhead in the tray, with the print side up and 
the top and short edge
 first. Adjust the guides to fit the 
edge of the paper stack.
3When you print, set the paper source to Manual Feed and 
the paper type to 
Preprinted, and select the appropriate 
paper size in the software application. 
For details, see the 
Software Section. 
4Press the Stop button on the printer to start feeding.
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Using Print Materials
3.5
Printing on Card Stock or Custom-sized 
Materials
• Postcards, 3in by 5in (index) cards, and other custom-sized materials can be printed with your printer. The minimum size 
is 3in by 5in (76mm by 127mm) and the maximum size is 
8.5in by 14in (216mm by 356mm).
• Always insert the short edge into the tray first. If you want  to print in landscape mode, make this selection using your 
software. Inserting these materials long edge first may 
cause a paper jam.
• Do not print on material smaller than 3in (76mm) wide or  5in (127mm) long.
• In the software application, set margins at least 4mm away  from the edges of the material.
To print on card stock:
1Squeeze the paper length guide and slide it out to its full 
length.
2Load print material in the tray, with the print side up 
and the short edge first
. Adjust the guides to fit the 
length and width of the material.
NOTE: If you experience jams with card stock feeding, turn 
the paper around and try again.
3When you print, set the paper source to Manual Feed and 
select the appropriate size and type in the software 
application. 
For details, see the Software Section. 
If the size of your print material is not listed in the 
Size 
box in the 
Paper tab, click the Custom button and set 
the size manually.
4Press the Stop button on the printer to start feeding.
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Basic Printing
4.1
4Basic Printing 
This chapter explains common printing tasks.
• Printing a Document
• Canceling a Print Job
Printing a Document
This printer allows you to print from various Windows 
applications, a Macintosh computer, or a Linux system. The 
exact steps for printing a document may vary depending on the 
application you use. 
For details about printing, see the 
Software Section.
Canceling a Print Job
If the print job is waiting in a print queue or print spooler, such 
as the printer group in Windows, delete the job as follows:
1Click the Windows Start button.
2For Windows 98/NT 4.0/2000/Me, select Settings and 
then 
Printers.
For Windows XP/2003, select 
Printers and Faxes.
3Double-click the Samsung CLP-300 Series icon.
4From the Document menu, select Cancel Printing 
(Windows 98/Me) or 
Cancel (Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP/
2003).
NOTE: You can also access this window by simply double-
clicking the printer icon at the bottom right corner of the 
Windows desktop.
You can also cancel the current job by pressing the 
Stop button 
on the control panel of your printer.
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Maintaining Your Printer
5.1
5Maintaining Your Printer
This chapter provides information for maintaining your printer 
and the toner cartridges. 
This chapter includes:
• Printing a Configuration Page
• Replacing Supplies
• Managing Toner Cartridges
• Replacing Toner Cartridges
• Replacing the Imaging Unit
• Replacing the Waste Toner Container
• Cleaning the Printer
• Managing the Printer from the Website (CLP-300N only)
Printing a Configuration Page
You can print a configuration page from the printer’s control 
panel. Use the configuration page to view the current settings, 
to help troubleshoot problems. 
To print a configuration page:
In Ready mode, press and hold the 
Stop button on the control 
panel for about 5 seconds.
A configuration page prints out. 
Replacing Supplies
From time to time, you need to replace the following items to 
maintain top performance and to avoid print quality problems 
resulting from worn parts.
The following items should be replaced after you have printed 
the specified number of pages or when the life span of each 
item has expired. The Smart Panel program window will appear 
on the computer, indicating which item needs to be replaced. 
See below.
To purchase replacement parts, contact your Samsung dealer 
or the retailer where you bought your printer. We strongly 
recommend that items be installed by a trained service 
professional, except for the toner cartridges (see 5.3), the 
imaging unit (see 5.4), and the waste toner container (see 5.6).
If you use refilled toner cartridges, print quality may be 
reduced.
Item(s)Pages PrintedPart numberSee 
Page
Black toner 
cartridge Approx. 2,000 pages*CLP-K300A 5.3
Color toner 
cartridges Approx. 1,000 pages* CLP-C300A:Cyan
CLP-M300A:Magenta
CLP-Y300A:Yellow5.3
Imaging unit Approx. 20,000 black  pages or approx. 
12,500 color pages CLP-R300A 5.4
Wa s t e  t on e r  
container Approx. 5,000 images
** 
or Approx. 1,250 pages 
(fulll color 5% image) CLP-W300A 5.6
Pick-up roller Approx. 50,000 pages Contact a service  representative
Fuser unit Approx. 100,000 black 
pages or 50,000 color 
pages
T2 roller Approx. 100,000 pages
ITB Approx. 60,000 black  pages or 15,000 color 
pages
* Average A4-/letter-sized page count based on 5% coverage of individual colors on each page.  Usage conditions and print patterns may cause results to vary.
**Image counts based on one color on each page. If you print documents in full color (Cyan,  Magenta, Yellow, Black), the life of this item will be reduced by 25%.
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Maintaining Your Printer
5.2
Managing Toner Cartridges
Toner Cartridge Storage
To get the maximum results from a toner cartridge, keep the 
following guidelines in mind:
• Do not remove toner cartridges from their packages until you are ready to use them. 
• Do not refill toner cartridges. 
The printer warranty does 
not cover damage caused by using a refilled cartridge.
• Store toner cartridges in the same environment as the printer.
• To prevent damage to toner cartridges, do not expose them  to light for more than a few minutes.
Toner Cartridge Life Expectancy
The life of a toner cartridge depends on the amount of toner that 
your print jobs require. When printing text at  5% coverage, the 
toner cartridges last an average of 2,000 pages for black and white 
printing and 1,000 pages for each color printing. However, the 
toner cartridge that is shipped with the printer prints 1,500 pages 
for black and white, 700 pages for colors.
Redistributing Toner
When a toner cartridge is low on toner, faded or light areas may 
appear. It is also possible that colored images may be printed 
with incorrect colors due to flawed mixing of toner colors when 
one of the colored toner cartridges is low on toner. The Smart 
Panel program window appears on the computer telling you 
which color cartridge is low on toner. Also, when the toner LED, 
on the control panel, indicating each individual toner cartridge 
according to its color, blinks, the toner cartridge is low.
The printer is able to continue to print using the current toner 
cartridge until the Smart Panel program window appears on the 
computer telling you to replace the cartridge.
You may be able to temporarily improve print quality by 
redistributing the toner. To redistribute the toner:
1Open the front cover.
2Pull the corresponding toner cartridge out to remove from 
the printer.
3Holding the toner cartridge, shake thoroughly it from side 
to side to redistribute the toner. 
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4Grasp the toner cartridge and align it with the 
corresponding slot inside the printer. Insert it back into its 
slot until it clicks into place.
NOTE: If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth 
and wash it in cold water. Hot water sets toner into fabric.
5Close the front cover. Make sure that the cover is securely 
closed.
Replacing Toner Cartridges
The printer uses four colors and has a different toner cartridge 
for each one: yellow (Y), magenta (M), cyan (C), and black (K).
When the Toner LED, on the control panel, indicating each 
individual toner cartridge according to its color, lights, and the 
Status LED lights red, the toner cartridge is totally exhausted. 
Your printer stops printing.
Also, the Smart Panel program window appears on the 
computer telling you to replace the cartridge.
NOTE:The print quality may get poor if the refilled toner 
cartridge is installed, since its characteristics  may 
significantly differ from the genuine .
To replace the toner cartridge:
1Turn the printer off, then wait a few minutes for the printer 
to cool.
2Open the front cover.
3Pull the corresponding toner cartridge out to remove from 
the printer.
4Take a new toner cartridge out of its package. 
5Holding the toner cartridge, shake thoroughly it from side 
to side to distribute the toner.
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6Remove the cartridge cap.
NOTE: If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth 
and wash it in cold water. Hot water sets toner into fabric.
7Grasp the toner cartridge and align it with the 
corresponding slot inside the printer. Insert it into its slot 
until it clicks into place. 
8Close the front cover. Make sure that the cover is securely 
latched, and then turn the printer on. 
CAUTION: If the front cover is not completely closed, the 
printer will not operate.
NOTES:
• Each LED blinks red in a repeated order. Wait for about 3 minutes for the printer to get ready.
• When printing text at 5% coverage, you can expect a toner  cartridge life of about 2,000 pages for black and white 
printing and 1,000 pages for color printing. 
However, the 
toner cartridge that is shipped with the printer prints 1,500 
pages for black and white, 700 pages for colors.
Replacing the Imaging Unit
The life of the imaging unit is approximately 20,000 pages for 
black or 12,500 pages for color. When the life span of the 
imaging unit has expired, the Smart Panel program window 
appears on the computer, indicating the imaging unit needs to 
be replaced. Otherwise your printer stops printing.
To replace the imaging unit:
1Turn the printer off, then wait a few minutes for the printer 
to cool.
2Open the front cover. 
3Remove all of the toner cartridges and waste toner 
container from the printer.
4Pull the imaging unit out of the printer using the handle on 
its bottom.
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