Samsung Universal Print Driver Improve print environment efficiency with one driver for multiple printers

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1 Samsung Universal Print Driver Improve print environment efficiency with one driver for multiple printers

2 Contents Introduction 3 A solution for multiple-printer environments 3 Reduce the number of print drivers 3 Save time and IT resources 3 Make status information readily available 3 Manage printers easily 3 Find network printers quickly 3 Ensure that drivers are up to date 3 Competitive comparison 4 Conclusion 5 Technical specifications 6 About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. 8 For more information 8 ii

3 Manage multiple printers with one application. Introduction Businesses today need a more efficient way to manage, install and connect. The majority of businesses use multiple printers for various daily tasks, and each printer requires installation of driver software provided by the manufacturer. This process takes up valuable time and resources. The Samsung Universal Print Driver is a single driver solution that eliminates the need to install multiple drivers. When installed, it supports other printer brands in addition to Samsung brands, providing easy access to multiple printers from one location. Multiple printers are accessed using a search feature and status information for each printer is also available. A solution for multiple-printer environments The Samsung Universal Print Driver is installed on multiple computers at one time and serves as a single source for all printers and drivers on a network. The intuitive interface enables users to search for printers on a large network and manage them through features such as Smart Folders. Automatic updates ensure that all print drivers are up to date. This white paper outlines how the Samsung Universal Print Driver benefits businesses by eliminating the need to install multiple drivers, saving time and resources and allowing the management of multiple printers from one application. Reduce the number of print drivers The Samsung Universal Print Driver supports multiple drivers, regardless of make or model. Users can manage multiple printer models without having to install separate drivers for each printer. Save time and IT resources The Samsung Universal Print Driver delivers business value by saving organizations time and IT resources. The Samsung Universal Print Driver features Easy Deployment Manager (EDM), a fleet management system that allows administrators to install the Samsung Universal Print Driver to multiple client computers and develop installation packages for distribution, consisting of driver configuration files, applications or both. Make status information readily available The Samsung Universal Print Driver includes smart interfaces and features that simplify the process of viewing printer status information. A detailed list of printers includes small thumbnail images of the printer, making each printer and printer status easy to identify. Users can select printers by name, address, location and consumables status. In addition, users can change the printer settings or order supplies from the status panel. Users are able to search and access all local and network printers without extra installation. The Search Now button provides the current status and properties of all printers on the network, enabling businesses to manage all printers effectively through one interface Manage printers easily The left panel of the interface includes tools such as Smart Folders. Use the Smart Folder graphical user interface (GUI) to quickly organize a list of favorite printers, conveniently create a folder of frequently used printers or create separate folders for home and work sites to manage printers as needed. Additionally, the filtering system allows users to browse printer entries and change entry conditions at a moment s notice. Find network printers quickly The Samsung Universal Print Driver offers three methods for searching for network printers: 1. Search Now 2. Search by IP address 3. Search by IP range In most cases, business users can find all printers on the network with the Search Now feature. However, with the addition of the IP address and IP range search features, the Samsung Universal Print Driver adds versatility to the printer search. Ensure that drivers are up to date The Samsung Universal Print Drivers allows users to add new printer models or update drivers for specific models. The Automatic Update feature ensures that all drivers are current. 3

4 Outperform the competition with Samsung Universal Print Driver Competitive comparison The Samsung Universal Print Driver has distinct advantages to the competition. Various print languages Device discovery Features Samsung Universal Print Driver 2.03 Xerox Mobile Express Driver Ricoh Driver for Universal Print 3.1 HP Universal Printing PCL6 static only Adobe PostScript GDI (host-based) Main chipset No No No Broadcast limited to searching for IP address within the subnet limited to searching for IP address within the subnet IP address IP range No No No Grouping and Smart Folder Smart Folder Smart Folder Smart Folder High usability and convenience Printer information with thumbnail image Real-time printer, job and supplies status job status is not supported No No Automatic model updates No No No Sorting and filtering No No Familiar user interface with traditional mode Localization (number of languages) Configuration and remote deployment Preconfiguration and packaging - but print driver must be installed prior to preconfiguring Driver Policy Deployment No No No No Deployment through Active Directory No No No Other vendor support Color printer No No Duplex printer 4

5 Efficiently manage the print environment. Conclusion Downloading multiple print drivers is inconvenient and time consuming. With the Samsung Universal Print Driver, businesses can reduce the number of print drivers, find network printers easily and ensure that drivers are up to date. The Samsung Universal Print Driver is the single driver that a business needs to efficiently and easily manage the print environment. 5

6 Samsung Universal Print Driver Technical specifications Microsoft Windows 2000 Windows Server 2003 / Windows Server 2003 x 64 Supported operating systems Windows Server 2008 / Windows Server 2008 x 64 Windows Vista / Windows Vista x64 Windows XP / Windows XP x64 Windows 7 / Windows 7 x64 Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Supported emulation PCL6 / SPL and PS Supported devices Samsung CF-5100P Samsung ML-1200 Samsung ML-2580 Samsung SCX-6545X Samsung CF-530 Samsung ML-1430 Samsung ML-2850 Samsung SCX-6x20 Samsung CF-555P Samsung ML-1440 Samsung ML-2853 Samsung SCX-6x22 Samsung CF-5800P Samsung ML-1450 Samsung ML-2855 Samsung SCX-6x45 Samsung CF-6800 Samsung ML-1510_700 Samsung ML-2950 Samsung SCX-6x55 Samsung CLP-300 Samsung ML-1520 Samsung ML-3050 Samsung SCX-6x55X Samsung CLP-310 Samsung ML-1610 Samsung ML-3300 Samsung SCX Samsung CLP-320 Samsung ML-1630 Samsung ML-331x Samsung SF-5100P Samsung CLP-350 Samsung ML-1630W Samsung ML-2950 Samsung SF-530 Samsung CLP-500 Samsung ML-1640 Samsung ML-3050 Samsung SF-555P Samsung CLP-510 Samsung ML-1660 Samsung ML-3300 Samsung SF-5800P Samsung CLP-550 Samsung ML-1670 Samsung ML-331x Samsung SF-6800P Samsung CLP-600 Samsung ML-1710 Samsung ML-3470 Samsung SF-760 Samsung CLP-610 Samsung ML-1740 Samsung ML-3475 Samsung ML-6080 Samsung CLP-620 Samsung ML-1750 Samsung ML-3560 Samsung ML Samsung CLP-650 Samsung ML-1860 Samsung ML-371x Samsung ML-8x00 Samsung CLP-660 Samsung ML-1865W Samsung ML-375x Samsung Msys 5150_5200 Samsung CLP-670 Samsung ML-191x 252x Samsung ML-4050 Samsung SCX-3200 Samsung CLP-770 Samsung ML-200 Samsung ML-4055 Samsung SCX

7 Samsung Universal Print Driver Technical specifications, continued Supported devices Samsung CLP-775 Samsung ML-2010 Samsung ML-4300 Samsung SCX-4100 Samsung CLX-216x Samsung ML-2150 Samsung ML-4500 Samsung SCX-4200 Samsung CLX-3160 Samsung ML-2160 Samsung ML-451x 501x Samsung SCX-4214F Samsung CLX-3170 Samsung ML-2240 Samsung ML-4550 Samsung SCX-4300 Samsung CLX-3180 Samsung ML-2245 Samsung ML-4555 Samsung SCX-4500 Samsung CLX-6200 Samsung ML-2250 Samsung ML-5080 Samsung CLX-6220 Samsung ML-2510 Samsung ML-551x 651x Samsung SCX-4500W Samsung SCX-4600 Samsung CLX-6240 Samsung ML-2525W Samsung ML-6040 Samsung SCX-4623 Samsung CLX-6250 Samsung ML-2540 Samsung ML-6070 Samsung SCX-4623FW Samsung CLX-8380 Samsung ML-2550 Samsung SCX-4x20 Samsung SCX-4725 Samsung CLX-8385 Samsung ML-2550S Samsung SCX-4x21 Samsung SCX-472x Samsung CLX-8385X Samsung ML-2570 Samsung SCX-4x24 Samsung SCX-483x 5x3x Samsung CLX-8540 Samsung ML-2580 Samsung SCX-4x25 Samsung SCX-4x16 Samsung CLX-8540X Samsung ML-2850 Samsung SCX-4x28 Samsung CLX Samsung MFP 560 Samsung MFP 65x Samsung ML-2853 Samsung ML-2855 Samsung ML-2540 Samsung SCX-5635 Samsung SCX-5835_5935 Samsung SCX-5835_5935X Samsung MFP 750 Samsung ML-2550 Samsung SCX-5x15 Samsung MFP 830 Samsung ML-2550S Samsung SCX-5x30 Samsung ML-1000 Samsung ML-2570 Samsung SCX

8 Legal and additional information About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2011 consolidated sales of US$143.1 billion. Employing approximately 222,000 people in 205 offices across 71 countries, the company operates two separate organizations to coordinate its nine independent business units: Digital Media & Communications, comprising Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, and Digital Imaging; and Device Solutions, consisting of Memory, System LSI and LCD. Recognized for its industry-leading performance across a range of economic, environmental and social criteria, Samsung Electronics was named the world s most sustainable technology company in the 2011 Dow Jones Sustainability Index. For more information, please visit For more information To learn more about the Samsung Universal Print Driver and Samsung printing solutions, see your Samsung representative or visit Copyright 2012 Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Samsung is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. Specifications and designs are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate. All data were deemed correct at time of creation. Samsung is not liable for errors or omissions. All brand, product, service names and logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners and are hereby recognized and acknowledged. Samsung provides this white paper for information purposes only. All information included herein is subject to change without notice. Samsung Electronics is not responsible for any direct or indirect damages, arising from or related to use of this white paper. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. 416, Maetan 3-dong, Yeongtong-gu Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do , Korea 8