Samsung CLX-3185FW toner

Samsung CLX-3185FW is a colour laser printer with multifunction capabilities including print, copy, scan and fax. With a 15-sheet ADF and seamless wireless connectivity, it proves to be a convenient device for small and home office users.

The all-in-one functions add to its weight that corresponds to approximately 17 kg. The measurements are equal to 23 inches in width, 22 inches in depth and 24 inches in height. Considering the dimensions, it is almost designed as a square box with a smart white patch of control panel sitting in the front. The control panel comprises two-line by 16-character LCD display with navigation buttons on either side. Additionally, it also provides a convenient number pad for fax numbers. The printing speed of the devices goes up to 16 ppm. The quality of output in both monochrome and colour is decent. The Samsung CLX-3185FW toner cartridges need to be inserted vertically behind the hinge-down front cover. This makes installation easy. Only one input tray is given that handles 130 sheets only. For wired connectivity, USB and Ethernet options are available. However, users would prefer going for wireless networking as that’s just one touch away. A WPS button is provided that automatically locates a secure network and connects to it with a single press.

• Easy to set up
• Capable of printing, copying, scanning and faxing
• Fair printing speed
• Impressive quality output
• Supports easy installation of Samsung CLX-3185FW toner cartridges
• 15-sheet ADF is present
• Wireless networking is possible with just one press
• Features USB and Ethernet connectivity
• Compatible with several operating systems

• Average printing speed for colour photos
• Input tray capacity is very low
• Not suitable for busy offices

The compatible Samsung CLX-3185FW toner cartridges are:

• Samsung CLT-K4072S Black toner cartridge
• Samsung CLT-C4072S Cyan toner cartridge
• Samsung CLT-M4072S Magenta toner cartridge
• Samsung CLT-Y4072S Yellow toner cartridge
• Samsung CLT-4072S multipack toner cartridge

Samsung CLX-3185FW brings a comprehensive printing solution to small and home offices users. Besides multifunction capability, its good print quality and one-touch wireless connectivity are major benefits. But with very low paper tray capacity, it is ideal if your print requirements are low.

How to resolve the blank pages printing issue from Samsung CLX-3185FW printer?

When your Samsung printer starts to print blank pages, this usually means that your Samsung CLX-3185FW toner cartridge is running out of toner or the cartridge is defective and needs replacing or any component within your printer is faulty. Try the following solutions to troubleshoot the issue:

Step 1: Document Issue

• Check whether the problem is with your printer or with the document you are sending to the device.
• Check and delete the blank pages to resolve the printing problem before troubleshooting the printer's toner cartridge.

Step 2: Sealing Tape

• If you have recently replaced the toner cartridge and this issue occurs, remove the cartridge and remove the sealing tape inserted into the cartridge.
• The sealing tape prevents toner from escaping the cartridge within the packaging.
• Open your printer’s front cover, pull its toner cartridge out and pull the sealing tape.
• Reinstall the cartridge and resend the page you are trying to print to the printer.

Step 3: Out of Toner Issue

• Any printer’s toner cartridge doesn’t last forever and the cartridge may not always indicate the printer that its toner level is low.
• Pull the toner cartridge out and shake the cartridge gently from side to side five to six times to distribute the toner inside of the cartridge.
• Reinstall the Samsung CLX-3185FW toner cartridge once the toner is evenly redistributed.
• You will be able to use your printer for a few cycles more, but will still have to replace the cartridge later.

Step 4: Defective Toner Cartridge

• If the cartridge is full of toner and still printing blank pages, then the toner cartridge is defective and needs replacement.
• Replace the Samsung CLX-3185FW toner cartridge immediately and try returning the defective cartridge for an exchange or refund.

Step 5: Faulty Printer Components

• A faulty or defective printer controller or defective circuit boards inside of your Samsung laser printer can cause the device to print blank pages.
• A faulty laser shutter, transfer roller or laser scanner cable can also cause blank printouts.