Setting up the ML-2855ND is not a very difficult task, even if you’ve never setup a printer or changed the toner from a laser printer. The first step will be to pull the front lid down and grab the included starter toner package. You’ll want to slide the toner in until it clicks into place.

From there, you’ll want to plug in either a USB cable or a network cable, depending on where you plan on setting up your printer. If it’ll be on the network, then you’ll need a network cable. For a local installation, get yourself a USB cable. The next step will be to plug the printer into the wall and flip the switch to turn it off.

Paper needs to be supplied to the printer from the paper tray; if you purchased the extra 250 page tray, don’t forget to plug in the data cable.

The last step only needs to be done to keep dust away from the printer. Included in the accessories is a duplex cover which you can slot onto the back of the printer.

After 50,000 pages of printing you will need to change the transfer roller/fuser. This is done from the back of the printer, follow the instructions etched in and the unit pulls right out.

Once you’ve physically setup the printer, it’s time to install the software. Samsung has included the necessary drivers and troubleshooting software on their driver CD. The autostart will begin the installation and you only need to make a few choices before the installation is complete. Your choices included: language, printer location (Local or Network), test page print and registration.

Once the installation is complete, you will have access to the Samsung Smart panel to monitor supply status and change default print settings.

If you connected your printer up to your network, you also have some administration options over the network. There are actually more configuration options available to you, this includes firmware upgrades, contact information, network access and additional printer options. The only odd thing I want to report is that the IP kept changing when the printer was left to find its own IP with DHCP. I would install the printer with an initial IP of 192.168.0.128 and after the installation the printer would change IPs to 192.168.0.132. The next time I tried to update the drivers, the printer has *.135 as the IP. I eventually gave up and set a static IP of 192.168.0.199. This could very well be an issue with the firmware on the printer, an issue with my router and switch or the network cable.

With the printer all setup, it’s time to get printing!

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