Samsung Xpress M3015dw Setup - All-in-One Guide

Have you bought the Samsung Xpress M3015DW printer? Yes? Then you have purchased the right one. This compact printer is uniquely designed for small home and office printing needs. This one has excellent print quality and good paper handling capacity compared to other printers. Like other printers, setting it up is also straightforward. Are you new to Samsung printers? Yes? Don't worry. We have your back covered. Here, we provide the procedure for Samsung Xpress M3015 setup, how to connect the printer to Wi-Fi, troubleshooting solutions for some common problems, and also offer the most compatible and latest printer driver for the newest versions of the Windows and Mac operating systems. So, why wait? Let's get started!

Unbox & Set Up Your Samsung Xpress M3015DW Printer - 10 Quick Steps

We hope you have successfully completed the printer shipment process and have the printer in your possession. Before we kick-start, check if the manufacturer's seal is present on the printer box. If yes, begin the setup by following the instructions below. If not, contact your manufacturer or dealer for a product replacement.

Unbox the product box to begin the Samsung Xpress M3015DW setup. You can do this within a few seconds or a minute. Remove the tapes and open the box.

Inside the box, you will find the toner cartridge, drum unit, power cable, driver CD, quick installation guide, USB cable, and Samsung printer. Take the printer and its components out of the box.

Positioning the printer on the right surface is very important. So, place your printer on a neat, stable surface and closer to the electrical outlet. Have you done it? Yes? Good? There are a few more steps left to complete the printer setup.

Install the toner cartridge on your printer. To do it, open the printer's front cover.

Ensure that there is no packing material left inside the printer. Now, get the genuine toner cartridge that was shipped with your printer and unpack it.

After unpacking the cartridge, shake it a few times. This will help distribute the toner evenly. Now, insert the toner cartridge into the printer.

You will hear a click once the toner cartridge fits properly into its slot. Now, close the front cover and go to the next step of the Samsung Xpress M3015DW printer setup.

Load paper into the tray. Pull out the paper tray that is below the front cover of the printer. Move the guides to the ends.

Fan a stack of paper and load it into the tray. Adjust the guides and ensure that the loaded papers are manageable. Insert the paper tray into the printer.

Turn on your Samsung Xpress M3015DW printer now. Once the printer becomes stable, you can install and access it on/from your computer or smartphone over a wireless or USB connection.

Congratulations! You have completed the Samsung Xpress M3015DW setup.

Samsung Xpress M3015DW Printer Driver for Mac

Are you searching for the most compatible and latest Samsung Xpress M3015DW printer driver for your Mac operating system? Yes? Use the "driver download for Mac" button provided above to get the newest printer driver for your OS type.

Samsung Xpress M3015DW Driver for Windows

Always prefer using the latest driver to perform the Samsung Xpress M3015DW setup and use the printer on your computer. Click the download button above to get the right printer driver for your Windows OS.

Samsung Xpress M3015DW Driver Installation

Are you done with the printer's hardware setup and looking to install the printer on your computer? Yes? Then, first, download the most compatible and latest printer driver for your OS type from this page. After doing that, run the downloaded driver file on your computer. The printer driver installation is straightforward. Perform the prompts displayed on the screen to complete the driver installation. It is that simple. However, if you want real-time assistance in performing the driver installation, feel free to contact us. Click the toll-free button provided on this page to contact us now.

Samsung Xpress M3015DW Wireless Setup

Are you searching for the right guide to set up this printer for wireless communication? Yes? Then, your search ends. You can connect the Samsung Xpress M3015DW printer to a wireless network from its control panel and your computer. Choose one of the following methods if you wish to perform the Wi-Fi setup from the printer's control panel:

WPS (Push or Pin)
Wi-Fi Direct

Similarly, if you wish to perform the Samsung Xpress M3015DW Wi-Fi setup from your computer, choose one of the following methods:

via USB cable
Access point without a USB cable
Using a network cable.

How To Connect Your Samsung Xpress M3015DW To Wi-Fi

All the methods mentioned above are straightforward. However, the procedure may vary based on your computer's OS. Here, we will show you how you can perform the Samsung Xpress 3015DW Wi-Fi setup using the WPS-PUSH method. Even if this is your first experience connecting a printer to Wi-Fi, you can do it in no time by following the simple step-by-step instructions below. So, are you reading? Let's get started.

First Things First

Before you start with the Wi-Fi setup, prepare the printer, wireless router, and your computer or smartphone for it. By doing so, you can perform the Wi-Fi setup on your printer in no time.

Switch on your Samsung Xpress printer.
Since we are going to use the WPS-PUSH method, you need a WPS-enabled wireless router for it. So, get the right router if your current router is not WPS-enabled.
Place the router, printer, and your device (computer or smartphone) closer or within the same network range.
Ensure to connect your smartphone or computer to the same Wi-Fi network.
Are you looking to install the printer on your smartphone over a wireless network?
Then, install the Samsung Mobile Print app on your smartphone. This mobile printing app can be installed on your Android and iOS device directly from the Google Play Store or App Store.

Are your printer, computer, smartphone, and router ready for Wi-Fi setup? Yes? Then, start the Wi-Fi by following the instructions below.

Connecting Your Samsung Printer to Wi-Fi

First, start the WPS Push Button Connection (PBC) mode on your printer. You can do this in four seconds. Press and hold your printer's WPS button for a maximum of 4 seconds.
Now, check if the status LED is blinking on your printer. Yes? Then, it means the PBC mode is activated on your printer.
Go to your wireless router (that you're using for the Wi-Fi setup and have connected your device (computer or smartphone) to) and press the WPS (PBC) button on it.
What is the status of the WPS LED on your printer? It is blinking faster, right? Then this means the printer is connecting to your network.
The WPS LED light stays on once the printer is connected to your network.

Completing The Wi-Fi Setup

Install the printer on your computer or smartphone to complete the Wi-Fi setup.
Open the Samsung Mobile Print app on your smartphone if you want to install the printer on it. Tap on the Add Printer button or tab. The app will detect and display the printers that are connected to your smartphone's network.

Select your printer from the list and follow the on-screen prompts to complete the Wi-Fi setup.

Similarly, use the most compatible and latest printer driver for Windows or Mac if you're looking to install the printer on your computer.
Run the printer driver file on your computer.
Perform the on-screen prompts to reach the Printer Connection Type screen. Select Wireless, and then click Next.

The rest of the driver installation can be done by following the prompts displayed on the screen.

All right there? We hope that you completed the Samsung Xpress M3015DW Wi-Fi setup successfully using the instructions above.

Samsung Xpress M3015DW Toner Cartridge

At some point, the printer's toner cartridge reaches the end of its life. It is normal. In that case, the only thing you can do to continue printing with your printer is replace the existing cartridge with a new one. Replacing the toner cartridge is as simple as installing the cartridge for the very first time on the printer. Here, we have outlined the detailed process of how to check the toner level, purchase the genuine replacement cartridge for your printer, and replace the existing toner cartridge.

Checking The Toner Level

Generally, when the toner cartridge level becomes low or empty, it is directly reflected in the printouts delivered from the printer. When using a low or empty toner cartridge for printing, you will get printouts with gaps, unclear text, and blank pages.
You can also see the toner LED blinking in orange and a message relating to a low or empty cartridge on your computer (on which you have installed the printer).

Purchasing The Replacement Cartridge

There are many toner cartridges available in the retail store and online. But not all of them are designed to work on your printer.
So, when purchasing the replacement cartridge, ensure that it is genuine and designed for your printer and region.
You can get the replacement toner cartridge for your Samsung printer from Samsung's official supplies page, a local Samsung dealer, a retailer near you, and the HP Store.

Replacing The Toner Cartridge

Have you bought a genuine replacement toner cartridge for your printer? Yes? Then, follow the instructions below to install it on your printer.
Open the front cover. Gently remove the old, used, or empty toner cartridge from your printer. Pack the removed toner cartridge properly and place it on a cool surface.
Now, unpack the new cartridge and install it on your printer.
Close the cover. You can find out the quality of the new cartridge and check whether you have installed it correctly by printing a test page.

Did the information above help you replace your printer's toner cartridge? Yes? Then, forward this article to friends or anyone else who is having trouble replacing the toner cartridge in their Samsung printer.

Replacing The Samsung Xpress M3015DW Imaging Unit

Like a toner cartridge, an imaging unit will also reach the end of its life at some point. When the imaging unit expires, the printer will stop printing, and the Printing Status window with the message "the imaging unit needs to be replaced" will automatically open on your computer screen. The only solution to clear the message and continue using your printer is to replace the imaging unit with a new one. Replacing the imaging unit is as easy as replacing the toner cartridge.

First, get a new imaging unit for your printer from the Samsung supplies website, the HP Store, or a Samsung store near you.
Then, remove the existing imaging unit from your printer. After removing the unit, ensure to pack and store it properly.
Now, unpack the new imaging unit and install it on your printer. It is that simple.

Reset Samsung Xpress M3015DW — How To Do Guide

Is your Samsung printer not printing? Are you looking to set up your Samsung printer from the beginning? Or You have tried to resolve the printer using the suggested troubleshooting solutions, but nothing worked. If your answer is yes, we suggest you reset the printer. We will walk you through the reset process.

Switch on your Samsung printer if it is turned off.
Now, remove the power cord from the printer while it is turned on.
Leave the printer unplugged from the power source for 15 to 30 minutes. This will reset your Samsung printer's settings to their default.

How To Reset Your Samsung Xpress M3015DW Printer Network Settings

Do you want to change or reset the network settings on your Samsung Xpress M3015DW printer? Yes? Then, follow the instructions below to do it within a few minutes.

Unlike other printers, you cannot reset this Samsung printer's network setting from its control panel.
As you can see, no display or button is available on your printer's control panel. So, if you want to reset or make any changes to your printer's network settings, you can only do it from your computer (to which you have connected the printer) using the Samsung Easy Printer Manager application.
This program is available for both Windows and Mac computers.

Open the Samsung Easy Printer Manager app from the Samsung folder stored on your computer.
Have you opened the app? Yes? Now, click on the Device Settings option, followed by Network.
Now, the screen displaying the network settings of your printer will open. You can change the settings here to suit your needs.

Samsung Xpress M3015DW Troubleshooting

Is your printer not responding? Are you unable to complete the printer setup? Are you facing issues when trying to install the printer driver on your computer? Are you unable to print from your computer or smartphone to the printer over a wireless network? Yes? Don't worry. There is a solution for every printer problem that you encounter. Check if the problem with your printer is listed in the below topics and find solutions for it. You can also contact us if you need real-time assistance in resolving your printer problem.

Print Quality Issue on Samsung Xpress M3015DW — Solved

Are you not satisfied with the print quality delivered by your printer? Does the printout need to be clarified? Then, you're facing a print quality issue on your printer. This problem occurs due to using:

An incompatible paper type.
Non-genuine toner cartridge.
Empty or low-toner cartridge.
Misconfigured paper settings, etc.

It is not as big a printer problem as you think and can be resolved within a few minutes. Try the simple workarounds below, one by one, in the order below.

Reinstall The Toner Cartridge

Wrong or improper positioning of the cartridge can lead to this print quality-related issue.
Check if the toner cartridge is placed properly on your printer.
If not, remove and reinstall it. (Refer to the instructions above to reinstall the toner cartridge on your Samsung printer).
After doing that, print a test page to check the print quality.
Is the quality not good again? Yes? It's alright. There are a few more workarounds that might help you resolve this problem.

Clean The Toner Cartridge

In some cases, debris or dust stuck in the toner cartridge can also lead to these kinds of printer problems.
So, check and clean the cartridge using a dry, lint-free cloth.
After cleaning the cartridge, check the print quality again.
If the quality needs to be better, let's get started with the next solution.

Replace The Toner Cartridge

Check if the toner cartridge is working properly and if you have installed the genuine one on your printer.
If you have installed a non-genuine cartridge or there are any issues with the toner cartridge, replace it with a new one.
This solution should resolve the print quality issue on your printer.

We hope that any of the above solutions has helped you resolve the print quality issue on your printer.

Unable To Wirelessly Connect Samsung M3015DW To Chromebook

Are you looking to set up and use this Samsung printer on a Chromebook over a wireless network? Yes? To your knowledge, the Samsung Xpress M3015DW printer is not compatible with Chrome OS. So, you will be unable to install or use this printer from a Chromebook.

End Note

Did the information provided in this article help you set up the Samsung Xpress M3015DW printer and access it from your computer or smartphone over a wireless network? We believe you were able to do them. We hope that this article was useful! Contact our experts if you want to learn more about setting up and using this Samsung printer.