In today's fast-paced business world, a reliable and efficient office printer is essential. The Samsung CLX-2160N Laser Multifunction Printer is a compact yet versatile solution that combines printing, scanning, and copying functions in a single device. Despite its age, this printer offers several advantages for small offices and home offices.
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| Samsung CLX-2160N |
One of the standout features not like CLX gaming is its compact design. This makes it an excellent choice for businesses and individuals with limited office space. Its small footprint allows it to fit comfortably on a desk or in a small corner of the office, making it an ideal choice for those who need multifunctionality without sacrificing precious workspace.
Despite its age, the Samsung CLX-2160N delivers impressive print quality like CLX Horus. The color laser technology ensures that your documents, whether they're reports, presentations, or marketing materials, come out sharp and vibrant. While it may not match the latest models in terms of speed, it is still capable of producing high-quality prints for a variety of purposes.
You might need: Samsung CLX 2160N Driver for Windows
However, it's important to note that the CLX 2160N is an older model, and there are more advanced options available on the market today. It may not be the best choice for high-volume printing environments due to its relatively slow printing speed and limited paper handling capabilities. Additionally, the cost of replacement toner cartridges can be on the higher side.
Key Features
- Printing/ Copying / Scanning
- Max. resolution up to 2,400 x 600 dpi
- Up to 16 ppm (black) and 4 ppm (colour) of print speed
- Memory 128 MB
- USB 2.0 and Ethernet
Benefits
- Create professional documents with advanced copying features
- Reduce downtime with quick toner changes and simple jam recovery
- Facilitate workgroup printing by connecting to the network
- Cut energy use and reduce costs with Power Save mode
- USB Port for direct printing from, and scanning to a memory key
- Quick Toner Replacement improves ease of ease and reduces downtime
Toner Cartridges
- Compatible Samsung CLP-C300A Cyan Toner Cartridge (CLP-C300A/ SEE) - 2.7p per page up to 1,000 pages
- Compatible Samsung CLP-M300A Magenta Toner Cartridge (CLP-M300A/ SEE) - 2.7p per page up to 1,000 pages
- Compatible Samsung CLP-Y300A Yellow Toner Cartridge CLP-Y300A/ SEE) - 2.7p per page up to 1,000 pages
- Compatible Samsung CLP-P300C 4 Colour Toner Cartridge Multipack - 2.1p per page up to 2,000 pages (black) and 1,000 pages (colour)
- Compatible Samsung CLP-K300A Black Toner Cartridge (CLP-K300A/ SEE) - 1.4p per page up to 2,000 pages
The Versions of Operating System Compatibility
- macOS 13 Ventura
- macOS 12 Monterey
- macOS 11 Big Sur
- macOS 10.15 Catalina
- macOS 10.14 Mojave (Liberty)
- macOS 10.13 High Sierra (Lobo)
- macOS 10.12 Sierra (Fuji)
- Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan (Gala)
- Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite (Syrah)
- Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks (Cabernet)
- Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion (Zinfandel)
- Mac OS X 10.7 Lion (Barolo)
- Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
- Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard (Chablis)
- Mac OS X 10.4.4 Tiger (Chardonnay)
- Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger (Merlot)
- Mac OS X 10.3 Panther (Pinot)
- Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar
- Mac OS X 10.1 Puma
- Mac OS X 10.0 Cheetah
- Mac OS X 10 Kodiak (Beta)
- Mac OS 9
How to Install Driver for MacOS?
Follow the steps below to install the driver for this laser multifunction printer:
- Scroll down and look at the table, then download the printer driver software for macOS. You can find the driver software on the Samsung support page for the Samsung CLX-2160N.
- Once the download is complete, double-click the downloaded file to start the installation process.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. You may need to select your language, agree to the terms of use, and choose the installation location.
- Connect the printer to your computer using a USB cable or over the network. If you are using a network connection, make sure that the printer is connected to the same network as your computer.
- Open the Apple menu and select "System Preferences." Then, click "Printers & Scanners."
- Click the "+" button to add a new printer. The system will automatically detect the Samsung printer on the network. Select the printer and click "Add."
- The driver for the printer will be automatically installed. You may need to enter your administrator password to complete the installation.
- Once the printer is installed, you can print a test page to make sure everything is working properly.
Also need: Samsung CLX 3185 Driver
How to Install Driver for macOS 10.15?
- Install macOS 10.14 again
- Install the printer
- Then update the driver to macOS 10.15
- Kept your Samsung CLX-2160N Multifunction printer driver installed and still works in macOS 10.15
If doesn't work after following the steps above, try the instructions below:
- Visit the official website to download the latest driver available for the Samsung CLX-2160N Multifunction Printer
- Make sure to select the correct OS X or macOS version (10.11/ 10.12/ 10.13/ 10.14) for macOS 10.15. You can select macOS 10.14 or OS X 10.11 or macOS 10.13 or later
- Download the driver of this laser printer machine
- After that, open the folder where located of the download file is and Click to open the driver file
- If you get the following error message when running it, the gatekeeper needs to be temporarily disabled.
- You need to open the terminal from spotlight
- Type the command: sudo spctl --master-disable
- Enter the correct password and run the printer driver with the extension".pkg" again.
- Once the print driver has been installed, just open the driver package with the following
folder path and then install the following PKG drivers (ICDM, ScanThru):
- ScannerDriver > Mac_Installer > MAC_ICDM > ICDM.pkg
- ScannerDriver > Mac_Installer > MAC_TWAIN > ScanThru.pkg
- After the drivers are installed, you can go to System preferences > Printers & scanners and add the printer by clicking on the plus (+) button > Add printer or scanner > Samsung CLX-2160N
- Make sure to select the specific driver and not AirPrint where it says "USE"
- Now, that the Samsung CLX-2160N printer has been added, you should be able to print or scan. If you want to scan, go to system preferences > printers and scanners > and select scan
- Enable gatekeeper (Mac security):
- Open terminal from the spotlight
- Typing the command: sudo spctl --master-enable
- Enter your password
How to Install Driver for macOS 11?
After you do the above thing, please follow the steps below:
- Update to macOS 11
- Kept the Samsung CLX-2160N Multifunction Printer driver installed and still works in macOS 11
How to Install Driver for macOS 12?
- Download the package for your macOS with ".dmg" extension (look at the table row for Samsung Printer Driver V2.6)
- Download the 3rd-party macOS app 4.0.5.
- Open the package ".dmg" file such that it mounts in Finder
- Open Pacifist
- Select Open Package
- Locate the package inside the mounted ".dmg" extension
- Select Install in the top toolbar of Pacifist, and provide your admin credentials when prompted
- Add your printer from System Preferences > Print and Scan > + successfully
How to Install Driver for macOS 13?
Do the steps below after the above is done (macOS 12)
- Then update to macOS 13
- Kept your Samsung CLX-2160N printer driver installed and still works in macOS 13 correctly
You might need: Samsung CLX 4195fw Driver for macOS
If you want to download a driver or software, you need to download what we have provided in the table below. If you get any broken links or some problems or have any questions about this Laser Printer, feel free to reach out through the contact form that we have provided.
| Operating System | Version | Action |
|---|---|---|
| CLX-2160N Series Print Driver for macOS | V3.01 | Download |
| CLX-2160N Series Scan Driver for macOS | V2.31 | Download |
| CLX-2160N Series Print & Scan Driver for macOS | V2.6 | Download |
| CLX-2160N Series Third-party app for macOS | V4.0.5 | Download |
| CLX-2160N Series Manual Print & Scan Driver for macOS | - | View |