Samsung CLP-680ND, A Color Laser Printer for Color Documents
Samsung CLP-680ND is a printer that can be used for printing color documents. The laser technology is used as the print engine. The print resolution is up to 9600 x 600 dpi. Meanwhile, the maximum print speed is 25 ppm for both color and monochrome documents. The supported types of paper for this printer are plain paper, bond paper, glossy paper, card stock, cotton paper, labels, thick paper, thin paper, envelopes, recycled paper, and transparencies.
Samsung CLP-680ND Color Laser Printer |
This Samsung color laser printer is supported by several versions of Mac operating systems that are Apple MacOS X 10.4 - macOS 10.15 (Catalina). Meanwhile, the standard interfaces of this printer are USB 2.0 and LAN.
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The Key Features
- Secure Printing and Document Control
- Automatic Double Sided Printing
- 9,600 x 600 dpi Print
- USB and Network
- As fast as 17 Seconds First page
- Up to 24ppm Colour Print
- Up to 24ppm Mono Print
- SPLC, PCL5Ce, PCL6C & PS3
- 250 Sheet Input Tray
- 50 Sheet Multi-Purpose Tray
- 700MHz Processor
- 256MB (768MB Max) RAM
Samsung CLP-680ND Toner Cartridges
Full sets of toner cartridges
- Compatible High Capacity 4 Colour Samsung 506 Toner Cartridge Multipack (CLT-K506L / C506L / M506L / Y506L) with 0.9p per page up to 6,000 pages (black) and 3,500 pages (cyan, magenta, and yellow)
- Genuine High Capacity 4 Colour Samsung 506 Toner Cartridge Multipack (CLT-K506L / C506L / M506L / Y506L) with 2.0p per page up to 6,000 pages (black) and 3,500 pages (cyan, magenta, and yellow)
- Genuine 4 Colour Samsung 506 Toner Cartridge Multipack (CLT-K506S / C506S / M506S / Y506S) with 4.3p per page up to 2,000 pages (black) and 1,500 pages (cyan, magenta, and yellow)
Colour toner cartridge packs
- Compatible High Capacity 3 Colour Samsung 506 Toner Cartridge Multipack (CLT-C506L / M506L / Y506L) with 1.1p per page up to 3,500 pages
- Genuine High Capacity 3 Colour Samsung 506 Toner Cartridge Multipack (CLT-C506L / M506L / Y506L) with 2.4p per page up to 3,500 pages
- Genuine 3 Colour Samsung 506 Toner Cartridge Multipack (CLT-C506S / M506S / Y506S) with 4.9p per page up to 1,500 pages
Black toner cartridges
- Compatible High Capacity Black Samsung K506 Toner Cartridge (CLT-K506L / ELS) with 0.7p per page up to 6,000 pages
- Genuine High Capacity Black Samsung K506 Toner Cartridge (CLT-K506L / ELS) with 1.4p per page up to 6,000 pages
- Genuine Black Samsung K506 Toner Cartridge (CLT-K506S / ELS) with 3.0p per page up to 2,000 pages
Cyan toner cartridges
- Compatible High Capacity Cyan Samsung C506 Toner Cartridge (CLT-C506L / ELS) with 1.1p per page up to 3,500 pages
- Genuine High Capacity Cyan Samsung C506 Toner Cartridge (CLT-C506L / ELS) with 2.4p per page up to 3,500 pages
- Genuine Cyan Samsung C506 Toner Cartridge (CLT-C506S / ELS) with 5.0p per page up to 1,500 pages
Magenta toner cartridges
- Compatible High Capacity Magenta Samsung M506 Toner Cartridge (CLT-M506L / ELS) with 1.1p per page up to 3,500 pages
- Genuine High Capacity Magenta Samsung M506 Toner Cartridge (CLT-M506L / ELS) with 2.4p per page up to 3,500 pages
- Genuine Magenta Samsung M506 Toner Cartridge (CLT-M506S / ELS) with 5.1p per page up to 1,500 pages
Yellow toner cartridges
- Compatible High Capacity Yellow Samsung Y506 Toner Cartridge (CLT-Y506L / ELS) with 1.1p per page up to 3,500 pages
- Genuine High Capacity Yellow Samsung Y506 Toner Cartridge (CLT-Y506L / ELS) with 2.4p per page up to 3,500 pages
- Genuine Yellow Samsung Y506 Toner Cartridge (CLT-Y506S / ELS) with 5.0p per page up to 1,500 pages
Operating System Compatibility
- 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
Driver without an Installation Disk
This section will show you how to install Samsung CLP-680ND printer driver on a computer running on Mac OS/ macOS properly in the absence of an installation disk.
- First off, make sure the printer is compatible with the version of the Mac OS/ macOS currently running on your device. You can find details about this on your printer’s manual.
- Get on the website of the printer’s manufacturer to discover supports for the model you own.
- Go to the printer section of the manufacturer’s website. If things get overly complicated for you, just type in the model of the Samsung printer you own.
- Locate the link provided on the page for you to download the software required by the Samsung CLP-680ND printer you own.
- Click on the download link to begin downloading process automatically.
- If necessary, determine the location on your computer to save the downloaded software later on. Wait while the download commences.
- Go to the download folder and double-click on the downloaded file.
- Look for the setup file (typically in DMG format) and double-click on the file to run it.
- Further instructions will be given onscreen. Make sure you follow all the given instructions.
- Connect the Samsung CLP-680ND printer to your Apple computer. Use the USB cable to check if your Apple computer recognizes the printer. Alternatively, connect the two via Wi-Fi but make sure both your computer and the printer are connected to the internet properly.
- Your Samsung CLP-680ND printer should be readily accessible by now.
Driver Uninstallation Method
Manual Uninstallation:
- End all processes of Apple Samsung Printer Drivers by accessing Activity Monitor.
- Go to Launchpad, find Utilities, and open Activity Monitor. Select All Processes off the dropdown menu and select all processes related to Apple Samsung Printer Drivers. Click the Quit Process option and select Quick.
- Use the Trash to delete the application of Apple Samsung Printer Drivers.
- Go to Finder and delete everything associated with Apple Samsung Printer Drivers.
- Remove Apple Samsung Printer Drivers completely by emptying the Trash.
Uninstallation with MacRemover:
- Download the MacRemover app and drag its icon to the app folder to install it.
- Run the app and choose Apple Samsung Printer Drivers. Click Run Analysis.
- Locate the files of folders of Apple Samsung Printer Drivers. Select Complete Uninstall and select Yes.
How to Set up Wireless printing via USB for macOS
- First, connect the USB cable to the USB port on the Samsung CLP-680ND printer, and then connect the other end to the Mac computer.
- After connections are completed, open wireless setup with running Wireless Setting application.
- The installation screen shows the main Samsung Easy Wireless Setup page. Then Click Next, to starting the set up.
- Select the wireless method to setup. For initial setup with Samsung CLP-680ND printer not connected to the network, select 'Using a USB cable option', click Next to continue.
- Temporarily connect the Samsung CLP-680ND printer to your Mac/ Apple computer if you haven't done so already, and then click Next.
- The Installation Wizard searches for any connected devices and retrieves the wireless information.
- A list of wireless networks that the Samsung CLP-680ND printer can see appears. Select your network, then click Next (Wireless Network Security Dialog appears).
- Type the Security Key (WPA/ WPA2/ WEP) in the network password: field and click Next.
- Wait for the printer to connect to the network.
- Wi-Fi Direct information appears. If you would like Wi-Fi Direct turned ON make sure the checkbox is selected, and type down the password. Once selected, click Next to continue.
- A prompt displays stating that the connection is complete. Click Next or Finish to continue.
- The setup is complete. Go to the Print and Scan in System Preferences to see your Samsung CLP-680ND printer.
How to Install Printer Driver for macOS 10.15 (Catalina)
- Click here to download the latest driver available for the Samsung CLP-680ND printer
- Make sure to select the correct Mac OS version (10.11/ 10.12/ 10.13/ 10.14) for Mac O.S 10.15. You can select Mac OS 10.14 or 10.11 or 10.13 or later
- Download the driver of the Samsung CLP-680ND printer
- After that, open the folder were located of the download file and Click to open the driver file
- If you get the following error message when running it, the gatekeeper needs to be temporally 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 extension".pkg" again.
- Once the print driver has been installed, just open the Samsung CLP-680ND Driver 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 clicking on the plus (+) button > Add printer or scanner > Samsung CLP-680ND
- Make sure to select the specific driver and not AirPrint where it says "USE"
- Now, that the Samsung CLP-680ND 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
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How to Install Samsung CLP-680ND Driver for macOS 11 (Big Sur)
- Install macOS 10.15 (Catalina) again
- Install the printer
- Then update to macOS 11 (Big Sur)
- Kept the Samsung CLP-680ND driver installed and still works in macOS 11 (Big Sur).
If you want to download the Samsung CLP-680ND driver for Mac OS/ macOS, you must click on the "Download" links that we have provided in the table below. If find any broken link or some problem with the printer, please contact us by using the contact form and get a reply as soon as possible.
Driver Type | Version | Action |
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CLP-680ND Series Print Driver for Mac OS X 10.5 / Mac OS X 10.6 / Mac OS X 10.7 / Mac OS X 10.8 / Mac OS X 10.9 / Mac OS X 10.10 / Mac OS X 10.11 / macOS 10.12 / macOS 10.13 / macOS 10.14 / macOS 10.15 (Catalina) | V5.02 | Download |
CLP-680ND Series Print Driver for Mac OS X 10.5 / Mac OS X 10.6 / Mac OS X 10.7 / Mac OS X 10.8 / Mac OS X 10.9 / Mac OS X 10.10 / Mac OS X 10.11 / macOS 10.12 / macOS 10.13 / macOS 10.14 | V2.00 | Download |
CLP-680ND Series Print and Scan Driver for Mac OS X Mavericks / Mac OS X Mountain Lion / Mac OS X Lion / Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard or later | V2.6 | Download |
CLP-680ND Series Print Driver for Mac OS X 10.5.3 or later | V1.1 | Download |
CLP-680ND Series Manual Print and Scan Driver Mac OS X 10.15 (Catalina) | - | View |