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Samsung CLX-3306 Driver for Mac

Samsung CLX-3306 Color Printer Series Specs

The CLX-3306 Series is a great printer product from Samsung with its multifunction and specifications of an office printer. This comes with printing technology using laser color technology and it has a monthly duty cycle for 65,000 pages. This printer has a black cartridge that can be consumed up to 5,500 pages while the tri-color cartridge can be consumed up to 5,000 pages.

Samsung CLX-3306 Driver for Mac
Samsung CLX-3306 Printer

This Samsung printer can bring printing resolution up to 2,400 x 600 dpi with a printing speed maximum of 21 ppm. This printer also can scan, copy, and fax with easy access. Supported by ADF, paper cassette, bypass tray, and output tray, there will be more productivity with this CLX-3306 printer.

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The Key Features

  • Print/ Scan/ Copy/ Fax
  • Mobile Printing Capability
  • 1 GB Max Supported Memory
  • ENERGY STAR Certified
  • Blue Angel Compliant
  • Automatic Duplexing
  • USB, LAN, and Wireless
  • Color: black, cyan, magenta, yellow

Toner Cartridges

Full Sets of Toner Cartridges

  • Compatible 4 Colour Samsung CLT-P406C Toner Cartridge Multipack - (CLT-P406C/ ELS) with 1.2p per page up to 1,500 pages (Black), 1,000 pages (Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow)
  • Genuine 4 Colour Samsung P406C Toner Cartridge Multipack - (CLT-P406C contains CLT-K406S/ C406S/ M406S/ Y406S) with 2.6p per page up to 1,500 pages (Black), 1,000 pages (Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow)

Black Toner Cartridges

  • Compatible Samsung CLT-P406B Toner Cartridge Black Twin Pack (Replaces Samsung CLT-P406B/ ELS) with 0.9p per page up to 1,500 pages x 2
  • Compatible Black Samsung K406 Toner Cartridge - (CLT-K406S/ ELS) with 1.1p per page up to 1,500 pages
  • Genuine Black Samsung CLT-P406B Toner Cartridge Twin Pack (CLT-P406B/ ELS) with 1.9p per page up to 1,500 pages x 2
  • Genuine Black Samsung K406 Toner Cartridge (CLT-K406S/ ELS) with 2.5p per page up to 1,500 pages

Cyan Toner Cartridges

  • Compatible Cyan Samsung C406 Toner Cartridge - (CLT-C406S/ ELS) with 1.6p per page up to 1,000 pages
  • Genuine Cyan Samsung C406 Toner Cartridge (CLT-C406S/ ELS) with 3.6p per page up to 1,000 pages

Magenta Toner Cartridges

  • Compatible Magenta Samsung M406 Toner Cartridge - (CLT-M406S/ ELS) with 1.6p per page up to 1,000 pages
  • Genuine Magenta Samsung M406 Toner Cartridge (CLT-M406S/ ELS) with 3.5p per page up to 1,000 pages

Yellow Toner Cartridges

  • Compatible Yellow Samsung Y406 Toner Cartridge - (CLT-Y406S/ ELS) with 1.6p per page up to 1,000 pages
  • Genuine Yellow Samsung Y406 Toner Cartridge (CLT-Y406S/ ELS) with 3.6p per page up to 1,000 pages

Mac OS Compatibility

  • macOS 14 Sonoma
  • 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 Set up Samsung CLX-3306 Wireless Printing via USB for Mac OS?

  1. First, connect the USB cable to the USB port on your Samsung CLX-3306 printer, and then connect the other end to the Mac computer.
  2. After connections are completed, open the wireless setup by running the Wireless Setting application.
  3. The installation screen shows the main Samsung Easy Wireless Setup page. Then Click Next, to start the setup.
  4. Select the wireless method to set up. For initial setup with your Samsung printer not connected to the network, select “Using a USB cable option”, and click Next to continue.
  5. Temporarily connect the Samsung CLX printer to your Apple computer if you haven't done so already, and then click Next.
  6. The Installation Wizard searches for any connected devices and retrieves the wireless information.
  7. A list of wireless networks that your Samsung printer can see appears. Select your network, then click Next (Wireless Network Security Dialog appears).
  8. Type the Security Key (WPA/ WPA2/ WEP) in the network password: field it and click Next.
  9. Wait for the printer to connect to the network.
  10. 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.
  11. A prompt displays stating that the connection is complete. Click Next or Finish to continue.
  12. The setup is complete. Go to the Print and Scan in System Preferences to see your Samsung CLX printer.

How to Install Samsung CLX-3306 Driver without an Installation Disk for Mac OS?

This section will show you how to install the Samsung CLX-3306 printer driver on a computer running on Mac OS/ macOS properly in the absence of an installation disk.

  1. 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 in your printer’s manual.
  2. Get on the website of the printer’s manufacturer to discover support for the model you own.
  3. 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.
  4. Locate the link provided on the page for you to download the software required by the Samsung CLX-3306 printer you own.
  5. Click on the download link to begin the downloading process automatically.
  6. If necessary, determine the location on your computer to save the downloaded software later on. Wait while the download commences.
  7. Go to the download folder and double-click on the downloaded file.
  8. Look for the setup file (typically in DMG format) and double-click on the file to run it. 
  9. Further instructions will be given onscreen. Make sure you follow all the given instructions.
  10. Connect the Samsung 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.
  11. Your CLX printer should be readily accessible by now.
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How to Install Samsung CLX-3306 Driver for Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan or later?

These steps workaround macOS 10.12 Sierra, macOS 10.13 High Sierra, and macOS 10.14 Mojave.

  1. Download the “dmg” extension file in the table below (Samsung Printer Drivers V2.6).
  2. Download the 3rd-party macOS app (V4.0.5) in the table below.
  3. Open the .dmg such that it mounts in Finder.
  4. Open 3rd-party app.
  5. Select Open Package.
  6. Locate the file inside the mounted “dmg” extension file.
  7. Select Install in the top toolbar of the 3rd-party app, and provide your admin credentials when prompted.
  8. Add your printer from System Preferences > Print and Scan > + successfully!

How to Install Samsung CLX-3306 Driver for macOS 10.15 (Catalina)?

  1. Click here to download the latest driver available for the Samsung CLX-3306 printer
  2. 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, 10.11, or 10.13 or later.
  3. Download the driver of your Samsung CLX printer.
  4. After that, open the folder where located of the download file is, and then Click to open the driver file.
  5. If you get the following error message when running it, the gatekeeper needs to be temporarily disabled.
  6. You need to open the terminal from the spotlight
  7. Type the command: sudo spctl --master-disable
  8. Enter the correct password and run the printer driver with the extension “.pkg” again.
  9. Once the print driver has been installed, just open the Samsung CLX-3306 Driver with the following path and then install the following PKG drivers (ICDM, ScanThru):
    • ScannerDriver > Mac_Installer > MAC_ICDM > ICDM.pkg
    • ScannerDriver > Mac_Installer > MAC_TWAIN > ScanThru.pkg
  10. 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-3306
  11. Make sure to select the specific driver and not AirPrint where it says “USE.”
  12. Now, that your Samsung 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
  13. Enable gatekeeper (Mac security):
    • Open terminal from the spotlight
    • Typing the command: sudo spctl --master-enable
    • Enter your password
Note: Click “View” at the bottom of the table for details.

How to Install Samsung CLX-3306 Driver for macOS 11 (Big Sur)?

Follow this instruction after the step above has finished.

  1. Workaround for Samsung CLX-3306 working with macOS 10.15 (Catalina).
  2. Install the Samsung printer with your Apple Computer (iMac, Macbook).
  3. Then update the Samsung printer driver to macOS 11 (Big Sur).
  4. After that, the Samsung printer still works correctly on macOS 11 (Big Sur).

How to Install Samsung CLX-3306 Driver for macOS 12 (Monterey)?

We recommend you follow these steps after the instructions above have been done.

  1. Make sure your CLX-3306 printer still working on macOS 11 (Big Sur).
  2. Please update the Samsung printer driver on macOS 12 (Monterey).
  3. It still works correctly on macOS 12 (Monterey) after the driver has been updated.

How to Install Samsung CLX-3306 Driver for macOS 13 (Ventura)?

Please follow the instructions above “How do I Install Samsung CLX-3306 Driver for macOS 12 (Monterey)?” before following the steps below.

  1. Samsung CLX-3306 driver still running on macOS 12 (Monterey).
  2. Connect the printer to macOS 13 (Ventura).
  3. After that, just update the Samsung printer driver to the macOS 12 (Monterey).
  4. Your Samsung printer driver is installed and works correctly for macOS 12 (Monterey).

How to Install Samsung CLX-3306 Driver for macOS 14 (Sonoma)?

Follow these steps on your macOS 14 (Sonoma). Don't miss the instructions above before this.

  1. Samsung CLX-3306 driver workaround on macOS 13 (Ventura).
  2. Just plug in a USB cable to connect your Samsung printer with your macOS 14 (Sonoma).
  3. Please update the Samsung printer driver.
  4. Kept the Samsung printer driver installed and still works in macOS 14 (Sonoma).

How to Uninstall Samsung CLX-3306 Driver for Mac OS?

Manual Uninstallation:

  1. End all processes of Apple Samsung Printer Drivers by accessing Activity Monitor.
  2. 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.
  3. Use the Trash to delete the application of Apple Samsung Printer Drivers.
  4. Go to Finder and delete everything associated with Apple Samsung Printer Drivers.
  5. Remove Apple Samsung Printer Drivers completely by emptying the Trash.

Uninstallation with MacRemover:

  1. Download the MacRemover app and drag its icon to the app folder to install it.
  2. Run the app and choose Apple Samsung Printer Drivers. Click Run Analysis.
  3. Locate the files in the folders of Apple Samsung Printer Drivers. Select Complete Uninstall and select Yes. 
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If you want to download the Samsung CLX-3306 printer driver for Mac OS, you must click on the “Download” links that we have provided in the table below. If you find any broken link or some problem with this printer, please contact our team by using the contact form that we have provided.

Driver TypeVersionAction
CLX-3306 Series Print Driver for 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 V5.02 Download
CLX-3306 Series Scan 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 V2.31.37 Download
CLX-3306 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
CLX-3306 Series Print Driver for Mac OS X 10.5.3 or later V1.1 Download
CLX-3306 Series Print and Scan (3rd-party app for macOS) V4.0.5 Download
CLX-3306 Series Manual Print and Scan Driver Mac OS X 10.11 / Mac OS X 10.12 / Mac OS X 10.7 / macOS 10.13 / macOS 10.14 / Mac OS X 10.15 (Catalina) - View
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