Page 1: Installing Driver Over The Network
Installing driver over the network Setting up the printer On some UNIX OS, for example on Solaris 10, just added printers may not be enabled and/or may not accept jobs. In this case run the following two To add the printer to your UNIX system, run ‘installprinter’ from the command commands on the root terminal: line.
Page 2 Installing driver over the network Check the Make Default option to set this printer as default. Click OK to add the printer. 2. Using a Network-Connected Machine...
Page 3: Ipv6 Configuration
IPv6 configuration The Add Printer Wizard window appears. Follow the instructions in the IPv6 is supported properly only in Windows Vista or higher. window. If the machine does not work in the network environment, activate IPv6. • Some features and optional goods may not be available depending on Refer to the next section followed by.
Page 4 IPv6 configuration Setting IPv6 addresses From the SyncThru™ Web Service The machine supports the following IPv6 addresses for network printing and managements. For models that do not have the display screen on the control panel, you • Link-local Address: Self-configured local IPv6 address (Address starts with need to access SyncThru™...
Page 5 IPv6 configuration Enter the rest of the address (e.g.,:3FFE:10:88:194::AAAA. “A” is the hexadecimal 0 through 9, A through F). Choose the DHCPv6 configuration. Click the Apply button. Using SyncThru™ Web Service Start a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, that supports IPv6 addressing as a URL.
Page 6: Wireless Network Setup
Wireless network setup Wireless network name and network key • Make sure your machine supports wireless networking. Wireless networking may not be available depending on the model (see "Features Wireless networks require higher security, so when an access point is first set up, by models"...
Page 7 Wireless network setup Introducing wireless set up methods You can set wireless settings either from the machine or the computer. Choose the setting method from the below table. Some wireless network installation types may not be available depending on the model or country. Set up method Connecting method Description &...
Page 8 Wireless network setup Set up method Connecting method Description & Reference Access point via USB cable (recommended) • Windows user, see "Access point via USB cable" on page 163. • Macintosh user, see "Access point via USB cable" on page 172. Access point via WPS button (without a USB cable •...
Page 9 Wireless network setup Choosing your type Using the WPS button There are two methods available to connect your machine to a wireless network If your machine and an access point (or wireless router) support Wi-Fi Protected using the (WPS) button on the control panel. Setup™...
Page 10 Wireless network setup Machines with a display screen Connecting in PIN mode Press and hold the (WPS) button on the control panel for more than Connecting in PBC mode 2 seconds. The eight-digit PIN appears on the display. Press and hold the (WPS) button on the control panel for more than 2 seconds.
Page 11 Wireless network setup Machines without a display screen You need to enter the eight-digit PIN within two minutes on the computer that is connected to the access point (or wireless router). The LED blinks slowly for up to two minutes until you enter the eight- Connecting in PBC mode digit PIN.
Page 12 Wireless network setup Canceling the connection process Using the menu button To cancel the wireless network connection when the machine is connecting to the wireless network, press and release the (Cancel or Stop/Clear) on the Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or control panel.
Page 13 CD. From the Start menu, select Programs or All The software searches the wireless network. Programs > Samsung Printers > your printer driver name > Wireless Setting Program. If the software has failed to search the network, check if the USB cable is connected properly between the computer and machine, and follow the instructions in the window.
Page 14 Wireless network setup Select the method to use from the wireless set up method window. • If wireless network set up has been set before, the Wireless Network Setting Information window appears. If you want to reset the wireless settings, check the check box and click Next.
Page 15 Wireless network setup If you cannot find the network name you want to choose, or if you want to The wireless network security window appears when the access point has set the wireless configuration manually, click Advanced Setting. security settings. •...
Page 16 • Wi-Fi Direct option appears on the screen only if your printer supports Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0 (Use the computer’s subnet mask.) this feature. Gateway: 169.254.133.1 • Can start to build Wi-Fi Direct by using Samsung Easy Printer Manager (see "Setting up Wi-Fi Direct" on page 183). 2. Using a Network-Connected Machine...
Page 17 Wireless network setup • Network Name(SSID): The default Network Name is the model name Access point via WPS button (without a USB cable and the maximum length is 22 characters (not including "Direct-xx-"). connection) • Network Key is the numeric string, and the size is 8 ~ 64 characters. For models that have a WPS button, you can set the wireless network using the WPS button (without a USB connection) and access point (or a router) WPS button.
Page 18 Wireless network setup Select Using the WPS button and click Next. Follow the instructions on the window to set up the wireless network. • For models with a display screen, follow the steps below. a Press and hold the (WPS) button on the control panel for about 2-4 seconds.
Page 19 Wireless network setup SSID Type: After completing the wireless network After the installation is finished, a window asking you to print a test page connection process, the AP’s SSID information appears on appears. If you want to print a test page, click Print a test page. the display.
Page 20 • WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a security protocol preventing If you want to use the Samsung default ad hoc setting, select the last unauthorized access to your wireless network. WEP encrypts the data wireless network on the list, Network Name(SSID) is Portthru and portion of each packet exchanged on a wireless network using a 64-bit Signal is Printer Self Network.
Page 21 Wireless network setup The Wireless Network Setting Complete window appears. Click Next. Before entering the IP address for the machine, you must know the When the wireless network settings are completed, disconnect the USB computer’s network configuration information. If the computer’s network cable between the computer and machine.
Page 22 Wireless network setup If you want to register your machine with the Samusng web site and Double-click the MAC_Installer folder > Installer OS X icon. receive useful information, click On-line Registration. If not, click Click Continue. Finish. Read the license agreement and click Continue. Setup using Macintosh Click Agree to agree to the license agreement.
Page 23 Wireless network setup Select the method to use from the wireless set up method window. • If wireless network setting has been set before, Wireless Network Setting Information window appears. If you want to reset the wireless settings, check the check box and click Next.
Page 24 Wireless network setup • Authentication: Select an authentication type. The wireless network security window appears when the access point has security enabled. Open System: Authentication is not used, and encryption may or may not be used, depending on the need for data security. The wireless network security window appears.
Page 25 IP address: 169.254.133.43 this feature. Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0 (Use the computer’s subnet mask.) • Can start to build Wi-Fi Direct by using Samsung Easy Printer Manager Gateway: 169.254.133.1 (see "Setting up Wi-Fi Direct" on page 183). 2. Using a Network-Connected Machine...
Page 26 Wireless network setup • Network Name(SSID): The default Network Name is the model name • Software CD that was provided with your machine and the maximum length is 22 characters (not including "Direct-xx-"). • A machine installed with a wireless network interface •...
Page 27 Wireless network setup Select Using the WPS button and click Next. Follow the instructions in the window to set up the wireless network. • For models with a display screen, follow the steps below: a Press and hold the (WPS) button on the control panel for about 2-4 seconds.
Page 28 Wireless network setup SSID Type: After completing the wireless network Ad hoc via USB cable connection process, the AP’s SSID information appears on the display. If you do not have an access point (AP), you may still connect the machine wirelessly to your computer by setting up an ad hoc wireless network by •...
Page 29 • WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a security protocol preventing unauthorized access to your wireless network. WEP encrypts the data If you want to use the Samsung default ad hoc setting, select the last portion of each packet exchanged on a wireless network using a 64-bit wireless network on the list, which Network Name(SSID) is Portthru or 128-bit WEP encryption key.
Page 30 Wireless network setup When the window that tells you that the network cable connection is confirmed appears, disconnect the network cable and click Next. Before entering the IP address for the machine, you must know the computer’s network configuration information. If the computer’s network If the network cable is connected, it may have trouble finding the configuration is set to DHCP, the wireless network setting should also be machine when configuring the wireless network.
Page 31 Wireless network setup IP setting using SetIP Program (Windows) • After completing the wireless network connection, you need to install a machine driver to print from an application (see "Installing driver over This program is used to manually set the network IP address of your machine the network"...
Page 32 Wireless network setup Check whether or not the network cable is connected to the machine. If Select the one Network Name(SSID) in the list. not, connect the machine with a standard network cable. • SSID: SSID (Service Set Identifier) is a name that identifies a wireless network, access points, and wireless devices attempting to connect Start a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Safari, or Firefox and enter to a specific wireless network must use the same SSID.
Page 33 Wireless network setup When the SyncThru™ Web Service window opens, click Network Disconnect the network cable (standard or network). Your machine should Settings. then start communicating wirelessly with the network. In case of Ad-hoc mode, you can use a wireless LAN and wired LAN simultaneously. Click Wireless >...
Page 34 Network Key that is randomly generated by default. • After the driver installation is complete, Samsung Easy Printer Manager can be set and changes in the Wi-Fi Direct can be made. From the machine (Machines with a display screen) •...
Page 35 After setting up Wi-Fi Direct, you need to download the mobile printing • USB cable is not connected between your computer and machine. Connect application (For example: Samsung Mobile printer) to print from your the machine to your computer using the USB cable. smartphone.
Page 36 Wireless network setup Connecting Failure - Invalid Security Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0 Then the machine’s network information should be as below: • Security is not configured correctly. Check the configured security on your access point and machine. IP address: 169.254.133.43 Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0 (Use the computer’s subnet mask.) Connecting Failure - General Connection Error Gateway: 169.254.133.1 •...
Page 37 • You cannot use infrastructure mode and ad hoc mode at the same time for communication. Refer to the user's guide for the software to turn it off and Samsung wireless network machines. try searching for the machine again. •...
Page 38: Table Of Contents
3. Useful Setting Menus This chapter explains how to browse the current status of your machine, and the method of setting for advanced machine setup. • Before you begin reading a chapter • Print menu • Copy menu • Fax menu •...
Page 39: Before You Begin Reading A Chapter
Before you begin reading a chapter This chapter explains all the features available for this series' models to help users easily understand the features. You can check the features available for each model in the Basic Guide (see "Menu overview" on page 33). The following are tips for using this chapter •...
Page 40: Print Menu
Print menu Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not applicable to your machine (see "Menu overview" on page 33). To change the menu options: • Press (Menu) > Print Setup on the control panel. •...
Page 41: Copy Menu
Copy menu Item Description Copy feature Reduces or enlarges the size of a copied image (see "Reduced or enlarged copy" on page 60). Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or Reduce/Enlarge models. If so, it is not applicable to your machine (see "Menu overview" on If the machine is set Eco mode, reduce and page 33).
Page 42 Copy menu Item Description Item Description • Copy Collation Set the machine to sort the copy job. For example, if you • 2-up or 4-up Reduces the size of the original images and prints 2 or 4 make 2 copies of a 3 page original, one complete 3 page pages onto one sheet of paper.
Page 43 Copy menu Item Description Item Description Prints a single-page document onto 4 (Poster 2x2), 9 Prints multiple original images on a single page. The (Poster 3x3), or 16 (Poster 4x4) sheets of paper, for the number of images is automatically determined by the purpose of pasting the sheets together to form one original image and the paper size.
Page 44 Copy menu Item Description Item Description The Book Copy feature allows you to copy an entire The machine automatically prints on one or both sides book. If the book is too thick, lift the cover until its of the paper, which are then folded to produce a hinges are caught by the stopper and then close the booklet with all of the pages in the correct sequence.
Page 45 Copy menu Item Description Item Description Allows you to create a binding edge for the document. Allows you to erase spots, drill holes, fold creases and The image can be adjusted up or down on the page staple marks along any of the four edges of a document. and/or shifted to the right or left.
Page 46 Copy menu Item Description Item Description The watermark option allows you to print text over an • 2->1Side existing document. For example, you use it when you want to have large gray letters reading “DRAFT” or “CONFIDENTIAL” printed diagonally across the first page or all pages of a document.
Page 47 Copy menu Copy Setup Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not applicable to your machine (see "Menu overview" on page 33). To change the menu options: Press (copy) > (Menu) >...
Page 48: Fax Menu
Fax menu Item Description Fax Feature The default document settings procedure good results when using typical text-based originals. However, if you Resolution send originals that are of poor quality, or contain Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or photographs, you can adjust the resolution to produce models.
Page 49: Sending Setup
Fax menu To change the menu options: Item Description • Press (fax) > (Menu) > Fax Setup > Sending on the control panel. Forwards the received or sent fax to other destination by a fax or PC. If you are out of office but have to receive •...
Page 50 Fax menu Item Description Item Description Sends faxes at a preset toll-saving time to save on call Specifies the number of times the machine rings before Ring To Answer Toll Save costs. This setting may not be available depending on answering an incoming call.
Page 51 Fax menu Item Description Prints the received fax data on both sides of the paper. Duplex Print You can save the paper usage. • Doc Box Saving Stores received faxes in the common box. This menu only appears when an optional mass storage device •...
Page 52: Scan Menu
Scan menu Item Description Scan feature • SMB Default Sets scan destination to an SMB server. You scan the originals and send the scanned image to an SMB server • SMB (see "Scanning to FTP/SMB server" on page 245). Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or models.
Page 53 Scan menu Item Description Scan setup Adjust the contrast level to scan lighter or darker than Contrast the original. Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not applicable to your machine (see "Menu overview" on page 33).
Page 54: System Setup
System setup Item Description Machine setup Form overlay is images stored on the printer’s mass Select Form storage device (HDD) as a special file format that can be printed in layers on any document. Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or models.
Page 55 System setup Item Description Item Description Sets the length of time the printer waits before printing Allows you to append the required carriage return to Auto CR Job Timeout the last page of a print job that does not end with a each line feed, which is useful for Unix or DOS users.
Page 56 System setup Item Description Item Description The printer detects the printing data from computer Imports data stored on a USB memory stick to the Import Setting PrintBlankPage whether a page is empty or not. You can set to print or machine.
Page 57: Paper Setup
System setup Paper setup Sound / Volume Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not applicable to your machine (see "Menu overview" on models.
Page 58 System setup Item Description Report Turns on or off the sounds from the telephone line through the speaker, such as a dial tone or a fax tone. With this option set to Comm. which means the speaker Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or is on until the remote machine answers.
Page 59 System setup Item Description Item Description Prints the demo page to check whether your • User Auth Prints the authorized users who are allowed to Demo Page machine is printing properly or not. use the email function. • Local User Authentication Prints a transmission report including the fax number, the number of pages, the elapsed time...
Page 60 TonerLow Alert (see "Setting the toner low alert" on page 79). • Serial Number Shows the machine’s serial number. When you call for service or register as a user on the Samsung website, you • Serial No. Maintenance can find this.
Page 61 System setup Item Description Clear setting • Scan Setup Restores all of the scan options to the factory default. • Scan Default Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or Restores all of the system options to the factory System Setup models.
Page 62: Usb Setup
System setup To change the menu options: USB setup • Press (Menu) > System Setup > Job Manage on the control panel. Item Description Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not applicable to your machine (see "Menu overview" on Active Job Shows the print job lists that are waiting to be printed.
Page 63: Email Setup
System setup Emulation setup Email setup Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not applicable to your machine (see "Menu overview" on models.
Page 64: Address Book Setup
System setup Doc Box Feature Address book setup • Press (Menu) > Document Box > Doc Box Feature on the control panel. Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not applicable to your machine (see "Menu overview" on Option Description page 33).
Page 65: Network Setup
System setup Option Description Network setup Wireless Selects this option to use the wireless network. Reverts the network settings to the default values. Clear Setting Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or (Reboot required.) models. If so, it is not applicable to your machine (see "Menu overview" on •...
Page 66: Admin Setup
Admin setup Item Description Sets the password to access the Admin Setup menu. Select Password Protect On to use this option and enter the password Change Changes the machine’s password for accessing the Admin Password Setup. • Clean Fuser: Cleans the fuser by printing a sheet. The printed sheet has toner debris on it.
Page 67: Custom Setup
Custom setup This menu appears only when the XOA (eXtensible Open Architecture) web application is installed. Contact the administrator to use this menu. Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not applicable to your machine (see "Menu overview" on page 33).
Page 68 4. Special Features This chapter explains special copying, scanning, faxing, and printing features. • Altitude adjustment • Storing email address • Entering various characters • Setting up the fax address book • Registering authorized users • Printing features • Scan features •...
Page 69: Altitude Adjustment
Altitude adjustment Print quality is affected by atmospheric pressure, which is determined by the • If your machine is connected to the network, you can set the altitude via height of the machine above sea level. The following information will guide you SyncThru™...
Page 70: Storing Email Address
Storing email address This feature may not be available depending on model or optional goods If you need to set SMB or FTP sever information, check SMB or FTP and set (see "Features by models" on page 7). the information. You can set up address book with the email addresses you use frequently via Click Apply.
Page 71: Searching Sequentially Through Memory
Storing email address Searching for an email address Searching sequentially through memory Select (scan) > (Address Book) > Search&Send > Select an address group > All on the control panel. Or select Setup > Machine Setup > Next > Address Book > Email > View List >...
Page 72: Entering Various Characters
Entering various characters As you perform various tasks, you may need to enter names and numbers. For Assigned numbers, letters, or characters example, when you set up your machine, you enter your name or your company’s name, and the fax number. When you store fax numbers or email @ / .
Page 73: Setting Up The Fax Address Book
Setting up the fax address book You can set up speed number with the fax numbers you use frequently via Using speed dial numbers SyncThru™ Web Service and then easily and quickly enter fax numbers by entering the location numbers assigned to them in address book. When you are prompted to enter a destination number while sending a fax, enter the speed dial number at which you stored the number you want.
Page 74 Setting up the fax address book Change the fax number and press OK. When you have finished, select No when Another No.? appears and press OK. Press (Cancel or Stop/Clear) to return to ready mode. Press (Cancel or Stop/Clear) to return to ready mode. Registering a group dial number Editing group dial numbers Select...
Page 75 Setting up the fax address book Select ct (fax) > (Address Book) > Print on the control panel. Searching address book for an entry Press OK. The machine begins printing. There are two ways to search for a number in memory. You can either scan from A to Z sequentially, or you can search by entering the first letters of the name associated with the number.
Page 76: Registering Authorized Users
Registering authorized users Enter User Name, Login ID, Password, Confirm Password, E-mail Address, and Fax Number. This feature may not be available depending on model or optional goods (see "Features by models" on page 7). You can easily add individual address if you check Yes for Add individual(s) after this group is created.
Page 77: Printing Features
Printing features • For basic printing features, refer to the Basic Guide (see "Basic printing" If you want to change the settings for each print job, change it in Printing on page 52). Preferences. • This feature may not be available depending on model or optional goods (see "Features by models"...
Page 78: Using Advanced Print Features
XPS printer driver in the Select Software and Utilities to Install window. Click Print. • For models that provide XPS driver from the Samsung website, www.samsung.com > find your product> Support or downloads. Type in the destination path and the file name, and then click OK.
Page 79 Printing features Understanding special printer features You can use advanced printing features when using your machine. To take advantage of the printer features provided by your printer driver, click Properties or Preferences in the application’s Print window to change the print settings.
Page 80 Printing features Item Description Prints a single-page document onto 4 (Poster 2x2), 9 (Poster 3x3), or 16 (Poster 4x4) sheets of paper, for the purpose of pasting the sheets Poster Printing together to form one poster-size document. Select the Poster Overlap value. Specify Poster Overlap in millimeters or inches by selecting the radio button on the upper right of Basic tab to make it easier to paste the sheets together.
Page 81 Printing features Item Description • Double-sided • Printer Default: If you select this option, this feature is determined by the settings you have selected on the control panel of the machine. Printing This option is available only when you use the PCL/XPS printer driver. •...
Page 82 Printing features Item Description a To change the print settings from your software application, access Printing Preferences. Watermark b Click the Advanced tab, select Edit from the Watermark drop-down list. The Edit Watermarks window appears. (Creating a c Enter a text message in the Watermark Message box. watermark) You can enter up to 256 characters.
Page 83 Printing features Item Description a To save the document as an overlay, access Printing Preferences. b Click the Advanced tab, and select Edit from the Text drop-down list. Edit Overlay window appears. c In the Edit Overlay window, click Create. Overlay d In the Save As window, type a name up to eight characters in the File name box.
Page 84 Printing features Item Description • This feature is available only if you have installed the optional memory or mass storage device (HDD) (see "Variety feature" on page 10). • Some menus may not appear on the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not applicable to your machine. •...
Page 85: Using Direct Printing Utility
Printing Using Direct Printing Utility There are several ways you can print using the Direct Printing Utility. From the Start menu select Programs or All Programs > Samsung • Direct Printing Utility may not be available depending on model or Printers >...
Page 86: Changing Printer Settings
Printing features Click Print. The selected PDF file is sent to the machine. Changing printer settings You can use advanced printing features when using your machine. Macintosh printing Open an application and select Print from the File menu. The machine name, which appears in the printer properties window, may differ depending on the machine in use.
Page 87: Printing On Both Sides Of The Paper
Printing features Printing on both sides of the paper Using help Click the question mark on the bottom-left corner of the window and click on the topic you want to know about. A pop-up window appears with information Some features may not be available depending on models or options. It means that the features are not supported (see "Variety feature"...
Page 88: Printing From Applications
Printing features Printing from applications • Advanced: Sets the print resolution, paper source, and destination. Click Apply to apply the changes and close the Properties window. There are a lot of Linux applications that allow you to print using Common UNIX Printing System (CUPS).
Page 89 Printing features Configuring Printer Properties Click OK to apply the changes and close the Printer Properties window. Using the Printer Properties window provided by the Printers configuration, you can change the various properties for your machine as a printer. Unix printing Open the Unified Driver Configurator.
Page 90: Changing The Machine Settings
Printing features To take advantage of the printer features provided by your printer driver, Automatic/manual duplex printing may not be available depending on press Properties. models. You can alternatively use the lpr printing system or other applications for odd-even printing. Press OK to start the print job.
Page 91 Printing features Margins tab • Use Margins: Set the margins for the document. By default, margins are not enabled. The user can change the margin settings by changing the values in the respective fields. Set by default, these values depend on the page size selected.
Page 92: Scan Features
(see "Scanning from image editing program" on page 246). • Samsung Scan Assistant/SmarThru 4/SmarThru Office: You can use this program to scan images or documents. Basic scanning method See "Scanning with Samsung Scan Assistant" on page 247.
Page 93 (see "Rear view" on page 23). Make sure the printer driver is installed on your computer using the software CD, Open Samsung Easy Printer Manager (see "Using Samsung Easy since the printer driver includes the scan program (see "Installing the driver Printer Manager"...
Page 94: Setting Up An Email Account
Scan features Setting up an email account • ID is the same ID as the registered scan ID for Access the SyncThru™ Web Service (see "Using SyncThru™ Web Service" Switch to advanced mode Scan to Settings. on page 270). • Password is the 4 digit number registered password for Select Settings >...
Page 95: Scanning And Sending An Email
Scan features Scanning and sending an email Scanning to FTP/SMB server Place a single document face down on the document glass, or load the documents face up into the document feeder (see "Loading originals" on page 49). This feature may not be available depending on model or optional goods (see "Features by models"...
Page 96 Scan features Enter the path for saving the scanned image. Scanning from image editing program • The folder to save the scanned image must be on the root. You can scan and import documents at the image editing software such as •...
Page 97: Scanning Using The Wia Driver
49). Click Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printers. Click Start > All programs > Samsung Printers, and start Samsung Scan Assistant. Right-click on device driver icon in Printers and Faxes > Start Scan.
Page 98 Scan features Set the scan options. • Print: You can print images you have saved. Click Scan. Select the Help menu or click the button from the window and click on any option you want to know about. Scanning with SmarThru 4 Click Scan to.
Page 99 Scan features Make sure that the machine is connected to your computer and powered on. Macintosh scanning Place a single document face down on the document glass, or load the documents face up into the document feeder (see "Loading originals" on Scanning from USB connected machine page 49).
Page 100: Linux Scanning
Scan features Scanning from network connected machine If you want to scan using TWAIN, refer to the Mac OS X10.4 steps above. • For 10.6 -10.7, select your device below SHARED. Network or wireless model only (see "Features by models" on page 7). Set the scan options on this program.
Page 101 Scan features Select the scanner on the list. The document is scanned and the image preview appears in the Preview Pane. Click Properties. Drag the pointer to set the image area to be scanned in the Preview Pane. Place a single document face down on the document glass, or load the documents face up into the document feeder (see "Loading originals"...
Page 102 Scan features Editing an image with Image Manager The Image Manager application provides you with menu commands and tools to edit your scanned image. 4. Special Features...
Page 103: Fax Features
Fax features • For basic faxing features, refer to the Basic Guide (see "Basic faxing" on Redialing the fax number page 64). • This function is not supported for SCX-340x/SCX-340xW Series (see Press (Redial/Pause) button on the control panel. "Control panel overview" on page 24). Select the fax number you want.
Page 104 (see "Features by models" on page 7). You can send a fax from your computer without going to the machine. To send a fax from your computer, the Samsung Network PC Fax program must be installed. This program will be installed when you installed the printer driver.
Page 105: Delaying A Fax Transmission
Fax features Enter the job name and the time. Delaying a fax transmission If you set a time earlier than the current time, the fax will be sent at that time You can set your machine to send a fax at a later time when you will not be on the following day.
Page 106 Fax features Press (Cancel or Stop/Clear) to return to ready mode. Place a single document face down on the document glass, or load the documents face up into the document feeder. Canceling a reserved fax job Press (Fax) > (Menu) > Fax Feature > Priority Send on the control panel.
Page 107 Fax features • When you forward a fax by an email, you must first set the mail server and Forwarding a received fax IP address in SyncThru™ Web Service (see "Using SyncThru™ Web Service" on page 270). You can set the machine to forward the received or sent fax to other destination •...
Page 108 > On on the touch screen. Place a single document face down on the document glass, or load the documents face up into the document feeder. Open the Samsung Easy Printer Manager. Press (fax) > Duplex on the control panel.
Page 109 Fax features • Print received fax: After receiving the fax, set prints information for • Ans/Fax: Is for when an answering machine attached to your machine. Your machine answers an incoming call, and the caller can the received fax. leave a message on the answering machine. If the fax machine •...
Page 110 Fax features Receiving manually in Tel mode Receiving faxes with an extension telephone When you are using an extension telephone connected to the EXT socket, you You can receive a fax call by pressing (On Hook Dial) button and then can receive a fax from someone you are talking to on the extension telephone, pressing (Start) when you hear a fax tone.
Page 111 Fax features Receiving in secure receiving mode This setting may not be available depending on your country. Select (fax) > (Menu) > Fax Setup > Receiving > DRPD Mode This feature may not be available depending on model or optional goods >...
Page 112: Receiving Faxes In Memory
Fax features The machine prints all of the faxes stored in memory. • Short Edge: Prints pages to be read by flipping like a note pad. Printing faxes on both sides of the paper • Some menus may not appear on the display depending on options or models.
Page 113 Fax features Printing sent fax report automatically You can set the machine to print a report with detailed information about the previous 50 communication operations, including time and dates. Press (fax) > (Menu) > Fax Setup > Auto Report > On on the control panel.
Page 114: Using Shared Folder Features
Using shared folder features This feature allows you to use the machine’s memory as a shared folder. The Using the shared folder advantage of this feature is that you can conveniently use the shared folder through your computer’s window. You can use the shared folder in the same way exactly like the normal computer. Create, edit and delete the folder or file as a normal Windows folder.
Page 115: Using Memory/Hard Drive Features
Using memory/hard drive features From the control panel You can use this feature in the models that have a mass storage device (HDD) or memory (see "Variety feature" on page 10). If your machine has optional memory or an optional hard drive, you can use these features from the (Menu) button System Setup >...
Page 116 This chapter introduces management tools provided to help you make full use of your machine. • Easy Capture Manager • Samsung AnyWeb Print • Easy Eco Driver • Using SyncThru™ Web Service • Using Samsung Easy Printer Manager • Using Samsung Printer Status • Using Smart Panel • Using the Linux Unified Driver Configurator...
Page 117: Easy Capture Manager
Easy Capture Manager • This feature may not be available depending on model or optional goods (see "Software" on page 7). • Available for Windows OS users only (see "Software" on page 7). Capture your screen and launch Easy Capture Manager by simply pressing the Print Screen key. Now you can easily print your captured screen as captured or edited. 5.
Page 118: Samsung Anyweb Print
This tool helps you screen-capture, preview, scrap, and print Windows Internet Explorer pages more easily, than when you use an ordinary program. Click Start > All programs > Samsung Printers > Samsung AnyWeb Print > Download the latest version to link to the website where the tool is available for download.
Page 119: Easy Eco Driver
Easy Eco Driver • This feature may not be available depending on model or optional goods (see "Software" on page 7). • Available for Windows OS users only (see "Software" on page 7). With the Easy Eco Driver, you can apply Eco features to save paper and toner before printing. To use this application, Start Easy Eco Driver before printing job checkbox in the printer properties should be checked.
Page 120: Using Syncthru™ Web Service
Using SyncThru™ Web Service Click Login on the upper right of the SyncThru™ Web Service website. • Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher is the minimum requirement for SyncThru™ Web Service. Type in the ID and Password then click Login. • SyncThru™...
Page 121: Maintenance Tab
This tab allows you to maintain your machine by upgrading firmware and Settings tab setting contact information for sending emails. You can also connect to Samsung website or download drivers by selecting the Link menu. This tab allows you to set configurations provided by your machine and •...
Page 122 Using SyncThru™ Web Service Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or If the firewall is activated, the e-mail may not be sent successfully. In that models. If so, it is not applicable to your machine. case, contact the a network administrator.
Page 123: Using Samsung Easy Printer Manager
Understanding Samsung Easy Printer Manager To open the program: For Windows, Select Start > Programs or All Programs > Samsung Printers > Samsung Printer list The Printer List displays printers installed on your Easy Printer Manager > Samsung Easy Printer Manager.
Page 124: Advanced Settings User Interface Overview
Using Samsung Easy Printer Manager Printer This area gives you general information about your Quick links Displays Quick links to machine specific functions. This information machine. You can check information, such as the machine’s section also includes links to applications in the advanced model name, IP address (or Port name), and machine settings.
Page 125: Device Settings
Using Samsung Easy Printer Manager Fax to PC Settings Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not applicable to your machine. This menu includes settings related to the basic fax functionality of the selected device.
Page 126: Using Samsung Printer Status
Using Samsung Printer Status The Samsung Printer Status is a program that monitors and informs you of the Icon Mean Description machine status. Normal The machine is in ready mode and experiencing no errors or warnings. • The Samsung Printer Status window and its contents shown in this user’s...
Page 127 Using Samsung Printer Status Order Supplies You can order replacement toner cartridge(s) from online. User’s Guide You can view the online User’s Guide. This button opens the Troubleshooting Guide when an error occurs. You can directly open the troubleshooting section in the user’s guide.
Page 128: Using Smart Panel
You can download Smart cartridge. The machine and the number of toner Panel from the Samsung website (see "Installing the Smart Panel" on page 136). cartridge(s) shown in the above window may differ depending on the machine in use.
Page 129 Using Smart Panel Changing Smart Panel’s settings Right-click in Linux on the Smart Panel icon and select Configure smart panel. Select the settings you want from the Configure smart panel window. 5. Useful Management Tools...
Page 130: Using The Linux Unified Driver Configurator
After the driver is installed on your Linux system, the Unified Driver Configurator icon will automatically be created on your desktop. You can also click the Startup Menu icon and select Samsung Unified Driver > Unified Driver Configurator. Click each button on the left to switch to the corresponding configuration window.
Page 131 Using the Linux Unified Driver Configurator Printers tab To use the on screen help, the Help or button from the window. View the current system’s printer configuration by clicking on the machine icon button on the left side of the Unified Driver Configurator window. After changing the configurations, click Exit to close the Unified Driver Configurator.
Page 132 Using the Linux Unified Driver Configurator The printer control buttons are, as follows: Classes tab • Refresh: Renews the available machines list. The Classes tab shows a list of available machine classes. • Add Printer: Allows you to add a new machines. •...
Page 133 Using the Linux Unified Driver Configurator Switches to Ports configuration. Ports configuration Shows all of the available ports. In this window, you can view the list of available ports, check the status of each Shows the port type, device connected to the port, and port and release a port that is stalled in a busy state when its owner has status.
Page 134 6. Troubleshooting This chapter gives helpful information for what to do if you encounter an error. • Paper feeding problems • Power and cable connecting problems • Printing problems • Printing quality problems • Copying problems • Scanning problems • Faxing problems •...
Page 135: Paper Feeding Problems
Paper feeding problems Condition Suggested solutions Paper jams during printing. Clear the paper jam. Paper sticks together. • Check the maximum paper capacity of the tray. • Make sure that you are using the correct type of paper. • Remove paper from the tray and flex or fan the paper. •...
Page 136: Power And Cable Connecting Problems
Power and cable connecting problems Click this link to open an animation about solving power problems. Condition Suggested solutions The machine is not receiving power, • Connect the machine to the electricity supply first. If the machine has a (Power) button on the control, press it. or the connection cable between the •...
Page 137: Printing Problems
Printing problems Condition Possible cause Suggested solutions The machine does not The machine is not receiving power. Connect the machine to the electricity supply first. If the machine has a (Power) print. button on the control, press it. The machine is not selected as the default Select your machine as your default machine in Windows.
Page 138 Printing problems Condition Possible cause Suggested solutions The machine does not The machine may be configured incorrectly. Check the Printing Preferences to ensure that all of the print settings are correct. print. The printer driver may be incorrectly installed. Uninstall and reinstall the machine’s driver. The machine is malfunctioning.
Page 139 Printing problems Condition Possible cause Suggested solutions The wrong printer driver was selected. Check the application’s printer selection menu to ensure that your machine is selected. The software application is malfunctioning. Try printing a job from another application. The operating system is malfunctioning. Exit Windows and reboot the computer.
Page 140 Printing problems Condition Possible cause Suggested solutions The machine does not Paper size and paper size setting do not match. Set the correct paper size in the Custom in Paper tab in Printing Preferences (see print special-sized paper, "Opening printing preferences" on page 54). such as billing paper.
Page 141: Printing Quality Problems
Printing quality problems If the inside of the machine is dirty or paper has been loaded improperly, there might be a reduction in print quality. See the table below to clear the problem. Condition Suggested solutions Light or faded print •...
Page 142 Printing quality problems Condition Suggested solutions Toner specks • The paper may not meet specifications; for example, the paper may be too moist or rough. • The transfer roller may be dirty. Clean the inside of your machine (see "Cleaning the machine" on page 80). •...
Page 143 Printing quality problems Condition Suggested solutions Vertical lines If black vertical streaks appear on the page: • The surface (drum part) of the toner cartridge inside the machine has probably been scratched. Remove the toner cartridge and install a new one (see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 76). If white vertical streaks appear on the page: •...
Page 144 Printing quality problems Condition Suggested solutions Vertical repetitive defects If marks repeatedly appear on the printed side of the page at even intervals: • The toner cartridge may be damaged. If you still have the same problem, remove the toner cartridge and, install a new one (see "Replacing the toner cartridge"...
Page 145 Printing quality problems Condition Suggested solutions Misformed characters • If characters are improperly formed and producing hollow images, the paper stock may be too slick. Try different paper. Page skew • Ensure that the paper is loaded properly. • Check the paper type and quality. •...
Page 146 Printing quality problems Condition Suggested solutions Wrinkles or creases • Ensure that the paper is loaded properly. • Check the paper type and quality. • Turn the stack of paper over in the tray. Also try rotating the paper 180° in the tray. Back of printouts are dirty •...
Page 147 Printing quality problems Condition Suggested solutions Loose toner • Clean the inside of the machine (see "Cleaning the machine" on page 80). • Check the paper type and quality. • Remove the toner cartridge and then, install a new one (see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 76). If the problem persists, the machine may require repair.
Page 148 Printing quality problems Condition Suggested solutions Curl If the printed paper is curled or paper does not feed into the machine: • Turn the stack of paper over in the tray. Also try rotating the paper 180° in the tray. •...
Page 149: Copying Problems
Copying problems Condition Suggested solutions Copies are too light or too dark. Adjust the darkness in copy feature to lighten or darken the backgrounds of copies (see "Changing the settings for each copy" on page 58). Smears, lines, marks, or spots •...
Page 150: Scanning Problems
Scanning problems Condition Suggested solutions The scanner does not work. • Make sure that you place the original to be scanned face down on the scanner glass, or face up in the document feeder (see "Loading originals" on page 49). •...
Page 151 Scanning problems Condition Suggested solutions Message appears on your • There may be a copying or printing job in progress. Try your job again when that job is finished. computer screen: • The selected port is currently being used. Restart your computer and try again. •...
Page 152: Faxing Problems
Faxing problems Condition Suggested solutions The machine is not working, • Unplug the power cord and plug it in again. there is no display, or the • Ensure that there is power being supplied to the electrical outlet. buttons are not working. •...
Page 153 Faxing problems Condition Suggested solutions Some of the words on an The fax machine sending the fax had a temporary document jam. incoming fax are stretched. There are lines on the originals Check your scan unit for marks and clean it (see "Cleaning the scan unit" on page 84). you sent.
Page 154: Operating System Problems
Operating system problems Common Windows problems Condition Suggested solutions “File in Use” message appears Exit all software applications. Remove all software from the startup group, then restart Windows. Reinstall the printer driver. during installation. “General Protection Fault”, Close all other applications, reboot Windows and try printing again. “Exception OE”, “Spool 32”, or “Illegal Operation”...
Page 155: Common Macintosh Problems
Operating system problems Common Macintosh problems Condition Suggested solutions The machine does not print PDF files Printing the PDF file as an image may enable the file to print. Turn on Print As Image from the Acrobat printing options. correctly. Some parts of graphics, text, or illustrations are missing.
Page 156: Common Linux Problems
Operating system problems Common Linux problems Condition Suggested solutions The machine does not print. • Check if the printer driver is installed in your system. Open Unified Driver Configurator and switch to the Printers tab in the Printers configuration window to look at the list of available machines. Make sure that your machine is displayed on the list. If not, open Add new printer wizard to set up your device.
Page 157 Operating system problems Condition Suggested solutions I cannot scan via Gimp Front- Check if Gimp Front-end has Xsane:Device dialog. on the Acquire menu. If not, you should install Xsane plug-in for Gimp on the your end. computer. You can find Xsane plug-in package for Gimp on Linux distribution CD or Gimp home page. For the detailed information, refer to the Help for Linux distribution CD or Gimp Front-end application.
Page 158: Common Postscript Problems
Operating system problems Refer to the Linux User’s Guide that came with your computer for further information on Linux error messages. Common PostScript problems The following situations are PS language specific and may occur when several printer languages are used. Problem Possible cause Solution...
Page 159: Contact Samsung Worldwide
Contact SAMSUNG worldwide If you have any comments or questions regarding Samsung products, contact Country/Region Customer Care Center Web Site the Samsung customer care center. CAMEROON 7095-0077 www.samsung.com Country/Region Customer Care Center Web Site CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www.samsung.com/ca www.samsung.com/ ALBANIA 42 27 5755 www.samsung.com...
Page 160 800-7267 www.samsung.com 1800 266 8282 FINLAND 030-6227 515 www.samsung.com INDONESIA 0800-112-8888 www.samsung.com FRANCE 01 48 63 00 00 www.samsung.com 021-5699-7777 GERMANY 01805 - SAMSUNG (726-7864 € www.samsung.com IRAN 021-8255 www.samsung.com 0,14/min) ITALY 800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www.samsung.com GEORGIA 8-800-555-555 www.samsung.com JAMAICA 1-800-234-7267 www.samsung.com...
Page 161 POLAND 0 801-1 SAMSUNG (172-678) www.samsung.com MOROCCO 080 100 2255 www.samsung.com +48 22 607-93-33 NIGERIA 0800-726-7864 www.samsung.com PORTUGAL 808 20-SAMSUNG (808 20 7267) www.samsung.com NETHERLANDS 0900-SAMSUNG (0900-7267864) www.samsung.com PUERTO RICO 1-800-682-3180 www.samsung.com (€ 0,10/min) ROMANIA 08010 SAMSUNG (08010 726 www.samsung.com...
Page 162 Customer Care Center Web Site SOUTH AFRICA 0860-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www.samsung.com UKRAINE 0-800-502-000 www.samsung.com/ua www.samsung.com/ SPAIN 902-1-SAMSUNG(902 172 678) www.samsung.com ua_ru SWEDEN 0771 726 7864 (SAMSUNG) www.samsung.com UZBEKISTAN 8-10-800-500-55-500 www.samsung.com SWITZERLAND 0848-SAMSUNG (7267864, CHF www.samsung.com/ch VENEZUELA 0-800-100-5303 www.samsung.com 0.08/min) www.samsung.com/ ch_fr(French)
Page 163 Glossary The following glossary helps you get familiar with the product by understanding the terminologies commonly used with printing as well as An Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) is a scanning unit that will automatically mentioned in this user’s guide. feed an original sheet of paper so that the machine can scan some amount of the paper at once.
Page 164: Control Panel
Glossary BOOTP Coverage Bootstrap Protocol. A network protocol used by a network client to obtain its IP It is the printing term used for a toner usage measurement on printing. For address automatically. This is usually done in the bootstrap process of example, 5% coverage means that an A4 sided paper has about 5% image or text computers or operating systems running on them.
Page 165 Glossary DHCP Dot Matrix Printer A Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a client-server networking A dot matrix printer refers to a type of computer printer with a print head that protocol. A DHCP server provides configuration parameters specific to the DHCP runs back and forth on the page and prints by impact, striking an ink-soaked client host requesting, generally, information required by the client host to cloth ribbon against the paper, much like a typewriter.
Page 166: Duty Cycle
Glossary Duty Cycle Ethernet Duty cycle is the page quantity which does not affect printer performance for a Ethernet is a frame-based computer networking technology for local area month. Generally the printer has the lifespan limitation such as pages per year. networks (LANs).
Page 167: Fuser Unit
Glossary Fuser Unit Mass storage device (HDD) The part of a laser printer that fuses the toner onto the print media. It consists of Mass storage device (HDD), commonly referred to as a hard drive or hard disk, is a heat roller and a pressure roller. After toner is transferred onto the paper, the a non-volatile storage device which stores digitally-encoded data on rapidly fuser unit applies heat and pressure to ensure that the toner stays on the paper rotating platters with magnetic surfaces.
Page 168 Glossary IP address IPX/SPX An Internet Protocol (IP) address is a unique number that devices use in order to IPX/SPX stands for Internet Packet Exchange/Sequenced Packet Exchange. It is a identify and communicate with each other on a network utilizing the Internet networking protocol used by the Novell NetWare operating systems.
Page 169: Mac Address
Glossary ITU-T No. 1 chart Standardized test chart published by ITU-T for document facsimile A Light-Emitting Diode (LED) is a semiconductor device that indicates the status transmissions. of a machine. JBIG MAC address Joint Bi-level Image Experts Group (JBIG) is an image compression standard with Media Access Control (MAC) address is a unique identifier associated with a no loss of accuracy or quality, which was designed for compression of binary network adapter.
Page 170 Glossary NetWare Modified Huffman (MH) is a compression method for decreasing the amount of A network operating system developed by Novell, Inc. It initially used data that needs to be transmitted between the fax machines to transfer the cooperative multitasking to run various services on a PC, and the network image recommended by ITU-T T.4.
Page 171: Printer Driver
Glossary PostScript Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) is a model developed by the International PostScript (PS) is a page description language and programming language used Organization for Standardization (ISO) for communications. OSI offers a primarily in the electronic and desktop publishing areas. - that is run in an standard, modular approach to network design that divides the required set of interpreter to generate an image.
Page 172 Glossary PRN file RADIUS An interface for a device driver, this allows software to interact with the device Remote Authentication Dial In User Service (RADIUS) is a protocol for remote driver using standard input/output system calls, which simplifies many tasks. user authentication and accounting.
Page 173: Subnet Mask
Glossary SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) is the standard for e-mail transmissions Transmission Confirmation Report (TCR) provides details of each transmission across the Internet. SMTP is a relatively simple, text-based protocol, where one such as job status, transmission result and number of pages sent. This report can or more recipients of a message are specified, and then the message text is be set to print after each job or only after failed transmissions.
Page 174 Glossary TWAIN Watermark An industry standard for scanners and software. By using a TWAIN-compliant A watermark is a recognizable image or pattern in paper that appears lighter scanner with a TWAIN-compliant program, a scan can be initiated from within when viewed by transmitted light. Watermarks were first introduced in Bologna, the program.
Page 175 Glossary WPA-PSK WPA-PSK (WPA Pre-Shared Key) is special mode of WPA for small business or home users. A shared key, or password, is configured in the wireless access point (WAP) and any wireless laptop or desktop devices. WPA-PSK generates a unique key for each session between a wireless client and the associated WAP for more advanced security.
Page 176 Index Unix address book cleaning editing inside eco printing general setup outside email group editing pickup roller general setup group registering scan unit email address registering cleaning a machine searching using control panel storing address book setup convention emulation administrator’s setup copy general setup AnyWeb Print...
Page 177 Index destination preparing to fax 203 208 forwarding a sent fax to another destination receiving in Fax mode Linux features common Linux problems general setup machine features driver installation for network connected printing faxes on both sides of the paper print media feature driver installation for USB cable connected front view...
Page 178 Index common Macintosh problems Macintosh adjusting the altitude driver installation for network connected UNIX postScript driver Windows troubleshooting driver installation for USB cable connected general setup 214 215 preparing originals type installing environment print driver reinstallation for USB cable connected introducing network programs general setup IPv6 configuration...
Page 179 Index Linux power problems Scanning with Samsung Scan Assitant 247 Macintosh printing problems Scanning with SmarThru 4 multiple pages on one sheet of paper printing quality problems scanning Macintosh scanning problems basic information printing a document Linux scanning Windows Macintosh scanning...
Page 180 30 31 134 136 driver reinstallation 135 138 estimated life using help handling instructions 55 237 wireless network non-Samsung and refilled network cable redistributing toner watermark replacing the cartridge storing create tray delete edit adjusting the width and length...

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