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  • Page 1 SCX-4x24 Series SCX-4x28 Series Multi Functional Printer User’s Guide imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing a Samsung product.

  • Page 2: Features Of Your New Laser Product

    features of your new laser product Your new machine is equipped with a number of special features that improve the quality of the documents you print. With the machine, you can: SPECIAL FEATURES Print with excellent quality and speed • You can print with a resolution of up to 1200 dpi effective output.

  • Page 3: Features By Models

    FEATURES BY MODELS The machine is designed to support all of your document needs – from printing and copying, to more advanced networking solutions for your business. Basic features of this machine include: FEATURES USB 2.0 USB Memory Interface ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) Network Interface Enthernet 10/100 Base TX wired LAN Duplex (2-sided) printing Scan to email...

  • Page 4: Finding More Information

    Provides you with help information on printer driver properties and instructions for setting up the properties for printing. To access a Printer Driver Help printer driver help screen, click Help from the printer properties dialog box. If you have Internet access, you can get help, support, printer drivers, manuals, and order information from the Samsung website, Samsung website www.samsungprinter.com.

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    safety information IMPORTANT SAFETY SYMBOLS AND PRECAUTIONS What the icons and signs in this user’s guide mean: Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury or death. WARNING Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury or property damage. CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your laser MFP, follow these basic safety precautions:...

  • Page 6: Laser Safety Statement

    13. Unplug the machine from the telephone jack, PC and AC wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: • When any part of the power cord, plug or connecting cable is damaged or frayed. •...

  • Page 7: Ozone Safety

    During normal operation, this machine produces ozone. The ozone produced does not present a hazard to the operator. However, it is advisable that the machine be operated in a well ventilated area. If you need additional information about ozone, request your nearest Samsung dealer. MERCURY SAFETY Contains Mercury, Dispose According to Local, State or Federal Laws.(U.S.A.

  • Page 8: Radio Frequency Emissions

    CORRECT DISPOSAL OF BATTERIES IN THIS PRODUCT (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems.) This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life.

  • Page 9: Ringer Equivalence Number

    RINGER EQUIVALENCE NUMBER The Ringer Equivalence Number and FCC Registration Number for this machine may be found on the label located on the bottom or rear of the machine. In some instances you may need to provide these numbers to the telephone company. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is a measure of the electrical load placed on the telephone line, and is useful for determining whether you have “overloaded”...
  • Page 10 PBXs of the European countries: In the event of problems, you should contact the Euro QA Lab of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. in the first instance. The product has been tested against TBR21. To assist in the use and application of terminal equipment which complies with this standard, the European Telecommunication Standards Institute (ETSI) has issued an advisory document (EG 201 121) which contains notes and additional requirements to ensure network compatibility of TBR21 terminals.

  • Page 11: Openssl License

    OPENSSL LICENSE Copyright (c) 1998-2001 The OpenSSL Project. All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer. 2.
  • Page 12 12_Safety information...

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    contents contents LOADING ORIGINALS AND PRINT MEDIA Features of your new laser product Safety information INTRODUCTION Printer overview Front view Rear view Control panel overview Understanding the Status LED Menu overview Supplied software Printer driver features Printer driver PostScript driver (SCX-4x28 Series only) GETTING STARTED Setting up the hardware System requirements...
  • Page 14 Setting copy timeout SCANNING Scanning basics Scanning from the control panel Scanning to application programs Setting scan information in Samsung Scan Manager. Scanning by a network connection Preparing for network scanning Scanning to Email Changing the settings for each scan job...
  • Page 15 Cleaning the outside Cleaning the inside Cleaning the scan unit Maintaining the cartridge Toner cartridge storage Handling instructions Use of non-Samsung and refilled toner cartridge Estimated cartridge life Redistributing toner Replacing the toner cartridge Clearing the Toner Empty message Maintenance parts...
  • Page 16 contents ORDERING SUPPLIES AND ACCESSORIES INSTALLING ACCESSORIES 16_Contents Clearing paper jams In the paper feed area In the manual tray In the toner cartridge area In the paper exit area In the duplex unit area In the optional tray Understanding display messages Solving other problems Paper feeding Printing problems...

  • Page 17: Front View

    introduction These are the main components of your machine: This chapter includes: • Printer overview • Control panel overview • Understanding the Status LED PRINTER OVERVIEW Front view Document output tray Document width guides ADF cover USB memory port Control panel Paper level indicator Output support Optional tray 2...

  • Page 18: Control Panel Overview

    CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW You can copy both sides of the ID Card like a driver’s license to a single side of paper. See ID Copy page 38. Allows you to directly print files stored on a USB Memory device when it is inserted into the USB Direct USB memory port on the front of your machine.

  • Page 19: Understanding The Status Led

    UNDERSTANDING THE STATUS LED The color of the Status LED indicates the machine's current status. STATUS DESCRIPTION • The machine is powered off-line. • The machine is in power save mode. When data is received, or any button is pressed, it switches to on-line automatically.

  • Page 20: Menu Overview

    MENU OVERVIEW The control panel provides access to various menus to set up the machine or use the machine’s functions. These menus can be accessed by pressing Menu. Refer to the following diagram. Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not applicable to your machine. Fax Feature Fax Setup Darkness...

  • Page 21: Supplied Software

    If you are a Windows or Macintosh OS, install the software from the supplied CD and if you are a Linux OS user, download the software from the Samsung website (www.samsung.com/ printer) and install. CONTENTS Windows •...

  • Page 22: Getting Started

    getting started This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for setting up the machine. This chapter includes: • Setting up the hardware • System requirements • Setting up the network SETTING UP THE HARDWARE This section shows the steps to set up the hardware which is explained in the Quick Install Guide.

  • Page 23: System Requirements

    It is necessary to claim swap partition of 300 MB or larger for working with large scanned images. The Linux scanner driver supports the optical resolution at maximum. Please visit www.samsung.com for open source information. Getting started_ 23 FREE SPACE...

  • Page 24: Setting Up The Network

    SETTING UP THE NETWORK You need to set up the network protocols on the machine to use it as your network printer. You can set up the basic network settings through the machine's control panel. Supported operating systems The following table shows the network environments supported by the machine: ITEM REQUIREMENTS...

  • Page 25: Using Setip Program

    Starting the program 1. Print the machine's network information report which includes your machine’s MAC address. See "Printing reports" on page 57. 2. From the Windows Start menu, select All Programs > Samsung Network Printer Utilities > SetIP > SetIP. 3. Click in the SetIP window to open the TCP/IP configuration window.

  • Page 26: Machine's Basic Settings

    57.) 6. After the installation is finished, a window appears asking you to print a test page and to register yourself as a user of Samsung machines in order to receive information from Samsung. If you desire, select the corresponding checkbox(es) and click Finish.

  • Page 27: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the date and time The current date and time are shown on the display when your machine is on and ready to work. All of your faxes will have the date and time printed on them. 1. Press Menu until System Setup appears on the bottom line of the display and press OK.

  • Page 28: Using The Save Modes

    Keypad letters and numbers ASSIGNED NUMBERS, LETTERS, OR CHARACTERS ‘ & Correcting numbers or names If you make a mistake while entering a number or name, press the left arrow button to delete the last digit or character. Then enter the correct number or character.

  • Page 29: Changing The Font Setting

    Changing the font setting Your machine has preset the font for your region or country. If you want to change the font or set the font for special condition such as the DOS environment, you can change the font setting as follows: 1.

  • Page 30: On The Scanner Glass

    loading originals and print media This chapter introduces you how to load originals and print media into your machine. This chapter includes: • Loading originals • Selecting print media • Changing the size of the paper in the paper tray •...

  • Page 31: Selecting Print Media

    Some print media may meet all of the guidelines in this section and still not produce satisfactory results. This may be the result of improper handling, unacceptable temperature and humidity levels, or other variables over which Samsung has no control. • Before purchasing large quantities of print media, ensure that it meets the requirements specified in this user’s guide.

  • Page 32: Specifications On Print Media

    Specifications on print media TYPE SIZE Letter Plain paper Legal US Folio Oficio JIS B5 ISO B5 Executive Envelope Monarch Envelope Envelope No. 10 Envelope DL Envelope C5 Envelope C6 Letter, A4 Transparency Letter, Legal, US Labels Folio, A4, JIS B5, ISO B5, Executive, A5, A6 Letter, Legal, US Card stock...

  • Page 33: Media Sizes Supported In Each Mode

    Media sizes supported in each mode MODE SIZE Letter, A4, Legal, Copy mode Oficio, US Folio, Executive, JIS B5, A5, All sizes supported by Print mode the machine Letter, A4, Legal Fax mode Letter, A4, Legal, US Duplex printing Folio, Oficio a.

  • Page 34: Changing The Size Of The Paper In The Paper Tray

    80.) Using photographic paper or coated paper may cause problems, requiring repairs. Such repairs are not covered by Samsung’s warranty or service agreements. 1. To load paper, pull and open the paper tray and place paper with the side you want to print facing down.

  • Page 35: Printing On Special Print Materials

    PRINTING ON SPECIAL PRINT MATERIALS The machine can hold special sizes and types of print material, such as postcards, note cards, and envelopes. Especially, it is useful for single page printing on letterhead or colored paper. Feeding the print material manually •...

  • Page 36: Adjusting The Output Support

    ADJUSTING THE OUTPUT SUPPORT The printed pages stack on the output tray, and the output support will help the printed pages align. To let the output support correctly align the pages you need to pull it out appropriately depending on the paper size. •...

  • Page 37: Copying

    copying This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for copying documents. This chapter includes: • Selecting the paper tray • Copying • Changing the settings for each copy • Changing the default copy settings SELECTING THE PAPER TRAY After loading the print media for copy output, you must select the paper tray you will use for copy jobs.

  • Page 38: Changing The Default Copy Settings

    CHANGING THE DEFAULT COPY SETTINGS The copy options, including darkness, original type, copy size, and number of copies, can be set to those most frequently used. When you copy a document, the default settings are used unless they have been changed by using the corresponding buttons on the control panel.

  • Page 39: Up Or 4-Up Copying

    2-up or 4-up copying Your machine can print 2 or 4 original images reduced to fit onto one sheet of paper. 1. Press Copy. 2. Load originals face up into the ADF, or place a single original face down on the scanner glass. For details about loading an original, see page 30.

  • Page 40: Printing On Both Sides Of Paper

    PRINTING ON BOTH SIDES OF PAPER You can set the machine to print documents on both sides of paper. (SCX- 4x28 Series only) 1. Press Copy. 2. Press Menu until Copy Setup appears on the bottom line of the display and press OK.

  • Page 41: Scanning From The Control Panel

    7. Press the left/right arrow until the port you want appears on the display. 8. Enter the registered user ID and PIN and click OK. • ID is the same ID as the registered ID for Samsung Scan Manager. •...

  • Page 42: Scanning By A Network Connection

    • Scanned image is saved in computer's My Documents> My Pictures>Samsung folder. • You can use Tawin driver to scan quickly in Samsung Scan Manager program. • You can also scan by pressing Window's Start>Control Panel> Samsung Scan Manager>Quick Scan.

  • Page 43: Scanning To Email

    Scanning to Email You can scan and send an image as an email attachment. You first need to set up your email account in SyncThru™ Web Service. See page 42. Before scanning, you can set the scan options for your scan job. See page 1.

  • Page 44: Using Address Book Entries

    Using Address Book entries To retrieve an email address, use the following ways: Speed email numbers When you are prompted to enter a destination address while sending an email, enter the speed email number at which you stored the address you want.

  • Page 45: Canceling A Print Job

    basic printing This chapter explains common printing tasks. This chapter includes: • Printing a document PRINTING A DOCUMENT Your machine allows you to print from various Windows, Macintosh, or Linux applications. The exact steps for printing a document may vary depending on the application you use.

  • Page 46: Setting The Fax Header

    faxing This chapter gives you information about using your machine as a fax machine. This chapter includes: • Sending a fax • Receiving a fax We recommend you to use traditional analog phone services (PSTN: public switched telephone network) when connecting telephone lines to use Fax. If you use other Internet services (DSL, ISDN, VolP), you can improve the connection quality by using the Micro-filter.

  • Page 47: Sending A Fax Automatically

    5. Press Stop/Clear to return to ready mode. The darkness setting is applied to the current fax job. To change the default setting, see page 52. Sending a fax automatically 1. Press Fax. 2. Load originals face up into the ADF, or place a single original face down on the scanner glass.

  • Page 48: Receiving Automatically In Fax Mode

    Receiving automatically in Fax mode Your machine is preset to Fax mode at the factory. When you receive a fax, the machine answers the call on a specified number of rings and automatically receives the fax. To change the number of rings, page Receiving manually in Tel mode You can receive a fax call by pressing...

  • Page 49: Activating Secure Receiving Mode

    Activating secure receiving mode 1. Press Fax. 2. Press Menu and then press OK when Fax Feature appears on the bottom line of the display. 3. Press the left/right arrow until Secure Receive appears and press OK. 4. Press the left/right arrow until On appears and press OK. 5.

  • Page 50: Sending A Priority Fax

    12. If an original is placed on the scanner glass, select Yes to add another page. Load another original and press OK. When you have finished, select No at the Another Page? prompt. The machine returns to ready mode. The display reminds you that you are in ready mode and that a delayed fax is set.

  • Page 51: Fax Setup

    machine. Forwarding received faxes to email address You can set your machine to forward incoming faxes to the email address you entered. 1. Press Fax. 2. Press Menu until Fax Feature appears on the bottom line of the display and press OK. 3.

  • Page 52: Changing The Default Document Settings

    OPTION DESCRIPTION When receiving a fax containing pages as long as Discard Size or longer than the paper in your machine, you can set the machine to discard a specific length from the end of the received fax. The machine will print the received fax on one or more sheets of paper, minus the data that would have been on the specified discard segment.
  • Page 53 Group dial numbers If you frequently send the same document to several destinations, you can group these destinations and set them under a group dial number. You can then use a group dial number to send a document to all of the destinations within the group.

  • Page 54: Plugging In A Usb Memory Device

    using USB flash memory (scx-4x28 series only) This chapter explains how to use a USB memory device with your machine. This chapter includes: • About USB memory • Plugging in a USB memory device • Scanning to a USB memory device ABOUT USB MEMORY USB memory devices are available with a variety of memory capacities to give you more room for storing documents, presentations, downloaded...

  • Page 55: Customizing Scan To Usb

    TIFF, BMP, JPEG, PDF, and PRN files. Direct Print option supported file types: • PRN: Samsung PCL 6 compatible. • PRN files can be created by selecting the Print to file check box when you print a document. The document will be saved as a PRN file, rather than printed on paper.

  • Page 56: Managing Usb Memory

    MANAGING USB MEMORY You can delete image files stored on a USB memory device one by one or all at once by reformatting the device. After deleting files or reformatting a USB memory device, files cannot be restored. Therefore, confirm that you no longer need the data before deleting it.

  • Page 57: Printing A Report

    maintenance This chapter provides information for maintaining your machine and the toner cartridge. This chapter includes: • Printing reports • Clearing memory • Cleaning your machine • Maintaining the cartridge PRINTING REPORTS Your machine can provide various reports with useful information you will need.

  • Page 58: Clearing Memory

    CLEARING MEMORY You can selectively clear information stored in your machine’s memory. Before clearing the memory, make sure that all fax jobs have been completed, or you will lose those jobs. 1. Press Menu until System Setup appears on the bottom line of the display and press OK.

  • Page 59: Cleaning The Scan Unit

    3. Grasp the handles on the toner cartridge and pull to remove the cartridge from the machine. 4. With a dry lint-free cloth, wipe away any dust and spilled toner from the toner cartridges area and their cavities. If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and wash it in cold water.

  • Page 60: Maintaining The Cartridge

    Use of non-Samsung and refilled toner cartridge Samsung Electronics does not recommend or approve the use of non- Samsung brand toner cartridges in your printer including generic, store brand, refilled, or remanufactured toner cartridges.

  • Page 61: Replacing The Toner Cartridge

    4. Slide the toner cartridge back into the machine. 5. Close the front cover. Make sure the cover is securely latched. If the front cover is not completely closed, the machine will not operate. REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE • The status LED and the toner-related message on the display indicates that the toner cartridge should be replaced.

  • Page 62: Clearing The Toner Empty Message

    8. Close the front cover. Make sure the cover is securely latched, and then turn the machine on. If the front cover is not completely closed, the machine will not operate. Clearing the Toner Empty message When the Toner Empty message appears you can configure not to see this message again not to disturb you.

  • Page 63: Managing Your Machine From The Website

    Your machine’s embedded website opens. CHECKING THE MACHINE’S SERIAL NUMBER When you call for service or register as a user on the Samsung website, the machine’s serial number may be required. You can check the serial number by taking the following steps: 1.

  • Page 64: Clearing Document Jams

    troubleshooting This chapter gives helpful information for what to do if you encounter an error. This chapter includes: • Tips for avoiding paper jams • Clearing document jams • Clearing paper jams TIPS FOR AVOIDING PAPER JAMS By selecting the correct media types, most paper jams can be avoided. When a paper jam occurs, follow the steps outlined on page 64.

  • Page 65: Exit Misfeed

    Exit misfeed 1. Remove any remaining pages from the ADF. 2. Seize the misfeed paper, and remove the paper from the document output tray by carefully pulling it to the right using both hands. 3. Load the removed pages back into the ADF. Roller misfeed 1.

  • Page 66: In The Manual Tray

    In the manual tray When you print using the manual tray and the machine detects that there is either no paper or that the paper has been improperly loaded, follow the next steps to release the jammed paper. 1. Check if the paper is stuck in the feeding area, and if so, pull it out gently and slowly.

  • Page 67: In The Optional Tray

    2. Remove the jammed paper from the duplex unit. If the paper does not come out with the duplex unit, remove the paper from the bottom of the machine. If you cannot find the jammed paper, or if there is any resistance removing the paper, stop pulling and go to step 3.

  • Page 68: Understanding Display Messages

    Multiple Send operation. The toner cartridge is Install the toner cartridge. not installed. The toner cartridge Install the a Samsung- you have installed is genuine toner cartridge not for your machine. designed for your machine. The receiving fax...
  • Page 69 If you do not select any, (POP3) the machine will work as Stop is selected. Send Error Replace the corresponding toner (SMTP) cartridge with a Samsung- genuine cartridge. See Send Error page 61. (Wrong Config) Reduce the resolution and try again. Toner Empty...

  • Page 70: Troubleshooting

    MESSAGE MEANING A toner cartridge has Toner Exhausted reached its estimated cartridge life. The printer stops printing. Estimated cartridge life means the expected or estimated toner cartridge life, which indicates the average capacity of print-outs and is designed pursuant to ISO/IEC 19752.

  • Page 71: Printing Problems

    The machine receiving power. connections. Check the power does not switch and the power source. print. The machine is not Select Samsung SCX-4x24 selected as the Series or SCX-4x28 Series as default printer. your default printer in your Windows. •...

  • Page 72: Printing Quality Problems

    POSSIBLE CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS CAUSE Incompatibility Printing the PDF file as an image The printer between the PDF may solve this problem. Turn on does not file and the Acrobat Print As Image from the Acrobat print PDF file products. printing options.
  • Page 73 CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS • Clean the inside of the machine. See page 58. Toner smear • Check the paper type and quality. See page 31. • Remove the toner cartridge and install a new one. See page 61. If marks repeatedly appear on the printed side of Vertical repetitive the page at even intervals: defects...

  • Page 74: Copying Problems

    CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS • Clean the inside of the machine. See page 58. Loose toner • Check the paper type and quality. See page 31. • Remove the toner cartridge and install a new one. See page 61. • If the problem persists, the machine may require repair.

  • Page 75: Scanning Problems

    Scanning problems CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS • Make sure that you place the original to be The scanner does scanned face down on the scanner glass, or not work. face up in the ADF. • There may not be enough available memory to hold the document you want to scan.

  • Page 76: Common Postscript Problems (Scx-4X28 Series Only

    CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS You may have chosen the wrong paper settings Blank areas appear in the user option setting. For details about at the bottom of each paper settings, see page 31. page or on other pages, with a small strip of text at the top.

  • Page 77: Common Linux Problems

    Common Linux problems CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS • Check if the printer driver is installed in your The machine does system. Open Unified Driver configurator not print. and switch to the Printers tab in Printers configuration window to look at the list of available printers.
  • Page 78 CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS • Check if your machine is attached to your The machine does computer. Make sure that it is connected not appear on the properly via the USB port and is turned on. scanners list. • Check if the scanner driver for your machine is installed in your system.

  • Page 79: Common Macintosh Problems

    Common Macintosh problems CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS Incompatibility between the PDF file and the The printer does not Acrobat products: print PDF file correctly. Printing the PDF file as an image may solve Some parts of graphics, this problem. Turn on Print As Image from text, or illustrations are the Acrobat printing options.

  • Page 80: Accessories

    MLT-D209L Region A MLT-D2092L HOW TO PURCHASE To order Samsung-authorized supplies or accessories, contact your local Samsung dealer or the retailer where you purchased your machine, or visit www.samsung.com/supplies information on calling for technical support. DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER Extends your •...

  • Page 81: Upgrading A Memory Module

    Your machine is a full-featured model that has been optimized to meet most of your printing needs. Recognizing that each user may have different requirements, however, Samsung makes several accessories available to enhance your machine’s capabilities. This chapter includes: •...

  • Page 82: Activating The Added Memory In The Ps Printer Properties

    Devices and Printers. For Windows Server 2008 R2, select Control Panel > Hardware > Devices and Printers. 4. Select the Samsung SCX-4x28 Series PS printer. 5. Click the right mouse button on the printer icon and select Properties. 6. Select Device Settings.

  • Page 83: Specifications

    specifications This chapter guides you about this machine’s specifications such as various features. This chapter include: • General specifications • Printer specifications • Scanner specifications GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS The symbol * optional feature depending on machines. ITEM DESCRIPTION ADF Capacity • SCX-4x24 Series: Up to 30 sheets 75 g/m bond) •...

  • Page 84: Printer Specifications

    PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS ITEM DESCRIPTION Laser beam printing Printing method • SCX-4x24 Series: Up to 24 ppm (A4), 25 ppm Printing speed (Letter) • SCX-4x28 Series: Up to 28 ppm(A4), 30 ppm (Letter) SCX-4x28 Series: Up to 14 ipm (A4/Letter) Duplex printing speed From •...

  • Page 85: Copier Specifications

    COPIER SPECIFICATIONS ITEM DESCRIPTION • SCX-4x24 Series: Up to 24 cpm (A4), 25 cpm Copy Speed (Letter) • SCX-4x28 Series: Up to 28 cpm(A4), 30 cpm (Letter) Copy Text Scan/Printing: Up to 600 x 600 dpi resolution Text/ Scan/Printing: Up to 600 x 600 dpi photo Photo Scan/Printing: Up to 600 x 600 dpi...
  • Page 86 glossary The following glossary helps you get familiar with the product by understanding the terminologies commonly used with printing as well as mentioned in this user's guide. An Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) is a mechanism that will automatically feed an original sheet of paper so that the machine can scan some amount of the paper at once.
  • Page 87 An emulator duplicates the functions of one system with a different system, so that the second system behaves like the first system. Emulation focuses on exact reproduction of external behavior, which is in contrast to simulation, which concerns an abstract model of the system being simulated, often considering its internal state.
  • Page 88 A Light-Emitting Diode (LED) is a semiconductor device that indicates the status of a machine. MAC address Media Access Control (MAC) address is a unique identifier associated with a network adapter. MAC address is a unique 48-bit identifier usually written as 12 hexadecimal characters grouped in pairs (e. g., 00-00-0c- 34-11-4e).
  • Page 89 Subnet Mask The subnet mask is used in conjunction with the network address to determine which part of the address is the network address and which part is the host address. TCP/IP The Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and the Internet Protocol (IP); the set of communications protocols that implement the protocol stack on which the Internet and most commercial networks run.
  • Page 90 index Address Book group dial numbers 52 speed dial numbers 51 Address Book, use ADF rubber pad, replace ADF, load adjustment altitude 26 alarm sound Ans/Fax mode, receiving mode characters, enter cleaning inside 57 outside 57 scan unit 58 clock mode collation, special copy control panel copying...
  • Page 91 receiving a fax in Ans/Fax mode 47 in DRPD mode 47 in Fax mode 47 in Secure Receiving mode 47 in Tel mode 47 receiving modes redialing automatically 46 manually 46 replacing ADF rubber pad 61 replacing components toner cartridge 60 replacing, toner cartridge reports, print ringer...

  • Page 92: Contact Samsung Worldwide

    If you have any comments or questions regarding Samsung products, contact the Samsung customer care center. COUNTRY/REG CUSTOMER CARE CENTER 0800-333-3733 ARGENTINE 1300 362 603 AUSTRALIA 0810-SAMSUNG (7267864, AUSTRIA € 0.07/min) 810-800-500-55-500 BELARUS 02 201 2418 BELGIUM...
  • Page 93 (726-7864) 1-800-SAMSUNG U.S.A (7267864) 8-800-502-0000 UKRAINE 8-10-800-500-55-500 UZBEKISTAN 0-800-100-5303 VENEZUELA 1 800 588 889 VIETNAM WEB SITE www.samsung.ru www.samsung.com/sg www.samsung.com/sk www.samsung.com/za www.samsung.com/es www.samsung.com/se www.samsung.com/ch www.samsung.com/tw www.samsung.com/th www.samsung.com/latin www.samsung.com/tr www.samsung.com/ae www.samsung.com/uk www.samsung.com/us www.samsung/ua www.samsung.com/ua_ru www.samsung.com/kz_ru www.samsung.com/latin www.samsung.com/vn Contact SAMSUNG worldwide_ 93...
  • Page 94 This user’s guide is provided for information purposes only. All information included herein is subject to change without notice. Samsung Electronics is not responsible for any direct or indirect damages, arising from or related to use of this user’s guide.
  • Page 95 Rev. 5.00...

  • Page 96: Software Section

    Samsung Printer Software section...
  • Page 97 OFTWARE SECTION ONTENTS NSTALLING Chapter 1: Installing Printer Software ... 5 Installing Software for Local Printing ... 5 Installing Software for Network Printing ... 8 Reinstalling Printer Software ... 11 Removing Printer Software ... 12 ASIC Chapter 2: Printing a Document ... 13 Printing to a file (PRN) ...
  • Page 98 Using an Existing Watermark ... 22 Creating a Watermark ... 22 Editing a Watermark ... 22 Deleting a Watermark ... 22 Using Overlays ... 23 What is an Overlay? ... 23 Creating a New Page Overlay ... 23 Using a Page Overlay ... 23 Deleting a Page Overlay ...
  • Page 99 CANNING Chapter 7: Scanning Using Samsung SmarThru Office ... 27 Using Samsung SmarThru Office ... 27 Uninstalling Samsung SmarThru Office ... 28 Using Onscreen Help File ... 28 Scanning Process with TWAIN-enabled Software ... 28 Scanning Using the WIA Driver ... 29 Windows XP ...
  • Page 100 SING Chapter 10: Installing Software ... 40 Setting Up the Printer ... 41 For a Network-connected ... 41 For a USB-connected ... 41 Printing ... 42 Printing a Document ... 42 Changing Printer Settings ... 42 Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper ... 44 Duplex Printing ...

  • Page 101: Installing Printer Software In Windows

    Installing Printer Software in Windows This chapter includes: • Installing Printer Software • Reinstalling Printer Software • Removing Printer Software : The following procedure is based on Windows XP, for other operating systems, refer to the corresponding Windows user's guide or online help. Installing Printer Software You can install the printer software for local printing or network printing.

  • Page 102: Custom Installation

    If the test page prints out correctly, click Yes. If not, click No to reprint it. To register yourself as a user of Samsung Printers in order to receive information from Samsung, select the checkbox and click Finish. You are now sent to the Samsung web site.
  • Page 103 If the test page prints out correctly, click Yes. If not, click No to reprint it. To register yourself as a user of Samsung Printers in order to receive information from Samsung, select the checkbox and click Finish. You are now sent to the Samsung web site.

  • Page 104: Installing Software For Network Printing

    Installing Software for Network Printing When you connect your printer to a network, you must first configure the TCP/IP settings for the printer. After you have assigned and verified the TCP/IP settings, you are ready to install the software on each computer on the network. You can install the printer software using the typical or custom method.
  • Page 105 After the installation is finished, a window appears asking you to print a test page and to register yourself as a user of Samsung Printers in order to receive information from Samsung. If you so desire, select the corresponding checkbox(es) and click Finish.
  • Page 106 Click Next. • If necessary, select a language from the drop-down list. Select Custom installation. Click Next. The list of printers available on the network appears. Select the printer you want to install from the list and then click Next. •...

  • Page 107: Reinstalling Printer Software

    After the installation is finished, a window appears asking you to print a test page and to register yourself as a user of Samsung Printers in order to receive information from Samsung. If you so desire, select the corresponding checkbox(es) and click Finish.

  • Page 108: Removing Printer Software

    : If your printer is not already connected to the computer, the following window will appear. • After connecting the printer, click Next. • If you don’t want to connect the printer at this time, click Next, and No on the following screen. Then the installation will start and a test page will not be printed at the end of the installation.

  • Page 109: Basic Printing

    Basic Printing This chapter explains the printing options and common printing tasks in Windows. This chapter includes: • Printing a Document • Printing to a file (PRN) • Printer Settings - Layout Tab - Paper Tab - Graphics Tab - Extras Tab - About Tab - Printer Tab - Using a Favorite Setting...

  • Page 110: Printing To A File (Prn)

    Printing to a file (PRN) You will sometimes need to save the print data as a file for your purpose. To create a file: Check the Print to file box at the Print window. Select the folder and assign a name of the file and then click OK.

  • Page 111: Layout Tab

    Layout Tab The Layout tab provides options to adjust how the document appears on the printed page. The Layout Options includes Multiple Pages per Side, Poster Printing and Booklet Printing. See “Printing a Document” on page 13 for more information on accessing printer properties. Paper Orientation Paper Orientation allows you to select the direction in which information is printed on a page.

  • Page 112: Graphics Tab

    Type Set Type to correspond to the paper loaded in the tray from which you want to print. This will let you get the best quality printout. If not, print quality may not be acheived as you want. Thick Paper: 24 lb to 28 lb (90~105 g/m ) thick paper.

  • Page 113: Extras Tab

    Advanced Options You can set advanced settings by clicking the Advanced Options button. • TrueType Options: This option determines what the driver tells the printer about how to image the text in your document. Select the appropriate setting according to the status of your document.

  • Page 114: About Tab

    About Tab Use the About tab to display the copyright notice and the version number of the driver. If you have an Internet browser, you can connect to the Internet by clicking on the web site icon. See “Printing a Document” on page 13 for more information about accessing printer properties.

  • Page 115: Advanced Printing

    Advanced Printing This chapter explains printing options and advanced printing tasks. • Your printer driver Properties window that appears in this User’s Guide may differ depending on the printer in use. However the composition of the printer properties window is similar.

  • Page 116: Printing Posters

    Printing Posters This feature allows you to print a single-page document onto 4, 9, or 16 sheets of paper, for the purpose of pasting the sheets together to form one poster-size document. : The poster printing option is available when 600 dpi is selected in the resolution option on the Graphic tab.

  • Page 117: Printing On Both Sides Of Paper

    Printing on Both Sides of Paper You can print on both sides of a sheet of paper. Before printing, decide how you want your document oriented. The options are: • Printer Setting, if you select this option, this feature is determined by the setting you’ve made on the control panel of the printer.

  • Page 118: Using Watermarks

    Using Watermarks The Watermark option allows you to print text over an existing document. For example, you may want to have large gray letters reading “DRAFT” or “CONFIDENTIAL” printed diagonally across the first page or all pages of a document. There are several predefined watermarks that come with the printer, and they can be modified, or you can add new ones to the list.

  • Page 119: Using Overlays

    Using Overlays What is an Overlay? An overlay is text and/or images stored in the computer hard disk drive (HDD) as a special file format that can be printed on Dear ABC any document. Overlays are often used to take the place of preprinted forms and letterhead paper.

  • Page 120: Using Windows Post Script Driver

    Using Windows PostScript Driver (SCX- 4x28 Series) If you want to use the PostScript driver provided with your system CD-ROM to print a document. PPDs, in combination with the PostScript driver, access printer features and allow the computer to communicate with the printer.

  • Page 121: Using Direct Printing Utility

    Using Direct Printing Utility (SCX-4x28 Series) This chapter explains how to use Direct Printing Utility to print PDF files without having to open the files. AUTION • You can not print PDF files that are restricted to print. Deactivate the printing restriction feature, and retry printing.

  • Page 122: Sharing The Printer Locally

    Sharing the Printer Locally You can connect the printer directly to a selected computer, which is called “host computer,” on the network. The following procedure is for Windows XP. For other Windows OS, refer to the corresponding Windows User's Guide or online help.

  • Page 123: Scanning Using Samsung Smarthru Office

    Then you can fax or e-mail the files, display them on your web site or use them to create projects that you can print using Samsung SmarThru software or the WIA driver. This chapter includes: •...

  • Page 124: Uninstalling Samsung Smarthru Office

    File Format, OCR Language. To start scanning, click Scan. : If you want to cancel the scan job, click Cancel. Uninstalling Samsung SmarThru Office : Before beginning uninstallation, ensure that all applications are closed on your computer. From the Start menu, select Programs.

  • Page 125: Scanning Using The Wia Driver

    Open an application, such as PhotoDeluxe or Photoshop. Open the TWAIN window and set the scan options. Scan and save your scanned image. : You need to follow the program’s instructions for acquiring an image. Please refer to the user’s guide of the application.

  • Page 126: Using Smart Panel

    Programs or All Programs → your printer driver name → Smart Panel. OTES • If you have already installed more than one Samsung printer, first select the printer model you want in order to use the corresponding Smart Panel. Right-click (in Windows or Linux) or click (in Mac OS X) the Smart Panel icon and select your printer name.

  • Page 127: Opening The Troubleshooting Guide

    Driver Setting (Only for Windows) You can use the printer properties window, which allows you to access all of the printer options you need for using your printer. For details, See “Printer Settings” on page 14. Opening the Troubleshooting Guide Using the troubleshooting guide, you can view solutions for error status problems.

  • Page 128: Using Your Printer In Linux

    You need to download Linux software package from the Samsung website (www.samsung.com/printer) to install the printer softwares. Samsung’s Unified Linux Driver package contains printer and scanner drivers, providing the ability to print documents and scan images. The package also delivers powerful applications for configuring your machine and further processing of the scanned documents.

  • Page 129: Uninstalling The Unified Linux Driver

    When the installation is complete, click Finish. The installation program has added the Unified Driver Configurator desktop icon and Samsung Unified Driver group to the system menu for your convenience. If you have any difficulties, consult the onscreen help that is...

  • Page 130: Using The Unified Driver Configurator

    Configurator Double-click Unified Driver Configurator on the desktop. You can also click the Startup Menu icon and select Samsung Unified Driver and then Unified Driver Configurator. Press each button on the Modules pane to switch to the corresponding configuration window.

  • Page 131: Scanners Configuration

    • Add Class... : Allows you to add a new printer class. • Remove Class : Removes the selected printer class. Scanners Configuration In this window, you can monitor the activity of scanner devices, view a list of installed Samsung MFP devices, change device properties, and scan images. Switches to Scanners configuration.

  • Page 132: Configuring Printer Properties

    Configuring Printer Properties Using the properties window provided by the Printers configuration, you can change the various properties for your machine as a printer. Open the Unified Driver Configurator. If necessary, switch to Printers configuration. Select your machine on the available printers list and click Properties.

  • Page 133: Printing Files

    To abort the current job, click Cancel. Printing Files You can print many different types of files on the Samsung machine device using the standard CUPS way - directly from the command line interface. The CUPS lpr utility allows you do that.

  • Page 134: Using The Image Manager

    The document is scanned and the image preview appears in the Preview Pane. Drag the pointer to set the image area to be scanned. Change the scan options in the Image Quality and Scan Area sections. •Image Quality: allows you to select the color composition and the scan resolution for the image.
  • Page 135 You can use the following tools to edit the image: Tools Function Saves the image. Cancels your last action. Restores the action you canceled. Allows you to scroll through the image. Crops the selected image area. Zooms the image out. Zooms the image in.

  • Page 136: Using Your Printer With A Macintosh

    Double-click the MAC_Installer folder. Double-click the Installer icon. Enter the password and click OK. The Samsung Installer window opens. Click Continue. Select Easy Install and click Install. Easy Install is recommended for most users. All components necessary for printer operations will be installed.

  • Page 137: Setting Up The Printer

    Samsung in Printer Model and your printer name in Model Name. • For MAC OS 10.4, if Auto Select does not work properly, select Samsung in Print Using and your printer name in Model. • For MAC OS 10.5~10.6, if Auto Select does not work properly, select Select a driver to use...

  • Page 138: Printing

    Printing OTES • The Macintosh printer’s properties window that appears in this User’s Guide may differ depending on the printer in use. However the composition of the printer properties window is similar. • You can check your printer name in the supplied CD- ROM.
  • Page 139 Graphics The Graphics tab provides options for selecting Resolution(Quality) and Darkness. Select Graphics form the Presets' drop-down list to access the graphic features. ▲ Mac OS 10.4 Resolution(Quality) • : You can select the printing resolution. The higher the setting, the sharper the clarity of printed characters and graphics.

  • Page 140: Printing Multiple Pages On One Sheet Of Paper

    Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper You can print more than one page on a single sheet of paper. This feature provides a cost-effective way to print draft pages. From your Macintosh application, select Print from the File menu. Select Layout.

  • Page 141: Scanning

    Scanning You can scan docoments using Image Capture program. Macintosh OS offers Image Capture program. Scanning with USB Make sure that your machine and computer are turned on and properly connected to each other. Place a single document face down on the document glass. OR load the document(s) face up into the ADF (or DADF).
  • Page 142 OFTWARE SECTION NDEX advanced printing, use 19 booklet printing 20 canceling scan 29 document, print Macintosh 42 Windows 13 double-sided printing 21 Extras properties, set 17 favorites settings, use 18 Graphics properties, set 16 help, use 18 install printer driver Macintosh 40 Windows 5 installing...
  • Page 143 scanning Linux 37 SmarThru 27 TWAIN 28 WIA driver 29 scanning from Macintosh 45 setting darkness 16 favorites 18 image mode 16 resolution Windows 16 toner save 16 true-type option 16 software install Macintosh 40 Windows 5 reinstall Windows 11 system requirements Macintosh 40 uninstall...

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