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Page 3: Contact Samsung Worldwide
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
ONTENTS About this user’s guide ...i Finding more information ...i Safety and Regulatory Information ... ii 1. Introduction Special features ... 1.1 Machine overview ... 1.2 Front view ... 1.2 Rear view ... 1.3 Control panel overview ... 1.4 Introducing the touch screen and useful buttons ... 1.5 Touch screen ...
Page 6 Selecting print media ... 4.2 Specification on print media ... 4.3 Media sizes supported in each mode ... 4.4 Guidelines for selecting and storing print media ... 4.4 Loading paper ... 4.5 In the tray 1 ... 4.5 In the multi-purpose tray ... 4.6 Setting the paper size and type ...
Page 7 Entering email addresses by the address book ... 7.4 Entering email addresses by the keyboard ... 7.4 Scanning originals and sending via Samsung Network Scan Manager (NetScan) ... 7.5 Preparation for network scanning ... 7.5 Scanning and sending via NetScan ... 7.5 Scanning originals and sending via SMB/ FTP (Scan to Server) ...
Page 8 Scan to Edge ... 7.8 Quality ... 7.8 File Format ... 7.8 Scan Preset ... 7.8 8. Basic printing Printing a document ... 8.1 Canceling a print job ... 8.1 9. Machine status and advanced setup Machine Setup ... 9.1 Machine Status screen ...
Page 9 Understanding display messages ... 11.8 Solving other problems ... 11.13 Touch screen problem ... 11.13 Paper feeding problems ... 11.13 Printing problems ... 11.14 Printing quality problems ... 11.16 Copying problems ... 11.18 Scanning problems ... 11.19 Network Scan problems ... 11.19 Fax problems ...
Page 10: About This User's Guide
To access a 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, www.samsungprinter.com.
Page 11: Safety And Regulatory Information
Safety and Regulatory Information Important Precautions and Safety Information When using this machine, these basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock and injury to people: Read and understand all instructions. Use common sense whenever operating electrical appliances. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the machine and in the literature accompanying the machine.
Page 12: Ozone Safety
SCANNING AND DISPLAY LAMPS INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS. For details see lamprecycle.org, eiae.org, or call 1-800-Samsung California USA Only This Perchlorate warning applies only to primary CR (Manganese Dioxide) Lithium coin cells in the product sold or distributed ONLY in California USA.
Page 13: Ringer Equivalence Number
Declaration of Conformity (European Countries) Approvals and Certifications The CE marking applied to this product symbolizes Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Declaration of Conformity with the following applicable 93/68/EEC Directives of the European Union as of the dates indicated: January 1, 1995: Council Directive 73/23/EEC Approximation of the laws of the member states related to low voltage equipment.
Page 14 PSTNs and compatible 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 TS 103 021. To assist in the use and...
Page 16: Introduction
Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Samsung multifunctional product. Your machine provides printing, copying, scanning, and faxing functions. This chapter includes: • Special features • Machine overview • Control panel overview • Introducing the touch screen and useful buttons •...
Page 17: Machine Overview
These are the main components of your machine. Front view • The figure above shows an SCX-6345N with some available accessories. ol * i • The symb s a mark for the optional device. DADF cover DADF document width guides DADF document input tray DADF document output tray scanner lid...
Page 18: Rear View
Rear view • The figure above shows an SCX-6345N with some available accessories. • The symbol * is a mark for the optional device. finisher (Stacker & Stapler) finisher output tray (Stacker & Stapler) finisher cover (Stacker & Stapler) extension telephone socket (EXT) telephone line socket (LINE) USB port network port...
Page 19: Control Panel Overview
Machine Setup: Leads you to the machine setup and advanced settings. (Page 9.1) Job Status: Shows the jobs currently running, queued jobs or completed jobs. Screen brightness dial: Adjusts the brightness of the touch screen. Status: Shows the status of your machine. (Page 1.6) Display screen: Displays the current machine status and prompts during an operation.
Page 20: Introducing The Touch Screen And Useful Buttons
Introducing the touch screen and useful buttons Touch screen The touch screen allows for user-friendly operation of the machine. Once you press the home icon ( ) on the screen, it shows the Main screen. • : Shows Help. You can find the explanation by feature contents. •...
Page 21: Understanding The Status Led
Note Interrupt mode is resumed at default value (Off) after the machine is shut down or reset. Understanding the Status LED When the problem occurs, the Status LED indicates the machine's condition by the light color of it's action. Status Status Description •...
Page 22: Machine Setup Button
Machine Setup button When you press the Machine Setup button on the control panel, the screen displays two menus. Machine Status show the supplies life, billing, counters and reports. Admin Setting lets you to set the advanced setup to use your machine in depth or conveniently. Machine Status Supplies Life tab Machine Info tab...
Page 23: Software Overview
Software overview This chapter gives you an overview of the software that comes with your machine. Further details how to use the software are explained in the Software section. This chapter includes: • Supplied software • Printer driver features • System requirements Supplied software You must install the printer and scanner software using the supplied CDs...
Page 24: Printer Driver Features
Printer driver features Your printer drivers support the following standard features: • Paper source selection • Paper size, orientation and media type • Number of copies In addition, you can use various special printing features. The following table shows a general overview of features supported by your printer drivers: PCL 6 Feature...
Page 25 Linux Item Requirements Operating system • Red Hat 8 ~ 9 • Fedora Core 1 ~ 4 • Mandrake 9.2 ~ 10.1 • SuSE 8.2 ~ 9.2 Pentium IV 1 GHz or higher 256 MB or higher Free disk space 1 GB or higher Software •...
Page 26: Getting Started
Getting Started This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for setting up the machine. This chapter includes: • Setting up the hardware • Setting up the network • Installing the software • Machine's basic settings • Understanding the keyboard Setting up the hardware This section shows the steps to set up the hardware which is explained in Quick Install Guide.
Page 27: Supported Operating Systems
Supported operating systems The following table shows the network environments supported by the machine: Item Requirements Network interface 10/100 Base-TX Network operating Novell NetWare 4.x, 5.x, 6.x system Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP/2003 Various Linux OS Macintosh 10.3 ~ 10.4 Network protocols IPX/SPX TCP/IP EtherTalk...
Page 28: Machine's Basic Settings
Update. 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 29: Setting The Date And Time
When the login message appears, enter password. Touch the password input area, then the question marks appears, use the number keypad on the control panel to enter the password. Then, press OK. (Factory setting:1111) Press the Setup tab > Authentication. Press Change Admin.
Page 30: Setting The Default Tray And Paper
• Low Power Mode to Sleep Mode: Turns off all the fans even for the fuser unit after certain time. Press OK. Setting the default tray and paper You can select the tray and paper you would like to keep using for printing job.
Page 31: Loading Originals And Print Media
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 • Loading paper • Setting the paper size and type Loading originals You can use the scanner glass or DADF to load an original for copying, scanning, and sending a fax.
Page 32: Selecting Print Media
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 33: Specification On Print Media
Specification on print media Type Size Plain paper Letter Legal Folio Oficio JIS B5 ISO B5 Executive Statement Post Card 4x6 Envelope Envelope B5 Envelope Monarch Envelope No. 10 Envelope DL Envelope C5 Envelope C6 Transparency Letter, A4, Oficio Labels Letter, Legal, Folio, A4, JIS B5, ISO B5, Executive, A5,...
Page 34: Media Sizes Supported In Each Mode
Media sizes supported in each mode Mode Size Copy mode Letter, A4, Legal, Folio, Oficio, Executive, ISO B5, A5 Single side All sizes supported by printing the machine Duplex printing Letter, A4, Legal, Folio, Oficio, JIS B5, ISO B5, Executive, A5, Statement Fax mode Letter, A4, Legal...
Page 35: Loading Paper
Media type Guidelines Transparencies • To avoid damaging the machine, use only transparencies designed for use in laser printers. • Transparencies used in the machine must be able to withstand 180 °C, the machine’s fusing temperature. • Place them on a flat surface after removing them from the machine.
Page 36: In The Multi-Purpose Tray
Note • If you experience problems with paper feed, place one sheet at a time in the multi-purpose tray. • You can load previously printed paper. The printed side should be facing up with an uncurled edge at the front. If you experience problems with paper feed, turn the paper around.
Page 37 Open the multi-purpose tray and unfold the multi-purpose tray extension, as shown. If you are using paper, flex or fan the edge of the paper stack to separate the pages before loading. For transparencies, hold them by the edges and avoid touching the print side.
Page 38: Setting The Paper Size And Type
Tips on using the multi-purpose tray • Load only one size of print media at a time in the multi-purpose tray. • To prevent paper jams, do not add paper when there is still paper in the multi-purpose tray. This also applies to other types of print media. •...
Page 39: Copying
Copying This chapter gives you information about using your machine as a copy machine. This chapter includes: • Understanding the Copy screen • Copying originals • Changing the settings for each copy • Using special copy features Understanding the Copy screen When you press Copy on the Main screen, the Copy screen appears which has several tabs and lost of copying options.
Page 40: Copying Originals
Copying originals This is the normal and usual procedure for copying your originals. Press Copy from the Main screen. Place originals, face up, in the DADF, or you can use the scanner glass with a single original document face down. Adjust the settings for each copy such as Original Size, Reduce/ Enlarge, Duplex and more.
Page 41: Reducing Or Enlarging Copies
Reducing or enlarging copies Press the Basic tab > Reduce/Enlarge, then use left/right arrows to reduce or enlarge an image on the paper. Press more to see the values. • Original(100%): Prints texts or images the same size as originals. •...
Page 42: Selecting The Type Of Original (Text/Photo)
• Staple, Landscape: Adds a single staple to all of your landscape- oriented output. Note The Staple feature is available with an optional stacker & stapler. (Page 12.1) Selecting the type of original (Text/Photo) Press the Basic tab and select an appropriate original type. •...
Page 43: Poster Copying
Press the Advanced tab > N-Up. Select Off, 2Up, or 4Up. • Off: Copies an original onto one sheet of paper. • 2Up: Copies two separate originals onto one page. • 4Up: Copies four separate originals onto one page. Press Start on the control panel. Note You cannot adjust the copy size using the Reduce/Enlarge for the N-Up feature.
Page 44: Booklet Copying
Note To remove shadows of a book edge, press the Image tab > Erase Edge > Book Center and Edges Erase. Press the Advanced tab > Book Copy. Select the binding option. • Off: Disables this feature. • Left Page: Prints left page of the book. •...
Page 45: Erasing Edges
Erasing edges You can copy the original without any edges or margins. Place a single original face down on the scanner glass. Or load the originals face up in the DADF. (Page 4.1) Press Copy from the Main screen. Press the Image tab > Erase Edge. Select the appropriate option.
Page 46: Faxing (Optional)
Faxing (Optional) This chapter gives you information about using your machine as a fax machine. This chapter includes: • Preparing to fax • Understanding the Fax screen • Sending a fax • Receiving a fax • Adjusting the document settings •...
Page 47: Image Tab
• Mailbox: Used to store a received fax or originals in the machine memory which are ready to be polled. You can use a mailbox on the same machine you are using, or the one on a remote machine. Each mailbox has a corresponding mailbox number, name and password.
Page 48: Sending A Fax Manually (On Hook Dial)
Sending a fax manually (On Hook Dial) Press Fax from the Main screen. Place the originals face up into the DADF. Adjust the document settings in the Image tab. Select Duplex and Resolution options in the Basic tab. Press On Hook Dial on the control panel. Enter a fax number using the number keypad on the control panel.
Page 49: Sending A Priority Fax
Note Start Time is the specific time you want the fax to be sent. You can set Start Time on a 24 hour basis and 15 minutes later than the current time. For example, if it is 1:00, then you can set the time starting from 1:15.
Page 50: Receiving In Secure Receiving Mode
Press the buttons slowly in sequence. If you still hear the fax tone from the remote machine, try pressing once again. To change the to, for example, , follow the next steps. Press Machine Setup on the control panel. Select Admin Setting. When the login message pops up, then enter password and press OK.
Page 51: Original Type
• Fine: Recommended for the originals containing with small characters, thin lines, or text that was printed using a dot-matrix printer. • Super Fine: Recommended for originals containing with extremely fine detail, this option is enabled only if the receiving machine also supports a Super Fine resolution.
Page 52: Storing Group Fax Numbers (Group No.)
Enter the name of the fax number in the ID field with the pop up keyboard, and the fax number in the Fax No. area using the number keypad on the control panel. • ID: Enters the name. • Speed Dial No.: Is automatically filled with the first free number. If you want to assign to a different number, use left/right arrows.
Page 53: Storing The Originals For Polling
Storing the originals for polling Press Fax from the Main screen. Place the originals face up in the DADF. Or you can use the scanner glass with a single original document, face down. Adjust the document settings in the Image tab and the Basic tab. Press the Advanced tab >...
Page 54: Using Mailbox
Using Mailbox You can store the original data in Mailbox, since you are absent and the receiver need to be retrieve a fax from you. This feature allows you to program up to 15 individual Mailbox. Before you store the originals, the Mailbox must be created.
Page 55: Printing A Report After Sending A Fax
Adjust the document settings in the Image tab and the Basic tab. Press the Advanced tab > Mailbox > Send to Remote. Enter Remote Fax No, Mailbox No., and Passcode. All these field are filled with information from the receiver. Press OK.
Page 56: Forwarding A Received Fax To Other Destination
Forwarding a received fax to other destination You can set the machine to forward the received or sent fax to other destination by a fax or an email. If you are out of office but have to receive the fax, this feature may be useful. Note •...
Page 57: Scanning
(Page 7.3) • NetScan: Scans and sends the scanned output to the destination with the Samsung Network Scan Manager program. (Page 7.5) • Scan to Server: Scans and sends the scanned output to the destination with SMB and FTP. (Page 7.5)
Page 58: Advanced Tab
• Subject/Message: Subject and message of the email. • Remove All: Erases everything in the input area. • Address: Inputs the recipient's address just by pressing stored addresses. You can store frequently used email addresses from your computer using the SyncThru Web Service. (Page 7.3) •...
Page 59: Scanning Originals And Sending Through Email (Scan To Email)
• Scan Preset: Automatically changes some scan options such as file format, resolution, and more. You can adjust options to fit each specific purpose. (Page 7.8) • Back: Returns to the previous screen. Scanning originals and sending through email (Scan to Email) You can scan the originals and email the scanned image to several destinations from the machine by email.
Page 60: Entering Email Addresses By The Address Book
Group Access to the SyncThru Web Service from your computer. Make sure you have configured Individual Address Book. Click Machine Settings > E-mail Setup > Group Address Book. Then the screen shows Group Address Book on the right side. Click Add. Select the Group number and enter Group Name.
Page 61: Scanning Originals And Sending Via Samsung Network Scan Manager (Netscan)
Printer Software CD-ROM, since the printer software and should include the Network Scan program. See page 3.2 for detailed information on installation steps. In Windows, select Start > Programs > Samsung Network Printer Utilities > Network Scan > Network Scan. The Samsung Network Scan Manager window opens.
Page 62: Scanning And Sending To Smb/Ftp Server
Turn your networked computer on and open the web browser. Enter your machine's IP address as the URL in a browser. Click Go to access the SyncThru Web Service. Click Machine Settings > SMB Setup > Server List. The Server List is then displayed on the right side of the screen.
Page 63: Resolution
Resolution You can adjust document resolution. Press Scan > Scan to Email (Or Scan to Server) > the Basic tab > Resolution. Use left/right arrows to toggle the values. The higher value you select the clear result you get. But the scanning time may take longer. Commonly, 400 dpi and 600 dpi resolution are available only when Color mode is set to Mono.
Page 64: Darkness
Darkness You can select the degree of darkness of the scanned output. If your original document is light or faded, press the right arrow to make the output darker. Press Scan > Scan to Email (Or Scan to Server) > the Image tab > Darkness.
Page 65: Basic Printing
For Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000, select Settings and then Printers. For Windows XP/2003, select Printers and Faxes. Double-click the Samsung SCX-6x45 Series PCL 6 icon. (Or Samsung SCX-6x45 Series PS) From the Document menu, select Cancel Printing (Windows 98/ Me) or Cancel (Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP/2003).
Page 66: Machine Status And Advanced Setup
Machine status and advanced setup This chapter explains how to browse the current status of your machine, and the method of setting for the advanced machine setup. Please read this chapter carefully in order to use your machine's diverse features. This chapter includes: •...
Page 67: General Settings
Press Machine Status > the Machine Info tab. Option Description Machine Details This option shows the customer support information on the email address and the phone number you stored from Admin Setting. Also, you can check the machine's serial number, or the hardware and software information specification.
Page 68: Copy Setup
Option Description Energy Saver You can reduce energy consumption by setting these features. Energy Saver has three options, first Low Power Mode to Sleep Mode turns off the scanner lamp under the glass. And Power Save turns off all the fans within the machine after a certain time.
Page 69: Fax Setup
Option Description ID Stamp This option is used to set words or a message to print on your copies. Set this option On and an input screen will be displayed, write your message using the pop up keyboard. Fax Setup This machine offers you with various options to you for setting up the fax system.
Page 70: Network Setup
Option Description Prefix Dial This feature allows you to set a prefix of up to five digits. This number will be dialed before any automatic number is dialed. User may set this to access a PABX (example number (example 02). Junk Fax The machine does not accept faxes sent from Number List...
Page 71: Authentication
Authentication This feature lets you control and lock all outgoing data, or change the password. Press Machine Setup on the control panel. Press Admin Setting. When the login message pops up, then enter password and press OK. Press the Setup tab > Authentication. Option Authentication Network...
Page 72: Remote Service
Option Description Analog Fax After installing the fax kit, select this option Enable to use this machine as a fax machine. On Demand You can set the machine to delete previous job Image Overwrite information on HDD as you store new job information.
Page 73 Option Report Configuration You can print a report on the Report machine's overall configuration. Fax Report You can set to print the information of a fax reports. • Multi Send Report: When you fax to several destination, set this option to print a transmission report.
Page 74: Maintenance
Maintenance This chapter provides information for maintaining your machine and the toner cartridge. This chapter includes: • Printing a machine report • Monitoring the supplies life • Finding the serial number • Sending the toner reorder notification • Sending the drum reorder notification •...
Page 75: Checking Stored Documents
Checking Stored Documents The machine shows the document list of the print or fax job. Press Stored Documents on the Main screen. If the screen displays an other menu, press ( ) to go to the Main screen. • Public tab: Shows the job list of delay print and store print job. •...
Page 76: Maintaining The Cartridge
Wipe the surface of the scanner glass and DADF glass until it is clean and dry. white sheet DADF glass scanner lid scanner glass Wipe the underside of the scanner lid and white sheet until it is clean and dry. Close the scanner lid.
Page 77: Replacing The Drum Cartridge
Turn the cartridge locking lever toward the right until you hear a 'click', to release the toner cartridge. Lift the locking lever and pull the toner cartridge out. Remove the new toner cartridge from its bag. Thoroughly roll the cartridge five or six times to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge.
Page 78 Open the side cover. Open the front cover. Turn the cartridge locking lever toward the right until you hear a 'click', to release the toner cartridge. Lift the locking lever and pull the toner cartridge out. Note The toner cartridge must be removed to replace the drum cartridge.
Page 79: Maintenance Parts
If you have connected your machine to a network and set up TCP/IP network parameters correctly, you can manage the machine via Samsung’s SyncThru Web Service, an embedded web server. Use SyncThru Web Service to: • View the device information and check its current status.
Page 80: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting This chapter gives helpful information on what to do if you encounter a problem. This chapter includes: • Clearing document jams • Clearing paper jams • Understanding display messages • Solving other problems Clearing document jams When an original jams while passing through the DADF, the warming message appears on the display screen.
Page 81: Roller Misfeed
Roller misfeed Open the scanner lid. Grasp the misfed paper, and remove the paper from the feed area by carefully pulling it to the right using both hands. Close the scanner lid. Then load the removed pages back into the DADF.
Page 82: In The Optional Tray
Remove the jammed paper by gently pulling it straight out. Once you remove the jammed paper here, open the side cover and then close it to clear the error message on the display. If there is any resistance, and the paper does not move immediately when you pull, stop pulling.
Page 83 Remove the paper in the direction shown. To avoid tearing the paper, pull it out gently and slowly. If you cannot find the jammed paper, or if there is any resistance when removing the paper, stop pulling and continue on step 5. Open the outer cover in tray 2.
Page 84: In The Multi-Purpose Tray
In the multi-purpose tray If the paper is not feeding properly, pull the paper out of the machine. Open and close the side cover. Printing automatically resumes. In the fuser area or around the toner cartridge Note The fuser area is hot. Take care when removing paper from the machine.
Page 85: In The Paper Exit Area
In the paper exit area Open the side cover. Gently pull the paper out through the exit area. Close the side cover. Printing automatically resumes. In the duplex unit area If the duplex unit is not inserted correctly, paper jam may occur. Make sure that the duplex unit is inserted correctly.
Page 86: In The Stacker (Finisher)
In the stacker (finisher) Finisher Jam 0 Open the stacker front cover. Pull out the stacker lifting the stacker lever 1c up. Remove the jammed paper. Slide in the stacker until you hear the sound ‘click’. Close the stacker front cover. Finisher Jam 1, Finisher Duplex Jam Open the stacker front cover.
Page 87: Tips For Avoiding Paper Jams
Pull up on the stacker lever and then close the stacker front cover. Finisher Jam 2 Gently pull the paper out through the exit area. 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 11.2.
Page 88 Message Meaning Check Fax Kit The fax kit is not installed, or the fax is not working properly. Check Hard Drive The hard disk drive does not work properly. Check Tray 2 Feed Paper has jammed Area in the tray feed area. Or the tray cover is Check Tray 3 Feed opened.
Page 89 CRUM (Consumer Replaceable Unit Monitor) in the cartridge is not properly connected. The drum cartridge Install a Samsung- you have installed is genuine drum not for your cartridge, designed machine. for your machine. The toner cartridge...
Page 90 If the problem persists, please call for service. 11.11 <Troubleshooting> Meaning Suggested solutions The drum cartridge Install the Samsung- installed is not a genuine drum genuine cartridge. cartridge. This message appears when you selected Continue at Non Genuine Drum, Replace Drum prompt.
Page 91 If the problem persists, call for service. Clear the jam. Stapler Empty (Page 11.6) Replace a drum cartridge with a Stapler Fault Samsung-genuine drum cartridge. (Page 10.4) Replace a drum cartridge with a Samsung-genuine drum cartridge. Support Finger (Page 10.4)
Page 92: Solving Other Problems
If the problem persists, please call for service. the screen, press Continue to continue Touch screen problem the printing job. Or replace a toner Condition cartridge with a Samsung-genuine The touch screen toner cartridge. does not show (Page 10.3) anything. Replace a toner cartridge with a...
Page 93: Printing Problems
Suggested solutions Check the power cord connections. Check the power switch and the power source. Select Samsung SCX-6x45 Series PCL 6 or Samsung SCX-6x45 Series PS as your default printer in your Windows. Disconnect the printer cable and reconnect it.
Page 94 If you are using From the Start menu, choose Windows 98/Me, the Settings and then Printers. Spool Settings may Right-click the Samsung be set incorrectly. SCX-6x45 Series PCL 6 or Samsung SCX-6x45 Series PS machine icon, choose Properties, click the Details tab, and then choose the Spool Settings button.
Page 95: Printing Quality Problems
Printing quality problems If the inside of the machine is dirty or paper has been loaded improperly, you may notice a reduction in print quality. See the table below to clear the problem. Condition Suggested solutions Light or faded print If a vertical white streak or faded area appears on the page: •...
Page 96 Condition Suggested solutions Vertical repetitive If marks repeatedly appear on the printed side defects of the page at even intervals: • The drum cartridge may be damaged. If a repetitive mark occurs on the page, run a cleaning sheet through several times to clean the cartridge;...
Page 97: Copying Problems
Condition Suggested solutions Loose toner • Clean the inside of the machine. Contact a service representative. • Check the paper type and quality. (Page 4.3) • Remove the drum cartridge and then, install a new one. (Page 10.3) • If the problem persists, the machine may require repair.
Page 98: Scanning Problems
To view the Help file, you need to have Internet the Help file. Explorer 4 service pack 2 or above. I cannot use the Check your operating system. Supported Samsung operating systems are Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/ Network Scan 2000/XP/2003. (Page 2.1) Manager 11.19...
Page 99: Fax Problems
Fax problems Condition Suggested solutions The machine is not • Unplug the power cord and plug it in again. working, there is no • Ensure that there is power being supplied to display and the the electrical outlet. buttons are not working.
Page 100: Common Postscript Problems
Common PostScript problems The following situations are PS language specific and may occur when several printer languages are being used. Note To receive a printed or screen-displayed message when PostScript errors occur, open the Print Options window and click the desired selection next to the PostScript errors section. Problem Possible Cause PostScript file...
Page 101 Problem Possible Cause and Solution The machine does not • Check if your machine is attached to appear on the your computer. Make sure that it is scanners list. connected properly via the USB port and is turned on. • Check if the scanner driver for your machine is installed in your system.
Page 102: Common Macintosh Problems
Problem Possible Cause and Solution I encounter error Please avoid changing print job “Cannot open port parameters (via LPR GUI, for example) device file” when while a print job is in progress. Known printing a document. versions of CUPS server cut off the print jobs whenever print options are changed and then try to restart the job from the beginning.
Page 103: Ordering Supplies And Accessories
Ordering supplies and accessories This chapter provides information on purchasing cartridges and accessories available for your machine. This chapter includes: • Toner cartridge • Drum cartridge • Accessories • How to purchase Toner cartridge When the toner runs out, you can order the following type of toner cartridge for your machine: Type Average yield...
Page 104: How To Purchase
Germany, Italia, France, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, Hungary. 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.samsungprinter.com and select your country/region to obtain information on calling for technical support.
Page 105: Installing Accessories
Installing accessories 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 106: Activating The Added Memory In The Ps Printer Properties
For Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000, select Settings and then Printers. For Windows XP/2003, select Printers and Faxes. Select the Samsung SCX-6x45 Series PS printer. Click the right mouse button on the machine icon and select Properties. For Windows 98/Me, select Device Options.
Page 107: Enabling Fax Feature After Installing The Fax Option Kit
Lift the empty staple cartridge from the stapler unit. Unpack the new staple cartridge. Place the staple cartridge back into the stapler unit. Slide the stapler unit in until it locks in place. Close the finisher cover. Enabling Fax feature after installing the fax option kit After installing the Fax kit, you have to set up the machine in order to use this function.
Page 108: Specifications
Specifications This chapter includes: • General specifications • Printer specifications • Copier specifications • Scanner specifications • Facsimile specifications (optional) General specifications Item Description DADF Up to 50 sheets (75 g/m DADF document size Width: 148.5 to 218 mm Length: 145 to 356 mm Paper input capacity •...
Page 109: Copier Specifications
Copier specifications Item Description Copy speed Up to 43 cpm in A4 (45 cpm in Letter) Duplex copy speed • Simplex to Duplex (1-2): Up to 40 ipm in A4 (42 ipm in Letter) • Duplex to Duplex (2-2): Up to 14 ipm in A4 (17 ipm in Letter) First copy out time Scanner glass: Less than 5 seconds...
Page 110: Facsimile Specifications (Optional)
Facsimile specifications (optional) Item Description Compatibility ITU-T G3, Super G3 Applicable line Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) or behind PABX Data coding MH/MR/MMR/JBIG/JPEG (Tx only) Modem speed 33.6 Kbps Transmission Up to 3 seconds/page speed Maximum Scanner glass: 356 mm document length Duplex automatic document glass: 356 mm Resolution...
Page 111: Index
NDEX Admin Setting 1.7 admin setting 9.1 altitude adjustment 9.3 answering machine/fax 6.4 authentication network accounting 9.6 printing a report 9.2, 9.7 setting up 3.3, 9.2 auto center 5.7 Book copy 5.5 CCD Lock 1.2 checking stored document 10.2 cleaning inside 10.2 outside 10.2 scan unit 10.2...
Page 112 faxing color mode 6.6 darkness 6.6 duplex 6.5 enabling the fax kit option 9.7, 13.3 erasing background 6.6 original type 6.6 phonebook 6.6 printing a fax report 10.1 resolution 6.5 solving faxing problems 11.20 authentication 9.6 dummy 1.3 FDI (Foreign Interface Device) ordering 12.2 finisher (Stacker &...
Page 113 10.4 toner cartridge 10.3 replacing stapler 13.2 Report 9.7 Resolution faxing 6.5 scanning 7.7 Samsung site i scan preset 7.8 Scan to Email 7.3 confirmation 9.8 Scan to Server 7.5 confirmation 9.8 scanned file format 7.8 scanner lid 1.2 scanning color mode 7.7...
Page 114: Software Section
Samsung Printer Software section...
Page 115 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 116 Setting Up a Host Computer ... 26 Setting Up a Client Computer ... 26 CANNING Chapter 7: Scanning Using Samsung SmarThru Office ... 27 Using Samsung SmarThru Office ... 27 Uninstalling Samsung SmarThru Office ... 29 Using Onscreen Help File ... 29 Scanning Process with TWAIN-enabled Software ...
Page 117 SING MART Chapter 8: Understanding Smart Panel ... 30 Opening the Troubleshooting Guide ... 30 Using Printer Settings Utility ... 31 Using Onscreen Help File ... 31 Changing the Smart Panel Program Settings ... 31 SING RINTER IN Chapter 9: Getting Started ...
Page 118 Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper ... 43 Duplex Printing ... 44 Scanning ... 44...
Page 119: Installing Printer Software
Installing Printer Software in Windows This chapter includes: • Installing Printer Software • Reinstalling Printer Software • Removing Printer Software Installing Printer Software You can install the printer software for local printing or network printing. To install the printer software on the computer, perform the appropriate installation procedure depending on the printer in use.
Page 120: 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 121 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 122: 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 123 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 124 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 125: Reinstalling Printer Software
Reinstalling Printer Software You can reinstall the software if installation fails. Start Windows. From the Start menu select Programs or All Programs → your printer driver name → Maintenance. Select Repair and 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 126: Removing Printer Software
Removing Printer Software Start Windows. From the Start menu select Programs or All Programs → your printer driver name → Maintenance. Select Remove and click Next. You will see a component list so that you can remove any item individually. Select the components you want to remove and then click Next.
Page 127: 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 128: Printer Settings
Printer Settings You can use the printer properties window, which allows you to access all of the printer options you need when using your printer. When the printer properties are displayed, you can review and change the settings needed for your print job. Your printer properties window may differ, depending on your operating system.
Page 129: Paper Tab
Paper Tab Use the following options to set the basic paper handling specifications when you access the printer properties. See “Printing a Document” on page 13 for more information on accessing printer properties. Click the Paper tab to access various paper properties. Copies Copies allows you to choose the number of copies to be printed.
Page 130: Graphics Tab
Graphics Tab Use the following Graphic options to adjust the print quality for your specific printing needs. See “Printing a Document” on page 13 for more information on accessing printer properties. Click the Graphic tab to display the properties shown below. Resolution The Resolution options you can select may vary depending on your printer model.
Page 131: Extras Tab
Extras Tab You can select output options for your document. See “Printing a Document” on page 13 for more information about accessing the printer properties. Click the Extras tab to access the following feature: Watermark You can create a background text image to be printed on each page of your document.
Page 132: Using A Favorite Setting
Using a Favorite Setting The Favorites option, which is visible on each properties tab, allows you to save the current properties settings for future use. To save a Favorites item: Change the settings as needed on each tab. Enter a name for the item in the Favorites input box. Click Save.
Page 133: 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 134: 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. To change the print settings from your software application, access printer properties.
Page 135: 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 136: 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 137: 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 138: Using Windows Postscript Driver
Using Windows PostScript Driver 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. An installation program for the PPDs is provided on the supplied software CD-ROM.
Page 139: Using Direct Printing Utility
Using Direct Printing Utility 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 140: 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 141: Scanning
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 142 •Working area - SmarThru Desktop: Created within the standard Windows folder My Documents. - Sort on Disk: Files of the folders which are not indexed will not be displayed in the Sort on Disk section. Sort type are Date, File Types, Latest Used. To add a folder for indexing, press Edit menu →...
Page 143: Uninstalling Samsung Smarthru Office
Uninstalling Samsung SmarThru Office : Before beginning uninstallation, ensure that all applications are closed on your computer. From the Start menu, select Programs. Select SmarThru Office, and then select Uninstall SmarThru Office. When your computer asks you to confirm, read the statement and click OK.
Page 144: Using Smart Panel
Or, from the Start menu, select 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 the Smart Panel icon on the Windows task bar and select your printer name.
Page 145: Using Printer Settings Utility
Using Printer Settings Utility Using the Printer Settings Utility, you can configure and check print settings. Right-click the Smart Panel icon on the Windows task bar and select Printer Setting. Change the settings. To send the changes to the printer, click the Apply button. If you connect your printer to a network, the OTES SyncThru Web Service window appears instead of the...
Page 146: Using Your Printer In Linux
• Configuring Printer Properties • Printing a Document • Scanning a Document Getting Started The supplied CD-ROM provides you with Samsung’s Unified Linux Driver package for using your machine with a Linux computer. Samsung’s Unified Linux Driver package contains printer and scanner drivers, providing the ability to print documents and scan images.
Page 147: 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 148: 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 149: 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 150: 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 151: 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 152: 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 153 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 154: Chapter 10: Using Your Printer With A Macintosh
Using Your Printer with a Macintosh Your machine supports Macintosh systems with a built-in USB interface or a 10/100 Base-TX network interface card. When you print a file from a Macintosh computer, you can use the PostScript driver by installing the PPD file. Some printers do not support a network interface.
Page 155: Scan Driver
SEC000xxxxxxxxx from the printer box, where the xxxxxxxxx varies depending on your machine. Click Add. If Auto Select does not work properly, select Samsung in Printer Model and your printer name in Model Name. Your machine appears on the Printer List and is set as the default printer.
Page 156: 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 157: Printing Multiple Pages On One Sheet Of Paper
Printer Features Setting The Printer Features tab provides options for selecting the paper type and adjusting print quality. Select Printer Features from the Presets drop-down list to access the following features: ▲ Mac OS 10.3 Fit to Page This printer feature allows you to scale your print job to any selected paper size regardless of the digital document size.
Page 158: Duplex Printing
Duplex Printing You can print on both sides of the paper. Before printing in the duplex mode, decide on which edge you will be binding your finished document. The binding options are: Long-Edge Binding: Which is the conventional layout used in book binding. Short-Edge Binding: Which is the type often used with calendars.
Page 159 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 160 resolution printing 37 scanning Linux 37 SmarThru 27 TWAIN 29 WIA driver 29 scanning from Macintosh 44 setting darkness 16 favorites 18 image mode 16 resolution Macintosh 43 Windows 16 toner save 16 true-type option 16 software install Macintosh 40 Windows 5 reinstall Windows 11...
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Chapter 1 : INSTALLING PRINTER SOFTWARE in WINDOWS

Chapter 2 BASIC PRINTING

Chapter 3 ADVANCED PRINTING

Chapter 4 Using Windows Postscript Driver

Chapter 5 USING DIRECT PRINTING UTILITY

Chapter 6 SHARING the PRINTER LOCALLY

Chapter 7 SCANNING

Chapter 8 USING SMART PANEL

Chapter 9 USING YOUR PRINTER in LINUX

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