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Samsung SCX-6x45 Series User Manual

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  • Page 2 © 2006 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. 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 3: Contact Samsung Worldwide

    SAMSUNG worldwide If you have any comments or questions regarding Samsung products, contact the Samsung customer care center. COUNTRY CUSTOMER CARE CENTER WEB SITE COUNTRY CUSTOMER CARE CENTER WEB SITE INDIA 3030 8282 www.samsung.com/in ARGENTINE 0800-333-3733 www.samsung.com/ar 1800 110011...
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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

    Samsung website If you have Internet access, you can get press Copy from the help, support, printer drivers, manuals, Main screen, press the and order information from the Samsung Advanced tab, and then website, www.samsungprinter.com. press Clone Copy. (Page 1.1) Used to guide users to (Page 1.1)

  • Page 11: Safety And Regulatory Information

    • If the machine has been exposed to rain or water. Safety and Regulatory Information • If the machine does not operate properly after instructions have been followed. Important Precautions and Safety Information • If the machine has been dropped, or the cabinet appears damaged. •...

  • Page 12: Ozone Safety

    OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS. For interference that may cause undesired operation. details see lamprecycle.org, eiae.org, or call 1-800-Samsung This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are...

  • Page 13: Ringer Equivalence Number

    Approvals and Certifications The CE marking applied to this product symbolizes Ringer Equivalence Number Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Declaration of Conformity The Ringer Equivalence Number and FCC Registration Number for this with the following applicable 93/68/EEC Directives of the machine may be found on the label located on the bottom or rear of the European Union as of the dates indicated: machine.
  • 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...
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  • Page 16: Introduction

    • You can print multiple pages on one single sheet of paper to save paper. Thank you for purchasing this Samsung multifunctional product. Your • You can use preprinted forms and letterhead with plain machine provides printing, copying, scanning, and faxing functions.

  • Page 17: Machine Overview

    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 optional tray DADF document width guides stand DADF document input tray...

  • 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) network port finisher output tray (Stacker & Stapler) dummy for FDI (Foreign Device Interface finisher cover (Stacker &...

  • Page 19: Control Panel Overview

    Control panel overview Machine Setup: Leads you to the machine setup and advanced Redial/Pause: In standby mode, redials the last number, or in edit settings. (Page 9.1) mode, inserts a pause into a fax number. Job Status: Shows the jobs currently running, queued jobs or On Hook Dial: Engages the telephone line.

  • Page 20: Introducing The Touch Screen And Useful Buttons

    Job Status button Introducing the touch screen and useful buttons When you press this button, the screen shows the lists of currently running jobs, queued jobs and completed jobs. 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.

  • Page 21: Understanding The Status Led

    Note Menu map Interrupt mode is resumed at default value (Off) after the machine is shut down or reset. 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 Machine Setup, Job Status or touching menus on the Understanding the Status LED display screen.

  • Page 22: Machine Setup Button

    Machine Setup button Admin Setting When you press the Machine Setup button on the control panel, the General tab Setup tab screen displays two menus. Machine Status show the supplies life, billing, counters and reports. Admin Setting lets you to set the advanced (Page 9.2) (Page 9.3) setup to use your machine in depth or conveniently.

  • Page 23: Software Overview

    Contents Software overview Printer Linux • PostScript Printer Description: This chapter gives you an overview of the software that comes with your software CD Use this driver to run your machine machine. Further details how to use the software are explained in the from a Linux computer and print (Continue) Software section.

  • Page 24: Printer Driver Features

    Printer driver features System requirements Your printer drivers support the following standard features: Before you begin, ensure that your system meets the following requirements: • Paper source selection • Paper size, orientation and media type Windows • Number of copies Item Requirements Recommended...
  • 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

    A horizontal plane must be within 5 mm (0.02 inches) both from front Getting Started to rear and from right to left. This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for setting up the machine. This chapter includes: • Setting up the hardware •...

  • Page 27: Supported Operating Systems

    Supported operating systems Note Contact the network administrator, if you are not sure how to The following table shows the network environments supported by the configure. machine: 10 Press OK. Item Requirements Note You can also set up the network settings through the network Network interface 10/100 Base-TX administration programs.

  • 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 Select the desired language. password input area, then the question marks appears, use the Press OK. number keypad on the control panel to enter the password. Then, press OK. (Factory setting:1111) Setting job timeout Press the Setup tab >...

  • Page 30: Setting The Default Tray And Paper

    • Low Power Mode to Sleep Mode: Turns off all the fans even for Understanding the keyboard the fuser unit after certain time. You can enter alphabet characters, numbers, or special symbols using Press OK. the keyboard on the touch screen. This keyboard is specially arranged like a normal keyboard for better usability for the user.

  • Page 31: Loading Originals And Print Media

    Place the original face down on the scanner glass and align it with Loading originals and print the registration guide at the top left corner of the glass. media This chapter introduces you how to load originals and print media into your machine.

  • 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 Dimensions Weight Capacity Plain paper Letter 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 inches) • 60 to 90 g/m (16 to • 520 sheets of 75 g/m (20 lb) 24 lb) for the tray paper for the tray Legal 216 x 355.6 mm (8.5 x 14 inches)

  • Page 34: Media Sizes Supported In Each Mode

    Media sizes supported in each mode Guidelines for special print media Media type Guidelines Mode Size Source Envelopes • Successful printing on envelopes depends upon Copy mode Letter, A4, Legal, Folio, • tray 1 the quality of the envelopes. When selecting Oficio, Executive, ISO •...

  • Page 35: Loading Paper

    Media type Guidelines Media type Guidelines Transparencies • To avoid damaging the machine, use only Preprinted • Letterhead must be printed with heat-resistant paper transparencies designed for use in laser printers. ink that will not melt, vaporize, or release • Transparencies used in the machine must be hazardous emissions when subjected to the able to withstand 180 °C, the machine’s fusing machine’s fusing temperature of 180 °C for...

  • Page 36: In The Multi-Purpose Tray

    After inserting paper into the tray, while pinching the paper width guide as shown, move it toward the stack of paper until it lightly Note touches the side of the stack. Do not press the guide too tightly to • If you experience problems with paper feed, place one sheet at the edge of the paper;...
  • Page 37 Open the multi-purpose tray and unfold the multi-purpose tray Squeeze the multi-purpose tray paper width guides and adjust them extension, as shown. to the width of the paper. Do not force too much, or the paper will be bent, which will result in a paper jam or skew. If you are using paper, flex or fan the edge of the paper stack to separate the pages before loading.

  • 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

    Advanced tab 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 • ID Copy: Prints 2-sided originals on one sheet of paper. This feature is helpful for copying a small-sized item, such as a business card.

  • Page 40: Copying Originals

    Copying originals Changing the settings for each copy This is the normal and usual procedure for copying your originals. On the Basic tab of the Copy screen, you can select copy features before starting to copy. Press Copy from the Main screen. Note Place originals, face up, in the DADF, or you can use the scanner The Basic tab setting is only for each copy.

  • Page 41: Reducing Or Enlarging Copies

    Reducing or enlarging copies • 2 -> 1 Sided: Scans both sides of the originals and prints each of one on a separate sheet. 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.

  • Page 42: Selecting The Type Of Original (Text/Photo)

    • Staple, Landscape: Adds a single staple to all of your landscape- Place a single original face down on the scanner glass. (Page 4.1) oriented output. Note Note The Staple feature is available with an optional stacker & The original must be placed on the scanner glass to use this stapler.

  • Page 43: Poster Copying

    Clone copying Press the Advanced tab > N-Up. Select Off, 2Up, or 4Up. The machine prints multiple original images on a single page. The number of images is automatically determined by the original image and • Off: Copies an original onto one sheet of paper. the paper size.

  • Page 44: Booklet Copying

    Note Press the Advanced tab > Covers. To remove shadows of a book edge, press the Image tab > Note Erase Edge > Book Center and Edges Erase. Once you have set the Paper Supply option to Auto, you cannot use this feature. Press the Advanced tab >...

  • Page 45: Erasing Edges

    Erasing edges Shifting margins You can copy the original without any edges or margins. You can secure a room for binding by shifting the margin of a page. Place a single original face down on the scanner glass. Or load the Place a single original face down on the scanner glass.

  • Page 46: Faxing (Optional)

    Note Faxing (Optional) If the optional fax feature is not installed the fax icon will not appear on the Main screen. This chapter gives you information about using your machine as a fax machine. Basic tab This chapter includes: • Preparing to fax •...

  • Page 47: Image Tab

    • Mailbox: Used to store a received fax or originals in the machine Press OK. 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. Sending a fax 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) Select Redial Time Interval and Redial Attempts. Press Fax from the Main screen. Place the originals face up into the DADF. Press OK. Redialing the last number Press Fax from the Main screen. Adjust the document settings in the Image tab.

  • Page 49: Sending A Priority Fax

    Note • Telephone: Receives a fax by pressing On Hook Dial and then Start. 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 •...

  • Page 50: Receiving In Secure Receiving Mode

    Press the buttons slowly in sequence. If you still hear the fax tone from • Long Edge: Prints both sides of the paper, however the binding the remote machine, try pressing once again. will be the long edge. • Short Edge: Prints both sides of the paper, however the binding To change the to, for example, , follow the next steps.

  • Page 51: Original Type

    • Fine: Recommended for the originals containing with small Setting up a fax phonebook characters, thin lines, or text that was printed using a dot-matrix printer. Use this feature to store destination names, fax numbers and • Super Fine: Recommended for originals containing with extremely transmission settings in your machine.

  • Page 52: Storing Group Fax Numbers (Group No.)

    Enter the name of the fax number in the ID field with the pop up Press OK to save the numbers. keyboard, and the fax number in the Fax No. area using the number keypad on the control panel. Setting up a fax phonebook using SyncThru Web Service You can store fax numbers conveniently from the networked computer using SyncThru Web Service.

  • Page 53: Storing The Originals For Polling

    Storing the originals for polling Press the Advanced tab > Polling > Poll from Remote. 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.

  • Page 54: Using Mailbox

    12 Set Notification option to On, if you want to be notified when a fax Using Mailbox is received into Mailbox. You can store the original data in Mailbox, since you are absent and the 13 Press OK. receiver need to be retrieve a fax from you. This feature allows you to program up to 15 individual Mailbox.

  • Page 55: Printing A Report After Sending A Fax

    Adjust the document settings in the Image tab and the Basic tab. Press Admin Setting. When the login message pops up, enter password and press OK. (Page 3.3) Press the Advanced tab > Mailbox > Send to Remote. Press the Setup tab > Fax Setup. Enter Remote Fax No, Mailbox No., and Passcode.

  • Page 56: Forwarding A Received Fax To Other Destination

    Forwarding a sent fax to other destination by an Forwarding a received fax to other destination email You can set the machine to forward the received or sent fax to other Press Machine Setup on the control panel. destination by a fax or an email. If you are out of office but have to receive the fax, this feature may be useful.

  • Page 57: Scanning

    • NetScan: Scans and sends the scanned output to the destination • Changing the scan feature settings 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. • Back: Returns to the previous screen. • Remove All: Erases everything in the input area. Advanced tab • 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 59: Scanning Originals And Sending Through Email (Scan To Email)

    • Scan Preset: Automatically changes some scan options such as • To/Cc/Bcc: Recipient's email address manually with the pop up file format, resolution, and more. You can adjust options to fit each keyboard, or by pressing Local or Global. Local or Global specific purpose.

  • Page 60: Entering Email Addresses By The Address Book

    Entering email addresses by the address book Group Access to the SyncThru Web Service from your computer. Once you have stored the frequently used addresses into the address book, you can simply enter email addresses. Make sure you have configured Individual Address Book. Press Local or Global from the Basic tab of Scan to Email.

  • Page 61: Scanning Originals And Sending Via Samsung Network Scan Manager (Netscan)

    Make sure that your machine and the computer are connected to a Press OK after finishing all the contents. network and Samsung Network Scan Manager is running on the computer. Place the originals face up in the DADF. Or you can place a single Scanning originals and sending via Samsung original document face down on the scanner glass.

  • Page 62: Scanning And Sending To Smb/Ftp Server

    Turn your networked computer on and open the web browser. Press Scan to Server to show the SMB server list you entered in the SyncThru Web Service. Enter your machine's IP address as the URL in a browser. Click Go to access the SyncThru Web Service. Click Machine Settings >...

  • Page 63: Resolution

    Resolution Original Type You can adjust document resolution. You can set the original document type in order to enhance the quality of a document being scanned. Press Scan > Scan to Email (Or Scan to Server) > the Basic tab > Resolution.

  • Page 64: Darkness

    Darkness File Format You can select the degree of darkness of the scanned output. If your You can select the file format before you proceed with the scanning job. original document is light or faded, press the right arrow to make the Press Scan >...

  • Page 65: Basic Printing

    Click the Windows Start menu. 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) <Basic printing> Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 66: Machine Status And Advanced Setup

    Machine Status screen Machine status and advanced Press Machine Setup on the control panel and press Machine Status. 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.

  • Page 67: General Settings

    Press Machine Status > the Machine Info tab. Press the General tab. Option Description Option Description Machine Details This option shows the customer support Device Info The sub-options available are Service Center information on the email address and the phone Registration and Contact Info.

  • Page 68: Copy Setup

    Option Description Option Description Energy Saver You can reduce energy consumption by setting Sound You can adjust the loudness of the machine these features. Energy Saver has three sound. Press Fault to adjust the machine's options, first Low Power Mode to Sleep Mode error sound.

  • Page 69: Fax Setup

    Option Description Option Description ID Stamp This option is used to set words or a message Fax Initial Setup You can set Receive Mode for Telephone, Fax to print on your copies. Set this option On and or Answering Machine/Fax, and Dial Type at an input screen will be displayed, write your either DP (Dial Pulse) or MF (Multi Frequency).

  • Page 70: Network Setup

    Network Setup Option Description Prefix Dial This feature allows you to set a prefix of up to You may set up the network with the machine's touch screen. Before five digits. This number will be dialed before any doing that, you must have the information concerning the type of network automatic number is dialed.

  • Page 71: Authentication

    Authentication Option Description Authentication Foreign Device • Internal Credits: It is used This feature lets you control and lock all outgoing data, or change the Mode Interface when you cancel the job or password. when the job is cancelled by (Continue) (Continue) Press Machine Setup on the control panel.

  • Page 72: Remote Service

    Printing a report Option Description Analog Fax After installing the fax kit, select this option You can print a report on the machine's configuration or font list, etcetera. Enable to use this machine as a fax machine. Press Machine Setup on the control panel. On Demand You can set the machine to delete previous job Image Overwrite...
  • Page 73 Option Description Option Description Report Configuration You can print a report on the Report E-mail The report shows the job of Report machine's overall configuration. Confirmation scanning and sending it via Scan (Continue) Report to Email. Fax Report You can set to print the information •...

  • Page 74: Maintenance

    Monitoring the supplies life Maintenance If you want to view the supply life indicators, follow the next step. This chapter provides information for maintaining your machine and the toner cartridge. Press Machine Setup on the control panel. This chapter includes: Press Machine Status.

  • Page 75: Checking Stored Documents

    Cleaning the transfer unit Checking Stored Documents The cleaning the transfer unit within this machine is recommended for its The machine shows the document list of the print or fax job. printing quality. The cleaning period is best once a year or once 10,000 pages printing.

  • Page 76: Maintaining The Cartridge

    Replacing the toner cartridge Wipe the surface of the scanner glass and DADF glass until it is clean and dry. When the toner cartridge is completely empty: • Toner Empty, Replace Toner1 appears on the display. • The machine stops printing. Incoming faxes are saved in memory. At this stage, the toner cartridge needs to be replaced.Check the type of the toner cartridge for your machine.

  • Page 77: Replacing The Drum Cartridge

    Turn the cartridge locking lever toward the right until you hear a Hold the toner cartridge by the handle and slowly insert the cartridge 'click', to release the toner cartridge. into the opening in the machine. Lift the locking lever and pull the toner cartridge out. Slide the new toner cartridge in until it locks in place.
  • Page 78 Open the side cover. Lift the locking lever and pull the toner cartridge out. Open the front cover. Note The toner cartridge must be removed to replace the drum cartridge. Pull the used drum cartridge out. Turn the cartridge locking lever toward the right until you hear a 'click', to release the toner cartridge.

  • Page 79: Maintenance Parts

    10 Slide the toner cartridge in until it locks in place. Samsung’s SyncThru Web Service, an embedded web server. Use SyncThru Web Service to: 11 Turn the cartridge locking lever toward the left until you hear a 'click'.

  • Page 80: Troubleshooting

    Gently remove the jammed paper from the DADF. 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 Message Location of jam Go to Open the scanner lid. Duplex Jam 0, In the duplex unit Page 11.6 Duplex Jam 1, Grasp the misfed paper, and remove the paper from the feed area by carefully pulling it to the right using both hands. Duplex Jam 2 Finisher Jam 0 In the stacker unit...

  • Page 82: In The Optional Tray

    Remove the jammed paper by gently pulling it straight out. Close the side cover and insert the paper tray. Lower the rear part of the Tray to align the rear edge with the corresponding slot of the machine, then insert it completely. Once you remove the jammed paper here, open the side cover and then close it to clear the error message on the display.
  • Page 83 Remove the paper in the direction shown. To avoid tearing the Pull the jammed paper out in the direction shown. To avoid tearing paper, pull it out gently and slowly. 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.

  • Page 84: In The Multi-Purpose Tray

    In the multi-purpose tray In the fuser area or around the toner cartridge If the paper is not feeding properly, pull the paper out of the Note machine. 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 In the duplex unit area If the duplex unit is not inserted correctly, paper jam may occur. Make Open the side cover. sure that the duplex unit is inserted correctly. Gently pull the paper out through the exit area. Open the side cover.

  • Page 86: In The Stacker (Finisher)

    In the stacker (finisher) Finisher Jam 1, Finisher Duplex Jam Open the stacker front cover. Finisher Jam 0 Open the stacker front cover. Pull the stacker lever 1a down. If necessary, pull the stacker lever 1b down as well. Pull out the stacker lifting the stacker lever 1c up. Remove the jammed paper.

  • Page 87: Tips For Avoiding Paper Jams

    Pull up on the stacker lever and then close the stacker front cover. Load the paper into the tray with the long edge facing the front of the tray. If load the paper this way, printing both sides of the paper (Duplex) is not supported.
  • Page 88 Message Meaning Suggested solutions Message Meaning Suggested solutions Check Fax Kit The fax kit is not Reinstall the fax kit. If DHCP server error. DHCP server does Set the network installed, or the fax the problem persists, An Auto IP not work.
  • Page 89 The stacker is full of Remove printouts Full printouts. from the stacker. Invalid Drum The drum cartridge Install a Samsung- cartridge you have installed is genuine drum Front Jogger Fault Front Jogger is not Open the finisher not for your cartridge, designed operating.
  • Page 90 Meaning Suggested solutions Jam in Tray 2 Paper has jammed Clear the jam. Non Genuine The drum cartridge Install the Samsung- in the feeding area (Page 11.2 and Drum, Replace installed is not a genuine drum Jam in Tray 3 of the tray.
  • Page 91 The drum cartridge Replace a drum is at the end of its cartridge with a Stapler Fault Stapler is not Remove paper from life. When the drum Samsung-genuine operating. the output tray replacement drum cartridge. (finisher) and open message appears (Page 10.4)

  • Page 92: Solving Other Problems

    Or select Continue, replace a toner Condition Suggested solutions this message cartridge with a displays. Samsung-genuine The touch screen • Adjust the screen by the brightness dial. toner cartridge. does not show (Page 1.4) (Page 10.3) anything.

  • Page 93: Printing Problems

    Series PCL 6 or Samsung Open the front cover and remove the debris. default printer. SCX-6x45 Series PS as your • If an original does not feed into the machine, default printer in your the DADF rubber pad may need to be Windows.
  • Page 94 Settings and then Printers. Spool Settings may Right-click the Samsung The software Try printing a job from be set incorrectly. SCX-6x45 Series PCL 6 or application is another application. Samsung SCX-6x45 Series malfunctioning. PS machine icon, choose The operating system...

  • Page 95: Printing Quality Problems

    Printing quality problems Condition Suggested solutions If the inside of the machine is dirty or paper has been loaded improperly, White Spots White spots appears on the page: you may notice a reduction in print quality. See the table below to clear •...
  • Page 96 Condition Suggested solutions Condition Suggested solutions Vertical repetitive If marks repeatedly appear on the printed side Page skew • Ensure that the paper is loaded properly. defects of the page at even intervals: • Check the paper type and quality. (Page 4.3) •...

  • Page 97: Copying Problems

    Copying problems Condition Suggested solutions Loose toner • Clean the inside of the machine. Contact a Condition Suggested solutions service representative. Copies are too light Use Light and Dark arrows to darken or • Check the paper type and quality. or too dark.

  • 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 Condition Suggested solutions The machine dials The other fax machine may be turned off, out a number, but the of paper, or cannot answer incoming calls. The machine is not • Unplug the power cord and plug it in again. connection with the Speak with the other machine operator and ask working, there is no...

  • Page 100: Common Postscript Problems

    Common PostScript problems Problem Possible Cause and Solution The following situations are PS language specific and may occur when The machine does not • Check if the printer driver is installed in several printer languages are being used. print. your system. Open the Unified Driver configuration tool and switch to the Note Printers tab in the Printers configuration...
  • Page 101 Problem Possible Cause and Solution Problem Possible Cause and Solution The machine does not • Check if your machine is attached to The machine does not • Check if a document is loaded into the appear on the scan. your computer. Make sure that it is machine.

  • 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

    Accessories Ordering supplies and accessories You can purchase and install accessories to enhance your machine’s performance and capacity. This chapter provides information on purchasing cartridges and The following accessories are available for your machine: accessories available for your machine. Accessory Description Part number This chapter includes:...

  • 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. Press the Setup tab > Optional Service. Press Analog Fax . Set the option to Enable. Press OK. Unpack the new staple cartridge. Place the staple cartridge back into the stapler unit. Slide the stapler unit in until it locks in place.

  • Page 108: Specifications

    Item Description Specifications Toner cartridge yield Average Cartridge Yield 20,000 standard This chapter includes: pages. Declared yield value in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752. • General specifications • Printer specifications Drum cartridge yield Approx. 60,000 pages • Copier specifications Memory 256 MB (max. 384 MB) •...

  • Page 109: Copier Specifications

    Copier specifications Scanner specifications Item Description Item Description Copy speed Up to 43 cpm in A4 (45 cpm in Letter) Compatibility TWAIN standard / WIA standard Duplex copy speed • Simplex to Duplex (1-2): Up to 40 ipm in A4 Scanning method DADF and Flat-bed Color CCD (Charge Coupled Device) module...

  • 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 solving copy problems 11.18 scanning 7.6 text/photo 5.4 Admin Setting 1.7 the size of the originals 5.2 admin setting 9.1 time & date 9.3 altitude adjustment 9.3 transparencies 5.6 answering machine/fax 6.4 email address copy setup 9.3 authentication entering email addresses to input field 7.4 network accounting 9.6 Global 7.4 printing a report 9.2, 9.7...
  • Page 112 faxing clearing paper from the tray1 11.2 color mode 6.6 clearing the original from DADF 11.1 NetScan 7.5 darkness 6.6 clearing the original from scanner glass network duplex 6.5 11.2 port 1.3 enabling the fax kit option 9.7, 13.3 tips for avoiding paper jams 11.8 requirements 3.2 erasing background 6.6 Job Status 1.4, 1.7...
  • Page 113 7.3 specification 4.3 fax settings 6.7 print/report SMB/FTP setting 7.5 accounting reports 9.7 System timeout 3.4 Samsung site i configuration report 9.8 scan preset 7.8 e-mail confirmation report 9.8 Scan to Email 7.3 fax report 9.8, 10.1 confirmation 9.8 from the website 10.6...

  • Page 114: Software Section

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  • Page 115 OFTWARE SECTION ONTENTS NSTALLING RINTER OFTWARE IN INDOWS 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 RINTING Chapter 2: Printing a Document ......................
  • 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 ANEL 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 INUX Chapter 9: Getting Started ........................
  • Page 118 Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper ..............43 Duplex Printing ......................44 Scanning ..........................44 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 119: Installing Printer Software In Windows

    Typical Installation Installing Printer This is recommended for most users. All components necessary for printer operations will be installed. Software in Windows Make sure that the printer is connected to your computer and powered on. This chapter includes: Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. •...

  • Page 120: Custom Installation

    If not, click No to reprint it. • If necessary, select a language from the drop-down list. To register yourself as a user of Samsung Printers in order Select Custom installation. Click Next. to receive information from Samsung, select the checkbox and click Finish.
  • 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 Select Typical installation for a network printer. Click Next. 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.
  • Page 123 • If necessary, select a language from the drop-down list. of Samsung Printers in order to receive information from Samsung. If you so desire, select the corresponding Select Custom installation.
  • Page 124 : If you want to set a specific IP address on a specific of Samsung Printers in order to receive information from network printer, click the Set IP Address button. The Set IP Samsung.

  • Page 125: Reinstalling Printer Software

    Reinstalling Printer Software : If your printer is not already connected to the computer, the following window will appear. 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.

  • 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

    Open the document you want to print. Basic Printing Select Print from the File menu. The Print window is displayed. It may look slightly different depending on your application. This chapter explains the printing options and common printing The basic print settings are selected within the Print tasks in Windows.

  • Page 128: Printer Settings

    Layout Tab Printer Settings 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 You can use the printer properties window, which allows you to access all of the printer options you need when using your Printing.

  • Page 129: Paper Tab

    Paper Tab First Page This property allows you to print the first page using a different Use the following options to set the basic paper handling paper type from the rest of the document. You can select the specifications when you access the printer properties. See paper source for the first page.

  • Page 130: Graphics Tab

    Graphics Tab Advanced Options You can set advanced settings by clicking the Advanced Use the following Graphic options to adjust the print quality for Options button. your specific printing needs. See “Printing a Document” on • TrueType Options: This option determines what the driver page 13 for more information on accessing printer properties.

  • Page 131: Extras Tab

    Extras Tab • Use Printer Fonts: When Use Printer Fonts is checked, the printer uses the fonts that are stored in its memory (resident You can select output options for your document. See “Printing fonts) to print your document, rather than downloading the a 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 Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper (N-Up Printing) This chapter explains printing options and advanced printing tasks. You can select the number of pages to print on a single sheet of paper. To print more than one page per sheet, the pages will be reduced in size and arranged in the order you specify.

  • Page 134: Printing Posters

    Printing Posters Printing Booklets 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 Printing a Reduced or Enlarged Document You can print on both sides of a sheet of paper. Before printing, decide how you want your document oriented. You can change the size of a page’s content to appear larger or The options are: smaller on the printed page.

  • Page 136: Using Watermarks

    Editing a Watermark Using Watermarks To change the print settings from your software application, access printer properties. See “Printing a The Watermark option allows you to print text over an existing Document” on page 13. document. For example, you may want to have large gray Click the Extras tab and click the Edit button in the letters reading “DRAFT”...

  • Page 137: Using Overlays

    Using a Page Overlay Using Overlays After an overlay has been created, it is ready to be printed with your document. To print an overlay with a document: Create or open the document you want to print. What is an Overlay? To change the print settings from your software application, access printer properties.

  • Page 138: Using Windows Postscript Driver

    Advanced Using Windows You can use advanced settings by clicking the Advanced button. 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.

  • Page 139: Using Direct Printing Utility

    Using Direct Printing Printing Utility There are several ways you can print using Direct Printing Utility. This chapter explains how to use Direct Printing Utility to print PDF files without having to open the files. From the Direct Printing Utility window AUTION •...

  • Page 140: Sharing The Printer Locally

    Sharing the Printer Setting Up a Host Computer Locally Start Windows. From the Start menu select Printers and Faxes. You can connect the printer directly to a selected computer, Double-click your printer driver icon. which is called “host computer,” on the network. From the Printer menu, select Sharing.

  • Page 141: Scanning

    You can use SmarThru Office to scan images projects that you can print using Samsung SmarThru software or documents from local or network scanners. or the WIA driver.
  • Page 142 •Working area Click Scan on the tool bar of SmarThru Office window. - SmarThru Desktop: Created within the standard Adjust the scan settings. 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.

  • Page 143: Uninstalling Samsung Smarthru Office

    Uninstalling Samsung SmarThru Office Scanning Using the WIA Driver : Before beginning uninstallation, ensure that all Your machine also supports the Windows Image Acquisition applications are closed on your computer. (WIA) driver for scanning images. WIA is one of the standard ®...

  • Page 144: Using Smart Panel

    For details, See “Printer Settings” on page 14. 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...

  • Page 145: Using Printer Settings Utility

    Using Printer Settings Utility Changing the Smart Panel Program Settings Using the Printer Settings Utility, you can configure and check print settings. Right-click the Smart Panel icon on the Windows task bar and Right-click the Smart Panel icon on the Windows task bar select Options.

  • Page 146: Using Your Printer In Linux

    When the Terminal screen appears, type in: The supplied CD-ROM provides you with Samsung’s Unified If the CD-ROM is secondary master and the location to Linux Driver package for using your machine with a Linux mount is /mnt/cdrom, computer.

  • Page 147: Uninstalling The Unified Linux Driver

    If the CD-ROM is secondary master and the location to The installation program has added the Unified Driver mount is /mnt/cdrom, Configurator desktop icon and Samsung Unified Driver group to the system menu for your convenience. If you [root@localhost root]#mount -t iso9660 /dev/hdc /mnt/...

  • Page 148: Using The Unified Driver Configurator

    URI of your printer. You can also click the Startup Menu icon and select Samsung Unified Driver and then Unified Driver Configurator. You can use the following printer control buttons: Press each button on the Modules pane to switch to the •...

  • Page 149: Scanners Configuration

    In this window, you can monitor the activity of scanner devices, than one device (printer and scanner), it is necessary to view a list of installed Samsung MFP devices, change device organize proper access of “consumer” applications to these properties, and scan images.

  • Page 150: Configuring Printer Properties

    Configuring Printer Properties Printing a Document Using the properties window provided by the Printers configuration, you can change the various properties for your Printing from Applications machine as a printer. There are a lot of Linux applications that you are allowed to Open the Unified Driver Configurator.

  • 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 When you are finished, click Save on the toolbar. in the Preview Pane. Select the file directory where you want to save the image and enter the file name. Click Save. Adding Job Type Settings You can save your scan option settings to retrieve for a later scanning.
  • 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 Installing Software a Macintosh The PostScript driver CD-ROM that came with your machine provides you with the PPD file to use the PS driver, Apple LaserWriter driver, for printing on a Macintosh computer. Your machine supports Macintosh systems with a built-in USB Also, it provides you with the Twain driver for scanning on a interface or a 10/100 Base-TX network interface card.

  • Page 155: Scan Driver

    Double-click the Samsung_MFP on your Macintosh Click Add. desktop. If Auto Select does not work properly, select Samsung in Double-click the MAC_Installer folder. Printer Model and your printer name in Model Name. Double-click the MAC_Twain folder.

  • Page 156: Printing

    Changing Printer Settings Printing You can use advanced printing features when using your printer. From your Macintosh application, select Print from the File menu. The printer name which appears in the printer properties OTES window may differ depending on the printer in use. Except for •...
  • Page 157 Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet Printer Features Setting of Paper The Printer Features tab provides options for selecting the paper type and adjusting print quality. You can print more than one page on a single sheet of paper. Select Printer Features from the Presets drop-down list to This feature provides a cost-effective way to print draft pages.

  • Page 158: Duplex Printing

    Duplex Printing Scanning 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: If you want to scan documents using other software, you will need to use TWAIN-compliant software, such as Adobe Long-Edge Binding: Which is the conventional layout PhotoDeluxe or Adobe Photoshop.

  • Page 159: Oftware Section

    OFTWARE SECTION NDEX paper tray, set copy 25 advanced printing, use 19 Layout properties, set paper type, set Macintosh 42 Macintosh 43 Windows 14 print 37 Linux poster, print 20 driver, install 32 booklet printing 20 PostScript driver printer properties 36 installing 24 printing 36 print...
  • 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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