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  • Page 1 CLX-3170 Series Multi Functional Printer User’s Guide imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing a Samsung product. To receive a more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register...

  • Page 2: Features Of Your New Laser Product

    features of your new laser product Your new machine is equipped with a number of special features that improve the quality of the documents you print. With the machine, you can: SPECIAL FEATURES Print with excellent quality and speed • You can print in a full range of colors using cyan, magenta, yellow, and black.

  • Page 3: Features By Models

    FEATURES BY MODELS The machine is designed to support all of your document needs – from printing and copying, to more advanced networking solutions for your business. Basic features of this machine include: FEATURES USB 2.0 USB Memory Interface PictBridge ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) Network Interface Ethernet 10/100 Base TX wired LAN Network interface 802.11b/g wireless LAN...

  • Page 4: Finding More Information

    Help from the printer properties dialog box. Samsung website If you have Internet access, you can get help, support, printer drivers, manuals, and order information from the Samsung website, www.samsungprinter.com. 4_Features of your new laser product...

  • Page 5: Safety Information

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

  • Page 6: Laser Safety Statement

    LASER SAFETY STATEMENT The printer is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS 21 CFR, chapter 1 Subchapter J for Class I(1) laser products, and elsewhere is certified as a Class I laser product conforming to the requirements of IEC 825.

  • Page 7: Ozone Safety

    Contains Mercury, Dispose According to Local, State or Federal Laws.(U.S.A. only) POWER SAVER This printer contains advanced energy conservation technology that reduces power consumption when it is not in active use. When the printer does not receive data for an extended period of time, power consumption is automatically lowered.

  • Page 8: Canadian Radio Interference Regulations

    (this does not include extremities). This device should be used more than 20 cm (8 inches) from the body when wireless devices are on. The power output of the wireless device (or devices), which may be embedded in your printer, is well below the RF exposure limits as set by the FCC.
  • Page 9 RINGER EQUIVALENCE NUMBER The Ringer Equivalence Number and FCC Registration Number for this machine may be found on the label located on the bottom or rear of the machine. In some instances you may need to provide these numbers to the telephone company. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is a measure of the electrical load placed on the telephone line, and is useful for determining whether you have “overloaded”...
  • Page 10 PBXs of the European countries: In the event of problems, you should contact the Euro QA Lab of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. in the first instance. The product has been tested against TBR21. To assist in the use and application of terminal equipment which complies with this standard, the European Telecommunication Standards Institute (ETSI) has issued an advisory document (EG 201 121) which contains notes and additional requirements to ensure network compatibility of TBR21 terminals.
  • Page 11 Notified Body Registration Number and the Alert Symbol is on the system label. The power output of the wireless device or devices that may be embedded in you printer is well below the RF exposure limits as set by the European Commission through the R&TTE directive.

  • Page 12: Regulatory Compliance Statements

    The power output of the wireless device or devices that may be embedded in your printer is well below the RF exposure limits as known at this time. Because the wireless devices (which may be embedded into your printer) emit less energy than is allowed in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, manufacturer believes these devices are safe for use.

  • Page 13: Openssl License

    OPENSSL LICENSE Copyright (c) 1998-2001 The OpenSSL Project. All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer. 2.
  • Page 14 14_Safety information...
  • Page 15 Safety information_15...

  • Page 16: Table Of Contents

    Machine overview Front view Rear view Control panel overview Understanding the Status LED Acknowledging the status of the toner cartridge Menu overview Supplied software Printer driver features Printer driver GETTING STARTED Setting up the hardware System requirements Windows Macintosh Linux...
  • Page 17 Gray enhance copying Setting copy timeout SCANNING Scanning basics Scanning from the control panel Setting scan information in Samsung Scan Manager. Scanning to application programs Scanning by a network connection Scanning to Email Changing the settings for each scan job...
  • Page 18 contents USING USB MEMORY DEVICE 18_Contents Changing the default document settings Printing sent fax report automatically Setting up Address Book About USB memory Plugging in a USB memory device Scanning to a USB memory device Scanning Customizing Scan to USB Printing from a USB memory device To print a document from a USB memory device: Backing up data...
  • Page 19 CONTACT SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE Samsung Scan Manager problems Fax problems Common Windows problems Common Linux problems Common Macintosh problems ORDERING SUPPLIES Supplies How to purchase SPECIFICATIONS General specifications Printer specifications Scanner specifications Copier specifications Facsimile specifications GLOSSARY INDEX Contents_19...

  • Page 20: Front View

    Scanner glass Tray 1 Document input tray Scan unit 20 _Introduction • Menu overview • Supplied software • Printer driver features Rear view Extension telephone socket Handle (EXT) Telephone line socket Power receptacle Network port Rear cover USB port Power switch...

  • Page 21: Control Panel Overview

    CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW You can copy both sides of the ID Card like a ID Copy driver’s license to a single side of paper. (See "ID card copying" on page 42.) Allows you to directly print files stored on a USB Memory device when it is inserted into the USB Direct USB memory port on the front of your machine.

  • Page 22: Understanding The Status Led

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

  • Page 23: Menu Overview

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

  • Page 24: Supplied Software

    You must install the machine software using the supplied CD to use your machine as a printer and a scanner, after you have set up your machine and connected it to your computer. CD provides you with the following software.

  • Page 25: Getting Started

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

  • Page 26: System Requirements

    SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Before you begin, ensure that your system meets the following requirements: Windows Your machine supports the following Windows operating systems. REQUIREMENT (RECOMMENDED) OPERATING SYSTEM Windows Pentium II 400 MHz (Pentium III 933 MHz) 2000 Windows XP Pentium III 933 MHz (Pentium IV 1 GHz) Windows Pentium III 933 MHz...

  • Page 27: Setting Up The Network

    Setting network values 1. Print the machine’s network configuration report to find your machine’s MAC address. See "Printing reports" on page 61. 2. From the Windows Start menu, select All Programs > Samsung Network Printer Utilities > SetIP > SetIP. 3. Click to open the TCP/IP configuration window.

  • Page 28: Installing The Software

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

  • Page 29: Using A Wireless Network(Clx-3175Fw Only

    USING A WIRELESS NETWORK(CLX-3175FW ONLY) You must configure the appropriate network parameters to use your printer in a wireless network. To do this, you can use both control panel and SyncThru Web Service, an embedded web site of your printer. This section gives you basic information on 802.11b/g network parameters which...

  • Page 30: Configuring Wireless Network From Syncthru Web Service

    You must configure the appropriate network parameters to use your printer in a wireless network. You can use SyncThru™ Web Service, an embedded web site of your printer. This section gives you basic information on 802.11b/g network parameters which can be configured from the SyncThru™...

  • Page 31: Machine's Basic Settings

    Before you set the altitude value, find the altitude where you are using the machine. 1. Ensure that you have installed the printer driver with the provided Printer Software CD. 2. Double-click the Smart Panel icon on the Windows task bar (or Notification Area in Linux).

  • Page 32: Entering Characters Using The Number Keypad

    • Alarm Sound: Turns the alarm sound on or off. With this option set to an alarm tone sounds when an error occurs or fax communication ends. • Speaker: Turns on or off the sounds from the telephone line through the speaker, such as a dial tone or a fax tone.

  • Page 33: Auto Continue

    Auto continue This is the option to set the machine to continue printing or not, in case the paper size you have set and the paper within the tray mismatches. 1. Press Menu until System Setup appears on the bottom line of the display and press OK.

  • Page 34: On The Scanner Glass

    loading originals and print media This chapter introduces you how to load originals and print media into your machine. This chapter includes: • Loading originals • Selecting print media • Changing the size of the paper in the paper tray LOADING ORIGINALS You can use the scanner glass or ADF to load an original for copying, scanning, and sending a fax.

  • Page 35: Selecting Print Media

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

  • Page 36: Specifications On Print Media

    Specifications on print media TYPE SIZE Plain paper Letter Legal US Folio Oficio JIS B5 ISO B5 Executive Statement Envelope Envelope Monarch Envelope 6 3/4 Envelope No. 10 Envelope No. 9 Envelope DL Envelope C5 Envelope C6 Thick paper Refer to the Plain paper section Thin paper Refer to the Plain...

  • Page 37: Media Sizes Supported In Each Mode

    0.1 second. Check your machine’s specification to view the fusing temperature, see "Printer specifications" on page 87. The extra flaps and strips might cause wrinkling, creasing, or jams, and may even damage the fuser.

  • Page 38: Changing The Size Of The Paper In The Paper Tray

    During the fusing process, wet ink can come off preprinted paper, reducing print quality. Using photographic paper or coated paper may cause problems, requiring repairs. Such repairs are not covered by Samsung’s warranty or service agreements. CHANGING THE SIZE OF THE PAPER IN THE...
  • Page 39 Slide the tray 1 back into the machine. 7. After loading paper, set the paper type and size for the tray. See "Setting the paper size and type" on page 40. • Due to insufficient paper in the tray, the paper length guide can be pushed to inside, load enough paper.

  • Page 40: Printing On Special Print Materials

    2. When you print in application, start the print menu. 3. Before you print, open printer properties. 4. Press the Paper tab in printer properties, and select an appropriate paper type. If you want to use a label, set the paper type to Label.

  • Page 41: Changing The Settings For Each Copy

    copying This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for copying documents. This chapter includes: • Copying • Changing the settings for each copy • Changing the default copy settings COPYING 1. Press Copy. Ready to Copy appears on the top line of the display. 2.

  • Page 42: Changing The Default Copy Settings

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

  • Page 43: Clone Copying

    5. Press Stop/Clear to return to ready mode. Your original is divided into 9 portions. Each portion is scanned and printed one by one in the following order: Clone copying Your machine can print multiple image copies from the original document on a single page.

  • Page 44: Scanning From The Control Panel

    You can scan the originals with your machine via an USB cable or the network. • Samsung Scan Manager: You just walk to the machine with the originals and scan them from the control panel then, the scanned data will be stored in the connected computers My Documents folder. When the setup installation is completed, then you have installed the Samsung Scan Manager on your computer already.

  • Page 45: Scanning By A Network Connection

    If you selected Network PC, select your registered user ID and enter the PIN. Press OK. • ID is the same ID as the registered ID for Samsung Scan Manager. • PIN is the 4 digit number registered for Samsung Scan Manager.

  • Page 46: Changing The Settings For Each Scan Job

    10. Press the left/right arrow until the file format you want appears and press OK or Start. The machine begins scanning and then sends the email. 11. If the machine asks if you want to log off your account, press the left/ right arrow to select Yes or No and press OK.

  • Page 47: Printing Address Book

    Searching with a particular first letter 1. If necessary, press Scan/Email. 2. Press Address Book until Search & Send appears on the bottom line of the display and press OK. 3. Press the left/right arrow until the number category you want appears and press OK.
  • Page 48 48 _Scanning...

  • Page 49: Canceling A Print Job

    For details about printing, see Software section. CANCELING A PRINT JOB If the print job is waiting in a print queue or print spooler, such as the printer group in Windows, delete the job as follows: 1. Click the Windows Start menu.

  • Page 50: Setting The Fax Header

    Originals with normal sized characters. Fine Originals containing small characters or thin lines or originals printed using a dot-matrix printer. Superfine Originals containing extremely fine detail. Super Fine mode is enabled only if the machine with which you are communicating also supports the Super Fine resolution.

  • Page 51: Sending A Fax Automatically

    Darkness You can select the default contrast mode to fax your originals lighter or darker. 1. Press Fax. 2. Press Menu, and then OK when Fax Feature appears on the bottom line of the display. 3. Press OK when Darkness appears. 4.

  • Page 52: Sending A Delayed Fax

    9. When you have finished entering fax numbers, press the left/right arrow to select No at the Another No.? prompt and press OK. The original is scanned into memory before transmission. The display shows memory capacity and the number of pages being stored in memory.

  • Page 53: Receiving A Fax

    RECEIVING A FAX Changing receiving modes 1. Press Fax. 2. Press Menu until Fax Setup appears on the bottom line of the display and press OK. 3. Press the left/right arrow until Receiving appears and press OK. 4. Press OK when Receive Mode appears. 5.

  • Page 54: Receiving In Secure Receiving Mode

    6. When your machine begins to ring, do not answer the call. The machine requires several rings to learn the pattern. When the machine completes learning, the display shows Completed DRPD Setup. If the DRPD setup fails, Error DRPD Ring appears. Press OK when DRPD Mode appears and start over from step 4.

  • Page 55: Fax Setup

    7. Enter the number of the fax machine to which faxes are to be sent and press OK. 8. Enter the starting time and press OK. 9. Enter the ending time and press OK. 10. Press Stop/Clear to return to ready mode. Subsequent received faxes will be forwarded to the specified fax machine.

  • Page 56: Changing The Default Document Settings

    OPTION DESCRIPTION Auto Reduction When receiving a fax containing pages as long as or longer than the paper loaded in the paper tray, the machine can reduce the size of the original to fit the size of the paper loaded in the machine. Turn on this feature if you want to automatically reduce an incoming page.
  • Page 57 Group dial numbers If you frequently send the same document to several destinations, you can group these destinations and set them under a group dial number. You can then use a group dial number to send a document to all of the destinations within the group.

  • Page 58: Plugging In A Usb Memory Device

    using USB memory device This chapter explains how to use a USB memory device with your machine. This chapter includes: • About USB memory • Plugging in a USB memory device • Scanning to a USB memory device • Printing from a USB memory device ABOUT USB MEMORY USB memory devices are available with a variety of memory capacities to give you more room for storing documents, presentations, downloaded...

  • Page 59: Customizing Scan To Usb

    6. Press OK when Yes appears to scan more pages. Load an original and press Color Start or Black Start. Regardless of the button you press, the color mode is decided as customized. (See “Customizing Scan to USB” on page 59.) Otherwise, press the left/right arrow to select No and press OK.

  • Page 60: Managing Usb Memory

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

  • Page 61: Printing A Report

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

  • Page 62: Clearing Memory

    CLEARING MEMORY You can selectively clear information stored in your machine’s memory. For CLX-3170FN/CLX-3175FN/CLX-3175FW users, before clearing the memory, make sure that all fax jobs have been completed, or you will lose those jobs. 1. Press Menu until System Setup appears on the bottom line of the display and press OK.
  • Page 63 4. Pull the waste toner container out of the machine using its handle. 5. Pull the imaging unit out of the machine using the groove on the front of the imaging unit. • Do not touch the green surface, the imaging unit with your hands or any other material.

  • Page 64: Cleaning The Scan Unit

    Cleaning the scan unit Keeping the scan unit clean helps ensure the best possible copies. We suggest that you clean the scan unit at the start of each day and during the day, as needed. 1. Slightly dampen a soft lint-free cloth or paper towel with water. 2.

  • Page 65: Maintaining The Cartridge

    MAINTAINING THE CARTRIDGE Toner cartridge storage To get the most from the toner cartridge, keep the following guidelines in mind: • Do not remove the toner cartridge from its package until ready for use. • Do not refill the toner cartridge. The machine warranty does not cover damage caused by using a refilled cartridge.

  • Page 66: Sending New Toner Notification

    3. Grasp the handles on the toner cartridge and pull to remove the cartridge from the machine. 4. Take a new toner cartridge out of its package. • Don't use sharp objects, such as a knife or scissors, to open the toner cartridge package.

  • Page 67: Replacing The Imaging Unit

    REPLACING THE IMAGING UNIT When the life span of the imaging unit has expired, the Smart Panel program window appears on the computer, indicating the imaging unit needs to be replaced. Otherwise your machine stops printing. 1. Turn the machine off, then wait a few minutes for the machine to cool. 2.

  • Page 68: Replacing The Waste Toner Container

    8. Insert the waste toner container into position and then push it to make sure that it is firmly seated in place. 9. Slide four toner cartridges back into the machine. 10. Close the front cover firmly. If the front cover is not completely closed, the machine will not operate.

  • Page 69: Maintenance Parts

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

  • Page 70: Clearing Document Jams

    troubleshooting This chapter gives helpful information for what to do if you encounter an error. This chapter includes: • Tips for avoiding paper jams • Clearing document jams • Clearing paper jams TIPS FOR AVOIDING PAPER JAMS By selecting the correct media types, most paper jams can be avoided. When a paper jam occurs, follow the steps outlined on page 70.

  • Page 71: Roller Misfeed

    Roller misfeed 1. Open the scanner lid. 2. Seize the misfeed paper, and remove the paper from the feed area by carefully pulling it to the right using both hands. 3. Close the scanner lid. Then load the removed pages back into the ADF. CLEARING PAPER JAMS When a paper jam occurs, the warning message appears on the display screen.

  • Page 72: In The Paper Exit Area

    2. Open the inner cover. 3. Carefully take the jammed paper out of the machine. Do not touch the fuser inside the inner cover. It is hot and could cause burns! The fuser's operating temperature is 180°C (356°F). Take care when removing paper from the machine. 4.
  • Page 73 6. Open the scan unit. 7. Carefully take the jammed paper out of the machine. 8. Lowering down the scan unit gently and slowly until it is completely closed. Make sure that it is securely latched. Be careful not to pinch your fingers! 9.

  • Page 74: Understanding Display Messages

    Install the imaging unit. not installed. The toner cartridge is Install the toner not installed. cartridge. The toner cartridge Install the a Samsung- you have installed is genuine toner cartridge not for your machine. designed for your machine. The machine has...
  • Page 75 The arrow indicates since its characteristics which color toner may significantly differ cartridge. from the genuine. We recommend Samsung- genuine color toner cartridge. This message Replace the toner appears between cartridge with a new one. Toner Empty and (See "Replacing the...
  • Page 76 Replace the corresponding toner cartridge with a Samsung-genuine cartridge. (See "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 65.) Take out the toner cartridge and thoroughly shake it. By doing this,...

  • Page 77: Solving Other Problems

    Check the does not print. power switch and the power source. The machine is not Select Samsung CLX-3170 selected as the Series as your default printer default printer. in your Windows. Check the machine for the following: •...

  • Page 78: Printing Quality Problems

    Thin Paper tab the wrong paper within the printer properties. source. Select the correct paper source. See the printer driver help screen. A print job is The job may be very Reduce the complexity of the complex.
  • Page 79 Try a different kind or brand of paper. • Change the printer option and try again. Go to printer properties, click Paper tab, and set type to Thick Paper. Refer to the Software section for details.

  • Page 80: Copying Problems

    Turn over the stack of paper in the tray. Also try rotating the paper 180° in the tray. • Change the printer option and try again. Go to printer properties, click Paper tab, and set type to Thin Paper. Refer to the Software section for details.

  • Page 81: Samsung Scan Manager Problems

    • “Invalid handle.” • “Scanning has failed.” Samsung Scan Manager problems CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS I cannot use the Check your operating system. Supporting operating systems are Windows 2000/XP/ Samsung Scan Vista.

  • Page 82: Fax Problems

    SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS “File in Use” Exit all software applications. Remove all software from the StartUp Group, then restart message appears Windows. Reinstall the printer driver. during installation. “General Protection Close all other applications, reboot Windows and try printing again. Fault”, “Exception OE”, “Spool32”, or...

  • Page 83: Common Linux Problems

    Common Linux problems CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS The machine does • Check if the printer driver is installed in your not print. system. Open Unified Driver configurator and switch to the Printers tab in Printers configuration window to look at the list of available printers.

  • Page 84: Common Macintosh Problems

    Check if the port is not busy. Since functional components of MFP (printer and scanner) share the same I/O interface (port), the situation of simultaneous access of different “consumer”...

  • Page 85: How To Purchase

    • How to purchase HOW TO PURCHASE To order Samsung-authorized supplies or accessories, contact your local Samsung dealer or the retailer where you purchased your machine, or visit www.samsung.com/supplies information on calling for technical support. PART NUMBER CLT-K409S (Black)

  • Page 86: Specifications

    This chapter guides you about this machine’s specifications such as various features. This chapter include: • General specifications • Printer specifications • Scanner specifications GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS The symbol * optional feature depending on machines. ITEM DESCRIPTION ADF Capacity Up to 15 sheets 75 g/m (20 lb bond) •...

  • Page 87: Printer Specifications

    PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS ITEM DESCRIPTION Printing method Color laser beam printing Printing speed • Black & White: Up to 16 ppm (A4), 17 ppm (Letter) • Color: Up to 4 ppm(A4), 4 ppm (Letter) First print out Black & • From ready: Less than 14 seconds...

  • Page 88: Facsimile Specifications

    FACSIMILE SPECIFICATIONS The fax feature may not be supported depending on machines. ITEM DESCRIPTION Compatibility ITU-T G3 Applicable line Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) or behind PABX Data coding MH/MR/MMR/JBIG/JPEG Modem speed 33.6 Kbps Transmission Up to 3 seconds/page speed Maximum 356 mm (14 inches) document length...

  • Page 89: Control Panel

    Default The value or setting that is in effect when taking a printer out of its box state, reset, or initialized. DHCP A Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a client-server networking protocol.

  • Page 90: Fuser Unit

    (such as the Internet or an intranet). Fuser Unit The part of a laser printer that melts the toner onto the print media. It consists of a hot roller and a back-up roller. After toner is transferred onto the paper, the fuser unit applies heat and pressure to ensure that the toner stays on the paper permanently, which is why paper is warm when it comes out of a laser printer.
  • Page 91 Today NetWare supports TCP/IP as well as IPX/SPX. Organic Photo Conductor (OPC) is a mechanism that makes a virtual image for print using a laser beam emitted from a laser printer, and it is usually green or gray colored and a cylinder shaped.

  • Page 92: Toner Cartridge

    Toner Cartridge A kind of bottle within a machine like printer which contains toner. Toner is a powder used in laser printers and photocopiers, which forms the text and images on the printed paper. Toner can be melted by the heat of the fuser, causing it to bind to the fibers in the paper.
  • Page 93 index Address Book group dial numbers 57 speed dial numbers 56 Address Book, use ADF, load adjustment altitude 31 alarm sound Ans/Fax mode, receiving mode background image, adjust characters, enter cleaning inside 62 outside 62 scan unit 64 clock mode control panel copying 2-up, 4-up 42...
  • Page 94 problem, solve copying 80 faxing 82 Linux 83 Network Scan 81 paper feeding 77 printing quality 78 scanning 81 Windows 82 receiving a fax in Ans/Fax mode 53 in DRPD mode 53 in Fax mode 53 in Secure Receiving mode 54 in Tel mode 53 receiving modes redialing...

  • Page 95: 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 ARGENTINE 0800-333-3733 AUSTRALIA 1300 362 603 AUSTRIA 0800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) BELGIUM 0032 (0)2 201 24 18 BRAZIL 0800-124-421...
  • Page 96 444 77 11 U.A.E 800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) 8000-4726 0845 SAMSUNG (726-7864) U.S.A. 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) UKRAINE 8-800-502-0000 UZBEKISTAN 8-10-800-500-55-500 VENEZUELA 0-800-100-5303 VIETNAM 1 800 588 889 WEB SITE www.samsung.com/ch www.samsung.com www.samsung.com/th www.samsung.com/latin www.samsung.com www.samsung.com www.samsung.com www.samsung.com/us www.samsung.com www.samsung.com.uz www.samsung.com/latin www.samsung.com Contact SAMSUNG worldwide_ 96...
  • Page 97 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.
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  • Page 99: Software Section

    Samsung Printer Software section...
  • Page 100 Installing Software for Local Printing ... 4 Installing Software for Network Printing ... 7 Reinstalling Printer Software ... 10 Removing Printer Software ... 11 Installing mono printer driver ... 11 ASIC Chapter 2: Printing a Document ... 12 Printing to a file (PRN) ... 13 Printer Settings ...
  • Page 101 Setting Up a Host Computer ... 22 Setting Up a Client Computer ... 22 CANNING Chapter 5: Scanning Using Samsung SmarThru ... 23 Uninstalling Samsung SmarThru ... 23 Using Samsung SmarThru ... 23 Using Onscreen Help File ... 24 Scanning Process with TWAIN-enabled Software ... 25 Scanning Using the WIA Driver ...
  • Page 102 RINTER WITH A Chapter 8: Installing Software ... 37 Uninstalling software ... 37 Using SetIP program ... 38 Setting Up the Printer ... 38 For a Network-connected ... 38 For a USB-connected ... 39 Printing ... 40 Printing a Document ... 40 Changing Printer Settings ...

  • Page 103: Installing Printer Software In Windows

    Installing Software for Local Printing A local printer is a printer directly attached to your computer using the printer cable supplied with your printer, such as a USB or parallel cable. If your printer is attached to a network, skip this step and go to “Installing Software for Network Printing”...

  • Page 104: 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 105 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 106: Installing Software For Network Printing

    Select a setup option you want, click Next. Then the Set IP Address window appears. Do as follows: 1.Select a printer to be set with a specific IP address from the list. Installing Printer Software in Windows...
  • Page 107 Select the printer you want to install from the list and then click Next. • If you do not see your printer on the list, click Update to refresh the list, or select Add TCP/IP Port to add your printer to the network. To add the printer to the network, enter the port name and the IP address for the printer.
  • Page 108 Select the printer you want to install from the list and then click Next. • If you do not see your printer on the list, click Update to refresh the list, or select Add TCP/IP Port to add your printer to the network. To add the printer to the network, enter the port name and the IP address for the printer.

  • Page 109: Reinstalling Printer Software

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

  • Page 110: Removing Printer Software

    Installing mono printer driver This printer provides you the printer drivers with a mono driver so you can use your printer as a monochrome printer. You must install the mono driver on your computer. Following steps guide you through the step by step installation process.

  • Page 111: Basic Printing

    Please refer to the OS Compatibility section of Printer Specifications in your Printer User’s Guide. • If you need to know the exact name of your printer, you can check the supplied CD-ROM. • When you select an option in printer properties, you may see...

  • Page 112: Printing To A File (Prn)

    Select the folder and assign a name of the file and then click OK. 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.

  • Page 113: Layout Tab

    Cotton: 20 lb to 24 lb (75~90 g/m 25 % and Gilbert 100 %. Plain Paper: Normal plain paper. Select this type if your printer is monochrome and printing on the 16 lb (60 g/m Recycled Paper: 20 lb to 24 lb (75~90 g/m Basic Printing ) thick paper.

  • Page 114: Advanced Options

    Use the following Graphic options to adjust the print quality for your specific printing needs. See “Printing a Document” on page 12 for more information on accessing printer properties. Click the Graphic tab to display the properties shown below. Quality The Quality options you can select may vary depending on your printer model.

  • Page 115: Extras Tab

    To use a saved setting, select the item from the Favorites drop down list. The printer is now set to print according to the Favorites setting you selected. To delete a Favorites item, select it from the list and click Delete.

  • Page 116: Advanced Printing

    User’s Guide may differ depending on the printer in use. However the composition of the printer properties window is similar. • If you need to know the exact name of your printer, you can check the supplied CD-ROM. This chapter includes: •...

  • Page 117: Printing Posters

    Printing Booklets This printer feature allows you to print your document on both sides of the paper and arranges the pages so that the paper can be folded in half after printing to produce a booklet.

  • Page 118: Printing On Both Sides Of Paper

    Click OK and print the document. : If your printer does not have a duplex unit, you should complete the printing job manually. The printer prints every other page of the document first. After printing the first side of your job, the Printing Tip window appears.

  • Page 119: Using Watermarks

    “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. Using an Existing Watermark To change the print settings from your software application, access printer properties.

  • Page 120: Using Overlays

    Regards WORLD BEST print a letter with your company’s letterhead, you do not need to load preprinted letterhead paper in the printer. You need only tell the printer to print the letterhead overlay on your document. Creating a New Page Overlay To use a page overlay, you must create a new page overlay containing your logo or image.

  • Page 121: Sharing The Printer Locally

    Please refer to the OS Compatibility section of Printer Specifications in your Printer User’s Guide. • If you need to know the exact name of your printer, you can check the supplied CD-ROM. Setting Up a Host Computer Start Windows.

  • Page 122: 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 123: Using Onscreen Help File

    The SmarThru 4 window opens. Make sure that your printer is selected. •Scan To Allows you to scan an image and save it to an application or folder, email it, or publish it on a web site. •Image Allows you to edit an image you have saved as a graphic file and send it to a selected application or folder, email it, or publish it on a web site.

  • Page 124: Scanning Process With Twain-Enabled Software

    Scanning Process with TWAIN- enabled Software If you want to scan documents using other software, you will need to use TWAIN-compliant software, such as Adobe Photoshop. The first time you scan with your machine, select it as your TWAIN source in the application you use. The basic scanning process involves a number of steps: Make sure that your machine and computer are turned on and properly connected to each other.

  • Page 125: Using Smart Panel

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

  • Page 126: Opening The Troubleshooting Guide

    Driver Setting (Only for Windows) You can use the printer properties window, which allows you to access all of the printer options you need for using your printer. For details, See “Printer Settings” on page 13. Opening the Troubleshooting Guide Using the troubleshooting guide, you can view solutions for error status problems.

  • Page 127: 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 128: 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 129: Using Setip Program

    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 130: Printers 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 131: Ports Configuration

    I/O port. The Samsung Unified Linux Driver package provides an appropriate port sharing mechanism that is used by Samsung printer and scanner drivers. The drivers address their devices via so-called MFP ports. The current status of any MFP port can be viewed via the Ports Configuration.

  • Page 132: Printing A Document

    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 133: Scanning A Document

    The status bar appears on the bottom left of the window to show you the progress of the scan. To cancel scanning, click Cancel. The scanned image appears in the new Image Manager tab. Using Your Printer in Linux Drag the pointer to set the image area to be scanned.

  • Page 134: Using The Image Manager

    The Image Manager application provides you with menu commands and tools to edit your scanned image. You can use the following tools to edit the image: Tools Using Your Printer in Linux Use these tools to edit the image. Function Saves the image.
  • Page 135 Allows you to adjust the brightness or contrast of the image, or to invert the image. Shows the properties of the image. For further details about the Image Manager application, refer to the onscreen help. Using Your Printer in Linux...

  • Page 136: Using Your Printer With A Macintosh

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

  • Page 137: Using Setip Program

    Print the machine’s network information report which includes your machine’s MAC address. Open the Library folder → Printers → Samsung → Your printer model name → SetIP. Double click the SetIPApplet.html file. The certificate window appears, click Trust.

  • Page 138: For A Usb-Connected

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

  • Page 139: Printing

    • You can check your printer name in the supplied CD- ROM. Printing a Document When you print with a Macintosh, you need to check the printer software setting in each application you use. Follow these steps to print from a Macintosh.

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

    To print a border around each page on the sheet, select the option you want from the Border drop-down list. Click Print, and the printer prints the selected number of pages on one side of each page. Using Your Printer with a Macintosh...

  • Page 141: Scanning

    Set Scan Button allows you to change the saving destination and scan settings, add or delete application program and format files. You can change the scanning machine by using Change port. (Local or Network) Press OK after setting is done. Using Your Printer with a Macintosh...
  • Page 142 32 printing 33 scanning 34 Macintosh driver install 37 uninstall 37 printing 40 scanning 42 setting up the printer 38 MFP driver, install Linux 28 n-up printing Macintosh 41 Windows 17 orientation, print 33 Windows 14 overlay create 21...
  • Page 143 Linux 34 SmarThru 23 TWAIN 25 WIA driver 25 scanning from Macintosh 42 setting darkness 15 favorites 16 image mode 15 resolution Windows 15 toner save 15 true-type option 15 software install Macintosh 37 Windows 4 reinstall Windows 10 system requirements Macintosh 37 uninstall Macintosh 37...

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