Page 2 USB flash drive. This guide also provides the basic description of the multi-function application, Samsung SmarThru. SmarThru allows you to scan and edit images and to scan for copying. SmarThru also lets you access scanned images that you can then email from your computer.
Page 3 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE If you have any comments or questions regarding Samsung products, contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. Country CANADA MEXICO U.S.A ARGENTINE BRAZIL CHILE COSTA RICA ECUADOR EL SALVADOR GUATEMALA JAMAICA PANAMA PUERTO RICO REP. DOMINICA TRINIDAD &...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Setting the Paper Size and Type ... 2.20 Setting Sounds (SCX-4720F/4720FS Only) ... 2.21 Using the Save Modes ... 2.23 About Samsung Software ... 2.26 Installing Samsung Software in Windows ... 2.28 Repairing Software ... 2.34 Removing Software ... 2.35 Using the Printer Settings Utility ... 2.37 Chapter 3: Selecting Print Materials ...
Page 6 Printing to the Rear Output Slot (Face up) ... 3.11 RINTING Chapter 4: Printing a Document in Windows ... 4.2 Canceling a Print Job ... 4.3 Printer Settings ... 4.4 Layout tab ... 4.5 Paper Tab ... 4.6 Graphic Tab ... 4.8 Extras Tab ... 4.10 About Tab ...
Page 7 Chapter 6: Scanning Basics ... 6.2 Scanning From the Control Panel to an Application ... 6.3 Scanning Using Samsung SmarThru ... 6.4 Scanning Using the WIA Driver ... 6.7 Scanning to USB Flash Drive ... 6.8 Scanning Using the Network Scan (SCX-4720F/4720FS Only) ...
Page 8 Printing a Phonebook List ... 7.27 Sending Broadcast Faxes ... 7.28 Sending a Delayed Fax ... 7.29 Sending a Priority Fax ... 7.31 Adding Documents To a Scheduled Fax ... 7.33 Canceling a Scheduled Fax ... 7.34 Using Secure Receiving Mode ... 7.35 Printing Reports ...
Page 9 Printing from Applications ... A.12 Printing Files ... A.13 Using the Image Editor ... A.17 SING INDOWS (SCX-4520S/4720FS O Installing PostScript Drivers ... B.2 Repairing PostScript Drivers ... B.4 Removing PostScript Drivers ... B.4 Accessing Printer Properties ... B.5 Printer Settings ... B.6...
Page 10 Installing Memory DIMM ... E.2 Removing a Memory DIMM ... E.5 Installing a Network Interface Card ... E.6 Installing an Optional Tray ... E.10 Setting Tray 2 in the Printer Properties ... E.12 PECIFICATIONS Appendix F: General Specifications ... F.2 Scanner and Copier Specifications ...
Page 11 Important Precautions and Safety Information When using this machine, these basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock and injury to people: 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Use common sense whenever operating electrical appliances. 3.
Page 12: Laser Safety Statement
18. Use only No.26 AWG or larger telephone line cord. 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 13: Ozone Safety
This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal. Mercury Safety LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS. For details see lamprecycle.org, eiae.org, or call 1-800-Samsung.
Page 14: Radio Frequency Emissions
Intentional emitter per FCC Part 15 Low power, Radio LAN type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless communication devices), operating in the 2.4 GHz Band, may be present (embedded) in your printer system. This section is only applicable if these devices are present. Refer to the system label to verify the presence of wireless devices.
Page 15 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 16 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 17 Directive 1999/5/EC. The product has been designed to work with the national 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.
Page 18: 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...
Page 19 allowed in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, manufacturer believes these devices are safe for use. Regardless of the power levels, care should be taken to minimize human contact during normal operation. As a general guideline, a separation of 20 cm (8 inches) between the wireless device and the body, for use of a wireless device near the body (this does not include extremities) is typical.
Page 20 Replacing the Fitted Plug (for UK Only) MPORTANT The mains lead for this machine is fitted with a standard (BS 1363) 13 amp plug and has a 13 amp fuse. When you change or examine the fuse, you must re-fit the correct 13 amp fuse.
Page 22 Differences Between British and American English British English (Re)dialling Colour Emphasise Recognise Organise Authorise Cancelling Customise Grey American English (Re)dialing Color Emphasize Recognize Organize Authorize Canceling Customize Gray...
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Page 24: Chapter 1: Ntroduction
NTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this Samsung multifunctional product. Your machine provides printing, copying, scanning, and faxing (SCX-4720F/4720FS only) functions! This chapter includes: • Special Features • Understanding Component Locations...
Page 25 Special Features Your new machine is equipped with special features that improve the print quality. You can: Print with excellent quality and speed • You can print up to 1200 dpi [Best]. See page 4.8. • Your machine prints A4-sized paper at up to 20 ppm and letter-sized paper at up to 22 ppm (pages per minute).
Page 26 This tray reduces how often you have to add paper to the machine. • A PostScript 3 Emulation* (PS) enables PS printing (SCX-4520S/4720FS only). • A Network interface enables network printing. You can add the optional network interface card. You can also use an optional wireless network interface.
Page 27: Machine Features
The table below lists a general overview of features supported by your machine. (S: Standard, O: Option) IEEE 1284 Parallel USB 2.0 PostScript Emulation Network Interface (Ethernet 10/100 Base TX) Wireless LAN (802.11b Wireless LAN) NTRODUCTION SCX-4520/ Features 4720F SCX-4520S/ 4720FS...
Page 28: Front View
Understanding Component Locations These are the main components of your machine: Front View Automatic Document Feeder USB Flash Drive Port Paper Output Extension Paper Tray (Tray 1) Multipurpose Tray Document Guides Document Input Tray Document Output Tray Optional Paper Tray (Tray 2) The figure above shows an SCX-4720F.
Page 29: Rear View
Rear View Rear Door Rear Output Slot (Face Up) Power Switch AC Power Cord Connector (for the SCX-4720F/4720FS) This wireless network antenna is not supplied with the machine. It is an option that must be purchased and installed separately. The network port is not fitted as standard on the machine. You can purchase an optional network card and install it separately.
Page 30: Control Panel Functions
Allows you to access a list of your PC software programs that an image can be scanned to. You must create the scan list using the Samsung software (Printer Settings Utility) provided with this machine. Also allows you to scan and save documents in a USB flash drive, and manage it when it is inserted into the USB port of your machine.
Page 31 NTRODUCTION Confirms the selection on the display. Enters Menu mode and scrolls through the menus available. Sends you back to the upper menu level. Stops an operation at any time. In Standby mode, clears/cancels the copy options, such as the darkness, the document type setting, the copy size, and the number of copies.
Page 32 Allows you to access a list of your PC software programs that an image can be scanned to. You must create the scan list using the Samsung software (Printer Settings Utility) provided with this machine. Also allows you to scan and save documents in a USB flash drive, and manage it when it is inserted into the USB port of your machine.
Page 33 1.10 NTRODUCTION Selects the number of copies. Allows you to use special copy features, such as Clone, Collation, Auto Fit, 2 Sides on 1 page, 2/4 Up (multiple pages on a sheet), and Poster copying. Makes a copy smaller or larger than the original.
Page 34: Getting Started
Setting the Date and Time Setting the Paper Size and Type Setting Sounds (SCX-4720F/4720FS Only) Using the Save Modes • Installing Software About Samsung Software Installing Samsung Software in Windows Repairing Software Removing Software Using the Printer Settings Utility TARTED...
Page 35: Unpacking
*The appearance of the power cord and the telephone line cord may differ depending on your country’s specifications. **The CD-ROM contains the Samsung printer drivers, Scan drivers, Printer Setting Utility, SmarThru software, the user’s guide, and the Adobe Acrobat Reader program.
Page 36 Remove the packing tape from the front, back, and sides of the machine. Tape Gently pull the scan lock label until it comes away from the machine. This will pull the scanner locking switch into the FORWARD (Unlocked) position automatically. Scan Lock Label : When you are moving the machine or do not intend to use it for a...
Page 37: Selecting A Location
Selecting a Location Select a level, stable place with adequate space for air circulation. Allow extra space for opening doors and trays. The area should be well-ventilated and away from direct sunlight or sources of heat, cold, and humidity. Do not set the machine close to the edge of your desk or table.
Page 38: Installing The Toner Cartridge
Installing the Toner Cartridge Open the front door. Remove the starter toner cartridge from its bag. Gently roll the cartridge 5 or 6 times to distribute the toner. Thoroughly rolling the cartridge will assure maximum copies per cartridge. : If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and wash clothing in cold water.
Page 39 Hold the toner cartridge by the handle. Slowly insert the cartridge into the opening in the machine. Tabs on the sides of the cartridge and corresponding grooves within the machine will guide the cartridge into the correct position until it locks into place completely. Close the front door.
Page 40: Loading Paper
Loading Paper The paper tray can hold a maximum of 250 sheets of 20 lb plain paper. To load a stack of Letter-sized paper: Pull open the paper tray and remove it from the machine. Fan the edges of the paper stack to separate the pages. Then tap the stack on a flat surface to even it up.
Page 41 Insert and slide the paper tray back into the machine. the paper type and size you loaded. See page 2.20 for copying and faxing, or page 4.6 for PC-printing. The settings made from the printer driver override the settings on the control panel. ETTING TARTED...
Page 42: Changing The Size Of The Paper In The Paper Tray
Changing the Size of the Paper in the Paper Tray To load longer sizes of paper, such as Legal-sized paper, you need to adjust the paper guides to extend the paper tray. After pressing and unlatching the guide lock, slide the paper length guide out completely to extend the paper tray to its full length.
Page 43 Squeeze the width guide, as shown and slide it to the stack of paper until it lightly touches the side of the stack. OTES • Do not push the paper width guide far enough to cause the materials to warp. •...
Page 44: Making Connections
Making Connections If you have SCX-4520/4520S: Skip this step and proceed to step 2. If you have SCX-4720F/4720FS: Plug one end of the supplied telephone line cord into the LINE jack on the machine and the other end into the wall jack.
Page 45 UK users should plug the cord of the extension phone into the supplied TAM lead and plug the cord of the TAM lead into the EXT jack on the back of your machine. OTES • Use the TAM lead and the telephone line cord supplied with your machine.
Page 46 USB cables at the same time. • If you are using a USB cable, you must be running Windows 98/ Me/2000/XP, or Machintosh with OS 10.1~10.3 (SCX-4520S/ 4720FS only). • The parallel port may not be available depending on your country.
Page 47: Turning The Machine On
Turning the Machine On Plug one end of the supplied three-pronged electrical cord into the AC socket on the machine and the other end into a properly grounded AC outlet. Press the power switch to turn the machine on. “Warming Up Please Wait”...
Page 48: Changing The Display Language
Setting Up the Machine System Changing the Display Language To change the language that displays on the control panel, follow these steps: Press Menu until “Machine Setup” appears on the top line of the display. Press the scroll button ( or ) until “Language” appears on the bottom line of the display.
Page 49: Setting The Machine Id (Scx-4720F/4720Fs Only)
Setting the Machine ID SCX-4720F/4720FS In some countries, you are required by law to indicate your fax number on any fax you send. The Machine ID, containing your telephone number and name (or company name), will be printed at the top of each page sent from your machine. Press Menu until “Machine Setup”...
Page 50: Entering Characters Using The Number Keypad
Entering Characters Using the Number Keypad As you perform various tasks, you need to enter names and numbers. For example, when you set up your machine, you enter your name (or your company’s name) and telephone number. When you store one-, two-, or three-digit speed dial or group dial numbers, you may also enter the corresponding names.
Page 51: Keypad Letters And Numbers
Keypad Letters and Numbers Changing Numbers or Names If you make a mistake while entering a number or name, press correct number or character. Inserting a Pause With some telephone systems, you must dial an access code (9, for example) and listen for a second dial tone. In such cases, you must insert a pause in the telephone number.
Page 52: Setting The Date And Time
Setting the Date and Time The current date and time are shown on the display when your machine is on and ready to work. For the SCX-4720F/4720FS, all of your faxes will have the date and time printed on them. : If power to the machine is cut off, you need to reset the correct time and date once the power has been restored.
Page 53: Changing The Clock Mode
Press Enter when the time and date on the display is correct. When you enter a wrong number, the machine beeps and does not proceed to the next step. If this happens, just reenter the correct number. Changing the Clock Mode You can set your machine to display the current time using either a 12-hour or 24-hour format.
Page 54: Setting Sounds (Scx-4720F/4720Fs Only)
Use the scroll button ( or ) to select the paper tray you want to use and press Enter. Use the scroll button ( or ) to find the paper size you are using and press Enter to save it. Press Upper Level.
Page 55: Speaker Volume
Press the scroll button ( or ) to scroll through the options. Press Enter when you see the desired sound option. Press the scroll button ( or ) to display the desired status or volume for the option you have selected. You will see the selection on the bottom line of the display.
Page 56: Using The Save Modes
• If the button backlight is off, the mode is deactivated and the machine prints with the normal quantity of toner. : When PC-printing, you can also turn on or off the toner save mode in the printer properties. See page 4.8. Toll Save Mode (SCX-4720F/4720FS Only...
Page 57: Power Save Mode
Press the scroll button ( or ) to display “End Time” and press Enter. Enter the time and date when the toll save transmission ends, using the number keypad. Press Enter to save the setting. To return to Standby mode, press Stop/Clear. Once Toll Save mode is activated, your machine stores into memory all of the documents to be faxed and sends them at the programed time.
Page 58: Scan Lamp Save Mode
Press Enter to save the selection. To return to Standby mode, press Stop/Clear. Scan Lamp Save Mode Scan Lamp Save mode allows you to save the scan lamp. The scan lamp under the document glass automatically turns off when it is not in actual use to reduce power consumption and extend the life of the lamp.
Page 59: About Samsung Software
Windows, like Adobe PhotoShop, from SmarThru. For details, please refer to the onscreen help supplied on the SmarThru program. • PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file (SCX-4520S/ 4720FS only) - It allows you to install the PostScript driver. For details about installing the PostScript driver, see page B.2.
Page 60: Printer Driver Features
Macintosh Printer Driver You can use your machine with a Macintosh computer. For information about installing the printer driver on a Macintosh, see page C.2. Printer Driver Features Your printer drivers support the following standard features: • Paper source selection •...
Page 61: Installing Samsung Software In Windows
Installing Samsung Software in Windows System Requirements Before you begin, ensure that your system meets the minimum requirements. Item Operating system Free disk space Internet Explorer should install the software. 2.28 ETTING TARTED Requirements Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP Windows 95/98/ Pentium II 400 Me/NT 4.0/2000...
Page 62: Installing Samsung Software
Installing Samsung Software OTES • Cancel the “New Hardware Found” window when your computer boots up. • Make sure that your machine is turned on and connected to your computer’s parallel port or USB port before installing software. Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0 do not support the USB connection.
Page 63 Next and skip to step 6. 2.30 ETTING TARTED machine, such as the PCL 6 printer driver, scanner driver, and Printer Setting Utility. This is recommended for most users. software and the components you want to install. After selecting the language and the component(s), click Next.
Page 64 When the test page prints out correctly, click Yes. If not, click No to reprint it. To register yourself as a user of Samsung Printers to receive information from Samsung, select the checkbox and click Finish. You are now sent to the Samsung web site.
Page 65: Installing Samsung Smarthru 4
Installing Samsung SmarThru 4 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Click Install SmarThru. Click Next. Follow the on-screen instructions and click Next. Click Next. Select the installation type and click Next. The software installation supports two types of setup: 2.32...
Page 66 • Typical: The program will be installed with the most common options and is recommended for most users. • Custom: You may choose the options you want to install. If you select the Custom installation, you may choose the components you want to install. Click Next. •...
Page 67: Repairing Software
This Repair procedure does not physically repair SmarThru software. You can select Start Series Select Repair. Connect Samsung SCX-4x20 Series window opens. After connecting the machine, click Next. Select the components you want to reinstall and click Next. 2.34 ETTING TARTED →...
Page 68: Removing Software
If you select Printer, the window asking you to print a test page appears. Do as follows: a. To print a test page, select the check box and click Next. b. When the test page prints out correctly, click Yes. If it doesn’t, click No to reprint it.
Page 69: Uninstalling Samsung Smarthru
Uninstalling Samsung SmarThru are closed on your computer. A system reboot is required after the software is uninstalled. From the Start menu, select Programs. Select SmarThru 4, and then select Uninstall SmarThru When your computer asks you to confirm, click OK.
Page 70: Using The Printer Settings Utility
You can also configure the destination launches when you use the Scan-to button on the control panel, and update the firmware of the machine. When you install the Samsung software, the Printer Settings Utility program is automatically installed. For information about installing the Samsung software, see page 2.29.
Page 71 Edit window. Deletes a selected Phonebook entry. 2.38 ETTING TARTED Downloads the settings made in the Printer Settings Utility to your machine. SCX-4720F/4720FS Reads the Phonebook entries from the machine to the Printer Settings Utility. Downloads the...
Page 72: The Printer Tab
Remove. Click to save the group dial number after adding or removing numbers for the group. The Printer Tab Click the Printer tab to configure print system settings. Allows you to select the default orientation of print image on the page.
Page 73 The Firmware Update Tab Click the Firmware Update tab to update the firmware of your machine. This feature should be used by an authorized technician. Please consult with the purchase point. 2.40 ETTING TARTED...
Page 74: Chapter 3: Paper Handling
APER ANDLING This chapter introduces you to the basics of selecting print materials and loading them into your machine. This chapter includes: • Selecting Print Materials • Loading Paper • Selecting an Output Location...
Page 75: Selecting Print Materials
Selecting Print Materials You can print on a variety of print materials, such as plain paper, envelopes, labels, transparencies, and etc.. Always use print materials that meet the guidelines for use with this machine. See “Paper Specifications” on page F.6. To get the best possible print quality, use only high-quality copier-grade paper.
Page 76: Guidelines For Paper And Special Materials
Guidelines for Paper and Special Materials When selecting or loading paper, envelopes, or other special material, keep these guidelines in mind: • Always use paper and other materials that conform with the specifications listed under “Paper Specifications” on page F.6. •...
Page 77: Loading Paper
- To avoid smudging caused by fingerprints, handle them carefully. - To avoid fading, do not expose printed transparencies to prolonged sunlight. • For labels: - Verify that their adhesive material can tolerate a fusing temperature of 200 - Make sure that there is no exposed adhesive material between them.
Page 78 The paper level indicator on the front of the paper tray shows the amount of paper currently left in the tray. When the tray is empty, the indicator of the bar is completely lowered. Paper full Paper empty To load paper, pull open the paper tray and load paper with the side to be printed on face down.
Page 79: In The Multipurpose Tray
In the Multipurpose Tray The Multipurpose tray can hold several sizes and types of print material, such as transparencies, postcards, note cards, and envelopes. It is useful for single page printing on letterhead or colored paper. You can load approximately 50 sheets of plain paper, 5 envelopes, 5 transparencies, 5 sheets of card stock, or 5 labels at a time.
Page 80 After loading paper, you need to set the paper type and size for the Multipurpose tray. See page 2.20 for copying and faxing or page 4.6 for PC-printing. : The settings made from the printer driver override the settings on the control panel. APER...
Page 81: Using The Manual Feed Mode
If you want the machine to stack the printed pages on the rear output slot, open the rear door to use the rear output slot. AUTION on transparencies. If not, they may tear while exiting the machine. After printing, fold away the paper support extension and close the Multipurpose tray.
Page 82 Squeeze the width guide and adjust it to the width of the print material without bending it. If you want the machine to stack the printed pages on the rear output slot, open the rear door to use the rear output slot.
Page 83: Selecting An Output Location
Selecting an Output Location The machine has two output locations: the rear output slot (face up) and the front output tray (face down). Front output tray To use the front output tray, make sure that the rear door is closed. To use the rear output slot, open the rear door. OTES •...
Page 84: Printing To The Rear Output Slot (Face Up)
Printing to the Rear Output Slot (Face up) Using the rear output slot, paper comes out of the machine face up. Printing from the Multipurpose tray to the rear output slot provides a straight paper path. Using the rear output slot might improve the output quality with the following: •...
Page 85 If you do not want to stack the printed pages on the rear output slot, close the rear door. The pages stack on the front output tray. 3.12 APER ANDLING...
Page 86: Chapter 4: Printing Tasks
Windows and how to use the print settings. This chapter includes: • Printing a Document in Windows • Printer Settings • Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper • Printing Posters • Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size •...
Page 87: Printing A Document In Windows
Linux system, see Appendix C and Appendix A. (Macintosh is supports only SCX-4520S/4720FS) Open the document you want to print. Select Print from the File menu. The Print window opens.
Page 88: Canceling A Print Job
Click the Windows Start menu. For Windows 9x/NT4.0/2000/Me, select Settings and then Printers. For Windows XP, select Printers and Faxes. Double-click the Samsung SCX-4x20 Series PCL 6 icon. From the Document menu: For Windows 9x/Me, select Cancel Printing. For Windows NT4.0/2000/XP, select Cancel.
Page 89: Printer Settings
Printer Settings You can use the Samsung SCX-4x20 Series printer properties window, which allows you to access all of the printer options you need when using your machine. When the printer properties are displayed, you can review and change whatever settings are needed for your print job.
Page 90: Layout Tab
The Layout tab provides options to adjust how the document appears on the printed page. The Layout Options includes Multiple Pages per Side and Poster. See page 4.2 for more information on accessing printer properties. Property Orientation allows you to select the...
Page 91: Paper Tab
Paper Tab Use the following options for paper handling. See page 4.2 for more information about accessing printer properties. Click the Paper tab to access many paper properties. Property Copies Size RINTING ASKS Description Copies allows you to choose the number of copies to be printed.
Page 92 Multipurpose tray. See page 3.8. If you install an optional Tray 2 and set the Tray 2 in printer properties (see page E.12), you can select Tray2. If the paper source is set to Auto Select, the...
Page 93: Graphic Tab
Image Mode option to improve the print quality of your text and image, and make the characters and images appear smoother. • Printer Setting: When you select this option, this feature is determined by the setting you’ve made on the control panel of the machine, affecting print quality accordingly.
Page 94 Mode page without a significant reduction in the print quality. • Printer Setting: When you select this option, the Toner Save feature is determined by the setting you’ve made on the control panel of the machine affecting print quality accordingly.
Page 95: Extras Tab
Property TrueType Options (continued) Extras Tab See page 4.2 for more information about accessing printer properties. Click the Extras tab to access the following features: 4.10 RINTING ASKS • Print as Graphics: When this option is selected, the driver downloads any fonts as graphics.
Page 96: About Tab
Printer tab. Click the Printer tab to access the following properties: • Optional Tray: If you install an optional Tray 2, in the printer properties window, you can tell the machine to recognize and use it for PC-printing by selecting Tray 2 in the Optional Tray drop down list.
Page 97: Using A Favorite Setting
To delete a favorite setting item, select it from the list and click Delete. You can also restore the printer driver’s default settings by selecting Printer Default from the list. Using Help Your machine has a help screen that can be activated using the Help button in the printer properties window.
Page 98: Printing Multiple Pages On One Sheet Of Paper
You can print up to 16 pages on one sheet. To change the print settings from your software application, access printer properties. See page 4.2. From the Layout tab, choose Multiple Pages per Side from the Type drop-down list.
Page 99: Printing Posters
To change the print settings from your software application, access printer properties. See page 4.2. From the Layout tab, select Poster on the Type drop- down list.
Page 100 Configure the poster option: You can select the page layout from 2x2, 3x3, 4x4, or Custom. If you select 2x2, the image is automatically stretched to cover 4 physical pages. 2 x 2 If you select Custom, you can manually set the scale rate of the image in the Scale Factor input box.
Page 101: Fitting Your Document To A Selected Paper Size
This can be useful when you want to check the fine details on a small document. To change the print settings from your software application, access printer properties. See page 4.2. From the Paper tab, select Fit to Page on the Type drop- down list.
Page 102: Printing A Reduced Or Enlarged Document
You can change the size of a page’s content to appear larger or smaller on the printed page. To change the print settings from your software application, access printer properties. See page 4.2. From the Paper tab, select Reduce/Enlarge on the Type drop-down list.
Page 103: Using Watermarks
Using an Existing Watermark To change the print settings from your software application, access printer properties. See page 4.2. Click the Extras tab and select a watermark on the Watermark drop-down list. It appears in the preview image window.
Page 104: Creating A Watermark
Creating a Watermark To change the print settings from your software application, access printer properties. See page 4.2. Click the Extras tab and click Edit in the Watermark section. The Edit Watermark window appears. Enter the text message you want to print in the Watermark Message box.
Page 105: Editing A Watermark
Editing a Watermark To change the print settings from your software application, access printer properties. See page 4.2. Click the Extras tab and click Edit in the Watermark section. The Edit Watermark window appears. Select the watermark you want to edit on the Current Watermarks list.
Page 106: Using Overlays
Create or open a document containing text or an image for use in a new page overlay. Position the items exactly as you wish them to appear when printed as an overlay. To save the document as an overlay, access printer WORLD BEST properties. See page 4.2.
Page 107 In the Edit Overlay window, click Create Overlay. In the Create Overlay window, type a name of up to eight characters in the File name box. Select the destination path, if necessary. (The default is C:\Formover). Click Save. The name appears on the Overlay List. Click OK or Yes to finish creating.
Page 108: Using A Page Overlay
To print an overlay with a document: Create or open the document you want to print. To change the print settings from your software application, access printer properties. See page 4.2. Click the Extras tab. Select the overlay you want to print from the Overlay drop-down list box.
Page 109 After you select the file, click Open. The file appears on the Overlay List and is available for printing. Select the overlay from the Overlay List box. If necessary, click Confirm Page Overlay When Printing. When this box is checked, a message window appears each time you submit a document for printing, asking you to confirm your wish to print an overlay on the document.
Page 110: Deleting A Page Overlay
Deleting a Page Overlay You can delete page overlays that you no longer use. In the printer properties window, click the Extras tab. Click Edit in the Overlay section. Select the overlay you want to delete from the Overlay List box.
Page 111 4.26 RINTING ASKS...
Page 112: Chapter 5: Copying
OPYING This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for copying documents. This chapter includes: • Loading Paper for Copying • Selecting the Paper Tray • Preparing a Document • Making Copies on the Document Glass • Making Copies from the Automatic Document Feeder •...
Page 113: Loading Paper For Copying
Loading Paper for Copying The instructions for loading print materials are the same whether you are printing, faxing, or copying. For further details, see page 2.7 for loading in the paper tray and page 3.6 for loading in the Multipurpose tray. Folio-, Executive-, B5-, A5-, or A6-sized print materials.
Page 114: Preparing A Document
Preparing a Document You can use the document glass or the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) to load an original document for copying, scanning, and sending a fax. Using the ADF, you can load up to 50 documents (47 ~ 105 g/m can, of course, place only one sheet at a time on the document glass.
Page 115: Making Copies On The Document Glass
Making Copies on the Document Glass Lift and open the document cover. Place the document face down on the document glass and align it with the registration guide at the top left corner of the glass. Document Feeder). If a document is detected in the ADF, the machine gives it priority over the document on the document glass.
Page 116: Making Copies From The Automatic Document Feeder
Customize the copy settings including number of copies, copy size, darkness, and original type, by using the control panel buttons. See “Setting Copy Options” on page 5.7. To clear the settings, use the Stop/Clear button. If necessary, you can use special copy features, such as Poster, Auto Fit, Clone, and 2Sides on 1pg copying.
Page 117 Adjust the document guides to the document size. Customize the copy settings including number of copies, copy size, darkness, and original type, by using the control panel buttons. See “Setting Copy Options” on page 5.7. To clear the settings, use the Stop/Clear button. If necessary, you can use special copy features, such as Collation and 2 or 4 Up-copying.
Page 118: Setting Copy Options
Setting Copy Options The buttons on the control panel let you select all basic copy options: darkness, document type, copy size, and number of copies. Set the following options for the current copy job before pressing Start to make copies. : If you press Stop/Clear while setting the copy options, all of the options you have set for the current copy job will be canceled and returned to their default status.
Page 119: Reduced/Enlarged Copy
Reduced/Enlarged Copy Using the Reduce/Enlarge button, you can reduce or enlarge the size of a copied image from 25% to 400% when you copy original documents from the document glass or from 25% to 100% from the ADF. Note that the zoom rate available is different depending on the document loading method.
Page 120: Number Of Copies
Number of Copies Using the No. of Copies button, you can select the number of copies from 1 to 99. Press No. of Copies. Press the scroll button ( or ) until the number you want appears on the display. Pressing and holding the button allows you to quickly scroll to the number you want.
Page 121: Clone Copying
Clone Copying This special copy feature can be applied only when you place a document on the document glass. If a document is detected in the ADF, Clone copying feature does not work. Place the document to be copied on the document glass, and close the cover.
Page 122: Auto Fit Copying
Auto Fit Copying This special copy feature can be applied only when you place a document on the document glass. If a document is detected in the ADF, Auto Fit copying does not work. Place the document to be copied on the document glass, and close the cover.
Page 123: Up Or 4 Up Copying
Press Special Copy or the scroll button ( or ) until “2 sides in 1pg” displays on the bottom line. Press Enter to make your selection. If necessary, customize the copy settings, including number of copies, darkness, and original type, by using the control panel buttons.
Page 124: Poster Copying
Poster Copying This special copy feature can be applied only when you place a document on the document glass. If a document is detected in the ADF, the Poster copying feature does not work. Place the document to be copied on the document glass and close the cover.
Page 125: Changing The Default Settings
Changing the Default Settings The copy options, including darkness, original type, copy size and number of copies, can be set to the most frequently used modes. When you copy a document, the default settings are used unless they are changed by using the corresponding buttons on the control panel.
Page 126: Setting The Time Out Option
Setting the Time Out Option You can set the time the machine waits before it restores the default copy settings, if you do not start copying after changing them on the control panel. Press Menu on the control panel until “Copy Setup” appears on the top line of the display.
Page 127 5.16 OPYING...
Page 128: Chapter 6: 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. You can also buy optional network card and the Network Scan program to scan (SCX-4720F/4720FS only).
Page 129: Scanning Basics
Scan-to button. Before assigning the software program, you must configure the scan list using the Printer Settings Utility. For details, see page 2.37. • From the Samsung SmarThru software: Launch Samsung SmarThru and open Scan To to begin scanning. See page 6.4.
Page 130: Scanning From The Control Panel To An Application
Scanning From the Control Panel to an Application Make sure that your machine and computer are turned on and properly connected to each other. Load the document(s) face up into the ADF. Place a single document face down on the document glass. For details about loading a document, see page 7.6.
Page 131: Scanning Using Samsung Smarthru
Place a single document face down on the document glass. For details about loading a document, see page 7.6. Once you have installed Samsung SmarThru, you will see the SmarThru 4 icon on your desktop. Double-click the SmarThru 4 icon.
Page 132 •Copy Allows you to produce professional quality copies. You can make black and white or color copies of an image if your machine supports it, and customize the copy settings. •Print Allows you to print images you have saved. You can print images in black and white or color mode if your machine supports it.
Page 133: Using Onscreen Help File
•OCR Scanning an image and performing text recognition. Allows you to scan an image, preview it, and send it to the OCR program for text recognition. - Recommended Scan Option for OCR - Resolution: 200 or 300 dpi - Image Type: Grayscale or Black & White •Web Scanning an image, previewing it, and publishing it on a web site, using the specified file format for the image you...
Page 134: Scanning Using The Wia Driver
Scanning Using the WIA Driver Your machine also supports the Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) driver for scanning images. WIA is one of the standard components provided by Microsoft with digital cameras and scanners. Unlike the TWAIN driver, the WIA driver allows you to scan and easily manipulate images without using additional software.
Page 135: Scanning To Usb Flash Drive
Enter a picture name, and select a file format and destination to save the picture. Follow the on-screen instructions to edit the picture after it is copied to your computer. button on the control panel. Scanning to USB Flash Drive Using a USB flash drive, you can scan and save documents in the USB flash drive by pressing Scan-to on the control panel.
Page 136: Scanning Using The Network Scan (Scx-4720F/4720Fs Only)
Installation finishes and the Samsung Network Scan Manager window opens. : For information about the Samsung Network Scan Manager, refer to the Network Scan User’s Guide. You can select Start → Programs → Samsung Network Printer Utilities → Network Scan → View User Guide. CANNING...
Page 137: Setting The Network Scan Option
Setting the Network Scan Option If you installed an optional network interface card, your machine automatically recognize it and the “Network Scan to the control panel menu settings. From this menu, you can enable or disable scanning on your machine via a network-connected computer.
Page 138 Enter your ID and password using the number keypad, and then press Enter. There are several different ways to provide a user ID: •Enter full user ID through the keypad, or •In Smart Search, enter characters in the top line of the LCD display and the bottom line will display the User IDs that begin with the entered character(s).
Page 139: Setting Network Scan Timeout
Setting Network Scan Timeout If Network Scan on your computer does not send a refresh request and does not scan a job within the timeout period configured in Network Scan, the entry your machine returns to the Standby mode. To set the Network Scan timeout option: Press Menu until “Machine Setup”...
Page 140: (Scx-4720F/4720Fs Only )
AXING (SCX-4720F/4720FS O The fax feature is only available on the SCX-4720F/ 4720FS. This chapter gives you information about using your machine as a fax machine. This chapter includes: • Setting Up the Fax System • Sending a Fax • Receiving a Fax •...
Page 141: Changing The Fax Setup Options
Setting Up the Fax System Changing the Fax Setup options Press Menu until “Fax Setup” appears on the top line of the display. The first available menu item, “Receive Mode,” displays on the bottom line. Press the scroll button ( or ) until you see the desired menu item on the bottom line and press Enter.
Page 142: Available Fax Setup Options
Available Fax Setup Options Option You can select the default fax receiving mode. • In Tel mode, you can receive a fax by picking up the handset of the extension phone and then pressing the remote receive code (see page 7.4). Alternatively, you can press On Hook Dial (you can hear a fax tone from the remote machine) and then press Start on the control panel of your...
Page 143 Option MSG Confirm Auto Report Auto Reduction Discard Size RCV Start Code (SCX-4720F/4720FS O AXING Description You can set your machine to print a report showing whether a transmission was successful, how many pages were sent, and more. The available options are On, Off, and On-Err, which prints only when a transmission is not successful.
Page 144 Option Description You can receive a call using the Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection (DRPD) feature, which enables a user to use a single telephone line to DRPD Mode answer several different telephone numbers. In this menu, you can set the machine to recognize which ring patterns to answer.
Page 145: Loading A Document
Sending a Fax Loading a Document You can use the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) or the document glass to load an original document for faxing. Using the ADF, you can load up to 50 sheets of 75 g/m at a time. You can, of course, place only one sheet at a time on the document glass.
Page 146 Adjust the document guide on the ADF to match the width of the document. : Dust on the ADF glass may cause black lines on the printout. Keep it always clean. To fax a document from the document glass: Lift and open the document cover. AXING (SCX-4720F/4720FS O...
Page 147 Place the document face down on the document glass and align it with the registration guide at the top left corner of the glass. (Automatic Document Feeder). If a document is detected in the ADF, the machine gives it priority over the document on the document glass.
Page 148: Selecting The Paper Tray
Selecting the Paper Tray After loading the print material for fax output, you have to select the paper tray you will use for the fax job. Press Menu on the control panel. The first available menu, item “Paper Setting,” appears on the top line of the display.
Page 149 Mode Documents with normal sized characters. Documents containing small characters or thin lines or documents printed using a dot-matrix printer. Documents containing extremely fine detail. Super Fine mode is enabled only if the machine with which you are communicating also supports the Super Fine resolution. See the notes below.
Page 150: Sending A Fax Automatically
Sending a Fax Automatically Load the document(s) face up into the ADF. Place a single document face down on the document glass. For details about loading a document, see page 7.6. Adjust the document resolution to suit your fax needs (see page 7.9).
Page 151: Sending A Fax Manually
Sending a Fax Manually Load the document(s) face up into the ADF. Place a single document face down on the document glass. For details about loading a document, see page 7.6. Adjust the document resolution to suit your fax needs (see page 7.9).
Page 152: Confirming Transmission
Confirming Transmission When the last page of your document has been sent successfully, the machine beeps and returns to Standby mode. When something goes wrong while sending your fax, an error message appears on the display. For a list of error messages and their meanings, see page 9.12.
Page 153: About Receiving Modes
Receiving a Fax About Receiving Modes • In Fax mode, the machine answers an incoming fax call and immediately goes into the fax reception mode. • In Tel mode, you can receive a fax by pressing On Hook Dial (you can hear a fax tone from the sending machine) and then pressing Start on the control panel of your machine.
Page 154: Loading Paper For Receiving Faxes
Loading Paper for Receiving Faxes The instructions for loading paper in the paper tray are the same whether you are printing, faxing, or copying, except that faxes can only be printed on Letter-, A4-, or Legal-sized paper. For details about loading paper and setting the paper size in the tray, see page 2.7 and page 2.20.
Page 155: Receiving Automatically In Ans/Fax Mode
Receiving Automatically in Ans/ Fax Mode To use this mode, you must attach an answering machine to the EXT jack on the back of your machine. See page 2.11. If the caller leaves a message, the answering machine stores the message as it would normally.
Page 156: Receiving Faxes Using The Drpd Mode
Receiving Faxes Using the DRPD Mode “Distinctive Ring” is a telephone company service which enables a user to use a single telephone line to answer several different telephone numbers. The particular number someone uses to call you is identified by different ringing patterns, which consist of various combinations of long and short ringing sounds.
Page 157: Receiving Faxes In The Memory
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 LCD displays “End DRPD Setup”. If the DRPD setup fails, “DRPD Ring Error” appears. Press Enter when “DRPD Mode”...
Page 158: One-Touch Dialing
Automatic Dialing One-touch Dialing The 20 one-touch buttons on the control panel lets you store frequently-used fax numbers and dial a number automatically with the touch of a button. Using the Shift button, you can store up to 40 fax numbers on the one-touch buttons.
Page 159: Sending A Fax Using A One-Touch Number
Press Enter when the name appears correctly or without entering a name. To store more numbers, press a one-touch button and repeat steps 2 through 4. To return to Standby mode, press Stop/Clear. Sending a Fax using a One-touch Number Load the document(s) face up into the ADF.
Page 160: Speed Dialing
Speed Dialing You can store up to 200 frequently dialed numbers in one, two, or three-digit speed dial locations (0-199). Storing a Number for Speed Dialing Press Phone Book on the control panel. Press Phone Book or the scroll button ( or ) to display “Store&Edit”...
Page 161: Sending A Fax Using A Speed Dial Number
Sending a Fax using a Speed Dial Number Feed the document(s) face up into the ADF. Place a single document face down on the document glass. For details about loading a document, see page 7.6. Adjust the document resolution to suit your fax needs (see page 7.9).
Page 162: Group Dialing
Group Dialing If you frequently send the same document to several destinations, you can create a group of these destinations and set them under a group dial location. This enables you to use a group dial number setting to send the same document to all the destinations in the group.
Page 163: Editing Group Dial Numbers
To assign a name to the group, enter the name you want. For details about entering characters, see page 2.17. If you do not want to assign a name, skip this step. Press Enter when the name appears correctly or without entering a name.
Page 164: Sending A Fax Using Group Dialing (Multi-Address Transmission)
Press Enter. When you enter the specific number in the group, the display shows “Delete?.” When you enter a new number, the display shows “Add?.” Press Enter to add or delete the number. To change the group name, press Upper Level. Enter a new group name and press Enter.
Page 165: Searching For A Number In Memory
Searching for a Number in Memory There are two ways to search for a number in the machine’s memory. You can either scan from A to Z sequentially, or you can search using the first letter of the name associated with the number.
Page 166: Printing A Phonebook List
Printing a Phonebook List You can check your automatic dial setting by printing a Phonebook list. Press Phone Book. Press Phone Book or the scroll button ( or ) until “Print” appears on the bottom line and press Enter. A list showing your one-touch dial, speed dial, and group dial entries prints out.
Page 167: Sending Broadcast Faxes
Other Ways to Fax Sending Broadcast Faxes Using the Broadcasting button on the control panel, you can use the broadcast fax feature, which allows you to send a document to multiple locations. Documents are automatically stored in memory and sent to a remote station. After transmission, the documents are automatically erased from memory.
Page 168: Sending A Delayed Fax
To enter more fax numbers, press 1 to select “Yes” and repeat steps 4 and 5. You can add up to 10 destinations. Note that you cannot use group dial numbers for another fax number. When you finish entering fax numbers, press 2 to select “No”...
Page 169 Enter the number of the receiving machine using the number keypad. You can use one-touch keypad, speed dial, or group dial numbers. For details, see “Automatic Dialing” on page 7.19. Press Enter to confirm the number on the display. The display asks you to enter another fax number to which to send the document.
Page 170: Sending A Priority Fax
The document is scanned into memory before transmission. The display shows memory capacity and the number of pages being stored in memory. For a document placed on the document glass, the display asks if you want to load another page. Select “1.Yes” to add.
Page 171 Press the scroll button ( or ) to display “Priority Fax” on the bottom line and press Enter. Enter the number of the receiving machine using the number keypad. To enter the number, you can use one-touch keypad, speed dial, or group dial numbers. For details, see “Automatic Dialing”...
Page 172: Adding Documents To A Scheduled Fax
Adding Documents To a Scheduled You can add documents to a delayed transmission previously reserved in your machine’s memory. Load the document(s) face up into the ADF. Place a single document face down on the document glass. For details about loading a document, see page 7.6. Adjust the document resolution to suit your fax needs (see page 7.9).
Page 173: Canceling A Scheduled Fax
Canceling a Scheduled Fax Press Menu until “Fax Feature” appears on the top line of the display. Press the scroll button ( or ) to display “Cancel Job” on the bottom line and press Enter. The display shows the last job reserved in memory. Press the scroll button ( or ) until you see the fax job you want to cancel, and press Enter.
Page 174: Using Secure Receiving Mode
Additional Features Using Secure Receiving Mode You may need to prevent your received faxes from being accessed by unauthorized people. You can turn on Secure Receiving mode to restrict printing of received faxes when the machine is unattended. In Secure Receiving mode, all incoming faxes go into memory.
Page 175: Printing Reports
To print received documents: Access the Secure Receive menu by following steps 1 and 2 on page 7.35. Press the scroll button ( or ) to display “Print” on the bottom line and press Enter. Enter the four-digit passcode and press Enter. The machine prints all of the faxes stored in memory.
Page 176: Power Failure Report
Received Fax Report This report shows information on the faxes you have recently received. System Data List This list shows the status of the user-selectable options. You may print this list to confirm your changes after changing any settings. Scheduled Job Information This list shows the document(s) currently stored for Delayed faxes or Toll Save faxes.
Page 177: Using Advanced Fax Settings
Scan Journal This list shows information for the Network Scan records including IP address, time & date, the number of pages scanned, and result. This report is automatically printed when the report contains the 50 jobs and the recordes that are printed will be deleted.
Page 178: Changing Setting Options
Changing Setting Options Press Menu until “Advanced Fax” appears on the top line of the display. The first available menu item, “Send Forward,” displays on the bottom line. Press the scroll button ( or ) until you see the menu item you want on the bottom line and press Enter.
Page 179 Option Toll Save Junk Fax Setup Secure Receive Prefix Dial Stamp RCV Name ECM Mode (Error Correction Mode) 7.40 (SCX-4720F/4720FS O AXING Description You can set your machine to store your faxes in memory and send them at a specified toll-saving time.
Page 180: Chapter 8: Maintenance
AINTENANCE This chapter provides information for maintaining your machine and the toner cartridge. This chapter includes: • Clearing the Memory • Cleaning Your Machine • Maintaining the Toner Cartridge • Consumables and Replacement Parts • Replacing the ADF Rubber Pad •...
Page 181: Clearing The Memory
Clearing the Memory You can selectively clear information stored in your machine’s memory. AUTION memory, make sure that all fax jobs have been completed. Press Menu on the control panel until “Maintenance” appears on the top line of the display. Press the scroll button ( or ) until you see “Clear Settings”...
Page 182: Cleaning Your Machine
To clear another item, repeat steps 3 and 4. To return to Standby mode, press Stop/Clear. Cleaning Your Machine To maintain print quality, follow the cleaning procedures below each time the toner cartridge is replaced or if print quality problems occur. AUTIONS •...
Page 183 Open the front door and pull the toner cartridge out, lightly pushing it down. Set it on a clean flat surface. AUTIONS • To prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not expose it to light for more than a few minutes. Cover it with a piece of paper, if necessary.
Page 184: Cleaning The Scan Unit
Locate the long strip of glass (LSU) inside the top of the cartridge compartment, and gently swab the glass to see if dirt turns the white cotton black. Reinsert the toner cartridge and close the door. Plug in the power cord and turn the machine on. Cleaning the Scan Unit Keeping the scan unit clean helps ensure the best possible copies.
Page 185: Maintaining The Toner Cartridge
Wipe the underside of the white document cover and white sheet until it is clean and dry. Close the document cover. Maintaining the Toner Cartridge Toner cartridge storage To get the most from the toner cartridge, keep the following guidelines in mind: •...
Page 186: Redistributing Toner
Redistributing Toner When the toner cartridge is near the end of its life, white streaks or light printing occurs. The LCD displays the warning message, “Toner Low.” You can temporarily reestablish print quality by redistributing the remaining toner in the cartridge. In some case, white streaks or light printing still occurs even after you have redistributed the toner.
Page 187: Replacing The Toner Cartridge
Replacing the Toner Cartridge When the display on the control panel shows the warning message, “Toner Empty” or “[Toner Empty] Replace Toner,” the machine stops printing. For the SCX-4720F/4720FS, incoming faxes are saved in memory. At this stage, the toner cartridges needs to be replaced.
Page 188 Unpack the new toner cartridge and gently roll it horizontally 5 or 6 times to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge. Save the box and the plastic bag for shipping. : If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and wash clothing in cold water.
Page 189: Setting Notify Toner Option (Scx-4720F/4720Fs Only)
Setting Notify Toner Option Only) If you set the “Notify Toner” menu option to “On,” your machine automatically sends a fax to your service company or the dealer to notify them. The fax number is preset by your dealer when you bought your machine.
Page 190: Cleaning The Drum
Cleaning the Drum If there are streaks or spots on your print, the OPC drum of the toner cartridge may require cleaning. Before starting the cleaning procedure, make sure that paper is loaded in the machine. Press Menu on the control panel until “Maintenance” appears on the top line of the display.
Page 191: Ignoring The Toner Empty Message
Ignoring the Toner Empty Message When the toner cartridge is nearly empty, the machine shows the “Toner Empty” or “[Toner Empty] Replace Toner” message and stops printing. In this case, the SCX-4720F/4720FS saves incoming faxes in memory. You can set the machine to ignore the “Toner Empty” message when it displays and to continue printing, even though print quality is not optimal.
Page 192: Consumables And Replacement Parts
Transfer roller Fuser unit To purchase consumables and replacement parts, contact your Samsung dealer or the retailer where you bought your machine. We strongly recommend that these items be installed by a trained service professional, except for the toner cartridge (see page 8.8) and the ADF rubber pad (see page 8.14).
Page 193: Replacing The Adf Rubber Pad
Replacing the ADF Rubber Pad You can purchase an ADF rubber pad from your Samsung dealer or the retailer where you bought your machine. Open the ADF cover. Rotate the bushing on the right end of the ADF roller toward the ADF( slot( 8.14...
Page 194 Remove the ADF rubber pad from the ADF, as shown. Insert a new ADF rubber pad into place. Align the left end of the ADF roller with the slot and push the right end of the ADF roller into the right slot ( Rotate the bushing on the right end of the roller toward the document input tray ( Close the ADF cover.
Page 195: Setting E-Mail Notification
Setting E-mail Notification This feature allows you to know your machine’s status through your e-mail. To set E-mail Notification, you need to enter some information in the SyncThru Web Service. In the Web Browser address bar, enter your machine’s IP address you assigned.
Page 196 OTES • You can not select a web mail server with no SMTP support as a SMTP server. • Do not chane port number unless you have no problem relating to firewall. • SMTP Requires Authentication: check if the SMTP server need to be authenticated.
Page 197 In the Select Notification section In this section, you can select various settings. • Consumable Shortage Warning: select Off not to send the consumable shortage warning mail or After the remaining level is approximately 20% to send e-mail when the remaining items are almost at the end of their life.
Page 198: Setting The Contact Information Tab
Setting the Contact Information tab Select the Support tab to know and enter some information in the Contact Information section. • Name: enter the e-mail sender’s name like your office name. • Phone Number: enter a phone number recorded in the E- mail Notification mail.
Page 199 8.20 AINTENANCE...
Page 200: Chapter 9: Troubleshooting
ROUBLESHOOTING This chapter gives helpful information for what to do if you encounter an error. This chapter includes: • Clearing Document Jams • Clearing Paper Jams • Clearing LCD Error Messages • Solving Other Problems...
Page 201: Clearing Document Jams
Clearing Document Jams When a document jams while passing through the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder), “Document Jam” appears on the display. Input Misfeed Remove any remaining page(s) from the ADF. Open the ADF cover. Rotate the bushing on the right end of the ADF roller toward the ADF ( ADF.
Page 202: Exit Misfeed
Align the left end of the ADF roller with the slot and push the right end of the ADF roller into the right slot ( Rotate the bushing on the right end of the roller toward the document input tray ( Close the ADF cover.
Page 203: Roller Misfeed
Roller Misfeed Remove any remaining page(s) from the ADF. Open the document cover. Turn the release knob so that you can easily seize the misfed page, and remove the page from the roller or the feed area by carefully pulling it to the right using both hands.
Page 204: Clearing Paper Jams
Clearing Paper Jams When a paper jam occurs, “Paper Jam” appears on the display. Refer to the table below to locate and clear the paper jam. Message Paper Jam 0 In the paper tray Open/Close Door (Tray 1 or Tray 2) Paper Jam 1 In the paper exit area Open/Close Door...
Page 205: In Optional Tray 2
Remove the jammed paper by gently pulling it straight out. If there is any resistance and the paper does not move when you pull, or if you cannot see the paper in this area, check the fuser area around the toner cartridge. See page 9.7.
Page 206: In The Fuser Area Or Around The Toner Cartridge
Pull the paper straight up and out. Insert Tray 1 into the machine until it snaps into place. Open and close the front door to resume printing. In the Fuser Area or Around the Toner Cartridge : The fuser area is hot. Take care when removing paper from the machine.
Page 207 Remove the jammed paper by gently pulling it straight out. Replace the toner cartridge and close the front door. Printing automatically resumes. ROUBLESHOOTING...
Page 208: In The Paper Exit Area
In the Paper Exit Area Open and close the front door. The jammed paper automatically exits the machine. If the paper does not exit, continue to step 2. Gently pull the paper out of the front output tray. Skip to step 6.
Page 209: In The Multipurpose Tray
Remove the jammed paper by gently pulling it straight out. Close the rear door. Open and close the front door to resume printing. In the Multipurpose Tray “MP Tray Jam” appears on the display when you try to print using the Multipurpose tray and the machine does not detect paper.
Page 210: Tips For Avoiding Paper Jams
Multipurpose tray. • If paper jams occur frequently when you print on A5-sized paper: - Load the paper into the tray, as shown below. - Set the page orientation to Landscape in the printer properties window. See page 4.5. 9.11 ROUBLESHOOTING...
Page 211: Clearing Lcd Error Messages
Clearing LCD Error Messages Display Cancel ? Your machine’s memory 1:Yes 2:No has become full while (only for the SCX- trying to store a 4720F/4720FS) document into memory. [Comm. Error] The machine has a (only for the SCX- communication problem. 4720F/4720FS) Delayed The delayed fax jobs...
Page 212 Display [Incompatible] The remote machine did (only for the SCX- not have the requested 4720F/4720FS) feature, such as a delayed transmission. This message also occurs if the remote machine does not have enough memory space to complete the operation you are attempting. [Jam 1] or [No Paper has jammed in the Cartridge]...
Page 213 Dial the number manually using the number keypad or assign the number. For storing a number, see “Automatic Dialing” on page 7.19. You must use a Samsung approved cartridge. Verify the number to be deleted and try again. Or, delete the number after the delayed fax job has been sent.
Page 214 Display Scanner Locked The scanner module is locked [Stop Pressed] The Stop/Clear button has been pressed during a copy or fax operation. Toner Empty The toner cartridge has run out. The machine [Toner Empty] stops printing. Replace Toner [Toner Low] The toner is almost empty.
Page 215: Solving Other Problems
Solving Other Problems The following chart lists some conditions that may occur and the recommended solutions. Follow the suggested solutions until the problem is corrected. If the problem persists, please call for service. Paper Feeding Problems Condition Paper is jammed during printing.
Page 216: Printing Problems
Suggested solutions Suggested solutions Check the power cord connections. Check the power switch and the power source. Select Samsung SCX-4x20 Series PCL 6 as your default printer in your Windows. After locating the problem, clear it. • Close the door.
Page 217 22 PPM for Letter-sized paper and 20 PPM for A4-sized paper. From the Start menu, choose Settings and Printers. Right-click the Samsung SCX-4x20 Series PCL 6 machine icon, choose Properties, click the Details tab, and then choose the Spool Settings button.
Page 218: Printing Quality Problems
Condition Possible cause Pages print, but The toner cartridge is are blank. defective or out of toner. The file may have blank pages. Some parts, such as the controller or the board, may be defective. The illustrations The setting in the print incorrectly software application is in Adobe...
Page 219 Condition Toner specs AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc Dropouts AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc Vertical lines AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc Gray background AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc 9.20 ROUBLESHOOTING Suggested solutions • The paper may not meet specifications; for example, the paper is too moist or too rough.
Page 220 Printing on seams can cause problems. • If background scatter covers the entire surface area of a printed page, adjust the print resolution through your software application or the printer properties. Misformed • If characters are improperly formed and producing hollow characters images, the paper stock may be too slick.
Page 221 Condition Page skew Curl or wave Wrinkles or creases Back of printouts are dirty Black pages 9.22 ROUBLESHOOTING Suggested solutions • Ensure that the paper is loaded properly. • Check the paper type and quality. See “Paper Specifications” on page F.6. •...
Page 222 Condition Loose toner • Clean the inside of the machine. See “Cleaning the Inside” on page 8.3. • Check the paper type and quality. See “Paper Specifications” on page F.6. • Remove the toner cartridge and install a new one. See “Replacing the Toner Cartridge”...
Page 223: Copying Problems
Copying Problems Condition Copies are too light or too dark. Smears, lines, marks, or spots appears on copies. Copy image is skewed. Blank copies print out. Image rubs off the copy easily. Frequent copy paper jams occur. Toner cartridge produces fewer copies than expected before running out of toner.
Page 224: Scanning Problems
• Communication speed slows in scan mode because of the large amount of memory required to analyze and reproduce the scanned image. Set your computer to the ECP printer mode through BIOS setting. It will help to increase the speed. For details about how to set BIOS, refer to your computer User’s Guide.
Page 225: Fax Problems (Scx-4720F/4720Fs Only)
• The Selected port is currently being used. Restart your computer and try again. • The printer cable may be improperly connected or the power may be off. You must use a parallel cable that supports IEEE-1284 bi-directional communications.
Page 226 Condition The machine does not • Make sure that the document is loaded in the ADF or send. • “TX” should show up on the display. • Check the fax machine you are sending to, to see if it The incoming fax has •...
Page 227: Common Linux Problems
9.28 ROUBLESHOOTING Possible Cause and Solution • Check if the printer driver is installed in your system. Open MFP configurator and switch to the Printers tab in Printers configuration window to look at the list of available printers. Make sure that your machine is displayed on the list.
Page 228 I/O error is reported while scanning. • Check if MFP port is not busy. Since functional components of MFP (printer and scanner) share the same I/O interface (MFP port), the situation of simultaneous access of different “consumer” application to the same MFP port is possible.
Page 229 9.30 ROUBLESHOOTING Possible Cause and Solution • Since both Linux Printer Package and MFP driver make a symbolic link to “lpr” printing command, which is commonly used on Unix clones, it is not recommended to use both package on the same machine.
Page 230: Troubleshooting Postscript Errors
Troubleshooting PostScript Errors The following situations are PS language specific and may occur when several printer languages are being used. : To receive a printed or screen-displayed message when PostScript errors occur, open the Print Options window and click the desired selection next to the PostScript errors section.
Page 231: Common Macintosh Problems
PostScript Printer box in the Chooser. • Make sure that the correct printer driver has been selected • If the machine resides on a network with multiple zones, • Make sure that AppleTalk is on; the button next to Active...
Page 232: Using Usb Flash Drive
USB F SING LASH RIVE This chapter explains how to use a USB flash drive with your machine. This chapter includes: • About USB Flash Drives • Installing a USB Flash Drive • Scanning to USB Flash Drive • Managing the USB Flash Drive •...
Page 233: About Usb Flash Drives
About USB Flash Drives USB flash drives are available with various memory capacities to give you enough room to store documents, presentations, downloaded music and videos, high resolution photographs, or whatever other files you want to take with you. Simply insert a USB flash drive into the USB port in the front of your machine and your machine will automatically detect it as a removable disk drive.
Page 234: Scanning To Usb Flash Drive
To install a USB flash drive, insert it into the USB port in the front of your machine. Once you have installed the USB flash drive, you can immediately print files stored on it. Scanning to USB Flash Drive You can scan a document and save the scanned image on the USB flash drive.
Page 235: Scanning With Your Own Settings
Press Enter. The display shows the available memory space for about 2 seconds and the first available menu item, “Auto Scan,” appears on the bottom line of the display. Press Enter to start scanning. The scanned image is saved on the USB flash drive. When a document is loaded on the document glass, the display shows “Another Page?”...
Page 236 Press the scroll button ( or ) and select the file format in which the document is to be scanned. Press Enter. If you selected “BMP” in step 7, you are asked to select a color format, Color, Gray, or Mono, by pressing the scroll button ( or ).
Page 237: Managing The Usb Flash Drive
Managing the USB Flash Drive Changing the Default Settings When you scan a document to the USB flash drive, the default scan options, including scan size and scan format, can be set to the most frequently used modes. These settings are only available when you scan to the USB flash drive.
Page 238: Deleting An Image File
Press Enter. If you selected “BMP” in step 10, you are asked to select a color format, Color, Gray, or Mono, by pressing the scroll button ( or ). If you selected “PDF” in step 10, you are asked to select a color format, Color, or Mono, by pressing the scroll button ( or ).
Page 239: Formatting The Usb Flash Drive
Press the scroll button ( or ) until you see “File Manage” on the bottom line and press Enter. The first available menu item, “Delete,” appears on the bottom line of the display. Press Enter. Press the scroll button( or ) until you find the folder or file you want and then press Enter.
Page 240: Viewing The Usb Memory Status
item, “Auto Scan,” appears on the bottom line of the display. Press the scroll button ( or ) until you see “File Manage” on the bottom line and press Enter. Press the scroll button ( or ) until you see “Format” on the bottom line and press Enter.
Page 241: Printing From The Usb Flash Drive
You can directly print files stored on the USB flash drive. You can print TIFF, BMP, JPEG, and PRN files. Direct Print option supports: • PRN : Samsung PCL6 Compatible • BMP : BMP Uncompressed • TIFF : TIFF 6.0 Baseline Copyright©...
Page 242: Backing Up Data
After printing the file, the display asks if you want to print another job. Select “Yes” to print anther jobs, and repeat from step 2. Otherwise, select “No”. To return to Standby mode, press Stop/Clear. Backing Up Data Your data in the machine’s memory are accidentally erased due to power failure or storage failure.
Page 243 To restore the data: Insert the USB flash drive. For details, see page 10.2. Press Menu until “Machine Setup” appears on the top line of the display. Press the scroll button ( or ) until you see “Import Setting” on the bottom line and press Enter. Select the data type you want to restore, either “Phonebook”...
Page 244 SING INUX You can use your machine in a Linux environment. This chapter includes: • Getting Started • Installing the MFP Driver • Using the MFP Configurator • Configuring Printer Properties • Printing a Document • Scanning a Document ACHINE...
Page 245: Getting Started
Getting Started The supplied CD-ROM provides you with Samsung’s MFP driver package for using your machine with a Linux computer. Samsung’s MFP driver package contains printer and scanner drivers, providing the ability to print documents and scan images. The package also delivers powerful applications for configuring your machine and further processing of the scanned documents.
Page 246: Installing The Mfp Driver
Installing the MFP Driver System Requirements Supported OS • Redhat 7.1 and above • Linux Mandrake 8.0 and above • SuSE 7.1 and above • Caldera OpenLinux 3.1 and above • Turbo Linux 7.0 and above • Slackware 8.1 and above Recommended Hardware Requirements •...
Page 247: Installing The Mfp Driver
[root@localhost root]#cd /mnt/cdrom/Linux [root@localhost root]#./install.sh autorun software package installed and configured. Click Install. SING ACHINE : You must log in as a super user (root) to install the printer : The installation program runs automatically if you have an INUX...
Page 248 When the installation is complete, click Finish. The installation program has added the MFP Configurator desktop icon and Samsung MFP group to the system menu for your convenience. If you have any difficulties, consult the onscreen help that is available through your system...
Page 249: Uninstalling The Mfp Driver
[root@localhost root]#./install.sh autorun software package installed and configured. Click Uninstall. Click Next. Click Finish. SING ACHINE : You must log in as a super user (root) to install the printer : The installation program runs automatically if you have an INUX...
Page 250: Using The Mfp Configurator
Since an MFP device combines the printer and scanner, the MFP Configurator provides options logically grouped for printer and scanner functions. There is also a special MFP port option responsible for the regulation of access to an MFP printer and scanner via a single I/O channel.
Page 251: Printers Configuration
Printers Configuration Printers configuration has the two tabs; Printers and Classes. Printers Tab You can see the current system’s printer configuration by clicking on the printer icon button on the left side of the MFP Configurator window. Switches to Printer configuration.
Page 252: Scanners Configuration
The Classes tab shows a list of available printer classes. Shows all of the printer classes. 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 253: Mfp Ports Configuration
“consumer” applications to these devices via the single I/O port. The Samsung MFP 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.
Page 254: Configuring Printer Properties
• Classes: shows the class that your printer is in. Click Add to Class to add your printer to a specific class or click Remove from Class to remove the printer from the selected class.
Page 255: Printing A Document
From the application you are using, select Print from the File menu. Select Print directly using lpr. In the Samsung LPR window, select the model name of your machine from the Printer list and click Properties. Change the printer and print job properties.
Page 256: Printing Files
To abort the current job, click Cancel. Printing Files You can print many different types of files on the Samsung MFP device using the standard CUPS way - directly from the command line interface. The CUPS lpr utility allows you do that.
Page 257: Scanning A Document
Scanning a Document You can scan a document using the MFP Configurator window. Double-click the MFP Configurator on your desktop. Click the Select the scanner on the list. When you have only one MFP device and it is connected to the computer and turned on, your scanner appears on the list and is automatically selected.
Page 258 Load the document to be scanned face up into the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) or face down on the document glass. For details, see page 7.6. For detailed guidelines for preparing an original document, see page 5.3. Click Preview in the Scanner Properties window. The document is scanned and the image preview appears in the Preview Pane.
Page 259 The scanned image appears in the new Image Editor window. If you want to edit the scanned image, use the toolbar. For further details about editing an image, see page A.17. When you are finished, click Save on the toolbar. Select the file directory where you want to save the image and enter the file name.
Page 260: Using The Image Editor
To save a Job Type setting for the next scan job: Select the setting you want to use from the Job Type drop- down list. Click Save. The next time you open the Scanner Properties window, the saved setting is automatically selected for the scan job. To delete a Job Type setting: Select the setting you want to delete from the Job Type drop-down list.
Page 261 Tools For further details about the Image Editor program, refer to the onscreen help. A.18 SING ACHINE Function 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 262: Appendix B: Using Windows Post Script Driver (Scx-4520S/4720Fs Only )
SING (SCX-4520S/4720FS Only) If you want to use the PostScript driver provided with your system CD-ROM to print a document, use the information in this Appendix. This chapter includes: • Installing PostScript Drivers • Using PostScript Printer Driver Features INDOWS...
Page 263: Installing Postscript Drivers
PPDs, in combination with the PostScript driver, access printer features and allow the computer to communicate with the printer. An installation programme for the PPDs is provided on the supplied software CD-ROM. Before installing, make sure that the machine and the PC are properly connected with parallel, USB, or network interface.
Page 264 Then click If the machine is already connected and turned on, this screen will not appear. Skip to the next step. Click Typical. Click Next. When the installation is complete, click Finish. SING INDOWS CRIPT RIVER Next . (SCX-4520S/4720FS Only)
Page 265: Repairing Postscript Drivers
Repairing PostScript Drivers From the Strat menu, select Programs. Select Samsung SCX-4x20 Series, and then Maintenance. Click Repair. Click Printer[PostScript] and then click Next. When the repair is complete, click Finish. Removing PostScript Drivers From the Strat menu, select Programs.
Page 266: Using Postscript Printer Driver Features
To open the properties window from an application: From the File menu, select Print to open the Print window. Make sure that Samsung SCX-4x20 Series PS is selected on the Name drop-down list. Click Properties or Preferences in the application’s Print window to open the properties window.
Page 267: Printer Settings
Windows XP. Your printer’s Printing Preferences window consists of 2 tabs: Layout and Paper/Quality. If you access printer properties through the Printers folder, you can view additional Windows-based tabs; refer to your Windows User’s Guide. Layout tab The Layout tab provides options to adjust how the document appears on the printed page.
Page 268 • Graphic: This option allows you to adjust the print quality for your specific printing needs. • Document Options: This options allow you to set the PostScript options or printer features, such as toner save mode and image mode. (SCX-4520S/4720FS Only)
Page 269 Tray 2 in printer properties (see page E.13), you can select Tray2. If the paper source is set to Automatically Select, the machine automatically picks up print material in the following order: the Multipurpose tray, Tray 1, and optional Tray 2. (SCX-4520S/4720FS Only) RIVER...
Page 270 When you print a file from a Macintosh computer, you can use the PostScript driver by installing the PPD file. This chapter includes: • Installing Software for Macintosh • Setting Up the Machine • Printing a Document • Using Advanced Printing Features ROM A (SCX-4520S/4720FS O...
Page 271: Printing From A Macintosh
ACINTOSH Available Driver Mac OS 8.6~9.2 Mac OS 10.1 ~ 10.3 : To use your printer with Mac OS 8.6 ~ 9.2, you first need Item Mac OS 8.6 ~ 9.2/10.1~ 10.3 Mac OS 8.6~9.2 Mac OS 10.1 ~ 10.3...
Page 272 For Mac OS 8.6~9.3, double-click the Samsung_MFP Installer Classic icon. For Mac OS 10.1~10.3, double-click the Samsung_MFP Installer OSX icon. Click Continue. Click Install. After the installation is finished, click Quit. RINTING ROM A ACINTOSH (SCX-4520S/4720FS O...
Page 273: Setting Up The Machine
Click Select. If Auto Setup does not work properly, click Select PPD, choose Samsung SCX-4x20 Series, and click OK. When the setup is complete, you see your machine icon created as a desktop printer.
Page 274: For A Usb-Connected Macintosh
SEC000xxxxxxxxx from the printer box, where the xxxxxxxxx varies depending on your machine. Click Add. If Auto Select does not work properly, select Samsung in Printer Model and SCX-4x20 Series in Model Name. Your machine appears on the Printer List and is set as the default printer.
Page 275: Printing A Document
Printing a Document When you print with a Macintosh computer, you need to check the printer software setting in each application you use. Follow these steps to print from a Macintosh computer: depending on the version of your Macintosh system, but the features available are the same.
Page 276: Canceling A Print Job
From your Macintosh application, select Print from the File menu. Select the Layout. Mac OS 10.3 Select the number of pages you want to print on one sheet of paper on the Pages per Sheet drop-down list. RINTING ROM A ACINTOSH (SCX-4520S/4720FS O...
Page 277: Scheduling A Print Job
• On hold: The machine holds a print job in the print queue until you are ready to release it. Select a priority for your print job on the Priority drop- down list. Click Print. RINTING ROM A ACINTOSH Mac OS 10.3 (SCX-4520S/4720FS O...
Page 278 SING ETWORK If you work in a networked environment, the machine can be shared by other users on the network. This chapter includes: • About Sharing the Machine on a Network • Setting Up a Locally-Shared Machine • Setting Up a Network-Connected Machine : Before using your machine on a network, you need to install an optional network interface card.
Page 279: Appendix D: Using Your Machine On A Network
Windows 9x/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP network printer connection. Wired Network-connected Machine To use the machine as a network printer, you need to install an optional network interface card in your machine. See page E.6 for information about installing the card.
Page 280: Setting Up A Locally-Shared Machine
Select the port you want, check the Reconnect at log on box, and click OK. From the Start menu, select Settings and then Printers. Double-click your machine icon. From the Printer menu, select Properties. From the Details tab, select the printer port and click OK. SING ACHINE ON A ETWORK...
Page 281: In Windows Nt 4.0/2000/Xp
From the Printer menu, select Sharing. For Windows NT 4.0, check the Shared box. For Windows 2000, check the Shared As box. For Windows XP, check the Share this printer box. Fill in the Shared Name field and click OK. Setting Up the Client Computer Right-click the Windows Start button and select Explorer.
Page 282: Setting Up A Network-Connected Machine
Setting Up a Network-Connected Machine You have to set up the network protocols on the machine to use it as your network printer. Setting protocols can be accomplished by using the supplied network program. Please refer to the SyncThru User’s Guide.
Page 283: Printing A Network Configuration Page
• Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP • Unix AT&T, BSD4.3, HP-UX, SUN OS, SOLARIS, SCO • Various Linux OS • Macintosh OS 8.6~9.2, 10.1~10.3 (SCX-4520S/4720FS only) • Netware IPX/SPX • TCP/IP, DLC/LLC on Windows • Port9100 on Unix, Linux DHCP, BOOTP ETWORK...
Page 284 Setting Network Protocols When you first install the machine, all supported network protocols are enabled when you turn the machine on. If a network protocol is enabled, the machine may actively transmit on the network even when the protocol is not in use. This may increase network traffic slightly.
Page 285: Static Addressing
Configuring TCP/IP Your machine can be set up with a variety of TCP/IP networks information, such as an IP address, a Subnet Mask, and a Gatway. There are several ways in which your machine can be assigned a TCP/IP address, depending on your network. •...
Page 286 Press the scroll button ( or ) to enter a number between 0 and 255 and press Enter or Upper Level to move between bytes. For the SCX-4720F/4720FS, you can enter a number using the number keypad and use the scroll button ( or ) to move between bytes.
Page 287: Configuring Ipx Frame Types
Configuring IPX Frame Types On IPX/SPX protocol networks (for example, Novell NetWare), the format of the network communication frames must be specified for the machine. In most cases, you can keep the “Auto” default setting. However, you can manually set the frame type format, if required.
Page 288: Restoring The Network Configuration
Restoring the Network Configuration You can return the network configuration to its default settings. Press Menu until you see “Network Setup” on the top line of the display. Press the scroll button ( or ) until “Set To Default” displays on the bottom line. Press Enter.
Page 289 To configure the wireless network settings: Press Menu until you see “Network Setup” on the top line of the display. Press the scroll button ( or ) until “Config Network” displays on the bottom line. Press Enter to access the menu. Press the scroll button ( or ) until “802.11b”...
Page 290 • Authentication: “Open System” or “Shared Key.” The “Open System” service is not configured for network authentication. If required by your network, the proper authentication method must be configured. • Encryption: “No data Encryption”, “64 bits”, or “128 bits”. Default setting is “No data Encryption”. If your network uses WEP encryption keys, you must configure the encryption keys.
Page 291 D.14 SING ACHINE ON A ETWORK...
Page 292: Appendix E: Installing Machine Options
Your machine is a full-featured laser printer that has been optimized to meet most of your printing needs. Recognizing that each user may have different requirements, however, Samsung makes several options available to enhance your machine’s capabilities. This chapter includes: •...
Page 293: Installing Memory Dimm
Your machine has dual in-line memory module (DIMM) slot. Use this DIMM slot to install more memory option for the machine. expanded to 160 MB. Use only a Samsung-approved DIMM, part numbers ML-00MA (16 MB), ML-00MB (32 MB), ML-00MC (64 MB), or ML-00MD (128 MB).
Page 294 Remove the memory DIMM from its antistatic package. Locate the alignment notches on the bottom edge of each DIMM. Connection points Holding the memory DIMM by the edges, align the notches on the memory DIMM with the grooves at the top of the memory DIMM slot.
Page 295 PostScript printer driver so that you can use it with your machine( SCX-4520S/4720FS ) : 1. Make sure that the PostScript printer driver is installed in your computer. For details about installing the PS printer driver, see page B.2.
Page 296: Removing A Memory Dimm
Removing a Memory DIMM Follow steps 1 through 2 on page E.2 to access the control board. Push the latches at both ends of the DIMM slot away from the DIMM. Pull out the DIMM. Place the DIMM in its original packaging or wrap it with a sheet of thin metal, such as aluminium foil, and store it in a box.
Page 297: Installing A Network Interface Card
Installing a Network Interface Card card, the antenna connected to the card may not be separated from the card, depending on your country. To use your machine on a network, your machine must be equipped with an optional network interface card. If you want to use the machine in both wired and wireless network environments, you need to install an optional wired/ wireless network interface card.
Page 298 Hold the control board cover and remove it. Remove the two screws and the bracket from the control board. You can discard the old bracket. If you are replacing an existing network interface card with a new one: ➀ Remove the two screws. NSTALLING ACHINE PTIONS...
Page 299 ➁ ➂ Align the connector on the network interface card with the connector on the control board. Make sure that the jacks on the card go through the holes. Push the card firmly into the connector on the control board until it is completely and securely in place.
Page 300 Tighten the two screws. Replace the control board cover. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable (UTP cable with RJ.45 connector) into the Ethernet network port on the machine and the other end of the cable into a network LAN connection.
Page 301: Installing An Optional Tray
a network environment, refer to the User’s Guide provided with the network interface card. You can also configure the network parameters using the control panel; see page D.5. Installing an Optional Tray You can increase the paper handling capacity of your machine by installing an optional Tray 2.
Page 302 Place the machine over the tray, aligning the feet on the machine with the positioners on the tray. Plug the interface cable of the tray into the connector on the back of the machine. Load paper in the tray. The instructions for loading paper in this tray are the same as for loading the standard paper tray.
Page 303: Setting Tray 2 In The Printer Properties
PC printing. The procedure for setting the tray may differ depending on the selected printer driver. To set the tray in the printer properties of the PCL 6 printer driver: Click the Windows Start menu.
Page 304 Printers . Printers and Faxes . For Windows XP, select Select the Samsung SCX-4x20 Series PS machine icon. Click the right mouse button on the machine icon and select Properties. Click the Device Settings tab, and select Installed from the Tray2 drop-down list.
Page 305 E.14 NSTALLING ACHINE PTIONS...
Page 306: Appendix F: Specifications
PECIFICATIONS This chapter includes: • General Specifications • Scanner and Copier Specifications • Printer Specifications • Facsimile Specifications (For the SCX-4720F/ 4720FS) • Paper Specifications...
Page 307: General Specifications
General Specifications Item Automatic document feeder ADF document size Paper input capacity Paper output capacity Paper type Consumables Power requirements Power consumption Noise Warm-up time Operating conditions Toner cartridge life SET dimension (W x D x H) Weight PECIFICATIONS Description Up to 50 sheets (20 lb, 75 g/m Width: 142 to 216 mm (5.6 to 8.5 inches) Length: 148 to 356 mm (5.8 to 14 inches)
Page 308: Scanner And Copier Specifications
Item Package weight Duty cycle (Monthly) *Sound Pressure Level, ISO7779 **The number of pages may be affected by operating environment, printing interval, media type, and me- dia size. Scanner and Copier Specifications Item Compatibility Scanning method Resolution Effective scanning length Effective scanning width Color bit depth Mono bit depth...
Page 309: Printer Specifications
Compatible, PostScript 3 (SCX-4520S/4720FS only) • PCL driver: Windows 95/98/2000/NT 4.0/Me/XP, • Various Linux OS (USB only) • PostScript driver (SCX-4520S/4720FS only) : Windows 95/98/2000/NT 4.0/Me/XP, Macintosh OS 8.6~9.2/10.1~10.3 32 MB (Max. 160 MB) 16, 32, 64, 128 MB optional memory available Use only the Samsung-approved DIMM.
Page 310: Facsimile Specifications (For The Scx-4720F/4720Fs)
**Compatible with PCL6 Version 2.1 ***Please visit www.samsungprinter.com to download the latest software version. Facsimile Specifications Item Compatibility Applicable line Data coding Modem speed Transmission speed Maximum document length Paper size Resolution User memory Halftone Auto dialer SCX-4720F/4720FS (For the Description ITU-T Group 3 Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) or behind...
Page 311: Paper Specifications
• Before purchasing large quantities of paper, insure the paper meets the requirements specified in this user’s guide. : Using paper that does not meet these specifications may cause problems, AUTION requiring repairs. These repairs are not covered by the Samsung warranty or service agreements. PECIFICATIONS...
Page 312: Supported Sizes Of Paper
Supported Sizes of Paper Paper Dimensions 8.5 x 11 in. Letter (216 x 279 mm) 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 in.) 7.25 x 10.5 in. Executive (191 x 267 mm) 8.5 x 14 in. Legal (216 x 356 mm) 216 x 330 mm Folio (8.5 x 13 in.)
Page 313: Guidelines For Using Paper
Symptom Poor print quality or toner adhesion, problems with feeding Dropout, jamming, curl Increased gray background shading/printer wear Excessive curl problems with feeding Jamming, damage to machine Problems with feeding OTES • Do not use letterhead paper printed with low-temperature inks, such as those used in some types of thermography.
Page 314: Paper Specifications
Paper Specifications Category Acid content Caliper Curl in ream Cut edge conditions Fusing compatibility Grain Moisture content Smoothness Paper Output Capacity Output Location Face-down output tray Face-up output slot Paper Storage Environment Paper storage environmental conditions directly affect the feed operation. Ideally, the machine and paper storage environment should be at or near room temperature, and not too dry or humid.
Page 315 Unopened paper in sealed reams can remain stable for several months before use. Opened packages of paper have more potential for environment damage, especially if they are not wrapped with a moisture-proof barrier. The paper storage environment should be properly maintained to ensure optimum performance.
Page 316 Envelopes with Double Side Seams Double side-seams construction has vertical seams at both ends of the envelope rather than diagonal seams. This style may be more likely to wrinkle. Be sure the seam extends all the way to the corner of the envelope as illustrated below. Correct Incorrect Envelopes with Adhesive Strips or Flaps...
Page 317 Labels AUTIONS • To avoid damaging the machine, use only labels recommended for laser printers. • To prevent serious jams, always use the manual feeder to print labels and always use the rear output tray. • Never print on the same sheet of labels more than once and never print on a partial sheet of labels.
Page 318 NDEX Numerics 2/4-up, special copy 5.12 2-side, special copy 5.11 adding documents 7.33 ADF (Automatic Document Feeder), load 5.5, 7.6 ADF rubber pad, replace 8.14 auto fit, special copy 5.11 automatic dialing group 7.23 one-touch 7.19 speed 7.21 automatic redialing 7.13 broadcasting faxes 7.28 canceling copy 5.5...
Page 319 3.8 machine ID, set 2.16 Macintosh common problems 9.32 driver, install C.2 printing C.6 setting up the printer C.4 manual feed mode, use 3.8 memory DIMM installing E.2 removing E.5 memory, clear 8.2 MFP driver, install Linux A.4...
Page 320 B.5 errors 9.31 installing B.2 power save mode, use 2.24 print order, set 4.11 print quality problems, solve 9.19 print resolution 4.8, A.13 printer driver, install Linux A.4 Macintosh C.2 Windows 2.28 PostScript printer properties Linux A.12 Windows 4.4...
Page 321 D.3 SmarThru install 2.28 uninstall 2.36 sounds, set 2.21 specifications facsimile F.5 general F.2 paper F.6 printer F.4 scanner and copier F.3 speed dial dialing 7.22 storing 7.21 system requirements Linux A.3 Macintosh C.2 Windows 2.28 tel line, connect 2.11 toll save mode, use 2.23...
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Chapter 1: NTRODUCTION

Chapter 2 GETTING STARTED

Chapter 3: PAPER HANDLING

Chapter 4: PRINTING TASKS

Chapter 5: COPYING

Chapter 6: SCANNING

Chapter 7 (SCX-4720F/4720FS ONLY )

Chapter 8: MAINTENANCE

Chapter 9: TROUBLESHOOTING

Chapter 10 USING USB FLASH DRIVE

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Appendix B: USING WINDOWS POST SCRIPT DRIVER (SCX-4520S/4720FS ONLY )

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Appendix D: USING YOUR MACHINE on a NETWORK

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