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SCX-4623FW Series Multi Functional Printer User’s Guide imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product.
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This user’s guide is provided for information purposes only. All information included herein is subject to change without notice. Samsung Electronics is not responsible for any direct or indirect damages, arising from or related to use of this user’s guide.
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Content Content COPYRIGHT CONTENT Safety information Regulatory information About this user’s guide Features of your new product INTRODUCTION Machine overview Front view Rear view Control panel overview Understanding the LED Status LED Wireless LED Introducing the useful buttons Menu button Print screen button WPS button Power button...
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Content Setting IPv6 addresses Connecting SyncThru™ Web Service WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP Using a wireless network with WPS button on the control panel Items to prepare Choosing your network connection Changing WPS mode Setting a wireless network in PBC mode Setting a wireless network in PIN mode Using a wireless network from the control panel Using the control panel Using a wireless network from the computer...
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Setting the paper source Using the output support Stacking papers firmly Getting the small sized printout PRINTING Introducing useful software programs Samsung AnyWeb Print Printer driver features Printer driver Basic printing Canceling a print job Opening printing preferences Using a favorite setting...
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Basic scanning method Scanning originals and sending to your computer (Scan to PC) For USB connected machine For network connected machine Using Samsung Scan Manager Set Scan Button tab Change Port tab Scanning with TWAIN-enabled software Scanning using the WIA driver...
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Content Receiving faxes manually using an extension telephone Receiving faxes using DRPD mode Receiving in secure receiving mode Activating secure receiving mode Receiving faxes in memory Adjusting the document settings Resolution Darkness Forwarding a fax to another destination Forwarding a sent fax to another destination Forwarding a received fax to another destination Setting up address book Speed dial numbers...
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Cleaning the outside Cleaning the inside Cleaning the scan unit 102 Storing the toner cartridge Handling instructions Use of non-Samsung and refilled toner cartridge Estimated cartridge life 103 Tips for moving & storing your machine TROUBLESHOOTING 104 Redistributing toner 104 Clearing original document jams...
safety information These warnings and precautions are included in order to prevent injury to you and others, as well as preventing any potential damage to your machine. Be sure to read and understand all of these instructions before using the machine. Use common sense for operating any electrical appliance and whenever using your machine.
If the machine gets overheated, it releases smoke, makes strange noises, or generates an odd odor, immediately turn off the power switch and unplug the machine. This could result in electric shock or fire. Caution During an electrical storm or for a period of If the plug does not easily enter the electrical outlet, do not non-operation, remove the power plug from the attempt to force it in.
INSTALLATION / MOVING Warning Do not place the machine in an area with dust, humidity or water leaks. This could result in electric shock or fire. Caution When moving the machine, turn the power off and Do not put a cover over the machine or place it in an airtight disconnect all cords;...
This could result in electric shock or fire. Otherwise, it can cause damage to the machine. Do not remove any covers or guards that are fastened with screws. The machine should only be repaired by Samsung service technician. SUPPLY USAGE Caution Do not disassemble the toner cartridge.
During normal operation, this machine produces ozone. The ozone produced does not present a hazard to the operator. However, it is advisable that the machine be operated in a well ventilated area. If you need additional information about ozone, request your nearest Samsung dealer. Regulatory information_ 13...
PERCHLORATE WARNING This Perchlorate warning applies only to primary CR (Manganese Dioxide) Lithium coin cells in the product sold or distributed ONLY in California USA. Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. (U.S.A. only) POWER SAVE This printer contains advanced energy conservation technology that reduces power consumption when it is not in active use. When the printer does not receive data for an extended period of time, power consumption is automatically lowered.
CORRECT DISPOSAL OF BATTERIES IN THIS PRODUCT (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems.) This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed with other household waste at the end of their working life.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Intentional emitter per FCC Part 15 Low power, Radio LAN type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless communication devices), operating in the 2.4 GHz/5 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.
GERMANY ONLY FAX BRANDING The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone facsimile machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the following information: 1.
PBXs of the European countries: In the event of problems, you should contact the Euro QA Lab of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. in the first instance. The product has been tested against TBR21. To assist in the use and application of terminal equipment which complies with this standard, the European Telecommunication Standards Institute (ETSI) has issued an advisory document (EG 201 121) which contains notes and additional requirements to ensure network compatibility of TBR21 terminals.
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS Wireless Guidance Low power, Radio LAN type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless communication devices), operating in the 2.4 GHz/5 GHz Band, may be present (embedded) in your printer system. The following section is a general overview of considerations while operating a wireless device. Additional limitations, cautions, and concerns for specific countries are listed in the specific country sections (or country group sections).
documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution. 3. All advertising materials mentioning features or use of this software must display the following acknowledgment: “This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit. (http://www.openssl.org/)" 4.
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about this user’s guide This user’s guide provides information about how to use the machine. Both novice and professional users can refer to this as a guide for installing and using the machine. • Read the safety information before using the machine. •...
This help provides you with help information on printer driver and instructions for setting up the options for printing (See "Using help" on page 68). Samsung website If you have Internet access, you can get help, support, machine drivers, manuals, and order information from the Samsung website, www.samsung.com/printer. Downloadable You can download useful software programs from the Samsung website.
features of your new product Your new machine is equipped with a number of special features that improve the quality of the documents you print. SPECIAL FEATURES Print with excellent quality and speed Copy originals in several formats • You can print with a resolution of up to 1200 x 1200 dpi •...
Features by models include: FEATURES SCX-4623FW(K) Print Duplex (2-sided) printing (manual) Copy Network PC fax Fax to PC (Samsung Scan & Fax Manager) On hook dial USB 2.0 Network Interface Ethernet 10/100 Base TX wired LAN Network Interface 802.11b/g wireeless LAN IPv6 SyncThru™...
introduction This chapter gives you an overview of your machine: This chapter includes: • Machine overview • Control panel overview • Understanding the LED • Introducing the useful buttons • Turning on the machine MACHINE OVERVIEW Front view This illustration may differ from your machine depending on its model. Document feeder cover Front door handle Document output tray...
Rear view This illustration may differ from your machine depending on its model. Network port Power receptacle USB port Rear door Telephone line socket Rear door handle Extension telephone socket (EXT) Introduction_ 27...
CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW This control panel may differ from your machine depending on its model. You can copy both sides of an ID Card such as a driver’s license to a single side of paper (See "ID card copying" on ID Copy page 75).
Samsung toner cartridge's quality. and security settings See "Using a wireless network with WPS button on Service or repair required as a result of using non-genuine Samsung the control panel" on page 43). toner cartridges will not be covered under the machine warranty.
STATUS DESCRIPTION • The machine is in ready mode. • The machine’s power is off. The machine is in power save mode. TURNING ON THE MACHINE Plug in the power cord, the machine will be turned on. If you want to turn the power off, press the Power button until Power Down appear on the display.
CD and if you are a Linux OS user, download the software from the Samsung website (www.samsung.com/printer) and install. Machine software are occasionally updated due to release of new operating system and etc.
Windows Intel® Pentium® IV 1 GHz 512 MB 10 GB • Samsung Scan and Fax Manager: You can find out (Pentium IV 2 GHz) (2048 MB) about Scan & Fax Manager program information and Server® 2008 installed scan driver's condition.
Linux User Account Control windows. • If the AutoPlay window appears in Windows 7 and Windows 2008 Server R2, click Run Setup.exe in Install or run program field, and ITEM REQUIREMENT (RECOMMENDED) click Yes in the User Account Control windows. Operating RedHat®...
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16. For Mac OS X 10.3, if Auto Select does not work properly, select If not, click No to reprint it. Samsung in Printer Model and your machine name in Model Name. 8. To register as a user of the machine in order to receive information from •...
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1. Make sure that the machine is connected to your computer and Linux powered on. You need to download Linux software packages from the Samsung website 2. When the Administrator Login window appears, type in root in the to install the printer software.
33). screen appears, type in: 2. Click the Windows Start menu. [root@localhost root]#cd /opt/Samsung/mfp/uninstall/ 3. Select All programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. [root@localhost uninstall]#./uninstall.sh 4. Enter in IP address of the host computer and press Enter in your Click Uninstall.
network setup This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for setting up the network connected machine and software. This chapter includes: • Network environment • Installing wired network connected machine’s driver • Introducing useful network programs • IPv6 Configuration • Using a wired network SyncThru™...
2. Turn on the machine. In a few situations the IP address must be set manually. This is called a 3. From the Windows Start menu, select All Programs > Samsung static IP and is often required in corporate Intranets for security reasons.
1. Print the machine’s network configuration report to find your Windows machine’s MAC address. 2. Open the /opt/Samsung/mfp/share/utils/. You can set up the machine driver, follow the steps below. 3. Double click the SetIPApplet.html file. This is recommended for most users. All components necessary for machine operations will be installed.
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6. Enter the password and click OK. Turn off the firewall and Search again. For Windows 7. The Samsung Installer window opens. Click Continue. operating system, click Start > Control Panel > Windows Firewall, and inactivate this option. 8. Read the license agreement and click Continue.
19. For Mac OS X 10.3, if Auto Select does not work properly, select IPV6 CONFIGURATION Samsung in Printer Model and your machine name in Model Name. • For Mac OS X 10.4, if Auto Select does not work properly, select TCP/IPv6 is supported properly only in Windows Vista or higher.
• Manual Address: Manually configured IPv6 address by a user. Address must be enclosed in '[ ]' brackets. DHCPv6 address configuration (Stateful) If you have a DHCPv6 server on your network, you can set one of the following option for default dynamic host configuration: 1.
wireless network setup This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for setting up the wireless network connected machine and software. This chapter includes: • Using a wireless network with WPS button on the control panel • Setting a wireless network with network cable •...
1. Connecting: If you press WPS( ) button on the control panel minutes for Reconnecting message appears on the display. The machine tries to re-connect to the wireless network. when the wireless function is off, the machine automatically tries to re-connect to access point (or wireless router) with previously used Re-connecting to a wireless network in PIN mode wireless connection settings and address.
5. Press the left/right arrow to select the setup method you want appears • None: This is used when the validation of a wireless device’s and press OK. identity and data encryption are not required for your network. Open system is used for IEEE 802.11 authentication. •...
4. Press the left/right arrow until Yes appears and press OK. Installing the wireless network Using this Network Configuration Report, you can find your machine MAC There are three ways to install the wireless network to connect to the address and IP address. machine.
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4. Select the Wireless Setting and Installation option. may differ according to its security mode, WEP or WPA. • In case of WEP Select Open System or Shared Key for the authentication and enter WEP security key. Click Next. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a security protocol preventing unauthorized access to your wireless network.
3. Insert the supplied software CD into your CD-ROM drive. machine has searched appears. • The software CD should automatically run and an installation If you want to use the Samsung default ad-hoc setting, select the last window appear. wireless network on the list, which Network Name(SSID) is •...
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Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0 7. Enter the password and click OK. Machine’s network information should be as below: 8. The Samsung Installer window opens. Click Continue. IP address: 169.254.133. 43 (Use computer’s IP 9. Read the license agreement and click Continue.
Before entering the IP address for the If you want to use the Samsung default ad-hoc setting, select the last machine, you must know the computer’s network configuration wireless network on the list, which Network Name(SSID) is information.
• Authentication: Select an authentication type. 18. When the wireless network setting is completed, disconnect the USB cable between the computer and machine. Open System: Authentication is not used, and encryption may or may not be used, depending on the need for data 19.
(third from left) in the SetIP window to open the 2. Turned on the machine. TCP/IP configuration window. 3. From the Windows Start menu, select All Programs > Samsung 5. Enter the machine’s new information into the configuration window Printers > SetIP > SetIP.
Network Configuration Report and keep it for future • SSID: SSID (Service Set Identifier) is a name that identifies a reference. You are now ready to use your new Samsung wireless printer on wireless network. access points and wireless devices attempting your network.
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Connecting Failure - Connected Wired Network • You cannot use infrastructure mode and Ad-hoc mode at the same time for Samsung wireless network machine. • Your machine is connected with wired network cable. Remove the wired network cable from your machine.
Or, if you are a Windows user, you can launch it from the Start menu, Minute = 00 to 59, select Programs or All Programs > Samsung Printers > your printer driver name > Smart Panel. and you can also select AM or PM.
CHANGING THE DEFAULT MODE ENTERING CHARACTERS USING THE NUMBER KEYPAD Your machine is preset to Copy mode. You can switch this default mode between Fax mode and Copy mode. As you perform various tasks, you may need to enter names and numbers. For example, when you set up your machine, you enter your name or your 1.
USING THE SAVE MODES Setting the paper source 1. Press Menu on the control panel. Using the toner saving feature 2. Press the left/right arrow until System Setup appears and press OK. Toner save mode allows your machine to use less toner on each page. 3.
4. Click Advanced tab. 5. Select tray (source) and its options, such as paper size and type. 6. Press OK. SETTING JOB TIMEOUT When there is no input for a certain period of time, the machine exits the current menu and goes in to the default settings. You can set the amount of time the machine will wait.
media and tray This chapter provides information on how to load originals and print media into your machine. This chapter includes: • Preparing originals • Loading paper in the tray • Loading originals • Printing on special media • Setting the paper size and type •...
• Do not look the light from inside of the scanner while copying or • Increased paper jams scanning. It is harmful to eyes. • Premature wear on the machine. Properties, such as weight, composition, grain, and moisture content, are In the document feeder important factors that affect the machine’s performance and the output quality.
4. Squeeze the paper width guides and slide them to the desired paper size marked at the bottom of the tray. • Do not push the paper width guide too far causing the media to Support guide warp. Paper length guide •...
If you experience problems with paper feeding, check whether the For example, if you want to use a label, set the paper type to paper meets the media specification. Then try placing one sheet at Label. a time in the manual tray (See "Print media specifications" on 6.
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• Archive: 70 to 90 g/m (19 to 24 lb). If you need to keep the print-out for • Envelopes with a peel-off adhesive strip or with more than one flap that a long period time, such as archives, select this option. folds over to seal must use adhesives compatible with the machine’s fusing temperature about 170 °C (338 °F) for 0.1 second.
Exposed areas can cause labels to peel off during printing, which can paper, reducing print quality. cause paper jams. Exposed adhesive can also cause damage to Photo machine components. • Do not run a sheet of labels through the machine more than once. The •...
6. Press the left/right arrow to select the paper tray you want. Getting the small sized printout 7. Press OK to save the selection. When you have printed a small sized printout like an envelop or a custom 8. Press Stop/Clear to return to ready mode. sized printout, it may not be placed on the output support, due to its small size.
Windows Internet Explorer more easily, than when you use the ordinary Multiple pages per sheet program. Click Start > All programs > Samsung Printers > Samsung Fit to page printing AnyWeb Print > Download the lastest version to link the website where the tool is available for the download.
The Presets option, which is visible on each preferences tab except for If the print job is waiting in a print queue or print spooler, cancel the job as Samsung tab, allows you to save the current preferences settings for future follows: use.
• Poster 4x4: Document will be enlarged and be divided into 16 If you want to search information via a keyword, click the Samsung tab in pages. the Printing Preferences window, and enter a keyword in the input line of the Help option.
5. After printing, fold and staple the pages. Fitting your document to a selected paper size This printer feature allows you to scale your print job to any selected paper Printing on both sides of paper (Manual) size regardless of the document size. This can be useful when you want to You can print on both sides of a paper;...
6. When you have finished editing, click OK or Print until you exit the 8. The file is not printed. Instead, it is stored on your computer hard disk Print window. drive. To stop printing the watermark, select None from the Watermark The overlay document size must be the same as the document drop-down list.
regardless of the color it appears on the screen. To create a file: • Graphic Controller: Fine Edge allows user to emphasize edges of 1. Check the Print to file box at the Print window. texts and fine lines for improving readability. •...
Changing printer settings • Toner Save Mode: Selecting this option extends the life of your toner cartridge and reduces your cost per page without a significant You can use advanced printing features provided by your machine. reduction in print quality. Open an application and select Print from the File menu.
3. In the LPR GUI window, select the model name of your machine from Configuring Printer Properties the printer list and click Properties. Using the Printer Properties window provided by the Printers configuration, you can change the various properties for your machine as a printer.
copying This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for copying documents. This chapter includes: • Basic copy • Using special copy features • Changing the settings for each copy • Deciding the form of copy output • Setting copy timeout • Changing the default copy settings •...
5. Turn the original over and place it on the scanner glass, where arrows When you make a reduced copy, black lines may appear at the indicate as shown then, close the scanner lid. bottom of your copy. CHANGING THE DEFAULT COPY SETTINGS The copy options, including darkness, original type, copy size, collation and number of copies, can be set to those most frequently used.
printed one by one in the following order: 3. Press OK and enter the number of copies using the left/right arrow or numeric keypad. 4. Press Menu on the control panel. 5. Press the left/right arrow until Copy Setup appears and press OK. 6.
Panel > Samsung Scan and Fax Manager > Quick Scan. For network connected machine You can scan an image on the machine via the Samsung Scan Manager program that is installed in your networked computer. Make sure the printer driver is installed on your computer using the software CD, since the printer driver includes the scan program (See "Installing wired...
Save Location: Allows you to choose the location of the default If you have installed the printer driver, the Samsung Scan Manager program saving folder. is installed too. Start Samsung Scan Manager program to find out about this • Resolution: Allows you to choose the scan resolution.
Change Port tab (See "Loading originals" on page 59). 3. From the Start menu, select Control Panel, > Scanners and Cameras. 4. Double click your scanner driver icon. The Scanner and Camera wizard appears. 5. Click Next. 6. Set the option in Choose scanning preferences window and click Preview to see how your options affect the picture.
Scanning with USB • Scan process differ according to TWAIN-compliant software. Please refer to the user’s guide of the software. 1. Make sure that the machine is connected to your computer and powered • If scanning does not operate in Image Capture, update Mac OS to the latest version.
Preview Pane. To delete a Job Type setting 1. Select the setting you want to delete from the Job Type drop-down list. 2. Click Delete. The setting is deleted from the list. Using the Image Manager The Image Manager application provides you with menu commands and tools to edit your scanned image.
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TOOLS NAME FUNCTION Save Saves the image. Undo Cancels your last action. Redo Restores the action you canceled. Scroll Allows you to scroll through the image. Crop Crops the selected image area. Zoom Out Zooms the image out. Zoom In Zooms the image in.
Receiving a fax You can send and receive a fax from your computer without going to the If you have installed the printer driver, the Samsung Scan & Fax Manager machine. program is also installed. Start Samsung Scan & Fax Manager program to find out about this program information and the installed driver's condition.
For Windows, from the Start menu, click Control Panel > Samsung Scan & Fax Manager. Or you can open this program by right clicking the Smart Panel icon in the Windows task bar and selecting the Samsung Scan & Fax Manager. •...
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(Fax) on the control panel. • If you want to send fax directly from your computer, use Samsung 2. Load originals face up into the document feeder, or place a single Network PC Fax (See "Sending a fax" on page 83).
page 89. 1. Press (Fax) on the control panel. 8. The display asks you to enter another fax number to send the document. 2. Load originals face up into the document feeder, or place a single 9. To enter more fax numbers, press OK when Yes appears and repeat original face down on the scanner glass.
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all of the received faxes are stored in memory. For further answered as a fax call, and all other ringing patterns will be forwarded to the details, see "Receiving in secure receiving mode" on page 87. extension telephone or answering machine plugged into the EXT socket. You can easily suspend or change DRPD at any time.
3. Enter the four-digit password and press OK. MODE RECOMMENDED FOR: The machine prints all of the faxes stored in memory. Super Fine Originals containing extremely fine detail. Super Fine Deactivating secure receiving mode mode is enabled only if the machine with which you 1.
9. Press Stop/Clear to return to ready mode. Editing speed dial numbers Subsequent sent faxes will be forwarded to the specified fax machine. 1. Press (Fax) on the control panel. Forwarding a received fax to another destination 2. Press Address Book on the control panel. 3.
7. Enter the first few letters of the speed dial’s name you want to add or name. delete. 6. Press the left/right arrow until the name you want appears and press 8. Press the left/right arrow until the name and number you want appears and press OK.
machine status and advanced feature This chapter explains how to browse the current status of your machine, and the method of setting for the advanced machine setup. Read this chapter carefully in order to use your machine's diverse features. This chapter includes: •...
Change Default OPTION DESCRIPTION OPTION DESCRIPTION RCV Start Code This code allows you to initiate fax reception from an extension phone plugged into the EXT Resolution Changing the resolution setting affects the socket on the back of the machine. If you pick up appearance of the received document.
7. Repeat steps 4 through 6, as needed. OPTION DESCRIPTION 8. Press Stop/Clear to return to ready mode. Schedule Jobs This list shows the documents currently stored Change Default for delayed faxes along with the starting time and type of each operation. OPTION DESCRIPTION JunkFax Report...
NETWORK MENU OVERVIEW You may set up the network with the machine's display screen. Before doing The control panel provides access to various menus to set up the machine that, you must have the relevant information concerning the type of network or use the machine’s functions.
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ITEMS OPTION ITEMS OPTION System Setup Machine Setup Network TCP/IP (IPv4) Machine ID DHCP Machine Fax No BOOTP Date & Time Static Clock Mode TCP/IP (IPv6) Language IPv6 Activate Default Mode DHCPv6 Config Power Save Ethernet Speed Timeout Wireless Job Timeout WLAN Settings Altitude Adj.
USING SYNCTHRU™ WEB SERVICE • Support tab: This tab allows you to set contact information for sending email. You can also connect to samsung website or download drivers by Your SyncThru™ Web Service window that appears in this user’s selecting Link.
The supplied software CD provides you with SmarThru. SmarThru offers you convenient features to use with your machine. Or, if you are a Windows user, you can launch it from the Start menu, select Programs or All Programs > Samsung Printers > your printer driver Starting SmarThru name >...
Opening the Unified Driver Configurator 1. Double-click the Unified Driver Configurator on the desktop. You can also click the Startup Menu icon and select Samsung Unified Driver > Unified Driver Configurator. 2. Click each button on the left to switch to the corresponding configuration window.
In this window, you can monitor the activity of scanner devices, view a list of installed • Add Printer: Allows you to add a new machines. Samsung machine devices, change device properties, and scan images. • Remove Printer: Removes the selected machine.
“consumer” applications to these devices via the single I/O port. The Unified Linux Driver package provides an appropriate port sharing mechanism that is used by Samsung printer and scanner drivers. The drivers talk to their devices via so-called machine ports. The current status of any machine port can be viewed via the Ports configuration.
Replace the corresponding parts, if necessary. When you call for service or register as a user on the Samsung website, the 1. Press Menu on the control panel. machine’s serial number by taking the following steps: 2.
5. Close the scanner lid. STORING THE TONER CARTRIDGE Toner cartridges contain components that are sensitive to light, temperature, and humidity. Samsung suggests users follow the recommendations to ensure the optimum performance, highest quality, and longest life from your new Samsung toner cartridge.
Use of non-Samsung and refilled toner cartridge Samsung Electronics does not recommend or approve the use of non-Samsung brand toner cartridges in your printer including generic, store brand, refilled, or remanufactured toner cartridges.
troubleshooting This chapter gives helpful information for what to do if you encounter an error. This chapter includes: • Redistributing toner • Clearing paper jams • Clearing original document jams • Understanding display messages • Solving other problems • Tips for avoiding paper curls •...
1. Remove any remaining pages from the document feeder. 2. Open the document feeder cover. scanner lid 7. Close the scanner lid. Load the removed pages back into the document 3. Gently remove the jammed paper from the document feeder. feeder.
• Do not mix paper types in a tray. In the manual tray • Use only recommended print media (See "Setting the paper size and Click this link to open an animation about clearing a jam. type" on page 64). 1.
2. Remove the jammed paper by gently pulling it straight out. If you do not see the jammed paper, go to next step. 5. Pull the fuser cover levers down and remove the paper. Return the fuser cover levers to their original position. 3.
UNDERSTANDING DISPLAY MESSAGES SUGGESTED MESSAGE MEANING SOLUTIONS Messages appear on the control panel display to indicate the machine’s status or errors. Refer to the tables below to understand the messages’ and DHCP problem: The IP address Change the IP address their meaning, and correct the problem, if necessary.
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The toner cartridge is Install the corresponding (See "Available not suitable for your toner cartridge with a toner cartridge supplies" on machine. Samsung-genuine page 120). cartridge (See "Replacing The number of the toner cartridge" on pages may be page 120). affected by Output bin Full The output tray is full.
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Using a cartridge beyond this stage can result in printing quality issues (See "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 120). Samsung does not recommend using non-genuine Samsung toner cartridge such as refilled or remanufactured. Samsung cannot...
SOLVING OTHER PROBLEMS Paper feeding problems The following chart lists some conditions that may occur and the CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS recommended solutions. Follow the suggested solutions until the problem is Paper jams during Clear the paper jam (See "Clearing paper jams" corrected.
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Printing problems POSSIBLE SUGGESTED CONDITION CAUSE SOLUTIONS POSSIBLE SUGGESTED CONDITION CAUSE SOLUTIONS The machine The document size Get more hard disk space does not print. is so big that the and print the document The machine The machine is not Check the power cord hard disk space of again.
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POSSIBLE SUGGESTED CONDITION CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS CAUSE SOLUTIONS Light or faded print • If a vertical white streak or faded area Pages print, but The toner cartridge Redistribute the toner, if appears on the page, the toner supply is low. they are blank.
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CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS White Spots If white spots appear on the page: Background Background scatter results from bits of toner scatter randomly distributed on the printed page. • The paper is too rough and a lot of dirt from a paper falls to the inner devices within the •...
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CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS Wrinkles or • Ensure that the paper is loaded properly. Horizontal stripes If horizontally aligned black streaks or smears creases appear: • Check the paper type and quality (See "Print A a B b C media specifications"...
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CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTION CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS Image rubs off the • Replace the paper in the tray with paper from Message appears on • There may be a copying or printing job in copy easily. a new package. your computer progress.
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"Setting the paper size and other pages, with a type" on page 64. small strip of text at the top Samsung Scan and Fax Manager Problem CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTION Samsung Scan Check your system requirements. Samsung Manager does not Scan Manager works in Windows and Mac OS work.
Common Linux problems CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS I cannot scan via Check if Gimp Front-end has Xsane: Device Gimp Front-end. dialog. on the Acquire menu. If not, you should The machine does • Check if the printer driver is installed in your install Xsane plug-in for Gimp on the your not print.
CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS The machine does • Ensure a document is loaded into the not scan. machine, ensure your machine is connected to the computer. • If there is an I/O error while scanning. Refer to Linux User’s Guide that came with your computer for further information on Linux error messages.
To order Samsung-authorized supplies accessories and, maintenance parts, contact your local Samsung dealer or the retailer where you PARTS PART NAME AVERAGE YIELD purchased your machine You can also visit www.samsung.com/supplies,...
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1. Open the front door. handle on the cartridge to avoid touching this area. 2. Pull the toner cartridge out. 7. Hold the toner cartridge by the handle and 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.
Hardware specifications • Environmental specifications • Electrical specifications • Print media specifications The specification values are listed below, specification are subject to change without notice: See www.samsung.com/printer for possible changes in information. HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS ITEM DESCRIPTION Dimensions Height 318.9 mm (12.6 inches) Depth 415.4 mm (16.4 inches)
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Power requirements are based on the country/region where the device is sold. Do not convert operating voltages. Doing so might damage the device and void the product warranty. ITEM DESCRIPTION 110 volt models AC 110 - 127 V Power rating 220 volt models AC 220 - 240 V...
PRINT MEDIA SPECIFICATIONS PRINT MEDIA WEIGHT /CAPACITY TYPE SIZE DIMENSIONS TRAY1 MANUAL TRAY Plain paper Letter 216 x 279 mm (8.50 x 11.00 inches) 60 to 120 g/m (16 to 32 lb bond) 60 to 220 g/m (16 to 43 lb bond) •...
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glossary The following glossary helps you get familiar with the product by understanding the terminologies commonly used with printing as well Charge Coupled Device (CCD) is a hardware which enables the scan as mentioned in this user’s guide. job. CCD Locking mechanism is also used to hold the CCD module to prevent any damage when you move the machine.
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EtherTalk The Domain Name Server (DNS) is a system that stores information A suite of protocols developed by Apple Computer for computer associated with domain names in a distributed database on networks, networking. It was included in the original Macintosh (1984) and is now such as the Internet.
Intranet compression of binary images, particularly for faxes, but can also be used on other images. A private network that uses Internet Protocols, network connectivity, and possibly the public telecommunication system to securely share part of an organization's information or operations with its employees. JPEG Sometimes the term refers only to the most visible service, the internal Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG) is a most commonly used...
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NetWare A network operating system developed by Novell, Inc. It initially used Pages Per Minute (PPM) is a method of measurement for determining cooperative multitasking to run various services on a PC, and the how fast a printer works, meaning the number of pages a printer can network protocols were based on the archetypal Xerox XNS stack.
Subnet Mask Watermark The subnet mask is used in conjunction with the network address to A watermark is a recognizable image or pattern in paper that appears determine which part of the address is the network address and which lighter when viewed by transmitted light. Watermarks were first part is the host address.
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index document feeder duplex printing (manual) adjusting ID copy printer driver 69 tray size 57 answering machine/fax authentication Entering printing a report 93 clearing paper 106 using the number keypad 56 tips for avoiding paper jams 105 error message job timeout setting extension telephone booklet printing booklets...
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