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Summarization of Contents
About the User's Guides
Laser MFP User's Guide Description
Describes the contents and purpose of the Laser MFP User's Guide.
SmarThru 3 User's Guide Description
Describes the SmarThru 3 User's Guide and its functions.
Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE
Country Customer Care Centers and Websites
Lists customer care centers and websites by country for support.
Chapter 1: GETTING STARTED
Unpacking Included Accessories
Lists all accessories included with the machine for setup.
Selecting a Location and Clearance Space
Specifies required clearance space around the machine for ventilation and access.
Understanding Component Locations
Identifies the main components of the machine's front and rear views.
Control Panel Functions Overview
Explains the function of various buttons and controls on the machine.
Attaching Accessories
Instructions for inserting the document output support into the paper output tray.
Handset and Handset Cradle Setup
Step-by-step guide to plug the handset and attach the cradle to the machine.
Installing the Toner Cartridge
Steps to remove the toner cartridge and distribute toner evenly.
Loading Paper into the Paper Tray
Steps to prepare the paper stack and insert it into the tray.
Making Connections: Telephone, External Devices, and USB
Steps to connect the machine via telephone line, external devices, and USB.
Turning the Machine On and Safety Cautions
Instructions to power on the machine and important safety warnings.
Installing Software: Overview and Prerequisites
Overview of software on CD-ROM and system requirements for Windows.
Installing Samsung Software in Windows
Steps to install the MFP driver and SmarThru software on Windows.
Installing Samsung SmarThru Software
Steps to install SmarThru, including choice of installation type and networking.
Repairing Software Installation
How to access the repair function and proceed with reinstallation.
Removing Software: MFP Driver and SmarThru
Steps to uninstall the MFP driver and SmarThru software.
Changing the Display Language
How to access and select the desired language for the control panel display.
Setting the Machine ID
Entering the fax number and company name for machine identification.
Entering Characters Using the Number Keypad
How to enter letters using the number keypad and button presses.
Keypad Letters and Numbers Assignments
Table showing assigned numbers, letters, and characters for each key.
Setting the Date and Time
Entering the correct month, day, year, hour, and minute.
Changing the Clock Mode
Setting the machine to display time in 12-hour or 24-hour format.
Setting the Paper Type and Size
Selecting the paper type and size from the control panel menu.
Setting Sounds: Adjusting Volume and Tones
Adjusting volume and on/off status for various machine sounds.
Using the Save Modes: Toner Save and Toll Save
Using Toner Save and Toll Save modes to reduce costs and extend toner life.
Power Save Mode Configuration
Setting the machine to switch to reduced power state after idle time.
Chapter 2: PAPER HANDLING
Selecting Print Materials: Considerations and Capacities
Guidelines for choosing and using paper, envelopes, and other materials.
Paper Handling Guidelines and Material Specifics
Tips on using paper, storing it, and avoiding jams and quality issues.
Selecting an Output Location: Front Tray vs. Rear Slot
Choosing between the front output tray and rear output slot for printed output.
Loading Paper in the Paper Tray
Instructions for loading paper into the tray, print side down.
Using the Manual Feeder: Capabilities and Loading
Information on media types, sizes, and loading material into the manual feeder.
Setting Paper Type and Size for Manual Feeder
Selecting the paper type and size for the manual feeder via the control panel.
Chapter 3: PRINTING
Printing a Document in Windows: Steps and Properties
Steps to open document, access printer properties, and configure settings.
Setting Paper Properties: Copies, Size, and Source
Setting the number of copies and selecting paper size and source.
Setting Graphic Properties: Quality and Toner Settings
Adjusting print quality, resolution, and toner save settings.
Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet
Choosing multiple pages per side, page order, and printing.
Printing a Reduced or Enlarged Document
Selecting the Reduce/Enlarge option and entering the scaling percentage.
Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size
Choosing the Fit to Page option and selecting the target paper size.
Printing Posters: Layout and Overlap Configuration
Choosing the poster layout and specifying overlap for multi-sheet posters.
Using Watermarks: Existing and Creating New
Selecting predefined watermarks or creating new ones with custom text.
Using Overlays: Definition, Creation, and Application
Creating and using stored images or text as overlays on documents.
Setting Up the Locally Shared Printer
Steps to share the printer on the network from the host computer.
Chapter 4: COPYING
Loading Paper for Copying
Instructions for loading paper for copying tasks.
Preparing a Document for the ADF
Guidelines for document size, types, and preparation for the ADF.
Making a Copy: Document Loading and Settings
Loading documents into ADF and adjusting copy options before copying.
Setting Copy Options: Darkness and Original Type
Adjusting copy darkness and selecting document type for copies.
Reduced/Enlarged Copying: Size Selection
Choosing copy sizes from predefined options or customizing copy size.
Changing the Default Copy Settings
Accessing the Copy Setup menu and saving default copy options.
Setting the Time Out Option for Copy Settings
Setting the time before default copy settings are restored.
Collation Copying Feature
Enabling collation for multiple copies of multi-page documents.
Chapter 5: SCANNING
Scanning Basics: Methods and Prerequisites
Overview of scanning via SmarThru or TWAIN, and driver installation.
Scanning Using Samsung SmarThru Software
Steps to prepare for scanning, load document, and launch SmarThru.
Scan Wizard Services Overview
Describes Scan, Copy, Scan to Email, Scan to FAX, Web, and OCR services.
Adjust Scan Settings and Start Scan
Adjusting scan settings in Scan Manager and initiating the scan.
Scanning Process with TWAIN-enabled Software
Steps for scanning using TWAIN-compliant software like Photoshop.
Chapter 6: FAXING
Setting Up the Fax System: Changing Options
Navigating the menu to change fax setup options like ring settings.
Available Fax Setup Options: Ring, Darkness, Redial
Setting rings before answer, fax darkness, and redial attempts/intervals.
Available Fax Setup Options: Reports, Protection, Reduction
Configuring reports, protection, auto reduction, discard size, and receive codes.
Sending a Fax: Document Loading and Resolution
Loading documents into ADF and setting appropriate resolution for faxing.
Sending a Fax Automatically
Loading document, adjusting settings, entering number, and starting auto fax.
Sending a Fax Manually
Loading document, adjusting settings, and initiating manual fax transmission.
Confirming Transmission and Automatic Redialing
Checking transmission status and configuring automatic redial settings.
Receiving a Fax: Modes and Prerequisites
Overview of receiving modes (Fax, Tel, Ans/Fax, DRPD) and notes.
Receiving Automatically in Fax Mode
Setting the machine to automatically answer and receive faxes.
Manual and Ans/Fax Receiving Modes
Receiving faxes manually in Tel mode or automatically with an answering machine.
Receiving Faxes Using DRPD Mode
Using DRPD to answer calls based on different ring patterns.
Receiving Faxes in Memory
Machine stores faxes in memory during copy/print jobs and prints them later.
Automatic Dialing: One-touch and Speed Dial
Using one-touch and speed dial buttons to store and dial numbers.
Group Dialing: Setting Up and Editing Numbers
Creating group dial numbers by adding or deleting entries.
Sending Faxes Using Group Dialing
Using group dialing for broadcasting or delayed transmissions.
Searching for Numbers in Memory
Searching stored numbers sequentially or by first letter.
Printing a Phonebook List
Printing the phonebook list to check automatic dial settings.
Sending Broadcasting Faxes
Loading document and entering multiple numbers for broadcasting fax.
Sending a Delayed Fax
Loading document, adjusting settings, entering numbers, and setting send time.
Sending a Priority Fax
Loading document, adjusting settings, entering number, and sending priority fax.
Polling a Remote Machine
Setting up the machine to poll remote machines for documents.
Adding Documents to a Scheduled Fax
Adding more documents to a previously reserved delayed fax job.
Canceling a Scheduled Fax
Selecting a scheduled fax job and canceling it.
Using Secure Receiving Mode
Activating Secure Receiving mode and setting a passcode for protection.
Printing Reports: Types and Selection
Lists various reports and how to select and print them.
Using Advanced Fax Settings
Navigating the Advanced Fax menu to change various settings.
Advanced Fax Setting Options: Forwarding and Junk Fax
Configuring fax forwarding, Toll Save, and Junk Fax Barrier settings.
Advanced Fax Setting Options: Secure Receive and ECM
Setting secure receiving, prefix dialing, and Error Correction Mode.
Chapter 7: USING YOUR PRINTER IN LINUX
Getting Started with Linux MFP Driver
Introduction to the Samsung MFP driver package for Linux.
Installing the MFP Driver (Linux)
Lists system requirements and steps to connect machine and run installer.
Using the MFP Configurator
Opening the configurator and switching between modules for printers, scanners, ports.
MFP Configurator: Printers and Scanners Management
Managing installed printers, classes, scanner devices, and their properties.
MFP Ports Configuration and Sharing
Viewing MFP ports and understanding port sharing between printers and scanners.
Configuring Printer Properties
Accessing and configuring printer properties via the Properties window.
Printing a Document in Linux
Printing from Linux applications via CUPS/LPR and command line.
Scanning a Document in Linux
Using MFP Configurator to select scanner, load document, preview, and adjust settings.
Using Preset Job Type Settings
Saving and using scan option settings for future scans.
Using the Image Editor
Overview of tools for editing scanned images like scaling, rotating, and effects.
Chapter 8: MAINTENANCE
Clearing the Memory
Clearing specific memory items like settings, reports, or phone book entries.
Adjusting Shading
Loading paper and enabling shading adjustment for better copy quality.
Cleaning Your Machine: Inside and Outside
Procedures for cleaning the machine's interior and exterior surfaces.
Cleaning the Scan Unit
Cleaning the scan unit roller and scanning glass, then reassembling components.
Maintaining the Toner Cartridge
Guidelines for storage, saving toner, and expected cartridge life.
Redistributing Toner
Rolling the cartridge to redistribute remaining toner when 'Toner Low' appears.
Replacing the Toner Cartridge
Steps to remove the used cartridge and install a new one.
Setting the Notify Toner Option
Setting the machine to automatically fax the dealer when toner is low.
Cleaning the Drum
Printing a cleaning page to clean the drum surface for print quality.
Ignoring the Toner Empty Message
Setting the machine to ignore or stop printing when toner is empty.
Consumables and Replacement Parts
Lists items like rollers and fuser unit with their average replacement yield.
Replacing the ADF Rubber Pad
Steps to open panel, disconnect support, replace rubber pad, and reassemble.
Chapter 9: TROUBLESHOOTING
Clearing Document Jams
Procedures for removing jammed documents from ADF input and exit.
Clearing Paper Jams
Steps for clearing paper jams in the paper tray and exit area.
Clearing Paper Jams in Fuser Area, Toner, or Manual Feeder
Clearing paper jams in fuser area, around toner, or manual feeder.
Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams
Tips on loading paper correctly, avoiding overload, and handling paper types.
Clearing LCD Error Messages: Common Errors (Part 1)
Resolving errors like Cancel, Comm. Error, CRU Fuse, Document Jam, Door Open.
Clearing LCD Error Messages: Common Errors (Part 2)
Resolving errors like Incompatible, Jam, Line Error, Load Document, Heat errors.
Clearing LCD Error Messages: Common Errors (Part 3)
Resolving messages like No Paper, Paper Jams, Power Failure, Toner Empty/Low.
Solving Problems: Paper Feeding Issues
Solutions for paper jams, sticking together, multiple sheets not feeding, or no feed.
Solving Problems: Printing Issues (Machine Not Printing)
Solutions for printing issues related to power, default printer, or connection.
Solving Problems: Printing Issues (Source, Speed, Blank Pages, Garbled Text)
Solutions for wrong paper source, slow jobs, blank pages, or garbled text.
Solving Problems: Printing Issues (Illustrations, USB Errors)
Solutions for illustration errors or repeated USB connection errors.
Printing Quality Problems: Light Print and Toner Issues
Solutions for light/faded print, toner specs, dropouts, and smeared defects.
Printing Quality Problems: Vertical Lines, Gray Background, Repetitive Defects
Solutions for vertical lines, gray background, toner smears, and repetitive defects.
Printing Quality Problems: Scatter, Misformed Characters, Skew, Curl
Solutions for background scatter, misformed characters, page skew, curl/wave.
Printing Quality Problems: Wrinkles, Jams, and Toner Issues
Solutions for wrinkles/creases, dirty printouts, black pages, and loose toner.
Copying Problems: Character Voids and Stripes
Solutions for character voids, horizontal stripes, skewed images, and blank copies.
Copying Problems: Light/Dark, Smears, Jams, Low Yield
Solutions for light/dark copies, smears, frequent jams, and low toner yield.
Scanning Problems: Scanner Not Working or Slow
Solutions for scanner issues, connection problems, and slow scanning.
Scanning Problems: Computer Messages and Failures
Resolving computer messages related to scanner device or port issues.
Faxing Problems: Machine, Dial Tone, Memory Issues
Solutions for machine not working, no dial tone, or memory dialing errors.
Faxing Problems: Reception, Quality, and Connection Issues
Solutions for reception issues, poor quality, stretched words, and connection failures.
Common Linux Problems: Printer Issues
Solutions for printer driver, status, and port issues in Linux.
Common Linux Problems: Scanner Detection and Port Issues
Solutions for scanner not detected or MFP port busy in Linux.
Common Linux Problems: Printing Conflicts and Scan Front-end
Solutions for printing conflicts and scanning via Gimp front-end in Linux.
Appendix A: SPECIFICATIONS
General Specifications
Details for ADF, paper capacity, power, noise, and dimensions.
Scanner and Copier Specifications
Specifications for scanner compatibility, resolution, speed, and zoom rate.
Printer Specifications
Specifications for print method, speed, paper size, resolution, interface, and OS compatibility.
Facsimile Specifications
Specifications for fax compatibility, modem speed, transmission speed, and resolution.
Paper Specifications: Overview and Guidelines
Overview of paper types, potential problems, and general handling tips.
Paper Specifications: Sizes, Weights, Capacities, and Problems
Details for labels, transparencies, card stocks, and paper problem/solution table.
Paper Storage Environment Recommendations
Recommended room temperature, humidity, and storage practices for paper.
Envelopes: Selection, Handling, and Margins
Importance of envelope construction, quality, seams, adhesives, size, and margins.
Labels: Selection and Handling Cautions
Cautions for using labels, including adhesive, arrangement, curl, and condition.
Transparencies: Requirements and Cautions
Transparency requirements for heat resistance and laser printer use.
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