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DIGITAL LASER MFP SCX-6345 Series SCX-6345N Manual SERVICE DIGITA L LASER MFP The keynote of Product The alternative of A3 copier models. 1. Print Speed: Simplex Print: Up to 45 ppm/Ltr, 43 ppm/A4 Duplex Print: Up to 40 ppm/A4 2. Main Processor: SPGPv3(400MHz) + CIP4e 3.
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ELECTRONICS * This service manual is a property of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Any unauthorized use of Manual can be punished under applicable international and/or domestic law. Samsung Electronics Co.,Ltd. September. 2006 * This service manual is also provided on the web, the ITSELF Printed in Korea.
Contents 1. Precautions 1.1 Safety Warning 1.2 Caution for safety 1.3 ESD Precautions 1.4 Super Capacitor or Lithium Battery Precautions 2. Product Specification 2.1 Product Overview 2.2 Prouduct Specification 2.3 General specifications 2.4 Printer specifications 2.5 Copier specifications 2.6 Scanner specifications 2.7 Facsimile specifications (optional) 2.8 Scan to Email 2.9 NW Scan (Scan to SMB/FTP/HTTP(S))
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Continued 3.6 Paper Feeding 3-23 3.7 Toner Cartridge Specification 3-23 4. Alignment and Adjustments 4.1 Paper path 4.2 Clearing Paper Jams 4.3 Abnormal Image Printing and Defective Roller 4-12 4.4 User Mode 4-13 4.5 Service Mode 4-28 4.6 Consumables and Replacement Parts 4-50 4.7 Option Installing 4-59...
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Continued 7. Exploded Views & Parts List 7.1 Main 7.2 Cover Unit 7.3 Main Frame 7.4 Base Frame 7.5 Main Drive 7.6 Exit Drive 7.7 Exit Ass'y 7.8 Fuser 7.9 Pick Up Ass°Øy 7-10 7.10 Side Duplex 7-11 7.11 MP Unit 7-12 7.12 MP Tray 7-13...
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Continued 8. Block diagram 8.1 System Block Diagram 8.2 DADF Block Diagram 8.3 DADF Control Block Diagram 9. Connection Diagram 9.1 Connection Diagram 9.2 SCF Connection Diagram 9.3 DADF Connection Diagram 9.4 OP Main Connect Diagram 10. Finisher Unit 10.1 Summary of the Finisher Unit 10-1 10.2 System Configuration 10-2...
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11.6 Samsung SyncThru Web Service: General Information (MFP) 11-17 11.7 Samsung SyncThru Web Service: Machine Settings (MFP) 11-18 11.8 Samsung SyncThru Web Service: Network Settings 11-19 11.9 Samsung SyncThru Web Service: Maintenance 11-20 11.10 Samsung SyncThru Web Service: Support 11-21 11.11 Samsung SyncThru Web Service: Service (MFP)
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Continued 12. Option Install Guide 12.1 Option List 12-1 12.2 Option Installation Guide 12-2 13. Reference Information 13.1 Tool for Troubleshooting 13-1 13.2 Acronyms and Abbreviations 13-2 13.3 The Sample Pattern for the Test 13-8 13.4 Wireless LAN 13-9 13.5 Selecting a location 13-10...
High voltages and lasers inside this product are dangerous. This printer should only be serviced by a suitably trained and qualified service engineer. (2) Use only Samsung replacement parts There are no user serviceable parts inside the printer. Do not make any unauthorized changes or additions to the printer, these could cause the printer to malfunction and create electric shock or fire haz-ards.
Take care not to cut or damage the power cable or plugs when moving the machine. (9) Use caution during thunder or lightening storms. Samsung recommend that this machine be disconnected from the power source when such weather conditions are expected. Do not touch the machine or the power cord if it is still connected to the wall socket in these weather conditions.
1.2.4 Assembly / Disassembly Precautions Replace parts carefully, always use Samsung parts. Take care to note the exact location of parts and also cable routing before dismantling any part of the machine. Ensure all parts and cables are replaced correctly.
- The equipment shall be installed near the socket outlet and shall be accessible. - Be sure to fix and plug in the power cable securely after the installation so that no one trips over it. Service Manual Samsung Electronics...
2. Be sure to replace the battery with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. 3. Super capacitor or Lithium batteries contain toxic substances and should not be opened, crushed, or burned for disposal. 4. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacture’s instructions. Service Manual Samsung Electronics...
- Improved Productivity through Super G3 and LAN Faxing with advanced copying capabilities - Networked digital copier/printer/scanner with its duplex printing and finishing capabilities, plus network scan technology 2) Sales Target - 20 ~ 100 Persons Workgroup (Corp., SMB) - Competitive TCO Service Manual Samsung Electronics...
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- Enhanced UI / Color Touch Screen LCD Enhanced Paper Handling High Capacity Feeder Multi-bin Stacker Multi-position Stapler - Document Server Scan / Copy / FAX to HDD File Management Paperless N/W Fax Internet FAX Fax Forward to Email / Folder IP FAX Service Manual Samsung Electronics...
The number of pages may be affected by operating environment, printing interval, media type, media size and option. * Note: This machine comes with 128 MB of on-board memory and a 128 MB DIMM. To expand the memory of your machine, you must remove the existing DIMM and purchase a larger one. Service Manual Samsung Electronics...
Print: up to 600 x 600 (text, text/photo, photo) Zoom rate 25% ~ 400% (Platen), 25% ~ 200% (ADF) Multiple copies 1 to 999 pages a. Copy Speed is based on Single Document Multiple Copy. b. images per minute Service Manual Samsung Electronics...
Memory 1 16 MB Halftone 256 levels Auto dialer up to 200 numbers (all numbers / Max group avail) a. Transmission time applies to memory transmission of text data with ECM compression using only ITU-T No.1 Chart. Service Manual Samsung Electronics...
Original Size Auto, Manual, Mixed Size Image control Original type Text, Text/Photo, Photo Darkness 5 Levels Erase Background Yes (On/Off) Erase Background Yes (On/Off) Output Control Quality/File Size Normal Quality File Formats TIFF-S, TIFF-M, JPEG, PDF Service Manual Samsung Electronics...
Min: 98.0 mm x 148 mm (3.86"x5.83") Max: 215.9 mm x 355.6 mm (8.5"x14.0") Media type Plain Paper, Thin Paper, Bond, Punched, Pre-Printed, Recycled, Envelope, Transparency, Label, CardStock, Letterhead,Thick,Cotton,Colored,Archive Mdeia Weight 16~43 lb. Paper empty sensor Paper size detection Service Manual 2-10 Samsung Electronics...
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128 ~ 400mm (5" ~ 15.7") for Multi pages scan Document Type MN standard except transparencies Original size detection Letter or A4, Legal, and Small Size Others High Capacity Feeder Envelope Finisher SEE "Finisher" Stapler SEE Stapler spec in "Finisher" Service Manual 2-11 Samsung Electronics...
Max. Docu. Size DADF Legal Legal Paper Handling Max. Paper Supply 2300 1050 640 x 240 20 characters X 2 lines User Interface Type Graphic / Touch-Screen with Backlight IEEE1284(ECP), Interface USB 2.0, N/W USB(without HUB mode) Service Manual 2-12 Samsung Electronics...
3. System Overview The SCX-6345 Series is a networked Multi-Function Peripheral (MFP) integrating a plain fax, a B/W laser printer, a color flatbed scanner, and a B/W copier, and a Scan-To-Email sender (5-in-1 with DADF). The Jungfrau series can be expanded to support non-scan and FAX functions such as Copy ?only or Copy and printer functions(2-in-1 with DADF ).
System SRAM PCI BUS System SRAM Network Network (K6R1016V1D) (K6R1016V1D) USB / USB / IEEE 1284 (40GB) IEEE 1284 (40GB) (FM336) (FM336) (note) This System Block diagram only for reference (will be updated with next version) Service Manual Samsung Electronics...
System Overview 3.2.2 Main Controller The Main Control Part comprises 1 CPU and 1 B D by adopting the dedicated Controller for Fax & LBP. The Scanner Part comprises ADF& CCD and connected with Main through Harness. Service Manual Samsung Electronics...
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- It preserves the Fax Receive Memory by using Battery. 4) System Data Memory (SRAM) This memory, which is for storing the operation variable & the setting parameter of SCX-6345N, keeps the information with using Backup Battery even in case of Power-off. Service Manual Samsung Electronics...
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This Flash Memory can be upgraded through Network by using EWS or MIB. 3) RAM 16MB SDRAM is used as System Program buffer or Network Data buffer. 4) PHY ; STE100P PHY chip Converting Network signal into Digital signal, it supports MII and requires 10MHz clock input. Service Manual Samsung Electronics...
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MEM: 256MB (Max.384MB) Note: This machine comes with 128 MB of on-board memory and a 128 MB DIMM. To expand the memory of your machine, you must remove the existing DIMM and purchase a larger one. Service Manual Samsung Electronics...
Motor Drive Block - Unipolar Motor Driver IC(SLA7066M): Most rollers are controlled by a SLA7066M motor drive. - Bipolar Motor Driver IC(A3977): For Exit motor Clock Generator(CY25814): SSCG converts crystal 12Mhz to 48MHz clock for MPU main clock. Service Manual Samsung Electronics...
- 640x240 Graphic LCD - CPU(S3C44B0): ARM7 Based 32bit RISC Processor. - Flash ROM(16MB): OP Operating program F/W - SDRAM(32MB): System Program and Data Buffer - CCFL Inverter: 24V input -> 400Vrms output to power LCD Back Light Service Manual Samsung Electronics...
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1) AC 110V (90V ~ 135V) 2) AC 220V (180V ~ 270V) 3) Input Current: 3.2 [Arms] 4) Output Power: 192W / Max. 270W DC 5V: 24W ~ 30W (0.6A ~ 6.0A) DC 24V: 168W ~ 240W (0A ~ 10A) Service Manual 3-10 Samsung Electronics...
A Finisher PBA is a Finisher controlling in SCX-6345N for option. It also consists one controller(S3F443FX), two motor drive IC and LPEC1 for expandable I/O IC to control a finisher through Uart communication with a Main controller. Service Manual 3-14 Samsung Electronics...
6) Transfer Unit TRANSFER Roller bears and carries the toner of OPC Drum into recording medium. 7) Fuser Consisted of IH Heater, Heat Roller, Pressurizing Roller, Thermistor and Thermostat, it fixes toner into recording medium. Service Manual 3-15 Samsung Electronics...
They call them wire a for Tip, wire b for Ring and wire a , wire b to pass the line path to the next priority phone. There is a special mechanical structure or switch in a wall jack. Service Manual 3-16 Samsung Electronics...
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The circuit below is the line connection section of Jungfrau fax module for worldwide RJ11 PSTN RJ11 Factory Default of Parallel Connection (A Dummy Jack will be inserted into the Ext RJ11.) RJ11 PSTN RJ11 Dummy Jack Service Manual 3-17 Samsung Electronics...
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(Users can use fax just by connecting line cord into Line RJ11. ) RJ11 PSTN RJ11 Dummy Jack If an user want to use a 2 nd phone, he/she has to remove the dummy jack and connect the phone. RJ11 PSTN RJ11 Service Manual 3-18 Samsung Electronics...
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How to use for the Countries of Serial Connection (Factory Default ) 1) A Dummy Jack will be inserted into the Ext RJ11. 2) Additional information sheet and a terminator will be supplied. RJ11 PSTN RJ11 Dummy Jack Service Manual 3-19 Samsung Electronics...
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The dummy jack has no inner connection and it just for block Ext RJ11. 3) Dialing Characteristics Dial Pulse: Tech Mode Option Feature Make / Brake Ratio: 40msec/60msec or 33msec/66msec Pulse Speed: 1 PPS Minimum Pause: above 30msec Service Manual 3-21 Samsung Electronics...
Adjustable Paper Guide DADF Ready Indicator None Labels w/graphics None Book copying with DADF open Wear out items (rolls) easily Wear out items (rolls) should DADF Pad & replaceable w/o tools be serviced. Feed Roller Service Manual 3-22 Samsung Electronics...
Control panel is blank and not responding. 3.7 Toner Cartridge Specification Toner CRU will have a CRUM to differentiate Samsung and SEC versions as well as detect CRU presence. CRUM : Yes (Type IV RFID in Toner/OPC Cartridge) Life(Service) Time: The service life of a cartridge is based on an estimates printings with ISO 19752 Std.
Using the Tech Mode; Clearing paper jam and test patterns. Much of this chapter is also included in the user's guide. 4.1 Paper path Simplex Pass Finisher Pass Duplex Pass MP Feed Cassette Feed SCF Feed SCF Feed SCF Feed Service Manual Samsung Electronics...
Duplex Jam1 Sensor Duplex Jam2 Sensor Duplex Leading edge of 1. Open Side Cover Registration Jam 0 media does not 2. Remove jammed arrive at paper Registration after touching Duplex Duplex Jam2 Sensor Jam2 Sensor Service Manual Samsung Electronics...
1. Remove the remaining documents from the DADF. 3. Close the document input tray. Then place the docu- ments back into the DADF. 2. Open the document input tray upward and pull the document gently out of the DADF. Service Manual Samsung Electronics...
3. Close the scanner lid. Then load the removed pages back into the DADF. 2. Seize the misfed paper, and remove the paper from the feed area by carefully pulling it to the right using both hands. Service Manual Samsung Electronics...
Once you remove the jammed paper here, open the side cover and then close it to clear the "Paper Jam0" message on the display. If there is any resistance, and the paper does not move immediately when you pull, stop pulling. Then: Service Manual Samsung Electronics...
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5. Close the cover and insert the paper Tray. Lower the rear part of the Tray to align the rear edge with the corresponding slot of the machine, then insert it com- pletely. 4. Carefully remove the misfed paper in the direction shown. Service Manual Samsung Electronics...
7. Pull the jammed paper out in the direction shown. To avoid tearing the paper, pull it out gently and slowly. If you cannot find the jammed paper, or if there is any resistance removing the paper, stop pulling and continue to step 5. Service Manual Samsung Electronics...
8. Close the two jam covers. 4.2.2.3 In the multi-purpose tray 1. If the paper is not feeding properly, pull the paper out 2. Open and close the front cover to resume printing. of the machine. Service Manual Samsung Electronics...
4.2.2.4 In the paper exit area 1. Open the side cover. 4. Close the front cover and the side cover Printing automatically resumes. 2. Open the front cover. 3. Gently pull the paper out through the exit area. Service Manual Samsung Electronics...
1. Open the side cover. 3. Remove the jammed paper. 2. Pull the guide exit. 4. Close the side cover. 4.2.2.6 In the stacker 1. Open the stacker cover. 2. Push the stacker lever down. Service Manual 4-10 Samsung Electronics...
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Alignment & Adjustments 3. Remove the jammed paper. 4. Pull up on the stacker lever and then close the stacker cover. Service Manual 4-11 Samsung Electronics...
White spot, Block spot Charge Roller 43.96mm Black spot Develop Roller 39.25mm Horizontal density band Transfer Roller 57.14mm Black side contamination/transfer fault Heat Roller 125.6mm Black spot and fuser ghost Pressure Roller 157mm Black side contamination Service Manual 4-12 Samsung Electronics...
The conrol panel provides access to various menus to seup the machine or use the machine's funcions. These menus can be accessed by pressing Menu. Refer to the following diagram. Menus available in Fax, Copy, or Scan mode vary. Default Value Service Manual 4-13 Samsung Electronics...
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* The figure above shows an SCX-6345N with all available accessories. optional stacker & stapler network port optional stacker output tray optional stacker connection extension telephone socket (EXT) power switch telephone line socket (LINE) power receptacle USB port Service Manual 4-19 Samsung Electronics...
Close: closes the job status window and switches to previous view. 4.4.1.6 Status Status Description The machine is off-line. The machine is in Power Save mode. When data is received, or any button is pressed, it switches to on-line automatically. Service Manual 4-21 Samsung Electronics...
Copy: Enters the Copy menu. Fax: Enters the Fax menu. (Optional) Scan: Enters Scan to Email, NetScan, Scan to Server menu. (Optional) Stored Documents: Enters the Stored Documents menu. Logout: Logs out from the currently logged in account. Service Manual 4-22 Samsung Electronics...
When you press this button, the machine goes into interrupt mode which means it stops a printing job for urgent machine use. Note: Interrupt mode is resumed at default value (Off) after the machine is shut down or reset. Service Manual 4-23 Samsung Electronics...
2. Press Admin Setting. 3. Login message appears, enter password with number keypad and press OK. 4. Press General tab. 5. Press down arrow to switch the screen, press Language. 6. Select language. 7. Press OK. Service Manual 4-24 Samsung Electronics...
3. Login message appears, enter password with number keypad and press OK. 4. Press General tab. 5. Press down arrow to switch the screen, press Energy Saver. 6. Select appropriate option and time. 7. Press OK. Service Manual 4-25 Samsung Electronics...
5. Press the function you want to change, and change its settings. For example, if you want to change the default setting of the brightness & darkness for a copy job, press Copy > Darkness and adjust the brightness & darkness. 6. Press OK. Service Manual 4-26 Samsung Electronics...
Note: If you enter the email address, then the keyboard for email pops up. After you enter the address, press OK to activate entered address. Press the arrow key on the side for rotating between From, To, CC, Bcc, Subject, Message in order. Service Manual 4-27 Samsung Electronics...
After input the passcode and OK button, OP shall wait until get the response from MCB notifying that MCB is idle. Once Diagnostics window is displayed, all hard buttons except numeric button and clear button shall be dis- abled. Below is the main window of Diagnostics. Figure 2-1 Diagnostics Main window Service Manual 4-28 Samsung Electronics...
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Detail of each tab and items will be explained in the following chapters. 4.5.2.1 Logout Figure 2-2 General item window By pressing the Home button, exit Diagnostics mode. When exit Diagnostics mode, a popup window shall display. By default, Reset Counters is No, Reboot Copier is Yes. Service Manual 4-29 Samsung Electronics...
Figure 3-1 General item window When user selects General, OP displays Machine Serial Number, Network IP Address and Images since last call. 4.5.3.2 HFSI HFSI shows the usage of High Frequency Service Items . Figure 3-2 HFSI item window Service Manual 4-30 Samsung Electronics...
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Tray 4 Firmware The items in the Software Version shall be same as those of Machine Status > Machine Infor > Machine Details > Software Version. 4.5.3.4 Usage Counters Figure 3-5 Usage Counter item window Service Manual 4-33 Samsung Electronics...
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Normal Level Power On Hours Power Save Hours Attempted Original Sheet Feeds in the DADF The items in the Usage Counter shall be same as those in the Machine Status > Machine Infor > Billing Counters. Service Manual 4-34 Samsung Electronics...
Figure 4-1 Fault Log item window Fault log window shall display errors last error first. Figure 4-2 Fault Log item Clear All window Once user confirms to clear Fault Log, the list shall be empty. Service Manual 4-35 Samsung Electronics...
03 Motor Fan 04 LSU 05 Option Interface 06 CRU 07 Finisher 08 DADF 09 FDI 10 Controller 11 Scanner 12 Mismatch Type 13 Network 14 Cloning 18 ax Memory State 21 Tray 24 MSOK Service Manual 4-36 Samsung Electronics...
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Zero , Fault codes in the selected Fault Group having non zero counter shall be displayed When selected All , all Fault codes in the selected Fault Group shall be displayed. Display order of Fault code is upward. Service Manual 4-37 Samsung Electronics...
10 - 135 Bond Temperature offset 10 - 140 Transparency Temperature offset 10 - 145 Cardstock Temperature offset 10 - 150 Envelopes Temperature offset 10 - 155 Labels Temperature offset 10 - 200 Fuser Life Page Counter Service Manual 4-38 Samsung Electronics...
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09 - 240 Drum PWM 09 - 140 Detack Bias Control 09 - 230 Transfer Roller Life Page Counter 05 - 700 ADF Roller Life Page Counter 05 - 710 ADF Rubber Pad Life Page Counter Service Manual 4-39 Samsung Electronics...
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NVM name shall be displayed top of Default value string. When press OK, confirmation popup window shall displayed. Confirmation window shall display Touch OK to save the value or Cancel to return 4.5.5.1.2 NVM Initialization Figure 5-4 Copier item NVM Initialization window Service Manual 4-40 Samsung Electronics...
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When press OK button, SR shall show the initialization progress status and result. When the result is get, pop up window shall be disappeared. When press Cancel button, return to the previous window 4.5.5.1.3 Engine/DADF Test Routines Figure 5-6 Copier item Engine/DADF Test Routines Find Component window Service Manual 4-41 Samsung Electronics...
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Stop shall be enabled only when the selected item is running. Stop All shall be enabled when there is any running test item. Back button shall be disabled when there is any running test item. 4.5.5.2 Fax Figure 5-8 Fax item window Service Manual 4-42 Samsung Electronics...
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For the behavior, refer to 4.5.5.1.1 Figure 5-10 Fax item NVM Read/Write Edit window For the behavior, refer to 4.5.5.1.1 4.5.5.2.2 NVM Initialize Figure 5-11 Fax item NVM Initialize Edit window For the behavior, refer to 4.5.5.1.2. Service Manual 4-43 Samsung Electronics...
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For the behavior, refer to 4.5.5.1.2. 4.5.5.2.3 Protocol Report Figure 5-13 Fax item Protocol Report window By pressing the Print, starts printing. 4.5.5.2.4 Fax Routines Figure 5-14 Fax item Fax Routines window For the behavior, refer to 4.5.5.1.3 Service Manual 4-44 Samsung Electronics...
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Figure 5-15 Fax item Fax Routines Find window For the behavior, refer to 4.5.5.1.3 4.5.5.3 Network Figure 5-16 Network item window 4.5.5.3.1 NVM Initialization Figure 5-16 Network item NVM Initialization window For behavior, refer to 4.5.5.1.2 Service Manual 4-45 Samsung Electronics...
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For printing Test Pattern, use Report Print Command. By default, Test Pattern number shall be 1. User shall select paper source by selecting tray of the image. User shall select simplex/duplex printing option by selecting 1 sided /2 sided button. Service Manual 4-46 Samsung Electronics...
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Alignment & Adjustments 4.5.5.4.2 Shading Test Figure 5-20 Other item Shading Test window 4.5.5.4.3 Scan Edge Test Figure 5-21Other item Scan Edge Test window 4.5.5.4.4 Memory Clear Figure 5-22Other item Memory Clear window Service Manual 4-47 Samsung Electronics...
Note : You can use SynchThru Web Service to print the machine's configuration or browse the status. Open the internet browser in the networked computer, and type the machine's IP address. When SynchThru Web Service is opened, click Information > Print information. Service Manual 4-50 Samsung Electronics...
If you want to know the supplies' life within the machine, follow the next step. 1. Press Machine Setup on the control panel. 2. Press Machine Status. 3. Press down arrow to browse all the supply list, measurement, and remains. Service Manual 4-51 Samsung Electronics...
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Clean the machine cabinet with a soft lint-free cloth. You can dampen the cloth slightly with water, but be careful not to let any water drip onto or into the machine. 4.6.8.2 Cleaning the inside Contact a service representative to clean the inside of the machine. Service Manual 4-52 Samsung Electronics...
2. Open the scanner lid. 5. Close the scanner lid 3. Wipe the surface of the scanner glass and DADF glass until it is clean and dry. Service Manual 4-53 Samsung Electronics...
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At this stage, the toner cartridge needs to be replaced. For order information for toner cartridges. Note : You can set the machine to disregard the Toner Empty message and to continue printing. 1. Open the side cover. 2. Open the front cover. Service Manual 4-54 Samsung Electronics...
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9. Close the front cover, then the side cover. 5. Remove the new toner cartridge from its bag. 6. Hold the toner cartridge by the handle and slowly insert the cartridge into the opening in the machine. Service Manual 4-55 Samsung Electronics...
'click', to release the toner cartridge. 2. Open the front cover. 4. Lift the locking lever and pull the toner cartridge out. Note : The toner cartridge must be removed to replace the drum cartridge. Service Manual 4-56 Samsung Electronics...
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6. Thoroughly shake the drum cartridge side to side for five or six times. 9. Close the front cover, then the side cover. Note : If you do not reset the counter, Drum Warning may appear before the current drum cartridge's time is up. Service Manual 4-57 Samsung Electronics...
If you have connected your machine to a network and set up TCP/IP network parameters correctly, you can manage the machine via Samsung's SynchThru Web Service, an embedded web server. Use SynchThru Web Service to: View the machine's device information and check its current status.
4.7 Option Installing Your machine is a full-featured one that has been optimized to meet most of your printing needs. Recognizing that each user may have different requirements, however, Samsung makes several accessories available to enhance your machine's capabilities. This chapter includes:...
2. Click the Windows Start menu. 3. For Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000, select Settings and thenPrinters. 4 Select the Samsung SCX-6x45 Series PS printer. 5 Click the right mouse button on the machine icon and select Properties. 6. For Windows 98/Me, select Device Options. For Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP/2003, select Device Settings.
The machine is not in power saver mode button) Blue On The machine is in power saver mode Interrupt (LED button) Blue Off The machine is not in interrupt printing mode Blue On Then machine is in interrupt printing mode Service Manual 4-61 Samsung Electronics...
Open the DADF cover and remove the DADF Oversize Document Detected originals. jammed original. Check the document size whether it is supported. The originals are jammed in DADF. Open the DADF cover and remove the DADFRegistration Jam jammed original. Service Manual 4-62 Samsung Electronics...
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Fuser error There is a problem in the fuser unit. Unplug the power cord and plug it back Fuser High Error Fuser Low Error Fuser unit error Service Manual 4-63 Samsung Electronics...
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Monitor) in the cartridge is not properly connected. Invalid Drum cartridge. The drum cartridge you have installed is Install a Samsung-genuine drum not for your machine. cartridge, designed for your machine. Invalid Toner Cartridge The toner cartridge you have installed is Install a Samsung-genuine toner not for your machine.
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Alignment & Adjustments Display Meaning Suggested solutions Non Genuine Drum, The drum cartridge installed is not a Install the Samsung-genuine drum Replace Drum genuine cartridge. cartridge. This message appears when you selected Continue at Non Genuine Drum, Replace Drum prompt.
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The toner in the cartridge has run out. Replace the toner cartridge with a Toner1 The machine stops print job. Samsung-genuine toner cartridge. Toner Low The toner cartridge is almost empty. Ensure a replacement cartridge is in stock. Toner Page Count The toner page count is expired.
- Recommend an Engineer or highly experienced worker to clean. Open the Cover. Remove the Cartridge. Remove the Cartridge. Cover with a piece of paper Clean the Paper Path Parts. and lay it on a flat surface. Service Manual 4-67 Samsung Electronics...
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Clean the Transfer Roller Clean the Transfer Roller Clean the Transfer Roller Unit Parts. Unit Parts. Unit Parts. Clean the Transfer Roller Unit Parts. Reassemble the Transfer Roller. Clean the Frame Inside. Reassemble the Cartridge. Reassemble the Cartridge. Service Manual 4-68 Samsung Electronics...
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5. Avoid exposing inner parts for a long duration of time. The surface of OPC Drum can be affected by direct light if exposed for a long time. (1~2 minutes is enough time for cleaning) 6. OPC surface must not be scratched. Service Manual 4-69 Samsung Electronics...
3. Unplug the power cord. 4. Use a flat and clean surface. 5. Replace only with authorized components. 6. Do not force plastic-material components. 7. Make sure all components are in their proper position. Service Manual Samsung Electronics...
If you do not want to replace the toner cartridge now you can select the Abort button. The machine will continue to operate but will NOT make copies or prints. 1. Open the right side cover Service Manual Samsung Electronics...
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The instructions that are packed with the new toner cartridge will tell you how to dispose of the used toner cartridge. WARNING: Only install the correct samsung Toner Cartridge in the machine. 5. Before unpacking the new toner cartridge, shake well to distribute the toner. Remove from packaging.
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If, however, you have fitted a new toner cartridge without being instructed to do so by the machine display, the toner usage counters will need to be reset manually. This is done in the Access tools mode using the Supplies Management - Toner Cartridge Re-order Notification feature. Service Manual Samsung Electronics...
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The Drum Cartridge can be recycled so please follow the disposal instructions you receive with the new items. WARNING: Remove the toner cartridge before attempting to remove the Drum Cartridge. 1. Open the right side cover. 2. Open the front cover. 3. Turn the locking lever clockwise. Locking lever Service Manual Samsung Electronics...
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6. Hold the empy Drum Cartridge away from you to avoid spilling any toner residue and dispose of it according to the instructions contained in the new Drum Cartridge box. WARNING: Only install the correct samsung Drum Cartridge in the machine. 7. Unpack the new Drum Cartridge.
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1. Open front left cover. Staples Unit 2. Use the latch to pull out the staples unit. Remove the staples unit. Service Manual 5-11 Samsung Electronics...
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WARNING: Ensure that you have the correct Staples your machine. Units for similar unit for your machine. Units for similar samsung machines may look the same but WILL samsung machines may look the same but NOT WORK. WILL NOT WORK.
Disassembly and Reassembly 5.3 General Disassembly 5.3.1 Cover 2. Open front left cover. 1.Unplug the finisher harness connector. 3. Remove the finisher on machine. Pushing Lever Service Manual 5-13 Samsung Electronics...
Disassembly and Reassembly 4. Remove the screw cap of the side cover. 6. Take out the frame case. Screw cap 5. Remove the screw of the side cover. 7. Frame to the case, shown below. Service Manual 5-14 Samsung Electronics...
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Disassembly and Reassembly 8. Open the side duplex cover. 10. Remove the two screws securing the front cover ass y. 9. Remove the cassette tray. 11. Remove the two scres securing the Deve cover. Service Manual 5-15 Samsung Electronics...
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Disassembly and Reassembly 12. Frame to the case, shown below. 14. Remove the two screws of the stand base by hand. 13. Remove the two screws. 15. Remove the five screws securing the rear cover ass y. Service Manual 5-16 Samsung Electronics...
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Disassembly and Reassembly 17. Frame to the case, shown below. 16. Take off the rear cover ass y. Service Manual 5-17 Samsung Electronics...
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1. Pull the connector from the SET. 3. Release the stacker from the Finisher in the direction of arrow. 2. Pull the Finisher carefully from the SET with pushing 4. Use the latch to replace the staple unit the latch. Service Manual 5-18 Samsung Electronics...
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5.3.4 Platen Cover Ass y 1. Remove the two screws, and pull the stacker cover. 2. Remove the two screws after pulling the Cassette. Service Manual 5-19 Samsung Electronics...
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Disassembly and Reassembly 3. Open the front cover and remove the two screws. 5. Remove the two pins and six screws. 4. Remove the four screws. 6. Remove the three screws and unplug the three con- nectors. Service Manual 5-20 Samsung Electronics...
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Disassembly and Reassembly 5.3.5 Fax Unit 1. Remove the two screws, and pull the FAX from the SET. Service Manual 5-21 Samsung Electronics...
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Disassembly and Reassembly 5.3.6 PBA(Main BOARD) 1. Remove the one screw and pull the USB board. 3. Unplug the connectors from the main board and remove five screws. 2. Unplug the hook and pull the sub board. Service Manual 5-22 Samsung Electronics...
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3. Remove the one screw, and pull the cover in the direction of arrow. 2. Pull the SMPS and unplug the connectors. 4. Remove the one screw, unplug the connectors and pull the IH board. Service Manual 5-23 Samsung Electronics...
1. Push the latch in the two directions and pull the Transfer Roller. 5.3.9 Exit Roller 1. Remove the five screws and the exit cover. 2. Remove the four screws and pull the Exit Ass y in the direction of arrow. Service Manual 5-24 Samsung Electronics...
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5.3.11 Drive-Exit Ass y 1. Pull the fan in the direction of arrow. 3. Pull the Drive-Exit Ass y in the direction of arrow. 2. Remove the four screws and unplug the threw connector from the motors. Service Manual 5-25 Samsung Electronics...
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1. Remove the one screw, and release the one gear and 3. Remove the two screws. press in the yellow circle. 4. Release the MP Ass y from the SET in the direction 2. Remove the one screw and friction pad. of arrow. Service Manual 5-26 Samsung Electronics...
- Cover Parts (Refer to 5.3.1) 2. Open the Side Duplex Cover. 5. Lift the Upper Cover Unit. 3. Release the Transfer Roller, as shown below. 6. Remove the four screws securing the Exit Ass'y, as shown below. Service Manual 5-27 Samsung Electronics...
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Ground Cable, as 11. Remove the Fuser Drive. shown below. 12. Remove the three Fixer securing the Clutchs and 9. Lift the LSU. then pull the all Clutchs, as shown below. Fixer Service Manual 5-28 Samsung Electronics...
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15. Pull the Damper Units securing the both side of the Side Duplex Cover in the direction of arrow, as shown below. 18. Remove the one screw securing the Holder Pad Unit and remove it. Service Manual 5-29 Samsung Electronics...
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19. Remove the four screws securing the MP Unit. 21. First turn over the frame, and then release the three Rollers, as shown below. 20. First lift the MP Unit, and then pull it in the direction of arrow, as shown below. Service Manual 5-30 Samsung Electronics...
OP Panel - Main PBA error - LCD Panel error Refer to Indicate Ready or Error Massage Error Massage Power save <Chapter 4.8.2> Test Print printing Refer to "Solution Quality is of 6.2.3 Print Quality" Nomal? Service Manual Samsung Electronics...
Use only transparencies specifically designed for laser printers. Remove each the paper exit. transparency as it exits from the machine. Envelopes skew or fail to feed Ensure that the paper guides are against both sides of the envelopes. correctly. Service Manual Samsung Electronics...
Check the power cord connections. Check the power does not print. switch and the power source. The machine is not selected as the Select Samsung SCX-6x45 Series PCL 6 as your default printer. default printer in your Windows. Check the machine for the following: •...
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Turn on Print As Image from the Acrobat some parts are printing options. missing in graphics, Note: It Will take longer to print when you print a text or illustrations. PDF file as an image. Service Manual Samsung Electronics...
• The drum inside the printer has probably been scratched. Remove the drum cartridge and install a new one. If white vertical streaks appear on the page: • The surface of the LSU part inside the machine may be dirty. Clean the LSU. Contact a service representative. Service Manual Samsung Electronics...
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Misformed characters • If characters are improperly formed and producing hollow images, the paper stock may be too slick. Try a different paper. • If characters are improperly formed and producing a wavy effect, the scanner unit may need service. For service, contact a service representative. Service Manual Samsung Electronics...
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• The drum cartridge may not be installed properly. Remove the cartridge and reinsert it. • The drum cartridge may be defective and need replacing. Remove the drum cartridge and install a new one. • The machine may require repair. Contact a service representative. Service Manual Samsung Electronics...
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You can set this on a next few sheets option through Printer Settings Utility or Printer Tab in printer driver's properties. Refer to or loose toner, light the Software Section for detail. print, or contamination occurs. Service Manual Samsung Electronics...
• The machine may be turned on and off frequently. • The scanner lid may be left open while copies are being made. Service Manual Samsung Electronics...
• "Invalid handle." • The USB cable may be improperly connected or the power may be off. • "Scanning has failed." • Do not use parallel and USB cables at the same time. Service Manual 6-10 Samsung Electronics...
I cannot view the Help file. To view the Help file, you need to have Internet Explorer 4 service pack 2 or above. I cannot use the Samsung Check your operating system. Supporting operating systems are Windows Network Scan Manager 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP/2003.
You may have chosen the wrong paper settings in the user option setting. bottom of each page or on other For details about paper settings. pages, with a small strip of text at the top. Service Manual 6-12 Samsung Electronics...
Make sure that the resolution setting in your printer Macintosh with Acrobat printer driver may not be driver matches that in Acrobat Reader. Reader 6.0 or higher, matched with that in colors print incorrectly. Acrobat Reader. Service Manual 6-13 Samsung Electronics...
If this is the case, you should wait for completion of the current job or should press Release port button, if you are sure that the present port's owner is not functioning properly. Service Manual 6-14 Samsung Electronics...
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The CUPS (Common Unix Printing System) version distributed with SuSE Linux The machine does not print. 9.2 (cups-1.1.21) has a problem with ipp (Internet Printing Protocol) printing. Service Manual 6-15 Samsung Electronics...
3. If not, check the F 71 on SMPS. [Solution] 1. 24V power and CCFL inverter harness connection are on normal, replace OPE_Main first and retry. 2. Keep on problem with 24V on, replace the Main controller. 3. Replace the SMPS. Service Manual 6-16 Samsung Electronics...
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1. Detach AC connector and measure the resistance between them whether it is below 10ohm. If it is over mega ohm, replace it. 2. Replace IH Fan. 3. Replace IH PBA 4. Replace main PBA. Service Manual 6-17 Samsung Electronics...
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(the drum cartridge frame) 4. No. 4. : Open the front cover and check ribs that corresponds to the position of the voids. Remove if found. 5. If the problems are not solved, replace the drum cartridge. Service Manual 6-18 Samsung Electronics...
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2. The drum cartridge is not guaranteed if using recycle paper. 3. Replace the drum cartridge when the life of it has been ended. 4. Clean the bushing part of the transfer roller. 5. If the problem is still not solved, replace the drum cartridge. Service Manual 6-19 Samsung Electronics...
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Also printer name is not displayed in the menu of tray icon. [Solution] If IP address or USB port name for model A is linked to printer port of model B, Smart Panel for model B works improperly because model B is not connected. Service Manual 6-20 Samsung Electronics...
Exploded Views & Parts List 5. Exploded Views and Parts List Contents Contents 5.1 Main 5.15 DADF Sub 5-37 5.2 Cover Unit 5.16 DADF Ass'y 5-41 5.3 Main Frame 5.17 Cassette 5-43 5.4 Base Frame 5-11 5.18 SCF 5-45 5.5 Main Drive 5-14 5.19 Fax 5-49...
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Exploded Views & Parts List 5.1 Main Service Manual...
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Exploded Views & Parts List Main Parts List SA : SERVICE AVAILABLE, SNA : SERVICE not AVAILABLE Drawer# SEC_Code Description *Service *Grade Remark 5.1-0 SCX-6345N 5.1-0 SCX-6345NJ 5.1-1 JC96-03552B ELA HOU-FRAME MAIN 5.1-2 JC59-00025A UNIT-LSU 5.1-3 JB39-00065A CBF HARNESS-DRIVER GND 5.1-4 JC96-03529A ELA HOU-EXIT...
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Exploded Views & Parts List Main Parts List SA : SERVICE AVAILABLE, SNA : SERVICE not AVAILABLE Drawer# SEC_Code Description *Service *Grade Remark 5.1-37 JC96-03659C ELA HOU-NPC3_HIGH SCX-6345NJ/XAA 5.1-37 JC96-04115B ELA UNIT-NPC SCX-6345N/XAA 5.1-37 JC96-04115C ELA UNIT-NPC SCX-6345NJ/XAA 5.1-38 JC61-01295A PLATE-M_FEED UPPER 5.1-39 JC96-03557A...
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Exploded Views & Parts List Main Parts List SA : SERVICE AVAILABLE, SNA : SERVICE not AVAILABLE Drawer# SEC_Code Description *Service *Grade Remark 5.1-65 JC92-01568A PBA SUB-AIR_TMP 5.1-66 JC96-03150A ELA HOU-FDI OPTION 5.1-67 JC92-01543A PBA SUB-DIMM MODULE 5.1-68 JC39-00511A CBF HARNESS-HDD 5.1-69 JC92-01698A PBA ETC-HDD...
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Exploded Views & Parts List Cover Unit Parts List SA : SERVICE AVAILABLE, SNA : SERVICE not AVAILABLE Drawer# SEC_Code Description *Service *Grade Remark 5.2-0 JC97-02285B MEA UNIT-COVER SCX-6345N 5.2-0 JC97-02285C MEA UNIT-COVER SCX-6345NJ 5.2-1 JC97-02258B MEA UNIT-COVER TOP 5.2-1-1 JC63-00731B COVER-EXIT REAR 5.2-1-2...
Exploded Views & Parts List Main Frame Parts List SA : SERVICE AVAILABLE, SNA : SERVICE not AVAILABLE Drawer# SEC_Code Description *Service *Grade Remark 5.3-0 JC96-03552B ELA HOU-FRAME MAIN 5.3-1 JC61-01315A FRAME-M_MAIN 5.3-2 JC61-01360A BRACKET-P-SUP SCAN F 5.3-3 JC63-00801A GROUND-P-OPE SIDE 5.3-4 JC63-00802A GROUND-P-OPC CONTACT...
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Exploded Views & Parts List Main Frame Parts List SA : SERVICE AVAILABLE, SNA : SERVICE not AVAILABLE Drawer# SEC_Code Description *Service *Grade Remark 5.3-21-1 JC61-01357A HOUSING-M_TERMINAL 5.3-21-2 JC39-00544A CBF HARNESS-HVPS(8P) 5.3-21-3 JC96-04056A ELA HOU-VARISTOR 5.3-21-4 JC70-40912A ICT-SHAFT HV LARGE 5.3-21-5 JC66-00979A SHAFT-TERMINAL_16L...
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Exploded Views & Parts List Base Frame Parts List SA : SERVICE AVAILABLE, SNA : SERVICE not AVAILABLE Drawer# SEC_Code Description *Service *Grade Remark 5.4-0 JC96-03746B ELA HOU-BASE FRAME 5.4-1 JC61-01337A BASE-P-PLATE 5.4-2 JC61-01312A PLATE-P-BEAM BASE 5.4-3 JC61-01342B HOUSING-BASE LEFT 5.4-4 JC61-01314A GUIDE-P-SHIELD SMPS...
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Exploded Views & Parts List Base Frame Parts List SA : SERVICE AVAILABLE, SNA : SERVICE not AVAILABLE Drawer# SEC_Code Description *Service *Grade Remark 5.4-34 JC61-01338A BASE-P-PLATE REAR 5.4-35 JC96-03735A ELA HOU-SIZE SENSOR 5.4-35-1 JC96-02127A ELA HOU-CST SENSOR HAWK16 5.4-35-2 JC61-01343A HOUSING-M_SIZE SENSOR 5.4-35-3...
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Exploded Views & Parts List Main Drive Parts List SA : SERVICE AVAILABLE, SNA : SERVICE not AVAILABLE Drawer# SEC_Code Description *Service *Grade Remark 5.5-0 JC96-03528A ELA HOU-DRIVE MAIN 5.5-1 JC61-01368A BRACKET-P-MAIN 5.5-2 JC31-00038A MOTOR DC-MAIN(BLDC) 5.5-3 JC61-01370A BRACKET-P-TONER MOTOR 5.5-4 ELA HOU-TONER DRIVE Sales...
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Exploded Views & Parts List Exit Drive Parts List SA : SERVICE AVAILABLE, SNA : SERVICE not AVAILABLE Drawer# SEC_Code Description *Service *Grade Remark 5.6-0 JC96-03537A ELA HOU-DRIVE FUSER 5.6-1 JC61-01371A BRACKET-P-FUSER EXIT 5.6-2 JC31-00043A MOTOR STEP-SCAN 5.6-3 JC31-00020B MOTOR STEP-MAIN 5.6-4 JC66-00996A GEAR-M_EXIT IDLE A...
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Exploded Views & Parts List Exit Ass'y Parts List SA : SERVICE AVAILABLE, SNA : SERVICE not AVAILABLE Drawer# SEC_Code Description *Service *Grade Remark 5.7-0 JC96-03529A ELA HOU-EXIT 5.7-1 JC61-01302A GUIDE-M_EXIT LOWER 5.7-2 0604-001095 PHOTO-INTERRUPTER 5.7-3 JC63-00821A ABSORBER-DAMPER S 5.7-4 JC66-01016A ROLLER-EXIT_LOWER 5.7-5...
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Exploded Views & Parts List 5.8 Fuser Service Manual 5-20...
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Exploded Views & Parts List Fuser Parts List SA : SERVICE AVAILABLE, SNA : SERVICE not AVAILABLE Drawer# SEC_Code Description *Service *Grade Remark 5.8-0 JC96-03724A ELA HOU-FUSER 5.8-1 JC63-00756A COVER-M UPPER FUSER 5.8-2 JC97-02294A MEA UNIT-CLAW 5.8-2-1 6107-001257 SPRING-ES 5.8-2-2 JC61-01383A HOLDER-M_CLAW 5.8-2-3...
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Exploded Views & Parts List Fuser Parts List SA : SERVICE AVAILABLE, SNA : SERVICE not AVAILABLE Drawer# SEC_Code Description *Service *Grade Remark 5.8-30 JC63-00755A COVER-M LOWER FUSER 5.8-31 JC68-01581A LABEL(P)-CAUTION HOT 5.8-32 JC63-00819A GROUND-P-PR 5.8-33 JC63-00761A COVER-M_GROUND 5.8-34 JC68-01134A LABEL(P)-BLANK(FUSER) 5.8-35 JC63-00818A...
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Exploded Views & Parts List Pick Up Ass’y Parts List SA : SERVICE AVAILABLE, SNA : SERVICE not AVAILABLE Drawer# SEC_Code Description *Service *Grade Remark 5.9-1 JC61-01298A FRAME-M_BASE PICK UP 5.9-3 JC63-00743A GROUND-P-SHAFT PU 5.9-4 JC61-01350A LEG-M_ACT NO PAPER 5.9-5 JC61-01299A GUIDE-M_UPPER PICK UP 5.9-6...
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Exploded Views & Parts List Side Duplex Parts List SA : SERVICE AVAILABLE, SNA : SERVICE not AVAILABLE Drawer# SEC_Code Description *Service *Grade Remark 5.10-0 JC96-03525B ELA HOU-SIDE DUPLEX 5.10-1 JC63-00775B COVER-SIDE 5.10-2 JC97-02264B MEA UNIT-TRAY 5.10-3 JC96-03532A ELA HOU-DUPLEX 5.10-3-1 JC61-01293A GUIDE-M_DUPLEX...
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Exploded Views & Parts List Side Duplex Parts List SA : SERVICE AVAILABLE, SNA : SERVICE not AVAILABLE Drawer# SEC_Code Description *Service *Grade Remark 5.10-27 JC68-01246B LABEL(R)-GUIDE_DUPLEX 5.10-28 JC61-70910A SPRING ETC-RAIL 5.10-29 0604-001095 PHOTO-INTERRUPTER 5.10-30 JC97-02687A MEA-ACTUATOR_DUPLEX 5.10-30-1 JC61-01335A HOLDER-M_ACTUATOR DP 5.10-30-2 JC61-01336A LEG-M_ACTUATOR DUPLEX...
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Exploded Views & Parts List 5.11 MP Unit Service Manual 5-28...
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Exploded Views & Parts List MP Unit Parts List SA : SERVICE AVAILABLE, SNA : SERVICE not AVAILABLE Drawer# SEC_Code Description *Service *Grade Remark 5.11-0 JC96-03557A ELA HOU-MP 5.11-1 JC61-01351A FRAME-M_MP LOWER 5.11-2 JC61-01352A FRAME-M_MP TOP 5.11-3 JC96-03533A ELA HOU-MP PICK UP 5.11-3-1 JC61-01410A GUIDE-M_PICKUP DOC...
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Exploded Views & Parts List 5.12 MP Tray Service Manual 5-30...
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Exploded Views & Parts List MP Tray Parts List SA : SERVICE AVAILABLE, SNA : SERVICE not AVAILABLE Drawer# SEC_Code Description *Service *Grade Remark 5.12-0 JC97-02264B MEA UNIT-TRAY 5.12-1 JC63-00746B TRAY-COVER LOWER 5.12-2 JG66-40003A GEAR-PINION 5.12-3 JC72-01005B PMO-SIDE GUIDE MP(L) 5.12-4 JC72-01006B PMO-SIDE GUIDE MP(R)
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Exploded Views & Parts List 5.13 OPE(SCX-6345N) Service Manual 5-32...
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Exploded Views & Parts List OPE(SCX-6345N) Parts List SA : SERVICE AVAILABLE, SNA : SERVICE not AVAILABLE Drawer# SEC_Code Description *Service *Grade Remark 5.13-0 JC96-03546C ELA HOU-OPE SCX-6345N/XAA 5.13-0 JC96-03546V ELA HOU-OPE SCX-6345NJ/XAA 5.13-1 JC96-03753C ELA HOU-OPE COVER 5.13-1-1 JC63-01212A COVER-OPE 5.13-1-2 JC64-00287A...
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Exploded Views & Parts List Platen Ass'y Parts List SA : SERVICE AVAILABLE, SNA : SERVICE not AVAILABLE Drawer# SEC_Code Description *Service *Grade Remark 5.14-0 JC96-03550B ELA HOU-PLATEN 5.14-2 JC96-03548B ELA HOU-SCAN LOWER 5.14-2-1 JC63-00767B COVER-SCAN LOWER 5.14-2-2 JC96-03547A ELA HOU-SCAN MOTOR 5.14-2-2-1 JC61-01433A BRACKET-P-MOTOR PLAT...
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Exploded Views & Parts List Platen Ass'y Parts List SA : SERVICE AVAILABLE, SNA : SERVICE not AVAILABLE Drawer# SEC_Code Description *Service *Grade Remark 5.14-3-4 JC68-00749A LABEL(P)-SHEET SHADING(B) 5.14-3-5 JB70-00148A IPR-HOLDER GLASS 5.14-3-6 JC97-02267B MEA UNIT-DUMMY UPPER 5.14-3-6-1 JC63-00758B COVER-ADF GLASS 5.14-3-6-2 JC68-01622B LABEL-INSTALLATION...
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Exploded Views & Parts List 5.15 DADF Sub Service Manual 5-37...
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Exploded Views & Parts List DADF Sub Parts List SA : SERVICE AVAILABLE, SNA : SERVICE not AVAILABLE Drawer# SEC_Code Description *Service *Grade Remark 5.15-0 JC96-03579B ELA HOU-DADF SUB 5.15-1 JC97-01844C MEA UNIT-COVER OPEN 5.15-1-1 JC63-00195B COVER-OPEN 5.15-1-2 JC72-01256B PMO-LEVER OPEN 5.15-1-3 JC61-00483A SPRING ETC-KNOCKUP,MP...
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Exploded Views & Parts List DADF Sub Parts List SA : SERVICE AVAILABLE, SNA : SERVICE not AVAILABLE Drawer# SEC_Code Description *Service *Grade Remark 5.15-5-2 JC66-00958A LATCH-M_ARM FRT 5.15-5-3 JC61-01307B STOPPER-M_PAPER REAR 5.15-5-4 JC61-00788A GUIDE-M_DOC SENSOR 5.15-5-5 JC61-00482A SPRING ETC-PICKUP 5.15-6 JC97-01843A MEA UNIT-GUIDE DUPLEX...
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Exploded Views & Parts List DADF Sub Parts List SA : SERVICE AVAILABLE, SNA : SERVICE not AVAILABLE Drawer# SEC_Code Description *Service *Grade Remark 5.15-36 JC92-01691A PBA SUB-DADF 5.15-37 JC39-00241A CBF HARNESS-MOTOR 5.15-38 JC72-01249A PMO-ACTUATOR SCAN 5.15-39 JB61-00076A SPRING ETC-TORSION DOC (CC2-F) 5.15-40 JC72-01263A PMO-ACTUATOR DUPLEX...
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Exploded Views & Parts List DADF Ass'y Parts List SA : SERVICE AVAILABLE, SNA : SERVICE not AVAILABLE Drawer# SEC_Code Description *Service *Grade Remark 5.16-0 JC96-03553B ELA HOU-DADF 5.16-1 JC96-03554B ELA HOU-COVER PLATEN 5.16-1-1 JC63-00772B COVER-PLATEN 5.16-1-2 JC61-00746B GUIDE-EXTENTION 5.16-1-3 JC72-01251B PMO-EXTENTION PLATEN 5.16-1-4...
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Exploded Views & Parts List 5.17 Cassette 3 10 Service Manual 5-43...
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Exploded Views & Parts List Cassette Parts List SA : SERVICE AVAILABLE, SNA : SERVICE not AVAILABLE Drawer# SEC_Code Description *Service *Grade Remark 5.17-0 JC97-02273B MEA UNIT-CASSETTE 5.17-1 JC61-01411A FRAME-M_CASSETTE 5.17-2 JC63-00782B COVER-CASSETTE 5.17-3 JC61-01413A GUIDE-P-SIDE LEFT 5.17-4 JC67-00123A CAP-M_HANDLE LEFT 5.17-5 JC61-00548A SPRING ETC-WHITE BAR...
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Exploded Views & Parts List SCF Parts List SA : SERVICE AVAILABLE, SNA : SERVICE not AVAILABLE Drawer# SEC_Code Description *Service *Grade Remark 5.18-0 JC96-03530B ELA UNIT-SCF; Option Unit 5.18-1 JC61-01333A FRAME-P_TOPSCF 5.18-2 JC63-00771B COVER-M_FRONTSCF 5.18-3 JC61-01312A PLATE-P-BEAM BASE 5.18-4 JC61-01397B BASE-M_LEFTSCF 5.18-5...
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Exploded Views & Parts List SCF Parts List SA : SERVICE AVAILABLE, SNA : SERVICE not AVAILABLE Drawer# SEC_Code Description *Service *Grade Remark 5.18-23 JC63-00754A SHEET-GUIDEFILMSCF 5.18-24 C61-01325A GUIDE-M_PULOWERSCF 5.18-25 JC61-01423A BRACKET-P-ARM FRIC 5.18-26 6107-001257 SPRING-ES 5.18-27 6107-001262 SPRING-TS 5.18-28 JC66-00959A LEVER-M_ARM FRICTION 5.18-29...
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Exploded Views & Parts List SCF Parts List SA : SERVICE AVAILABLE, SNA : SERVICE not AVAILABLE Drawer# SEC_Code Description *Service *Grade Remark 5.18-58-6 JC66-00967A GEAR-M_PUIDLEASCF 5.18-58-7 JC66-00968A GEAR-M_PUIDLECSCF 5.18-58-8 JC72-00825A PMO-IMPELLER_DRV 5.18-59 JC63-00770B COVER-M_REARSCF 5.18-60 JC97-02273B MEA UNIT-CASSETTE 5.18-61 JC61-01323A FRAME-P_BOTTOMSCF 5.18-62...
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Exploded Views & Parts List 5.19 Fax Unit Service Manual 5-49...
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Exploded Views & Parts List Fax Unit Parts List SA : SERVICE AVAILABLE, SNA : SERVICE not AVAILABLE Drawer# SEC_Code Description *Service *Grade Remark 5.19-0 JC96-04081B ELA HOU-FAX; Option Unit 5.19-1 JC63-00822B COVER-M_LIUUPPER 5.19-2 JC63-00823B COVER-M_LIUBOTTOM 5.19-3 JC61-01396A BRACKET-P_LIU 5.19-4 JC92-01699A PBASUB-FAX_PARALLE 5.19-5...
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Exploded Views & Parts List Main Parts List SA : SERVICE AVAILABLE, SNA : SERVICE not AVAILABLE Drawer# SEC_Code Description *Service *Grade Remark 5.20-1-0 JC96-03908C ELA HOU-FINISHER; Option Unit 5.20-1-1 FRAME UNIT 5.20-1-2 STACKER UNIT 5.20-1-3 EXTENTION TRAY UNIT 5.20-1-4 JC81-03773A EJECTOR UNIT 5.20-1-5...
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Exploded Views & Parts List Frame Unit Parts List SA : SERVICE AVAILABLE, SNA : SERVICE not AVAILABLE Drawer# SEC_Code Description *Service *Grade Remark 5.20-2-0 FRAME UNIT 5.20-2-1 ASSY:SIDEPLATE:FRONT 5.20-2-2 ASSY:SIDEPLATE:REAR 5.20-2-3 BASE:LOWER 5.20-2-4 JC81-03487A AS-COVER TOP 5.20-2-5 STAY:DUPLEX GUIDE 5.20-2-6 JC81-03767A AS-COVER SCAN DUMMY...
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Exploded Views & Parts List Stacker Unit Parts List SA : SERVICE AVAILABLE, SNA : SERVICE not AVAILABLE Drawer# SEC_Code Description *Service *Grade Remark 5.20-3-0 STACKERUNIT 5.20-3-1 JC81-03472A AS-TRAYSTACKER 5.20-3-2 STAY:STACKER 5.20-3-3 SIDEFRAME:STACKER 5.20-3-4 ROLLER:STACKER 5.20-3-5 LEAFSPRING:EARTH 5.20-3-6 SHIELD:STACKER 5.20-3-7 0604-001095 PISENSOR:GP1S73P2 5.20-3-8...
Exploded Views & Parts List 5.20-4 Extension Tray Unit 1-10 1-11 1-13 1-12 1-8 1-10 1-16 1-12 1-11 1-13 1-11 1-13 1-12 1-12 1-11 1-13 1-13 1-12 1-12 1-13 Service Manual 5-57...
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Exploded Views & Parts List Extension Tray Unit Parts List SA : SERVICE AVAILABLE, SNA : SERVICE not AVAILABLE Drawer# SEC_Code Description *Service *Grade Remark 5.20-4-0 EXTENTIONTRAYUNIT 5.20-4-1 JC81-03769A AS-SUPPFINGERASSY_F 5.20-4-1-1-1 JC81-03483A AS-TRAYBERO 5.20-4-1-1-2 BKT:TRAY:BERO:ASSY 5.20-4-1-1-3 JC81-03494A AS-RACKPINIONZ18 5.20-4-1-1-4 SHAFT:RACKPINION 5.20-4-1-1-5 PARALLELPIN:2x10 5.20-4-1-1-6...
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Exploded Views & Parts List Ejector Unit Parts List SA : SERVICE AVAILABLE, SNA : SERVICE not AVAILABLE Drawer# SEC_Code Description *Service *Grade Remark 5.20-5-0 JC81-03773A AS-EJECTORUNITASSY 5.20-5-1 FRMAE:FRONT:EJECT 5.20-5-2 T-SPRING:LATCH:SCU 5.20-5-3 HOOK:CAM:EJECT 5.20-5-4 JC81-03526A AS-GEARCAMSCU 5.20-5-5 E-RING:4 5.20-5-6 JC81-03495A AS-SPURGEARZ19 5.20-5-7 ASSY:BKT:DRIVING:EJECT...
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Exploded Views & Parts List Ejector Unit Parts List SA : SERVICE AVAILABLE, SNA : SERVICE not AVAILABLE Drawer# SEC_Code Description *Service *Grade Remark 5.20-5-41 FRAME:BELT:EJECT:REAR 5.20-5-42 FRAME:RETURN:EJECT 5.20-5-43 FRAME:REAR:EJECT 5.20-5-44 ROTATOR:CAM:SCU 5.20-5-45 HOOK:SPRING:SCU 5.20-5-46 E-SPRING:CLUTCH:SCU 5.20-5-47 JC81-03772A AS-EJTBELTSUBASSY 5.20-5-48 SHAFT:BELTPULLEY:EJECT 5.20-5-49 JC61-00423A...
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Exploded Views & Parts List Compile Unit Parts List SA : SERVICE AVAILABLE, SNA : SERVICE not AVAILABLE Drawer# SEC_Code Description *Service *Grade Remark 5.20-6-0 COMPILEUNIT 5.20-6-1 COVER:COMPILE:UPPER 5.20-6-2 SHAFT:PADDLE 5.20-6-3 E-RING:3 5.20-6-4 JC61-00424A BUSH-4_D 5.20-6-5 ACTUATOR:HOME:PADDLE 5.20-6-6 JC81-03482A AS-PADDLECOMPILE 5.20-6-7 JC81-03510A AS-GEARPADDLEZ56...
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Exploded Views & Parts List 5.20-7 Feed Unit Service Manual 5-64...
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Exploded Views & Parts List Feed Unit Parts List SA : SERVICE AVAILABLE, SNA : SERVICE not AVAILABLE Drawer# SEC_Code Description *Service *Grade Remark 5.20-7-0 FEEDUNIT 5.20-7-1 GUIDE:EXIT:UPPER:ASSY 5.20-7-2 ACTUATOR:FEED 5.20-7-3 T-SPRING:ACTUATOR:FEED 5.20-7-4 LEAFSPRING:FEED 5.20-7-5 ROLLER:IDLE:FEED 5.20-7-6 0604-001095 PHOTO-INTERRUPTER 5.20-7-7 JC67-00125A ANTI-STATICBRUSH 5.20-7-8...
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Exploded Views & Parts List Feed Unit Parts List SA : SERVICE AVAILABLE, SNA : SERVICE not AVAILABLE Drawer# SEC_Code Description *Service *Grade Remark 5.20-7-43 BEARING:6 5.20-7-44 BKT:MOTOR:FEED:EXIT 5.20-7-45 JC81-03479A AS-MOTORHBASSY 5.20-7-46 ASSY:M/H:MIDSNR 5.20-7-47 JC81-03516A AS-BELTB30S2M244 5.20-7-48 JC81-03485A AS-ROLLERENT 5.20-7-49 JC81-03515A AS-PULLEYT33S2M 5.20-7-50...
< Electrical Connection > (1) Control command : 3.3V (2) Connection : D-Sub Connector (Rear side) (3) Control specification : Gradco I/F Specification for Samsung < Power Supply > (1) Power Supply : Engine supplies 24V / 5V / 3.3V to Finisher (2) Input Power : 24V±10 , 5 ±5 , 3.3 ±5...
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Finisher Unit 10.3.4 Media (1) Paper orientation (2) Paper Size : Length (148.357mm) Width (98.216mm) (3) Paper Weight : 60.163g/ 16.53lb Service Manual 10-4 Samsung Electronics...
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Registration : Feeding Center - Engine speed : 35.45ppm Feed Speed (Engine to Finisher) Note) Skip pitch insertion is required between previous and next job at stapling mode, and 1 sheet ejecting with offset . Service Manual 10-5 Samsung Electronics...
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3) It is out of spec that paper curl increasing by the time passing. <Curl measurement method > Media : Test paper Environment : Test environment Method : Measure the curl of 10 sheets on the flat board (grass) immediately after printed out, Service Manual 10-6 Samsung Electronics...
(Simplex / Duplex) - Registration and skew from Engine 3.0 mm - Standard test pattern of printing : Samsung's Printing Pattern 10.4.4 Stapling 10.4.4.1 Printing orientation (This finisher can't staple on a suitable position if printing direction is not as follows.)
Finisher Unit 10.4.4.2 Position of stapling 10.4.5 Machine life : 1,000,000 sheets or 5 years (Excluding Periodical replacement part) Service Manual 10-8 Samsung Electronics...
(SW + HW) (Printer SW only) - PHY Board Type PHY B'd Printer Main B'd (HW only) (Printer + Network SW) - Network Printer on-board Type Printer Main B'd (Printer + Network SW & HW) Service Manual 11-2 Samsung Electronics...
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Network Printer Server - Network Card (SCX-6320NA/SEE) Flash Flash Flash DRAM DRAM DRAM Transceiver Transceiver Transceiver EEPROM EEPROM EEPROM Link LED Activity LED Serial Interface for Debugging RJ- 45 Modular Jack Service Manual 11-3 Samsung Electronics...
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Network Printer Server - Network Card (NPC3H) ML-3561N CLP-N600A CLP-600N CLP-N600B ML-00NF/00LF SCX-6x45 Series RJ- 45 Modular Jack Link LED Activity LED Printer I/F Connector - Link Sequence Activity LED Turning Off LINK LED Always On Service Manual 11-4 Samsung Electronics...
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11001010 Activity LED 10001001 Blinking Irregularly 10101100 LINK LED Always On - Network Data Transmission 01010011 11001010 10001001 10101100 01010011 01010011 11001010 11001010 Activity LED 10001001 10001001 Blinking Irregularly 10101100 10101100 LINK LED Always On Service Manual 11-5 Samsung Electronics...
Well Configuration of TCP/IP Protocol In Local Area Network with Server Computer - Server Computer Well Configuration of TCP/IP Protocol Samsung SyncThru Application in case of using TFTP. SyncThru Web Service (SWS) in case HTTP. Service Manual 11-6 Samsung Electronics...
- Getting detailed reports and statistics on device events NW Printer NW Printer NW Printer NW Printer SNMP SNMP SNMP SNMP SNMP SNMP SNMP SNMP SNMP SNMP SNMP SNMP HTTP HTTP HTTP HTTP Administrator's PC Administrator's PC Administrator's PC Administrator's PC Service Manual 11-7 Samsung Electronics...
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- SNMP V3 - 13 Languages (Hungarian, Brazilian Portuguese, Turkish) Plug-ins Jungfrau And upcoming Plug-in will be released in the samsung download model center Plug-ins can be installed on the SyncThru4.0 (Add- on functions) - Restrict user permission and monitor actual usage...
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Network Printer Server 11.5.2 Version Identifier Version 3.00.52 SWAS 3.x and SWAS 4.x is available Service Manual 11-9 Samsung Electronics...
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Detecting and Displaying devices on the network Device information in the network Display general , Supply, Protocols, Status, Usage meters, Alert, Diagnostics information Detail information Detail information of device of device by double by double click click Service Manual 11-10 Samsung Electronics...
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Network Printer Server Grouping and Managing devices Grouping devices Setting of detection Protocol IP broadcasting is a default Setting Service Manual 11-11 Samsung Electronics...
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Network Printer Server Upgrading Firmware to multiple devices Upgrading Firmware Reporting information of Alert and Consumables by HTML or Email Email and HTML Reporting Email and HTML Reporting Alert and Consumables Report Alert and Consumables Report Service Manual 11-12 Samsung Electronics...
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Network Printer Server Configure SMTP Server and Admin Information Configure SMTP Configure Admin Information Service Manual 11-13 Samsung Electronics...
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Network Printer Server Discovery results Checking discovery process Set up IP Set up IP Address Service Manual 11-14 Samsung Electronics...
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Network Printer Server Online toner ordering No cartridge You can set the site for toner order. This button opens the page set in the toner ordering site. Service Manual 11-15 Samsung Electronics...
SSL is enabled. Change password for Local User list shows user accounts both from users only. Domain and Local. The method of authentication is used according the type of user profile (Local or Domain). Service Manual 11-16 Samsung Electronics...
Network Printer Server 11.6 Samsung SyncThru Web Service: General Information (MFP) General Information - Machine Status - Supplies Status - Billing/Counters - Network Information - Firmware Version - Print Information Service Manual 11-17 Samsung Electronics...
Network Printer Server 11.11 Samsung SyncThru Web Service: Service (MFP) Service - http://NPC-IP-Address/service.html - Tech Mode Password - Data Setup - Machine Test - Report Service Manual 11-22 Samsung Electronics...
Network Printer Server 11.12 Samsung SyncThru Web Service: Authentication General Setup - Setup - Enable Guest Account - General Password - Log Off Reminder Service Manual 11-23 Samsung Electronics...
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Network Printer Server 11.13 Samsung SyncThru Web Service: Authentication (Local Authentication) Local Authentication - Index - User Name - Auth ID - Password - E-mail Address - Phone Number Service Manual 11-24 Samsung Electronics...
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Network Printer Server 11.14 Samsung SyncThru Web Service: Authentication (Network Authentication) Network Authentication (Kerberos Setup) - Default Realm - IP address or Host Name - Kerberos Server and Port - Backup Realm - IP address or Host Name - Kerberos Backup Server and Port...
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Network Printer Server Network Authentication (SMB Setup) - Default Domain - IP address or Host Name - SMB Server and Port - Backup Domain - IP address or Host Name - SMB Backup Server and Port Service Manual 11-26 Samsung Electronics...
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Network Printer Server Network Authentication (LDAP Setup) - There is no setup of LDAP Server Server configuration of LDAP Server item is used to Auth Login Service Manual 11-27 Samsung Electronics...
Network Printer Server 11.15 Samsung SyncThru Web Service: LDAP Server Setup LDAP Server Setup_1 - IP address or Host Name - LDAP Server and Port - Search Root Directory - Authentication Method - Match User’s Login ID to the Following LDAP attribute:...
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Network Printer Server LDAP Server Setup_2 - Append Root to Base DN - Login Name - Password - Maximum Number of Search Result - Search Timeout - LDAP Referral Service Manual 11-29 Samsung Electronics...
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Network Printer Server LDAP Server Setup_3 - Search Name Order - From: Field Security Options Service Manual 11-30 Samsung Electronics...
- IP address setting with MAC address only - MAC address is written on printer’s backside Samsung SetIP Utility - Running on Microsoft Windows OS only - Automatic detection of Samsung network printers - Manual setting of undetected network printers Samsung SetIP: Application Service Manual...
Set Request Maneger) Agent) Set Response Trap 11.19 HTTP Web Server Protocol - Used in Samsung SyncThru Web Admin Service - Used in SyncThru Web Service (Embedded Web Server) - Used in IPP 1.1 Protocol Service Manual 11-33 Samsung Electronics...
MEA UNIT-STAND LOW JC97-02818A Stand to move SCX-6345N easily PBA SUB-MEMORY JC92-01539A User extendable SDRAM up to DIMM MODULE 384MB system memory(Only DIMM module up to 256MB) PBA-OPTION_ENABLE JC92-01861A Network Scan Enable Key Service Manual 12-1 Samsung Electronics...
• Spring Hook Standard : For general use • Tweezers Standard : For general home use, small type. • Cotton Swab Standard : For general home use, for medical service. • Software (Driver) installation CD ROM Service Manual 13-1 Samsung Electronics...
CRU Memory IMAP Internet Message Access Protocol Center Ware Internet Printing Protocols CWDP Center Ware Device Discovery Images Per Minutes Software(Samsung equivalent of Samsung’s SyncThru) Internetwork Packet Exchange CWIS Center Ware Internet Services Image Quality DADF Duplex Auto Document Feeder...
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PS/3 PostScript Level-3 USDR Un-Shut Down Rate(=NSDR) Printing Video Controller in the SPGPm(Graphic Processor for XCMI Samsung’s Management Information Printer) Base Quality, Cost, and Delivery Warranty Action Remote Control Panel W x D x H Width x Depth x Height...
The life of the toner cartridge and the printing speed are measured using the pattern shown below. (The image is 70% of the actual A4 size). 13.3.1 A4 ISO 19752 Standard Pattern This test page is reproduced at 70% of the normal A4 size Service Manual 13-8 Samsung Electronics...
The most of main wireless networking companies are attending and the main companies are Lucent technologies, Cisco, Intel/Symbol, 3Com, Enterasys (Cabletron), Compaq, IBM, Nokia, Dell, Philips, Samsung elec- tronic, Sony, Intersil, and so on. This mark certifies mutual compatibility among product has Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.1) and it is certified as a standard of...
Clearance space Front: 482.6 mm (enough space so that the paper tray can be removed) Back: 100 mm (enough space for ventilation) Right: 300 mm (enough space for ventilation) Left: 100 mm (enough space for ventilation) Service Manual 13-10 Samsung Electronics...
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