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  • Page 1 SCX-4x24 Series SCX-4x28 Series Multi Functional Printer User’s Guide imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing a Samsung product. To receive a more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register...
  • Page 2: Features Of Your New Laser Product

    Your machine prints A4-sized paper at up to 24 ppm (SCX- enables PS printing. 4x24 Series), 28 ppm (SCX-4x28 Series) and letter-sized paper at up to 25 ppm (SCX-4x24 Series), 30 ppm (SCX- * Zoran IPS Emulation compatible with PostScript 3 4x28 Series).
  • Page 3: Features By Models

    FEATURES BY MODELS The machine is designed to support all of your document needs – from printing and copying, to more advanced networking solutions for your business. Basic features of this machine include: FEATURES SCX-4824FN SCX-4828FN USB 2.0 USB Memory Interface ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) Network Interface Enthernet 10/100 Base TX wired LAN Duplex (2-sided) printing...
  • Page 4: Finding More Information

    Help from the printer properties dialog box. Samsung website If you have Internet access, you can get help, support, printer drivers, manuals, and order information from the Samsung website, www.samsungprinter.com. 4_Features of your new laser product...
  • Page 5: Safety Information

    safety information IMPORTANT SAFETY SYMBOLS AND PRECAUTIONS What the icons and signs in this user’s guide mean: Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury or death. WARNING Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury or property damage. CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your laser MFP, follow these basic safety precautions:...
  • Page 6: Laser Safety Statement

    13. Unplug the machine from the telephone jack, PC and AC wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: • When any part of the power cord, plug or connecting cable is damaged or frayed. •...
  • Page 7: Ozone Safety

    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. MERCURY SAFETY Contains Mercury, Dispose According to Local, State or Federal Laws.(U.S.A.
  • Page 8: Radio Frequency Emissions

    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 of with other household waste at the end of their working life.
  • Page 9: Ringer Equivalence Number

    RINGER EQUIVALENCE NUMBER The Ringer Equivalence Number and FCC Registration Number for this machine may be found on the label located on the bottom or rear of the machine. In some instances you may need to provide these numbers to the telephone company. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is a measure of the electrical load placed on the telephone line, and is useful for determining whether you have “overloaded”...
  • Page 10 PBXs of the European countries: In the event of problems, you should contact the Euro QA Lab of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. in the first instance. The product has been tested against TBR21. To assist in the use and application of terminal equipment which complies with this standard, the European Telecommunication Standards Institute (ETSI) has issued an advisory document (EG 201 121) which contains notes and additional requirements to ensure network compatibility of TBR21 terminals.
  • Page 11: Openssl License

    OPENSSL LICENSE Copyright (c) 1998-2001 The OpenSSL Project. All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer. 2.
  • Page 12 12_Safety information...
  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    contents contents Features of your new laser product Safety information INTRODUCTION Printer overview Front view Rear view Control panel overview Understanding the Status LED Menu overview Supplied software Printer driver features Printer driver PostScript driver (SCX-4x28 Series only) GETTING STARTED Setting up the hardware System requirements Windows...
  • Page 14 Setting copy timeout SCANNING Scanning basics Scanning from the control panel Scanning to application programs Setting scan information in Samsung Scan Manager. Scanning by a network connection Preparing for network scanning Scanning to Email Changing the settings for each scan job...
  • Page 15 contents Activating secure receiving mode Receiving faxes in memory Other ways to fax Sending a fax to multiple destinations Sending a delayed fax Sending a priority fax Forwarding faxes Fax setup Changing the fax setup options Changing the default document settings Printing sent fax report automatically Setting up Address Book USING USB FLASH MEMORY (SCX-4X28 SERIES ONLY)
  • Page 16 Understanding display messages Solving other problems Paper feeding Printing problems Printing quality problems Copying problems Scanning problems Samsung Scan Manager problems Fax problems Common PostScript problems (SCX-4x28 Series only) Common Windows problems Common Linux problems Common Macintosh problems ORDERING SUPPLIES AND ACCESSORIES...
  • Page 17: Front View

    introduction These are the main components of your machine: This chapter includes: • Printer overview • Menu overview • Control panel overview • Supplied software • Understanding the Status LED • Printer driver features PRINTER OVERVIEW Front view Rear view Document output tray Document width guides Telephone line socket...
  • Page 18: Control Panel Overview

    • The surface of the output tray may become hot if you print a large Reduce/Enlarge (SCX-4x24 Series only) number of pages at once. Make sure that you do not touch the surface, and do not allow children near it.
  • Page 19: Understanding The Status Led

    UNDERSTANDING THE STATUS LED The color of the Status LED indicates the machine's current status. STATUS DESCRIPTION • The machine is powered off-line. • The machine is in power save mode. When data is received, or any button is pressed, it switches to on-line automatically.
  • Page 20: Menu Overview

    MENU OVERVIEW The control panel provides access to various menus to set up the machine or use the machine’s functions. These menus can be accessed by pressing Menu. Refer to the following diagram. Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not applicable to your machine. Fax Feature Fax Setup Fax Setup...
  • Page 21: Supplied Software

    SUPPLIED SOFTWARE PRINTER DRIVER FEATURES You must install the printer and scanner software using the supplied CD Your printer drivers support the following standard features: after you have set up your machine and connected it to your computer. CD • Paper orientation, size, source and media type selection provides you with the following software.
  • Page 22: System Requirements

    getting started This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for setting up the machine. This chapter includes: • Setting up the hardware • Installing the software • System requirements • Machine's basic settings • Setting up the network SETTING UP THE HARDWARE 2.
  • Page 23: Macintosh

    It is necessary to claim swap partition of 300 MB or larger for working with large scanned images. • The Linux scanner driver supports the optical resolution at maximum. • Please visit www.samsung.com for open source information. Getting started_ 23...
  • Page 24: Configuring Network Protocol Via The Machine

    MAC address. See "Printing reports" on page 56. troubleshoot network machines from any site with corporate 2. From the Windows Start menu, select All Programs > Samsung internet access. Download this program from http:// Network Printer Utilities >...
  • Page 25: Installing The Software

    56.) 6. After the installation is finished, a window appears asking you to print a test page and to register yourself as a user of Samsung machines in order to receive information from Samsung. If you desire, select the corresponding checkbox(es) and click Finish.
  • Page 26: Machine's Basic Settings

    MACHINE'S BASIC SETTINGS Setting the date and time The current date and time are shown on the display when your machine is After installation is complete, you may want to set the machine's default on and ready to work. All of your faxes will have the date and time printed on settings.
  • Page 27: Setting Sounds

    Setting sounds Keypad letters and numbers You can control the following sounds: • Key Sound: Turns the key sound on or off. With this option set to On ASSIGNED NUMBERS, LETTERS, OR CHARACTERS tone sounds each time a key is pressed. ‘...
  • Page 28: Using The Save Modes

    Using the save modes Changing the font setting Your machine has preset the font for your region or country. Toner Save mode If you want to change the font or set the font for special condition such as Toner save mode allows your machine to use less toner on each page. the DOS environment, you can change the font setting as follows: Activating this mode extends the life of the toner cartridge beyond what one would experience in the normal mode, but it reduces print quality.
  • Page 29: On The Scanner Glass

    1. Lift and open the scanner lid. In the ADF Using the ADF, you can load up to 30 sheets (SCX-4x24 Series), 50 sheets (SCX-4x28 Series) of paper (75 g/m , 20 lb bond) for one job.
  • Page 30: Selecting Print Media

    Some print media may meet all of the guidelines in this section and still not produce satisfactory results. This may be the result of improper handling, unacceptable temperature and humidity levels, or other variables over which Samsung has no control. • Before purchasing large quantities of print media, ensure that it meets the requirements specified in this user’s guide.
  • Page 31: Specifications On Print Media

    Specifications on print media TYPE SIZE DIMENSIONS WEIGHT CAPACITY Plain paper Letter 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 inches) • 60 to 105 g/m (16 to 28 lb • 250 sheets of 80 g/m (20 lb bond) for the tray bond) paper for the tray Legal 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches)
  • Page 32: Media Sizes Supported In Each Mode

    Media sizes supported in each mode MEDIA TYPE GUIDELINES MODE SIZE SOURCE • Envelopes with a peel-off adhesive strip or with more than one flap that folds over to seal must use Copy mode Letter, A4, Legal, • tray 1 adhesives compatible with the machine’s fusing Oficio, US Folio, •...
  • Page 33: Changing The Size Of The Paper In The Paper Tray

    79.) Using photographic paper or coated paper may cause problems, requiring repairs. Such repairs are not covered by Samsung’s warranty or service agreements. 1. To load paper, pull and open the paper tray and place paper with the side you want to print facing down.
  • Page 34: Printing On Special Print Materials

    PRINTING ON SPECIAL PRINT MATERIALS Place the side to be printed facing up. The machine can hold special sizes and types of print material, such as postcards, note cards, and envelopes. Especially, it is useful for single page printing on letterhead or colored paper. Preprinted paper Transparency Envelope...
  • Page 35: Adjusting The Output Support

    ADJUSTING THE OUTPUT SUPPORT SETTING THE PAPER SIZE AND TYPE The printed pages stack on the output tray, and the output support will help After loading paper in the paper tray, you need to set the paper size and the printed pages align. To let the output support correctly align the pages type using the control panel buttons.
  • Page 36: Copying

    copying This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for copying documents. This chapter includes: • Selecting the paper tray • ID card copying • Copying • Using special copy features • Changing the settings for each copy • Printing on both sides of paper •...
  • Page 37: Changing The Default Copy Settings

    CHANGING THE DEFAULT COPY SETTINGS 3. Place Front Side and Press[Start] appears on the display. 4. Press Start. The copy options, including darkness, original type, copy size, and number Your machine begins scanning the front side and shows Place Back of copies, can be set to those most frequently used.
  • Page 38: Up Or 4-Up Copying

    2-up or 4-up copying Clone copying Your machine can print 2 or 4 original images reduced to Your machine can print multiple image copies from the original document on fit onto one sheet of paper. a single page. The number of images is automatically determined by the original image and paper size.
  • Page 39: Printing On Both Sides Of Paper

    PRINTING ON BOTH SIDES OF PAPER You can set the machine to print documents on both sides of paper. (SCX- 4x28 Series only) 1. Press Copy. 2. Press Menu until Copy Setup appears on the bottom line of the display and press OK.
  • Page 40: Scanning From The Control Panel

    7. Press the left/right arrow until the port you want appears on the display. 8. Enter the registered user ID and PIN and click OK. • ID is the same ID as the registered ID for Samsung Scan Manager. •...
  • Page 41: Setting Scan Information In Samsung Scan Manager

    3. Select Local Authentication on the General Setup of the User Pictures>Samsung folder. Authentication web page. • You can use Tawin driver to scan quickly in Samsung Scan Manager program. 4. Click Add. • You can also scan by pressing Window's Start>Control 5.
  • Page 42: Scanning To Email

    Scanning to Email CHANGING THE DEFAULT SCAN SETTINGS You can scan and send an image as an email attachment. You first need to To avoid having to customize the scan settings for each job, you can set up set up your email account in SyncThru™ Web Service. See page 41. default scan settings for each scan type.
  • Page 43: Using Address Book Entries

    Using Address Book entries Printing Address Book To retrieve an email address, use the following ways: You can check your Address Book settings by printing a list. 1. Press Menu until System Setup appears on the bottom line of the Speed email numbers display and press OK.
  • Page 44: Canceling A Print Job

    For Windows XP/2003, select Printers and Faxes. For Windows Vista, select Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Printers. 3. Double-click the Samsung SCX-4x24 Series or SCX-4x28 Series icon. (Or Samsung SCX-4x28 Series PS) 4. From the Document menu, select Cancel.
  • Page 45: Setting The Fax Header

    faxing This chapter gives you information about using your machine as a fax machine. This chapter includes: • Sending a fax • Other ways to fax • Receiving a fax • Fax setup 1. Press Fax. We recommend you to use traditional analog phone services (PSTN: public 2.
  • Page 46: Sending A Fax Automatically

    5. Press Stop/Clear to return to ready mode. Redialing the last number The darkness setting is applied to the current fax job. To change To redial the number you called last: the default setting, see page 51. 1. Press Redial/Pause. 2.
  • Page 47: Receiving Automatically In Fax Mode

    Receiving automatically in Fax mode Receiving faxes using DRPD mode Your machine is preset to Fax mode at the factory. When you receive a fax, Distinctive Ring is a telephone company service which enables an user to the machine answers the call on a specified number of rings and use a single telephone line to answer several different telephone numbers.
  • Page 48: Activating Secure Receiving Mode

    Activating secure receiving mode 6. Enter the number of the first receiving fax machine and press OK. You can use speed buttons, speed dial numbers. You can enter Group 1. Press Fax. Dial Number using Address Book Button. For details, see page 51. 2.
  • Page 49: Sending A Priority Fax

    12. If an original is placed on the scanner glass, select Yes to add another Forwarding faxes page. Load another original and press OK. You can forward your incoming and outgoing faxes to another fax machine When you have finished, select No at the Another Page? prompt. or email address.
  • Page 50: Fax Setup

    machine. OPTION DESCRIPTION Forwarding received faxes to email address Send Report You can set your machine to print a confirmation You can set your machine to forward incoming faxes to the email report showing whether a transmission was address you entered. successful, how many pages were sent, and more.
  • Page 51: Changing The Default Document Settings

    1. Press Fax. OPTION DESCRIPTION 2. Press Menu until Fax Setup appears on the bottom line of the display Discard Size When receiving a fax containing pages as long as and press OK. or longer than the paper in your machine, you can 3.
  • Page 52 Group dial numbers Searching Address Book for an entry If you frequently send the same document to several destinations, you There are two ways to search for a number in memory. You can either can group these destinations and set them under a group dial number. scan from A to Z sequentially, or you can search by entering the first You can then use a group dial number to send a document to all of the letters of the name associated with the number.
  • Page 53: Plugging In A Usb Memory Device

    using USB flash memory (scx-4x28 series only) This chapter explains how to use a USB memory device with your machine. This chapter includes: • About USB memory • Printing from a USB memory device • Plugging in a USB memory device •...
  • Page 54: Customizing Scan To Usb

    USB memory port. Direct Print option supported file types: • PRN: Samsung PCL 6 compatible. 2. Press Menu until System Setup appears on the bottom line of the • PRN files can be created by selecting the Print to file check box when display and press OK.
  • Page 55: Managing Usb Memory

    MANAGING USB MEMORY You can delete image files stored on a USB memory device one by one or all at once by reformatting the device. After deleting files or reformatting a USB memory device, files cannot be restored. Therefore, confirm that you no longer need the data before deleting it.
  • Page 56: Printing A Report

    maintenance This chapter provides information for maintaining your machine and the toner cartridge. This chapter includes: • Printing reports • Replacing the toner cartridge • Clearing memory • Maintenance parts • Cleaning your machine • Managing your machine from the website •...
  • Page 57: Clearing Memory

    CLEARING MEMORY CLEANING YOUR MACHINE You can selectively clear information stored in your machine’s memory. To maintain print and scan quality, follow the cleaning procedures below each time the toner cartridge is replaced or if print and scan quality Before clearing the memory, make sure that all fax jobs have been problems occur.
  • Page 58: Cleaning The Scan Unit

    3. Grasp the handles on the toner cartridge and pull to remove the Cleaning the scan unit cartridge from the machine. Keeping the scan unit clean helps ensure the best possible copies. We suggest that you clean the scan unit at the start of each day and during the day, as needed.
  • Page 59: Maintaining The Cartridge

    MAINTAINING THE CARTRIDGE 2. Grasp the handles on the toner cartridge and pull to remove the cartridge from the machine. Toner cartridge storage To get the most from the toner cartridge, keep the following guidelines in mind: • Do not remove the toner cartridge from its package until ready for use. •...
  • Page 60: Replacing The Toner Cartridge

    REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE 4. Take a new toner cartridge out of its package. When the toner cartridge is completely empty, you must replace the toner cartridge. • The status LED and the toner-related message on the display indicates that the toner cartridge should be replaced. •...
  • Page 61: Clearing The Toner Empty Message

    Clearing the Toner Empty message Checking replaceables When the Toner Empty message appears you can configure not to see this If you experience frequent paper jams or printing problems, check the message again not to disturb you. number of pages the machine has printed or scanned. Replace the corresponding parts, if necessary.
  • Page 62: Managing Your Machine From The Website

    Your machine’s embedded website opens. CHECKING THE MACHINE’S SERIAL NUMBER When you call for service or register as a user on the Samsung website, the machine’s serial number may be required. You can check the serial number by taking the following steps: 1.
  • Page 63: Clearing Document Jams

    troubleshooting This chapter gives helpful information for what to do if you encounter an error. This chapter includes: • Tips for avoiding paper jams • Understanding display messages • Clearing document jams • Solving other problems • Clearing paper jams TIPS FOR AVOIDING PAPER JAMS 3.
  • Page 64: Exit Misfeed

    Exit misfeed CLEARING PAPER JAMS 1. Remove any remaining pages from the ADF. When a paper jam occurs, the warning message appears on the display 2. Seize the misfeed paper, and remove the paper from the document screen. Refer to the table below to locate and clear the paper jam. output tray by carefully pulling it to the right using both hands.
  • Page 65: In The Manual Tray

    In the manual tray In the paper exit area When you print using the manual tray and the machine detects that there is If paper is jammed in the paper exit area, follow the next steps to release either no paper or that the paper has been improperly loaded, follow the the jammed paper.
  • Page 66: In The Optional Tray

    2. Remove the jammed paper from the duplex unit. In the optional tray If paper is jammed in the optional Tray, follow the next steps to release the jammed paper. 1. Pull the optional tray open. If the paper does not come out with the duplex unit, remove the paper from the bottom of the machine.
  • Page 67: Understanding Display Messages

    Load paper in the tray. not installed. the tray. Paper Empty Invalid Toner The toner cartridge Install the a Samsung- [yyy] The paper size Load the correct paper in you have installed is genuine toner cartridge specified in the printer the tray.
  • Page 68 There is a problem in Change to the available Replace the SMTP. server. (SMTP) corresponding toner cartridge with a Samsung- Send Error There is a problem on Configure your network genuine cartridge. See the network interface interface card correctly. page 60.
  • Page 69: Solving Other Problems

    SOLVING OTHER PROBLEMS SUGGESTED MESSAGE MEANING SOLUTIONS The following chart lists some conditions that may occur and the recommended solutions. Follow the suggested solutions until the problem is Toner Exhausted A toner cartridge has Replace the toner corrected. If the problem persists, call for service. reached its estimated cartridge.
  • Page 70: Printing Problems

    Select the correct paper source. print. wrong paper See the printer driver help screen. source. The machine is not Select Samsung SCX-4x24 selected as the Series or SCX-4x28 Series as A print job is The job may be very Reduce the complexity of the default printer.
  • Page 71: Printing Quality Problems

    POSSIBLE CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS CAUSE Toner specks • The paper may not meet specifications; for The printer Incompatibility Printing the PDF file as an image example, the paper is too moist or too rough. AaBbCc between the PDF may solve this problem.
  • Page 72 CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS Toner smear • Clean the inside of the machine. See page 57. Page skew • Ensure that the paper is loaded properly. • Check the paper type and quality. See page 30. • Check the paper type and quality. See page 30. •...
  • Page 73: Copying Problems

    CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS Loose toner • Clean the inside of the machine. See page 57. Smears, lines, • If defects are on the original, use Darkness • Check the paper type and quality. See page 30. marks, or spots to lighten the background of your copies.
  • Page 74: Scanning Problems

    Samsung Scan Manager problems Faxes do not store in There may not be enough memory space to CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS store the fax.
  • Page 75: Common Postscript Problems (Scx-4X28 Series Only

    Common Windows problems CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS Blank areas appear You may have chosen the wrong paper settings in the user option setting. For details about at the bottom of each “File in Use” Exit all software applications. Remove all paper settings, see page 30.
  • Page 76: Common Linux Problems

    Common Linux problems CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS Some color images This is a known bug in Ghostscript (until GNU Ghostscript version 7.xx) when the base color come out in The machine does • Check if the printer driver is installed in your space of the document is indexed RGB color unexpected color.
  • Page 77 CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS The machine does • Check if your machine is attached to your The machine does • Check if a document is loaded into the not appear on the computer. Make sure that it is connected not scan.
  • Page 78: Common Macintosh Problems

    Common Macintosh problems CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS The printer does not Incompatibility between the PDF file and the Acrobat products: print PDF file correctly. Printing the PDF file as an image may solve Some parts of graphics, this problem. Turn on Print As Image from text, or illustrations are the Acrobat printing options.
  • Page 79: Accessories

    Greece, Hungary, Italy, Macedonia, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, To order Samsung-authorized supplies or accessories, contact your local Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Samsung dealer or the retailer where you purchased your machine, or visit Switzerland, UK. www.samsung.com/supplies and select your country/region to obtain information on calling for technical support.
  • Page 80: Upgrading A Memory Module

    Your machine is a full-featured model 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: •...
  • Page 81: Activating The Added Memory In The Ps Printer Properties

    For Windows Vista, select Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Printers. 4. Select the Samsung SCX-4x28 Series PS printer. 5. Click the right mouse button on the printer icon and select Properties. 6. For Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista, select Device Settings.
  • Page 82: Specifications

    Memory 128 MB (max. 384 MB) ITEM DESCRIPTION (Expandable)* ADF Capacity • SCX-4x24 Series: Up to 30 sheets 75 g/m (20 lb External 445.2 x 410.5 x 395.3 mm bond) dimension (17.53 x 16.16 x 15.56 inches) without optional tray •...
  • Page 83: Printer Specifications

    TWAIN standard/WIA standard Printing method Laser beam printing Scanning Color CIS Printing speed • SCX-4x24 Series: Up to 24 ppm (A4), 25 ppm method (Letter) SCX-4x24 Series: • SCX-4x28 Series: Up to 28 ppm(A4), 30 ppm Up to 600 x 600 dpi...
  • Page 84: Copier Specifications

    COPIER SPECIFICATIONS FACSIMILE SPECIFICATIONS The fax feature may not be supported depending on machines. ITEM DESCRIPTION • SCX-4x24 Series: Up to 24 cpm (A4), 25 cpm ITEM DESCRIPTION Copy Speed (Letter) Compatibility ITU-T G3, ECM • SCX-4x28 Series: Up to 28 cpm(A4), 30 cpm (Letter)
  • Page 85 glossary DADF The following glossary helps you get familiar with the product by understanding the terminologies commonly used with printing as well A Duplex Automatic Document Feeder (DADF) is a mechanism that will as mentioned in this user's guide. automatically feed and flip over an original sheet of paper so that the machine can scan on both sides of the paper.
  • Page 86 An emulator duplicates the functions of one system with a different Intranet system, so that the second system behaves like the first system. A private network that uses Internet Protocols, network connectivity, and Emulation focuses on exact reproduction of external behavior, which is possibly the public telecommunication system to securely share part of in contrast to simulation, which concerns an abstract model of the an organization's information or operations with its employees.
  • Page 87 PABX A Light-Emitting Diode (LED) is a semiconductor device that indicates A private automatic branch exchange (PABX) is an automatic telephone the status of a machine. switching system within a private enterprise. MAC address Media Access Control (MAC) address is a unique identifier associated Printer Command Language (PCL) is a Page Description Language with a network adapter.
  • Page 88 Subnet Mask The subnet mask is used in conjunction with the network address to determine which part of the address is the network address and which part is the host address. TCP/IP The Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and the Internet Protocol (IP); the set of communications protocols that implement the protocol stack on which the Internet and most commercial networks run.
  • Page 89 index Fax mode, receiving mode memory module installing 80 fax number, set Address Book ordering 79 group dial numbers 52 faxing memory, clear speed dial numbers 51 default settings, change 51 Multiple Sned faxes Address Book, use delayed faxes 48 fax setup 50 ADF rubber pad, replace forwarding faxes 49...
  • Page 90 tray adjusting the width and length 33 receiving a fax in Ans/Fax mode 47 in DRPD mode 47 in Fax mode 47 USB flash memory in Secure Receiving mode 47 data backup 54 in Tel mode 47 managing 55 receiving modes printing 54 scanning 53 redialing...
  • Page 91: Contact Samsung Worldwide

    SAMSUNG worldwide If you have any comments or questions regarding Samsung products, contact the Samsung customer care center. COUNTRY/ CUSTOMER CARE COUNTRY/ CUSTOMER CARE WEB SITE WEB SITE REGION CENTER REGION CENTER HUNGARY 06-80-SAMSUNG (726- www.samsung.com/hu ARGENTINE 0800-333-3733 www.samsung.com/ar...
  • Page 92 7864) SLOVAKIA 0800-SAMSUNG (726- www.samsung.com/sk 7864) SOUTH AFRICA 0860 SAMSUNG (726- www.samsung.com/za 7864) SPAIN 902-1-SAMSUNG(902 172 www.samsung.com/es 678) SWEDEN 075-SAMSUNG (726 78 64) www.samsung.com/se SWITZERLAND 0848-SAMSUNG (7267864, www.samsung.com/ch CHF 0.08/min) TADJIKISTAN 8-10-800-500-55-500 TAIWAN 0800-329-999 www.samsung.com/tw THAILAND 1800-29-3232 www.samsung.com/th 02-689-3232 TRINIDAD &...
  • Page 93 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.
  • Page 94: Software Section

    Samsung Printer Software section...
  • Page 95 OFTWARE SECTION ONTENTS NSTALLING RINTER OFTWARE IN INDOWS Chapter 1: Installing Printer Software ......................5 Installing Software for Local Printing ................. 5 Installing Software for Network Printing ................8 Reinstalling Printer Software ....................11 Removing Printer Software ..................... 12 ASIC RINTING Chapter 2: Printing a Document ......................
  • Page 96 Using an Existing Watermark ..................22 Creating a Watermark ....................22 Editing a Watermark ..................... 22 Deleting a Watermark ....................22 Using Overlays ........................23 What is an Overlay? ...................... 23 Creating a New Page Overlay ..................23 Using a Page Overlay ....................23 Deleting a Page Overlay ....................
  • Page 97 CANNING Chapter 7: Scanning Using Samsung SmarThru Office ................27 Using Samsung SmarThru Office ..................27 Uninstalling Samsung SmarThru Office ................28 Using Onscreen Help File ....................28 Scanning Process with TWAIN-enabled Software ................ 28 Scanning Using the WIA Driver ....................29 Windows XP .........................
  • Page 98 SING RINTER WITH A ACINTOSH Chapter 10: Installing Software ........................ 40 Setting Up the Printer ......................41 For a Network-connected ....................41 For a USB-connected ....................41 Printing ..........................42 Printing a Document ..................... 42 Changing Printer Settings ....................42 Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper ..............
  • Page 99: Installing Printer Software In Windows

    Typical Installation Installing Printer This is recommended for most users. All components necessary for printer operations will be installed. Software in Windows Make sure that the printer is connected to your computer and powered on. This chapter includes: Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. •...
  • Page 100: Custom Installation

    If the test page prints out correctly, click Yes. If not, click No to reprint it. To register yourself as a user of Samsung Printers in order to receive information from Samsung, select the checkbox and click Finish. You are now sent to the Samsung web site.
  • Page 101 If not, click No to reprint it. : If your printer is not already connected to the To register yourself as a user of Samsung Printers in order computer, the following window will appear. to receive information from Samsung, select the checkbox and click Finish.
  • Page 102: Typical Installation

    Installing Software for Network Select Typical installation for a network printer. Click Next. Printing When you connect your printer to a network, you must first configure the TCP/IP settings for the printer. After you have assigned and verified the TCP/IP settings, you are ready to install the software on each computer on the network.
  • Page 103 Samsung Printers in order to receive information from Samsung. If you so desire, select the corresponding 3.Click Next, and go to step to step 6.
  • Page 104 Click Next. To verify your printer’s IP address or the MAC address, print a Network Configuration page. • To find a shared network printer (UNC Path), select Shared Printer [UNC] and enter the shared name manually or find a shared printer by clicking the Browse button.
  • Page 105: Reinstalling Printer Software

    After the installation is finished, a window appears asking you to print a test page and to register yourself as a user of Samsung Printers in order to receive information from Samsung. If you so desire, select the corresponding checkbox(es) and click Finish.
  • Page 106: Removing Printer Software

    Removing Printer Software : If your printer is not already connected to the computer, the following window will appear. Start Windows. From the Start menu select Programs or All Programs → your printer driver name → Maintenance. Select Remove and click Next. You will see a component list so that you can remove any item individually.
  • Page 107: Basic Printing

    Open the document you want to print. Basic Printing Select Print from the File menu. The Print window is displayed. It may look slightly different depending on your application. This chapter explains the printing options and common printing The basic print settings are selected within the Print tasks in Windows.
  • Page 108: Printing To A File (Prn)

    Printing to a file (PRN) Printer Settings You will sometimes need to save the print data as a file for your You can use the printer properties window, which allows you to purpose. access all of the printer options you need when using your printer.
  • Page 109: Layout Tab

    Layout Tab Paper Tab The Layout tab provides options to adjust how the document Use the following options to set the basic paper handling appears on the printed page. The Layout Options includes specifications when you access the printer properties. See Multiple Pages per Side, Poster Printing and Booklet “Printing a Document”...
  • Page 110: Graphics Tab

    Graphics Tab Type Set Type to correspond to the paper loaded in the tray from Use the following Graphic options to adjust the print quality for which you want to print. This will let you get the best quality your specific printing needs. See “Printing a Document” on printout.
  • Page 111: Extras Tab

    Advanced Options Overlay Overlays are often used to take the place of preprinted forms and You can set advanced settings by clicking the Advanced letterhead paper. For details, see “Using Overlays” on page 23. Options button. • TrueType Options: This option determines what the driver Output Options tells the printer about how to image the text in your document.
  • Page 112: About Tab

    About Tab Using a Favorite Setting Use the About tab to display the copyright notice and the The Favorites option, which is visible on each properties tab, version number of the driver. If you have an Internet browser, allows you to save the current properties settings for future you can connect to the Internet by clicking on the web site icon.
  • Page 113: Advanced Printing

    Advanced Printing Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper (N-Up Printing) This chapter explains printing options and advanced printing tasks. You can select the number of pages to print on a single sheet of paper. To print more than one page per sheet, the pages will be reduced in size and arranged in the order you specify.
  • Page 114: Printing Posters

    Printing Posters Printing Booklets This feature allows you to print a single-page document onto 4, 9, or 16 sheets of paper, for the purpose of pasting the sheets together to form one poster-size document. : The poster printing option is available when 600 dpi is selected in the resolution option on the Graphic tab.
  • Page 115: Printing On Both Sides Of Paper

    Printing on Both Sides of Paper Printing a Reduced or Enlarged Document You can print on both sides of a sheet of paper. Before printing, decide how you want your document oriented. You can change the size of a page’s content to appear larger or The options are: smaller on the printed page.
  • Page 116: Using Watermarks

    Editing a Watermark Using Watermarks To change the print settings from your software application, access printer properties. See “Printing a The Watermark option allows you to print text over an existing Document” on page 13. document. For example, you may want to have large gray Click the Extras tab and click the Edit button in the letters reading “DRAFT”...
  • Page 117: Using Overlays

    Using a Page Overlay Using Overlays After an overlay has been created, it is ready to be printed with your document. To print an overlay with a document: Create or open the document you want to print. What is an Overlay? To change the print settings from your software application, access printer properties.
  • Page 118: Using Windows Post Script Driver

    Advanced Using Windows You can use advanced settings by clicking the Advanced button. PostScript Driver (SCX- • Paper/Output this option allows you to select the size of the paper loaded in the tray. 4x28 Series) • Graphic this option allows you to adjust the print quality for your specific printing needs.
  • Page 119: Using Direct Printing Utility

    Using Direct Printing Printing Utility (SCX-4x28 There are several ways you can print using Direct Printing Utility. Series) From the Direct Printing Utility This chapter explains how to use Direct Printing Utility to print PDF window files without having to open the files. From the Start menu select Programs or All Programs AUTION →...
  • Page 120: Sharing The Printer Locally

    Sharing the Printer Setting Up a Host Computer Locally Start Windows. From the Start menu select Printers and Faxes. You can connect the printer directly to a selected computer, Double-click your printer driver icon. which is called “host computer,” on the network. From the Printer menu, select Sharing.
  • Page 121: Scanning Using Samsung Smarthru Office

    Then you can fax or e-mail the Double-click this icon. files, display them on your web site or use them to create projects that you can print using Samsung SmarThru software or the WIA driver. This chapter includes: The SmarThru Office window opens.
  • Page 122: Uninstalling Samsung Smarthru Office

    : If you want to cancel the scan job, click Cancel. Click Scan on the tool bar of SmarThru Office window. Adjust the scan settings. Uninstalling Samsung SmarThru Office : Before beginning uninstallation, ensure that all applications are closed on your computer.
  • Page 123: Scanning Using The Wia Driver

    Open an application, such as PhotoDeluxe or Photoshop. Open the TWAIN window and set the scan options. • To view scanners, user can click on View scanners and Scan and save your scanned image. cameras. • If there is not Scan a document or picture, open the MS paint program and click From Scanner or Camera...
  • Page 124: Using Smart Panel

    OTES status of the printer, and allows you to customize the printer’s • If you have already installed more than one Samsung settings. Smart Panel is installed automatically when you printer, first select the printer model you want in order to install the printer software.
  • Page 125: Opening The Troubleshooting Guide

    Driver Setting (Only for Windows) You can use the printer properties window, which allows you to Changing the Smart Panel access all of the printer options you need for using your Program Settings printer. For details, See “Printer Settings” on page 14. Right-click (in Windows or Linux) or click (in Mac OS X) the Smart Panel icon and select Options.
  • Page 126: Using Your Printer In Linux

    When the Terminal screen appears, type in: The supplied CD-ROM provides you with Samsung’s Unified If the CD-ROM is secondary master and the location to Linux Driver package for using your machine with a Linux mount is /mnt/cdrom, computer.
  • Page 127: Uninstalling The Unified Linux Driver

    Click Uninstall. Click Next. The installation program has added the Unified Driver Configurator desktop icon and Samsung Unified Driver group to the system menu for your convenience. If you have any difficulties, consult the onscreen help that is available through your system menu or can otherwise be...
  • Page 128: Using The Unified Driver Configurator

    URI of your printer. You can also click the Startup Menu icon and select Samsung Unified Driver and then Unified Driver Configurator. You can use the following printer control buttons: Press each button on the Modules pane to switch to the •...
  • Page 129: Scanners Configuration

    In this window, you can monitor the activity of scanner devices, than one device (printer and scanner), it is necessary to view a list of installed Samsung MFP devices, change device organize proper access of “consumer” applications to these properties, and scan images.
  • Page 130: Configuring Printer Properties

    Configuring Printer Properties Printing a Document Using the properties window provided by the Printers configuration, you can change the various properties for your Printing from Applications machine as a printer. There are a lot of Linux applications that you are allowed to Open the Unified Driver Configurator.
  • Page 131: Printing Files

    To abort the current job, click Cancel. Printing Files You can print many different types of files on the Samsung machine device using the standard CUPS way - directly from the command line interface. The CUPS lpr utility allows you do that.
  • Page 132: Using The Image Manager

    The document is scanned and the image preview appears When you are finished, click Save on the toolbar. in the Preview Pane. Select the file directory where you want to save the image and enter the file name. Click Save. Adding Job Type Settings You can save your scan option settings to retrieve for a later scanning.
  • Page 133 You can use the following tools to edit the image: Tools Function Saves the image. Cancels your last action. Restores the action you canceled. Allows you to scroll through the image. Crops the selected image area. Zooms the image out. Zooms the image in.
  • Page 134: Using Your Printer With A Macintosh

    Printer Specifications Double-click the Installer icon. in your Printer User’s Guide. Enter the password and click OK. The Samsung Installer window opens. Click Continue. This chapter includes: Select Easy Install and click Install. Easy Install is • Installing Software recommended for most users.
  • Page 135: Setting Up The Printer

    •For MAC OS 10.5, open System Preferences from the •For MAC OS 10.4, if Auto Select does not work properly, Applications folder, and click Print & Fax. select Samsung in Print Using and your printer name Click Add on the Printer List. in Model.
  • Page 136: Printing

    Changing Printer Settings Printing You can use advanced printing features when using your printer. From your Macintosh application, select Print from the File menu. The printer name which appears in the printer properties OTES window may differ depending on the printer in use. Except for •...
  • Page 137 Graphics Printer Settings The Graphics tab provides options for selecting Select Printer Settings from the list to access the following Resolution(Quality) and Darkness. Select Graphics form features: the Presets' drop-down list to access the graphic features. ▲ Mac OS 10.4 •...
  • Page 138: Printing Multiple Pages On One Sheet Of Paper

    Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet Duplex Printing of Paper You can print on both sides of the paper. Before printing in the duplex mode, decide on which edge you will be binding your You can print more than one page on a single sheet of paper. finished document.
  • Page 139: Scanning

    For MAC OS X 10.5: Make sure that Connected checkbox is checked beside Scanning your machine in Bonjour Devices. If you want to scan using TWAIN, refer to the MAC OS X You can scan docoments using Image Capture program. 10.4 procedure above.
  • Page 140 OFTWARE SECTION NDEX copy 25 paper type, set advanced printing, use 19 Layout properties, set print 37 Windows 15 poster, print 20 Linux PostScript driver driver, install 32 installing 24 printer properties 36 booklet printing 20 print printing 36 document 13 scanning 37 fit to page 21 from Macintosh 42...
  • Page 141 scanning Linux 37 SmarThru 27 TWAIN 28 WIA driver 29 scanning from Macintosh 45 setting darkness 16 favorites 18 image mode 16 resolution Windows 16 toner save 16 true-type option 16 software install Macintosh 40 Windows 5 reinstall Windows 11 system requirements Macintosh 40 uninstall...
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