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  • Page 2 This manual is provided for information purposes only. All information included herein is subject to change without notice. Samsung Electronics is not responsible for any changes, direct or indirect, arising from or related to use of this manual. © 2008 Samsung Electronics .

  • Page 3: Contact Samsung Worldwide

    SAMSUNG worldwide If you have any comments or questions regarding Samsung products, contact the Samsung customer care center. COUNTRY CUSTOMER CARE CENTER ARGENTINE 0800-333-3733 AUSTRALIA 1300 362 603 AUSTRIA 0800-SAMSUNG (726- 7864) BELGIUM 02 201 2418 BRAZIL 0800-124-421 4004-0000...
  • Page 4 TAIWAN 0800-329-999 THAILAND 1800-29-3232 02-689-3232 TRINIDAD & 1-800-SAMSUNG (726- TOBAGO 7864) TURKEY 444 77 11 U.A.E 800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) 8000-4726 0845 SAMSUNG (726- 7864) U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG (726- 7864) UKRAINE 8-800-502-0000 UZBEKISTAN 8-10-800-500-55-500 VENEZUELA 0-800-100-5303 VIETNAM 1 800 588 889 WEB SITE www.samsung.com/es...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ONTENTS 1. Introduction Special Features ... 1.1 Understanding Component Locations ... 1.2 Front View ... 1.2 Rear View ... 1.2 Control Panel Functions ... 1.3 2. Getting Started Unpacking ... 2.1 Selecting a Location ... 2.2 Installing the Toner Cartridge ... 2.2 Loading Paper ...
  • Page 6 Darkness ... 4.3 Original Type ... 4.3 Reduced/Enlarged Copy ... 4.3 Number of Copies ... 4.3 Using Special Copy Features ... 4.4 Clone Copying ... 4.4 Collation Copying ... 4.4 Auto Fit Copying ... 4.4 ID Card Copying ... 4.5 2 Up or 4 Up Copying ...
  • Page 7 Using Secure Receiving Mode ... 7.13 Printing Reports ... 7.13 Using Advanced Fax Settings ... 7.14 Changing Setting Options ... 7.14 Advanced Fax Setting Options ... 7.14 8. Maintenance Clearing the Memory ... 8.1 Setting the Machine to be Checked by Phone (Only for SCX-4521F/ SCX-4521FR Cleaning Your Machine ...

  • Page 8: Laser Safety Statement

    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, please request your nearest Samsung dealer.

  • Page 9: Mercury Safety

    LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS. For details see lamprecycle.org, eiae.org, or call 1-800-Samsung Power Saver This machine contains advanced energy conservation technology that reduces power consumption when it is not in active use.

  • Page 10: Ringer Equivalence Number

    PSTNs and compatible PBXs of the European countries: In the event of problems, you should contact the Euro QA Lab of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. in the first instance. The product has been tested against TBR21. To assist in the use and...
  • Page 11 ARNING If you cut off the moulded plug, get rid of it straight away. You cannot rewire the plug and you may receive an electric shock if you plug it into a socket. : You must earth this machine. MPORTANT WARNING The wires in the mains lead have the following color code: •...
  • Page 12 Differences Between British and American English British English American English (Re)dialling (Re)dialing Colour Color Emphasise Emphasize Recognise Recognize Organise Organize Authorise Authorize Cancelling Canceling Customise Customize Socket Jack Labelling Labeling Grey Gray...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Samsung multifunctional product. Your machine provides printing, copying, scanning, and faxing (only for SCX-4521F/ SCX-4521FR) functions! This chapter includes: • Special Features • Understanding Component Locations Special Features Your new machine is equipped with special features that improve the print quality.

  • Page 14: Understanding Component Locations

    Understanding Component Locations These are the main components of your machine: Front View Document Guides Document Input Tray Automatic Document Feeder Document Output Tray Paper Output Extension Paper Input Tray Front Door Output Tray (Face Down) The figure above shows an SCX-4521F. Document Cover Power...

  • Page 15: Control Panel Functions

    Allows you to access a list of your PC software programs that an image can be scanned to. You Scan-to must create the scan list using the Samsung software (Printer Settings Utility) provided with this machine. For details, see Software User’s Guide.

  • Page 16: Getting Started

    *.The appearance of the power cord and the telephone line cord may differ depending on your country’s specifications. **.The CD-ROM contains the Samsung printer drivers, Scan drivers, Printer Settings Utility, SmarThru software, the User’s Guide, and the Adobe Acrobat Reader program.

  • Page 17: Selecting A Location

    ***.The paper cover is to prevent dust and moisture from contaminating your paper loaded in the tray. When you need to open the machine (for example, cleaning inside of the machine, removing the jammed paper or installing the toner cartridge), remove the paper cover from your machine. OTES •...

  • Page 18: Loading Paper

    Remove the toner cartridge from its bag and remove the paper protecting the cartridge by pulling the packing tape. Gently roll the cartridge 5 or 6 times to distribute the toner. Thoroughly rolling the cartridge will assure maximum copies per cartridge. : If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and wash clothing in cold water.

  • Page 19: Making Connections

    Fan the edges of the paper stack to separate the pages. Then tap the stack on a flat surface to even it up. Load paper with the print side facing up. Make sure that all four corners are flat in the tray. Pay attention not to overload paper.
  • Page 20 Plug the cord of your extension phone or answering machine into the EXT. jack. To an extension phone or answering machine UK users should plug the cord of the extension phone into the supplied TAM lead and plug the cord of the TAM lead into the EXT.

  • Page 21: Turning The Machine On

    Connect a USB cable to the USB connector on your machine. You need to buy a USB 1.1 compliant cable that is within 3 m in length. To the USB port on your computer If you want to use a parallel printer cable, purchase only an IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable and connect it to the parallel connector on your machine.

  • Page 22: Installing Printer Software

    Installing Printer Software You must install software using the supplied CD- ROM after you have set up your machine and connected it to your computer. For details, see Software User’s Guide. The CD-ROM provides you with the following software: Programs for Windows To use your machine as a printer and scanner in Windows, you must install the MFP driver.

  • Page 23: Printer Driver Features

    Printer Driver Features Your printer drivers support the following standard features: • Paper source selection • Paper size, orientation and media type • number of copies The following table lists a general overview of features supported by your printer drivers. Printer Driver Feature Win 98/Me/...

  • Page 24: Setting The Machine Id

    Setting the Machine ID (Only for SCX-4521F/ SCX-4521FR) In some countries, you are required by law to indicate your fax number on any fax you send. The Machine ID, containing your telephone number and name (or company name), will be printed at the top of each page sent from your machine.

  • Page 25: Setting The Date And Time (Only For Changing The Clock Mode

    Setting the Date and Time (Only for SCX-4521F/ SCX-4521FR) When you turn your machine on for the first time, the display prompts you to enter the current date and time. After entering, it will not appear anymore. : When turning on the machine after turning it off for a long time, you need to reset date and time.

  • Page 26: Setting Sounds

    Setting Sounds (Only for SCX-4521F/ SCX- 4521FR) You can control the following sounds: • Speaker: You can turn on or off the sounds from the telephone line through the speaker, such as the dial tone or a fax tone. With this option set to “Comm.” the speaker is on until the remote machine answers.

  • Page 27: Setting The Dial Mode

    Setting the Dial Mode (Only for SCX-4521F/ SCX-4521FR) You can select the type of the telephone dial system where your machine is connected. : The Dial Mode setting may be unavailable depending on your country. Press Menu until “Machine Setup” appears on the top line of the display.

  • Page 28: Paper Handling

    Paper Handling This chapter introduces you to the basics of selecting print materials and loading them into your machine. This chapter includes: • Selecting Print Materials • Loading Paper • Verifying an Output Location Selecting Print Materials You can print on a variety of print materials, such as plain paper, envelopes, labels, and transparencies.

  • Page 29: Guidelines For Paper And Special Materials

    Guidelines for Paper and Special Materials When selecting or loading paper, envelopes, or other special material, keep these guidelines in mind: • Always use paper and other materials that conform with the specifications listed under “Paper Specifications” on page 10.3. •...

  • Page 30: Loading Paper

    Loading Paper Proper paper loading helps prevent paper jams and ensure trouble-free printing. Do not remove the paper in the tray while a job is printing. Doing so may cause a paper jam. See “Paper Type, Input Sources, and Capacities” on page 3.1 for acceptable paper size and capacity for the tray.

  • Page 31: Copying

    Copying This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for copying documents. This chapter includes: • Loading Paper for Copying • Preparing a Document • Making Copies on the Document Glass • Making Copies from the Automatic Document Feeder • Setting Copy Options •...

  • Page 32: Making Copies On The Document Glass

    Making Copies on the Document Glass Lift and open the document cover. Place the document face down on the document glass and align it at the top left corner of the glass. : Make sure that no documents are in the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder).

  • Page 33: Setting Copy Options

    Customize the copy settings including number of copies, copy size, darkness, and original type, by using the control panel buttons. See “Setting Copy Options” on page 4.3. To clear the settings, use the Stop/Clear button. If necessary, you can use special copy features, such as Collate and 2 or 4 Up copying.

  • Page 34: Using Special Copy Features

    Using Special Copy Features You can use the following copy features: • Off: Prints in normal mode. • Clone: Prints multiple image copies from the original document on a single page. The number of images is automatically determined by the original image and paper size.

  • Page 35: Id Card Copying

    If necessary, customize the copy settings, including number of copies, darkness, and original type, by using the control panel buttons. See “Setting Copy Options” on page 4.3. : You cannot adjust the copy size using the Reduce/ Enlarge button while Auto Fit copying is enabled. Press Start to begin copying.

  • Page 36: Changing The Default Settings

    Changing the Default Settings The copy options, including darkness, original type, copy size and number of copies, can be set to the most frequently used modes. When you copy a document, the default settings are used unless they are changed by using the corresponding buttons on the control panel.

  • Page 37: Basic Printing

    Basic Printing This chapter includes: • Printing a Document • Canceling a Print Job Printing a Document This machine allows you to print in various Windows applications, a Macintosh computer, or a Linux system. The exact steps for printing a document may vary depending on the application you use.

  • Page 38: Scanning

    • From the Windows Images Acquisition (WIA) driver: Your machine also supports the WIA driver for scanning images. For details, see Software User’s Guide. • From the Samsung SmarThru software: Launch Samsung SmarThru and open Scan To to begin scanning. For details, see Software User’s Guide.

  • Page 39: Faxing (Only For Scx-4521F/ Scx-4521Fr)

    Faxing (Only for SCX-4521F/ SCX-4521FR) The fax feature is only available on the SCX-4521F/ SCX- 4521FR. This chapter gives you information about using your machine as a fax machine. This chapter includes: Setting Up the Fax System • Changing the Fax Setup options •...
  • Page 40 Option Description You can select the default contrast mode to fax your documents lighter or darker. • Light works well with dark print. Darkness • Normal works well with standard typed or printed documents. • Dark works well with light print or faint pencil markings.

  • Page 41: Loading A Document

    Sending a Fax Loading a Document You can use the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) or the document glass to load an original document for faxing. Using the ADF, you can load up to 30 sheets of 20 lb (75 g/m paper at a time.

  • Page 42: Adjusting The Document Resolution

    Adjusting the Document Resolution The default document settings produce good results when using typical text-based documents. However, if you send documents that are of a poor quality, or contain photographs, you can adjust the resolution to produce a higher quality fax. Press Resolution on the control panel.

  • Page 43: Sending A Fax Manually

    Sending a Fax Manually Load the document(s) face up into the ADF. Place a single document face down on the document glass. For details about loading a document, see “Loading a Document” on page 7.3. Adjust the document resolution to suit your fax needs (see “Adjusting the Document Resolution”...

  • Page 44: About Receiving Modes

    Receiving a Fax About Receiving Modes • In Fax mode, the machine answers an incoming fax call and immediately goes into the fax reception mode. • In Tel mode, you can receive a fax by pressing On Hook Dial (you can hear a fax tone from the sending machine) and then pressing Start on the control panel of your machine.

  • Page 45: Receiving Manually Using An Extension Telephone

    Receiving Manually Using an Extension Telephone This features works best when you are using an extension telephone connected to the EXT. jack on the back of your machine. You can receive a fax from someone you are talking to on the extension telephone without going to the fax machine.

  • Page 46: Speed Dialing

    Automatic Dialing Speed Dialing You can store up to 100 frequently dialed numbers in one or two-digit speed dial locations (0-99). Storing a Number for Speed Dialing Press Phone Book on the control panel. Press Phone Book or the scroll button ( or “Store&Edit”...

  • Page 47: Editing Group Dial Numbers

    Press the Upper Level button when you have entered all of the desired numbers. The display prompts you to enter a group ID. To assign a name to the group, enter the name you want. For details about entering characters, see “Entering Characters Using the Number Keypad”...

  • Page 48: Searching With A Particular First Letter

    Searching with a Particular First Letter Press Phone Book. Press Enter when “Search&Dial” appears on the display. Press the button labeled with the letter you want to search for. A name beginning with the letter displays. For example, if you want to find the name “MOBILE” press the 6 button, which is labeled with “MNO”.

  • Page 49: Sending A Delayed Fax

    Sending a Delayed Fax You can set your machine to send a fax at a later time when you will not be present. Load the document(s) face up into the ADF. Place a single document face down on the document glass.

  • Page 50: Adding Documents To A Scheduled Fax

    Press Enter. The document is scanned into memory before transmission. The display shows memory capacity and the number of pages being stored in memory. For a document placed on the document glass, the display asks if you want to load another page. Select “1:Yes” to add.

  • Page 51: Additional Features

    Additional Features Using Secure Receiving Mode You may need to prevent your received faxes from being accessed by unauthorized people. You can turn on Secure Receiving mode to restrict printing of received faxes when the machine is unattended. In Secure Receiving mode, all incoming faxes go into memory.

  • Page 52: Using Advanced Fax Settings

    Power Failure Report This report is printed out automatically when power is restored after a power failure, if any data loss occurs due to the power failure. : The lists you have set to print out automatically don’t print out when there is no paper loaded or a paper jam has occurred.

  • Page 53: Maintenance

    Maintenance This chapter provides information for maintaining your machine and the toner cartridge. This chapter includes: • Clearing the Memory • Setting the Machine to be Checked by Phone (Only for SCX-4521F/ SCX-4521FR) • Cleaning Your Machine • Maintaining the Toner Cartridge •...

  • Page 54: Setting The Machine To Be Checked By Phone

    Setting the Machine to be Checked by Phone (Only for SCX-4521F/ SCX-4521FR) The Remote Test feature allows your machine to be checked out by a service company at a remote place by phone. Press Menu on the control panel until “Maintenance” appears on the top line of the display.

  • Page 55: Cleaning The Scan Unit

    With a dry lint-free cloth, wipe away any dust and spilled toner from the toner cartridge area and the toner cartridge cavity. : Do not touch the black transfer roller inside the AUTION machine. Locate the long strip of glass (LSU) inside the top of the cartridge compartment, and gently swab the glass to see if dirt turns the white cotton black.

  • Page 56: Redistributing Toner

    Redistributing Toner When the toner cartridge is near the end of its life, white streaks or light printing occurs. The LCD displays the warning message, “[Toner Low]”. You can temporarily reestablish print quality by redistributing the remaining toner in the cartridge. In some case, white streaks or light printing still occurs even after you have redistributed the toner.

  • Page 57: Cleaning The Drum

    Transfer roller Fuser unit To purchase consumables and replacement parts, contact your Samsung dealer or the retailer where you bought your machine. We strongly recommend that these items be installed by a trained service professional, except for the toner cartridge (see “Replacing the Toner Cartridge”...

  • Page 58: Replacing The Adf Rubber Pad

    Replacing the ADF Rubber Pad You can purchase an ADF rubber pad from your Samsung dealer or the retailer where you bought your machine. Open the ADF cover. Remove the ADF rubber pad from the ADF, as shown. Insert a new ADF rubber pad into place.

  • Page 59: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter gives helpful information for what to do if you encounter an error. This chapter includes: • Clearing Document Jams • Clearing Paper Jams • Clearing LCD Error Messages • Solving Other Problems • Common Linux Problems • Common Macintosh Problems Clearing Document Jams When a document jams while passing through the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder), “[Document Jam]”...

  • Page 60: Exit Misfeed

    Exit Misfeed Remove any remaining page(s) from the ADF. Open the ADF cover. Remove the misfed documents from the document output tray. Close the ADF cover. Then load the removed page(s), if any, back into the ADF. Clearing Paper Jams When a paper jam occurs, “Paper Jam”...

  • Page 61: In The Fuser Area Or Around The Toner Cartridge

    In the Fuser Area or Around the Toner Cartridge : The fuser area is hot. Take care when removing paper from the machine. Open the front door. Pull the toner cartridge out, lightly pushing it down. If necessary, pull the manual tray out. Remove the jammed paper by gently pulling it straight out.

  • Page 62: Tips For Avoiding Paper Jams

    If there is any resistance and the paper does not move when you pull, or if you cannot see the paper in the output tray, open the rear cover by pulling the tab on it. Remove the jammed paper by gently pulling it straight out.
  • Page 63 Display Meaning Low Heat Error There is a problem in the fuser unit. Open Heat Error [Over Heat] Group Not You have tried to Available select a group location (only for SCX- number where only a 4521F/ SCX- single location 4521FR) number can be used, such as when adding...

  • Page 64: Solving Other Problems

    Display Meaning Remove Documents The Favorite Copy from ADF button is set to Clone, Autofit, ID Card Copy or Poster and you press the button. [Retry Redial?] The machine is (only for SCX- waiting for a specified 4521F/ SCX- time interval to redial 4521FR) a previously busy station.

  • Page 65: Printing Problems

    Printing Problems Condition Possible cause The machine The machine is not Check the power cord does not receiving power. connections. Check the power print. switch and the power source. The machine is not Select your printer as your selected as the default default printer in your Windows.

  • Page 66: Printing Quality Problems

    Condition Possible cause Pages print, The toner cartridge is Redistribute the toner, if but are blank. defective or out of necessary. See “Redistributing toner. Toner” on page 8.4. If necessary, replace the toner cartridge. The file may have Check the file to ensure that it blank pages.
  • Page 67 Condition Suggested solutions Vertical lines If black vertical streaks appear on the page: • The drum inside the toner cartridge has probably been scratched. Remove the toner cartridge and install a AaBbCc new one. See “Replacing the Toner Cartridge” on AaBbCc page 8.4.

  • Page 68: Copying Problems

    Condition Suggested solutions Back of Check for leaking toner. Clean the inside of the machine. printouts are See “Cleaning the Inside” on page 8.2. dirty Black pages • The toner cartridge may not be installed properly. Remove the cartridge and reinsert it. •...

  • Page 69: Scanning Problems

    Scanning Problems Condition Suggested solutions The scanner does • Make sure that you place the document to be not work. scanned face down on the document glass, or face up in the Automatic Document Feeder. • There may not be enough available memory to hold the document you want to scan.

  • Page 70: Common Linux Problems

    Common Linux Problems Problem Possible Cause and Solution The machine • Check if the printer driver is installed in your system. doesn’t print. Open MFP configurator and switch to the Printers tab in Printers configuration window to look at the list of available printers.

  • Page 71: Common Macintosh Problems

    • If you don’t want to uninstall MFP driver and install it again, you may make the necessary symbolic link yourself. Please, log in as root user and invoke the following command: ln -sf /usr/local/bin/samsung/slpr /usr/bin/lpr Can’t scan via • Check if Gimp Front-end has “Xsane:Device dialog..” on Gimp Front- the “Acquire”...

  • Page 72: Specifications

    Specifications This chapter includes: • General Specifications • Scanner and Copier Specifications • Printer Specifications • Facsimile Specifications (Only for SCX-4521F/ SCX- 4521FR) • Paper Specifications General Specifications Item Automatic document Up to 30 sheets (20 lb, 75 g/m feeder Width: 5.6 to 8.5 inches (142 to 216 mm) ADF document size Length: 5.8 to 14 inches (148 to 356 mm)

  • Page 73: Scanner And Copier Specifications

    * Min.: 3 x 5 in. (76 x 127 mm) Max.: 8.5 x 14 in. (216 x 356 mm) Printer resolution 600 x 600 dpi Emulation SPL (Samsung Printer Language) Windows 98/2000/NT 4.0/Me/XP, Various Linux OS OS Compatibility (USB only), Macintosh 10.3 Memory...

  • Page 74: Facsimile Specifications (Only For Scx-4521F/ Scx-4521Fr )

    • Before purchasing large quantities of paper, insure the paper meets the requirements specified in this user’s guide. : Using paper that does not meet these AUTION specifications may cause problems, requiring repairs. These repairs are not covered by the Samsung warranty or service agreements.

  • Page 75: Supported Sizes Of Paper

    Supported Sizes of Paper Paper Dimensions 8.5 x 11 in. Letter (216 x 279 mm) 8.3 x 11.7 in. (210 x 297 mm) 7.3 x 10.5 in. Executive • 16 to 24 lb (184 x 267 mm) (60 to 90 g/m 8.5 x 14 in.

  • Page 76: Paper Specifications

    Paper Specifications Category Specifications Acid content 5.5 pH or lower Caliper 3.0 ~ 7.0 mils (0.094 ~ 0.18 mm) Curl in ream Flat within 0.02 in. (5 mm) Cut edge conditions Cut with sharp blades with no visible fray. Must not scorch, melt, offset or release hazardous Fusing compatibility emissions when heated to 200 °C (392 °F) for 0.1 second.

  • Page 77: Envelope Margins

    Envelopes with Double Side Seams Double side-seams construction has vertical seams at both ends of the envelope rather than diagonal seams. This style may be more likely to wrinkle. Be sure the seam extends all the way to the corner of the envelope as illustrated below. Correct Incorrect Envelopes with Adhesive Strips or Flaps...
  • Page 78 NDEX Numerics 2/4-up, special copy 4.5 adding documents 7.12 ADF (Automatic Document Feeder), load 4.2 ADF rubber pad, replace 8.6 auto fit, special copy 4.4 automatic dialing group 7.8 speed 7.8 automatic redialing 7.5 broadcasting faxes 7.10 canceling copy 4.2 fax 7.5 print 5.1 scheduled faxes 7.12...
  • Page 79 notifying toner 8.4 n-up (multiple pages per sheet) copying 4.5 paper guidelines 3.2 paper jam, clear 9.2 paper load manual tray 3.3 tray 2.3 paper load capacity 3.1 paper size, set paper tray 2.10 paper type, set paper tray 2.10 parallel,connect 2.6 poster copying 4.5...

  • Page 80: Software Section

    Samsung Printer Software section...
  • Page 81 OFTWARE SECTION ONTENTS NSTALLING Chapter 1: Installing Printer Software ... 4 Reinstalling Printer Software ... 6 Removing Printer Software ... 6 ASIC Chapter 2: Printing a Document ... 7 Printing to a file (PRN) ... 8 Printer Settings ... 8 Layout Tab ...
  • Page 82 Opening the Troubleshooting Guide ... 18 Changing the Smart Panel Program Settings ... 19 CANNING Chapter 6: Scanning Using Samsung SmarThru ... 20 Uninstalling Samsung SmarThru ... 20 Using Samsung SmarThru ... 21 Using Onscreen Help File ... 22 Scanning Process with TWAIN-enabled Software ... 22 Scanning Using the WIA Driver ...
  • Page 83 Ports Configuration ... 26 Configuring Printer Properties ... 27 Printing a Document ... 27 Printing from Applications ... 27 Printing Files ... 28 Scanning a Document ... 28 Using the Image Manager ... 29 SING RINTER WITH A Chapter 8: Installing Software ...

  • Page 84: Installing Printer Software In Windows

    Installing Printer Software in Windows This chapter includes: • Installing Printer Software • Reinstalling Printer Software • Removing Printer Software Installing Printer Software You can install the printer software for local printing. To install the printer software on the computer, perform the appropriate installation procedure depending on the printer in use.
  • Page 85 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 86: Reinstalling Printer Software

    Reinstalling Printer Software You can reinstall the software if installation fails. Start Windows. From the Start menu select Programs or All Programs → your printer driver name → Maintenance. Select Repair and click Next You will see a component list so that you can reinstall any item individually.

  • Page 87: Basic Printing

    Basic Printing This chapter explains the printing options and common printing tasks in Windows. This chapter includes: • Printing a Document • Printing to a file (PRN) • Printer Settings - Layout Tab - Paper Tab - Graphics Tab - Extras Tab - About Tab - Printer Tab - Using a Favorite Setting...

  • Page 88: Printing To A File (Prn)

    Printing to a file (PRN) You will sometimes need to save the print data as a file for your purpose. To create a file: Check the Print to file box at the Print window. Select the folder and assign a name of the file and then click OK.

  • Page 89: Layout Tab

    Layout Tab The Layout tab provides options to adjust how the document appears on the printed page. The Layout Options includes Multiple Pages per Side, Poster Printing and Booklet Printing. See “Printing a Document” on page 7 for more information on accessing printer properties. Paper Orientation Paper Orientation allows you to select the direction in which information is printed on a page.

  • Page 90: Graphics Tab

    Type Set Type to correspond to the paper loaded in the tray from which you want to print. This will let you get the best quality printout. If not, print quality may not be acheived as you want. Thick Paper: 24 lb to 28 lb (90~105 g/m ) thick paper.

  • Page 91: Extras Tab

    Advanced Options You can set advanced settings by clicking the Advanced Options button. • Print All Text To Black: When the Print All Text To Black option is checked, all text in your document prints solid black, regardless of the color it appears on the screen. •...

  • Page 92: Using A Favorite Setting

    Using a Favorite Setting The Favorites option, which is visible on each properties tab, allows you to save the current properties settings for future use. To save a Favorites item: Change the settings as needed on each tab. Enter a name for the item in the Favorites input box. Click Save.

  • Page 93: Advanced Printing

    Advanced Printing This chapter explains printing options and advanced printing tasks. • Your printer driver Properties window that appears in this User’s Guide may differ depending on the printer in use. However the composition of the printer properties window is similar.

  • Page 94: Printing Posters

    Printing Posters 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. To change the print settings from your software application, access printer properties.

  • Page 95: Using Watermarks

    Using Watermarks The Watermark option allows you to print text over an existing document. For example, you may want to have large gray letters reading “DRAFT” or “CONFIDENTIAL” printed diagonally across the first page or all pages of a document. There are several predefined watermarks that come with the printer, and they can be modified, or you can add new ones to the list.

  • Page 96: Using Overlays

    Using Overlays What is an Overlay? An overlay is text and/or images stored in the computer hard disk drive (HDD) as a special file format that can be printed on Dear ABC any document. Overlays are often used to take the place of preprinted forms and letterhead paper.

  • Page 97: Sharing The Printer Locally

    Sharing the Printer Locally You can connect the printer directly to a selected computer, which is called “host computer,” on the network. The following procedure is for Windows XP. For other Windows OS, refer to the corresponding Windows User's Guide or online help.

  • Page 98: Using Smart Panel

    Or, from the Start menu, select Programs or All Programs → your printer driver name → Smart Panel. OTES • If you have already installed more than one Samsung printer, first select the printer model you want in order to use the corresponding Smart Panel. Right-click the Smart Panel icon on the Windows task bar and select your printer name.

  • Page 99: Changing The Smart Panel Program Settings

    Changing the Smart Panel Program Settings Right-click the Smart Panel icon on the Windows task bar and select Options. Select the settings you want from the Options window. Using Smart Panel...

  • Page 100: Scanning

    Then you can fax or e-mail the files, display them on your web site or use them to create projects that you can print using Samsung SmarThru software or the WIA driver. This chapter includes: •...

  • Page 101: Using Samsung Smarthru

    Place your photograph or page on the document glass or ADF. Once you have installed Samsung SmarThru, you will see the SmarThru 4 icon on your desktop. Double-click the SmarThru 4 icon. Double-click this icon.

  • Page 102: Using Onscreen Help File

    Click the service icon according to your job. SmarThru 4 opens for the selected service. Adjust the scan settings. To start scanning, click Scan. : If you want to cancel the scan job, click Cancel. Using Onscreen Help File For more information about SmarThru, click corner of the window.

  • Page 103: Using Your Printer In Linux

    • Configuring Printer Properties • Printing a Document • Scanning a Document Getting Started The supplied CD-ROM provides you with Samsung’s Unified Linux Driver package for using your machine with a Linux computer. Samsung’s Unified Linux Driver package contains printer and scanner drivers, providing the ability to print documents and scan images.

  • Page 104: Uninstalling The Unified Linux Driver

    When the installation is complete, click Finish. 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...

  • Page 105: Using The Unified Driver Configurator

    Configurator Double-click Unified Driver Configurator on the desktop. You can also click the Startup Menu icon and select Samsung Unified Driver and then Unified Driver Configurator. Press each button on the Modules pane to switch to the corresponding configuration window.

  • Page 106: Scanners Configuration

    • Add Class... : Allows you to add a new printer class. • Remove Class : Removes the selected printer class. Scanners Configuration In this window, you can monitor the activity of scanner devices, view a list of installed Samsung MFP devices, change device properties, and scan images. Switches to Scanners configuration.

  • Page 107: Configuring Printer Properties

    Configuring Printer Properties Using the properties window provided by the Printers configuration, you can change the various properties for your machine as a printer. Open the Unified Driver Configurator. If necessary, switch to Printers configuration. Select your machine on the available printers list and click Properties.

  • Page 108: 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 109: Using The Image Manager

    The document is scanned and the image preview appears in the Preview Pane. Drag the pointer to set the image area to be scanned. Change the scan options in the Image Quality and Scan Area sections. •Image Quality: allows you to select the color composition and the scan resolution for the image.
  • Page 110 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 111: Using Your Printer With A Macintosh

    Double-click the MAC_Installer folder. Double-click the Installer icon. Enter the password and click OK. The Samsung Installer window opens. Click Continue. Select Easy Install and click Install. Easy Install is recommended for most users. All components necessary for printer operations will be installed.

  • Page 112: Setting Up The Printer

    Samsung in Printer Model and your printer name in Model Name. • For MAC OS 10.4, if Auto Select does not work properly, select Samsung in Print Using and your printer name in Model. • For MAC OS 10.5, if Auto Select does not work properly, select Select a driver to use...

  • Page 113: Printing

    Printing OTES • The Macintosh printer’s properties window that appears in this User’s Guide may differ depending on the printer in use. However the composition of the printer properties window is similar. • You can check your printer name in the supplied CD- ROM.
  • Page 114 Graphics The Graphics tab provides options for selecting Resolution(Quality) and Darkness. Select Graphics form the Presets' drop-down list to access the graphic features. s Mac OS 10.4 Resolution(Quality) • : You can select the printing resolution. The higher the setting, the sharper the clarity of printed characters and graphics.

  • Page 115: Printing Multiple Pages On One Sheet Of Paper

    Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper You can print more than one page on a single sheet of paper. This feature provides a cost-effective way to print draft pages. From your Macintosh application, select Print from the File menu. Select Layout.
  • Page 116 OFTWARE SECTION NDEX advanced printing, use 13 canceling scan 22 document, print Macintosh 33 Windows 7 Extras properties, set 11 favorites settings, use 12 Graphics properties, set 10 help, use 12 install printer driver Macintosh 31 Windows 4 installing Linux software 23 Layout properties, set Windows 9 Linux...
  • Page 117 setting darkness 10 favorites 12 image mode 10 resolution Windows 10 toner save 10 true-type option 10 software install Macintosh 31 Windows 4 reinstall Windows 6 system requirements Macintosh 31 uninstall Macintosh 31 Windows 6 status monitor, use 18 toner save, set 10 TWAIN, scan 22 uninstall, software Macintosh 31...
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