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  • Page 1 Visit us at: www.samsungprinter.com Home Digital Laser MFP JC68-01054ARev. 1.00 SCX-5315F SCX-5115...
  • 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. © 2003 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Tray Setting the Paper Size ... 1.20 Changing the Display Language ... 1.20 Using Save Modes ... 1.21 Chapter 2: About Samsung Software ... 2.2 System Requirements ... 2.3 Installing Samsung Software ... 2.4 Uninstalling Samsung Software ... 2.8 ETTING STARTED Front View ...
  • Page 4 APER Chapter 3: Selecting Print Media ... 3.2 Paper Guidelines ... 3.3 TrayLoading Paper in the Tray ... 3.4 Using the Multi-Purpose Tray ... 3.6 Setting the Paper Size for Copying ... 3.9 OPYING Chapter 4: Loading Paper for Copy Output ... 4.2 Selecting a Paper Tray ...
  • Page 5 CANNING Chapter 6: Scanning using the Samsung SmarThru ... 6.2 Scanning Process with TWAIN-enabled Software ... 6.4 Chapter 7: Cleaning the Scan Unit ... 7.2 Expected Cartridge Life ... 7.3 Replacing the Toner Cartridge ... 7.3 Setting to Notify Toner Low ... 7.7 Cleaning the Drum ...
  • Page 6 Configuring Netware ... A.10 Restoring the Network Configuration ... A.11 Resetting the Network Interface Card ... A.11 Configuring the Samsung Network Printer Port ... A.12 Installing Samsung Network Printer Port ... A.12 Selecting the Samsung Network Printer Port ... A.13...
  • Page 7 Important Precautions and Safety Information When using this product, these basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons: 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Use common sense whenever operating electrical appliances. 3.
  • Page 8 • If liquid has been spilled into the product. • If the product has been exposed to rain or water. • If the product does not operate properly after instructions have been followed. • If the product has been dropped, or the cabinet appears damaged. •...

  • Page 9: Laser Safety Statement

    Laser Safety Statement The printer is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS 21 CFR, chapter 1 Subchapter J for Class I(1) laser products, and elsewhere is certified as a Class I laser product conforming to the requirements of IEC 825. Class I laser products are not considered to be hazardous.

  • Page 10: Ozone Safety

    However, it is advisable that the product be operated in a well ventilated area. If you need additional information about ozone, please request your nearest Samsung dealer. Power Saver Recycling This product contains advanced energy conservation technology that reduces power consumption when it is not in active use.

  • Page 11: Radio Frequency Emissions

    Radio Frequency Emissions FCC Information to the User This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 12: Ringer Equivalence Number

    Ringer Equivalence Number The Ringer Equivalence Number and FCC Registration Number for this product may be found on the label located on the bottom or rear of the product. 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 13 Directive 1999/5/EC. The product has been designed to work with the national 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.
  • Page 14 Replacing the Fitted Plug (for UK Only) MPORTANT The mains lead for this machine is fitted with a standard (BS 1363) 13 amp plug and has a 13 amp fuse. When you change or examine the fuse, you must re-fit the correct 13 amp fuse.
  • Page 15 NOTE: Any queries, problems or requests for accessories/Information as well as service should be directed at the address shown in your warranty paperwork.

  • Page 16: Getting Started

    ETTING STARTED Thank you for purchasing Samsung multifunctional product. This machine provides printing, copying, scanning, and faxing (SCX-5315F only) functions! This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on setting up the machine, and installing the software. This chapter includes: • Unpacking • Component Location •...

  • Page 17: Unpacking

    Unpacking Remove the shipping tape from the front, back, and sides of the machine. Remove the label completely from the scanner module by pulling it straight out, away from the unit. The scan unlock switch automatically moves to the unlock position ( switch must be on that position.
  • Page 18 Ensure that you have the following: USB Cable AC Power Cord Telephone Line Cord TAM Lead (For SCX-5315F UK only) (For SCX-5315F only) This User’s Guide, Facsimile User’s Guide † CD-ROM (SCX-5315F only) Quick install Guide Starter Toner Cartridge Drum Cartridge *.

  • Page 19: Component Location

    Component Location Take a moment to familiarise yourself with the main components of your machine. Front View Automatic Document Feeder Control Panel (See page 1.6 for SCX-5315F. See page 1.9 for SCX-5115.) Scanner Module Paper Tray Front Cover ETTING STARTED Document Guides Document...

  • Page 20: Rear View

    Rear View (Automatic Document Connector Feeder) Telephone Connections (available in SCX-5315F only) AC Power Cord Connector Parallel Connector Power Switch Connector Document Cover Paper Tray Paper Exit Extension ETTING STARTED Document Glass...

  • Page 21: Control Panel Functions

    Control Panel Functions SCX-5315F System Data Delay TX Group Dial Phone Book ETTING STARTED Used to store frequently dialled fax numbers and dial them with the touch of one button. Also System ID Date & Time System Setup Memory Clear Memory TX Priority TX Polling...
  • Page 22 When an error occurs, the light on the corresponding location on the Status map turns on, as well as the error indicator, and the error message appears on the display so that you can locate the error. For details on the meaning of the error messages, see page 8.11.
  • Page 23 * Navigation buttons ETTING STARTED Allows you to save toner by using less toner to print a document. Allows you to save power by reducing power consumption when not printing. Allows you to save paper by printing 2 pages on a single sheet of paper (available in the Copy mode only).
  • Page 24 SCX-5115 When an error occurs, the light on the corresponding location on the Status map turns on, as well as the error indicator, and the error message appears on the display so that you can locate the error. For details on the meaning of the error messages, see page 8.11.
  • Page 25 1.10 ETTING STARTED Used to adjust the contrast of the current copy job. Used to select the text type for the current copy job. Used to specify the paper tray you want to use in Copy mode. Used to collate the copied documents. Used to print the original image to fit the page (Auto Fit) or to print multiple copies on a single page (Clone).

  • Page 26: Scx-5115

    Making Connections Connect the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) cord to this port and fasten the side screws. : Without connecting the cord to the port, you cannot use the ADF. If you have SCX-5115: Skip this step and proceed to step 3. If you have SCX-5315F: Connect the supplied telephone line to the LINE jack and the other end to the wall jack.
  • Page 27 If you want to use your machine for receiving both faxes and voice calls, you will need to connect a telephone and/or answering machine to your machine. Plug the cord of your extension phone or answering machine into the EXT jack. 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 jack on the back of your machine.
  • Page 28 Connect the USB cable which came with your machine. If you want to use a parallel printer cable, only use a IEEE- 1284 compliant cable and connect it to the parallel connector on your machine. • To connect the machine to the parallel port of the computer requires a certified parallel cable.

  • Page 29: Installing The Drum And Toner Cartridges

    Installing the Drum and Toner Cartridges Pull the release lever to open the side cover. AUTION opening the front cover. Open the front cover. If the cartridge locking lever is on the lower position, turn the lever upward until it locks into place. 1.14 ETTING STARTED : Ensure that the side cover is always open before...
  • Page 30 Remove the drum cartridge from its bag and slide it into the machine firmly until it locks into place completely. Remove the starter toner cartridge from its bag. Gently shake the cartridge to loosen the toner. Thoroughly shaking the cartridge will assure maximum copies per cartridge.
  • Page 31 Turn the cartridge locking lever downwards until it locks into place. Close the front cover display indicates the corresponding message with the error indicator. Refer to the list of error messages on page 8.11. To replace the drum and toner cartridges, see page 7.8 and page 7.3 respectively.

  • Page 32: Turning The Machine On

    Turning the Machine On Plug one end of the supplied three-wire electrical grounding type cord into the AC socket on the machine and the other end into a properly grounded AC outlet. Turn on the power switch. “WARMING UP PLEASE WAIT” appears on the display indicating that the machine now is To view your display text in another language, see page 1.20.
  • Page 33 Push down on the pressure plate until it locks in position. Adjust the rear paper guide to the desired paper length. It is preset to Letter or A4 size depending on the country. To load another size, lift and insert the rear guide into the corresponding position.
  • Page 34 Ensure that the paper corners are under the corner snubbers. Do not fill above the max fill line. Max Fill Line While pinching the side guide as shown, move it toward the stack of paper until it lightly touches the side of the stack. Do not press the guide too tightly to the edge of the paper;...

  • Page 35: Tray Setting The Paper Size

    Tray Setting the Paper Size After loading paper in the paper Tray, you need to set the paper size using the control panel buttons. These settings will apply to the Copy mode only. In the PC printing mode, you have to select the paper size in the application program you use.

  • Page 36: Using Save Modes

    Using Save Modes Toner Save The Toner Save feature allows the printer to use less toner on each page. Activating this mode extends the life of the toner cartridges up to twice as long as in normal mode, but reduces the print quality.

  • Page 37: Power Save

    Power Save The Power Save mode allows the printer to reduce power consumption when it is not in actual use. To turn the Power Save mode on, take the following steps: Press SAVE Power. The display shows the current setting on the bottom line.

  • Page 38: Installing Software

    NSTALLING OFTWARE This chapter provides information about installing the supplied Samsung software. You must install the Samsung software to use your machine as a printer and scanner. The topics included in this chapter are: • About Samsung Software • System Requirements •...

  • Page 39: About Samsung Software

    About Samsung Software You must install software using the supplied CD-ROM after you have set up your machine and connected it to your computer. The CD-ROM includes: • Samsung software • User’s Guides • Adobe Acrobat Reader The CD-ROM provides you with the following software:...

  • Page 40: System Requirements

    System Requirements Before you begin, ensure that your system meets the minimum requirements. Supported Operating System Windows 95 OSR2/Windows 98/Windows 98 SE/Windows Me/ Windows NT 4 Workstation or Server with Service Pack 3/ Windows 2000 Professional or Advanced Server/Windows XP Home edition or Professional.

  • Page 41: Installing Samsung Software

    Run. Type X:Autorun.exe, replacing “X” with the letter of your drive, and click OK. If you are asked to select the language, choose the desired language. Click Install the Samsung Software on your PC. Follow the on-screen instructions and click Next. NSTALLING OFTWARE Installs the Samsung Software on your PC.
  • Page 42 The SmarThru installation supports three types of setup: •Typical: Program will be installed with the most common options and is recommended for most users. •Compact: Only the MFP driver will be installed. •Custom: You may choose the options you want to install. Recommended for advanced users.
  • Page 43 Choosing SmarThru networking option allows you to share the modems on other computers in your network, and your machine as a scan device or to access similar shared devices. Stand-alone configuration does not allow you to use any networking features such as Remote Fax or Remote Scan service.
  • Page 44 Click Next. When the installation is completed, shut down and restart your computer. If your computer does not shut down and restart automatically, you must shut it down manually and restart it before the changes will be saved. : When you install the software, the Digital Signature Not Found window appears in Windows 2000 and Windows XP.

  • Page 45: Uninstalling Samsung Software

    Uninstalling Samsung Software Uninstall is required if you are upgrading the software or if your installation fails. You can uninstall all software including SmarThru and MFP drivers, using the SmarThru CD or uninstall the desired item using the Window unInstallShield.
  • Page 46 When your computer confirms your selection, click Yes. The selected printer driver and all its components are removed from your computer. When the uninstallation is done, click OK. The message box recommends you restart your computer. Click OK, then restart Windows. : If you want to install the printer driver or the scan driver using the SmarThru CD-ROM, make sure that you select the Setup Type to Compact.

  • Page 47: Uninstalling Samsung Smarthru

    Uninstalling Samsung SmarThru From the Start menu, select Programs. Select Samsung SmarThru, then select SmarThru 3 Uninstall. When your computer asks you to confirm your selection, click Yes. The Uninstall Options dialogue box appears. Uninstall options are: •Backup and delete: Backs up all your data and options to a safe place.
  • Page 48 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the un- installation. The SmarThru software and all components will be removed. When the uninstallation is done, click OK. The message box recommends restarting your computer. Click OK. Shut down and restart your computer to complete the un- installation process and save your changes.

  • Page 49: Using The Smarthru Cd-Rom

    OK. If you are asked to select the language, choose the desired language. Click Uninstall the Samsung Software on your PC. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the un- installation. You must shut down and restart your computer before any changes you have made will take effect.

  • Page 50: Paper Handling

    APER ANDLING This chapter introduces you to the basics of selecting print media and loading print media into your machine. This chapter includes: • Selecting Print Media • Paper Guidelines • TrayLoading Paper in the Tray • Using the Multi-Purpose Tray •...

  • Page 51: Selecting Print Media

    Selecting Print Media Always use print media that meets the guidelines for use with this machine. Using a print media that is not recommended may cause paper jams or print quality problems. Media Size Input Sources and Capacities Plain paper Letter (8.5 x 11 in.) Folio (8.5 x 13 in.) Legal (8.5 x 14 in.)

  • Page 52: Paper Guidelines

    Paper Guidelines When selecting or loading paper, envelopes, or other special media, keep these guidelines in mind: • Attempting to print on damp, curled, wrinkled, or torn paper can cause paper jams and poor print quality. • Use only high quality copier grade paper. Avoid paper with embossed lettering, perforations, or texture that is too smooth or too rough.

  • Page 53: Trayloading Paper In The Tray

    • Store unused media at temperatures between 59 and 70%. • Do not load more than 10 sheets of special media into the Multi-Purpose Tray at a time. • Verify that your labels’ adhesive material can tolerate fusing temperature of 200 •...
  • Page 54 You can load letterhead paper with the design side facing up. The top edge of the sheet with the logo should be placed at the right side. For details on loading paper in the Tray, see page 1.17. After loading paper in the Tray, you need to set the correct paper size using the control panel buttons.

  • Page 55: Using The Multi-Purpose Tray

    Using the Multi-Purpose Tray Multi-Purpose Tray is located at the right side of your machine. It can be closed when you are not using it, making the machine more compact. Use the Multi-Purpose Tray to print transparencies, labels, envelopes or postcards in addition to making quick runs of paper types or sizes that are not currently loaded in the paper Tray.
  • Page 56 To load print media in the Multi-Purpose Tray: Lower the Multi-Purpose Tray, located on the right side of the machine. Unfold the paper support extension as shown. Prepare a stack of paper or envelopes for loading by flexing or fanning them back and forth. Straighten the edges on a level surface.
  • Page 57 Adjust the paper guide to the width of the stack of print material. Make sure that you have not loaded too much print media. The stack should be under the Max. fill line. The print media buckles if you load a stack that is too deep or if you push it in too far.

  • Page 58: Setting The Paper Size For Copying

    Setting the Paper Size for Copying After loading paper in the paper Tray or the Multi-Purpose Tray, you need to set the correct paper size using the control panel buttons. These settings will apply to the Copy mode, and the Fax mode (SCX-5315F only).
  • Page 59 3.10 APER ANDLING...

  • Page 60: Copying

    OPYING This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for copying documents. This chapter includes: • Loading Paper for Copy Output • Selecting a Paper Tray • Making Copies from the Automatic Document Feeder • Making Copies using the Document Glass • Setting Copy Options •...

  • Page 61: Loading Paper For Copy Output

    Loading Paper for Copy Output You can copy to a size of media as small as an index card 98 x 148 mm (3.9 x 5.8 in.) or as large as a sheet of legal-sized 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 in.) paper. The instructions for loading the print media are the same whether you are printing, faxing, or copying.

  • Page 62: Making Copies From The Automatic Document Feeder

    Making Copies from the Automatic Document Feeder Using the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder), you can load up to 30 documents (20lb, 75 g/m documents are in good condition, that they have the same thickness and weight, and that all of the staples and paper clips have been removed.

  • Page 63: Making Copies Using The Document Glass

    Press Copy/Start to begin copying. The display shows the copy processing. printout, so always keep it clean. Making Copies using the Document Glass If you want to make copies from booklet, pamphlet, transparencies, or documents having other unusual characteristics, use the document glass to load documents. Lift the document cover.
  • Page 64 : Make sure that no other documents are in the ADF. If a document is detected in the ADF, this document has the priority rather than the document on the scan glass. Close the scanner cover. OTES • Leaving the cover open while copying will affect the copy quality and toner consumption.

  • Page 65: Setting Copy Options

    Setting Copy Options The following buttons on the control panel let you set all the basic copy options; contrast, image type, number of copies and copy size. When making a copy, use these buttons before pressing Copy/Start. Image The Image setting is used to improve the copy quality. To select the image type, take the following steps: Press Image.

  • Page 66: Contrast

    Contrast If you have an original document containing faint markings or dark images, you can adjust the brightness to make a copy that is easier to read. To adjust the contrast, take the following steps: Press Contrast. Press Contrast or the navigation buttons to select an option and press Mode/Enter (Enter on SCX-5115).

  • Page 67: Zoom

    Zoom Using the Zoom ( ) button, you can reduce or enlarge the size of a copied image by 25% to 400% when you copy the original from the document scanner glass, and by 25% to 100% using the ADF. Note that the zoom rate available is different according to the document loading method.

  • Page 68: Auto Fit Copying

    Auto Fit Copying This feature automatically reduces or enlarges the original image to fit on the paper currently loaded in the machine, so you don’t need to adjust the copy size. This special copy mode is only available when using document scanner glass.

  • Page 69: Clone Copying

    Clone Copying The Clone feature prints multiple image copies on a single page. The number of images is automatically determined by the original image size, so you are unable to adjust the copy size. This special copy mode is available only when using the document scanner glass.

  • Page 70: Duplex Copying

    Duplex Copying Duplex copying allows you to print on both sides of the paper. Before printing in the duplex mode, decide on which edge you will bind your finished document. The binding options are: LONG EDGE, which is the conventional layout used in book binding.

  • Page 71: Collation Copying

    When the document is fed from the document glass, the display shows “SCAN SIDE 2?” on the top line after the page is scanned into the memory. To scan another page, remove the scanned page and load the next page on the glass.
  • Page 72 Press Mode/Enter (Enter on SCX-5115) to save the selection. If necessary, customise the copy settings including the number of copies, copy size, contrast and image type using the control panel buttons. See “Setting Copy Options” on page 4.6. Press Copy/Start to begin copying. : In duplex copy mode, the PHOTO setting using the Image button is disabled.
  • Page 73 4.14 OPYING...

  • Page 74: Printing

    RINTING Read this chapter to learn how to select and load print media and how to use the print settings. This topics included in this chapter are: • Printing a Document • Printer Settings • Setting Up the Locally Shared Printer...

  • Page 75: Printing A Document

    Choose Print or Print Setup from the File menu. Make sure that Samsung SCX-5x15 Series PCL 6 is selected as your default printer. Click Properties or Setup if you want to make any adjustments that are appropriate for printing your document.

  • Page 76: Printer Settings

    OK to start the print job. Printer Settings You can use the machine with all your Windows 95/98/Me/2000/ XP or Windows NT 4.0 applications. Be sure to set Samsung SCX-5x15 Series PCL 6 as the default printer for all of your Windows operations.

  • Page 77: Printer Properties Tabs

    • Select the File > Print > Properties or File > Print Setup command from within any Windows application. • Select Samsung SCX-5x15 Series PCL 6 printer from the Printers folder, click the right mouse button, then select Document Defaults from the drop-down list.
  • Page 78 Paper Tab Use the Paper tab to select the size of paper you have in your printer, the orientation, the number of copies to print, etc. Click on the box to put a check mark to use the different paper source for the first page.
  • Page 79 When you print with the resolution of 300, 600, 1200 dpi, some printed characters or images can appear to have jagged or uneven edges. Set this Samsung Resolution enhancement Technology (SRT) option to improve the print quality of your text and images, make the characters and images appear smoother.
  • Page 80 With this option checked all text in your document will be printed in solid black. When it is not checked, colored text is printed in shades of gray. Toner Save Mode allows the printer to use less toner on each page. Using this mode will extend the life of your toner cartridge and reduce your cost per page, but will reduce print quality.
  • Page 81 Booklet Printing The Booklet Printing option allows you to print a document out as a booklet. Once your document prints, fold the pages in half and staple the pages. Booklet printing is available only when you select Plain Paper for Paper Type in the Paper tab.
  • Page 82 Poster Choose the Poster option to enlarge the printed document. To determine the scaling factor, select the style. You can choose from: 2x2, 3x3, or 4x4. For example, if you select 2x2, the output will be automatically stretched to cover 4 physical pages. RINTING...
  • Page 83 Duplex Printing Choose the Duplex option from the Output tab to print the document on both sides of the paper. Duplex printing is available only when you select Plain Paper for Paper Type in the Paper tab. 5.10 RINTING Choosing Long Edge lets you have the binding orientation along the long edge of the paper as in a magazine.
  • Page 84 Watermark Tab The Watermark tab allows you to create a background image of text to print on each page of your document. Watermarks are useful for printing identifying information on a document, information such as “DRAFT” or “CONFIDENTIAL”, or perhaps the name of your company or department. By changing the watermark settings, you can create faint watermarks that are not intrusive to a document, or bold watermarks to call attention to specific information.

  • Page 85: Printer Properties Buttons & Icons

    The About tab gives you the programme version number. If you click on the globe image on the window, you will be connected to the Samsung web site provided you have access to the Internet. Printer Properties Buttons & Icons •...

  • Page 86: In Windows Nt 4.0/2000/Xp

    Click Start and select Printers from Settings. Double-click your printer name. Select Properties in the Printer menu. Click the Sharing tab and check the Shared As box. Fill in the Shared Name field and then click OK. Setting Up the Client Computer Right-click Start and select Explorer.
  • Page 87 For Windows XP, check the Share this printer box. For Windows NT 4.0, fill in the Share Name field and click For Windows 2000/XP, fill in the Shared Name field and click OK. Setting Up the Client Computer Right-click Start and select Explorer. Open your network folder in the left column.
  • Page 88 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 out using Samsung SmarThru software which came with your machine.

  • Page 89: Scanning

    Feed the document(s) to be scanned face up into the ADF. Place a single document on the document glass face down then close the cover. Once you have installed the Samsung software, you will see the SmarThru icon on the desktop window. Double-click the SmarThru 3 icon.
  • Page 90 The Scan Wizard lets you use the following services: •Scan Lets you scan the original documents and save them in the Image Manager of the Samsung SmarThru system. The Image Manager is an image database manager and image editing program.

  • Page 91: Scanning Process With Twain-Enabled Software

    Click the desired service. The Samsung Scan Manager opens for the selected service. Adjust the scan settings. You can use the Help button to receive on-line help. To begin scanning, click Scan. For further information, please refer to the SmarThru User’s Guide which came with your machine.

  • Page 92: Maintenance

    AINTENANCE This chapter provides information for maintaining the cartridge and your machine. This chapter includes: • Cleaning the Scan Unit • Expected Cartridge Life • Replacing the Toner Cartridge • Setting to Notify Toner Low (Available in SCX-5315F only) • Cleaning the Drum •...

  • Page 93: Cleaning The Scan Unit

    Cleaning the Scan Unit Keeping the scan unit clean helps ensure the best possible copies. We suggests that you clean the scan unit at the start of each day and during the day as needed. AUTIONS containing large amounts of alcohol, solvent or other strong substances can discolor or crack the cabinet.

  • Page 94: Expected Cartridge Life

    Expected Cartridge Life The life of your toner cartridge depends on the amount of toner used in each print job. For instance, when you print a typical business letter with about 5% page coverage, you can expect a toner cartridge life of approximately 6,000 pages. The actual number may vary according to the print density of the page you print.
  • Page 95 Open the front cover. Turn the cartridge locking lever upwards to release the toner cartridge. Pull the toner cartridge out and gently shake the cartridge to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge. cloth and wash clothing in cold water. Hot water sets the toner into fabric.
  • Page 96 Reinstall the cartridge and turn the cartridge locking lever downwards. Close the front cover, then the side cover. The display shows “NEW TONER? 1.YES 2.NO.” Select “NO” by pressing 2. The machine returns to Standby mode. This is typically successful only one time. When the toner eventually runs out, only blank pages will print when a print job is sent, or when a fax is received.
  • Page 97 Pull the used cartridge out. cartridge. Refer to the recycling brochure packed with the toner cartridge for details. Shake the new toner cartridge horizontally four or five times. Save the box and the cover for shipping. Slide the new toner cartridge in until it locks in place. Turn the cartridge locking lever downwards until it locks in place.

  • Page 98: Setting To Notify Toner Low

    Setting to Notify Toner Low (Available in SCX-5315F only) If you have set this NOTIFY TONER LOW menu option to “ON,” your machine automatically sends a fax to your service company or the dealer to notify them that your machine requires a new toner cartridge when the toner cartridge needs to be replaced.

  • Page 99: Cleaning The Drum

    Cleaning the Drum If there are streaks or spots on your print, the drum cartridge may require cleaning. Before setting the cleaning procedure, make sure that paper is loaded in the machine. SCX-5315F users should press Menu/Exit then Maintenance from the one-touch dial keypad. SCX-5115 users should press Menu then press “MAINTENANCE”...
  • Page 100 Turn the cartridge locking lever upwards to unlock the toner cartridge, then pull the toner cartridge out. : The toner cartridge must be removed to replace the drum cartridge. Pull the used drum cartridge out. : Help the environment by recycling your used drum cartridge.
  • Page 101 Unpack the new drum cartridge and slide it into place, making sure not to touch the surface of the drum. Reinstall the toner cartridge, and then lock the lever. cartridge, you can skip steps 6 and 7. Close the front cover and the side cover. The LCD displays “NEW DRUM? 1.YES 2.NO”.

  • Page 102: Consumables And Replacement Parts

    Transfer Roller Fuser Unit To purchase the consumables and replacement parts, contact your local Samsung dealer or outlet you bought your machine from. We strongly recommend that items be installed by a trained service professional, except for the print cartridge.
  • Page 103 7.12 AINTENANCE...

  • Page 104: Troubleshooting

    ROUBLESHOOTING This chapter gives helpful information for what to do if you encounter an error. This chapter includes: • Document Jams • Paper Jams • LCD Error Messages • Solving Problems...

  • Page 105: Document Jams

    Document Jams If a document jams while it is feeding through the ADF, “DOCUMENT JAM” appears on the display. Details for clearing the three types of document misfeeds are given below. Input Misfeed Open the ADF top cover. Pull the document gently to the right and out of the ADF. Close the ADF top cover.

  • Page 106: Exit Misfeed

    Exit Misfeed Open the document cover and turn the release knob to remove the misfed documents from the exit area. Close the document cover. Then place the documents back into the ADF. Roller Misfeed Open the document cover. Turn the release knob so that you can easily seize the misfed document, and remove the document from the ADF or the feed area by carefully pulling it rightwards using both hands.

  • Page 107: Paper Jams

    Paper Jams If paper jams occur, “PAPER JAM” appears on the display. Follow the steps below to clear the jam. To avoid tearing the paper, pull the jammed paper out gently and slowly. Paper Feed Area If the paper jammed in the feed area, “PAPER JAM0” appears in the display.
  • Page 108 If there is any resistance, and the paper does not move immediately when you pull, stop pulling. Then: Pull the release lever to open the side cover. : Do not touch the shiny drum cartridge surface. Scratches or smudges will result in poor copy quality. Carefully remove the misfed paper in the direction shown.

  • Page 109: Fuser Area

    Fuser Area If the paper jammed in the fuser area, “PAPER JAM 1” appears on the display: from the machine. Lift the release lever to open the side cover. Pull down on the fuser lever as shown below. This will release pressure on the paper. If paper is not seen in this area, skip to the Exit Area.

  • Page 110: Paper Exit Area

    Push the fuser lever up, and then close the side cover. Paper Exit Area If the paper jammed in the exit area, “PAPER JAM 2” appears on the display. Press the release lever to open the side cover. Open the front cover. ROUBLESHOOTING...
  • Page 111 Pull down on the fuser lever. This will release pressure on the paper. Turn the Jam Remove Lever in the direction of the arrow to move the paper to the exit area, then gently pull the paper out through the exit area. Push the fuser lever up.

  • Page 112: Duplex Jam

    Turn the Jam Remove Lever back to the original position. Close the front cover Duplex Jam If paper jam occurs in the duplexer, “DUPLEX JAM” appears on the display. Press the release lever to open the side cover. Remove the jammed paper. Then close the side cover. and the side cover ROUBLESHOOTING...

  • Page 113: Multi-Purpose Tray Jam

    Multi-Purpose Tray Jam “BYPASS JAM” appears on the display when you try to print using the Multi-Purpose Tray and the machine does not detect paper due to no paper or improper paper loading. “BYPASS JAM” also may occur when the paper is not properly fed into the machine through the Multi-Purpose Tray.

  • Page 114: Lcd Error Messages

    Unplug the power cord and plug it back in. If the problem still persists, please call for service. You must use a Samsung- approved cartridge. Try again. If the problem persists, wait an hour or so for the line to clear, then try again.
  • Page 115 Display MEMORY FULL The memory is full. (for SCX-5315F only) The remote fax machine NO ANSWER has not answered after (for SCX-5315F only) several redial attempts. The remote fax machine you want to poll is not ready to respond to your poll.

  • Page 116: Solving Problems

    Display The toner cartridge has TONER EMPTY run out. The machine stops. The toner is almost TONER LOW empty. Solving Problems The following chart lists some conditions that may occur and the recommended solutions. Follow the suggested solutions until the problem is corrected. If the problem persists, please contact a service engineer.
  • Page 117 Condition Copy image is skewed. Blank copies. Image rubs off the copy easily. Frequent copy paper jams. Toner yield is lower than expected and TONER LOW message appears on the LCD. Fewer copies from the toner cartridge than expected. The following message appears on your computer screen: Scanner is busy receiving or printing data.

  • Page 118: Printing Problem Solution Chart

    Printing Problem Solution Chart Condition Probable cause The IEEE-1284 parallel cable or USB cable is not connected properly. The IEEE-1284 parallel cable or USB cable is Your machine defective. does not print. The port setting is incorrect. The toner and drum cartridges are not installed properly.
  • Page 119 Condition When printing When the USB mode is using the USB set to “FAST” some PC connection, an users may experience error occurs poor USB repeatedly. communication. The computer parallel port may not be set for high speed communications. If using Windows 95, Printing is too the spool setting may slow.
  • Page 120 Condition Probable cause There is a paper quality problem. Irregular faded patches of print. Toner may be unevenly distributed. There is a paper quality Black staining problem. The paper may be too Character voids dry. The paper may be too damp.

  • Page 121: Fax Problem Solution Chart

    Fax Problem Solution Chart (Available in SCX-5315F only) Condition The machine is not working, there is no display and the buttons are not working. No dial tone The numbers stored in the memory do not dial correctly. The document does not feed into the machine.
  • Page 122 Condition The fax machine sending you the fax may be faulty. The fax machine sending you a fax may have a dirty document glass. Clean the document glass, referring to The incoming fax has page 7.2. blank spaces or you received a poor-quality A noisy phone line can cause line errors.
  • Page 123 8.20 ROUBLESHOOTING...
  • Page 124 NSTALLING A PTION You can connect your machine to your network by installing an optional network interface card. This chapter includes: • Installing a Network Interface Card • Configuring Network Parameters • Configuring the Samsung Network Printer Port ETWORK...

  • Page 125: Installing A Network Option

    Installing a Network Interface Card To install an optional network interface card, take the following steps: AUTIONS • DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD. Never remove the control board while the printer is plugged in. To avoid the possibility of an electrical shock, always disconnect the power cord when installing or removing ANY printer options.
  • Page 126 Pull the control board cover slightly towards you and slide it to the left. Remove the cover from the machine. Remove the one screw from the port cover. Remove the port cover by using your finger or a screw driver from the machine. NSTALLING A ETWORK PTION...
  • Page 127 Remove the plates covering the network port and LED slots from the port cover. Insert the two teeth at the bottom of the port cover into the slots on the port panel and replace the cover, as shown. Fasten the screw removed in Step 5 to secure the cover. Insert the network interface card, ensuring that the network cable connector and LEDs on the card align with the port and LED slots.
  • Page 128 Align the connector of the network interface card with the network card port on the control board and press the card until it is securely seated on the board. Insert the teeth at the bottom of the control board cover into the corresponding slots on your machine.

  • Page 129: Configuring Network Parameters

    Plug one end of the 10/100 Base-TX network cable into the network interface connector and the other end into the network connection. Plug all of the cables and the power cord you removed in Step 2. Turn your machine on. Configuring Network Parameters To use your machine as a network printer, you need to set up the desired network protocols on the machine.

  • Page 130: Supported Operating Systems

    Supported Operating Systems Item Network Interface 10/100 Base-TX Network Operating • Novell NetWare 3.x, 4.x, 5.x System • Windows 95/98/Me/XP, NT 4.0/2000 • Unix AT&T, BSD4.3, HP-UX, SUN OS, SOLARIS, SCO • Linux RedHat 6.0 Network Protocols • Netware IPX/SPX •...

  • Page 131: Configuring Tcp/Ip

    Configuring TCP/IP Your printer can be set up on a variety of TCP/IP networks. There are two ways that your printer can be assigned a TCP/IP address, depending on your network: • Static Addressing: TCP/IP address is assigned manually by the system administrator.
  • Page 132 Enter a number between 0 and 255 for each byte and press Mode/Enter (Enter for SCX-5115). You can move between each byte by pressing Repeat steps 6 through 8 to configure the other TCP/IP parameters, such as subnet mask and gateway. When you are finished, press Stop/Clear.

  • Page 133: Configuring Netware

    Configuring Netware On IPX/SPX protocol networks (for example, Novell NetWare), the format of network communication frames must be specified on the printer. In most cases, you can keep the default setting on “AUTO.” However, you can manually set the frame type format if required.

  • Page 134: Restoring The Network Configuration

    Restoring the Network Configuration You can return the network configuration to its default settings. Press Menu/Exit and then System Setup on the one- touch dial keypad. SCX-5115 users should press Menu and then Enter. Press to display “NETWORK SETUP” on the top line. Press to display “SET DEFAULT”...

  • Page 135: Configuring The Samsung Network Printer Port

    Samsung Network Printer Port for using Windows networks. You can install the port with the network administration programme. Before installing the Samsung Network Printer port, you need to install the MFP driver on your system if it is not already installed.

  • Page 136: Selecting The Samsung Network Printer Port

    Selecting the Samsung Network Printer Port To print to the Samsung Network Printer port, you need to select it in the printer driver. From the Windows Start menu, selecting Settings and then Printer to open the Printer folder. In Windows XP, select Start and then Printers and Faxes.
  • Page 137 A.14 NSTALLING A ETWORK PTION...

  • Page 138: Specifications

    PECIFICATIONS This chapter includes: • General Specifications • Scanner and Copy Specifications • Printer Specifications • Facsimile Specifications (SCX-5315F only)

  • Page 139: General Specifications

    General Specifications Item Printing method Scanning method Effective scanning width ADF Document size Recording paper type Recording paper capacity Automatic document feeder Consumables Compatibility PC Interface Power requirements Power consumption Operating conditions PECIFICATIONS Description Laser scanning unit Sheet-fed and Flat-bed CCD(charge coupled device) module 8.2 inches (208 mm) Width...

  • Page 140: Scanner And Copy Specifications

    Item 16 Characters x 2 lines Toner cartridge life 6,000 pages @ IDC 5% coverage Drum cartridge life 15,000 pages @ IDC 5% coverage SET Dimension (WxDxH) 22.0 x 17.0 x 18.1 inches (560 x 433 x 459 mm) Net: 22.5 Kg (including consumables) Weight Gross: 26.5 Kg (including consumables, accessories and package)

  • Page 141: Printer Specifications

    Printer Specifications Item Printing method Printing speed Print resolution Emulation language Facsimile Specifications (SCX-5315F only) Item Printing method Compatibility Applicable line Data coding Modem speed Transmission speed Scanning speed Resolution PECIFICATIONS Description Laser Scanning Unit + Electro Photographic 15 pages per minute/A4 1200 dpi class PCL 6 Description...
  • Page 142 Item User Memory 4 MB (320 pages) Halftone 256 levels One-touch dialling (registration for 40 numbers) Auto dialer Speed dialling (registration for 80 numbers) Description PECIFICATIONS...
  • Page 143 NDEX ADF load 4.3 booklet print 5.8 cartridge locking lever 1.16 clone in copy mode 4.10 in print mode 5.7 collation for copying 4.12 consumables 7.11 contrast for copying 4.7 copy size 4.8 default printer 5.2 display language 1.20 document jam, clear 8.2 load in ADF 4.3 load on document glass 4.4...
  • Page 144 in print mode 5.5 paper source in copy mode 4.2 in print mode 5.5 paper type 3.2 parallel, connect 1.13 poster print 5.9 power save 1.22 printer driver install 2.4 uninstall 2.8 printer driver window 5.3 resolution, print 5.6 scan driver install 2.4 uninstall 2.8 scanner lock 1.2...

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