Samsung SCX-5x30 User Manual
Samsung SCX-5x30 User Manual

Samsung SCX-5x30 User Manual

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  • Page 2 © 2006 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. 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 direct or indirect damages, arising from or related to use of this manual.
  • Page 3 SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE ONTACT 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 0032 (0)2 201 24 18 BRAZIL 0800-124-421...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Entering characters using the number keypad ... 2.3 Using the save modes ... 2.4 Setting print job timeout ... 2.4 3. Software overview Supplied software ... 3.1 Printer driver features ... 3.2 System requirements ... 3.2 4. Network setup Introduction ... 4.1 Supported operating systems ... 4.1 Configuring TCP/IP ...
  • Page 5 7. Basic printing Printing a document ... 7.1 Canceling a print job ... 7.1 8. Scanning Scanning basics ... 8.1 Scanning to an application using a local connection ... 8.1 Scanning using a network connection ... 8.2 Changing the settings for each scan job ... 8.5 Changing the default scan settings ...
  • Page 6 Solving other problems ... 14.11 15. Installing accessories Precautions when installing accessories ... 15.1 Installing a memory DIMM ... 15.1 16. Specifications General specifications ... 16.1 Printer specifications ... 16.1 Scanner and copier specifications ... 16.2 Facsimile specifications (SCX-5530FN only) ... 16.2 Index...
  • Page 7: Laser Safety Statement

    19 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. 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.
  • Page 8: Power Saver

    Power Saver This printer contains advanced energy conservation technology that reduces power consumption when it is not in active use. When the printer does not receive data for an extended period of time, power consumption is automatically lowered. Recycling Please recycle or dispose of the packaging material for this product in an environmentally responsible manner.
  • Page 9 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 10 EU Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE) We, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. #259, Gongdan-Dong, Gumi-City, Kyungbuk, Shandong Samsung Telecommunications Co., Ltd. Sanxing Road, Weihai Hi-Tech, IDZ Shandong Province, China 264209 (factory name, address) declare under our sole responsibility that the product Multi-Function Printer model "SCX-5530FN, SCX-5330N"...
  • Page 11: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Samsung multifunctional product. Your machine provides printing, copying, scanning, and faxing (SCX-5530FN only) functions. This chapter includes: • Special features • Printer overview • Understanding the Status LED • Finding more information • Selecting a location...
  • Page 12: Printer Overview

    Printer overview These are the main components of your machine: Front view * The figure above shows an SCX-5530FN with all available accessories. ADF (automatic tray 1 document feeder) document width guides optional tray 2 document input tray multi-purpose tray...
  • Page 13 Control panel overview ( SCX-5530FN Speed buttons: Allows you to store frequently-dialed fax numbers and email addresses and enter them with the touch of a few buttons. Shift: Allows you to shift the speed buttons to access numbers 16 through 30. Address Book: Allows you to store frequently used fax numbers in memory or search for stored fax numbers or email addresses.
  • Page 14 Control panel overview ( SCX-5330N Copy: Activates Copy mode. Scan/Email: Activates Scan mode. Display: Shows the current status and prompts during an operation. Menu: Enters Menu mode and scrolls through the available menus. Scroll buttons: Scroll through the options available in the selected menu, and increase or decrease values.
  • Page 15: Understanding The Status Led

    To access a printer driver help screen, click Help from the printer properties dialog box. website If you have Internet access, you can get help, support, printer drivers, manuals, and order information from the Samsung website, www.samsungprinter.com. <Introduction>...
  • Page 16: Selecting A Location

    Selecting a location Select a level, stable place with adequate space for air circulation. Allow extra space for opening covers and trays. The area should be well-ventilated and away from direct sunlight or sources of heat, cold, and humidity. Do not set the machine close to the edge of your desk or table.
  • Page 17: System Setup

    System setup This chapter gives you an overview of menus available on your machine and step-by-step instructions for setting up the machine’s systems. This chapter includes: • Menu overview • Changing the display language • Setting the date and time •...
  • Page 18: Changing The Display Language

    Changing the display language To change the language that appears on the control panel, follow these steps: Press Menu until System Setup appears on the bottom line of the display and press OK. Press OK when Machine Setup appears. Press the Scroll buttons until Language appears and press OK. Press the Scroll buttons until the language you want appears and press OK.
  • Page 19: Setting Sounds (Scx-5530Fn Only)

    Setting sounds (SCX-5530FN only) You can control the following sounds: • Key Sound: Turns the key sound on or off. With this option set to On a tone sounds each time a key is pressed. • Alarm Sound: Turns the alarm sound on or off. With this option set to an alarm tone sounds when an error occurs or fax communication ends.
  • Page 20: Using The Save Modes

    To turn this mode on or off, press Toner Save. Note When PC-printing, you can also turn on or off Toner Save mode in the printer properties. See the Software Section. Power Save mode Power Save mode allows your machine to reduce power consumption when it is not in actual use.
  • Page 21: Software Overview

    Printer driver features • System requirements Supplied software You must install the printer and scanner software using the supplied CDs after you have set up your machine and connected it to your computer. Each CD provides you with the following software: Contents...
  • Page 22: Printer Driver Features

    • Paper source selection • Paper size, orientation and media type • Number of copies In addition, you can use various special printing features. The following table shows a general overview of features supported by your printer drivers: PostScript PCL 6...
  • Page 23 Linux Item Requirements Operating system • Red Hat 8.0 ~ 9.0 • Fedora Core 1 ~ 3 • Mandrake 9.2 ~ 10.1 • SuSE 8.2 ~ 9.2 Pentium IV 1 GHz or higher 256 MB or higher Free disk space 1 GB or higher Software •...
  • Page 24: Network Setup

    Ethernet cable, you can share the machine with other network users. You need to set up the network protocols on the machine to use it as your network printer. Protocols can be set up by the following two methods: Via network administration programs You can configure your machine’s print server settings and manage the...
  • Page 25: Configuring Ethertalk

    Static addressing To enter a TCP/IP address from your machine’s control panel, take the following steps: Press Menu until Network appears on the bottom line of the display and press OK. Press OK when TCP/IP appears. Press the Scroll buttons until Static appears and press OK. Press OK when IP Address appears.
  • Page 26: Setting Ethernet Speed

    Double click Application > SetIP Open the language folder you want to use. Double click Setup.exe to install this program. From the Windows Start menu, select Programs > Samsung Network Printer Utilities > SetIP. Select the name of your printer and click “...
  • Page 27: Loading Originals And Print Media

    Loading originals and print media This chapter introduces you to how to load originals and print media into your machine. This chapter includes: • Loading originals • Selecting print media • Loading paper • Setting the paper size and type •...
  • Page 28: Selecting Print Media

    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 29 Supported print media types and sizes Type Size Plain paper Letter Legal Folio Oficio JIS B5 ISO B5 Executive Envelope Envelope B5 Envelope Monarch Envelope COM-10 Envelope DL Envelope C5 Envelope C6 Transparency Letter, A4 Labels Letter, Legal, Folio, A4, JIS B5, ISO B5, Executive, A5, A6 Card stock Letter, Legal, Folio,...
  • Page 30: Media Sizes Supported In Each Mode

    Media sizes supported in each mode Mode Size Copy mode Letter, A4, Legal, Folio, Executive, ISO B5, JIS B5, A5, A6 Single side All sizes supported by printing the machine Duplex printing Letter, A4, Legal, Folio Fax mode Letter, A4, Legal 1.
  • Page 31: Loading Paper

    180 °C for 0,1 second. • Letterhead ink must be non-flammable and should not adversely affect printer rollers. • Forms and letterhead should be sealed in a moisture-proof wrapping to prevent changes during storage.
  • Page 32 Loading paper in the tray 1 or optional tray 2 Pull open the paper tray and load paper. You can load letterhead with the design side face down. The top edge of the sheet with the logo should be placed at the front of the tray.
  • Page 33 See page 5.8 for copying and faxing or the Software Section for PC-printing. Note The settings made from the printer driver override the settings on the control panel. Caution Make sure to open the rear cover when you print on transparencies.
  • Page 34: Setting The Paper Size And Type

    The machine has two output locations: the rear cover (face up) and the output tray (face down). The printer sends output to the output tray by default. To use the output tray, make sure that the rear cover is closed.
  • Page 35 Printing to the rear cover Using the rear cover, paper comes out of the machine face up. Printing from the multi-purpose tray to the rear cover provides a straight paper path. Using the rear cover might improve the output quality with special print media.
  • Page 36: Copying

    Copying This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for copying documents. This chapter includes: • Selecting the paper tray • Copying • Changing the settings for each copy • Changing the default copy settings • Using special copy features • Copying on both sides of paper (SCX-5530FN only) •...
  • Page 37: Changing The Default Copy Settings

    Reduced or enlarged copy By using the Reduce/Enlarge button, you can reduce or enlarge the size of a copied image from 25% to 400% when you copy original documents from the scanner glass, or from 25% to 100% from the ADF. To select from the predefined copy sizes: Press Reduce/Enlarge.
  • Page 38: Id Card Copying

    ID card copying Your machine can print 2-sided originals on one sheet of A4-, Letter-, Legal-, Folio-, Executive-, B5-, A5-, or A6-sized paper. When you copy using this feature, the machine prints one side of the original on the upper half of the paper and the other side on the lower half without reducing the size of the original.
  • Page 39: Copying On Both Sides Of Paper (Scx-5530Fn Only)

    Clone copying Your machine can print 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. This copy feature is available only when you place originals on the scanner glass.
  • Page 40: Basic Printing

    Click the Windows Start menu. For Windows 98/NT 4.0/2000/Me, select Settings and then Printers. For Windows XP/2003, select Printers and Faxes. Double-click the Samsung SCX-5x30 Series icon. From the Document menu, select Cancel Printing (Windows 98/ Me) or Cancel (Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP/2003). Note You can also access this window by simply double-clicking the printer icon at the bottom right corner of the Windows desktop.
  • Page 41: Scanning

    For details, please refer to the application user's guide. protocol: You can scan <Scanning> connection Note You can add more TWAIN-compliant software for scanning, such as Adobe Photoshop Deluxe, or Adobe Photoshop, from the Printer Settings Utility. See the Software Section.
  • Page 42: Scanning Using A Network Connection

    Note You can change the scanner properties of your machine and the scan settings from the Samsung Network Scan Manager window. Click Properties and set the options in each tab. Registering authorized users To use an FTP server or SMB server, or to send an email, you need to register authorized users using SyncThru™...
  • Page 43 Press the Scroll buttons until NetScan appears on the bottom line of the display and press OK. Enter the ID you have set in the Samsung Network Scan Manager window and press OK. Enter the PIN you have set in the Samsung Network Scan Manager window and press OK.
  • Page 44: Scanning To Email

    Setting network scan timeout If the Network Scan program on your computer does not send a refresh request and does not scan a job within a specified timeout period, your machine cancels the scan job. You can change this timeout setting as needed.
  • Page 45: Changing The Settings For Each Scan Job

    Scanning to an SMB server You can scan an image and then send it to an SMB server. You need to set up parameters for access to SMB servers from SyncThru™ Web Service. See page 8.3. Before scanning, you can set the scan options for your scan job. See page 8.5.
  • Page 46: Using Address Book Entries

    Note You can also click Import and obtain your address book from your computer. Configuring group email numbers Enter your machine’s IP address as the URL in a browser and click Go to access the web site of your machine. Click Machine Settings and Group Address Book.
  • Page 47: Searching Address Book For An Entry

    Searching Address Book for an entry There are two ways to search for an address in memory. You can either scan from A to Z sequentially or search by entering the first letters of the name associated with the address. Searching sequentially through memory If necessary, press Scan/Email.
  • Page 48: Faxing ( Only)

    Faxing (SCX-5530FN only) The fax feature is available only on the SCX-5530FN. This chapter gives you information about using your machine as a fax machine. This chapter includes: Sending a fax • Setting the fax header • Adjusting the document settings •...
  • Page 49: Sending A Fax Automatically

    Standard Originals with normal sized characters. Fine Originals containing small characters or thin lines or originals printed using a dot-matrix printer. Super Fine Originals containing extremely fine detail. Super Fine mode is enabled only if the machine with which you are communicating also supports the Super Fine resolution.
  • Page 50: Confirming A Transmission

    Confirming a transmission When the last page of your original has been sent successfully, the machine beeps and returns to Standby mode. When something goes wrong while sending your fax, an error message appears on the display. For a list of error messages and their meanings, see page 14.7.
  • Page 51: Receiving Automatically In Fax Mode

    Press Stop/Clear to return to Standby mode. Notes • When the memory is full, the printer can no longer receive any incoming fax. Secure free memory to resume by removing data stored in the memory. • To use the Ans/Fax mode, attach an answering machine to the EXT socket on the back of your machine.
  • Page 52: Receiving In Secure Receiving Mode

    Call your fax number from another telephone. It is not necessary to place the call from a fax machine. When your machine begins to ring, do not answer the call. The machine requires several rings to learn the pattern. When the machine completes learning, the display shows Completed DRPD Setup.
  • Page 53: Printing Received Faxes On Both Sides Of Paper

    Printing received faxes on both sides of paper By using the Duplex button on your machine, you can set the machine to print received faxes on both sides of paper. Press Duplex. Press the Scroll buttons until the binding option you want appears. •...
  • Page 54: 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. Press Fax. Load originals face up into the ADF, or place a single original face down on the scanner glass. For details about loading an original, see page 5.1.
  • Page 55: Forwarding Faxes

    Enter the job name you want and press OK. The original is scanned into memory before transmission. The display shows memory capacity and the number of pages being stored in memory. If an original is placed on the scanner glass, select Yes to add another page.
  • Page 56: Fax Setup ( Scx-5530Fn Only)

    Fax setup (SCX-5530FN only) This chapter gives you information on setting up your machine for receiving and sending faxes. This chapter includes: • Changing the fax setup options • Changing the default document settings • Printing sent fax report automatically •...
  • Page 57: Changing The Default Document Settings

    Option Description Auto When receiving a fax containing pages as long as Reduction or longer than the paper loaded in the paper tray, the machine can reduce the size of the original to fit the size of the paper loaded in the machine. Turn on this feature if you want to automatically reduce an incoming page.
  • Page 58 Registering after pressing a speed button Press Fax. Press one of the speed buttons. Press OK when Yes appears. Enter the name you want and press OK. For details on how to enter alphanumeric characters, see page 2.3. Enter the fax number you want to store and press OK. Registering after entering a number first Press Fax.
  • Page 59 When you have finished, press the Scroll buttons to select No at the Another No.? prompt and press OK. Press Stop/Clear to return to Standby mode. Editing a group dial number You can delete a specific entry from a group or add a new number to the selected group.
  • Page 60: Using Usb Flash Memory ( Scx-5530Fn Only)

    Using USB flash memory (SCX-5530FN only) This chapter explains how to use a USB memory device with your machine. This chapter includes: • About USB memory • Plugging in a USB memory device • Scanning to a USB memory device •...
  • Page 61: Printing From A Usb Memory Device

    TIFF, BMP, JPEG, PDF, and PRN files. Direct Print option supported file types: • PRN: Samsung PCL 6 compatible. • PRN files can be created by selecting the Print to file check box when you print a document. The document will be saved as a PRN file, rather than printed on paper.
  • Page 62: Backing Up Data

    Printing on both sides of paper By using the Duplex button on your machine, you can set the machine to print documents on both sides of paper. Press Duplex. Press the Scroll buttons until the binding option you want appears. •...
  • Page 63: Formatting A Usb Memory Device

    Press OK when Yes appears to confirm your selection. Press Stop/Clear to return to Standby mode. Formatting a USB memory device Insert the USB memory device into the USB memory port on your machine. Press Scan/Email. Press OK when Scan to USB appears on the bottom line of the display.
  • Page 64: Ordering Supplies And Accessories

    32 MB DIMM. To expand the memory of your machine, you must remove the existing DIMM and purchase a larger one. To order Samsung-authorized supplies or accessories, contact your local Samsung dealer or the retailer where you purchased your machine, or visit www.samsungprinter.com information on calling for technical support.
  • Page 65: Maintenance

    Maintenance This chapter provides information for maintaining your machine and the toner cartridge. This chapter includes: • Printing reports • Clearing memory • Cleaning your machine • Maintaining the toner cartridge • Maintenance Parts • Managing your machine from the website •...
  • Page 66: Cleaning Your Machine

    Clearing memory You can selectively clear information stored in your machine’s memory. Caution For SCX-5530FN users, before clearing the memory, make sure that all fax jobs have been completed, or you will lose those jobs. Press Menu until System Setup appears on the bottom line of the display and press OK.
  • Page 67: Maintaining The Toner Cartridge

    With a dry lint-free cloth, wipe away any dust and spilled toner from the toner cartridge area and the toner cartridge cavity. Caution While cleaning the inside of the machine, be careful not to touch the transfer roller, located underneath the toner cartridge. Oil from your fingers can cause print scan quality problems.
  • Page 68: Redistributing Toner

    Expected cartridge life The life of the toner cartridge depends on the amount of toner that print jobs require. When printing text at ISO 19752 5% coverage, a new toner cartridge lasts an average of either 8,000 or 4,000 pages. (The original toner cartridge supplied with the machine lasts an average of 4,000 pages.) The actual number may also be different depending on the print density of the pages you print on, and the number of pages may be...
  • Page 69: Replacing The Toner Cartridge

    Close the front cover. Make sure that the cover is securely closed. Replacing the toner cartridge When the toner cartridge is completely empty: • Toner Empty appears on the display. • The Status LED blinks red. • The machine stops printing. For the SCX-5530FN, incoming faxes are saved in memory.
  • Page 70: Maintenance Parts

    Fuser unit Approx. 80,000 pages Tray rubber pad Approx. 250,000 pages Pickup roller Approx. 150,000 pages Samsung highly recommends that an authorized service provider, dealer or the retailer where you bought printer performs this maintenance activity. 13.6 <Maintenance> Yield (Average)
  • Page 71: Checking Replaceables

    Checking replaceables If you experience frequent paper jams or printing problems, check the number of pages the machine has printed or scanned. Replace the corresponding parts, if necessary. The following information are available for checking the replaceable elements of your machine: •...
  • Page 72: 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: Press Menu until System Setup appears on the bottom line of the display and press OK.
  • Page 73: 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 • Understanding display messages • Solving other problems Clearing document jams When an original jams while passing through the ADF, Document Jam appears on the display.
  • Page 74: Clearing Paper Jams

    Roller misfeed Open the scanner lid. Seize the misfed paper, and remove the paper from the feed area by carefully pulling it to the right using both hands. Close the scanner lid. Then load the removed pages back into the ADF.
  • Page 75: In The Optional Tray 2

    In the optional tray 2 Pull the optional tray 2 open. Remove the jammed paper from the machine. If the paper does not move when you pull, or if you do not see the paper in this area, stop and go to step 3. Pull the tray 1 half.
  • Page 76: In The Paper Exit Area

    Remove the jammed paper by gently pulling it straight out. Replace the toner cartridge and close the front cover. Printing automatically resumes. In the paper exit area Open and close the front cover. The jammed paper is automatically ejected from the machine. Gently pull the paper out of the output tray.
  • Page 77: In The Duplex Unit Area

    Unfold the duplex guide fully. While pushing the fuser lever to the right, open the fuser door. Pull the jammed paper out. If the jammed paper does not move when you pull, push the pressure lever on each side up to loose the paper, and then remove it. duplex guide Return the lever, door, stopper, and guide to their original position.
  • Page 78: Tips For Avoiding Paper Jams

    • If paper jams occur frequently when you print on A5-sized paper: Load the paper into the tray with the long edge facing the front of the tray. In the printer properties window, set the page orientation to be rotated 90 duplex guide degrees.
  • Page 79: Understanding Display Messages

    Understanding display messages Messages appear on the Smart Panel program window or the control panel display to indicate the machine’s status or errors. Refer to the tables below to understand the messages’ meaning and correct the problem if necessary. Messages and their meanings are listed in alphabetical order. Note When you call for service, it is very convenient to tell the service representative the display message.
  • Page 80 Message Meaning Global Server When there is a Auth Failed authentication fail while connecting to the global server this message displays. Global Server This error message Comm. Error displays when there is a communication error between the global server and the device.
  • Page 81 Scanner locked The scanner module is locked Self Diagnostic The LSU (Laser Scanning Unit) in your printer is checking some problems detected. Self Diagnostic The engine in your Temperature machine is checking some problems detected.
  • Page 82: Toner Cartridge-Related Messages

    Take out the toner cartridge and thoroughly shake it. By doing this, you can temporarily reestablish printing operations. You can select either Stop or Continue. If you do not select any, the printer will work as Stop is selected. If you select Stop, you cannot print until the genuine cartridge is installed. However, you can still print any kind of reports.
  • Page 83: Solving Other Problems

    <Troubleshooting> Suggested solutions Check the power cord connections. Check the power switch and the power source. Select Samsung SCX-5x30 Series PCL 6 as your default printer in your Windows. Disconnect the printer cable and reconnect it. If possible, attach the cable to another computer that is working properly and print a job.
  • Page 84 If you are using From the Start menu, choose Windows 98/Me, the Settings and then Printers. Spool Setting may Right-click the Samsung SCX- be set incorrectly. 5x30 Series PCL 6 machine icon, choose Properties, click the Details tab, and then choose the Spool Settings button.
  • Page 85 Adjust the print resolution and turn the toner save mode off. See the help screen of the printer driver and page 2.4, respectively. • A combination of faded or smeared defects may indicate that the toner cartridge needs cleaning.
  • Page 86 • If background scatter covers the entire surface area of a printed page, adjust the print resolution through your software application or the printer properties. Misformed • If characters are improperly formed and characters producing hollow images, the paper stock may be too slick.
  • Page 87: Copying Problems

    • Turn over the stack of paper in the tray. Also try rotating the paper 180° in the tray. • Try printing to the rear cover. Your printer is probably being used at an altitude An unknown image of 2,500 m (8,200 ft) or above.
  • Page 88: Scanning Problems

    Set your computer to the ECP printer mode through BIOS setting. It will help to increase the speed. For details about how to set BIOS, refer to your computer user’s guide.
  • Page 89: Network Scan Problems

    To view the Help file, you need to have Internet the Help file. Explorer 4 service pack 2 or above. I cannot use the Check your operating system. Supporting Samsung operating systems are Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/ Network Scan 2000/XP/2003. Manager...
  • Page 90: Common Windows Problems

    Common PostScript problems The following situations are PS language specific and may occur when several printer languages are being used. Note To receive a printed or screen-displayed message when PostScript errors occur, open the Print Options window and click the desired selection next to the PostScript errors section.
  • Page 91: Common Linux Problems

    Common Linux problems Problem Possible Cause and Solution The machine does not • Check if the printer driver is installed in print your system. Open Unified Driver configurator and switch to the Printers tab in Printers configuration window to look at the list of available printers. Make sure that your machine is displayed on the list.
  • Page 92 Make sure if it is connected properly if I/O error is reported while scanning. • Check if the port is not busy. Since functional components of MFP (printer and scanner) share the same I/O interface (port), the situation of simultaneous access of different “consumer”...
  • Page 93: Installing Accessories

    Installing accessories Your machine is a full-featured one that has been optimized to meet most of your printing needs. Recognizing that each user may have different requirements, however, Samsung makes several accessories available to enhance your machine’s capabilities. This chapter includes: •...
  • Page 94 Activating the added memory in the PS printer properties (SCX-5530FN only) After installing the memory DIMM, you need to select it in the printer properties of the PostScript printer driver so that you can use it. Make sure that the PostScript printer driver is installed on your computer.
  • Page 95: Specifications

    Specifications This chapter includes: • General specifications • Scanner and copier specifications • Printer specifications • Facsimile specifications (SCX-5530FN only) General specifications Item Description Up to 50 sheets (75 g/m ADF document size Width: 142 to 216 mm Length: 148 to 356 mm...
  • Page 96: Scanner And Copier Specifications

    Scanner and copier specifications Item Description Compatibility TWAIN standard / WIA standard Scanning method ADF and Flat-bed Color CCD (Charge Coupled Device) module Resolution Optical: 600 x 1,200 dpi (mono and color) Enhanced: 4,800 x 4,800 dpi Effective scanning Scanner glass: 297 mm length ADF: 356 mm Effective scanning...
  • Page 97: Index

    NDEX Numerics 2/4-up, special copy 6.2 accessories installing memory DIMM 15.1 order information 12.1 Address Book, use 8.5 ADF 1.2 ADF rubber pad, replace 13.7 ADF, load 5.1 alarm sound 2.3 Ans/Fax mode, receiving mode 9.4 background image, erase 6.4 characters, enter 2.3 cleaning drum 13.5...
  • Page 98 2.3 special copy features 6.2 special print media, guidelines 5.4 specifications facsimile 16.2 general 16.1 paper 5.3 printer 16.1 scanner and copier 16.2 speed buttons, set 10.2 speed dial numbers, set 10.3 Status LED 1.5 supplies checking life 13.7 order information 12.1...
  • Page 99: Software Section

    Samsung Printer Software section...
  • Page 100 OFTWARE SECTION ONTENTS NSTALLING 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 Chapter 2: Printing a Document ... 13 Printing to a file (PRN) ...
  • Page 101 Using Onscreen Help File ... 28 Changing the Smart Panel Program Settings ... 28 CANNING Chapter 8: Scanning Using Samsung SmarThru ... 29 Uninstalling Samsung SmarThru ... 29 Using Samsung SmarThru ... 30 Using Onscreen Help File ... 31 CRIPT...
  • Page 102 Using the Image Manager ... 38 SING Chapter 10: Installing Software for Macintosh ... 40 Setting Up the Printer ... 41 For a Network-connected Macintosh ... 41 For a USB-connected Macintosh ... 41 Printing ... 42 Printing a Document ... 42 Changing Printer Settings ...
  • Page 103: Installing Printer Software In Windows

    Installing Software for Local Printing A local printer is a printer directly attached to your computer using the printer cable supplied with your printer, such as a USB or parallel cable. If your printer is attached to a network, skip this step and go to “Installing Software for Network Printing”...
  • Page 104: 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 105 • After connecting the printer, click Next. • If you don’t want to connect the printer at this time, click Next, and No on the following screen. Then the installation will start and a test page will not be printed at the end of the installation.
  • Page 106: Installing Software For Network Printing

    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. Otherwise, just click Finish. Installing Software for Network Printing When you connect your printer to a network, you must first configure the TCP/IP settings for the printer.
  • Page 107 Select the printer you want to install from the list and then click Next. • If you do not see your printer on the list, click Update to refresh the list, or select Add TCP/IP Port to add your printer to the network. To add the printer to the network, enter the port name and the IP address for the printer.
  • Page 108 Select the printer you want to install from the list and then click Next. • If you do not see your printer on the list, click Update to refresh the list, or select Add TCP/IP Port to add your printer to the network. To add the printer to the network, enter the port name and the IP address for the printer.
  • Page 109: Reinstalling Printer Software

    Select the printer you want to install from the list and then click Next. • If you do not see your printer on the list, click Update to refresh the list, or select Add TCP/IP Port to add your printer to the network. To add the printer to the network, enter the port name and the IP address for the printer.
  • Page 110: Removing Printer Software

    Removing Printer Software 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 111: Basic Printing

    Please refer to the OS Compatibility section of Printer Specifications in your Printer User’s Guide. • If you need to know the exact name of your printer, you can check the supplied CD-ROM. The following procedure describes the general steps required for printing from various Windows applications.
  • Page 112: Printer Settings

    Printer Settings You can use the printer properties window, which allows you to access all of the printer options you need when using your printer. When the printer properties are displayed, you can review and change the settings needed for your print job.
  • Page 113: Paper Tab

    Cotton: 20 lb to 24 lb (75~90 g/m2) cotton paper such as Gilbert 25 % and Gilbert 100 %. Plain Paper: Normal plain paper. Select this type if your printer is monochrome and printing on the 16 lb (60 g/m2) cotton paper.
  • Page 114: Graphics Tab

    • On: Select this option to allow the printer to use less toner on each page. • Off: If you don’t need to save toner when printing a document, select this option.
  • Page 115: Extras Tab

    Because downloading fonts takes time, selecting this option can speed up your printing time. When using Printer fonts, the printer will try to match the fonts used in your document to those stored in its memory. If,...
  • Page 116: Using A Favorite Setting

    To use a saved setting, select the item from the Favorites drop down list. The printer is now set to print according to the Favorites setting you selected. To delete a Favorites item, select it from the list and click Delete.
  • Page 117: Advanced Printing

    User’s Guide may differ depending on the printer in use. However the composition of the printer properties window is similar. • If you need to know the exact name of your printer, you can check the supplied CD-ROM. This chapter includes: •...
  • Page 118: Printing Posters

    Printing Booklets This printer feature allows you to print your document on both sides of the paper and arranges the pages so that the paper can be folded in half after printing to produce a booklet.
  • Page 119: Printing On Both Sides Of Paper

    Click OK and print the document. : If your printer does not have a duplex unit, you should complete the printing job manually. The printer prints every other page of the document first. After printing the first side of your job, the Printing Tip window appears.
  • Page 120: Using Watermarks

    “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. Using an Existing Watermark To change the print settings from your software application, access printer properties.
  • Page 121: Using Overlays

    Regards WORLD BEST print a letter with your company’s letterhead, you do not need to load preprinted letterhead paper in the printer. You need only tell the printer to print the letterhead overlay on your document. Creating a New Page Overlay To use a page overlay, you must create a new page overlay containing your logo or image.
  • Page 122: Using Windows Postscript Driver

    CD-ROM to print a document. PPDs, in combination with the PostScript driver, access printer features and allow the computer to communicate with the printer. An installation program for the PPDs is provided on the supplied software CD-ROM. This chapter includes:...
  • Page 123: Using Direct Print Utility

    Direct Print Utility program. • Depending on the memory size supported by your printer, PDF files can not be printed using the Direct Print Utility program. Expand the memory. • The Direct Print Utility program supports PDF version 1.4 and below.
  • Page 124: Sharing The Printer Locally

    Please refer to the OS Compatibility section of Printer Specifications in your Printer User’s Guide. • If you need to know the exact name of your printer, you can check the supplied CD-ROM. Setting Up a Host Computer Start Windows.
  • Page 125: Using Smart Panel

    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 (in Windows or Linux) or click (in Mac OS X) the Smart Panel icon and select your printer name.
  • Page 126: Opening The Troubleshooting Guide

    Driver Setting (Only for Windows) You can use the printer properties window, which allows you to access all of the printer options you need for using your printer. For details, See “Printer Settings” on page 14. Opening the Troubleshooting Guide Using the troubleshooting guide, you can view solutions for error status problems.
  • Page 127: 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 128: 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 129: Using Onscreen Help File

    •Settings Customizing settings of Scan To basic functions. Allows you to customize settings for Application, E-mail, OCR, and Web functions. 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.
  • Page 130: Using Your Printer In Linux

    • Printing a Document • Scanning a Document (for MFP device only) 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 131: 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 132: Using The Unified Driver Configurator

    Printers configuration has the two tabs; Printers and Classes. Printers Tab You can see the current system’s printer configuration by clicking on the printer icon button on the left side of the Unified Driver Configurator window. Switches to Printer configuration.
  • Page 133: Scanners Configuration (For Mfp Device Only)

    • Remove Class : Removes the selected printer class. Scanners Configuration (for MFP device only) 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 134: Configuring Printer Properties

    •Classes: shows the class that your printer is in. Click Add to Class to add your printer to a specific class or click Remove from Class to remove the printer from the selected class.
  • Page 135: 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 136: Using The Image Manager

    Click Delete. The setting is deleted from the list Using the Image Manager The Image Manager application provides you with menu commands and tools to edit your scanned image. Using Your Printer in Linux Use these tools to edit the image.
  • Page 137 Allows you to adjust the brightness or contrast of the image, or to invert the image. Shows the properties of the image. For further details about the Image Manager application, refer to the onscreen help. Using Your Printer in Linux...
  • Page 138: Chapter 10: Using Your Printer With A Macintosh (Scx-5530Fn Only )

    Macintosh computer, you can use the PostScript driver by installing the PPD file. Some printers do not support a network interface. Make sure that your printer supports a network interface by referring to Printer Specifications in your Printer User’s Guide.
  • Page 139: Setting Up The Printer

    SEC000xxxxxxxxx from the printer box, where the xxxxxxxxx varies depending on your machine. Click Add. If Auto Select does not work properly, select Samsung in Printer Model and your printer name in Model Name. Your machine appears on the Printer List and is set as the default printer.
  • Page 140: Printing

    • You can check your printer name in the supplied CD- ROM. Printing a Document When you print with a Macintosh, you need to check the printer software setting in each application you use. Follow these steps to print from a Macintosh.
  • Page 141: Printing Multiple Pages On One Sheet Of Paper

    Normal and Text Enhance. Fit to Page This printer feature allows you to scale your print job to any selected paper size regardless of the digital document size. This can be useful when you want to check fine details on a small document.
  • Page 142: Duplex Printing

    Select the Layout. ▲ Mac OS 10.3 Select a binding orientation from Two Sided Printing option. Click Print and the printer prints on both sides of the paper. If you have selected duplex printing and AUTION then try to print multiple copies of a document, the printer may not print the document in the way you want.
  • Page 143 32 printer properties 36 printing 36 scanning 37 Macintosh driver install 40 printing 42 scanning 44 setting up the printer 41 MFP driver, install Linux 32 n-up printing Macintosh 43 Windows 19 orientation, print 37 Windows 14 overlay...
  • Page 144 resolution printing 37 scanning Linux 37 SmarThru 29 TWAIN 31 WIA driver 31 scanning from Macintosh 44 setting darkness 16 favorites 18 image mode 16 resolution Macintosh 43 Windows 16 toner save 16 true-type option 16 software install Macintosh 40 Windows 5 reinstall Windows 11...

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