MFP Thank you for purchasing this Samsung multifunctional product. Your machine provides printing, copying, scanning, and faxing functions. With the machine, you can: SPECIAL FEATURES • Zoran IPS Emulation* compatible with PostScript 3 Emulation* (PS) enables PS printing.
FEATURES BY MODELS The machine is designed to support all of your document needs – from printing and copying, to more advanced networking solutions for your business. Basic features of this machine include; FEATURES SCX-6555N USB 2.0 USB Memory ...
Provides you with help information on printer driver properties and instructions for setting up the properties for printing. To access a printer driver help screen, click Help from the printer properties dialog box. Samsung website If you have Internet access, you can get help, support, printer drivers, manuals, and order information from the Samsung website, www.samsungprinter.com.
safety information IMPORTANT SAFETY SYMBOLS AND PRECAUTIONS What the icons and signs in this user manual mean: Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury or death. WARNING Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury or property damage. CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your laser MFP, follow these basic safety precautions:...
13. Unplug the machine from the telephone jack, PC and AC wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: • When any part of the power cord, plug or connecting cable is damaged or frayed. •...
During normal operation, this machine produces ozone. The ozone produced does not present a hazard to the operator. However, it is advisable that the machine be operated in a well ventilated area. If you need additional information about ozone, request your nearest Samsung dealer. MERCURY SAFETY Contains Mercury, Dispose According to Local, State or Federal Laws.(U.S.A.
CORRECT DISPOSAL OF BATTERIES IN THIS PRODUCT (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems.) This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed with other household waste at the end of their working life.
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RINGER EQUIVALENCE NUMBER The Ringer Equivalence Number and FCC Registration Number for this machine may be found on the label located on the bottom or rear of the machine. In some instances you may need to provide these numbers to the telephone company. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is a measure of the electrical load placed on the telephone line, and is useful for determining whether you have “overloaded”...
PBXs of the European countries: In the event of problems, you should contact the Euro QA Lab of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. in the first instance. The product has been tested against TBR21. To assist in the use and application of terminal equipment which complies with this standard, the European Telecommunication Standards Institute (ETSI) has issued an advisory document (EG 201 121) which contains notes and additional requirements to ensure network compatibility of TBR21 terminals.
ORIGINAL SSLEAY LICENSE Copyright (C) 1995-1998 Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com) All rights reserved. This package is an SSL implementation written by Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com). The implementation was written so as to conform with Netscapes SSL. This library is free for commercial and non-commercial use as long as the following conditions are aheared to. The following conditions apply to all code found in this distribution, be it the RC4, RSA, lhash, DES, etc., code;...
contents Features of your new laser MFP Safety Information INTRODUCTION Printer overview Front view Rear view Control panel overview Introducing the touch screen and useful buttons Touch screen Machine Setup button Job Status button Power Saver button Interrupt button Understanding the Status LED Menu overview Main screen Machine Setup button...
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Setting up an email account Storing email addresses Entering email addresses by the address book Entering email addresses by the keyboard Scanning originals and sending via Samsung Network Scan Manager (NetScan) Preparation for network scanning Scanning and sending via NetScan...
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contents Duplex Resolution Original Size Original Type Color Mode Darkness Erase Background Scan to Edge Quality File Format PDF Encryption Scan Preset BASIC PRINTING Printing a document Canceling a print job FAXING (OPTIONAL) Preparing to fax Understanding the Fax screen Basic tab Advanced tab Image tab...
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contents Adding documents to a reserved delay fax job Forwarding a received fax to other destination Forwarding a sent fax to other destination by a fax Forwarding a received fax to other destination by a fax Forwarding a sent fax to other destination by an email Forwarding a received fax to other destination by an email Forwarding a sent fax to other destination by server Forwarding a received fax to other destination by server...
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Cleaning the transfer unit Cleaning the scan unit Maintaining the Toner cartridge Toner cartridge storage Handling instructions Use of non-Samsung and refilled toner cartridge Estimated cartridge life Replacing the toner cartridge Maintaining the imaging unit Expected cartridge life Replacing the imaging unit...
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contents In the fuser area or around the toner cartridge In the paper exit area In the duplex unit area In the stacker (finisher) 105 Understanding display messages 108 Solving other problems Touch screen problem Paper feeding problems Printing problems Printing quality problems Copying problems Scanning problems...
introduction These are the main components of your machine: This chapter includes • Printer overview • Menu overview • Control panel overview • Supplied software • Introducing the touch screen and useful buttons • Printer driver features • Understanding the Status LED PRINTER OVERVIEW Front view DADF document output tray...
CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW Leads you to the machine setup and advanced Machine Setup settings. (See "Machine Setup" on page 79.) Shows the jobs currently running, queued jobs or Job Status completed jobs. Shows the status of your machine. (See Status "Understanding the Status LED"...
INTRODUCING THE TOUCH SCREEN AND • : This button allows you to move to Copy, Fax, Scan, USEFUL BUTTONS Document Box menu directly. • Machine Status: Shows the current status of the machine. Touch screen • Admin Setting: Allows an administrator to set up the machine. •...
Interrupt button Check the message on the display screen, and follow the instruction on the message or refer to Troubleshooting part. See When you press this button, the machine goes into interrupt mode which "Troubleshooting" on page 97. If the problem persists, call for service. means it stops a printing job for urgent copy job.
MENU OVERVIEW The control panel provides access to various menus to set up the machine or use the machine's functions. These menus can be accessed by pressing Machine Setup, Job Status, or touching menus on the display screen. Refer to the following diagram. Main screen The Main screen is shown on the display screen on the control panel.
CD and if you are a Linux OS user, • Number of copies download the software from the Samsung website (www.samsung.com/ In addition, you can use various special printing features. The following printer) and install.
getting started This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for setting up the machine. This chapter includes: • Setting up the hardware • Installing the software • Setting up the network • Machine's basic settings • System requirements • Understanding the keyboard SETTING UP THE HARDWARE 3.
If you are in a non-static IP address environment and need to set up a You can also set up the network settings through the network DHCP network protocol, go to http://developer.apple.com/networking/ administration programs. bonjour/download/, select the Bonjour program that is appropriate for •...
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE • Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher is the minimum requirement for all Windows operating systems. You have to install the machine software for printing. The software includes • Users who have an administrator right can install the software. drivers, applications, and other user friendly programs.
6. After the installation is finished, a window appears asking you to print a 2000m test page and to register yourself as a user of Samsung machines in order to receive information from Samsung. If you so desire, select the Dan hab yungh youq gij digih haijbaz 2000 m doxroengz haenx ancienz sawjyungh.
Setting the authentication password Setting job timeout To set your machine up or change the settings, you have to login. To When there is no input for a certain period of time, the machine exits the change password, follow the next steps. current location.
You can set the default values for copy, fax, email, scan and paper all at MAC address. (See "Printing a report" on page 89.) once. 2. From the Windows Start menu, select All Programs > Samsung 1. Press Machine Setup on the control panel. Network Printer Utilities > SetIP.
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Press the arrow key on the side for rotating between From, To, Cc, Bcc, Subject, Message in order. • Samsung Easy Document Creator is an application to help users scan, compile, and save documents in multiple formats, including .epub format. These documents can be shared via social networking sites or fax.
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 • Loading paper • Selecting print media • Setting the paper size and type LOADING ORIGINALS 3.
Some print media may meet all of the guidelines in this section and still not produce satisfactory results. This may be the result of improper handling, unacceptable temperature and humidity levels, or other variables over which Samsung has no control. • Before purchasing large quantities of print media, ensure that it meets the requirements specified in this user’s guide.
Specification on print media TYPE SIZE DIMENSIONS WEIGHT CAPACITY Plain paper Letter 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 inches) • 60 to 90 g/m (16 to 24 lb • 520 sheets of 75 g/m (20 lb bond) for the tray bond) paper for the tray Legal 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches)
Media sizes supported in each mode Guidelines for special print media MODE SIZE SOURCE MEDIA TYPE GUIDELINES Copy mode Letter, A4, Legal, • tray 1 Envelopes • Successful printing on envelopes depends upon the Oficio, Folio, • optional tray 2 quality of the envelopes.
MEDIA TYPE GUIDELINES MEDIA TYPE GUIDELINES Transparencies • To avoid damaging the machine, use only Preprinted • Letterhead must be printed with heat-resistant ink transparencies designed for use in laser printers. paper that will not melt, vaporize, or release hazardous •...
Using photographic paper or coated paper may cause problems, • If you experience problems with paper feed, place one sheet at a requiring repairs. Such repairs are not covered by Samsung’s time in the multi-purpose tray. warranty or service agreement.
In the multi-purpose tray 3. Load the paper. The multi-purpose tray can hold special sizes and types of print material, such as postcards, note cards, and envelopes. It is useful for single page printing on letterhead or colored paper. Tips on using the multi-purpose tray •...
4. Squeeze the multi-purpose tray paper width guides and adjust them to the width of the paper. Do not force too much, or the paper will be bent, which will result in a paper jam or skew. Depending on the media type you are using, keep the following loading guidelines: •...
copying This chapter gives you information about using your machine as a copy machine. This chapter includes • Understanding the Copy screen • Changing the settings for each copy • Copying originals • Using special copy features UNDERSTANDING THE COPY SCREEN Advanced tab When you press Copy on the Main screen, the Copy screen appears which has several tabs and lost of copying options.
Image tab 4. Select the tray by pressing the appropriate tray on screen. 5. Enter the number of copies using the number keypad, if necessary. If you want to copy originals on the scanner glass and copy more than two copies, the message Another Page? appears after the first page copied.
• Mixed Size (Letter & Legal): Allows for the use of both of Letter and • 1 -> 2 Sided, Rotate Side 2: Scans one side of the originals and Legal sized papers together, and the machine uses the proper-sized prints on both sides of the paper, but the information on the back paper from several trays.
Selecting the type of originals • Reverse 2 -> 2 Sided: Scans the both sides of originals and prints them on both sides of a paper. But the machine reverses the print Press the Basic tab and select an appropriate original type. out order of the originals.
• Off: Disables Job Build feature. 6. Turn the original over and place it on the scanner glass, where arrows • On: Enables Job Build feature. indicate as shown. Then, close the scanner lid. • Display Between Segments: After executing a segment, the job is paused with this screen.
Poster copying • Second Image Position: LEFT, TOP : X-105mm/Y-020mm, RIGHT, BOTTOM: X-205mm/Y-100mm Your original will be divided into 9 portions. You can paste the printed pages • Third Image Position: LEFT, TOP : X-000mm/Y-150mm, RIGHT, together to make one poster-sized document. This copy feature is available BOTTOM: X-100mm/Y-230mm only when you place originals on the scanner glass.
3. Select the tray in Paper Supply. 1. Place the originals face up in the DADF. Or place a single original face down on the scanner glass. (See "Loading originals" on page 32.) 4. Press the Advanced tab > Clone Copy. 2.
Shifting margins 8. Press OK. 9. Press Start on the control panel to begin copying. You can secure a room for binding by shifting the margin of a page. Erasing edges You can copy the original without any edges or margins. 1.
Overlay copying Multi-Bin If you scan and store the data such as format, you can copy the original with You can choose the output mode for printouts. the previously stored data. You can only use this feature if you have installed optional 2-Bin Finisher or 4-Bin Mailbox.
This chapter gives you information about the scanning method and the different ways to send the scanned file to the destination. This chapter includes • Scanning basics • Scanning originals and sending via Samsung Network Scan Manager • Understanding the Scan screen (NetScan) •...
Basic tab Scan to Server This section explains the Basic tab of Scan to Email and Scan to Server, and NetScan's basic screen. Scan to Email • SMB: Sends the scanned file to SMB. Press SMB for that option. • FTP: Sends the scanned file to FTP.
Image tab SCANNING ORIGINALS AND SENDING THROUGH EMAIL (SCAN TO EMAIL) You can scan the originals and email the scanned image to several destinations from the machine by email. Sending a scanned image to several destinations as an email attachment 1.
Setting up an email account 6. Set the scan quality by Duplex and Resolution. • Duplex: Sets this option for originals that are printed on one side To scan and send an image as an email attachment, you need to set up only, or on both sides.
This message shows only when the network administrator has set the 1. Make sure that your machine and the computer are connected to a authentication in SyncThru™ Web Service. (See "Managing your network and Samsung Network Scan Manager is running on the machine from the website" on page 96.) computer.
Resolution 5. Press On to enable job build function. You can adjust document resolution. Press Scan > Scan to Email (Or Scan to Server) > the Basic tab > Resolution. Use left/right arrows to toggle the values. The higher value you select the clear result you get.
Original Type Darkness You can set the original document type in order to enhance the quality of a You can select the degree of darkness of the scanned output. If your document being scanned. original document is light or faded, press the right arrow to make the output darker.
File Format 5. Enter the Owner Password to get a whole right about the PDF. 6. Enter the User Password to get an Access Permission set by the You can select the file format before you proceed with the scanning job. Access Permission menu below.
basic printing This chapter explains common printing tasks. This chapter includes: • Printing a document • Canceling a print job PRINTING A DOCUMENT Your machine allows you to print from various Windows, Macintosh, or Linux applications. The exact steps for printing a document may vary depending on the application you use.
faxing (optional) This chapter gives you information about using your machine as a fax machine. This chapter includes: • Preparing to fax • Using the polling option • Understanding the Fax screen • Printing a report after sending a fax •...
SENDING A FAX • Resolution: Adjusts the resolution options. • Saving to box: Sets the machine to save the originals to the document box for later use. This part explains how to send a fax, and the special methods of transmission.
5. Select Redial Term and Redial Times. • When you want to cancel a fax job, press Stop before the machine start transmission. Or press the Job Status button, and select the job you want to delete, press Delete. • If you used the scanner glass, the machine shows the message asking to place another page.
Sending a priority fax RECEIVING A FAX This function is used when a high priority fax need to be sent ahead of This section explains how to receive a fax, and the special receiving reserved operations. The original is scanned into memory and immediately methods available.
Receiving faxes manually using an extension ADJUSTING THE DOCUMENT SETTINGS telephone Before sending a fax, you can adjust the document settings, such as This feature works best when you are using an extension telephone resolution, darkness, color, duplex and so forth. Refer to explanation of this connected to the EXT socket on the back of your machine.
Erase Background • Apply: Inputs the selected fax number to the sending fax number list in the Basic tab. You can lighten, reduce or delete the dark backgrounds from scanned • Cancel: Cancels the current job and goes to the previous screen. colored paper or newspaper originals.
Setting up a fax phonebook using SyncThru™ Web 6. Select the Delete On Poll option. If you select Off, the sent fax data will be remained in the machine’s memory even after it’s printing. If you Service select On, the fax data will be deleted at the printing point. You can store fax numbers conveniently from the networked computer 7.
4. Press On. 4. Press down arrow on the right side. 5. Press Send Batch. 6. Press On. 7. Press OK. • When you send a fax, if a fax number is same as the number in delay fax, the machine asks whether you want to add more documents to reserved delay fax.
Forwarding a sent fax to other destination by an Forwarding a received fax to other destination by email server If Forward to Email Setting is on, this option will be grayed out. The server setting must If Forward to Server Setting is on, this option will be grayed out. be done in SyncThru™...
using USB memory device This chapter explains how to use a USB memory device with your machine. This chapter includes: • About USB memory • Scan to USB • Understanding the USB screen • Changing the scan feature settings • Plugging in a USB memory device •...
Advanced tab • Do not remove the USB memory device while the machine is in operation, or writing to or reading from USB memory. The machine warranty does not cover damage caused by use’s misuse. • If your USB memory device has certain features, such as security settings and password settings, your machine may not automatically detect it.
Original Type • Scan Preset: Automatically changes some scan options such as file format, resolution, and more. You can adjust options to fit each You can set the original document type in order to enhance the quality of a specific purpose. (See "Scan Preset" on page 71.) document being scanned.
Darkness • Sharing and Printing: Produces a small-sized file for normal quality documents. You can select the degree of darkness of the scanned output. If your • High Quality Printing: Set this option for high quality output with the original document is light or faded, press the right arrow to make the output largest file size.
PRINTING FROM A USB MEMORY DEVICE You can directly print files stored on a USB memory device. You can print TIFF, BMP, JPEG, and PRN files. Direct Print option supported file types: • PRN: Only files created by provided driver with your machine are compatible.
using document box This chapter explains how to use Document Box with your machine. This chapter includes: • About Document Box • Storing documents to Document box • Understanding the Document box screen ABOUT DOCUMENT BOX Document Box Screen The Document Box feature makes it possible to store scanned data to the hard drive.
Box Adding Screen • Add From Scan: Lets you add a new document from scanning. • Detail: Shows a document’s information. You can create a new box to store your scanned data. To add a new • Search: Searches a file with a document name or an owner name. Document Box, press Add on the Document Box screen.
Storing documents during copy, scan, fax function During copying, scanning, or faxing, you can save the scanned originals to Document Box in your machine. 1. Place the originals face up in the DADF. Or you can use the scanner glass with a single original document, face down. 2.
using standard workflow This chapter explains how to use standard workflow with your machine. This chapter includes: • About Standard Workflow • Various Operations with Workform • Understanding the Standard Workflow Screen ABOUT STANDARD WORKFLOW Workflow Screen Favorite Tab Standard Workflow is a feature for users to conveniently operate jobs with pre-arranged task sets called workform.
Transmit Tab • Type: Shows the workform is locked by the creator or not. • Name: Shows the workform name. • Transmit: Shows the workform’s transmit module name. • Input: Shows the workform’s input module name. • Status: shows the setting status. To create a workform, you have to •...
You can forward the received fax to another destinations. To forward a fax, your machine checks caller’s ID that the fax service provides. When the caller is also Samsung’s fax machine, your machine checks the fax number that the user defined for the machine information.
machine status and advanced setup This chapter explains how to browse the current status of your machine, and the method of setting for the advanced machine setup. Please read this chapter carefully in order to use your machine's diverse features. This chapter includes: •...
BROWSING THE MACHINE’S STATUS GENERAL SETTINGS You can browse the machine information and validate some features of the Before you get ready to using the machine, it is recommended to set up the machine. machine parameters. 1. Press Machine Setup on the control panel. 1.
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OPTION DESCRIPTION OPTION DESCRIPTION Timers The machine cancels a printing job if data does Contention This feature lets you to select the priority between not be received in specific time. copy jobs and print jobs. Management • System Timeout: The machine returns to the •...
FAX SETUP OPTION DESCRIPTION This machine offers you with various options to you for setting up the fax Multi-Bin You can set the output mode for multiple bin from system. You can change the default settings for your preferences and the following options: needs.
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OPTION DESCRIPTION OPTION DESCRIPTION Secure Receive You may need to prevent your received faxes from Toll Save Set the machine to send a fax in the toll save time being accessed by unauthorized people. This for saving. (See "Sending a fax in toll save feature restricts printing of received faxes when time"...
NETWORK SETUP SECURITY You may set up the network with the machine's touch screen. Before doing This feature lets you control and lock all outgoing data, or change the that, you must have the information concerning the type of network password.
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OPTION OPTION DESCRIPTION OPTION OPTION DESCRIPTION Authentication It disables Authentication Authentication Foreign Device When you install the optional FDI Method. kit, select Foreign Device Method Authentication Method Interface Interface Configuration Setup to (Continue) activate it. Local It enables the local authentication •...
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User Authentication Method OPTION OPTION DESCRIPTION If you are an administrator, you can enable authentication service before using the machine to improve security for the device. If user Accounting No Accounting It disables accounting features. authentication service has been activated, only authorized users can Method use the device.
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7. Click on User Profile and check the users. 10. Select Authentication method. There are two options for LDAP server login: • You can create a new role group by clicking on the Add button. • If you want add the information to Address Book, check the Anonymous: This is used to bind with null password and login ID Automatically add your information to Address Book option.
OPTIONAL SERVICE When you want to add the optional features for this machine, you have to OPTION DESCRIPTION install the optional kit and then set the machine to enable and activate those features. Follow the next steps to enable those features. Job Log You can enable (or disable) job log to record job 1.
DOCUMENT BOX MANAGEMENT OPTION DESCRIPTION You can set a person performing deletion of the public boxes in User Box. Complete To add a completion notification in your workform, 1. Press Machine Setup on the control panel. enable this option. Notification 2.
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OPTION OPTION DESCRIPTION Report Configuration You can print a report on the machine's overall configuration. Report Fax Report You can set to print the information of a fax reports. • Multi Send Report: When you fax to several destination, set this option to print a transmission report.
maintenance This chapter provides information for maintaining your machine and the toner cartridge. This chapter includes • Printing a machine report • Cleaning your machine • Monitoring the supplies life • Maintaining the Toner cartridge • Finding the serial number •...
CLEANING YOUR MACHINE To maintain print and scan quality, follow the cleaning procedures below each time the toner cartridge is replaced or if print and scan quality problems occur. • Cleaning the cabinet of the machine with cleaning materials containing large amounts of alcohol, solvent, or other strong substances can discolor or distort the cabinet.
Use of non-Samsung and refilled toner cartridge Samsung Electronics does not recommend or approve the use of non- Samsung brand toner cartridges in your printer including generic, store brand, refilled, or remanufactured toner cartridges.
4. Lift the locking lever and pull the toner cartridge out. 9. Turn the cartridge locking lever toward the left until you hear a 'click'. 10. Close the front cover, then the side cover. After replacing the toner cartridge, wait for several minutes without 5.
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2. Open the front cover. 5. Pull the used imaging unit out. 6. Remove the new imaging unit from its bag. 3. Turn the cartridge locking lever toward the right until you hear a 'click', to 7. Open the carefully pull the seal tape out of the cartridge. release the toner cartridge.
11. Turn the cartridge locking lever toward the left until you hear a 'click'. WEBSITE If you have connected your machine to a network and set up TCP/IP network parameters correctly, you can manage the machine via Samsung’s SyncThru™ Web Service, an embedded web server. Use SyncThru™ Web Service to: •...
troubleshooting This chapter gives helpful information for what to do if you encounter an error. This chapter includes: • Tips for avoiding paper jams • Understanding display messages • Clearing document jams • Solving other problems • Clearing paper jams TIPS FOR AVOIDING PAPER JAMS 2.
Misfeed of exiting paper Roller misfeed 1. Remove the remaining documents from the DADF. 1. Open the scanner lid. 2. Open the DADF cover. 2. Grasp the misfeed paper, and remove the paper from the feed area by carefully pulling it to the right using both hands. scanner lid 3.
CLEARING PAPER JAMS In the tray 1 1. Pull out the paper tray to open. After you pull it out completely, lift the When a paper jam occurs, the warming message appears on the display front part of the tray up slightly to release the tray from the machine. screen.
4. Carefully remove the misfeed paper in the direction shown. 2. Open the inner cover of tray 2. 5. Close the side cover and insert the paper tray. Lower the rear part of the Tray to align the rear edge with the corresponding slot of the machine, 3.
6. Remove the paper in the direction shown. To avoid tearing the paper, 2. Open the inner cover of the high capacity feeder. pull it out gently and slowly. 7. Insert the tray 2 and close the two covers. 3. Pull the jammed paper out, in the direction shown, pulling gently and slowly in order to avoid tearing the paper.
5. Lift the front part of the tray slightly up to release the tray from the 7. Insert the optional high capacity feeder and close the two covers. machine. In the multi-purpose tray 1. If the paper is not feeding properly, pull the paper out of 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 6.
In the fuser area or around the toner cartridge In the paper exit area The fuser area is hot. Take care when removing paper from the 1. Open the side cover. machine. 2. Gently pull the paper out through the exit area. 1.
3. Remove the jammed paper. 5. Close the stacker front cover. Paper jam inside finisher, Paper jam inside finisher’s duplex 1. Open the stacker front cover. 4. Close the side cover. In the stacker (finisher) Paper jam in front of finisher 2.
Imaging unit is The toner in the Replace the imaging to browse detailed information on the supplies. imaging unit has run unit with a Samsung- empty. Replace it out. genuine toner cartridge. (See "Replacing the imaging unit" on page 94.)
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MEANING MESSAGE MEANING SOLUTIONS SOLUTIONS Imaging unit is not The imaging unit you Install a Samsung- Original paper jam The lead edge of the Open the DADF cover have installed is not genuine imaging unit, document failed to and remove the compatible.
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IP elsewhere. address. address already in use. Check it Toner cartridge is The toner cartridge Install a Samsung- you have installed is genuine toner cartridge, not compatible. not for your machine. designed for your Check user’s guide machine.
SOLVING OTHER PROBLEMS CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS The following chart lists some conditions that may occur and the The paper keeps • There is too much paper in the tray. Remove recommended solutions. Follow the suggested solutions until the problem is jamming.
The machine is not Select Samsung SCX-6x55 The machine The paper option For many software selected as the Series PCL 6 or Samsung that was selected in applications, the paper selects print default printer. SCX-6x55 Series PS as your the printer properties...
Printing quality problems CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS If the inside of the machine is dirty or paper has been loaded improperly, you may notice a reduction in print quality. See the table below to clear the Pages print, but The toner cartridge Redistribute the toner, if problem.
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CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS White Spots White spots appears on the page: Vertical repetitive If marks repeatedly appear on the printed side of the page at even intervals: • The paper is too rough and a lot of dirt from defects •...
CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS Curl or wave • Ensure that the paper is loaded properly. Character Voids Character voids are white areas within parts of characters that should be solid black: • Check the paper type and quality. Both high •...
CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS Copy image is • Ensure that the original is face down on the The unit scans very • Check if the machine is printing received skewed. scanner glass or face up in the DADF. slowly.
Fax problems CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS Faxes do not store in There may not be enough memory space to store the fax. If the display shows the low Fax memory. The machine is not • Unplug the power cord and plug it in again. memory is full.
Common Linux problems POSSIBLE PROBLEM SOLUTION CAUSE CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS The machine It might take Try to print with the latest The machine does • Check if the printer driver is installed in your longer to print Adobe Reader program or does not staple not print.
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CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS Some color images This is a known bug in Ghostscript (until GNU The machine does • Check if your machine is attached to your Ghostscript version 7.xx) when the base color come out in not appear on the computer.
CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS The machine does • Check if a document is loaded into the The document has Update your Mac OS to OS 10.3.3. or higher. not scan. machine. printed, but the print job • Check if your machine is connected to the has not disappeared computer.
ordering supplies and accessories This chapter provides information on purchasing cartridges and accessories available for your machine. This chapter includes: • Supplies • How to purchase • Accessories The optional parts or features may differ by countries. Contact your ACCESSORY DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER sales representatives whether the part you want is available in your...
Italia, France, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, Hungary. HOW TO PURCHASE 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 and select your country/region to obtain information on calling for technical support.
Your machine is a full-featured model that has been optimized to meet most of your printing needs. Recognizing that each user may have different requirements, however, Samsung makes several accessories available to enhance your machine’s capabilities. This chapter includes •...
Devices and Printers. For Windows Server 2008 R2, select Control Panel > Hardware > Devices and Printers. 4. Select the Samsung SCX-6x55 Series PS printer. 5. Click the right mouse button on the printer icon and select Properties. 6. Select Device Settings.
5. Place the staple cartridge back into the stapler unit. 6. Slide the stapler unit in until it locks in place. 7. Close the finisher cover. ENABLING FAX FEATURE AFTER INSTALLING THE FAX OPTION KIT After installing the Fax kit, you have to set up the machine in order to use this function.
specifications This chapter guides you about this machine’s specifications such as various features. This chapter includes; • General specifications • Scanner specifications • Printer specifications • Facsimile specifications (optional) • Copier specifications GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Item Description Imaging unit Approx. 80,000 pages Item Description yield...
a. Print speed will be affected by operating system used, computing Item Description performance, application software, connect on method, media type, media size, and job complexity. Color bit depth • Internal: 36 bits b. Please visit www.samsungprinter.com to download the latest software •...
glossary DADF The following glossary helps you get familiar with the product by understanding the terminologies commonly used with printing as well A Duplex Automatic Document Feeder (DADF) is a mechanism that will as mentioned in this user's guide. automatically feed and flip over an original sheet of paper so that the machine can scan on both sides of the paper.
Emulation IEEE 1284 Emulation is a technique of one machine obtaining the same results as The 1284 parallel port standard was developed by the Institute of another. Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). The term "1284-B" refers to a specific connector type on the end of the parallel cable that attaches to An emulator duplicates the functions of one system with a different the peripheral (for example, a printer).
JPEG Originals Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG) is a most commonly used The first example of something, such as a document, photograph or text, standard method of lossy compression for photographic images. It is the etc, which is copied, reproduced or translated to produce others, but format used for storing and transmitting photographs on the World Wide which is not itself copied or derived from something else.
Watermark Server Message Block (SMB) is a network protocol mainly applied to A watermark is a recognizable image or pattern in paper that appears share files, printers, serial ports, and miscellaneous communications lighter when viewed by transmitted light. Watermarks were first between nodes on a network.
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printing problem solving 109 57, 71 USB memory 72 clearing paper from the duplex unit area On Hook Dial problem, solve 103, 102, 100, 101, 104, 103, 99, 98 sending a fax 61 tips for avoiding paper jams 97 Linux 115 printing quality 110 optional service jam, clear...
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scanning tray color mode 56, 70 adjusting the width and length 36 darkness 56, 71 optional tray 18 enabling the scan kit option 88, 56, 71 tray1 18 file format 57, 71 original size 55, 70, 56, 70 printing an email report 91 quality 56, 71 USB flash memory resolution 55, 70...
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This user’s guide is provided for information purposes only. All information included herein is subject to change without notice. Samsung Electronics is not responsible for any direct or indirect damages, arising from or related to use of this user’s guide.
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Software section Contents 1. Installing Printer Software in Windows Installing Printer Software ......................5 Installing Software for Local Printing ................. 5 Installing Software for Network Printing ................8 Reinstalling Printer Software ....................11 Removing Printer Software ..................... 12 2. Basic Printing Printing a Document ......................
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6. Sharing the Printer Locally Setting Up a Host Computer ....................27 Setting Up a Client Computer ....................27 7. Scanning Using Samsung Easy Document Creator ................... 28 Understanding Samsung Easy Document Creator .............. 28 Using features ......................30 Plug-ins ........................31 Scanning Process with TWAIN-enabled Software ................
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Windows Vista ......................32 Windows 7 ........................32 8. Using Smart Panel Understanding Smart Panel ....................33 Opening the Troubleshooting Guide ..................34 Changing the Smart Panel Program Settings ................34 9. Using Your Printer in Linux Getting Started ........................35 Installing the Unified Linux Driver ....................
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Changing Printer Settings ....................46 Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper ..............48 Duplex Printing ......................48 Scanning ..........................49...
Typical Installation Installing Printer This is recommended for most users. All components necessary for printer operations will be installed. Software in Windows Make sure that the printer is connected to your computer and powered on. This chapter includes: Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. •...
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.
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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 : If your printer is not already connected to the to receive information from Samsung, select the checkbox computer, the following window will appear.
Installing Software for Network Select Typical installation for a network printer. Click Next. Printing When you connect your printer to a network, you must first configure the TCP/IP settings for the printer. After you have assigned and verified the TCP/IP settings, you are ready to install the software on each computer on the network.
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After the installation is finished, a window appears asking Click Next. you to print a test page and to register yourself as a user of Samsung Printers in order to receive information from Samsung. If you so desire, select the corresponding checkbox(es) and click Finish.
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After the installation is finished, a window appears asking you to print a test page and to register yourself as a user of Samsung Printers in order to receive information from Samsung. If you so desire, select the corresponding checkbox(es) and click Finish.
Reinstalling Printer Software : If your printer is not already connected to the computer, the following window will appear. 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 The list of printers available on the network appears.
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. Select the components you want to remove and then click Next.
Open the document you want to print. Basic Printing Select Print from the File menu. The Print window is displayed. It may look slightly different depending on your This chapter explains the printing options and common printing application. tasks in Windows. The basic print settings are selected within the Print window.
Printing to a file (PRN) Printer Settings You will sometimes need to save the print data as a file for your You can use the printer properties window, which allows you to purpose. access all of the printer options you need when using your printer.
Layout Tab Paper Tab The Layout tab provides options to adjust how the document Use the following options to set the basic paper handling appears on the printed page. The Layout Options includes specifications when you access the printer properties. See Multiple Pages per Side, Poster Printing and Booklet “Printing a Document”...
Graphics Tab Plain Paper: Normal plain paper. Select this type if your printer is monochrome and printing on the 16 lb (60 g/m ) cotton paper. Use the following Graphic options to adjust the print quality for Recycled Paper: 20 lb to 24 lb (75~90 g/m ) recycled paper.
Extras Tab Advanced Options You can set advanced settings by clicking the Advanced You can select output options for your document. See “Printing Options button. a Document” on page 13 for more information about accessing • TrueType Options: This option determines what the driver the printer properties.
• Use Printer Fonts: When Use Printer Fonts is checked, the Right-click on the printer driver icon and select printer uses the fonts that are stored in its memory (resident Properties. fonts) to print your document, rather than downloading the fonts used in your document.
Advanced Printing Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper (N-Up Printing) This chapter explains printing options and advanced printing tasks. You can select the number of pages to print on a single sheet of paper. To print more than one page per sheet, the pages will be reduced in size and arranged in the order you specify.
Printing Posters Printing Booklets This feature allows you to print a single-page document onto 4, 9, or 16 sheets of paper, for the purpose of pasting the sheets together to form one poster-size document. To change the print settings from your software application, access printer properties.
Printing on Both Sides of Paper Printing a Reduced or Enlarged Document You can print on both sides of a sheet of paper. Before printing, decide how you want your document oriented. You can change the size of a page’s content to appear larger or The options are: smaller on the printed page.
Editing a Watermark Using Watermarks To change the print settings from your software application, access printer properties. See “Printing a The Watermark option allows you to print text over an existing Document” on page 13. document. For example, you may want to have large gray letters reading “DRAFT”...
Using a Page Overlay Using Overlays After an overlay has been created, it is ready to be printed with your document. To print an overlay with a document: Create or open the document you want to print. What is an Overlay? To change the print settings from your software An overlay is text and/or images stored in the computer hard application, access printer properties.
Advanced Using Windows You can use advanced settings by clicking the Advanced button. PostScript Driver If you want to use the PostScript driver provided with your system 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.
Using Direct Printing Printing Utility There are several ways you can print using Direct Printing Utility. This chapter explains how to use Direct Printing Utility to print PDF files without having to open the files. From the Direct Printing Utility window AUTION •...
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The selected PDF file is sent to the printer. Using Direct Printing Utility...
Sharing the Printer Setting Up a Host Computer Locally Start Windows. From the Start menu select Printers and Faxes. You can connect the printer directly to a selected computer, which is called “host computer,” on the network. Double-click your printer driver icon. The following procedure is for Windows XP.
Samsung software or the WIA including .epub format. These documents can be shared via driver.
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Provides more in-depth options for scanning documents on a one- by-one basis. : Text Converting will only be available after installing the optical character recognition (OCR) software proivided in a separate installation file. • Image Scanning: Use for scanning single or mulitple pictures.
Click on Save (Saving a Scan), Send ( E-mailing a Scan), network with network administrator. To guarantee correct or Share (Uploading). functioning of SNS upload in Samsung Easy Document Creator, unrestricted network environment is needed for HTTPS : If there is room on the document glass, more than communication.
Converting to an E-Book Scanning Process with TWAIN- Scan Directly enabled Software Place a single document face down on the document glass, or load the documents face up into the document feeder. If you want to scan documents using other software, you will Click E-Book Conversion from the home screen.
Windows XP/Server 2003 Click Start → Control Panel → Hardware and Sound → Devices and Printers. Load the document(s) face up into the DADF (or ADF). Click right button of mouse on device driver icon in Printers and Faxes → Start Scan. New Scan Place a single document face down on the document application appears.
Smart Panel. install. OTES OTES • If you have already installed more than one Samsung printer, first select the printer model you want in order to • To use this program, you need: use the corresponding Smart Panel. Right-click (in Windows...
Opening the Troubleshooting Changing the Smart Panel Guide Program Settings Using the troubleshooting guide, you can view solutions for Right-click (in Windows or Linux) or click (in Mac OS X) the error status problems. Smart Panel icon and select Options. Right-click (in Windows or Linux) or click (in Mac OS X) the Select the settings you want from the Options window.
You need to download Linux software package from the Samsung website (www.samsung.com/printer) to install the printer softwares. Samsung’s Unified Linux Driver package contains printer and scanner drivers, providing the ability to print documents and scan images. The package also delivers powerful applications for configuring your machine and further processing of the scanned documents.
: You must log in as a super user (root) to install the printer software. If you are not a super user, ask your system administrator. From the Samsung website, download and unpack the Unified Linux Driver package to your computer. The installation program has added the Unified Driver Click the icon at the bottom of the desktop.
Click Next. 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.
• Remove Printer: removes the selected printer. In this window, you can monitor the activity of scanner devices, • Set as Default: sets the current printer as a default view a list of installed Samsung MFP devices, change device printer. properties, and scan images.
The Samsung Unified Linux Driver package provides an • Connection: allows you to view or select another port. If appropriate port sharing mechanism that is used by Samsung you change the printer port from USB to parallel or vice printer and scanner drivers. The drivers address their devices versa while in use, you must re-configure the printer port via so-called MFP ports.
Printer list and click Properties. Printing Files Click. 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.
The document is scanned and the image preview appears in the Preview Pane. Scanning a Document You can scan a document using the Unified Driver Configurator window. Double-click the Unified Driver Configurator on your desktop. Click the button to switch to Scanners Configuration. Drag the pointer to Select the scanner on the list.
If you want to edit the scanned image, use the toolbar. For You can use the following tools to edit the image: further details about editing an image, see page 42. Tools Function When you are finished, click Save on the toolbar. Select the file directory where you want to save the image Saves the image.
Using Your Printer with Installing Software a Macintosh The PostScript driver CD-ROM that came with your machine provides you with the PPD file to use the PS driver, Apple LaserWriter driver, for printing on a Macintosh computer. Your machine supports Macintosh systems with a built-in USB Also, it provides you with the Twain driver for scanning on a interface or a 10/100 Base-TX network interface card.
Model Name. Enter the password and click OK. • For MAC OS 10.4, if Auto Select does not work properly, select Samsung in Print Using and your printer name Click Continue. in Model. Select Uninstall from the Installation Type and then Click •...
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 10.5~10.6, if Auto Select does not work properly, select Select a driver to use...
Changing Printer Settings Printing You can use advanced printing features when using your printer. From your Macintosh application, select Print from the File menu. The printer name which appears in the printer properties OTES window may differ depending on the printer in use. Except for •...
Graphics Printer Features The Graphics tab provides options for selecting This tab provides options for selecting the paper type and Resolution(Quality) and Color Mode. Select Graphics adjusting print quality. Select Printer Features from the form the Presets' drop-down list to access the graphic Presets' drop-down list to access the following features: features.
Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet Duplex Printing of Paper You can print on both sides of the paper. Before printing in the duplex mode, decide on which edge you will be binding your You can print more than one page on a single sheet of paper. finished document.
Scanning You can scan docoments using Image Capture. Macintosh OS offers Image Capture, you do not need to install other TWAIN- compliant softwares. Make sure that your machine and computer are turned on and properly connected to each other. Load the document(s) face up into the DADF (or ADF). OR place a single document face down on the document glass.
OFTWARE SECTION NDEX copy 25 paper type, set advanced printing, use 19 Layout properties, set print 36 Windows 15 poster, print 20 Linux PostScript driver driver, install 32 installing 24 printer properties 36 booklet printing 20 print printing 36 document 13 scanning 37 fit to page 21 from Macintosh 43...
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scanning Linux 37 TWAIN 29 WIA driver 29 scanning from Macintosh 46 setting darkness 16 favorites 18 image mode 16 resolution Windows 16 toner save 16 true-type option 16 software install Macintosh 40 Windows 5 reinstall Windows 11 system requirements Macintosh 40 uninstall Windows 12...