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  • Page 1 Monochrome Laser Multifunction User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 © 2008 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. 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 changes, direct or indirect damages, arising from or related to use of this user’s guide.
  • Page 3 SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE 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...
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ONTENTS About this user’s guide ...i Finding more information ...i Safety and Regulatory Information ... ii 1. Introduction Special features ... 1.1 Machine overview ... 1.2 Front view ... 1.2 Rear view ... 1.3 Control panel overview ... 1.4 2. Software overview Supplied software ...
  • Page 6 Selecting the type of original ... 5.1 6. Scanning Scanning basics ... 6.1 Scanning to an application using a local connection ... 6.1 Setting scan information in Samsung Scan Manager ... 6.2 7. Basic printing Printing a document ... 7.1 Canceling a print job ... 7.1 8.
  • Page 7 Printer specifications ... 11.1 Copier specifications ... 11.2 Scanner specifications ... 11.2 12. Glossary Index...

  • Page 8: About This User's Guide

    To access a printer driver help screen, click Help from the printer properties dialog box. If you have Internet access, you can get help, support, printer drivers, manuals, and order information from the Samsung website, www.samsungprinter.com.

  • Page 9: Safety And Regulatory Information

    Safety and Regulatory Information Important Precautions and Safety Information When using this machine, these basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock and injury to people: Read and understand all instructions. Use common sense whenever operating electrical appliances. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the machine and in the literature accompanying the machine.

  • Page 10: Ozone Safety

    However, it is advisable that the machine be operated in a well ventilated area. If you need additional information about ozone, please request your nearest Samsung dealer. California USA Only This Perchlorate warning applies only to primary CR (Manganese Dioxide) Lithium coin cells in the product sold or distributed ONLY in California USA.
  • Page 11 Canadian Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus”, ICES-003 of the Industry and Science Canada. Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur: “Appareils Numériques”, ICES-003 édictée par l’Industrie et Sciences Canada.

  • Page 12: Regulatory Compliance Statements

    PSTNs and compatible PBXs of the European countries: In the event of problems, you should contact the Euro QA Lab of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. in the first instance. The product has been tested against TBR21. To assist in the use and...
  • Page 13 Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane. IEEE 802.11 (also known as wireless Ethernet) and Bluetooth communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication. In environments where the risk of interference to other devices or services is harmful or perceived as harmful, the option to use a wireless device may be restricted or...

  • Page 14: Openssl License

    OPENSSL LICENSE Copyright (c) 1998-2001 The OpenSSL Project. All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
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  • Page 16: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Samsung multifunctional product. Your machine provides printing, copying and scanning functions. This chapter includes: • Special features • Machine overview • Control panel overview Caution •This product is high glossy. Please be careful of surface scratch during installation.

  • Page 17: Machine Overview

    These are the main components of your machine. Front view control panel scanner lid top cover output tray output support tray Note • All illustrations on this user’s guide may differ from your machine. • The surface of the output tray may become hot if you print a large number of pages at once. Please make sure that you do not touch the surface, and do not allow children near it.

  • Page 18: Rear View

    Rear view rear cover power switch power receptacle USB port Network port <Introduction>...

  • Page 19: Control Panel Overview

    Blinks when the paper in the tray is empty. • toner LED Blinks when the toner cartridge is almost empty or is not Samsung- genuine cartridge. If it blinks rapidly, the toner cartridge is totally empty. Check the display message and replace the toner cartridge.

  • Page 20: Software Overview

    Software overview This chapter gives you an overview of the software that comes with your machine. Further details on how to use the software are explained in the Software section. This chapter includes: • Supplied software • Printer driver features •...

  • Page 21: Printer Driver Features

    Printer driver features Your printer drivers support the following standard features: • 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: Feature Windows...
  • Page 22 Macintosh Requirements (recommended) Operating System Mac OS X • Intel • 128 MB for a Power-PC 10.3 ~ 10.4 Processor based Mac (512 MB). • Power PC • 512 MB for an Intel- G4 /G5 based Mac (1 GB) Mac OS X •...

  • Page 23: Getting Started

    Getting Started This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for setting up the machine. This chapter includes: • Setting up the hardware • Setting up the network • Using a wired network • Using a wireless network • Altitude adjustment Setting up the hardware This section shows the steps to set up the hardware which is explained in the Quick Install Guide.

  • Page 24: Setting Up The Network

    Setting up the network You need to set up the network protocols on the machine (;printer) to use it in the network environment. If you use your machine in the wired network, refer to 'Using a wired network'. If you use your network printer in the wireless network, refer to See "Using a wireless network"...

  • Page 25: Network Parameter Setting

    • Click Windows Firewall. • Turn firewall off. • Disable the firewall. From the Windows Start menu, select All Programs > Samsung Network Printer Utilities > SetIP > SetIP. Click on the icon(third from left) in the SetIP window to open the TCP/IP configuration window.

  • Page 26: Using A Wireless Network

    Network Configuration Report page. After the installation is finished, a window appears asking you to print a test page and to register yourself as a user of Samsung machines in order to receive information from Samsung. If you so desire, select the corresponding checkbox(es) and click Finish.

  • Page 27: Printing Configuration Report

    • Double click Security Center. • Click Windows Firewall. • Disable the firewall. From the Windows Start menu, select All Programs > Samsung Network Printer Utilities > SetIP > SetIP. Click on the icon(third from left) in the SetIP window to open the TCP/IP configuration window.

  • Page 28: Network Parameter Setting

    • IP Address: Enter a new IP address for your printer the same as the computer’s IP address except for the last number. For example, if your computer’s IP address is 192.168.1.150, enter 192.168.1.X. (X is number between 1 and 254 other than the computer’s address.) •...

  • Page 29: Configuring The Machine's Wireless Network

    Configuring the machine’s wireless network Before starting you will need to know the SSID of your wireless network and the Network Key if it is encrypted. This information was set when the access point was installed. If you do not know about your wireless environment, please ask the person who has set up your network.

  • Page 30: Installing The Software

    8.1.) After the installation is finished, a window appears asking you to print a test page and to register yourself as a user of Samsung machines in order to receive information from Samsung. If you so desire, select the corresponding checkbox(es) and click Finish.

  • Page 31: Altitude Adjustment

    OS, refer to the corresponding Windows User's Guide or online help. Click the Windows Start menu. Select Printers and Faxes. Select Samsung SCX-4500W Series icon. Right-click on the printer driver icon and select Properties. Click the Printer tab and select the High Altitude Correction. Click OK.

  • Page 32: Loading Originals And Print Media

    Loading originals and print media This chapter introduces you how to load originals and print media into your machine. This chapter includes: • Loading originals • Selecting print media • Loading paper in the tray • Setting the paper size and type Loading originals You can use the scanner glass to load an original for copying and scanning.

  • Page 33: 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 34: Specifications On Print Media

    Specifications on print media Note • Due to the nature of the product, the envelope type of media cannot be used with your machine. •Use the print media type mentioned below only. Type Size Letter JIS B5 Plain paper ISO B5 Executive Transparency Letter, A4...

  • Page 35: Guidelines For Special Print Media

    Guidelines for special print media Media type Guidelines Transparencies • To avoid damaging the machine, use only transparencies designed for use in laser machines. • Transparencies used in the machine must be able to withstand the machine’s fusing temperature. Check your machine’s specification to view the fusing temperature, see page 11.1.

  • Page 36: Loading Paper In The Tray

    Loading paper in the tray Load the print media you use for the majority of your print jobs in the tray. The tray can hold a maximum of 100 sheets of 75 g/m paper. Press the tray open button, then the tray pops out. Pull the tray completely out.

  • Page 37: Setting The Paper Size And Type

    After inserting paper into the tray, while pinching the paper width guide as shown, move it toward the stack of paper until it lightly touches the side of the stack. Do not press the guide too tightly to the edge of the paper; the guide may bend the paper. Note •...

  • Page 38: Copying

    Setting the paper size Ensure that you have installed the printer driver with the provided Printer Software CD. Click Windows Start > Programs or All Programs > Samsung SCX-4500W Series > Smart Panel. Click Printer Setting. Click Copy > Paper Size. Select the appropriate value from the dropdown list, and then click Apply.

  • Page 39: Scanning

    • To add or delete the folder where the scanned file is saved, add or delete the application program in Samsung Scan Manager >Set Scan Button. • You can use Twain driver to scan quickly in Samsung Scan Manager program. • You can also scan by pressing Window’s Start > Control Panel >...

  • Page 40: Setting Scan Information In Samsung Scan Manager

    Setting scan information in Samsung Scan Manager You can find out about Samsung Scan Manager program information and installed scan driver's condition. Also, you can change scan settings and add or delete the folders where scanned documents to computer are save in Samsung Scan Manager program.

  • Page 41: Basic Printing

    For Windows 2000, select Settings and then Printers. For Windows XP/2003, select Printers and Faxes. For Windows Vista, select Control Panel and than Printers. Double-click the Samsung SCX-4500W Series icon. From the Document menu, select Cancel. Note You can also access this window by simply double-clicking the printer icon at the bottom right corner of the Windows desktop.

  • Page 42: Maintenance

    Maintenance This chapter provides information for maintaining your machine and the toner cartridge. This chapter includes: • Printing a machine report • Cleaning your machine • Maintaining the cartridge • Redistributing toner • Replacing the toner cartridge • Maintenance Parts •...
  • Page 43 With a dry lint-free cloth, wipe away any dust and spilled toner from the toner cartridges area and their cavities. Note If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and wash it in cold water. Hot water sets toner into fabric. Locate the long strip of glass (LSU) inside the front door, and gently swab the glass to see if dirt turns the white cotton black.

  • Page 44: Cleaning The Scan Unit

    Cleaning the scan unit Keeping the scan unit clean helps ensure the best possible copies. We suggest that you clean the scan unit at the start of each day and during the day, as needed. Slightly dampen a soft lint-free cloth or paper towel with water. Lift and open the scanner lid.
  • Page 45 Press the top cover lever, completely open the top cover. Grasp the handles on the toner cartridge and pull to remove the cartridge from the machine. Holding side edges of the toner cartridge, thoroughly rock it from side to side to redistribute the toner. Caution •...

  • Page 46: Replacing The Toner Cartridge

    Hold the top cover and close it slowly and carefully, until the cover is the cover is securely latched. Note If the top cover is not completely closed, the machine will not operate. Caution Be careful not to pinch your fingers, since the top cover is very heavy.
  • Page 47 Take a new toner cartridge out of its package. Caution • Don't use sharp objects, such as a knife or scissors, to open the toner cartridge package. You could damage the surface of the toner cartridge. • To prevent damage, do not expose the toner cartridge to light for more than a few minutes.

  • Page 48: Maintenance Parts

    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: • View the device information and check its current status.

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter gives helpful information on what to do if you encounter a problem. This chapter includes: • Tips for avoiding paper jams • Clearing paper jams • Understanding display messages • Solving other problems Tips for avoiding paper jams By selecting the correct media types, most paper jams can be avoided.
  • Page 50 Align the tray with the slot, and slide it into the machine. Press the top cover lever, completely open the top cover. Hold the top cover and close it slowly and carefully, until the cover is securely latched. Note If the top cover is not completely closed, the machine will not operate.

  • Page 51: Rear And Inside The Machine

    10 Hold both edges of the rear cover, and align it as shown in the following figure. Press the rear cover firmly until it clicks. Note If the rear cover is not completely closed, the paper jam may occur. 11 Open and close the top cover firmly. The machine will resume printing.
  • Page 52 Press the top cover lever, completely open the top cover. Hold the top cover and close it slowly and carefully, until the cover is securely latched. Note If the top cover is not completely closed, the machine will not operate. Caution Be careful not to pinch your fingers, since the top cover is very heavy.

  • Page 53: In The Exit Area

    10 After removing the jammed paper, check for paper which may be jammed in other parts of the machine. 11 Slide the toner cartridge back into the machine. 12 Close the top cover firmly. The machine will resume printing. In the exit area If paper is jammed in the paper exit area, follow the next steps to release the jammed paper.
  • Page 54 Hold the top cover and close it slowly and carefully, until the cover is securely latched. Note If the top cover is not completely closed, the machine will not operate. Caution Be careful not to pinch your fingers, since the top cover is very heavy.

  • Page 55: Understanding Display Messages

    (Page 8.5) Status display Solution <Troubleshooting> Explanation Solution The toner cartridge Install the a Samsung- which the arrow genuine toner cartridge indicates is not designed for your suitable for your machine. machine. This message appears The lifespan of the...

  • Page 56: Solving Other Problems

    Solving other problems The following chart lists some conditions that may occur and the recommended solutions. Follow the suggested solutions until the problem is corrected. If the problem persists, please call for service. Paper feeding problems Condition Suggested solutions Paper is jammed Clear the paper jam.
  • Page 57 Condition Possible cause Suggested solutions The paper option that For many software machine was selected in the applications, the paper selects print machine properties source selection is found materials may be incorrect. under the Paper tab within from the the printer properties. Select wrong the correct paper source.

  • Page 58: Printing Quality Problems

    Printing quality problems 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 problem. Condition Suggested solutions If a vertical white streak or faded area appears Light or faded print on the page: •...
  • Page 59 Condition Suggested solutions If marks repeatedly appear on the printed side Vertical repetitive of the page at even intervals: defects • Clean the inside of the machine. Contact a service representative to clean the inside of the machine. After cleaning the inside of the machine, if you still have the same problems, install a new toner cartridge of the problem color.

  • Page 60: Copying Problems

    Condition Suggested solutions • Clean the inside of the machine. Contact a Loose toner service representative to clean the inside of the machine. After cleaning the inside of the machine, if you still have the same problems, contact a service representative. •...

  • Page 61: Scanning Problems

    Scanning problems Condition Suggested solutions The scanner does • Make sure that you place the original to be not work. scanned face down on the scanner glass,. • There may not be enough available memory to hold the document you want to scan. Try the Prescan function to see if that works.

  • Page 62: Common Linux Problems

    Common Linux problems Problem Possible cause and solutions The machine does not • Check if the printer driver is installed in your print. system. Open Unified Driver configurator and switch to the Printers tab in Printers configuration window to look at the list of available printers.

  • Page 63: Common Macintosh Problems

    Problem Possible cause and solutions The machine does not • Check if a document is loaded into the scan. machine. • Check if your machine is connected to the computer. Make sure if it is connected properly if an I/O error is reported while scanning.

  • Page 64: Ordering Supplies And Accessories

    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.

  • Page 65: Specifications

    First print out time from coldboot: Less than 15 seconds Print resolution Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi Effective output Printer language SPL (Samsung Printer Language) OS compatibility & Windows 2000/ 2003/ XP/ Vista, Various Linux driver OS, Mac 10.3 ~ 10.5 Interface USB 2.0...

  • Page 66: Copier Specifications

    Copier specifications Item Description Copy speed Up to 16 cpm in A4 (17 cpm in Letter) First copy out time from coldboot: Less than 15 seconds Copy resolution Scan: up to 600 x 600 dpi (Text, Text/Photo, Photo) Print: up to 600 x 600 dpi (Text, Text/Photo, Photo) Zoom rate 50 to 199%...
  • Page 67 Glossary Control Panel A control panel is a flat area where control or monitoring instruments are displayed. They are typically found in top or front of the machine. Coverage This is the printing term used for toner usage measurement on printing and generally used as 5% coverage.
  • Page 68 NDEX cleaning inside 8.1 outside 8.1 scan unit 8.3 control panel 1.2 Copies 1.4 Darkness 1.4 Reduce/Enlarge 1.4 Scan to PC 1.4 Start Copy 1.4 Stop/Clear 1.4 Up/Down arrows 1.4 copy copying 5.1 darkness 5.1 original type 5.1 paper size 5.1 reduce/enlarge 5.1 solving copy problems 9.12 driver...

  • Page 69: Software Section

    Samsung Printer Software section...
  • Page 70 OFTWARE SECTION ONTENTS NSTALLING Chapter 1: Installing Printer Software ... 4 Installing Software for Local Printing ... 4 Installing Software for Network Printing ... 7 Reinstalling Printer Software ... 11 Removing Printer Software ... 11 ASIC Chapter 2: Printing a Document ... 12 Printing to a file (PRN) ...
  • Page 71 Setting Up a Host Computer ... 22 Setting Up a Client Computer ... 22 CANNING Chapter 5: Scanning Using Samsung SmarThru ... 23 Uninstalling Samsung SmarThru ... 23 Using Samsung SmarThru ... 23 Using Onscreen Help File ... 24 Scanning Process with TWAIN-enabled Software ... 24 Scanning Using the WIA Driver ...
  • Page 72 SING RINTER IN Chapter 7: Getting Started ... 28 Installing the Unified Linux Driver ... 28 Installing the Unified Linux Driver ... 28 Uninstalling the Unified Linux Driver ... 29 Using SetIP program ... 30 Starting the program ... 30 Using the Unified Driver Configurator ...

  • Page 73: Installing Printer Software In Windows

    Installing Printer Software in Windows This chapter includes: • Installing Printer Software • Reinstalling Printer Software • Removing Printer Software : The following procedure is based on Windows XP, for other operating systems, refer to the corresponding Windows user's guide or online help. Installing Printer Software You can install the printer software for local printing or network printing.

  • Page 74: 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 75 Click Next. • If necessary, select a language from the drop-down list. • View User’s Guide: Allows you to view the User’s Guide. If your computer doesn’t have Adobe Acrobat, click on this option and it will automatically install Adobe Acrobat Reader for you.

  • Page 76: 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 77 After the installation is finished, a window appears asking you to print a test page and to register yourself as a user of Samsung Printers in order to receive information from Samsung. If you so desire, select the corresponding checkbox(es) and click Finish.
  • Page 78 Otherwise, just click Finish. : After setup is complete, if your printer driver doesn’t work properly, reinstall the printer driver. See “Reinstalling Printer Software” on page 11. Custom Installation You can choose individual components to install and set a specific IP address. Make sure that the printer is connected to your network and powered on.
  • Page 79 After the installation is finished, a window appears asking you to print a test page and to register yourself as a user of Samsung Printers in order to receive information from Samsung. If you so desire, select the corresponding checkbox(es) and click Finish.

  • Page 80: Reinstalling Printer Software

    Reinstalling Printer Software You can reinstall the software if installation fails. Start Windows. From the Start menu select Programs or All Programs → your printer driver name → Maintenance. Select Repair and click Next The list of printers available on the network appears. Select the printer you want to install from the list and then click Next.

  • Page 81: Basic Printing

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

  • Page 82: Printing To A File (Prn)

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

  • Page 83: Layout Tab

    Layout Tab The Layout tab provides options to adjust how the document appears on the printed page. Paper Orientation Paper Orientation allows you to select the direction in which information is printed on a page. • Portrait prints across the width of the page, letter style. •...

  • Page 84: Graphics Tab

    Graphics Tab Use the following Graphic options to adjust the print quality for your specific printing needs. See “Printing a Document” on page 12 for more information on accessing printer properties. Click the Graphic tab to display the properties shown below. Resolution The Resolution options you can select may vary depending on your printer model.

  • Page 85: Extras Tab

    Extras Tab You can select output options for your document. See “Printing a Document” on page 12 for more information about accessing the printer properties. Click the Extras tab to access the following feature: Watermark You can create a background text image to be printed on each page of your document.

  • Page 86: Using A Favorite Setting

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

  • Page 87: Advanced Printing

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

  • Page 88: Printing Posters

    Printing Posters This feature allows you to print a single-page document onto 4, 9, or 16 sheets of paper, for the purpose of pasting the sheets together to form one poster-size document. To change the print settings from your software application, access printer properties.

  • Page 89: Using Watermarks

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

  • Page 90: Using Overlays

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

  • Page 91: Sharing The Printer Locally

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

  • Page 92: 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 93: Using Onscreen Help File

    Click Scan To. The Scan To menu bar appears on the SmarThru 4 window. Make sure that your printer is selected. Scan To lets you use the following services: •Application Scanning an image and placing it in an image editor application, such as Paint or Adobe Photoshop.

  • Page 94: Scanning Using The Wia Driver

    Scanning Using the WIA Driver Your machine also supports the Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) driver for scanning images. WIA is one of the standard ® components provided by Microsoft Windows with digital cameras and scanners. Unlike the TWAIN driver, the WIA driver allows you to scan and easily manipulate images without using additional software.

  • Page 95: 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 96: 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 13. Opening the Troubleshooting Guide Using the troubleshooting guide, you can view solutions for error status problems.

  • Page 97: Using Your Printer In Linux

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

  • Page 98: 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 99: Using Setip Program

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

  • Page 100: Printers Configuration

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

  • Page 101: Ports Configuration

    I/O port. The Samsung Unified Linux Driver package provides an appropriate port sharing mechanism that is used by Samsung printer and scanner drivers. The drivers address their devices via so-called MFP ports. The current status of any MFP port can be viewed via the Ports Configuration.

  • Page 102: Printing A Document

    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 103: Scanning A Document

    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. Select the scanner on the list. Click your scanner. When you have only one MFP device and it is connected to the computer and turned on, your scanner appears on the list and is automatically selected.

  • Page 104: Using The Image Manager

    When you are finished, click Save on the toolbar. Select the file directory where you want to save the image and enter the file name. Click Save. Adding Job Type Settings You can save your scan option settings to retrieve for a later scanning.

  • Page 105: Using Your Printer With A Macintosh

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

  • Page 106: Using Setip Program

    Print the machine’s network information report which includes your machine’s MAC address. Open the Library folder → Printers → Samsung → Your printer model name → SetIP. Double click the SetIPApplet.html file. The certificate window appears, click Trust.

  • Page 107: For A Usb-Connected

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

  • Page 108: Printing

    Printing OTES • The Macintosh printer’s properties window that appears in this User’s Guide may differ depending on the printer in use. However the composition of the printer properties window is similar. • You can check your printer name in the supplied CD- ROM.

  • Page 109: Printing Multiple Pages On One Sheet Of Paper

    Paper Set Paper Type to correspond to the paper loaded in the tray from which you want to print. This will let you get the best quality printout. If you load a different type of print material, select the corresponding paper type. Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper You can print more than one page on a single sheet of paper.

  • Page 110: Scanning With Network

    Scanning with network Make sure that your machine and computer are turned on. Place a single document face down on the document glass. OR load the document(s) face up into the ADF (or DADF). Start Applications and click Image Capture. Click Devices and click Browse Devices.
  • Page 111 OFTWARE SECTION NDEX advanced printing, use 18 canceling scan 25 document, print Macintosh 39 Windows 12 Extras properties, set 16 favorites settings, use 17 Graphics properties, set 15 help, use 17 install printer driver Windows 4 installing Linux software 28 Layout properties, set Windows 14 Linux...
  • Page 112 favorites 17 image mode 15 resolution Windows 15 toner save 15 true-type option 15 software install Windows 4 reinstall Windows 11 uninstall Macintosh 36 Windows 11 status monitor, use 26 toner save, set 15 TWAIN, scan 24 uninstall, software Macintosh 36 Windows 11 uninstalling MFP driver...
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