Samsung SCX-6545N User Manual

SCX-6545N SeriesMulti Functional PrinterUser’s Guideimagine the possibilitiesThank you for purchasing a Samsung product.

Installing Printer Software in Windows8Installing Software for Network PrintingWhen you connect your printer to a network, you must first configure th

Copying_473. Select the tray in Paper Supply.4. Press the Advanced tab > Clone Copy.5. Press On to activate this feature. 6. Press OK.7. Press Star

48 _Copying8. Press OK.9. Press Start on the control panel to begin copying.Erasing edgesYou can copy the original without any edges or margins.1. Pla

Copying_49Overlay copyingIf you scan and store the data such as format, you can copy the original with the previously stored data. 1. Place the origin

Scanning_50scanningScanning with your machine lets you turn pictures and text into digital files that can be stored on your computer. Then you can fax

Scanning_51Basic tabThis section explains the Basic tab of Scan to Email and Scan to Server, and Scan to PC's basic screen.Scan to Email• From: S

52 _ScanningAdvanced tab• Job Build: Allows you to scan several originals, and then send them in a single email or send them to a server(s) at once. (

Scanning_53• From: Sender's address. Touch From and then the keyboard pops up on the screen. Use the pop up keyboard to enter your email addresse

54 _ScanningStoring email addressesThere are two kinds of email addresses - Local on your machine's memory and Global on the LDAP server - which

Scanning_55Entering email addresses by the keyboardWhen you press the input field in the From, To, Cc, or message input field, the keyboard shows on t

56 _ScanningChange Port tab Local ScannerSelect when your machine is connected via USB or LPT port. Network ScannerSelect when your machine is connect

Installing Printer Software in Windows96After the installation is finished, a window appears asking you to print a test page and to register yourself

Scanning_575. Press On to enable job build function.• Off: Disables Job Build feature.• On: Enables Job Build feature.• Display Between Segments: Afte

58 _ScanningOriginal TypeYou can set the original document type in order to enhance the quality of a document being scanned. Press Scan > Scan to E

Scanning_59File FormatYou can select the file format before you proceed with the scanning job.Press Scan > Scan to Email (Or Scan to Server) > t

Basic printing_60 basic printingThis chapter explains common printing tasks.This chapter includes:• Printing a document • Canceling a print jobPRINTIN

61 _Faxing (Optional)faxing (optional)This chapter gives you information about using your machine as a fax machine. This chapter includes:• Preparing

62 _Faxing (Optional)• Duplex: Selects whether the machine send faxes one side of the original, both sides of the original. • Resolution: Adjusts the

Faxing (Optional)_637. Press Start on the control panel. The machine starts to scan and send a fax to destinations.Sending a fax manually (On Hook Dia

64 _Faxing (Optional)Sending a priority faxThis function is used when a high priority fax need to be sent ahead of reserved operations. The original i

Faxing (Optional)_65Receiving faxes manually using an extension telephoneThis feature works best when you are using an extension telephone connected t

66 _Faxing (Optional)Erase BackgroundYou can lighten, reduce or delete the dark backgrounds from scanned colored paper or newspaper originals.Press Fa

Installing Printer Software in Windows10To verify your printer’s IP address or the MAC address, print a Network Configuration page.•To find a shared n

Faxing (Optional)_67Setting up a fax phonebook using SyncThru™ Web ServiceYou can store fax numbers conveniently from the networked computer using Syn

68 _Faxing (Optional)PRINTING A REPORT AFTER SENDING A FAXYou can set the machine to print a report whether a fax transmission is successfully complet

Faxing (Optional)_696. Press Forward and enter a fax number using the keypad on the control panel.• If you want to set the star time and end time, sel

70 _Faxing (Optional)SENDING A FAX FROM A COMPUTERYou can send a fax from your computer without going to the machine. To send a fax from your computer

71 _Using USB memory deviceusing USB memory deviceThis chapter explains how to use a USB memory device with your machine.This chapter includes:• About

72 _Using USB memory deviceSCANNING TO AN USB MEMORY DEVICEYou can scan a document and save the scanned image onto a USB memory device. When you scan

Using USB memory device_73Output tab• Quality: Adjusts the display quality of the scan output. (See "Quality" on page 74.)• Scan Preset: Aut

74 _Using USB memory device•Mono: Displays an image in black and white. 1 bit per pixel.DarknessYou can select the degree of darkness of the scanned o

Using USB memory device_75• Overwrite:You can set the machine to delete previous job information on USB as you store new job information.PRINTING FROM

Using document box_76using document boxThis chapter explains how to use Document Box with your machine.This chapter includes:• About Document Box• Und

Installing Printer Software in Windows11Reinstalling Printer SoftwareYou can reinstall the software if installation fails.1Start Windows.2From the Sta

Using document box_77Box Adding ScreenYou can create a new box to store your scanned data. To add a new Document Box, press Add on the Document Box sc

78 _Using document box1. Place the originals face up in the DADF. Or you can use the scanner glass with a single original document, face down. 2. Pres

79 _Using standard workflowusing standard workflowThis chapter explains how to use standard workflow with your machine.This chapter includes:• About S

80 _Using standard workflow• Type: Shows the workform is locked by the creator or not.• Name: Shows the workform name.• Input: Shows the workform’s in

Using standard workflow_81Scan to multi-destinationYou can scan a document once and send it to multiple destinations such as email, SMB/FTP server, do

Machine status and advanced setup_82machine status and advanced setupThis chapter explains how to browse the current status of your machine, and the m

Machine status and advanced setup_83GENERAL SETTINGSBefore you get ready to using the machine, it is recommended to set up the machine parameters. 1.

84 _Machine status and advanced setupTray Management This feature allows you to select the tray and paper you use for a printing job. Paper size, pape

Machine status and advanced setup_85COPY SETUPFor copy output, you can set up several options in advance.1. Press Machine Setup on the control panel.2

86 _Machine status and advanced setupNETWORK SETUPYou may set up the network with the machine's touch screen. Before doing that, you must have th

Installing Printer Software in Windows12Removing Printer Software1Start Windows.2From the Start menu select Programs or All Programs → your printer dr

Machine status and advanced setup_87SECURITYThis feature lets you control and lock all outgoing data, or change the password. 1. Press Machine Setup o

88 _Machine status and advanced setupUser Authentication MethodIf you are an administrator, you can enable authentication service before using the mac

Machine status and advanced setup_897. Click on User Profile and check the users.• You can create a new role group by clicking on the Add button.• If

90 _Machine status and advanced setupLogChange Admin. PasswordYou can change the password for the Admin Setting authentication.Information HidingOPTIO

Machine status and advanced setup_91STANDARD WORKFLOW MANAGEMENTYou can set whether to use or not to use each features that standard workflow provides

92 _Machine status and advanced setupReport (Continue)Fax ReportFax ReportYou can set to print the information of a fax reports. • Multi Send Report:

93 _MaintenancemaintenanceThis chapter provides information for maintaining your machine and the toner cartridge.This chapter includes• Printing a mac

94 _MaintenanceCLEANING YOUR MACHINETo maintain print and scan quality, follow the cleaning procedures below each time the toner cartridge is replaced

Maintenance_95MAINTAINING THE TONER CARTRIDGEToner cartridge storageToner cartridges contain components that are sensitive to light, temperature, and

96 _Maintenance 5. Remove the new toner cartridge from its bag. 6. Thoroughly roll the cartridge five or six times to distribute the toner evenly insi

Basic Printing132 Basic Printing This chapter explains the printing options and common printing tasks in Windows. This chapter includes:• Printing a D

Maintenance_973. Turn the cartridge locking lever toward the right until you hear a 'click', to release the toner cartridge.4. Lift the lock

98 _Maintenance12.Close the front cover, then the side cover. MAINTENANCE PARTSTo avoid print quality and paper feed problems resulting from worn part

99 _TroubleshootingtroubleshootingThis chapter gives helpful information for what to do if you encounter an error.This chapter includes:• Tips for avo

100 _TroubleshootingMisfeed of exiting paper1. Remove the remaining documents from the DADF.2. Open the DADF cover.3. Open the document input tray upw

Troubleshooting_ 1015. Close the white document background and the scanner lid. Then load the removed pages back into the DADF.CLEARING PAPER JAMSWhen

102 _Troubleshooting4. Carefully remove the misfeed paper in the direction shown.5. Close the side cover and insert the paper tray. Lower the rear par

Troubleshooting_ 103in this area, stop and go to step 4.4. Pull out the optional tray 2.5. Lift the front part of the tray slightly up to release the

104 _Troubleshooting3. Pull the jammed paper out, in the direction shown, pulling gently and slowly in order to avoid tearing the paper. If the paper

Troubleshooting_ 105In the multi-purpose tray1. If the paper is not feeding properly, pull the paper out of the machine.2. Open and close the side cov

106 _TroubleshootingIn the duplex unit areaIf the duplex unit is not inserted correctly, paper jam may occur. Make sure that the duplex unit is insert

Basic Printing14Printing to a file (PRN) You will sometimes need to save the print data as a file for your purpose. To create a file:1Check the Print

Troubleshooting_ 1073. Remove the jammed paper.4. Pull up on the stacker lever and then close the stacker front cover.Paper jam at exit of finisher1.

108 _TroubleshootingFinisher error: [zzz]. Please turn off then onThere is a problem in the finisher unit.Turn the machine off and reinstall the finis

Troubleshooting_ 109Paper Jam in MP trayPaper Misfed from multi-purpose trayClear the jam. (See "In the multi-purpose tray" on page 105.)Pap

110 _TroubleshootingSOLVING OTHER PROBLEMSThe following chart lists some conditions that may occur and the recommended solutions. Follow the suggested

Troubleshooting_ 111Printing problemsThe paper keeps jamming.• There is too much paper in the tray. Remove excess paper from the tray. If you are prin

112 _TroubleshootingThe machine does not print. (Continued)The document size is so big that the hard disk space of the computer is not enough to acces

Troubleshooting_ 113Printing quality problemsIf the inside of the machine is dirty or paper has been loaded improperly, you may notice a reduction in

114 _TroubleshootingVertical repetitive defectsIf marks repeatedly appear on the printed side of the page at even intervals:• The imaging unit may be

Troubleshooting_ 115Copying problemsScanning problemsCharacter VoidsCharacter voids are white areas within parts of characters that should be solid bl

116 _TroubleshootingScan and Fax Manager 2 ProblemFax problemsThe unit scans very slowly.• Check if the machine is printing received data. If so, scan

Basic Printing15Basic TabUse Basic tab to adjust how the document appear on the printed page. Click the Basic tab to display the options shown below.

Troubleshooting_ 117Common PostScript problemsThe following situations are PS language specific and may occur when several printer languages are being

118 _TroubleshootingCommon Linux problemsCONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONSThe machine does not print.• Check if the printer driver is installed in your sy

Troubleshooting_ 119Common Macintosh problemsThe machine does not scan.• Check if a document is loaded into the machine.• Check if your machine is con

Ordering supplies and accessories_ 120ordering supplies and accessoriesThis chapter provides information on purchasing cartridges and accessories avai

Ordering supplies and accessories_ 121HOW TO PURCHASETo order Samsung-authorized supplies or accessories, contact your local Samsung dealer or the ret

Installing accessories_ 122installing accessoriesYour machine is a full-featured model that has been optimized to meet most of your printing needs. Re

Installing accessories_ 1236. Replace the control board cover. 7. Reconnect the power cord and printer cable, and turn the machine on.Activating the a

124 _Installing accessories6. Slide the stapler unit in until it locks in place.7. Close the finisher cover.ENABLING FAX FEATURE AFTER INSTALLING THE

125 _SpecificationsspecificationsThis chapter guides you about this machine’s specifications such as various features.This chapter includes;• General

126 _SpecificationsCOPIER SPECIFICATIONSSCANNER SPECIFICATIONSFACSIMILE SPECIFICATIONS (OPTIONAL)a.Print speed will be affected by operating system us

Basic Printing16- Plain: Normal plain paper. Select this type if your machine is monochrome and printing on the 60 g./m2 (16 lb) cotton paper.- Thick:

127 _GlossaryglossaryADFAn Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) is a mechanism that will automatically feed an original sheet of paper so that the machine

128 _GlossaryAn emulator duplicates the functions of one system with a different system, so that the second system behaves like the first system. Emul

Glossary_ 129LEDLEDA Light-Emitting Diode (LED) is a semiconductor device that indicates the status of a machine. MAC addressMedia Access Control (MAC

130 _GlossarySubnet Mask The subnet mask is used in conjunction with the network address to determine which part of the address is the network address

131indexAADF, load 33adjustmentaltitude 29admin setting 82altitude adjustment 84answering machine/fax 64authenticationnetwork accounting 87printing a

132Jjamclearing paper from the duplex unit area 106, 105, 102, 103, 106, 105, 101, 100tips for avoiding paper jams 99jam, cleardocument 99JPEG 59, 74K

133scanningcolor mode 58, 73darkness 58, 74enabling the scan kit option 90, 58, 74file format 59, 74original size 57, 73, 58, 73printing an email repo

134 _Contact SAMSUNG worldwidecontact samsung worldwideIf you have any comments or questions regarding Samsung products, contact the Samsung customer

Contact SAMSUNG worldwide_135GREECE80111-SAMSUNG (80111 726 7864) only from land line(+30) 210 6897691 from mobile and land linewww.samsung.comGUATEM

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Basic Printing17NOTE: If you click Reset, settings in the Advanced option returns to the default setting.Toner SaveThis option allows you to extend th

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Basic Printing182Enter a name for the item in the Presets input box. 3Click Save. When you save Presets, all current driver settings are saved.To use

Advanced Printing193 Advanced PrintingThis chapter explains printing options and advanced printing tasks. NOTE: • Your printer driver Properties windo

Advanced Printing20Printing PostersThis feature allows you to print a single-page document onto 4, 9, or 16 sheets of paper, for the purpose of pastin

Advanced Printing21Printing on Both Sides of PaperYou can print on both sides of a paper; duplex. Before printing, decide how you want your document o

Advanced Printing22Using WatermarksThe Watermark option allows you to print text over an existing document. For example, you may want to have large gr

Advanced Printing23Using OverlaysWhat is an Overlay?An overlay is text and/or images stored in the computer hard disk drive (HDD) as a special file fo

Using Windows PostScript Driver244 Using Windows PostScript DriverIf you want to use the PostScript driver provided with your system CD-ROM to print a

Using Windows PostScript Driver25Pages Per SheetYou can select the number of pages to print on a single sheet of paper. To print more than one page pe

Using Direct Printing Utility265 Using Direct Printing UtilityThis chapter explains how to use Direct Printing Utility to print PDF files without havi

Sharing the Printer Locally276 Sharing the Printer LocallyYou can connect the printer directly to a selected computer, which is called “host computer,

1Software section Contents1. Installing Printer Software in WindowsInstalling Printer Software ...

Scanning287 ScanningScanning with your machine lets you turn pictures and text into digital files on your computer. Then you can fax or e-mail the fil

Scanning291(Information)Click the information button to see the program’s version information.(Help)Click the help button to get the information of an

Scanning30NOTE: Click the Help ( ) button from the upper-right corner of the window and click on any option you want to know about. Using featuresScan

Scanning312Click E-Book Conversion from the home screen.3Click Scan to E-Book > Start.4Enter a name and author to be used as metatag information fo

Scanning325Click Next.6Enter a picture name, and select a file format and destination to save the picture.7Follow the on-screen instructions to edit t

Using Smart Panel338 Using Smart PanelSmart Panel is a program that monitors and informs you of the status of the printer, and allows you to customize

Using Smart Panel34Opening the Troubleshooting GuideUsing the troubleshooting guide, you can view solutions for error status problems.Right-click (in

Using Your Printer in Linux359 Using Your Printer in Linux You can use your machine in a Linux environment. This chapter includes:• Getting Started• I

Using Your Printer in Linux366When the installation is complete, click Finish.The installation program has added the Unified Driver Configurator deskt

Using Your Printer in Linux37Using the Unified Driver ConfiguratorUnified Linux Driver Configurator is a tool primarily intended for configuring Print

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Using Your Printer in Linux38Classes TabThe Classes tab shows a list of available printer classes.•Refresh : Renews the classes list.•Add Class... : A

Using Your Printer in Linux39Configuring Printer PropertiesUsing the properties window provided by the Printers configuration, you can change the vari

Using Your Printer in Linux40•Text - allows you to specify the page margins and set the text options, such as spacing or columns.•Graphics - allows yo

Using Your Printer in Linux41The document is scanned and the image preview appears in the Preview Pane.7Change the scan options in the Image Quality a

Using Your Printer in Linux42For further details about the Image Manager application, refer to the onscreen help.Cancels your last action.Restores the

Using Your Printer with a Macintosh4310Using Your Printer with a MacintoshYour machine supports Macintosh systems with a built-in USB interface or a 1

Using Your Printer with a Macintosh448When the message which warns that all applications will close on your computer appears, click Continue.9When the

Using Your Printer with a Macintosh45For a USB-connected1Follow the instructions on “Installing Software” on page 43 to install the PPD file on your c

Using Your Printer with a Macintosh46Printing NOTES: • The Macintosh printer’s properties window that appears in this User’s Guide may differ dependin

Using Your Printer with a Macintosh47GraphicsThe Graphics tab provides options for selecting Resolution. Select Graphics from the drop-down list under

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Using Your Printer with a Macintosh48Printer SettingsThis option allows you to extend the life of your toner cartridge and reduces the cost per page w

Using Your Printer with a Macintosh49Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of PaperYou can print more than one page on a single sheet of paper. This fe

Using Your Printer with a Macintosh50Scanning You can scan documents using Image Capture program. Macintosh OS offers Image Capture program. Scanning

51Software section IndexAadvanced printing, use 19Advanced properties, set 17BBasic properties, setWindows 15booklet printing 20Ccancelingscan 30Ddocu

52printing 38SscanningLinux 38TWAIN 30WIA driver 30scanning from Macintosh 48settingfavorites 17toner save 17true-type option 16Smart Panel, use 31sof

2features of your new laser MFPThank you for purchasing this Samsung multifunctional product. Your machine provides printing, copying, scanning, and f

3FEATURES BY MODELSThe machine is designed to support all of your document needs – from printing and copying, to more advanced networking solutions fo

4FINDING MORE INFORMATIONYou can find information for setting up and using your machine from the following resources, either as a print-out or onscree

5safety informationIMPORTANT SAFETY SYMBOLS AND PRECAUTIONSWhat the icons and signs in this user manual mean:These warning signs are here to prevent i

6LASER SAFETY STATEMENTThe 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

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7OZONE SAFETYDuring normal operation, this machine produces ozone. The ozone produced does not present a hazard to the operator. However, it is advisa

8CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT (WASTE ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT)(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with sep

9FAX BRANDINGThe Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any m

10REPLACING THE FITTED PLUG (FOR UK ONLY)ImportantThe mains lead for this machine is fitted with a standard (BS 1363) 13 amp plug and has a 13 amp fus

11OPENSSL LICENSECopyright (c) 1998-2001 The OpenSSL Project. All rights reserved.Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without m

12contents2 Features of your new laser MFP5 Safety InformationINTRODUCTION18 18 Printer overview18 Front view18 Rear view 19 Control panel overview 20

contents1338 Loading paper in tray 1, optional tray or optional high capacity feeder39 In the multi-purpose tray 40 Setting the paper size and typeCOP

14contents57 Resolution57 Original Size58 Original Type58 Color Mode58 Darkness58 Erase Background58 Scan to Edge58 Quality59 File Format59 PDF Encryp

contents15 68 Forwarding a received fax to other destination68 Forwarding a sent fax to other destination by a fax68 Forwarding a received fax to othe

16contents81 Auto redirection81 Delayed start feature81 Notification feature81 Approval featureMACHINE STATUS AND ADVANCED SETUP82 82 Machine Setup82

Installing Printer Software in Windows51 Installing Printer Software in WindowsThis chapter includes:• Installing Printer Software• Reinstalling Print

contents17102 In the optional tray103 In the optional high capacity feeder105 In the multi-purpose tray105 In the fuser area or around the toner cartr

Introduction_18introductionThese are the main components of your machine:This chapter includes• Printer overview• Control panel overview• Introducing

19 _IntroductionCONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW1Machine SetupLeads you to the machine setup and advanced settings. (See "Machine Setup" on page 82.)2

20 _IntroductionINTRODUCING THE TOUCH SCREEN AND USEFUL BUTTONSTouch screenThe touch screen allows for user-friendly operation of the machine. Once yo

Introduction_21Interrupt buttonWhen you press this button, the machine goes into interrupt mode which means it stops a printing job for urgent copy jo

Introduction_22MENU OVERVIEWThe control panel provides access to various menus to set up the machine or use the machine's functions. These menus

23 _IntroductionAdmin SettingUsage Page ReportWhen the display “Are you sure you want to print it?” shows, press “Yes”.Job Status buttonThis menu show

24 _IntroductionSUPPLIED SOFTWAREAfter you have set up your machine and connected it to your computer, you must install the printer software. If you a

25 _Getting Startedgetting startedThis chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for setting up the machine.This chapter includes:• Setting up the h

26 _Getting StartedConfiguring network protocol via the machineYou can set up TCP/IP network parameters, follow the steps listed below. 1. Make sure y

Installing Printer Software in Windows6NOTE: If your printer is not already connected to the computer, the following window will appear.• After connec

Getting Started_27MacintoshLinuxINSTALLING THE SOFTWAREYou have to install the machine software for printing. The software includes drivers, applicati

28 _Getting Started• The window above may slightly differ, if you are reinstalling the driver.4. Select Typical installation for a network printer, an

Getting Started_29MACHINE'S BASIC SETTINGSAfter installation is complete, you may want to set the machine's default settings. Refer to the n

30 _Getting Started7. Select On.8. Select a duration using left/right arrows.9. Press OK.Using energy saving featureThe machine provides energy saving

Getting Started_31• IP Address: Enter a new IP address for your machine.• Subnet Mask: Enter a new Subnet Mask for your machine.• Default Gateway: Ent

32 _Getting Started• Samsung Easy Document Creator is an application to help users scan, compile, and save documents in multiple formats, including .e

33 _Loading originals and print medialoading originals and print mediaThis chapter introduces you to how to load originals and print media into your m

34 _Loading originals and print media2. Adjust the document width guides to the paper size.SELECTING PRINT MEDIAYou can print on a variety of print me

35 _Loading originals and print mediaSpecification on print mediaTYPE SIZE DIMENSIONSWEIGHTACAPACITYBPlain paper Letter 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 inches)

36 _Loading originals and print mediaMedia sizes supported in each mode Guidelines for special print mediaMODE SIZE SOURCECopy mode Letter, A4, Legal,

Installing Printer Software in Windows74Select Custom installation. Click Next.5Select your printer and click Next.NOTE: If your printer is not alread

Loading originals and print media_37CHANGING THE SIZE OF THE PAPER IN THE PAPER TRAYTo load longer sizes of paper, such as Legal-sized paper, you need

38 _Loading originals and print media2. After inserting paper into the tray, while pinching the paper width guide as shown, move it toward the stack o

Loading originals and print media_39In the multi-purpose trayThe multi-purpose tray can hold special sizes and types of print material, such as postca

40 _Loading originals and print media4. Squeeze the multi-purpose tray paper width guides and adjust them to the width of the paper. Do not force too

41 _CopyingcopyingThis chapter gives you information about using your machine as a copy machine.This chapter includes• Understanding the Copy screen•

42 _CopyingImage tab• Erase Edge: Allows you to erase punch holes, staple marks, and fold creases along any of the four documents edges. (See "Er

Copying_43pages, 1st page is the letter-sized paper, 2nd page is the legal-sized paper, and 3rd page is the letter-sized paper, then the machine print

44 _Copying• 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 o

Copying_45• Off: Disables Job Build feature.• On: Enables Job Build feature.• Display Between Segments: After executing a segment, the job is paused w

46 _Copying• Image Position: Select the position of a page which images are on. If you choose to copy four images, you have to select four positions h