Samsung SCX-4600 Series User Manual

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Safety information_ 10 CautionOPERATING METHOD CautionIf the machine gets overheated, it releases smoke, makes strange noises, or generates an odd odo

Troubleshooting_ 100Printing quality problemsIf the inside of the machine is dirty or paper has been loaded improperly, there might be a reduction in

Troubleshooting_ 101White Spots If white spots appear on the page:• The paper is too rough and a lot of dirt from a paper falls to the inner devices

Troubleshooting_ 102Copying problemsWrinkles or creases• Ensure that the paper is loaded properly.• Check the paper type and quality (See "Print

Troubleshooting_ 103Scanning problems• Make sure that you place the original to be scanned face down on the scanner glass, or face up in the document

Troubleshooting_ 104Fax problems• Unplug the power cord and plug it in again.• Ensure that there is power being supplied to the electrical outlet.• Ch

Troubleshooting_ 105Common Linux problemsCONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONSThe machine does not print.• Check if the printer driver is installed in your sy

Troubleshooting_ 106 Refer to Linux User’s Guide that came with your computer for further information on Linux error messages.Common Macintosh problem

Supplies and accessories_ 10715.supplies and accessoriesThis chapter provides information on purchasing supplies, accessories and maintenance parts av

Supplies and accessories_ 1081. Open the front door.2. Pull the toner cartridge out.3. Take a new toner cartridge out of its package. 4. Remove the pa

Specifications_ 10916.specificationsThis chapter guides you about this machine’s specifications such as various features.This chapter include:• Hardwa

Safety information_ 11INSTALLATION / MOVING Warning CautionMAINTENANCE / CHECKING CautionDo not place the machine in an area with dust, humidity or wa

Specifications_ 110ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Power requirements are based on the country/region where the device is sold. Do not convert operating vol

Specifications_ 111PRINT MEDIA SPECIFICATIONS • 250 sheets of 80g/m2 (20 lb bond)• 1 sheet stacking• 150 sheets of 80 g/m2 (20 lb bond)• 1 sheet stack

Contact SAMSUNG worldwide_ 112contact samsung worldwideIf you have any comments or questions regarding Samsung products, contact the Samsung customer

Contact SAMSUNG worldwide_ 113SOUTH AFRICA 0860 SAMSUNG (726-7864)www.samsung.com/zaSPAIN 902-1-SAMSUNG(902 172 678)www.samsung.com/esSWEDEN 075-SAMSU

Glossary_ 114glossary The following glossary helps you get familiar with the product by understanding the terminologies commonly used with printing as

Glossary_ 115DNSThe Domain Name Server (DNS) is a system that stores information associated with domain names in a distributed database on networks, s

Glossary_ 116IntranetA private network that uses Internet Protocols, network connectivity, and possibly the public telecommunication system to securel

Glossary_ 117NetWareA network operating system developed by Novell, Inc. It initially used cooperative multitasking to run various services on a PC, a

Glossary_ 118Subnet Mask The subnet mask is used in conjunction with the network address to determine which part of the address is the network address

Index_ 119Aadjustingtray size 43answering machine/fax 73authenticationprinting a report 79Bbooklet printing 54booklets 54buttonspower 28Ccleaninginsid

Safety information_ 12SUPPLY USAGE CautionKeep the power cable and the contact surface of the plug clean from dust or water.► This could result in ele

Index_ 120memoryclearing memory 79menu overview 80Nnetworkdriver installationLinux 39Macintosh 38Windows 37installing environment 35IPv6 configuration

Index_ 121Linux 85Macintosh 85Windows 84Wwatermarkcreate 55delete 55edit 55print 55WIAscan 65Windowscommon Windows problems 104driver installation for

Regulatory information_ 13regulatory informationThis machine is certified with several regulatory statements.LASER SAFETY STATEMENTThe printer is cert

Regulatory information_ 14POWER SAVERECYCLINGCHINA ONLYCORRECT DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT (WASTE ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT)(Applicable in th

Regulatory information_ 15TAIWAN ONLYRADIO FREQUENCY EMISSIONSFCC Information to the UserThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation

Regulatory information_ 16GERMANY ONLYFAX BRANDINGThe Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or

Regulatory information_ 17REPLACING THE FITTED PLUG (FOR UK ONLY)ImportantThe mains lead for this machine is fitted with a standard (BS 1363) 13 amp p

Regulatory information_ 18EC CertificationCertification to 1999/5/EC Radio Equipment & Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive (FAX)This S

Regulatory information_ 19acknowledgement: "This product includes software written by Tim Hudson ([email protected])"THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVID

Copyright_ 2copyright© 2009 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.This user’s guide is provided for information purposes only. All informa

About this user’s guide_ 20about this user’s guideThis user’s guide provides information about how to use the machine. Both novice and professional us

About this user’s guide_ 21FINDING MORE INFORMATIONYou can find information for setting up and using your machine from the following resources, either

Features of your new product_ 22features of your new productYour new machine is equipped with a number of special features that improve the quality of

Features of your new product_ 23FEATURES BY MODELSThe machine is designed to support all of your document needs from printing and copying to more adva

Introduction_ 242.introductionThis chapter gives you an overview of your machine:This chapter includes:• Machine overview• Control panel overview (SCX

Introduction_ 25Rear viewThis illustration may differ from your machine depending on its model. 1 5 2 6 3 7 4a.SCX-4623F(K), SCX-4623FN, SCX-4623FHb.S

Introduction_ 26CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW (SCX-4623 SERIES) 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18This control panel may differ from your machine de

Introduction_ 27CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW (SCX-4600 SERIES) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12This control panel may differ from your machine depending on its mo

Introduction_ 28UNDERSTANDING THE STATUS LED• The machine is off-line.• The machine is in power saver mode. When data is received, or any button is pr

Getting started_ 293.getting startedThis chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for setting up the USB connected machine and software.This chapte

ContentContent_ 3COPYRIGHT 2CONTENT 39 Safety information13 Regulatory information20 About this user’s guide22 Features of your new productINTRODUCTIO

• Printer driver : Use this driver to take full advantage of your machine’s features.• Scanner driver : TWAIN and Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) dr

Getting started_ 31Linux • It is necessary to claim swap partition of 300 MB or larger for working with large scanned images.• The Linux scanner drive

Getting started_ 321. Make sure that the machine is connected to your computer and powered on.2. Insert the supplied software CD into your CD-ROM driv

Getting started_ 33Installing the Printer Setting Utility1. Make sure that the machine is connected to your computer and powered on.2. When the Admini

Getting started_ 344. Select Share this printer.Setting up a client computer1. Install your printer driver (See "Macintosh" on page 31).2. O

Network setup_ 354.network setupThis chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for setting up the network connected machine and software.This chapte

Network setup_ 36• MAC Address:00:15:99:41:A2:78• IP Address:192.0.0.192Setting IP addressFirst, you have to set up an IP address for network printing

Network setup_ 37 The following instructions may vary for your model.1. Connect your machine to the network with a network cable.2. Insert the Install

Network setup_ 383. Select Install Now.If necessary, select a language from the drop-down list. The Advanced Installation has two options, Custom Inst

Network setup_ 3914. Click Add on the Printer List.• For Mac OS X 10.5 ~ 10.6, press the “+” icon; a display window will pop up. 15. For Mac OS X 10.3

ContentContent_ 440 Connecting SyncThru™ Web ServiceBASIC SETUP 41 41 Altitude adjustment 41 Changing the display language 41 Setting the date and tim

Network setup_ 40• Stateful Address: IPv6 address configured by a DHCPv6 server.• Manual Address: Manually configured IPv6 address by a user.DHCPv6 ad

Basic setup_ 415.basic setupAfter installation is complete, you may want to set the machine’s default settings. Refer to the next section if you would

Basic setup_ 42CHANGING THE DEFAULT MODEYour machine is preset to Copy mode. You can switch this default mode between Fax mode and Copy mode.1. Press

Basic setup_ 43USING THE SAVE MODESUsing the toner saving featureToner save mode allows your machine to use less toner on each page. Activating this m

Basic setup_ 444. Click Advanced tab.5. Select tray (source) and its options, such as paper size and type.6. Press OK.SETTING JOB TIMEOUTWhen there is

Media and tray_ 456.media and trayThis chapter provides information on how to load originals and print media into your machine.This chapter includes:•

Media and tray_ 46• Do not look the light from inside of the scanner while copying or scanning. It is harmful to eyes.In the document feederUsing the

Media and tray_ 471. With one hand press and hold the guide lock, and with the other hand, hold the paper length guide and support guide together. Sli

Media and tray_ 48Tips on using the manual tray• If you select Manual Feeder for Source from your software application, you need to press OK each time

Media and tray_ 49EnvelopeSuccessful printing on envelopes depends upon the quality of the envelopes. To print an envelope, the stamp area is on the l

ContentContent_ 553 Using a favorite setting 53 Using help 53 Using special print features54 Printing multiple pages on one sheet of paper54 Printing

Media and tray_ 50• Do not run a sheet of labels through the machine more than once. The adhesive backing is designed for only a single pass through t

Media and tray_ 518. Press Stop/Clear to return to ready mode.USING THE OUTPUT SUPPORT The surface of the output tray may become hot if you print a la

Printing_ 527.printingThis chapter explains common printing tasks.This chapter includes:• Printer driver features• Basic printing• Opening printing pr

Printing_ 53website where the tool is available for the download.Canceling a print jobIf the print job is waiting in a print queue or print spooler, c

Printing_ 54Printing multiple pages on one sheet of paperYou can select the number of pages to print on a single sheet of paper. To print more than on

Printing_ 55Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the printing job.Change percentage of your document You can change the size of a document to

Printing_ 56Creating a new page overlayTo use a page overlay, you must create a new page overlay containing your logo or image.1. Create or open a doc

Printing_ 57• For Windows 7, select Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printers. • For Windows Server 2008 R2, select Control Pane

Printing_ 58• Reverse Page Orientation : This option allows you to rotate paper 180 degrees. GraphicsThe Graphics tab provides options for selecting

Printing_ 59Configuring Printer PropertiesUsing the Printer Properties window provided by the Printers configuration, you can change the various prope

ContentContent_ 666 Scanning67 Adding Job Type Settings67 Using the Image ManagerFAXING 69 69 Preparing to fax 69 Using a fax in your computer69 Sendi

Copying_ 608.copyingThis chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for copying documents.This chapter includes:• Basic copy• Changing the settings f

Copying_ 61 When you make a reduced copy, black lines may appear at the bottom of your copy.CHANGING THE DEFAULT COPY SETTINGSThe copy options, includ

Copying_ 62printed one by one in the following order:Clone copyingThe machine prints multiple original images on a single page. The number of images i

Scanning_ 639.scanningScanning with your machine lets you turn pictures and text into digital files that can be stored on your computer.This chapter i

Scanning_ 64 If you see Not Available message, check the port connection.6. Select your registered computer ID, and enter the Password if necessary. •

Scanning_ 65Change Port tabLocal ScannerSelect when your machine is connected via USB or LPT port. Network ScannerSelect when your machine is connecte

Scanning_ 66Scanning with USB1. Make sure that the machine is connected to your computer and powered on.2. Load originals face up into the document fe

Scanning_ 67Preview Pane.7. Drag the pointer to set the image area to be scanned in the Preview Pane. 8. Change the scan options in the Image Quality

Scanning_ 68For further details about the Image Manager application, refer to the on screen help.TOOLS NAME FUNCTIONSave Saves the image.Undo Cancels

Faxing_ 6910.faxingThis chapter gives you information about using your machine as a fax machine.This chapter includes:• Preparing to fax• Using a fax

ContentContent_ 7MANAGEMENT TOOLS 82 82 Introducing useful management tools 82 Using SyncThru™ Web Service82 To access SyncThru™ Web Service:82 SyncTh

Faxing_ 70b) Press Menu on the control panel.c) Press the left/right arrow until Fax Feature appears and press OK.d) Press the left/right arrow until

Faxing_ 71Sending a fax 1. Press (Fax) on the control panel.2. Load originals face up into the document feeder, or place a single original face down

Faxing_ 72page 75.8. The display asks you to enter another fax number to send the document.9. To enter more fax numbers, press OK when Yes appears and

Faxing_ 73all of the received faxes are stored in memory. For further details, see "Receiving in secure receiving mode" on page 73.Receiving

Faxing_ 743. Enter the four-digit password and press OK.The machine prints all of the faxes stored in memory.Deactivating secure receiving mode1. Acce

Faxing_ 759. Press Stop/Clear to return to ready mode.Subsequent sent faxes will be forwarded to the specified fax machine.Forwarding a received fax t

Faxing_ 767. Enter the first few letters of the speed dial’s name you want to add or delete.8. Press the left/right arrow until the name and number yo

Machine status and advanced feature_ 7711.machine status and advanced featureThis chapter explains how to browse the current status of your machine, a

Machine status and advanced feature_ 78Change Default• Standard: Originals with normal sized characters.• Fine: Originals containing small characters

Machine status and advanced feature_ 797. Repeat steps 4 through 6, as needed.8. Press Stop/Clear to return to ready mode.Change DefaultPRINTING A REP

ContentContent_ 8104 Common Windows problems105 Common Linux problems106 Common Macintosh problemsSUPPLIES AND ACCESSORIES 107 107 How to purchase 107

Machine status and advanced feature_ 80NETWORKYou may set up the network with the machine's display screen. Before doing that, you must have the

Machine status and advanced feature_ 81System Setup Machine SetupMachine IDMachine Fax NoDate & TimeClock ModeLanguageDefault ModePower SaveTimeou

Management tools_ 8212.management toolsThis chapter introduces management tools provided to help you make full use of your machine. This chapter inclu

Management tools_ 83USING THE SMART PANEL PROGRAMSmart Panel is a program that monitors and informs you of the machine status, and allows you to custo

Management tools_ 844. The SmarThru appears.• Scan to: Allows you to scan an image and save it to an application or folder, email it, or publish it on

Management tools_ 853. Click to open the TCP/IP configuration window. 4. Enter the network card’s MAC address, IP address, subnet mask, default gatewa

Management tools_ 86Printers tabView the current system’s printer configuration by clicking on the machine icon button on the left side of the Unified

Management tools_ 87• Properties : Allows you to change the scan properties and scan a document. Ports configurationIn this window, you can view the

Maintenance_ 8813.maintenanceThis chapter provides information for maintaining your machine and the toner cartridge.This chapter includes:• Printing a

Maintenance_ 891. Turn the machine off and unplug the power cord. Wait for the machine to cool down.2. Open the front door and pull the toner cartridg

Safety information_ 9safety informationThese warnings and precautions are included in order to prevent injury to you and others, as well as preventing

Maintenance_ 90Opening the cartridge package prior to use dramatically shortens its useful shelf and operating life. Do not store on the floor. If the

Troubleshooting_ 9114.troubleshootingThis chapter gives helpful information for what to do if you encounter an error.This chapter includes:• Redistrib

Troubleshooting_ 921. Remove any remaining pages from the document feeder.2. Open the document feeder cover.3. Gently remove the jammed paper from the

Troubleshooting_ 93• Do not mix paper types in a tray.• Use only recommended print media (See "Setting the paper size and type" on page 50).

Troubleshooting_ 942. Remove the jammed paper by gently pulling it straight out.3. Replace the toner cartridge and close the front door. Printing auto

Troubleshooting_ 95UNDERSTANDING DISPLAY MESSAGESMessages appear on the control panel display to indicate the machine’s status or errors. Refer to the

Troubleshooting_ 96End of lifeReplace new cartThe indicated toner cartridge has reached its estimated cartridge life. The printer stops printing. Esti

Troubleshooting_ 97Prepare new cartridgeSmall amount of toner is left in the indicated cartridge. The estimated cartridge life of toner is close.Prepa

Troubleshooting_ 98SOLVING OTHER PROBLEMSThe following chart lists some conditions that may occur and the recommended solutions. Follow the suggested

Troubleshooting_ 99Printing problemsCONDITIONPOSSIBLE CAUSESUGGESTED SOLUTIONSThe machine does not print.The machine is not receiving power.Check the