Samsung SCX-6122FN Specifications

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15.2 <Specifications>Scanner and copier specificationsItem DescriptionCompatibilityTWAIN standard / WIA standardScanning methodADF/DADF and Fl

1 INDEXNumerics2/4-up, special copy 6.2Aaccessoriesorder information 12.1Address Bookgroup dial numbers 10.3one-touch dial numbers 10.3speed dial

2 Nnetwork scanscanning 8.3timeout, set 8.4Network Scan programadding scanners 8.2problems 14.17network setupEtherTalk 3.2IPX frame types 3.2op

Samsung PrinterSoftware section

1SOFTWARE SECTION CONTENTSChapter 1: INSTALLING PRINTER SOFTWARE IN WINDOWSInstalling Printer Software ...

2Creating a Watermark ... 21Editing a Watermark ...

3Chapter 8: USING YOUR PRINTER IN LINUXGetting Started ...

Installing Printer Software in Windows41 Installing Printer Software in WindowsThis chapter includes:• Installing Printer Software• Reinstalling Print

Installing Printer Software in Windows5NOTE: If your printer is not already connected to the computer, the following window will appear.• After connec

Installing Printer Software in Windows63Click Next. • If necessary, select a language from the drop-down list.• View User’s Guide: Allows you to view

1.1 <Introduction>1 IntroductionThank you for purchasing this Samsung multifunctional product. Your machine provides printing, copying, scanni

Installing Printer Software in Windows79To register yourself as a user of Samsung Printers in order to receive information from Samsung, select the ch

Installing Printer Software in Windows85The list of printers available on the network appears. Select the printer you want to install from the list an

Installing Printer Software in Windows95The list of printers available on the network appears. Select the printer you want to install from the list an

Installing Printer Software in Windows10Reinstalling Printer SoftwareYou can reinstall the software if installation fails.1Start Windows.2From the Sta

Installing Printer Software in Windows11Removing Printer Software1Start Windows.2From the Start menu select Programs or All Programs → your printer dr

Basic Printing122 Basic Printing This chapter explains the printing options and common printing tasks in Windows. This chapter includes:• Printing a D

Basic Printing13Printer SettingsYou can use the printer properties window, which allows you to access all of the printer options you need when using y

Basic Printing14Paper TabUse the following options to set the basic paper handling specifications when you access the printer properties. See “Printin

Basic Printing15Graphics TabUse the following Graphic options to adjust the print quality for your specific printing needs. See “Printing a Document”

Basic Printing16Extras TabYou can select output options for your document. See “Printing a Document” on page 12 for more information about accessing t

1.2 <Introduction>Printer overviewThese are the main components of your machine:Front view1ADF (Automatic Document Feeder)11. SCX-6122FN has t

Basic Printing17Using a Favorite Setting The Favorites option, which is visible on each properties tab, allows you to save the current properties set

Advanced Printing183 Advanced PrintingThis chapter explains printing options and advanced printing tasks. NOTE: • Your printer driver Properties windo

Advanced Printing19Printing PostersThis feature allows you to print a single-page document onto 4, 9, or 16 sheets of paper, for the purpose of pastin

Advanced Printing20Printing on Both Sides of PaperYou can print on both sides of a sheet of paper. Before printing, decide how you want your document

Advanced Printing21Using WatermarksThe Watermark option allows you to print text over an existing document. For example, you may want to have large gr

Advanced Printing22Using 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 Driver234 Using Windows PostScript DriverIf you want to use the PostScript driver provided with your system CD-ROM to print a

Sharing the Printer Locally245 Sharing the Printer LocallyYou can connect the printer directly to a selected computer, which is called “host computer,

Using Smart Panel256 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 Panel26Driver Setting (Only for Windows)You can use the printer properties window, which allows you to access all of the printer options y

1.3 <Introduction>Control panel overview1Keyboard: Used to enter characters. Used to store frequently dialed fax number and dial them with a t

Scanning277 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

Scanning28•Working area- SmarThru Desktop: Created within the standard Windows folder My Documents.- Sort on Disk: Files of the folders which are not

Scanning29Uninstalling Samsung SmarThru OfficeNOTE: Before beginning uninstallation, ensure that all applications are closed on your computer. 1From t

Using Your Printer in Linux308 Using Your Printer in Linux You can use your machine in a Linux environment. This chapter includes:• Getting Started• I

Using Your Printer in Linux316When the installation is complete, click Finish.The installation program has added the Unified Driver Configurator deskt

Using Your Printer in Linux32Using the Unified Driver ConfiguratorUnified Linux Driver Configurator is a tool primarily intended for configuring Print

Using Your Printer in Linux33Classes TabThe Classes tab shows a list of available printer classes.•Refresh : Renews the classes list.•Add Class... : A

Using Your Printer in Linux34Configuring Printer PropertiesUsing the properties window provided by the Printers configuration, you can change the vari

Using Your Printer in Linux35The following four tabs display at the top of the window.•General - allows you to change the paper size, the paper type,

Using Your Printer in Linux36The document is scanned and the image preview appears in the Preview Pane.7Change the scan options in the Image Quality a

1.4 <Introduction>Understanding the Status LEDThe Status LED on the control panel shows the status of your machine. See the table below to kno

Using Your Printer in Linux37You can use the following tools to edit the image:For further details about the Image Manager application, refer to the o

Using Your Printer with a Macintosh389Using Your Printer with a MacintoshYour machine supports Macintosh systems with a built-in USB interface or a 10

Using Your Printer with a Macintosh39Install the Scan driver1Make sure that you connect your printer to the computer. Turn on your computer and printe

40Printing NOTES: • The Macintosh printer’s properties window that appears in this User’s Guide may differ depending on the printer in use. However th

41Printer Features SettingThe Printer Features tab provides options for selecting the paper type and adjusting print quality.Select Printer Features f

42Duplex PrintingYou can print on both sides of the paper. Before printing in the duplex mode, decide on which edge you will be binding your finished

43SOFTWARE SECTION INDEXAadvanced printing, use 18Bbooklet printing 19Ccancelingscan 29Ddocument, printMacintosh 40Windows 12double-sided printing 20E

44SscanningLinux 35SmarThru 27TWAIN 29WIA driver 29scanning from Macintosh 42settingdarkness 15favorites 17image mode 15resolutionMacintosh 41Windows

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1.5 <Introduction>Finding more informationYou can find information for setting up and using your machine from the following resources, either

2.1 <System setup>2 System setupThis chapter gives you an overview of menus available on your machine and step-by-step instructions for settin

2.2 <System setup>Changing the display languageTo change the language that appears on the control panel, follow these steps:1 Press Menu until

2.3 <System setup>Setting soundsYou can control the following sounds:• Key Sound: Turns the key sound on or off. With this option set to On, a

2.4 <System setup>Entering characters using the number keypadAs you perform various tasks, you may need to enter names and numbers. For exampl

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2.5 <System setup>Using the save modesToner Save modeToner Save mode allows your machine to use less toner on each page. Activating this mode

2.6 <System setup>Auto ContinueThis is the option to set the machine to continue printing or not, in case the paper size you have set and the

3.1 <Network setup>3 Network setupThis chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for setting up your machine for network connections.This ch

3.2 <Network setup>Static addressingTo enter a TCP/IP address from your machine’s control panel, take the following steps: 1 Press Menu until

3.3 <Network setup>Setting Ethernet speedYou can select the communication speed for Ethernet connections.1 Press Menu until Admin Setup appear

4.1 <Software overview>4 Software overviewThis chapter gives you an overview of the software that comes with your machine. Further details abo

4.2 <Software overview>Printer driver featuresYour printer drivers support the following standard features:• Paper source selection• Paper siz

4.3 <Software overview>LinuxMacintoshItem RequirementsOperating system • Red Hat 8.0 ~ 9.0• Fedora Core 1 ~ 3• Mandrake 9.2 ~ 10.1• SuSE 8.2 ~

5.1 <Loading originals and print media>5 Loading originals and print mediaThis chapter introduces you to how to load originals and print media

5.2 <Loading originals and print media>• Make sure any glue, ink, or correction fluid on the paper is completely dry before loading.• Do not l

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5.3 <Loading originals and print media>Supported print media types and sizesType Size Dimensions Weight11. If media weight is over 90 g/m2, us

5.4 <Loading originals and print media>Media sizes supported in each modeGuidelines for selecting and storing print mediaWhen selecting or loa

5.5 <Loading originals and print media>Transparencies • To avoid damaging the machine, use only transparencies designed for use in laser print

5.6 <Loading originals and print media>Changing the size of the paper in the paper trayTo load longer sizes of paper, such as Legal-sized pape

5.7 <Loading originals and print media>1 Open the multi-purpose tray and unfold the multi-purpose tray extension, as shown. 2 If you are using

5.8 <Loading originals and print media>Tips on using the multi-purpose tray• Load only one size of print media at a time in the multi-purpose

6.1 <Copying>6 CopyingThis chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for copying documents.This chapter includes:• Selecting the paper tray•

6.2 <Copying>Reduced or enlarged copyBy using the Reduce/Enlarge button, you can reduce or enlarge the size of a copied image from 25% to 400%

6.3 <Copying>ID card copying8 Press OK or Start to begin copying.NoteYou cannot adjust the copy size using the Reduce/Enlarge button for makin

6.4 <Copying>Clone copyingErasing background imagesYou can set the machine to print an image without its background. This copy feature removes

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6.5 <Copying>Margin ShiftThe Margin Shift feature allows you to create a binding edge for the document. The image can be adjusted up or down o

6.6 <Copying>CoversThe machine automatically adds covers to your copied set using stock taken from a different tray than the copies.1 Press Co

6.7 <Copying>Copying on both sides of paperBy using the Duplex button on your machine, you can set the machine to print copies on both sides o

7.1 <Basic printing>7 Basic printingThis chapter explains common printing tasks. Printing a documentYour machine allows you to print from vari

8.1 <Scanning>8 ScanningScanning with your machine lets you turn pictures and text into digital files that can be stored on your computer. The

8.2 <Scanning>Scanning using a network connectionIf you have connected your machine to a network and set up network parameters correctly, you

8.3 <Scanning>5 Select the index number, from 1 to 20.6 Enter a name in Alias for the Setup for the corresponding Server List entry. This name

8.4 <Scanning>Setting network scan timeoutIf the Network Scan program on your computer does not send a refresh request and does not scan a job

8.5 <Scanning>Scanning to an SMB serverYou can scan an image and then send it to an SMB server. You need to set up parameters for access to SM

8.6 <Scanning>Configuring group email numbers1 Enter your machine’s IP address as the URL in a browser and click Go to access the web site of

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8.7 <Scanning>Printing Address BookYou can check your Address Book settings by printing a list.1 Press Address Book until Print appears on the

9.1 <Faxing>9 FaxingThis chapter gives you information about using your machine as a fax machine. This chapter includes:Sending a fax• Setting

9.2 <Faxing>Recommended resolution settings for different original document types are described in the table below:NoteThe resolution setting

9.3 <Faxing>Confirming a transmission When the last page of your original has been sent successfully, the machine beeps and returns to Standby

9.4 <Faxing>6 Press OK to save your selection.7 Press Stop/Clear to return to Standby mode.Receiving automatically in Fax mode Your machine is

9.5 <Faxing>5 Call your fax number from another telephone. It is not necessary to place the call from a fax machine. 6 When your machine begin

9.6 <Faxing>Printing received faxes on both sides of paperYou can set the machine to print received faxes on both sides of paper. 1 Press Fax.

9.7 <Faxing>Sending a delayed faxYou can set your machine to send a fax at a later time when you will not be present.1 Press Fax.2 Load origin

9.8 <Faxing>8 Enter the job name you want and press OK. The original is scanned into memory before transmission. The display shows memory capa

9.9 <Faxing>Forwarding sent faxes to another fax machineYou can set the machine to send copies of all outgoing faxes to a specified destinatio

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9.10 <Faxing>Creating a Mailbox1 Press Menu until Admin Setup appears on the bottom line of the display and press OK. 2 Press the Scroll butto

10.1 <Fax setup>10 Fax setupThis chapter gives you information on setting up your machine for receiving and sending faxes. This chapter includ

10.2 <Fax setup>Auto ReductionWhen receiving a fax containing pages as long as or longer than the paper loaded in the paper tray, the machine

10.3 <Fax setup>Speed dial numbersYou can store up to 240 frequently-used fax numbers in speed dial numbers. Forty (01-40) speed dial numbers

10.4 <Fax setup>4 Enter the speed dial number you want to add or delete and press OK.If you entered a new speed dial number, Add? appears.If y

11.1 <E-mail setup>11 E-mail setupThe E-mail function on your machine allows you to send your documents as an e-mail message without going to

11.2 <E-mail setup>Setting Up E-mail OptionsThe system administrator customizes the e-mail system according to the operating environment.1 Pre

12.1 <Ordering supplies and accesso-12 Ordering supplies and accessoriesThis chapter provides information on purchasing toner cartridges and acce

13.1 <Maintenance>13 MaintenanceThis chapter provides information for maintaining your machine and the toner cartridge.This chapter includes:•

13.2 <Maintenance>3 Press the Scroll buttons until the item you want to clear appears.4 Press OK when Yes appears.5 Repeat steps 3 through 5 t

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13.3 <Maintenance>4 Wipe the underside of the scanner lid and white sheet until it is clean and dry.5 Close the scanner lid.Maintaining the to

13.4 <Maintenance>2 Open the front cover.3 Turn the cartridge locking lever upwards to release the toner cartridge.4 Pull the toner cartridge

13.5 <Maintenance>1 Pull the release lever to open the side cover.2 Open the front cover.3 Turn the cartridge locking lever upwards to releas

13.6 <Maintenance>9 Turn the cartridge locking lever downwards until it locks in place..10 Close the front cover, then the side cover. Replaci

13.7 <Maintenance>NoteThe toner cartridge must be removed to replace the drum cartridge.5 Pull the used drum cartridge out.NoteHelp the enviro

13.8 <Maintenance>Sending new toner notificationYou can set your machine to automatically send a fax to your service company or dealer to noti

13.9 <Maintenance>Checking replaceablesIf you experience frequent paper jams or printing problems, check the number of pages the machine has p

13.10 <Maintenance>Checking the machine’s serial numberWhen you call for service or register as a user on the Samsung website, the machine’s s

13.11 <Maintenance>Department CodeDepartment codes may be used when sending faxes in order to track fax usage or for accounting purposes. When

14.1 <Troubleshooting>14 TroubleshootingThis chapter gives helpful information for what to do if you encounter an error.This chapter includes:

iImportant Precautions and Safety InformationWhen using this machine, these basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire,

14.2 <Troubleshooting>3 Close the document input tray. Then place the documents back into the DADF.Roller misfeed1 Open the scanner lid.2 Seiz

14.3 <Troubleshooting>3 Pull the release lever to open the side cover.NoteDo not touch the shiny drum cartridge surface. Scratches or smudges

14.4 <Troubleshooting>In the multi-purpose tray1 If the paper is not feeding properly, pull the paper out of the machine.2 Open and close the

14.5 <Troubleshooting>2 Open the front cover. 3 Pull down on the fuser lever. This will release pressure on the paper.4 Turn the Jam Remove Le

14.6 <Troubleshooting>In the duplex unit areaIf the duplex unit is not inserted correctly, paper jam may occur. Make sure that the duplex unit

14.7 <Troubleshooting>Duplex Jam Open/Close DoorPaper has jammed during duplex printing.Clear the jam. See page 14.6.File Access DeniedLogin t

14.8 <Troubleshooting>LSU Hsync ErrorCycle PowerA problem has occurred in the LSU (Laser Scanning Unit).Unplug the power cord and plug it back

14.9 <Troubleshooting>Send Error(DNS)There is a problem in DNS.Configure the DNS setting. Send Error(POP3)There is a problem in POP3.Configure

14.10 <Troubleshooting>Toner cartridge-related messagesMessage Meaning Suggested solutionsInstall Toner A toner cartridge is not installed. In

14.11 <Troubleshooting>Solving other problemsThe following chart lists some conditions that may occur and the recommended solutions. Follow th

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14.12 <Troubleshooting>Printing problemsCondition Possible cause Suggested solutionsThe machine does not print.The machine is not receiving po

14.13 <Troubleshooting>The machine prints, but the text is wrong, garbled, or incomplete.The printer cable is loose or defective.Disconnect th

14.14 <Troubleshooting>Vertical linesIf black vertical streaks appear on the page:• The drum inside the printer has probably been scratched. R

14.15 <Troubleshooting>Wrinkles or creases• Ensure that the paper is loaded properly.• Check the paper type and quality. See page 5.3.• Turn o

14.16 <Troubleshooting>Scanning problemsImage rubs off the copy easily.• Replace the paper in the tray with paper from a new package.• In high

14.17 <Troubleshooting>Network Scan problemsFax problemsCondition Suggested solutionsI cannot find a scanned image file. You can check the sca

14.18 <Troubleshooting>Common Windows problemsNoteRefer to Microsoft Windows User’s Guide that came with your computer for further information

14.19 <Troubleshooting>Common Linux problemsProblem Possible Cause and SolutionThe machine does not print• Check if the printer driver is inst

14.20 <Troubleshooting>The machine does not scan• Check if a document is loaded into the machine.• Check if your machine is connected to the c

15.1 <Specifications>15 SpecificationsThis chapter includes:• General specifications• Printer specifications• Scanner and copier specification