Samsung SCX-4500W manual About this user’s guide, Finding more information

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About this user’s guide

This user’s guide provides information about basic understanding of the machine as well as detailed explanation on each step during the actual usage. Both novice users and professional users can refer to this guide for installing and using the machine.

This explanation is mainly based on the Microsoft Windows operating system.

Some terms in this guide are used interchangeably, as below.

Document is synonymous with original.

Paper is synonymous with media, or print media.

The following table offers the conventions of this guide.

Convention

Description

Example

 

 

 

Bold

Used for texts on the

Properties

 

display or actual prints on

 

 

the machine.

 

 

 

 

Note

Used to provide

Note

 

additional information or

The date format

 

may differ from

 

detailed specification of

 

country to country.

 

the machine function and

 

 

 

feature.

 

 

 

 

Caution

Used to give users

Caution

 

information to protect the

Do not touch the

 

machine from possible

green underside of

 

mechanical damage or

the toner cartridge.

 

malfunction.

 

 

 

 

Footnote

Used to provide more

a. pages per minute

 

detailed information on

 

 

certain words or a

 

 

phrase.

 

 

 

 

(See page

Used to guide users to

(See page 1.1 for more

1.1 for

the reference page for

information)

more

the additional detailed

 

information)

information.

 

 

 

 

Finding more information

You can find information for setting up and using your machine from the following resources, either as a print-out or onscreen.

Quick Install

Provides information on setting up your

Guide

machine and this requires that you follow

 

 

 

 

the instructions in the guide to prepare the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

machine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Online User’s

Provides you with step-by-step

Guide

instructions for using your machine’s full

 

features, and contains information for

 

maintaining your machine,

 

troubleshooting, and installing

 

accessories.

This user’s guide also contains Software section to provide you with information on how to print documents with your machine in various operating systems, and how to use the included software utilities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You can access the user’s guide in other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

languages from the Manual folder on the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

printer software CD.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Printer Driver

Provides you with help information on

Help

printer driver properties and instructions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

for setting up the properties for printing. To

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

access a printer driver help screen, click

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Help from the printer properties dialog

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

box.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Samsung website

If you have Internet access, you can get

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

help, support, printer drivers, manuals,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and order information from the Samsung

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

website, www.samsungprinter.com.

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Contents User’s Guide Page Contact Samsung World Wide Country Customer Care Center Web SiteThailand Contents Maintenance TroubleshootingOrdering supplies and accessories SpecificationsGlossary Index About this user’s guide Finding more informationLaser Safety Statement Safety and Regulatory InformationImportant Precautions and Safety Information Ozone Safety Power SaverCalifornia USA Only RecyclingFCC Statement for Wireless LAN use United States of AmericaFax Branding Ringer Equivalence NumberEEA/EFTA countries Declaration of Conformity European CountriesRegulatory Compliance Statements Replacing the Fitted Plug for UK Only Openssl License Viii Introduction Special featuresSpecial features Machine overview Control panel overview Machine overview Front viewRear view Copy buttons Control panel overviewDisplay Software overview Supplied softwarePrinter driver features System requirementsMacintosh Operating Requirements recommended SystemSetting up the hardware Getting StartedSetting up the network Using a wired networkPrinting Configuration report Setting IP addressNetwork parameter setting Installing the softwareOpen Control Panel Open System Preferences CenterUsing a wireless network Checking your Network EnvironmentsDhcp IP assignment Connect your machine to the network, Open Control PanelRestoring factory default settings Configuring the machine’s wireless network Using SyncThru Web ServiceNow go to Installing the software Altitude adjustment Loading originals and print media Loading originalsSelecting print media Guidelines for selecting and storing print mediaType Size Dimensions Weighta Capacityb Specifications on print mediaMedia sizes supported in each mode Guidelines for special print media Media type GuidelinesLoading paper in the tray Changing the paper size in the traySetting the paper size and type Select Printers and FaxesCopying originals Changing the settings for each copyCopying Scanning basics Scanning to an application using a local ConnectionScanning Setting scan information in Samsung Scan Manager Press PropertiesCanceling a print job Basic printingPrinting a document Double-click the Samsung SCX-4500W Series iconMaintenance Cleaning your machineCleaning the outside Cleaning the insideMaintenance Cleaning the scan unit Maintaining the cartridgeRedistributing toner Toner cartridge storageMaintenance Replacing the toner cartridge Maintenance Maintenance Parts To access SyncThru Web ServiceManaging your machine from the website Items Yield AverageTroubleshooting Status display Explanation SolutionTips for avoiding paper jams Clearing paper jamsTroubleshooting Rear and inside the machine Troubleshooting Exit area Inner cover Understanding display messages OpenSolving other problems Paper feeding problemsPrinting problems Condition Suggested solutionsCondition Possible cause Suggested solutions Printing quality problems Condition Suggested solutions Curl or wave MisformedCharacters SkewCopying problems Condition Suggested solutions Loose tonerCharacter Voids Horizontal stripesScanning problems Common Windows problemsCommon Linux problems Problem Possible cause and solutionsProgram, click File Print Illustrator Common Macintosh problemsProblem Suggested solutions Ordering supplies and accessories How to purchaseSupplies How to purchase SuppliesSpecifications General specificationsPrinter specifications Specifications and DescriptionCopier specifications Scanner specificationsGlossary Control PanelIndex Software section Contents Sharing the Printer Locally Using Your Printer in Linux Installing Printer Software Installing Software for Local PrintingCustom Installation Select Typical installation for a local printer. Click NextSelect Custom installation. Click Next Select the components to be installed and click NextInstalling Software for Network Printing Installing Printer Software in Windows Custom Installation Installing Printer Software in Windows Reinstalling Printer Software Removing Printer SoftwarePrinting a Document Select your printer driver from the Name drop-down listSelect Printers and Faxes Select your printer driver icon Printer SettingsPrinting to a file PRN Layout Tab Paper TabResolution Toner Save ModeGraphics Tab DarknessPrinter Tab Extras TabAbout Tab Using a Favorite Setting Using HelpAdvanced Printing Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up PrintingFitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size Printing PostersPrinting a Reduced or Enlarged Document Using Watermarks Using an Existing WatermarkCreating a Watermark Editing a WatermarkUsing Overlays What is an Overlay?Using a Page Overlay Creating a New Page OverlaySetting Up a Host Computer Setting Up a Client ComputerCheck the Share this printer box Double-clickPrinters and FaxesUsing Samsung SmarThru Scanning Using Samsung SmarThruUninstalling Samsung SmarThru Scanning Process with TWAIN- enabled Software Using Onscreen Help FileWindows Vista Scanning Using the WIA DriverWindows XP Troubleshooting Guide Printer SettingUnderstanding Smart Panel Buy NowOpening the Troubleshooting Guide Using Printer Settings UtilityChanging the Smart Panel Program Settings Driver Setting Only for WindowsGetting Started Installing the Unified Linux DriverInstalling the Unified Linux Driver Uninstalling the Unified Linux Driver Click UninstallUsing SetIP program Using the Unified Driver ConfiguratorOpening the Unified Driver Configurator Starting the programPrinters Configuration Scanners ConfigurationConfiguring Printer Properties Ports ConfigurationPrinting from Applications Printing FilesScanning a Document Click PropertiesUsing the Image Manager Adding Job Type SettingsSelect Uninstall and click Uninstall Installing SoftwareUninstalling software Setting Up the Printer For a Network-connectedClick Add on the Printer List Select Socket/HP Jet Direct in Printer TypeFor a USB-connected Changing Printer Settings PrintingPrinting a Document GraphicsScanning Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of PaperScanning with USB PaperOpen Scan Manager in Smart Panel menu on Status bar Setting scan information in Scan ManagerScanning with network Index Favorites 17 image mode 15 resolution Rev.1.05