Samsung SCX-4500W manual Setting Up a Host Computer, Setting Up a Client Computer

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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.

NOTES:

•Check the Operating System(s) that are compatible with your printer. Please refer to the OS Compatibility section of Printer Specifications in your Printer User’s Guide.

•If you need to know the exact name of your printer, you can check the supplied CD-ROM.

Setting Up a Host Computer

1Start Windows.

2From the Start menu select Printers and Faxes.

3Double-clickyour printer driver icon.

4From the Printer menu, select Sharing.

5Check the Share this printer box.

6Fill in the Shared Name field, and then click OK.

Setting Up a Client Computer

1Right-click the Windows Start button and select Explore.

2Select My Network Places and then right-click Search for Computers.

3Fill in the IP address of host computer in Computer name

field, and click Search. (In case host computer requires User name and Password, fill in User ID and password of host computer account.)

4Double-clickPrinters and Faxes.

5Right-click printer driver icon, select Connect.

6Click Yes, if the installation confirm message appears.

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Contents User’s Guide Page Country Customer Care Center Web Site Contact Samsung World WideThailand Contents Specifications MaintenanceTroubleshooting Ordering supplies and accessoriesGlossary Index Finding more information About this user’s guideImportant Precautions and Safety Information Safety and Regulatory InformationLaser Safety Statement Recycling Ozone SafetyPower Saver California USA OnlyRinger Equivalence Number FCC Statement for Wireless LAN useUnited States of America Fax BrandingRegulatory Compliance Statements Declaration of Conformity European CountriesEEA/EFTA countries Replacing the Fitted Plug for UK Only Openssl License Viii Special features Machine overview Control panel overview Special featuresIntroduction Front view Machine overviewRear view Display Control panel overviewCopy buttons Supplied software Software overviewSystem requirements Printer driver featuresOperating Requirements recommended System MacintoshGetting Started Setting up the hardwareSetting IP address Setting up the networkUsing a wired network Printing Configuration reportCenter Network parameter settingInstalling the software Open Control Panel Open System PreferencesChecking your Network Environments Using a wireless networkOpen Control Panel Dhcp IP assignment Connect your machine to the network,Restoring factory default settings Using SyncThru Web Service Configuring the machine’s wireless networkNow go to Installing the software Altitude adjustment Loading originals Loading originals and print mediaGuidelines for selecting and storing print media Selecting print mediaMedia sizes supported in each mode Specifications on print mediaType Size Dimensions Weighta Capacityb Media type Guidelines Guidelines for special print mediaChanging the paper size in the tray Loading paper in the traySelect Printers and Faxes Setting the paper size and typeCopying Changing the settings for each copyCopying originals Scanning Scanning to an application using a local ConnectionScanning basics Press Properties Setting scan information in Samsung Scan ManagerDouble-click the Samsung SCX-4500W Series icon Canceling a print jobBasic printing Printing a documentCleaning the inside MaintenanceCleaning your machine Cleaning the outsideMaintenance Toner cartridge storage Cleaning the scan unitMaintaining the cartridge Redistributing tonerMaintenance Replacing the toner cartridge Maintenance Items Yield Average Maintenance PartsTo access SyncThru Web Service Managing your machine from the websiteClearing paper jams TroubleshootingStatus display Explanation Solution Tips for avoiding paper jamsTroubleshooting Rear and inside the machine Troubleshooting Exit area Inner cover Open Understanding display messagesCondition Suggested solutions Solving other problemsPaper feeding problems Printing problemsCondition Possible cause Suggested solutions Printing quality problems Skew Condition Suggested solutions Curl or waveMisformed CharactersHorizontal stripes Copying problemsCondition Suggested solutions Loose toner Character VoidsCommon Windows problems Scanning problemsProblem Possible cause and solutions Common Linux problemsProblem Suggested solutions Common Macintosh problemsProgram, click File Print Illustrator Supplies Ordering supplies and accessoriesHow to purchase Supplies How to purchaseSpecifications and Description SpecificationsGeneral specifications Printer specificationsScanner specifications Copier specificationsControl Panel GlossaryIndex Software section Contents Sharing the Printer Locally Using Your Printer in Linux Installing Software for Local Printing Installing Printer SoftwareSelect Typical installation for a local printer. Click Next Custom InstallationSelect the components to be installed and click Next Select Custom installation. Click NextInstalling Software for Network Printing Installing Printer Software in Windows Custom Installation Installing Printer Software in Windows Removing Printer Software Reinstalling Printer SoftwareSelect your printer driver from the Name drop-down list Printing a DocumentPrinting to a file PRN Printer SettingsSelect Printers and Faxes Select your printer driver icon Paper Tab Layout TabDarkness ResolutionToner Save Mode Graphics TabAbout Tab Extras TabPrinter Tab Using Help Using a Favorite SettingPrinting Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up Printing Advanced PrintingPrinting a Reduced or Enlarged Document Printing PostersFitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size Editing a Watermark Using WatermarksUsing an Existing Watermark Creating a WatermarkCreating a New Page Overlay Using OverlaysWhat is an Overlay? Using a Page OverlayDouble-clickPrinters and Faxes Setting Up a Host ComputerSetting Up a Client Computer Check the Share this printer boxUninstalling Samsung SmarThru Scanning Using Samsung SmarThruUsing Samsung SmarThru Using Onscreen Help File Scanning Process with TWAIN- enabled SoftwareWindows XP Scanning Using the WIA DriverWindows Vista Buy Now Troubleshooting GuidePrinter Setting Understanding Smart PanelDriver Setting Only for Windows Opening the Troubleshooting GuideUsing Printer Settings Utility Changing the Smart Panel Program SettingsInstalling the Unified Linux Driver Installing the Unified Linux DriverGetting Started Click Uninstall Uninstalling the Unified Linux DriverStarting the program Using SetIP programUsing the Unified Driver Configurator Opening the Unified Driver ConfiguratorScanners Configuration Printers ConfigurationPorts Configuration Configuring Printer PropertiesPrinting Files Printing from ApplicationsClick Properties Scanning a DocumentAdding Job Type Settings Using the Image ManagerUninstalling software Installing SoftwareSelect Uninstall and click Uninstall Select Socket/HP Jet Direct in Printer Type Setting Up the PrinterFor a Network-connected Click Add on the Printer ListFor a USB-connected Graphics Changing Printer SettingsPrinting Printing a DocumentPaper ScanningPrinting Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper Scanning with USBScanning with network Setting scan information in Scan ManagerOpen Scan Manager in Smart Panel menu on Status bar Index Favorites 17 image mode 15 resolution Rev.1.05