Samsung CLX-216x manual Scanning basics, Scanning to an application using a local Connection

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8 Scanning

Scanning with your machine lets you turn pictures and text into digital files that can be stored on your computer. Then you can email the files, upload them to your website, or use them to create projects that you can print.

This chapter includes:

Scanning basics

Scanning to an application using a local connection

Scanning using a network connection (CLX-2160N only)

Changing the settings for each scan job

Changing the default scan settings

Note

The maximum resolution that can be achieved depends upon various factors, including computer speed, available disk space, memory, the size of the image being scanned, and bit depth settings. Thus, depending on your system and what you are scanning, you may not be able to scan at certain resolutions, especially using enhanced resolution.

Scanning basics

Your machine offers the following ways to scan an image using a local connection:

Via one of the preset imaging applications. Scanning an image launches the selected application, enabling you to control the scanning process. See the next section.

Via the SmarThru™ program supplied with your machine. Scanning an image launches SmarThru™ and enables you to control the scanning process. See the Software Section.

Via the Windows Images Acquisition (WIA) driver. See the Software Section.

To a portable USB memory device, if inserted into the USB memory port on your machine. See page 9.2.

Also, you can send scanned images to several destinations using a network connection:

To your networked computer via the Network Scan program. You can scan an image from the machine, if network-connected, to the computer where the Network Scan program is running. (CLX-2160N only)

Scanning to an application using a local

connection

Note

You can add more TWAIN-compliant software for scanning, such as Adobe Photoshop Deluxe, Microsoft Paint, Email, SmarThru, OCR or Adobe Photoshop, from the Printer Settings Utility. See the Software Section.

1Make sure that your machine and computer are turned on and properly connected to each other.

2Place a single original face down on the scanner glass. For details about loading an original, see page 5.1.

3Press Scan to.

Ready to Scan appears on the top line of the display.

4Press the Scroll buttons until Scan to Appl. appears on the bottom line of the display and press OK.

5Press the Scroll buttons until the application you want to use appears and press OK.

6On the selected application, adjust the scan settings and begin scanning.

For details, please refer to the application user’s guide.

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Contents Page Page Country Customer Care Center Web Site Contact Samsung World WideContents Selecting and loading print media Using USB flash memoryCopying Basic printingTroubleshooting MaintenanceSpecifications Ordering suppliesImportant Precautions and Safety Information Safety and Regulatory InformationEnvironmental and Safety Consideration Laser Safety StatementPower Saver Ozone SafetyRecycling Radio Frequency EmissionsReplacing the Fitted Plug for UK Only Page Features CLX-2160 CLX-2160N Special featuresIntroduction See the Software SectionFront view Machine overviewControl panel overview Status LED Understanding the Status LEDStatus LED with the toner cartridge messages Status DescriptionSelecting a location Finding more informationClearance space Click Printer Setting Altitude adjustmentPrinting a demo Menu overview System setupCopy Menu Scan MenuChanging the display language Using the power save modeAuto continue Software overview Printer driver featuresSupplied software Windows System requirementsLinux MacintoshConfiguring TCP/IP Network setup CLX-2160N onlySupported operating systems Restoring the network configuration Setting ethernet speedPrinting a network configuration Dynamic addressing BOOTP/DHCPLoading originals Selecting and loading print mediaSelecting print media Supported print media types and sizes Type Size Dimensions Weight CapacityaMode Size Source Media sizes supported in each modeGuidelines for selecting and storing print media Guidelines for special print mediaTo avoid damaging the machine, use only Tray Loading paperLoading paper in the tray Close the paper cover Slide the tray back into the machine Changing the size of the paper in the trayManual feeder Tips on using the manual feederLoad the paper with the side to be printed on facing up Setting the paper size and type Copying Changing the settings for each copySelecting the paper tray Reduced/Enlarged copySetting copy timeout Changing the default copy settingsOriginal type ID card copying Using special copy featuresUp or 4-up copying Clone copying Poster copyingErasing background images Basic printing Canceling a print jobPrinting a document Scanning Scanning to an application using a local ConnectionScanning basics Preparing for network scanning Scanning using a network connection CLX-2160N onlyScanning to a network client Adding the machine to the Network Scan programChanging the default scan settings Changing the settings for each scan jobSetting network scan timeout About USB memory Using USB flash memoryPlugging in a USB memory device Scanning Scanning to a USB memory deviceCustomizing scan to USB Managing USB memory Printing from a USB memory deviceDeleting an image file Formatting a USB memory deviceViewing the USB memory status Printing directly from a digital cameraPrinting reports MaintenanceClearing memory Printing a reportCleaning the outside Cleaning your machineCleaning the inside Cleaning the scan unit Redistributing toner Maintaining the toner cartridgeToner cartridge storage Expected cartridge lifeReplacing the toner cartridge Replacing the imaging unit Maintenance Replacing the waste toner container Managing your machine from the website Maintenance partsChecking the machine’s serial number Checking replaceablesTips for avoiding paper jams TroubleshootingClearing paper jams Paper exit area Understanding display messages Install Message Meaning Suggested solutions Install TonerLow Heat Error Cycle PowerPaper feeding problems Solving other problemsPrinting problems Toner specks Printing quality problemsDropouts Condition Suggested solutions Vertical repetitive Condition Suggested solutions White SpotsVertical lines Color or BlackCondition Suggested solutions Character Voids Condition Suggested solutions Curl or waveWrinkles or CreasesScanning problems Copying problemsCommon Windows problems Network Scan problems CLX-2160N onlyCommon Macintosh problems Problem Possible cause and solutions Common Linux problemsYou should wait for completion Problem Possible cause and solutions Supplies How to purchase How to purchaseOrdering supplies SuppliesGeneral specifications SpecificationsPrinter specifications Scanner and copier specifications Numerics IndexSystem requirements Macintosh Software section Contents Sharing the Printer Locally Using Your Printer in Linux Installing Software for Local Printing Installing Printer SoftwareTypical Installation Select 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 Custom Installation Select Custom installation. Click Next Select the components you want to reinstall and click Next Reinstalling Printer SoftwareNext Removing Printer SoftwarePrinting to a file PRN Printing a DocumentSelect your printer driver from the Name drop-down list Layout Tab Printer SettingsPaper Orientation Source Paper TabScaling Printing Graphics Tab Color ModeQuality Advanced OptionsAbout Tab Extras TabPrinter Tab Using Help Using a Favorite SettingPrinting Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up Printing Advanced PrintingPrinting Booklets Printing PostersPrinting a Reduced or Enlarged Document Printing on Both Sides of PaperFitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size NoneUsing an Existing Watermark Using WatermarksCreating a Watermark Editing a WatermarkWhat is an Overlay? Using OverlaysUsing a Page Overlay Creating a New Page OverlaySetting Up a Client Computer Setting Up a Host ComputerCheck the Share this printer box Select Local Port and click New PortToner Level Understanding Smart PanelUsing Printer Settings Utility Opening the Troubleshooting GuideChanging the Smart Panel Program Settings Using Onscreen Help FileUninstalling Samsung SmarThru Scanning Using Samsung SmarThruUsing Samsung SmarThru Scanning Using the WIA Driver Scanning Process with TWAIN- enabled SoftwareWindows XP Windows Vista Installing the Unified Linux Driver Installing the Unified Linux DriverGetting Started Click Uninstall Uninstalling the Unified Linux DriverPrinters Configuration Using the Unified Driver ConfiguratorOpening the Unified Driver Configurator Printers TabPorts Configuration Scanners ConfigurationClasses Tab Sharing Ports Between Printers and ScannersPrinting from Applications Configuring Printer Properties Printing a DocumentPrinting Files Scanning a DocumentClick Properties Adding Job Type Settings Using the Image ManagerTools Function Install the Printer driver Installing Software for MacintoshUninstalling the Printer driver Double-click the Samsung Splc Installer iconInstall the Scan driver Setting Up the PrinterUninstalling the Scan driver For a Network-connected MacintoshLayout Setting Changing Printer SettingsPrinting Printing a DocumentResolutionQuality Printer Features SettingPrinting Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper Paper TypeScanning Index WIA, scan Ver