Samsung SCX-4300 Using Smart Panel, Understanding Smart Panel, Opening the Troubleshooting Guide

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5 Using Smart Panel

Smart Panel is a program that monitors and informs you of the status of the printer, and allows you to customize the printer’s settings. Smart Panel is installed automatically when you install the printer software.

NOTES:

•To use the this program, you need:

-To check for Operating System(s) that are compatible with your printer, refer to Printer Specifications in your Printer User’s Guide.

-Internet Explorer version 5.0 or higher for flash animation in HTML Help.

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

Understanding Smart Panel

If an error occurs while printing, Smart Panel appears automatically, showing the error. You can also launch Smart Panel manually from the Windows task bar. Double-click the Smart Panel icon on the Windows task bar.

Double click this icon.

Or, from the Start menu, select Programs or All Programs

→your printer driver name → Smart Panel.

NOTES:

•If you have already installed more than one Samsung printer, first select the printer model you want in order to use the corresponding Smart Panel. Right-click the Smart Panel icon on the Windows task bar and select your printer name.

•The Smart Panel window and its contents shown in this Software User’s Guide may differ depending on the printer in use.

The Smart Panel program displays the current status of the printer, various information, lets you change settings and the level of toner remaining in the toner cartridge(s).

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1Toner Level

You can view the level of toner remaining in the toner cartridge(s). The printer and the number of the toner cartridge(s) shown above window may differ depending on the printer in use.

Buy Now

You can order replacement toner cartridge online.

Troubleshooting Guide

You can view Help to solve problems.

Driver Setting

You can use the printer properties window, which allows you to access all of the printer options you need for using your printer. For details, See “Printer Settings” on page 8.

Opening the Troubleshooting Guide

Using the troubleshooting guide, you can view solutions for error status problems.

Right-click the Smart Panel icon on the Windows task bar and select Troubleshooting Guide.

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Contents Multi Functional Printer Page Contact Samsung Worldwide Contents Specifications Safety information Laser Safety Statement Ozone Safety FAX Branding Replacing the Fitted Plug for UK only Declaration of Conformity Introduction Special featuresRear view Rear cover Power receptacle USB port Power switchUnderstanding component locations Front viewSCX-4300 Control panel functionsFinding more information Getting startedInstalling the toner cartridge Selecting a locationClearance space Loading paper Changing the size of the paper in the paper input tray Turning the machine on Making connectionsOverview of control panel menus Using the save modesToner save mode Power save modeLinux driver Printer driver featuresSupplied printer software Programs for windowsMacintosh System requirementsWindows LinuxLoading document Loading original documents and paperType Size Dimensions Weight a Capacity b Selecting print materialsSupported paper types and sizes Guidelines for selecting and storing print materials Paper size supported in each modeType Size Dimensions Weighta Capacityb Mode Size SourcePaper Type Guidelines Guidelines for special materialsPaper Type Guidelines Envelopes Consider the following factorsManual feeder Paper input trayPrinting to the output tray Face down Setting the paper size and typeTips on using the manual feeder Selecting an output locationPrinting to the rear cover Face up Take the paper out manuallyBe careful not to pinch your fingers Changing the settings for each copy CopyingCopying ID Card copying Changing the default settingsUsing special copy features Auto Fit copyingSetting the time out option UP copyingPoster copying Double-click the Samsung SCX-4300 Series icon Canceling a print jobBasic printing Printing a documentScanning basics ScanningType Yield a Part number How to purchaseOrdering toner cartridge Toner cartridgesClearing memory MaintenanceCleaning your machine Printing reportsCleaning the scan unit Cleaning the drumSaving toner Maintaining the toner cartridgeRedistributing the toner cartridge Toner cartridge storageConsumable and replacement parts Replacing the toner cartridgeItems Yield Average Paper Jam Paper input tray Below Open/Close Door TroubleshootingClearing paper jams Message Location of Jam Go toPaper exit area Fuser area or around the toner cartridgeUnderstanding the Status LED Tips for avoiding paper jamsStatus Description Understanding display messages Display Meaning Suggested solutionsCondition Suggested solutions Solving other problemsPaper feeding problems Printing problemsPress Menu until Machine Setup Printing quality problems Condition Suggested solutions Light or fadedPrint Curl or wave MisformedCharacters SkewCopying problems Scanning problemsCurl Common Linux Problems Common windows problemsUninstall both packages and install that one you Scan procedure, and appropriate message boxError is reported while scanning Installed both LinuxList Window after You click Add Select USB Your product not Common macintosh problemsProblems in printer setup utility Software. See Software Section10.1 SpecificationsGeneral specifications Scanner and copier specifications10.2 Printer specificationsID card, special copy 4.2 installing, toner cartridge Manual feeder 3.5 in the paper input trayPaper input tray 2.3 in the manual feeder System requirements Windows REV Software section Contents Sharing the Printer Locally Using Your Printer with a Macintosh Installing Printer Software Installing Printer Software in WindowsInstalling Printer Software in Windows Reinstalling Printer Software Select the components you want to reinstall and click NextRemoving Printer Software Select your printer driver from the Name drop-down list Printing a DocumentMeans you can select that certain option but it is not Recommended,Printer Settings Printing to a file PRNSelect Printers and Faxes Select your printer driver icon Source Layout TabPaper Tab Paper OrientationScaling Printing Graphics TabHigh Altitude Correction Extras TabAbout Tab Printer TabUsing Help Using a Favorite SettingPrinting Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up Printing Advanced PrintingPrinting Posters Printing a Reduced or Enlarged DocumentFitting 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 OverlayCheck the Share this printer box Setting Up a Host ComputerSetting Up a Client Computer Sharing the Printer LocallyToner Level Using Smart PanelOpening the Troubleshooting Guide Understanding Smart PanelChanging the Smart Panel Program Settings Uninstalling Samsung SmarThru Scanning Using Samsung SmarThruUsing Samsung SmarThru Windows XP Scanning Process with TWAIN- enabled SoftwareScanning Using the WIA Driver Using Onscreen Help FileGetting Started Using Your Printer in LinuxInstalling the Unified Linux Driver Installing the Unified Linux DriverUninstalling the Unified Linux Driver Click UninstallClick Next Click Finish Printers Tab Using the Unified Driver ConfiguratorPrinters Configuration Opening the Unified Driver ConfiguratorSharing Ports Between Printers and Scanners Scanners ConfigurationPorts Configuration Classes TabConfiguring Printer Properties Printing from ApplicationsChange the printer and print job properties Scanning a Document Printing FilesClick Properties Adding Job Type Settings Using the Image ManagerYou can use the following tools to edit the image Tools FunctionUninstalling the Printer driver Using Your Printer with a MacintoshInstalling Software Installing the Printer driverClick Add on the Printer List Setting Up the PrinterFor a Network-connected For a USB-connectedLayout Changing Printer SettingsPrinting Printing a DocumentPaper GraphicsOffers Image Capture You can scan docoments using Image Capture. Macintosh OSScanning Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of PaperLinux 27 printer properties, set Macintosh Uninstall, software Macintosh 31 Windows

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