Samsung SCX-4600, SCX-4623 manual Basic Scanning Method, For USB connected machine

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scanning

Scanning with your machine lets you turn pictures and text into digital files that can be stored on your computer.

This chapter includes:

Basic scanning method

Scanning originals and sending to your computer (Scan to PC)

Using Samsung Scan Manager

Scanning with TWAIN-enabled software

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.

Supported optional devices and features may differ according to your model. Please check your model name.

(See "Features by Models" on page 23).

BASIC SCANNING METHOD

You can scan the originals with your machine via an USB cable or the network.

Samsung Scan Manager: Scan the originals from the control panel. Then, the scanned data will be stored in the connected computers My Documents folder. When you install all the software in the supplied CD, the Samsung Scan Manager is also automatically installed on your computer. This feature can be used via the local connection or the network connection (See "Using Samsung Scan Manager" on page 64).

TWAIN: TWAIN is the one of a preset imaging applications. Scanning an image launches the selected application, enabling you to control the scanning process. This feature can be used via the local connection or the network connection (See "Scanning with TWAIN-enabled software" on page 65).

SmarThru: This program is the accompanying software for your machine. You can use this program to scan images or documents. This feature can be used via the local connection or the network connection (See "Smarthru" on page 83).

WIA: WIA stands for Windows Images Acquisition. To use this feature, your computer must be connected directly with the machine via an USB cable (See "Scanning using the WIA driver" on page 65).

SCANNING ORIGINALS AND SENDING TO YOUR COMPUTER (SCAN TO PC)

You can scan an image on the machine via the Samsung Scan Manager program that is installed in your networked computer.

For USB connected machine

This is a basic scanning method for usb connected machine.

1.Make sure that the machine is connected to your computer and powered on.

2.Load originals face up into the document feeder, or place a single original face down on the scanner glass.

Scanning using the WIA driver

Macintosh scanning

Linux Scanning

(See "Loading originals" on page 45).

3.Press (Scan) on the control panel.

4.Press the left/right arrow until Scan To PC appears and press OK.

5.Press the left/right arrow until Local PC appears and press OK.

If you see Not Available message, check the port connection.

6.Press the left/right arrow until the application program you want appears and press OK.

Default setting is My Documents.

To add or delete the folder where the scanned file is saved, add or delete the application program in Samsung Scan Manager > Properties > Set Scan Button.

7.Press the left/right arrow until the setting you want appears and press OK.

Resolution: Sets the image resolution.

Scan Color: Sets the color mode.

Scan Format: Sets the file format in which the image is to be saved.

Scan Size: Sets the image size.

Scan Format appears only when you selected the Scan destination to My Documents.

If you want to scan from the default setting, press Start.

8.Scanning begins.

Scanned image is saved in computer’s My Documents > My Pictures > Samsung folder.

You can use Twain driver to scan quickly in Samsung Scan Manager program.

You can also scan by pressing Window’s Start > Control Panel > Samsung Scan Manager > Quick Scan.

For network connected machine

Make sure the printer driver is installed on your computer using the software CD, since the printer driver includes the scan program (See "Installing wired network or USB connected machine’s driver" on page 37).

1.Make sure that your machine and the computer are connected to a network and Samsung Scan Manager is installed on the computer.

2.Load originals face up into the document feeder, or place a single original face down on the scanner glass.

3.Press (Scan) on the control panel.

4.Press the left/right arrow until Scan To PC appears and press OK.

5.Press the left/right arrow until Network PC appears and press OK.

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Contents Multi Functional Printer Copyright CopyrightContent ContentSetting job timeout Preparing originals Loading originals Entering characters using the number keypadUsing the save modes Setting the default tray and paperUsing Samsung Scan Manager Using help Using special print featuresBasic copy Changing the settings for each copy Deciding the form of copy output Setting copy timeoutPrinting sent fax report automatically Fax setup Preparing to fax Using a fax in your computerAdjusting the document settings Setting up address bookSolving other problems Using the Smart Panel programUsing SetIP program Using the Linux Unified Driver ConfiguratorHardware specifications How to purchaseOperating Environment Safety informationImportant Safety Symbols Safety informationOperating Method Maintenance / Checking Installation / MovingSupply Usage Perchlorate Warning Laser Safety StatementOzone Safety Regulatory informationPower Save RecyclingCorrect Disposal of Batteries in this Product Canadian Radio Interference Regulations Taiwan only Radio Frequency EmissionsRussia only FCC Information to the UserGermany only FAX Branding Ringer Equivalence NumberYou should also know that Approvals and Certifications Replacing the Fitted Plug for UK onlyDeclaration of Conformity European Countries Important warningOpenssl License Original Ssleay LicenseEC Certification China only Convention Description Example About this user’s guideConvention About this user’s guideDownloadable Finding More InformationMaterial Name Description Samsung websiteFeatures of your new product Special FeaturesFeatures of your new product Features by Models FeaturesPrint Duplex 2-sided printing manual Copy Introduction IntroductionMachine Overview Front viewRear view Control Panel Overview SCX-4623 Series Scan to Control Panel Overview SCX-4600 SeriesUnderstanding the Status LED Introducing the Useful ButtonsTurning on the Machine Getting started Setting UP the HardwareGetting started Supplied SoftwareMacintosh ContentsSystem Requirements WindowsInstalling USB Connected MACHINE’S Driver LinuxRequirements Select Uninstall and click Uninstall Installing the Unified Linux DriverInstalling the SmartPanel Open the Applications folder Utilities Print Setup UtilitySharing Your Machine Locally Installing the Printer Setting UtilitySetting up a host computer Setting up a client computerSelect Share this printer Introducing Useful Network Programs Network setupUsing a Wired Network Network EnvironmentIP setting using SetIP Program Macintosh Setting IP addressIP setting using control panel IP setting using SetIP Program WindowsIP setting using SetIP Program Linux Installing Wired Network or USB Connected MACHINE’S DriverNetwork parameter setting Restoring factory default settingsSet IP Address Search againDirect Input HelpActivating IPv6 IPV6 ConfigurationSetting IPv6 addresses Install Linux Driver and add network PrinterConnecting SyncThru Web Service DHCPv6 address configuration StatefulManual address configuration Changing the Clock Mode Basic setupAltitude Adjustment Setting the Date and TimeChanging the Default Mode Setting SoundsEntering Characters Using the Number Keypad Setting the Default Tray and Paper Using the Save ModesSetting JOB Timeout On the scanner glass Media and trayPreparing Originals Loading OriginalsDocument feeder Media sizes supported in each modeSelecting Print Media Changing the Tray SizeLoading Paper in the Tray TrayManual tray Tips on using the manual tray Printing on Special MediaTypes Tray Manual Tray Pressure lever EnvelopeTransparency LabelsSetting the Paper Size and Type Using the Output Support Stacking papers firmlyGetting the small sized printout Printer driver Printer Driver FeaturesPrinting Basic PrintingUsing a favorite setting Using HelpUsing Special Print Features Canceling a print jobPrinting on both sides of paper Manual Printing multiple pages on one sheet of paperPrinting posters Printing booklets ManualFitting your document to a selected paper size Using watermarksUsing overlay Change percentage of your documentChanging the Default Print Settings Setting Your Machine AS a Default MachineAdvanced Options Printing a document Changing printer settingsPrinting to a File PRN Macintosh PrintingLinux Printing Printing from applicationsPrinting files Configuring Printer Properties Open the Unified Driver ConfiguratorPrinter Properties window opens Changing the Settings for Each Copy CopyingBasic Copy Up or 4-up copying N-up Changing the Default Copy SettingsUsing Special Copy Features ID card copyingErasing background images Setting Copy TimeoutDeciding the Form of Copy Output Clone copyingFor USB connected machine ScanningBasic Scanning Method Scanning Originals and Sending to Your Computer Scan to PCScan Property Using Samsung Scan ManagerSet Scan Button tab Scan DestinationScanning with TWAIN-ENABLED Software Scanning Using the WIA DriverMacintosh Scanning Scanning with network Setting scan information in Scan ManagerLinux Scanning Scanning with USBTo save a Job Type setting for the next scan job Adding Job Type SettingsUsing the Image Manager To save a new Job Type settingTools Name Function Sending a fax Using a FAX in Your ComputerFaxing Preparing to FAXChange Port tab Setting the fax headerSending a FAX in Your Machine Set Fax Receiving tabAutomatic redialing Delaying a fax transmissionSending a fax manually Confirming a transmissionSending a priority fax Adding documents to a reserved delay fax jobCanceling a reserved delay fax job Receiving a FAX in Your MachineReceiving faxes using Drpd mode Receiving manually in Tel modeReceiving automatically in Answering Machine/Fax mode Receiving faxes manually using an extension telephoneForwarding a FAX to Another Destination Adjusting the Document SettingsGroup dial numbers Setting UP Address BookForwarding a received fax to another destination Speed dial numbersSearching Address Book for an entry Printing Sent FAX Report AutomaticallySending Machine status and advanced featureFAX Setup Changing the fax setup optionsAuto Report Copy SetupChange Default Changing the copy setup optionsClearing Memory Printing a ReportNetwork Menu OverviewItems Option IPv6 Activate DHCPv6 ConfigNetwork TCP/IP IPv4 StaticUsing Syncthru WEB Service Management toolsIntroducing Useful Management Tools Smarthru Using the Smart Panel ProgramChanging the Smart Panel Program Settings Opening the Troubleshooting GuideUsing SmarThru Using Setip ProgramPrinters Configuration Scanners Ports Using the Linux Unified Driver ConfiguratorOpening the Unified Driver Configurator Printers configurationPrinters tab Scanners configurationSwitches to Printers configuration Switches to Scanners configurationPorts configuration Switches to Ports configurationSharing Ports Between Printers and Scanners Maintenance Cleaning the scan unit Storing the Toner CartridgeScanner lid Scanner glass Document feeder glass White bar Estimated cartridge life Tips for Moving & Storing Your MachineHandling instructions Use of non-Samsung and refilled toner cartridgeClearing Original Document Jams TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Redistributing TonerTips for Avoiding Paper Curls Tips for Avoiding Paper JamsScanner lid Inside the machine Clearing Paper JamsExit area Message Meaning Suggested Solutions Understanding Display MessagesChecking display messages End of life When End Life Replace New cartInstall Toner Network ProblemRemove seal tape Self DiagnosticsPrepare new CartridgeCondition Suggested Solutions Solving Other ProblemsPower problems Paper feeding problemsCondition Possible Suggested Cause Solutions Printing problemsPrinting quality problems Condition Condition Suggested Solution Copying problemsScanning problems Fax problems Samsung Scan Manager ProblemCommon Windows problems Common Linux problems Not scan Common Macintosh problemsAvailable Supplies Supplies and accessoriesHOW to Purchase Available Maintenance PartsChecking REPLACEABLE’S Lifespan Specifications SpecificationsHardware Specifications Environmental SpecificationsElectrical Specifications Power ratingaPower consumption Print Media Specifications Type Size DimensionsTRAY1 Manual Tray Contact samsung worldwide Contact Samsung worldwideCOUNTRY/REG Customer Care WEB Site ION Center South Africa Glossary Emulation Dot Matrix PrinterDuplex Duty CycleMAC address ITU-T No chartIntranet IP addressPostScript ResolutionNetWare OriginalsWatermark Subnet MaskToner Cartridge UNC PathIndex Print resolution set Network setup 80 N-up copy 61 N-up printingPoster, print 54 power off Power saverWindows Watermark
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