Samsung 4200 manual Misformed If characters are improperly formed Characters, Skew, Curl or wave

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Condition

Suggested solutions

 

 

Background

Background scatter results from bits of toner

scatter

randomly distributed on the printed page.

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• The paper may be too damp. Try printing with a

different batch of paper. Do not open packages of

paper until necessary so that the paper does not

absorb too much moisture.

• If background scatter occurs on an envelope,

change the printing layout to avoid printing over

areas that have overlapping seams on the reverse

 

side. Printing on seams can cause problems.

 

• If background scatter covers the entire surface

 

area of a printed page, adjust the print resolution

 

through your software application or the printer

 

properties.

Misformed

• If characters are improperly formed and

characters

producing hollow images, the paper stock may be

 

too slick. Try a different paper. See page 3.2.

•If characters are improperly formed and producing a wavy effect, the scanner unit may

need service. For service, contact a service representative.

Page skew

• Ensure that the paper is loaded properly.

AaBbCc

• Check the paper type and quality. See page 3.2.

• Ensure that the paper or other material is loaded

correctly and the guides are not too tight or too

AaBbCc

loose against the paper stack.

AaBbCc

 

AaBbCc

 

AaBbCc

 

Curl or wave

• Ensure that the paper is loaded properly.

•Check the paper type and quality. Both high temperature and humidity can cause paper curl.

See page 3.2.

• Turn over the stack of paper in the tray. Also try rotating the paper 180° in the tray.

• Try printing to the rear cover.

Condition

Suggested solutions

 

 

Wrinkles or

• Ensure that the paper is loaded properly.

creases

• Check the paper type and quality. See page 3.2.

 

• Turn over the stack of paper in the tray. Also try

 

rotating the paper 180° in the tray.

 

• Try printing to the rear cover.

Back of printouts

Check for leaking toner. Clean the inside of the

are dirty

machine. See page 8.1.

Black pages

• The toner cartridge may not be installed properly.

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Remove the toner cartridge and reinsert it.

• The toner cartridge may be defective and need

replacing. Remove the toner cartridge and install

a new one. See page 8.4.

• The machine may require repair. Contact a service

representative.

Loose toner

• Clean the inside of the machine. See page 8.1.

•Check the paper type and quality. See page 3.2.

•Remove the toner cartridge and install a new one. See page 8.4.

•If the problem persists, the machine may require

repair. Contact a service representative.

Character Voids

Character voids are white areas within parts of

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characters that should be solid black:

• If you are using transparencies, try another type

of transparency. Because of the composition of

transparencies, some character voids are normal.

• You may be printing on the wrong surface of the

paper. Remove the paper and turn it around.

• The paper may not meet paper specifications. See

 

page 3.2.

9.8

Troubleshooting

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Contents Page Page Contact Samsung Worldwide Contents 10.2 10.1Use only No.26 AWG or larger telephone line cord Important Precautions and Safety InformationPower Saver EC Certification Approvals and CertificationsPage Introduction Special featuresUnderstanding component locations Rear cover Power receptacle USB port Power switchFront view Rear viewSCX-4200 Control panel functionsFinding more information Getting startedSelecting a location Installing the toner cartridgeLoading paper Changing the size of the paper in the paper input tray Turning the machine on Making connectionsToner save mode Using the save modesPower save mode Overview of control panel menusSupplied printer software Printer driver featuresPrograms for windows Linux driverRequirements System requirementsLoading original documents and paper Loading documentLoading original documents and paper Type Size Dimensions Weighta Selecting print materialsSupported paper types and sizes Type Size Dimensions Weighta Capacityb Paper size supported in each modeMode Size Source Guidelines for selecting and storing print materialsPaper Type Guidelines Manual feeder Paper input trayTips on using the manual feeder Setting the paper size and typeSelecting an output location Printing to the output tray Face downPrinting to the rear cover Face up Take the paper out manuallyBe careful not to pinch your fingers Changing the settings for each copy CopyingCopying Using special copy features Changing the default settingsAuto Fit copying ID Card copyingSetting the time out option UP copyingPoster copying Basic printing Canceling a print jobPrinting a document This chapter explains common printing tasksScanning Scanning basicsScanning Ordering toner cartridge How to purchaseToner cartridges Type Yield a Part number Standard Pages SCX-D4200ACleaning your machine MaintenancePrinting reports Clearing memoryCleaning the drum Cleaning the scan unitIf the problem remains, repeat steps 1 through Maintaining the toner cartridge Redistributing the toner cartridgeStatus LED blinks red Consumable and replacement parts Replacing the toner cartridgeItems Yield Average Clearing paper jams TroubleshootingMessage Location of Jam Go to Paper Jam Paper input tray Below Open/Close DoorPaper exit area Fuser area or around the toner cartridgeUnderstanding the Status LED Tips for avoiding paper jamsStatus Description Paper feeding problems Solving other problemsDisplay Meaning Suggested solutions Condition Suggested solutionsPrinting problems ConditionSoftware Section Press Menu until Machine Setup Printing quality problems Condition Suggested solutions Light or fadedPrint Skew Misformed If characters are improperly formed CharactersCurl or wave Wrinkles orCopying problems Scanning problemsCurl Common Linux Problems Common windows problemsSimultaneous access of different consumer MFP driver on Installed both LinuxSimultaneously, please install the LPP first Following commandSoftware. See Software Section Common macintosh problemsGeneral specifications SpecificationsScanner and copier specifications Duty cycle Monthly print Up to 10,000 pages10.2 Printer specificationsLinux problems 9.10 loading documents ID card, special copy 4.2 installing, toner cartridgeClone, special copy 4.2 component location 1.2 connection Up 4.3 auto fit 4.2 clone 4.2 darknessScanning 6.1 software overview General 10.1 paper 3.2 printerSystem requirements Windows 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 Removing Printer Software Reinstalling Printer SoftwarePrinting a Document Select your printer driver from the Name drop-down listMake sure that your printer is selected Layout Tab Printer SettingsPaper Orientation Select Printers and Faxes Select your printer driver iconPaper Tab SourceScaling Printing Toner Save Mode ResolutionGraphics Tab DarknessExtras Tab About TabPrinter Tab Using 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 Using 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 PortOpening the Troubleshooting Guide Understanding Smart PanelToner Level Changing the Smart Panel Program Settings Uninstalling Samsung SmarThru Scanning Using Samsung SmarThruUsing Samsung SmarThru Scanning Process with TWAIN- enabled Software Scanning Using the WIA DriverUsing Onscreen Help File Installing the MFP Driver Getting StartedSystem Requirements Installing the MFP Driver Uninstalling the MFP Driver Using the MFP ConfiguratorOpening the MFP Configurator Click UninstallScanners Configuration Printers ConfigurationPrinters Tab Classes TabMFP Ports Configuration Configuring Printer PropertiesSharing Ports Between Printers and Scanners Available portsPrinting from Applications Printing FilesFile menu Click Properties Scanning a DocumentClick your scanner Drag the pointer to set the image area to be scannedUsing the Image Editor Adding Job Type SettingsUse these tools to edit the image Install the Printer driver Installing Software for MacintoshUninstalling the Printer driver Double-click the Samsung SPL2 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 Macintosh 31 uninstall Windows Rev
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