Samsung 4200 manual Understanding Smart Panel, Opening the Troubleshooting Guide, Toner Level

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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:

-Windows 98 or higher (Windows NT 4.0 can be used only for network-supported printers.) 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 Page Page Contact Samsung Worldwide Contents 10.1 10.2Important Precautions and Safety Information Use only No.26 AWG or larger telephone line cordPower Saver Approvals and Certifications EC CertificationPage Special features IntroductionRear cover Power receptacle USB port Power switch Understanding component locationsFront view Rear viewControl panel functions SCX-4200Getting started Finding more informationInstalling the toner cartridge Selecting a locationLoading paper Changing the size of the paper in the paper input tray Making connections Turning the machine onUsing the save modes Toner save modePower save mode Overview of control panel menusPrinter driver features Supplied printer softwarePrograms for windows Linux driverSystem requirements RequirementsLoading original documents and paper Loading documentLoading original documents and paper Type Size Dimensions Weighta Selecting print materialsSupported paper types and sizes Paper size supported in each mode Type Size Dimensions Weighta CapacitybMode Size Source Guidelines for selecting and storing print materialsPaper Type Guidelines Paper input tray Manual feederSetting the paper size and type Tips on using the manual feederSelecting 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 Changing the default settings Using special copy featuresAuto Fit copying ID Card copyingSetting the time out option UP copyingPoster copying Canceling a print job Basic printingPrinting a document This chapter explains common printing tasksScanning Scanning basicsScanning How to purchase Ordering toner cartridgeToner cartridges Type Yield a Part number Standard Pages SCX-D4200AMaintenance Cleaning your machinePrinting 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 Troubleshooting Clearing paper jamsMessage Location of Jam Go to Paper Jam Paper input tray Below Open/Close DoorFuser area or around the toner cartridge Paper exit areaUnderstanding the Status LED Tips for avoiding paper jamsStatus Description Solving other problems Paper feeding problemsDisplay Meaning Suggested solutions Condition Suggested solutionsPrinting problems ConditionSoftware Section Press Menu until Machine Setup Printing quality problems Condition Suggested solutions Light or fadedPrint Misformed If characters are improperly formed Characters SkewCurl or wave Wrinkles orCopying problems Scanning problemsCurl Common windows problems Common Linux ProblemsInstalled both Linux Simultaneous access of different consumer MFP driver onSimultaneously, please install the LPP first Following commandCommon macintosh problems Software. See Software SectionSpecifications General specificationsScanner and copier specifications Duty cycle Monthly print Up to 10,000 pagesPrinter specifications 10.2ID card, special copy 4.2 installing, toner cartridge Linux problems 9.10 loading documentsClone, 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 in Windows Installing Printer SoftwareInstalling Printer Software in Windows Reinstalling Printer Software Removing Printer SoftwarePrinting a Document Select your printer driver from the Name drop-down listMake sure that your printer is selected Printer Settings Layout TabPaper Orientation Select Printers and Faxes Select your printer driver iconPaper Tab SourceScaling Printing Resolution Toner Save ModeGraphics Tab DarknessExtras Tab About TabPrinter Tab Using a Favorite Setting Using HelpAdvanced Printing Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up PrintingPrinting Posters Printing a Reduced or Enlarged DocumentFitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size Using Watermarks Using an Existing WatermarkCreating a Watermark Editing a WatermarkUsing Overlays What is an Overlay?Using a Page Overlay Creating a New Page OverlaySetting Up a Host Computer Setting Up a Client 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 Scanning Using Samsung SmarThru Uninstalling 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 Using the MFP Configurator Uninstalling the MFP DriverOpening the MFP Configurator Click UninstallPrinters Configuration Scanners ConfigurationPrinters Tab Classes TabConfiguring Printer Properties MFP Ports ConfigurationSharing Ports Between Printers and Scanners Available portsPrinting from Applications Printing FilesFile menu Scanning a Document Click PropertiesClick 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 Installing Software for Macintosh Install the Printer driverUninstalling the Printer driver Double-click the Samsung SPL2 Installer iconSetting Up the Printer Install the Scan driverUninstalling the Scan driver For a Network-connected MacintoshChanging Printer Settings Layout SettingPrinting Printing a DocumentPrinter Features Setting ResolutionQualityPrinting Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper Paper TypeScanning Index Macintosh 31 uninstall Windows Rev