Samsung SCX-4200R manual Printing problems, Condition Possible cause Suggested solutions

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Condition

Suggested solutions

 

 

Paper sticks

• Ensure that there is not too much paper in the

together.

paper input tray. The paper input tray can hold up

 

to 250 sheets of paper, depending on the thickness

 

of your paper.

 

• Make sure that you are using the correct type of

 

paper. See page 3.2.

 

• Remove paper from the paper input tray and flex or

 

fan the paper.

 

• Humid conditions may cause some paper to stick

 

together.

 

 

Multiple sheets of

• Different types of paper may be stacked in the

paper do not feed.

paper input tray. Load paper of only one type, size,

 

and weight.

 

• If multiple sheets have caused a paper jam, clear

 

the paper jam. See page 9.1.

 

 

Paper does not feed

• Remove any obstructions inside the machine.

into the machine.

• Paper has not been loaded correctly. Remove paper

 

from the paper input tray and reload it correctly.

 

• There is too much paper in the paper input tray.

 

Remove excess paper from the paper input tray.

 

• The paper is too thick. Use only paper that meets

 

the specifications required by the machine. See

 

page 3.2.

 

 

The paper keeps

• There is too much paper in the paper input tray.

jamming.

Remove excess paper from the tray. If you are

 

printing on special materials, use the manual

 

feeder.

 

• An incorrect type of paper is being used. Use only

 

paper that meets the specifications required by the

 

machine. See page 3.2.

 

• There may be debris inside the machine. Open the

 

front cover and remove the debris.

 

 

Transparencies stick

Use only transparencies specifically designed for laser

together in the

printers. Remove each transparency as it exits from

paper exit.

the machine.

 

 

Envelopes skew or

Ensure that the paper guides are against both sides of

fail to feed

the envelopes.

correctly.

 

 

 

Printing problems

Condition

Possible cause

Suggested solutions

 

 

 

The

The machine is

Check the power cord connections. Check

machine

not receiving

the power switch and the power source.

does not

power.

 

print.

 

 

The machine is

Select Samsung SCX-4200 Series as

 

 

not selected as

your default printer in your Windows.

 

the default

 

 

printer.

 

 

 

 

Check the machine for the following:

The front cover is not closed. - Close the front cover.

Paper is jammed. - Clear the paper jam. See page 9.1.

No paper is loaded. - Load paper. See page 2.3.

The toner cartridge is not installed. - Install the toner cartridge. See page 2.2.

If a printer system error occurs, contact your service representative.

 

The connection

Disconnect the printer cable and

 

cable between

reconnect it.

 

the computer

 

 

and the machine

 

 

is not connected

 

 

properly.

 

 

 

 

 

The connection

If possible, attach the cable to another

 

cable between

computer that is working properly and

 

the computer

print a job. You can also try using a

 

and the machine

different printer cable.

 

is defective.

 

 

 

 

 

The port setting

Check the Windows printer setting to

 

is incorrect.

make sure that the print job is sent to the

 

 

correct port, for example, LPT1. If the

 

 

computer has more than one port, make

 

 

sure that the machine is attached to the

 

 

correct one.

 

 

 

 

The machine

Check the printer properties to ensure

 

may be

that all of the print settings are correct.

 

configured

 

 

incorrectly.

 

 

 

 

 

The printer

Repair the printer software. See the

 

driver may be

Software Section.

 

incorrectly

 

 

installed.

 

 

 

 

 

The machine is

Check the display message on the control

 

malfunctioning.

panel to see if the machine is indicating a

 

 

system error.

 

 

 

9.5

Troubleshooting

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Contents Page Page Contact Samsung worldwide Spain Contents Clearing paper jams Understanding the Status LED Solving other problemsGeneral specifications 10.1 Printer specifications 10.2Use only No.26 AWG or larger telephone line cord Important Precautions and Safety InformationLaser Safety Statement Ozone SafetyFax Branding Power SaverRecycling Radio Frequency EmissionsReplacing the Fitted Plug for UK Only Declaration of Conformity European CountriesYou should also know that Page Introduction Special featuresRear view Rear cover Power receptacle USB port Power switchUnderstanding component locations Front viewSCX-4200/ SCX-4200R Control panel functionsFinding more information Getting startedSelecting a location Installing the toner cartridgeClearance 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 windowsRequirements Recommended System requirementsLoading document Loading original documents and paperSelecting print materials Type Size Dimensions Weight a Capacity bSupported 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 locationTake the paper out manually Printing to the rear cover Face upBe careful not to pinch your fingers Copying Changing the settings for each copyCopying ID Card copying Changing the default settingsUsing special copy features Auto Fit copyingUP copying Setting the time out optionPoster copying This chapter explains common printing tasks Canceling a print jobBasic printing Printing a documentScanning basics ScanningType Yield a Part number Standard Pages SCX-D4200A How to purchaseOrdering toner cartridge Toner cartridgesClearing memory MaintenanceCleaning your machine Printing reportsCleaning the scan unit Cleaning the drumIf the problem remains, repeat steps 1 through Saving toner Maintaining the toner cartridgeRedistributing the toner cartridge Toner cartridge storageReplacing the toner cartridge Consumable and replacement partsItems Yield Average Paper Jam Paper input tray TroubleshootingClearing paper jams Message Location of Jam Go toPaper exit area Fuser area or around the toner cartridgeTips for avoiding paper jams Understanding the Status LEDStatus Description Condition Suggested solutions Solving other problemsPaper feeding problems Display Meaning Suggested solutionsCondition Possible cause Suggested solutions Printing problemsSoftware Section Select Download as Bit Image Press Menu until Machine SetupCondition Suggested solutions Light or faded Printing quality problemsPrint Curl or wave MisformedCharacters SkewScanning problems Copying problemsCurl Common Linux Problems Common windows problemsEncounter error Error is reported while scanningFollowing command Install Xsane plug-in for Gimp on the yourProblems in printer setup utility Common macintosh problemsSoftware. See Software Section 10.1 SpecificationsGeneral specifications Scanner and copier specifications10.2 Printer specificationsIndex Page Software section Contents Setting Up a Host Computer Setting Up a Client Computer Using Smart PanelUsing Your Printer with a Macintosh Installing Printer Software Installing Printer Software in WindowsInstalling Printer Software in Windows Select the components you want to reinstall and click Next Reinstalling Printer SoftwareRemoving Printer Software Select your printer driver from the Name drop-down list Printing a DocumentSelect Printers and Faxes Select your printer driver icon Printer SettingsLayout Tab Paper OrientationSource Paper TabScaling Printing Darkness ResolutionToner Save Mode Graphics TabAbout Tab Extras TabPrinter Tab Using Help Using a Favorite SettingPrinting Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up Printing Advanced PrintingPrinting a Reduced or Enlarged Document Printing PostersFitting 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 Scanning Using the WIA Driver Scanning Process with TWAIN- enabled SoftwareUsing Onscreen Help File System Requirements Using Your Printer in LinuxInstalling the MFP Driver Getting StartedInstalling the MFP Driver Click Uninstall Using the MFP ConfiguratorUninstalling the MFP Driver Opening the MFP ConfiguratorClasses Tab Printers ConfigurationScanners Configuration Printers TabMFP Ports Configuration Configuring Printer PropertiesSharing Ports Between Printers and Scanners Printing Files Printing from ApplicationsTo print any document file Click Properties Scanning a DocumentAdding Job Type Settings Using the Image EditorYou can use the following tools to edit the image Uninstalling the Printer driver Using Your Printer with a MacintoshInstalling Software for Macintosh Install the Printer driverFor a Network-connected Macintosh Setting Up the PrinterInstall the Scan driver Uninstalling the Scan driverPrinting a Document Changing Printer SettingsLayout Setting PrintingSelect the page order from the Layout Direction option Printer Features SettingResolutionQuality Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of PaperScanning Index Toner save, set 10 TWAIN, scan Windows 10 toner save 10 true-type optionRev