Samsung SCX-4200R manual Sharing the Printer Locally, Setting Up a Host Computer

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You can connect the printer directly to a selected computer, which is called “host computer,” on the network.

The following procedure is for Windows XP. For other Windows OS, refer to the corresponding Windows User's Guide or online help.

NOTES:

•Check the Operating System(s) that are compatible with your printer. Please refer to the OS Compatibility section of Printer Specifications in your Printer User’s Guide.

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

Setting Up a Host Computer

1Start Windows.

2From the Start menu select Printers and Faxes.

3Double-clickyour printer driver icon.

4From the Printer menu, select Sharing.

5Check the Share this printer box.

6Fill in the Shared Name field, and then click OK.

Setting Up a Client Computer

1Right-click the Windows Start button and select Explorer.

2Open your network folder in the left column.

3Click the shared name.

4From the Start menu select Printers and Faxes.

5Double-clickyour printer driver icon.

6From the Printer menu, select Properties.

7From the Ports tab, click Add Port.

8Select Local Port and click New Port.

9Fill in the Enter a port name field with the shared name.

10Click OK and click Close.

11Click Apply and click OK.

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Contents Page Page Contact Samsung worldwide Spain Contents Solving other problems General specifications 10.1Printer specifications 10.2 Clearing paper jams Understanding the Status LEDImportant Precautions and Safety Information Laser Safety StatementOzone Safety Use only No.26 AWG or larger telephone line cordPower Saver RecyclingRadio Frequency Emissions Fax BrandingDeclaration of Conformity European Countries Replacing the Fitted Plug for UK OnlyYou should also know that Page Special features IntroductionRear cover Power receptacle USB port Power switch Understanding component locationsFront view Rear viewControl panel functions SCX-4200/ SCX-4200RGetting started Finding more informationInstalling the toner cartridge Selecting a locationClearance space Loading 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 Requirements RecommendedLoading original documents and paper Loading documentType Size Dimensions Weight a Capacity b 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 materialsGuidelines for special materials Paper Type Guidelines EnvelopesConsider the following factors Paper Type GuidelinesPaper 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 basicsHow 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 cartridgeToner cartridge storage Saving tonerConsumable and replacement parts Replacing the toner cartridgeItems Yield Average Troubleshooting Clearing paper jamsMessage Location of Jam Go to Paper Jam Paper input trayFuser 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 Condition Possible cause Suggested solutionsSoftware Section Press Menu until Machine Setup Select Download as Bit ImagePrinting quality problems Condition Suggested solutions Light or fadedPrint Misformed CharactersSkew Curl or waveCopying problems Scanning problemsCurl Common windows problems Common Linux ProblemsError is reported while scanning Following commandInstall Xsane plug-in for Gimp on the your Encounter errorCommon macintosh problems Problems in printer setup utilitySoftware. See Software Section Specifications General specificationsScanner and copier specifications 10.1Printer specifications 10.2Index Page Software section Contents Using Smart Panel Setting Up a Host Computer Setting Up a Client ComputerUsing Your Printer with a Macintosh Installing Printer Software in Windows Installing Printer SoftwareInstalling Printer Software in Windows Reinstalling Printer Software Select the components you want to reinstall and click NextRemoving Printer Software Printing a Document Select your printer driver from the Name drop-down listPrinter 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 ComputerSharing the Printer Locally Check the Share this printer boxUsing Smart Panel Opening the Troubleshooting GuideUnderstanding Smart Panel Toner LevelChanging 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 Using Your Printer in Linux Installing the MFP DriverGetting Started System RequirementsInstalling 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 Printing from Applications Printing FilesTo print any document file Scanning a Document Click PropertiesUsing the Image Editor Adding Job Type SettingsYou can use the following tools to edit the image Using Your Printer with a Macintosh Installing Software for MacintoshInstall the Printer driver Uninstalling the Printer driverSetting 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 Select the page order from the Layout Direction optionScanning Index Windows 10 toner save 10 true-type option Toner save, set 10 TWAIN, scanRev