Samsung SCX-4200R Using Smart Panel, Understanding Smart Panel, Opening the Troubleshooting Guide

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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.

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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 Spain Contents General specifications 10.1 Solving other problemsPrinter specifications 10.2 Clearing paper jams Understanding the Status LEDLaser Safety Statement Important Precautions and Safety InformationOzone Safety Use only No.26 AWG or larger telephone line cordRecycling Power SaverRadio Frequency Emissions Fax BrandingReplacing the Fitted Plug for UK Only Declaration of Conformity European CountriesYou should also know that Page Introduction Special featuresUnderstanding component locations Rear cover Power receptacle USB port Power switchFront view Rear 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 connectionsToner save mode Using the save modesPower save mode Overview of control panel menusSupplied printer software Printer driver featuresPrograms for windows Linux driverRequirements Recommended System requirementsLoading document Loading original documents and paperSelecting print materials Type Size Dimensions Weight a Capacity bSupported 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 Envelopes Guidelines for special materialsConsider the following factors Paper Type GuidelinesManual feeder Paper input trayTips on using the manual feeder Setting the paper size and typeSelecting an output location Printing to the output tray Face downTake the paper out manually Printing to the rear cover Face upBe careful not to pinch your fingers Copying Changing the settings for each copyCopying Using special copy features Changing the default settingsAuto Fit copying ID Card copyingUP copying Setting the time out optionPoster copying Basic printing Canceling a print jobPrinting a document This chapter explains common printing tasksScanning basics ScanningOrdering toner cartridge How to purchaseToner cartridges Type Yield a Part number Standard Pages SCX-D4200ACleaning your machine MaintenancePrinting reports Clearing memoryCleaning the scan unit Cleaning the drumIf the problem remains, repeat steps 1 through Redistributing the toner cartridge Maintaining the toner cartridgeToner cartridge storage Saving tonerReplacing the toner cartridge Consumable and replacement partsItems Yield Average Clearing paper jams TroubleshootingMessage Location of Jam Go to Paper Jam Paper input trayPaper exit area Fuser area or around the toner cartridgeTips for avoiding paper jams Understanding the Status LEDStatus Description Paper feeding problems Solving other problemsDisplay Meaning Suggested solutions Condition 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 Characters MisformedSkew Curl or waveScanning problems Copying problemsCurl Common Linux Problems Common windows problemsFollowing command Error is reported while scanningInstall Xsane plug-in for Gimp on the your Encounter errorProblems in printer setup utility Common macintosh problemsSoftware. See Software Section General specifications SpecificationsScanner and copier specifications 10.110.2 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 DocumentLayout Tab Printer SettingsPaper Orientation Select Printers and Faxes Select your printer driver iconSource Paper TabScaling Printing Toner Save Mode ResolutionGraphics Tab DarknessAbout 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 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 ComputerSharing the Printer Locally Check the Share this printer boxOpening the Troubleshooting Guide Using Smart PanelUnderstanding Smart Panel Toner LevelChanging 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 Installing the MFP Driver Using Your Printer in LinuxGetting Started System RequirementsInstalling 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 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 Installing Software for Macintosh Using Your Printer with a MacintoshInstall the Printer driver Uninstalling the Printer driverInstall 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 Select the page order from the Layout Direction optionScanning Index Toner save, set 10 TWAIN, scan Windows 10 toner save 10 true-type optionRev