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6 Scanning

Scanning with your machine lets you turn hard copy originals into digital

files.

Refer to the Scanning part of Software section.

This chapter includes:

• Scanning basics

• Scanning to an application using a local connection

Scanning basics

Your machine offers the following ways to scan an image using a local

connection:

• Via one of the preset imaging applications. Scanning an image

launches the selected application, enabling you to control the

scanning process.

• Via the SmarThru™ program supplied with your machine. Scanning

an image launches SmarThru™ and enables you to control the

scanning process.

• Via the Windows Images Acquisition (WIA) driver. See the Software

Section.

• Via the TWAIN-compliant software: You can use other software

including Adobe Photoshop Deluxe and Adobe Photoshop.

Scanning to an application using a local

connection

1Make sure that your machine and comp uter are turned on and

properly connected to each other.

2Load originals place a single original face down on the scanner

glass.

3Press Scan to PC, then the scanned image will be stored on your

computer.

Contents

Main Page CONTACT SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE C 1. Introduction 2. Software overview 3. Getting Started 4. Loading originals and print media 7. Basic printing 8. Maintenance 9. Troubleshooting 10. Ordering supplies and accessories 11. Specifications About this users guide Finding more information ii Safety and Regulatory Information Important Precautions and Safety Information Laser Safety Statement WARNING iii Ozone Safety California USA Only Power Saver Recycling Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) Fax Branding Ringer Equivalence Number WARNING: v Declaration of Conformity (European Countries) Important warning: Approvals and Certifications EC Certification Replacing the Fitted Plug (for UK Only) Page 1.1 < 1 Special features 1.2 < Machine overview Front view Page 1.4 < Control panel overview 2.1 < 2 Supplied software 2.2 < Printer driver features System requirements Windows 2.3 < Linux Macintosh 3.1 < 3 Setting up the hardware 3.2 < Altitude adjustment 4.1 < 4 media Loading originals 4.2 < Selecting print media Guidelines for selecting and storing print media 4.3 < Specifications on print media Media sizes supported in each mode 4.4 < Guidelines for special print media 4.5 < Loading paper in the tray Changing the paper size in the tray 4.6 < Setting the paper size and type 5.1 < 5 Copying originals Changing the settings for each copy Reducing or enlarging copies Changing the darkness 6 Scanning basics Scanning to an application using a local connection 7.1 < 7 Printing a document Canceling a print job 8.1 < 8 Printing a machine report Cleaning your machine Cleaning the outside Cleaning the inside 8.2 < 8.3 < Cleaning the scan unit Maintaining the cartridge Toner cartridge storage Expected cartridge life Redistributing toner 8.4 < 8.5 < Replacing the toner cartridge 8.6 < 8.7 < Maintenance Parts 9.1 < 9 Tips for avoiding paper jams Clearing paper jams In the paper feed area and rear the machine 9.2 < 9.3 < Rear and inside the machine 9.4 < 9.5 < In the exit area 9.6 < 9.7 < Understanding display messages 9.8 < Solving other problems Paper feeding problems Printing problems 9.9 < Note: 9.10 < Printing quality problems 9.11 < Copying problems 9.12 < 9.13 < Scanning problems Common Windows problems 9.14 < Common Linux problems Common Macintosh problems 9.15 < Note: 10.1 < 10 accessories Supplies How to purchase 11.1 < 11 General specifications Printer specifications 11.2 < Copier specifications Scanner specifications 12.1 < 12 I C D E J Page SOFTWARE SECTION C INSTALLING PRINTER SOFTWARE IN WINDOWS BASIC PRINTING A DVANCED P SHARING THE PRINTER LOCALLY S USING SMART PANEL USING YOUR PRINTER IN LINUX USING YOUR PRINTER WITH A MACINTOSH 1 Software in Windows Installing Printer Software Changing the Software Language Reinstalling Printer Software If you and reinstall the printer software for local printing Removing Printer Software 2 Printing a Document Printing to a file (PRN) Printer Settings 9 Layout Tab Paper Orientation Paper Tab Source Scaling Printing Graphics Tab Extras Tab About Tab Printer Tab Using a Favorite Setting Using Help 3 Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper (N-Up Printing) Printing Posters Printing a Reduced or Enlarged Document Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size Using Watermarks Using an Existing Watermark Creating a Watermark Editing a Watermark Deleting a Watermark Using Overlays What is an Overlay? Creating a New Page Overlay Using a Page Overlay Deleting a Page Overlay 4 Locally Setting Up a Host Computer Setting Up a Client Computer 5 Scanning Using Samsung SmarThru Uninstalling Samsung SmarThru Using Samsung SmarThru Using Onscreen Help File Scanning Process with TWAIN- enabled Software Scanning Using the WIA Driver Windows XP Windows Vista Using Smart Panel 6 Understanding Smart Panel Toner Level Using Smart Panel Opening the Troubleshooting Guide Using Printer Settings Utility Using Onscreen Help File Changing the Smart Panel Program Settings 23 7 root Linux Getting Started Installing the Unified Linux Driver Uninstalling the Unified Linux Driver root 25 Using the Unified Driver Configurator Opening the Unified Driver Configurator Printers Configuration Printers Tab 26 Scanners Configuration Ports Configuration Sharing Ports Between Printers and Scanners Configuring Printer Properties Printing a Document Printing from Applications 28 Printing Files Scanning a Document 29 Adding Job Type Settings Using the Image Manager Page Using Your Printer with a Macintosh 31 8 a Macintosh Installing Software Printer driver Installing the Printer driver Setting Up the Printer For a USB-connected 33 Printing Printing a Document Changing Printer Settings Layout 34 Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper Scanning SOFTWARE SECTION I A C D E T U W