Setting Up a Host Computer | Samsung SCX-6545N specification

6 Sharing the Printer Locally

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 Explore.

2Select My Network Places and then right-click Search for Computers.

3Fill in the IP address of host computer in Computer name field, and click Search. (In case host computer requires User name and Password, fill in User ID and password of host computer account.)

4Double-clickPrinters and Faxes.

5Right-click printer driver icon, select Connect.

6Click Yes, if the installation confirm message appears.

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Samsung SCX-6545N manual Setting Up a Host Computer, Setting Up a Client Computer, Check the Share this printer box

Contents

Multi Functional Printer Special Features Features of your new laser MFP Convention Description Example Features by ModelsFeatures About this USER’S Guide Finding More Information Important Safety Symbols and Precautions Safety information Laser Safety Statement Perchlorate Warning Ozone SafetyMercury Safety Power Saver FCC Information to the User Correct Disposal of Batteries in this ProductRadio Frequency Emissions FAX Branding You must earth this machine Ringer Equivalence NumberReplacing the Fitted Plug for UK only You should also know that EC Certification Declaration of Conformity European CountriesOpenssl License Approvals and Certifications Original Ssleay License Contents 41 41 Advanced tab Copying originals Changing the settings for each copyUsing special copy features Changing the scan feature settings Duplex Receiving a fax Color Mode Setting up a fax phonebookUsing the polling option Using Mailbox Storing documents to Document box Setting up the end Fax tone Sending a fax from a ComputerAbout Document Box Understanding the Document box screen Machine Setup Delayed start featureNotification feature Approval feature 123 Precautions to take when installing accessories Understanding display messages Solving other problemsSamsung Scan Manager Problem 121 Accessories 122 How to purchase 128 Rear view IntroductionPrinter Overview Front view Control Panel Overview Touch screen Machine Setup buttonPower Saver button Introducing the Touch Screen and Useful Buttons Green Blinking Understanding the Status LEDInterrupt button Off Add Delete Edit Detail Search Enter System Box tab Menu OverviewMain screen Machine Status Detail Delete Delete All Admin SettingUsage Page Report Supplied Software Printer Driver FeaturesContents Feature PCL Postscript Supported operating systems Setting UP the HardwareSetting UP the Network Getting started Requirement Recommended Configuring network protocol via the machineSystem Requirements Windows Linux Installing the SoftwareMacintosh Getting Started Machines Basic Settings Installing the program Setting the default tray and paperChanging the default settings IP setting using SetIP Program Windows Printing out the machine’s MAC address IP setting using SetIP Program MacintoshIP setting using SetIP Program Linux Understanding the Keyboard Saves and closes input result Cancel Cancels and closes input result Dadf Loading originals and print mediaLoading Originals On the scanner glass Selecting Print Media Type Size Dimensions Weighta Capacityb Specification on print media Media Type Guidelines Media sizes supported in each modeMode Size Source Guidelines for special print media Changing the Size of the Paper in the Paper Tray Full Empty Loading Paper Multi-purpose tray Tips on using the multi-purpose tray Setting the Paper Size and Type Advanced tab CopyingUnderstanding the Copy Screen Basic tab Changing the size of originals Changing the Settings for Each CopyCopying Originals Image tab Copying on both sides of originals Duplex Reducing or enlarging copies Changing the darkness Using Special Copy FeaturesDeciding the form of copy output Collated / Staple Selecting the type of originals Press Add Segment Press the Setup tab Copy Setup Manual ID Copy SetupID card copying Copying ID with the manual ID copy option Press the Advanced tab ID Copy Manual ID Copy Up or 4-up copying N-upPoster copying Clone copying Transparency copying Book copyingBooklet copying Cover copying Watermark copying Erasing edgesErasing background images Shifting margins Press the Advanced tab Auto Crop Overlay copyingAuto crop copying Scanning ScanningScanning Basics Understanding the Scan Screen Scan to Server Scan to EmailScan to PC Press Scan to Email Scanning Originals and Sending Through Email Scan to EmailOutput tab Scanning and sending multiple documents in a single email Setting up an email accountClick Go to access the SyncThru Web Service Click Settings Network Settings Outgoing Mail ServerSMTP Group Storing email addressesEntering email addresses by the address book Individual Scan Destination Using Samsung Scan ManagerEntering email addresses by the keyboard Set Scan Button tab Scanning and sending to SMB/FTP server Scanning Originals and Sending VIA SMB/ FTP Scan to ServerChange Port tab Preparation for scanning to SMB/FTP Duplex Changing the Scan Feature SettingsResolution Feature Resolution DPI File Format Erase Background Color ModeOriginal Type Darkness File Format Scan Preset Basic printing Canceling a Print JOBBasic printing Printing a Document Faxing Optional Faxing optionalPreparing to FAX Understanding the FAX Screen Sending a fax Setting the fax headerPress the Setup tab Fax Setup Machine ID & Fax No Sending a FAX Redialing the last number Delaying a fax transmissionSending a fax manually On Hook Dial Automatic resending Receiving a FAX Receiving faxes in memory Adjusting the Document SettingsReceiving faxes manually using an extension telephone Receiving in secure receiving mode Storing Group fax numbers Group No Setting UP a FAX PhonebookStoring individual fax numbers Speed Dial No Printing Deleting the polling document Using the Polling OptionSetting up a fax phonebook using SyncThru Web Service Storing the originals for polling Storing originals in Mailbox Using MailboxPolling from a remote Mailbox Creating Mailbox Faxing to a remote Mailbox Printing a Report After Sending a FAXSending a FAX in Toll Save Time Forwarding a Received FAX to Other Destination Adding Documents to a Reserved Delay FAX JOB Sending a FAX from a Computer Setting UP the END FAX Tone Understanding the USB Screen Using USB memory deviceUsing USB memory device About USB Memory Press Scan to USB Scanning to AN USB Memory DeviceScan to USB Scanning Machine senses and determines the size of the original Press USB Scan to USB the Output tab File Format Press USB Scan to USB the Output tab Scan PresetFile Policy Press USB Scan to USB the Output tab Quality Press USB Print Printing from a USB Memory DeviceTo print a document from a USB memory device Understanding the Document BOX Screen Using document boxUsing document box About Document BOX Storing Documents to Document BOX Using document box Workflow Screen Using standard workflowAbout Standard Workflow Understanding the Standard Workflow Screen Transmit Tab Various Operations with WorkformWorkform Creating Screen Input Tab Scan to multi-destination Delayed start featureNotification feature Approval feature Browsing the MACHINE’S Status Machine status and advanced setupMachine Setup Admin Setting screen Option Description General Settings Setting the Setup tab Optional Service AdjustmentWithin Job Offsetting to On, the output paper is Contention FAX Setup Copy Setup Network Setup Security Access Control Authentication mode, the users Authentication NetworkMethod Authentication Authentication system can be Select the IP Address or Host Name User Authentication MethodExternal Authentication Server from Security Network Select Security External Authentication Server SMB Server Information Hiding Optional ServiceChange Admin. Password Log Standard Workflow Management Document BOX Management Printing a Report Maintenance Maintaining the Toner Cartridge Replacing the toner cartridge Handling instructionsUse of non-Samsung and refilled toner cartridge Estimated cartridge life Replacing the imaging unit Maintaining the Imaging UnitExpected cartridge life Maintenance Items Yield Average Maintenance PartsTo access SyncThru Web Service Managing Your Machine from the Website Clearing Document Jams TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams Roller misfeed Misfeed of exiting paper Message Location of JAM GO to Clearing Paper JamsTray Optional tray Optional high capacity feeder Troubleshooting Paper exit area Fuser area or around the toner cartridge Paper jam in front of finisher Duplex unit areaStacker finisher Paper jam at exit of finisher Message Meaning Suggested SolutionsUnderstanding Display Messages Install it Imaging unit is Finisher error zzzFuser error zzz Installed correctly Admin Setting to Switch is locked orAnother problem Not installed. Install Condition Suggested Solutions Solving Other ProblemsTouch screen problem Paper feeding problems Condition Possible Cause Suggested Solutions Printing problems Source Selects printMaterials from Wrong paper Printing quality problems Curl or wave MisformedCharacters Skew Scanning problems Copying problems Common PostScript problems Samsung Scan Manager ProblemFax problems Problem Possible Solution Cause Common Windows problems Common Linux problems Not scan Common Macintosh problems Supplies Ordering supplies and accessoriesAccessories Ordering supplies and accessories Kit HOW to PurchaseFDI Foreign Device Interface Installing a memory module Installing accessoriesPrecautions to Take When Installing Accessories Installing a Memory Dimm Select the Samsung SCX-6545 Series PS printer Select Device SettingsReplacing the Stapler Activating the added memory in the PS printer properties Enabling FAX Feature After Installing the FAX Option KIT Specifications SpecificationsGeneral Specifications Printer Specifications Facsimile Specifications Optional Copier SpecificationsScanner Specifications Glossary Fuser Unit ITU-T No chartEthernet EtherTalk NetWare ResolutionMAC address Modem Watermark Subnet MaskToner Cartridge UNC Path Index Power Save Power Saver Linux problems 119 loading originalsMachine Info Machine Setup Optional service 91, 92 optional tray 18, 121 original size Scanner lid 18 Scanner lock switch Scanning ProblemsReplacing stapler 124 Report 93 Resolution Scan preset 59 Scan to Email COUNTRY/REG Customer Care WEB Site ION Center Contact samsung worldwideContact Samsung worldwide Russia Page REV Software section Contents Using Windows PostScript Driver Using Smart Panel Page Installing Software for Local Printing Installing Printer Software \Setup.exe Custom Installation Browse Select Custom installation. Click Next Typical Installation Installing Software for Network Printing Custom Installation Browse Select Repair and click Next Reinstalling Printer Software Removing Printer Software Printing a Document Basic Printing Select Printers and Faxes Select your printer driver icon Printer SettingsPrinting to a file PRN Paper Tab Basic Tab Advanced Graphics TabScaling Options Font/Text Samsung Tab Using a Favorite SettingAdvanced Tab Using Help Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up Printing Advanced Printing Printing Booklets Printing Posters None Printing on Both Sides of PaperChange percentage of your document Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size Editing a Watermark Using WatermarksUsing an Existing Watermark Creating a Watermark Creating a New Page Overlay Using OverlaysWhat is an Overlay? Using a Page Overlay Printing Preferences Layout tabPrint on Both Sides Select Printers and Faxes You can select Paper Size, Graphic, and Document Options Paper/Quality tabPages Per Sheet Printing Using the shortcut iconUsing the right-click menu Overview Direct Printing Utility Double-clickPrinters and Faxes Setting Up a Host ComputerSetting Up a Client Computer Check the Share this printer box Quick Start Guide Scanning Using SmarThru OfficeUsing SmarThru Office Starting SmarThru Office Fax Uninstalling SmarThru OfficeScan To Windows Vista Scanning Process with TWAIN- enabled Software Toner Level Troubleshooting GuideDriver Setting Only for Windows Understanding Smart Panel Changing the Smart Panel Program Settings Opening the Troubleshooting Guide Getting Started Installing the Unified Linux DriverInstalling the Unified Linux Driver Click Uninstall Uninstalling the Unified Linux Driver Printers Tab Using the Unified Driver ConfiguratorOpening the Unified Driver Configurator Printers Configuration Sharing Ports Between Printers and Scanners Scanners ConfigurationPorts Configuration Classes Tab Printing from Applications Configuring Printer Properties Printing a Document Click Properties Scanning a DocumentPrinting Files Adding Job Type Settings Using the Image Manager Tools Function Select Uninstall and click Uninstall Installing SoftwareInstalling the printer software Uninstalling the printer software Select Socket/HP Jet Direct in Printer Type Setting Up the PrinterFor a Network-connected Click Add on the Printer List Select your printer name For a USB-connected Layout Changing Printer SettingsPrinting a Document Paper Job SettingGraphics Job Accounting Optional Finisher Printer FeaturesPrinter Settings Advanced Options Printing on both sides of paper Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper Scanning with network Setting scan information in Scan ManagerScanning Scanning with USB Index System requirements Macintosh