Printer driver features, System requirements | Samsung SCX-6X45

Printer driver features

Your printer drivers support the following standard features:

•Paper source selection

•Paper size, orientation and media type

•Number of copies

In addition, you can use various special printing features. The following table shows a general overview of features supported by your printer drivers:

	Feature	PCL 6		PostScript

		Windows	Windows	Macintosh	Linux
		Windows	Windows	Macintosh	Linux

	Toner save	O	O	X	O

	Print quality	O	O	O	O
	option

	Poster	O	X	X	X
	printing

	Multiple	O	O	O	O
	pages per				(2, 4)
	sheet (N-up)

	Fit to page	O	O	O	O
	printing

	Scale printing	O	O	O	O

	Different	O	X	O	X
	source for
	first page

	Watermark	O	X	X	X

	Overlaya	O	X	X	X
	Duplexb	O	O	O	O
	Secu Print	O	O	X	X

	Delay Print	O	O	X	X

	Spool Print	O	O	X	X

	Proof Print	O	O	X	X

	Stapler	O	O	O	O

a. The Overlay feature is not supported in NT 4.0.

b. The machine with Duplex feature prints both side of a paper.

System requirements

Before you begin, ensure that your system meets the following requirements:

Windows

Item	Requirements			Recommended

Operating	Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP/2003
system

CPU	Windows 98/	Pentium II		Pentium III
	Me/NT 4.0/2000	400 MHz or		933 MHz
		higher

	Windows XP/	Pentium III		Pentium IV
	2003(32/64bit)	933 MHz or		1 GHz
		higher

RAM	Windows 98/	64 MB or more		128 MB
	Me/NT 4.0/2000

	Windows XP/	128 MB or more		256 MB
	2003(32/64bit)

Free disk	Windows 98/	300 MB or more		1 GB
space	Me/NT 4.0/2000

	Windows XP/	1 GB or more		5 GB
	2003(32/64bit)

Internet	5.0 or higher
Explorer

Note

For Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP/2003, users who have an administrator right can install the software.

2.2 <Software overview>

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Samsung SCX-6X45 manual Printer driver features, System requirements, Windows

Contents

Page Page Country Customer Care Center Web Site Contact Samsung World Wide Contents Faxing Optional Copying Scanning Basic printing Machine status and advanced setupMaintenance Troubleshooting Index Ordering supplies and accessoriesInstalling accessories Specifications Finding more information About this user’s guide Laser Safety Statement Safety and Regulatory InformationImportant Precautions and Safety Information Recycling Ozone SafetyMercury Safety Power Saver Declaration of Conformity European Countries Rfid Radio Frequency Interface DeviceFax Branding Ringer Equivalence Number EC Certification Replacing the Fitted Plug for UK OnlyPage Poster. See Software section Special featuresIntroduction Front view Machine overview Rear view Control panel overview Introducing the touch screen and useful buttons Main screen Understanding the Status LEDMenu map Status Machine Status Admin Setting Supplied software Software overview Windows Printer driver featuresSystem requirements Requirements LinuxMacintosh Getting Started Setting up the hardwareSetting up the network Supported operating systems Installing the softwareConfiguring network protocol via the machine Press Admin Setting Setting the authentication password Machines basic settings Changing the display language Setting the date and timeSetting job timeout Using energy saving feature Understanding the keyboard Setting the default tray and paperChanging the default settings Press the General tab Default Settings Default Option 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 modeGuidelines for selecting and storing print media Guidelines for special print media Loading paper in the tray 1 or optional tray Loading paperTray Changing the size of the paper in the paper tray Multi-purpose tray Loading originals and print media 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 Deciding the form of copy output Collated / Staple Reducing or enlarging copiesCopying on both sides of originals Duplex ID card copying Using special copy featuresSelecting the type of original Text/Photo Changing the darkness Press the Advanced tab Poster Copy Poster copyingClone copying Book copying Press the Advanced tab Book Copy Booklet copyingCover copying Transparency copying Press the Image tab Erase Background Erasing edgesErasing background images Shifting margins Understanding the Fax screen Faxing OptionalPreparing to fax Sending a fax Setting the fax headerPress the Setup tab Fax Setup Terminal ID Sending a fax Redialing the last number Delaying a fax transmissionSending a fax manually On Hook Dial Automatic resending Receiving a fax Adjusting the document settings Setting up a fax phonebook Storing Group fax numbers Group No Using the polling optionSetting up a fax phonebook using SyncThru Web Service Press Machine Settings Fax Setup Fax Phone Book Polling from a remote Mailbox Storing the originals for pollingPrinting Deleting the polling document Polling a remote fax Faxing to a remote Mailbox Using MailboxCreating Mailbox Storing originals in Mailbox Sending a fax in toll save time Adding documents to a reserved delay fax jobPrinting a report after sending a fax Forwarding a sent fax to other destination by an email Forwarding a received fax to other destinationForwarding a sent fax to other destination by a fax Forwarding a received fax to other destination by a fax Press Scan to Email, NetScan or Scan to Server ScanningUnderstanding the Scan screen Scan to Email Scan to Server Output tabNetScan Press Scan to Email Scanning originals and sending through email Scan to EmailStoring email addresses Individual Global Entering email addresses by the address bookEntering email addresses by the keyboard Group Preparation for scanning to SMB/FTP Scanning originals and sending via SMB/ FTP Scan to ServerPreparation for network scanning Scanning and sending via NetScan Select IP Address or Host Name Changing the scan feature settingsSelect Duplex and Resolution in the Basic tab Scanning and sending to SMB/FTP server Press Scan Scan to Email Or Scan to Server the Advanced tab Feature Resolution dpi File FormatOriginal Size File Format Scan PresetScan to Edge Quality Printing a document Canceling a print jobBasic printing Browsing the machine’s status Machine status and advanced setupMachine Setup Admin Setting screen General settings Copy Setup Fax Setup Network Setup Optional Service Authentication Printing a report Remote ServiceService Number Fax Send Report Appearance Option Description Report ConfigurationMulti Send Report When you Fax Report Maintenance Checking Stored Documents Cleaning your machine Expected cartridge life Maintaining the cartridgeReplacing the toner cartridge Cartridge storage Replacing the drum cartridge Maintenance Items Yield Average Maintenance PartsTo access SyncThru Web Service Managing your machine from the website Misfeed of exiting paper TroubleshootingClearing document jams Roller misfeed Clearing paper jams Optional tray Troubleshooting Fuser area or around the toner cartridge Duplex unit area Paper exit area Finisher Jam 1, Finisher Duplex Jam Stacker finisherFinisher Jam Tips for avoiding paper jams Understanding display messages Ejector Fault Message Meaning Suggested solutions Check Fax KitMessage Meaning Suggested solutions Dhcp server error Error Fuser High Error Message Meaning Suggested solutions Fax Memory isFront Jogger Fault Fuser error Communications Fault MCB to Tray MCB Watchdog Message Meaning Suggested solutions Jam in TrayJam in Tray LSU Hsync Error LSU Motor Error Stacker Fault Message Meaning Suggested solutions Paper SensedRear Jogger Fault Message Meaning Suggested solutions Smps Fan failure Paper feeding problems Solving other problemsTouch screen problem Printing problems Samsung SCX-6x45 Series Settings and then PrintersSpool Settings button SCX-6x45 Series PCL 6 or Printing quality problems Curl or wave Condition Suggested solutions SkewMisformed Characters Horizontal stripes Copying problemsCondition Suggested solutions Loose toner Character Voids Network Scan problems Scanning problems Common Windows problems Fax problems Common Linux problems Common PostScript problems Problem Possible Cause and Solution Problem Suggested solutions Common Macintosh problems Drum cartridge Ordering supplies and accessoriesAccessories Toner cartridge SCX-STP000 How to purchase Disconnect the power cord Installing accessoriesPrecautions to take when installing accessories Installing a memory Dimm Select the Samsung SCX-6x45 Series PS printer Replacing the StaplerActivating the added memory in the PS printer properties Press the Setup tab Optional Service Press Analog Fax Enabling Fax feature after installing the fax Option kit Printer specifications SpecificationsGeneral specifications Scanner specifications Copier specifications Facsimile specifications optional Index FDI USB Software section Contents Using Windows Postscript Driver Using Smart Panel Page Select Typical installation for a local printer. Click Next Installing Printer SoftwareInstalling Software for Local Printing Typical Installation Select Custom installation. Click Next Custom Installation Installing Printer Software in Windows Installing Software for Network Printing Otherwise, just click Finish Click Next Otherwise, just click Finish Select the components you want to reinstall and click Next Reinstalling Printer Software Next Removing Printer Software Select your printer driver from the Name drop-down list Printing a DocumentPrinting to a file PRN Paper Orientation Printer SettingsLayout Tab Scaling Printing Paper TabSource Advanced Options ResolutionToner Save Mode Graphics Tab Print and Hold Extras TabAbout Tab Printer Tab Using Help Using a Favorite Setting Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up Printing Advanced Printing Printing Booklets Printing Posters None Printing on Both Sides of PaperPrinting a Reduced or Enlarged 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 Advanced Using Windows PostScript Driver Overview Direct Printing Utility Using Direct Printing Utility Check the Share this printer box Setting Up a Host ComputerSetting Up a Client Computer Using Samsung SmarThru Office Scanning Using Samsung SmarThru Office Office Working area Using Onscreen Help File Scanning Process with TWAIN- enabled SoftwareScanning Using the WIA Driver Uninstalling Samsung SmarThru Office Toner Level Opening the Troubleshooting GuideUnderstanding Smart Panel Changing the Smart Panel Program Settings Using Printer Settings Utility Getting Started Installing the Unified Linux DriverInstalling the Unified Linux Driver Click Uninstall Uninstalling the Unified Linux Driver Printers Tab Using the Unified Driver ConfiguratorPrinters Configuration Opening the Unified Driver Configurator Sharing Ports Between Printers and Scanners Scanners ConfigurationPorts Configuration Classes Tab Printing from Applications Configuring Printer Properties Click Properties Scanning a DocumentPrinting Files Adding Job Type Settings Using the Image Manager Tools Function Printer driver Installing SoftwareInstalling the printer driver Uninstalling the printer driver For a USB-connected Setting Up the PrinterScan driver For a Network-connected Printing a Document Changing Printer SettingsLayout Setting Printing Fit to Printer Features SettingResolutionQuality Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper Duplex Printing Scanning Index Windows 16 toner save 16 true-type option Rev