User’s Guide
 Basic
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 Introduction
 Environmentally friendly Convenience
Key benefits
 Wide range of functionality and application support
 Windows Macintosh Linux Unix
Features by models
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 Features by models
 Features by models
 SCX-472xFD Series SCX-472xFW Series Features
Variety feature
 Introduction
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 Machine does not print
Useful to know
 Chapter
About this user’s guide
General icons
Conventions
 Safety information
Important safety symbols
Operating environment
 Operating method
 Installation / Moving
 Maintenance / Checking
 Supply usage
 Machine overview
Accessories
 Front view
 Machine overview
 Rear view
 Type SCX-472x Series
Control panel overview
 Type SCX-470x Series
 Scan to
Adjusting the control panel
 Turning on the machine
 Windows
Installing the driver locally
Click Start All programs Accessories Run
Select Install Now
 Reinstalling the driver
 Menu overview and basic setup
 Accessing the menu
Menu overview
SCX-472x Series
 Menu overview
 Darkness Normal Light
 LF+CR
 Static
Bootp
 SCX-470x Series
 Emulation Emulation Type Setup
 Menu overview
 Items Options Network TCP/IP IPv4
 Changing the display language
 To change the size, you need to adjust the paper guides
Media and tray
Tray overview
 Paper type available for duplex printing
Power Available paper
 Loading paper in the tray
 Loading in manual feeder
Tips on using the manual feeder
 Printing on special media
 Printing the special media Face up
Envelope
 Acceptable
 Transparency
 Labels
 Card stock/ Custom-sized paper Preprinted paper
 Preparing originals
Setting the paper size and type
 Loading originals
On the scanner glass
 Document feeder
 Press Copy Menu Copy Feature Duplex 1 2 Side
 Printing
Basic printing
 Canceling a print job
 Click Properties or Preferences
Using a favorite setting
To save a Presets item, follow these steps
Opening printing preferences
 Using help
Eco printing
Delete
 Setting eco mode on the driver
Setting Eco mode on the control panel
 Result simulator
 Basic copy
Changing the settings for each copy
Basic copying
Darkness
 Contrast
Original
Reduced or enlarged copy
 Your machine can print 2-sided originals on one sheet
ID card copying
Press ID Copy on the control panel
Place Front Side and Press Start appears on the display
 Press Start
 Select the option you want and press OK Scanning begins
Switch to advanced mode Scan to PC Settings
Basic scanning
Basic Scanning
 Select fax on the control panel
Basic faxing
Preparing to fax
Sending a fax
 Sending a fax to multiple destinations
Sending a fax manually
Select
 Receiving a fax
Adjusting the document settings
 Resolution
 Maintenance
 Ordering supplies and accessories
 Approx ,500 pages MLT-D103L
Available supplies
 Available maintenance parts
 Redistributing toner
 Replacing the toner cartridge
 Replacing the toner cartridge
 Monitoring the supplies life
 Select the option you want Press OK to save the selection
Setting the toner low alert
 Cleaning the outside
Cleaning the machine
 Cleaning the inside
 Cleaning the pickup roller
 Cleaning the machine
Page
 Close the scanner lid
 Troubleshooting
 Tips for avoiding paper jams
 Clearing original document jams
 Original paper jam in front of scanner
 Original paper jam inside of scanner
 Original paper jam in exit area of scanner
 Tray
Clearing paper jams
 Manual tray
 Inside the machine
 Exit area
 Duplex unit area
 Understanding the status LED
Color of the LED indicates the machines current status
Status Description Status LED Off
 Status Description WPS LED b
Machine is in power save mode
Off Machine is in ready mode or machine’s power is off
Off Eco mode is off
 Paper Jam-related messages
Understanding display messages
 Toner cartridge
Message Meaning Suggested solutions Install Toner Cartridge
Toner-related messages
Not Compatible
 Toner Exhausted
Message Meaning Suggested solutions Replace new cartridge
 Tray-related messages
Network-related messages
Misc. messages
 Appendix
 General specifications
Specifications
 Specifications
 Plain paper Oficio
Print media specifications
Legal
US Folio
 Envelope C5
Monarch
Envelope No
Envelope Envelope DL
 Maximum size custom
Card stock
Executive, A5 Postcard Bond paper Refer to the Plain
Minimum size custom
 Windows Server
Operating system Requirement recommended
Free HDD space Windows
Windows XP
 Free HDD space
For Windows 2000, Services Pack 4 or higher is required
Macintosh
Operating system Requirements Recommended
 Linux
Unix
Items Requirements Operating system
 Network operating system
Items Specifications Network interface
Network environment
Items Requirements Free HDD space Up to 100 MB
 Wireless security
Items Specifications Network protocols
 Laser safety statement
Ozone safety
Regulatory information
 Mercury Safety
Power saver China only
Recycling
 Correct disposal of batteries in this product
United States of America only
 Taiwan only Radio frequency emissions
FCC information to the user
 Canadian radio interference regulations
Federal Communications Commission FCC
United States of America
 Russia only Germany only Turkey only Canada only
FCC Statement for Wireless LAN use
 Fax Branding Ringer Equivalence Number
 You should also know that
Replacing the Fitted Plug for UK Only
Contact the people from you purchased the machine
 Green and Yellow Earth
Important warning
Approvals and Certifications
Declaration of conformity European countries
 EU countries
EC Certification
 Wireless guidance
Israel only Regulatory compliance statements
No limitations at this time
 Regulatory information
 China only
 REV
Copyright
 Advanced
 Advanced
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 Software Installation
 Click Add on the Printer List
Open the Applications folder Utilities Print Setup Utility
Click Continue
Click Continue on the User Options Pane
 Print Setup Utility Or Print & Fax
Reinstallation for Macintosh
 Double click cdroot Linux smartpanel install.sh
Installation for Linux
Installing the Unified Linux Driver
Installing the Smart Panel
 Double click cdroot Linux psu install.sh
Installing the Printer Settings Utility
 Reinstallation for Linux
Click Uninstall
Click Next Click Finish
 Using a Network- Connected Machine
 SyncThru Web Admin Service
SyncThru Web Service
SetIP wired network setup
 Setting IP address
Wired network setup
IPv4 configuration using SetIP Windows
Printing a network configuration report
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 Open /opt/Samsung/mfp/share/utils
IPv4 configuration using SetIP Linux
Preferences or Administrator
Report
 Installing driver over the network
Address on
Program searches for the machine
 Command- line Definition Description
Silent installation Mode
 Location, this command
 Macintosh
Opens Printers and Faxes
Printers and Faxes folder
 Select HP Jetdirect Socket in Protocol
 Install the Linux driver and add network printer
Add a network printer
Linux
 Installing the Unix printer driver package
Go to the unpacked directory Run the install script
Unpack the Unix printer driver package
 Accept printername Enable printername
 Installing driver over the network
 IPv6 configuration
Activating IPv6
From the control panel
 Settings
From the SyncThru Web Service
Press Network TCP/IP IPv6 DHCPv6 Config
ID admin Password sec00000
 Using SyncThru Web Service
 From the control panel
Wireless network setup
Wireless network name and network key
Understanding your network type
 Choosing your type
Using the WPS button
From the computer
Items to prepare
 Machines with an display screen
Connecting in PBC mode
 Machines without an display screen
Re-connecting to a network
 Using the menu button
Canceling the connection process
Disconnecting from a network
Wizard mode
 Custom mode
 Access point via USB cable
Setup using Windows
Enter the WPA Key Press OK
 Select the Wireless Setting and Installation option
Software searches the wireless network
Operation Mode Select Infrastructure
 WEP
 Wireless Network Setting Complete window appears
Ad hoc via USB cable
Samsung, click On-line Registration
 Operation Mode Select ad hoc
 For the Static method
For the Dhcp method
 Setup using Macintosh
Procedure
Select No if you want to return to the beginning screen
 Name Ssid of the access point you are using and click Next
Select the Wireless Network Setting
 For the Static method
For the Dhcp method
 Installation is finished, click Quit or Restart
Click Wireless Network Setting and Installation
Cable between the computer and machine
 Settings and click Next
 Access point Network-connected computer
Using a network cable
 Click Wireless Wizard
Printing a network configuration report
IP setting using SetIP Program Windows
Configuring the machine’s wireless network
 Turning the Wi-Fi network on/off
 You can also turn the Wi-Fi network on/off
Problems during setup or driver installation
Troubleshooting
Click Wireless Custom
 Connecting Failure Invalid Security
Other problems
 Wireless network setup
 Useful Setting Menus
 Before you begin reading a chapter
 Print menu
Darken Text
Emulation
 Original Orientation
Copy feature
Copy menu
Scan Size Sets the image size Original Size Description
 Collate Copy
Up or 4-up
Pages onto one sheet of paper
 Poster Copy
 Booklet
Book Copy
 Margin Shift copying
Edge Erase copying
Copying
 2Side Short 2Side Long 1Side Duplex continue 1Side ROT2
Watermark copying Duplex
 Copy Setup
 Fax Feature
Fax menu
Scan Size Sets the image size Original Size
 Sending setup
 To change the menu options Press Fax
Receiving setup
Dial Mode
Setup Wizard
 Doc Box Saving
Document Box
Saving
 Scan menu
Scan feature
 File Format
Scan setup
Color Mode
Scan Size Sets the image size Original Size Original Type
 Machine setup
System setup
 Firmware Version
Altitude altitude Adjustment Description Auto CR
Auto Tray Switch
Auto Continue
 Quiet Mode
Default Source
Import Setting
Export Setting
 Tray Confirm
Paper setup Sound / Volume
 All Reports
Report
To change the menu options
Menu Map
 Demo
Network Configuration
Authentication PCL Font
Authentication Usage Counter
 Maintenance
 Job manage
Clear setting
 Press USB on the touch screen
USB setup
Press Menu System Setup ImageOverwrite on the control panel
Image overwrite
 Emulation setup Email setup
Press Menu Print Setup Emulation on the control panel
Press Setup Machine Setup Email Setup on the touch screen
 Document box setup
Doc Box Feature
Doc Box Setup
Address book setup
 Press Menu Network on the control panel
Network setup
 Change
Admin setup
Password Protect
Password Setup
 Press Menu Custom on the control panel
Custom setup
 Special Features
 Altitude adjustment
 Searching for an email address
Storing email address
Searching sequentially through memory
Storing on your machine
 Searching with a particular first letter
 Key Assigned numbers, letters, or characters
Entering various characters
Entering alphanumeric characters
Keypad letters and numbers
 Registering a speed dial number
Setting up the fax address book
Using speed dial numbers
Or select Setup Machine Setup Next Address Book Phone
 Editing group dial numbers
Registering a group dial number
 Printing address book
Searching address book for an entry
 Registering authorized users
 Select Control Panel Devices and Printers
Printing features
Changing the default print settings
Setting your machine as a default machine
 Printing to a file PRN
Using advanced print features
 Understanding special printer features
 Poster Printing Booklet Printinga Double-sided Printing
 Use Double-sided Printing Manual
Double-sided
Printing
Printing Manual a
 Overlay a
Creating a
Editing a watermark
Deleting a
 Using a page overlay
List box
Printing Preferences window, click the Advanced tab
 Job Encryption
 Printing
What is Direct Printing Utility?
Using the right-click menu
Using Direct Printing Utility
 Macintosh printing
Changing printer settings
Printing a document
Printing multiple pages on one sheet
 Linux printing
Printing on both sides of the paper Using help
 Printing files
Printing from applications
 Unix printing
Configuring Printer Properties
Open the Unified Driver Configurator
Proceeding the print job
 Press OK to start the print job
Changing the machine settings
 Margins tab
 Basic scanning method
Scan features
 Setting the scan settings in the computer
Select Scan to PC Settings menu
Scanning from network connected machine
 Setting up an email account
Settings
Scanning to email
 Select Address Book Individual Add
Setting up an FTP/SMB server
Scanning and sending an email
Scanning to FTP/SMB server
 Make sure that your machine is connected to a network
Scanning and sending to FTP/SMB server
Scanning from image editing program
Enter the path for saving the scanned image
 Scanning with Samsung Scan Assistant
Scanning using the WIA driver
 Scanning with SmarThru
Scanning with SmarThru Office
Set the scan options Click Scan
 Start Applications and click Image Capture
Scanning from USB connected machine
Macintosh scanning
SmarThru Office appears
 According to OS, follow steps below For
Scanning from network connected machine
Scanning
Linux scanning
 From the Scanner Properties window, click Preview
Preview Pane
Click Properties
Pane
 Editing an image with Image Manager
 Confirming a transmission
Fax features
Automatic redialing
Redialing the fax number
 Sending a fax in the computer
Select Samsung Network PC Fax from the Print window
Click Send
 Delaying a fax transmission
Adding documents to a reserved fax
Enter the job name and the time
 Canceling a reserved fax job
Sending a priority fax
Forwarding a sent fax to another destination
 Forwarding a received fax
 Select Fax to PC Settings menu
Sending faxes on both sides of paper
Receiving a fax in the computer
 Changing the receive modes
 Receiving faxes using Drpd mode
Receiving in Answering Machine/Fax mode
 Printing received faxes
Receiving in secure receiving mode
Fax Menu Fax Setup Receiving Drpd Mode
Press OK when Drpd appears and start over from step
 Receiving faxes in memory
Printing faxes on both sides of the paper
 Printing sent fax report automatically
 Using shared folder features
Using the shared folder
Creating a shared folder
 From the printer driver
Using memory/hard drive features
Setting up the optional memory
Menu button System Setup
 Useful Management Tools
 Easy Capture Manager
 Samsung AnyWeb Print
 Easy Eco Driver
How to use
 SyncThru Web Service overview
Using SyncThru Web Service
Logging into SyncThru Web Service
Accessing SyncThru Web Service
 Security tab
Settings tab
Maintenance tab
Mail notification setup
 Setting the system administrator’s information
 Using Samsung Easy Printer Manager
Understanding Samsung Easy Printer Manager
To open the program
 Application
Advanced settings user interface overview
Troubleshooting button This button opens
Troubleshooting Guide when an error occurs
 Alert Settings Windows only
Fax to PC Settings
Device Settings
Scan to PC Settings
 Toner Level
Samsung Printer Status overview
Machine status
Icon Mean Description
 Close
Using Samsung Printer Status
Order Supplies
User’s Guide
 Buy Now
Using Smart Panel
Printer Setting
Smart Panel overview
 Changing Smart Panel’s settings
 Using the Linux Unified Driver Configurator
Opening Unified Driver Configurator
Icon will automatically be created on your desktop
 Printers tab
Printers configuration
Switches to Printers configuration
Shows all of the installed machines
 Printer control buttons are, as follows
Classes tab
 Switches to Ports configuration
Ports configuration
 Troubleshooting
 Paper feeding problems
 Power and cable connecting problems
 Printing problems
 Machine prints, but
Machine selects print
Print job is extremely
Slow Half the page is blank
 Photos is not good
Condition Possible cause Suggested solutions
Pages print, but they are
Blank
 Printing problems
 Printing quality problems
Condition Suggested solutions Light or faded print
Paper
 White Spots
Condition
Toner specks
Dropouts
 Condition Suggested solutions Vertical lines
Black or color background
Toner smear
 Characters or pictures
Background scatter
 Curl or wave
 Condition Suggested solutions Wrinkles or creases
Back of printouts are dirty
Solid color or black pages
 Condition Suggested solutions Loose toner
Character voids
Horizontal stripes
 Condition Suggested solutions Curl
 Copying problems
 Scanning problems
Condition Suggested solutions Scanner does not work
Unit scans very slowly
 Computer screen
Condition Suggested solutions Message appears on your
 Faxing problems
 You sent Machine dials a number
 Common Windows problems
Operating system problems
 Print incorrectly
Common Macintosh problems
 Unexpected color
Common Linux problems
Condition Suggested solutions Machine does not print
Black
 Cannot open port device file
Condition Suggested solutions Cannot scan via Gimp Front
Error message appears when
End
 Common PostScript problems
 Country/Region Customer Care Center Web Site
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 802.11b/g/n
Access point
802.11
AppleTalk
 Control Panel
Default
Coverage
Collation
 Duplex
Dot Matrix Printer
Duty Cycle
 Fuser Unit
EtherTalk
Emulation
Ethernet
 Mass storage device HDD
Gateway
Grayscale
Halftone
 IPM
ITU-T No chart
 Modem
MAC address
 Originals
NetWare
 PRN file
PostScript
Printer Driver
Print Media
 Toner Cartridge
Subnet Mask
 Watermark
UNC Path
 WPA-PSK
 Address book
 Id copy ID copy button Jam
Driver reinstallation for USB cable connected
 Preparing originals type
 Scanning from network connected machine
Scanning with Samsung Scan Assitant
 Tray
PIN wireless network