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BASIC User’s Guide SCX-340x/340xW Series SCX-340xF/340xFW Series SCX-340xFH/340xHW Series BASIC User’s Guide This guide provides information concer ning installation, basic operation and troubleshooting on windows.
2 BASIC 1 . Introduction Key benefits 5 Features by models 7 Useful to know 13 About this user’s guide 14 Safety information 15 Machine overview 20 Control panel overview 24 Turning on the machine 29 Installing the driver locally 30 Reinstalling the driver 31 2 .
3 BASIC 5 . Appendix Specifications 107 Regulatory information 116 Copyright 129.
1. Introduction This chapter provides info rmation you need to know before using the machine. •K e y b e n e f i t s 5 • Features by models 7 • Useful to know 13 • About this user’s guide 14.
Key benefits Environmentally friendly • To save toner and paper, this ma chine supports Eco feature (see "Eco printing" on page 57). • To save paper, you can pr int multiple pages on one single sheet of paper (see "Using advanced print features" on page 229).
Key benefits Wide range of functionality and application support • Supports various paper sizes (see "Print media specifications" on page 109). • Print watermark: You can customize yo ur documents with words, such as “Confidential” (see "Using advanced print features" on page 229).
Features by models Some features and optional goods may not be available depe nding on model or country. Operating System ( ● : Included, Blank: Not available) Software Operating System SCX-340x Ser.
Features by models PS printer driver XPS printer driver a ● ● Direct Printing Utility Samsung Easy Printer Manager Scan to PC settings ● ● Fax to PC settings ● Device Settings ● ● Samsun.
Features by models 9 1. Introduction ( ● : Included, Blank: Not available) Scan Twain s can driv er ● ● WIA scan driver ● ● Samsung Scan Assistant ● ● SmarThru 4 SmarThru Office ● ● a. For XPS driver, it is only supported for Wind ow s through the Samsung website (www.
Features by models Variety feature Features SCX-340x Series SCX-340xW Series SCX-340xF Series SCX-340xFW Series SCX-340xHW Series SCX-340xFH Series Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ● ● Network Interface Ethernet 10/100 Base TX wired LAN ● (SCX-340xFW/SCX340xHW Series only) Network Interface 802.
Features by models Fax Multi-send ● Delay send ● Priority send ● Duplex send Secure receive ● Duplex print Send/ Receive forward - fax ● Send/ Receive forward - email Send/ Receive forward -.
Features by models ( ● : Included, Blank: Not available) Copy ID card copyi ng ● ● Reduced or enlarged copying ● Collation ● Poster ● Clone ● Book 2-up/4-up ● Adjust background ● ● Margin shift Edge erase Gray enhance Duplex copy a.
Useful to know The machine does not print. • Open the print queue list and remove the document from the list (see "Canceling a print job" on page 54). • Remove the driver and install it again (see "Installing the driver locally" on page 30).
14 1. Introduction About this user’s guide This user's guide provides information for your basic unde rstanding of the machine as well as detailed st eps to explain machine usage. • Read the safety in formation before using the machine. • If you have a problem using the mach ine, refer to the troubleshooting chapter.
15 1. Introduction Safety information These warnings and precau tions are included to pr event injury to you and others, and to prevent any potential damage to your machine. Be sure to read and understand all of these instructions before using the machine.
Safety information 16 1. Introduction Caution 5 Operating method Caution During an electrical storm or for a period of non-operation, remove the power plug from the electrical outlet. This could result in electric shock or fire. Be careful, the paper output area is hot.
Safety information 17 1. Introduction 6 Installation / Moving Warning Caution Do not block or push objects into the ve ntilation opening. This could result in elevated component temperatures whi ch can cause damage or fire.
Safety information 18 1. Introduction 7 Maintenance / Checking Caution Use the power cord supplied with your machine for safe operation. If you are using a cord which is longer than 2 meters (6 feet) with a 110V machine, then the gauge should be 16 AWG or larger.
Safety information 19 1. Introduction 8 Supply usage Caution Keep the power cable and the cont act surface of the plug clean from dust or water. Otherwise, this could result in electric shock or fire. • Do not remove any covers or gu ards that are fastened with screws.
20 1. Introduction Machine overview 9 Accessories Power cord Quick installation guide Software CD a a. The software CD conta ins the print drivers, user ’s guide, and software applicatio ns. Handset b b. Handset model only (see "Featu res by models" on page 7).
Machine overview 21 1. Introduction 10 Front view • This illustration may differ from your machine depending on your model. There are various types of machine. • Some features and optional goods may not be available depending on model or country (see "Feature s by models" on page 7).
Machine overview 22 1. Introduction Type B 1 Document feeder cover 11 Scanner lid 3 10 9 1 2 5 8 7 6 4 12 13 14 11 15 16 17 18 19 2 Document feeder guide cover 12 Scanner glass 3 Document feeder outpu.
Machine overview 23 1. Introduction 11 Rear view • This illustration may differ from your machine depending on your model. There are various types of machine. • Some features and optional goods may not be available depending on model or country (see "Feature s by models" on page 7).
24 1. Introduction Control panel overview • This control panel may differ from yo ur machine depending on its model. There are various types of control panels. • Some features and optional goods may not be available depending on model or country (see "Feature s by models" on page 7).
Control panel overview 25 1. Introduction 4 ID Copy Allows you to copy bot h sides of an ID card like a driver’s license on a single side of paper (see "ID card copying" on page 61). 5 Power Turns the power on or off, or wakes up the machine from the power save mode.
Control panel overview 26 1. Introduction 13 Type B 1 Eco Turn into eco mode to reduce toner consumption and paper usage when pc-printing and copying only (see "Eco printing" on page 57). 2 WPS a Configures the wireless network connection easily without a computer (see "Using the WPS button" on page 159).
Control panel overview 27 1. Introduction 4 Power Turns the power on or off, or wakes up the machine from the power save mode. If you need to turn the machine off, press this button for more than three seconds. 5 Fax Switches to Fax mode. 6 Copy Switches to Copy mode.
Control panel overview 28 1. Introduction 14 Adjusting the control panel Illustrations on this user’s guide ma y differ from your machine dependi ng on its options or models.
29 1. Introduction Turning on the machine 1 Connect the machine to th e electricity supply first. Turn the switch on if the machine has a power switch. Illustrations on this user’s guide ma y differ from your machine dependi ng on its options or models.
30 1. Introduction Installing the driver locally A locally connected machine is a machin e directly attached to your computer using the cable. If your machine is attached to a network, skip the following steps below and go on to installing a n etwork connected machine’s driver (see "Installing driver over th e network" on page 144).
31 1. Introduction Reinstalling the driver If the printer driver does not work properly, follow the steps below to reinstall the driver. 16 Windows 1 Make sure that the machine is connected to your computer and powered on. 2 From the Start menu, select Programs or All Programs > Samsung Printers > your printer driver name > Uninstall .
2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup This chapter provides information about the overall menu structure and the basic setup optio ns. • Menu overview 33 • Machine’s basic settings 39 • Media and t.
33 2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup Menu overview The control panel provides access to various menus to set up the machine or use the machine’s functions. • This function is not supported for SCX-340x/SCX-340xW Series (see "Control panel overview " on page 24).
Menu overview 34 2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup Fax Feature (Continue) Priority Send Forward Fax PC Secure Receive Off On Print Add Page Cancel Job Fax Setup Sending Redial Times Redial Term Prefix .
Menu overview 35 2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup Copy Feature Scan Size Reduce/Enlarge Darkness Normal Dark+1 - Dark+5 Light+5 - Light+1 Items Options Copy Feature (Continue) Contrast Normal Dark+1 - Dark+5 Light+5 - Light+1 Original Type Text Text/Photo Photo Layout Normal 2-Up 4-Up ID Copy Poster Copy Clone Copy Adjust Bkgd.
Menu overview 36 2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup Copy Setup Change Default Scan Size Copies Copy Collation Reduce/Enlarge Darkness Contrast Original Type Adjust Bkgd. Items Options System Setup Machine Setup Machine ID Fax Number Date & Time Clock Mode Language Power S ave Wakeup Event System Timeout Altitude Adj.
Menu overview 37 2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup System Setup (Continue) Sound/ Volume Key Sound Alarm Soun d Speaker Ringer Report All Report Configuration Supplies Info. Address Book Fax Send Fax Sent Fax Received Schedule Jobs Junk Fax Network Conf.
Menu overview 38 2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup Network c (Continue) Wireless Wi-Fi ON/OFF Wi-Fi Direct WPS Setting WLAN Setting WLAN Default WLAN Signal Clear Setting Network Conf. a. This option may not be availa ble depending on your country. b. This option only appears if Paper Mismatch is enabled.
39 2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup Machine’s basic settings If your machine has +/- buttons on th e control panel, (see "Control panel overview" on page 24): You can set the machine’s settings by using the Device Settings in Samsung Easy Printer Manager program or Machine section in Printer Settings Utility program.
Machine’s basic settings 40 2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup • Power Save: When you are not using th e machine for a while, use this feature to save power. • When you press th e power button, start printing, or a fax is received, the product will wake up from the power saving mode.
41 2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup Media and tray This chapter provides info rmation o n how to load print medi a into your machine. • Using print media that does not me et these specifications may cause problems or require repairs. Such repairs are not covered by Sams ung ’s warranty or service agreements.
Media and tray 42 2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup 3 Loading pape r in the tray Illustrations on this user’s guide ma y differ from your machine dependi ng on its options or models. Check your machine type (see " Front view" on page 21). 1 Open the tray.
Media and tray 43 2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup • Do not push the paper width guide too far causing the media to warp. • Do not use a paper with a leading-edge curl, it may cause a paper jam or the paper can be wrinkled. • If you do not adjust the paper widt h guide, it may cause paper jams.
Media and tray 44 2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup 4 Manual feeding in the tray The tray can hold special sizes and type s of print material, such as postcards, note cards, and envelopes (see "Print me dia specifications" on page 109). To feed manually in th e tray, click the below: See "Loading paper in th e tray" on page 42.
Media and tray 45 2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup ( ● : Included, Blank: Not available) Envelope Printing successfully on envelopes depends upon the quality of the envelopes.
Media and tray 46 2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup • Be sure the seam at both ends of th e envelope extends all the way to the corner of the envelope.
Media and tray 47 2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup • Do not run a sheet of la bels through the machine more than once. The adhesive backing is designed for only a single pass through the machine. • Do not use labels that are separating from the back ing sheet or are wrinkled, bubbled, or otherwise damaged.
Media and tray 48 2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup 6 Setting the paper size and type After loading paper in th e paper tray, set the paper size and type using the control panel buttons.
Media and tray 49 2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup 7 Using the output support The surface of the output tray may become hot if you print a large number of pages at once.
Media and tray 50 2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup 9 Loading originals You can use the scanner glass or the docum ent feeder to load an original for copying, scanning, and sending a fax. Illustrations on this user’s guide ma y differ from your machine dependi ng on its options or models.
Media and tray 51 2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup 2 Place the original face down on th e scanner glass. Align it with the registration guide at the to p left corner of the glass. 3 Close the scanner lid. • Leaving the scanner lid open while copying may affect copy quality and toner consumption.
Media and tray 52 2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup 2 Flex or fan the edge of the paper stack to separate the pages before loading originals. 3 Load the original face up into the document feeder inp ut tray. Make sure that the bottom of the original stack matches th e paper size marked on the document input tray.
53 2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup Basic printing For special printing features, refer to the Advanced Guide (see "Usi ng advanced print features" on page 229).
Basic printing 54 2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup 11 Canceling a print job If the print job is waiting in the print queue or print spoole r, cancel the job as follows: • You can access this window by s imply double-clicking the machine icon ( ) in the Windows task bar.
Basic printing 55 2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup 12 Opening printing preferences • The Printing Preferences window that appears in this user’s guide may differ depending on the machine in use. • When you select an option in Printing Preferences , you may see a warning mar k or .
Basic printing 56 2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup Using a favorite setting The Presets option, which is visible on each preferences tab except for the Samsung tab, allows you to save the current preferences for future use. To save a Presets item, follow these steps: 1 Change the settings as needed on each tab.
Basic printing 57 2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup 14 Eco printing The Eco function cuts toner consu mption and paper usage. The Eco function allows you to save prin t resources and lead you to eco-friendly printing. If you press the Eco button from the control panel, eco mode is enabled.
Basic printing 58 2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup • Select Temp.: Follow the settings from Sy ncthru™ Web Service or Samsung Easy Printer Manager .
59 2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup Basic copying For special printing features, refer to the Advanced Guide (see "Copy menu" on page 192). 15 Basic copy If your has machine for +/- buttons on the control panel (see "Control panel overview" on page 24): a Place a single original face down on the scanner glass.
Basic copying 60 2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup •I f y o u p r e s s t h e ( Stop/Clear ) button twice while setting the copy options, all of the options you have set for the current copy job will be canceled and returned to their defaul t status.
Basic copying 61 2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup 1 Select (copy) > ( Menu ) > Copy Feature > Original Type on the control panel. 2 Select the option yo u want and press OK . • Text : Use for originals co ntaining mostly text. • Text/Photo : Use for originals with mix ed text and photographs.
Basic copying 62 2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup The machine prints one side of the original on the upper half of the paper a nd the other side on th e lower half without reducing the size of the original. This feature is helpful for copying a smal l-sized item such as business card.
Basic copying 63 2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup • If you do not press the ( Start ) button, only the front side will be copied. • If the original is larger than the pr intable area, some portions may not be printed.
64 2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup Basic scanning For special scanning features, refer to the Advanced Guide (see "Scan features" on page 243). 18 Basic Scanning This is the normal and usual pr ocedure for scanning originals. This is a basic scanning m ethod for USB-connected machine.
65 2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup Basic faxing • This function is not supported for SCX-340x/SCX-340xW Series (see "Control panel overview " on page 24). • For special faxing features, refer to the Advanced Guide (see "Fa x features" on page 254).
Basic faxing 66 2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup 4 Enter the destination fa x number (see "Keypad l etters and numbers" on page 223). 5 Press (Start) on the control panel.
Basic faxing 67 2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup 1 Place a single document face down on the document glass, or load the documents face up into th e document feeder (see "L oading originals" on page 50).
Basic faxing 68 2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup Resolution The default document settings produce good results when using typical text- based originals. However, if you send originals that ar e of poor quality, or contain photographs, you can adjust the resolution to produce a higher quality fax.
3. Maintenance This chapter provides inform ation about purc hasing supplies, acces sories and maintenance parts ava ilable for your machine. • Ordering supplies and accessories 70 • Available sup.
70 3. Maintenance Ordering supplies and accessories Available accessories may differ from country to coun try. Contact your sales r epresenta tives to obtain the list of available su pplies, and maintenance parts.
71 3. Maintenance Available supplies When supplies reach the end of their life spans, you can order the follo wings of supplies for your machine: Depending on the options, percentage of image area and job mode used, the toner cartridge’s lifespan may differ.
72 3. Maintenance Available maintenance parts To purchase maintenance parts, co ntact the source where yo u bought the machine. Replacing ma intenance parts can be performed on ly by an authorized service provider, dealer, or the r etailer where you bought the machine.
73 3. Maintenance Storing the toner cartridge Toner cartridges contain components that are sensitive to light, temperature and humidity. Samsung suggests user s follow these recommendations to ensure optimal performance, highest quality, and lo ngest life from your new Samsung toner cartridge.
Storing the toner cartridge 74 3. Maintenance 3 Estimated cartridge life Estimated cartridge life (t he life of the toner cart ridge yield) depends on the amount of toner that pr int jobs require.
75 3. Maintenance Redistributing toner When the toner cartridge is near the end of its life: • White streaks or light printing occurs and/or density variat ion side to side. • The Status L ED blinks red. In the case of machine with a Toner LED, it blinks orange.
Redistributing toner 76 3. Maintenance 1 2.
77 3. Maintenance Replacing the toner cartridge • Shake the toner cartridge thoroughly, it will increase the initial print quality. • Illustrations on this user’s guide may di ffer from your machine depending on its opti ons or models. Check your machine type (s ee "Front view" on page 21).
Replacing the toner cartridge 78 3. Maintenance.
79 3. Maintenance Monitoring the supplies life If you experience frequent paper jams or printing problems, check the number of pages the machine has printed or scanned.
80 3. Maintenance Setting the toner low alert If the amount of toner in the cartridge is low, a message or LED informing the user to change the toner cartridge appears.
81 3. Maintenance Cleaning the machine If printing quality problems occur or if yo u use your machine in a dusty environment, you need to clean yo ur machine regularly to keep it in the best printing condition and use yo ur machine longer.
Cleaning the machine 82 3. Maintenance 5 Cleaning the inside During the printing process, pa per, toner, and dust particles can accumulate inside the machine. This buildup can cause print q uality problems, such as toner specks or smearing. Cleaning the inside of th e machine clears and reduces these problems.
Cleaning the machine 83 3. Maintenance 1 2.
Cleaning the machine 84 3. Maintenance 6 Cleaning the pickup roller • Turn the machine off and unplug the power cord. Wait for the mach ine to cool down.
Cleaning the machine 85 3. Maintenance 7 Cleaning the scan unit Keeping the scan unit clean helps ensure the best possible copies. We sugg est that you clean the scan unit at the start of each day and during the day as needed. • Turn the machine off and unplug the power cord.
Cleaning the machine 86 3. Maintenance 3 Wipe the surface of the scanne r until it is c lean and dry. 1 Scanner lid 2 Scanner glass 3 Document feeder glass 4 White bar 4 Close the scanner lid.
87 3. Maintenance Tips for moving & storing your machine • When moving the machine, do not tilt or turn it upside down. Otherwise, the inside of the machine ma y be contaminated by toner , which can cause damage to the machine or reduce print quality.
4. Troubleshooting This chapter gives helpful in formation for what to do if you encounter an error. • Tips for avoiding paper jams 89 • Clearing original document jams 90 • Clearing paper jams .
89 4. Troubleshooting Tips for avoiding paper jams By selecting the correct media s, most paper jams can be avoid ed. To avoid paper jams, refe r to the following guidelines: • Ensure that the adjustable guid es are positioned correctly (see "Tray overview" on page 41).
90 4. Troubleshooting Clearing original document jams When an original document jams in the document feeder, a warning message appears on the display. To avoid tearing the document, remove the jammed document slowly and carefully. To prevent document jams, use the scanner gla ss for thick, thin or mixed pape r- origin als.
Clearing original document jams 91 4. Troubleshooting 1 Original paper jam in front of scanner • Illustrations on this user’s guide may di ffer from your machine depending on its opti ons or models. Check your machine type (s ee "Front view" on page 21).
Clearing original document jams 92 4. Troubleshooting 2 Original paper jam inside of scanne r • Illustrations on this user’s guide may di ffer from your machine depending on its opti ons or models. Check your machine type (s ee "Front view" on page 21).
Clearing original document jams 93 4. Troubleshooting.
Clearing original document jams 94 4. Troubleshooting 3 Original paper jam in exit area of scanner • Illustrations on this user’s guide may di ffer from your machine depending on its opti ons or models. Check your machine type (s ee "Front view" on page 21).
95 4. Troubleshooting Clearing paper jams To avoid tearing the paper, pull the jammed paper out slowly and gently. 4 In tray Click this link to open an animation about clearing a jam. Illustrations on this user’s guide may diff er from your machine dependin g on its options or models.
Clearing paper jams 96 4. Troubleshooting 5 Inside the machine • The fuser area is hot. Take care when removing paper from the machine. • Illustrations on this user’s guide may di ffer from your machine depending on its opti ons or models. Check your machine type (s ee "Front view" on page 21).
Clearing paper jams 97 4. Troubleshooting 1 2.
Clearing paper jams 98 4. Troubleshooting If you do not see the paper in this area, stop and go to next step:.
99 4. Troubleshooting Understanding the status LED The color of the LED indicates the machine's current status. • Some LEDs may not be available depending on model or country (see "Control panel overview" on page 24).
Understanding the status LED 100 4. Troubleshooting () WPS b Blue Blinking The machine is connecting to a wireless network. On The machine is connected to a wireless network (see "Wireless network se tup" on page 156). Off The machine is disconnected from a wireless network.
101 4. Troubleshooting Understanding display messages Messages appear on the control pa nel display to indicate the mach ine’s status or errors. Refer to the tables below to understan d the messages’ and their meaning, and correct the prob lem, if necessary.
Understanding display messages 102 4. Troubleshooting 7 Toner-related messages Message Meaning Suggested solutions Install Toner Cartridge A toner cartridge is not installed. Install a toner cartridge. Not Compatible Toner cartridge The toner cartridge you have inst alled is not for your machine.
Understanding display messages 103 4. Troubleshooting Replace new cartridge The indicated toner cartridge ha s almost reached its estimated cartridge life.
Understanding display messages 104 4. Troubleshooting 8 Tray-related messages 9 Network-related messages Message Meaning Suggested solutions Jam or empty Door open&close • Paper has jammed in the paper feed area. • There is no paper in tray. • Clear the jam (see "In tray" on page 95).
Understanding display messages 105 4. Troubleshooting 10 Misc. messages Message Meaning Suggested solutions Door Open Close it The cover is not securely latched. Close the cover until it locks into place. Door of scanner is op en. The document feeder cover is not securely latc hed.
5. Appendix This chapter provides product specifications an d information conce rning applicable regulations. • Specifications 107 • Regulatory information 116 • Copyright 129.
107 5. Appendix Specifications 1 General specifications The specification values listed below ar e subject to change without no tice. See www.samsung.com for possible changes in information. Items Description Dimension Width x Length x Height SCX-340x Series SCX-340xW Series 389 x 274 x 249 mm (15.
Specifications 108 5. Appendix Humidity Operation 20 to 80% RH Storage (packed) 10 to 90% RH Power rating c 110 volt models AC 110 - 127 V 220 volt models AC 220 - 240 V Power consumptio n Average operating mode Less than 310 W Ready mode Less than 30 W Power save mode • SCX-340x Series: Less than 1.
Specifications 109 5. Appendix 2 Print media specifications Type Size Dimensions Print media weight/Capacity a Tray Manual feeding in tra y b Plain paper Letter 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 inches) 71 to 85 g/m 2 (19 to 23 lbs bond) • 150 sheets of 80 g/m 2 (21 lbs bond) 71 to 85 g/m 2 (19 to 23 lbs bond) • 1 sheet Legal 216 x 356 mm (8.
Specifications 110 5. Appendix Thick paper Refer to the Plain paper section Refer to the Plain paper section 86 to 120 g/m 2 (23 to 32 lbs bond) • 50 sheets of 120 g/m 2 (32 lbs bond) 86 to 120 g/m .
Specifications 111 5. Appendix Labels c Letter, Legal, US Folio, A4, JIS B5, ISO B5, Executive, A5 Refer to the Plain paper section 120 to 150 g/m 2 (32 to 40 lbs bond) • 10 sheets 120 to 150 g/m 2 .
Specifications 112 5. Appendix 3 System requirements Microsoft ® Windows ® • Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher is the minimu m requirement for all Windows operating systems.
Specifications 113 5. Appendix • Windows Terminal Services is compatible with your machine. •F o r Windows 2000 , Services Pack 4 or higher is required.
Specifications 114 5. Appendix Linux Items Requirements Operating system Redhat ® Enterprise Linux WS 4, 5 (32/64 bit) Fedora 5 ~ 13 (32/64 bit) SuSE Linux 10.1 (32 bit) OpenSuSE ® 10.2, 10.3, 11.0, 11.1, 11.2 (32/64 bit) Mandriva 2007, 2008, 2009 , 2009.
Specifications 115 5. Appendix 4 Network environment Network and wireless models only (see "Features by models" on page 7). You need to set up the network protocols on the machine to use it as your network machine. The following table shows the networ k environments supported by the machine.
116 5. Appendix Regulatory information This machine is designed for a normal work environment and certified with several regulatory statements. 5 Laser safety statement The printer is certified in the U.
Regulatory information 117 5. Appendix 6 Ozone safety 7 Mercury Safety 8 Power saver 9 Recycling This product’s ozone emission rate is under 0.1 ppm. Because ozone is heavier than air, keep the product in a place with good ventilation. Contains Mercury, Dispose According to Local, State or Federal Laws.
Regulatory information 118 5. Appendix 10 China only 11 Correct disposal of this product (Waste electrical & electronic equipment) (Applicable in the european union and other european countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the produ ct, accessories or literature indicates that th e product and its electronic accessories (e.
Regulatory information 119 5. Appendix (The United States of America only) Dispose unwanted electronics through an approved recycler. To find the nearest recycling location, go to our websi te: www.
Regulatory information 120 5. Appendix Canadian radio interference regulations This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the in terference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital App aratus”, ICES-003 of the Industry and Science Canada.
Regulatory information 121 5. Appendix FCC Statement for Wireless LAN use: While installing and operating this transmitter and antenna combination the radio frequency exposure limit of 1m W/cm2 may be exceeded at distances close to the antenna installed.
Regulatory information 122 5. Appendix The Ringer Equivalence Numb er (REN) is an indication of the maximum number of devices allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination of an interface may consist of any combin ation of devices sub ject only to the requirement that the sum of the RENs of all the devices not ex ceed five.
Regulatory information 123 5. Appendix The equipment complies wi th Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the rear of th is equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product iden tifier in the form at US:AAAEQ##TXXXX.
Regulatory information 124 5. Appendix The 13 amp plug is the most widely used in the UK and should be suitable. However, some buildings (main ly old ones) do not have normal 13 amp plug sockets. You need to buy a suitable plug adaptor. Do not remove the moulded plug.
Regulatory information 125 5. Appendix March 9, 1999: Council Directive 1999/5 /EC on radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity. A full declaration , defining the relevant Directives and referenced standards can be obtain ed from your Samsung Electronics Co.
Regulatory information 126 5. Appendix No limitations at this time 23 Israel only 24 Regulatory compliance statements Wireless guidance Low power, Radio LAN devic es (radio frequency (RF) wireless communication devices), operating in th e 2.4 GHz/5 GHz Band, may be present (embedded) in your printer system.
Regulatory information 127 5. Appendix In environments where the risk of interference to other devices or services is harmful or perceived as harmful, the option to use a wireless device may be restricted or eliminated.
Regulatory information 128 5. Appendix 25 China only.
129 5. Appendix Copyright © 2011 Samsung Electronics Co ., Ltd. All rights reserved. This user’s guide is provided fo r information purposes only. All information includ ed herein is subject to change without notic e.
ADVANCED User’s Guide SCX-340x/340xW Series SCX-340xF/340xFW Series SCX-340xFH/340xHW Series ADVANCED User’s Guide This guide provides information about installation, advanced configuration, operation and troubleshooting on various OS environments.
131 ADVANCED 1 . Software Installation Installation for Macintosh 134 Reinstallation for Macintosh 135 Installation for Linux 136 Reinstallation for Linux 138 2 .
132 ADVANCED Using memory/hard drive features 266 5 . Useful Management Tools Easy Capture Manager 268 Samsung AnyWeb Print 269 Easy Eco Driver 270 Using SyncThru™ Web Service 271 Using Samsung Easy Printer Manager 274 Using Samsung Printer Status 277 Using Smart Panel 279 Using the Linux Unified Driver Configurator 281 6 .
1. Software Installation This chapter provides instructions for installing ess ential and help ful softwar e for use in an en vironment where the machine is connected via a cable. A loca lly connected machine is a machine dire ctly attached to your computer using the cable.
134 1. Software Installation Installation for Macintosh 1 Make sure that the machine is connected to your computer and powered on. 2 Insert the supplied software CD into your CD-ROM drive. 3 Double-click the CD-ROM icon that appears on your Macintosh desktop.
135 1. Software Installation Reinstallation for Macintosh If the printer driver does not work properly, uninstall the driver and reinstall it. 1 Make sure that the machine is connected to your computer and powered on. 2 Insert the supplied software CD into your CD-ROM drive.
136 1. Software Installation Installation for Linux You need to download Linux software pa ckages from the Sa msung website to install the printer software (http:// www.samsung.com > find your product > Support or Downloads). 1 Installing the Unified Linux Driver 1 Make sure that the machine is connected to your computer and powered on.
Installation for Linux 137 1. Software Installation 3 Installing the Printer Settings Utility 1 Make sure that the machine is connected to your computer and powered on. 2 When the Administrator Login window appears, type “root” in the Login field and enter the system password.
138 1. Software Installation Reinstallation for Linux If the printer driver does not work properly, uninstall the driver and reinstall it. 1 Make sure that the machine is connected to your computer and powered on. 2 When the Administrator Login window appears, type “root” in the Login field and enter the system password.
2. Using a Network- Connected Machine This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions f or setting up a net work connected machine and sof tware. • Useful network programs 140 • Wired network set.
140 2. Using a Networ k-Connected Machine Useful network programs There are several prog rams available to setup the network sett ings easily in a network environment. For the network administrator especially, managing several machines on the network is possible.
141 2. Using a Networ k-Connected Machine Wired network setup 4 Printing a network configuration report You can print Network Configuration Report from the machine’s control panel that will show the current machine’s network settings. Th is will help you to set up a network.
Wired network setup 142 2. Using a Networ k-Connected Machine 6 Click the icon (third from left) in the SetIP window to open the TCP/ IP configuration window.
Wired network setup 143 2. Using a Networ k-Connected Machine Find the machine’s MAC address from the Network Configuration Report (see "Printing a network configuration report" on page 141) and enter it without the colons. For example, 00:15:99:29:51:A8 becomes 0015992951A8.
144 2. Using a Networ k-Connected Machine Installing driver over the network • Some features and optional goods may not be available depending on model or country (see "Feature s by models" on page 7).
Installing driver over the network 145 2. Using a Networ k-Connected Machine If your machine is not found on the network or locally, an error message appears. Select the option yo u want and click Next . 5 The searched machines will be shown on the screen.
Installing driver over the network 146 2. Using a Networ k-Connected Machine /a”<dest_path>” or /A”<dest_path>” Specifies destination path for installation.
Installing driver over the network 147 2. Using a Networ k-Connected Machine 7 Macintosh 1 Make sure that the machine is conne cted to your n etwork and powered on. 2 Insert the supplied software CD into your CD-ROM drive. 3 Double-click the CD-ROM icon that appears on your Macintosh desktop.
Installing driver over the network 148 2. Using a Networ k-Connected Machine If you have not set the IP address yet, clic k Set IP address and refer to "IPv4 configuration using SetIP (Macintosh)" on page 142. If you want to set the wireless setting, refer to "Setup using Macintosh" on page 172.
Installing driver over the network 149 2. Using a Networ k-Connected Machine 8 Linux You need to download Linux software pa ckages from the Sa msung website to install the printer software (http:// www.samsung.com > find your product > Support or Downloads).
Installing driver over the network 150 2. Using a Networ k-Connected Machine 9 UNIX • Make sure your machine supports th e UNIX operating system before installing the UNIX printer driver (see "Operating System" on page 7). • The commands are marked with “”, when typing the commands, do not type “”.
Installing driver over the network 151 2. Using a Networ k-Connected Machine On some UNIX OS, for example on Solari s 10, just added printers may not be enabled and/or may not ac cept jobs.
Installing driver over the network 152 2. Using a Networ k-Connected Machine 11 Check the Make Default option to set this printer as default. 12 Click OK to add the printer.
153 2. Using a Networ k-Connected Machine IPv6 configuration IPv6 is supported properly only in Windows Vi sta or higher. • Some features and optional goods may not be available depending on model or country (see "Featu res by models" on page 7 or "Menu overview" on page 33).
IPv6 configuration 154 2. Using a Networ k-Connected Machine Setting IPv6 addresses The machine supports the fo llowing IPv6 addresses fo r network printing and managements. • Link-local Address : Self-configured lo cal IPv6 address (Address starts with FE80).
IPv6 configuration 155 2. Using a Networ k-Connected Machine 7 Enter the rest of the addr ess (e.g.,:3FFE: 10:88:194:: AAAA . “A” is the hexadecimal 0 through 9, A through F).
156 2. Using a Networ k-Connected Machine Wireless network setup • Make sure your machine supports wireless networking. Wi reless networking may not be available depending on the model (see "Features by models" on page 7).
Wireless network setup 157 2. Using a Networ k-Connected Machine 13 Introducing wireless set up methods You can set wireless settings ei ther from the machine or th e computer. Choose the setting method from the below table. Some wireless network installation types may not be available depending on the model or country.
Wireless network setup 158 2. Using a Networ k-Connected Machine If problems occur during wireless set up or driver installation, refer to the trou bleshooting chapter (see "Troubleshooting" on page 185).
Wireless network setup 159 2. Using a Networ k-Connected Machine 14 Using the WPS button If your machine and an ac cess point (or wireless rou ter) support Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS), you can ea sily configure the wir eless network settings by pressing the (WPS) button on the control panel without a computer.
Wireless network setup 160 2. Using a Networ k-Connected Machine Machines with a display screen Connecting in PBC mode 1 Press and hold the (WPS) button on the control panel for more than 2 seconds. The machine starts waiting for up to two minutes until you press the WPS (PBC) button on the access point (or wireless router).
Wireless network setup 161 2. Using a Networ k-Connected Machine Machines without a display screen Connecting in PBC mode 1 Press and hold the (WPS) button on the control panel for about 2 - 4 seconds until the sta tus LED blinks quickly. The machine starts connecting to th e wireless network.
Wireless network setup 162 2. Using a Networ k-Connected Machine Canceling the connection process To cancel the wireless network connection when the machine is connecting to the wireless network, pr ess and release the ( Cancel or Stop/Clear ) on the control panel.
Wireless network setup 163 2. Using a Networ k-Connected Machine 3 Press the OK to select the setup method you want. • Wizard (recommended) : In this mode, the setup is automatic. The machine will display a list of avai lable networks from which to choose.
Wireless network setup 164 2. Using a Networ k-Connected Machine • If wireless network set up has been set be fore, the Wireless Network Setting Information window appears. If you want to reset the wireless settings, check the check box and click Next .
Wireless network setup 165 2. Using a Networ k-Connected Machine If you cannot fin d the network name you want to choose, or if you want to set the wireless config uration manually, click Advanced Setting . • Enter the wireless Network Name: Enter the SSID of the access point (SSID is cas e-sensitive).
Wireless network setup 166 2. Using a Networ k-Connected Machine 9 The window shows the wireless netwo rk settings and checks if the settings are correct. Click Next . • For the DHCP method If the IP address assignment method is DHCP, check if DHCP is shown in the window.
Wireless network setup 167 2. Using a Networ k-Connected Machine • Network N ame(SSID ) : The default Network Name is the model name and the maximum length is 22 characters (not including "Direct-xx-"). • Network Ke y is the numeric string, and the size is 8 ~ 64 characters.
Wireless network setup 168 2. Using a Networ k-Connected Machine 5 Select Using the WPS button and click Next . • For models that support WPS bu tton, the above window appears. • If your machine is connected with a USB cable, the above window does not appear.
Wireless network setup 169 2. Using a Networ k-Connected Machine - SSID Type: After completing th e wireless network connection process, the AP’s SS ID information appears on the disp lay. • For models without a display screen, fo llow the steps below.
Wireless network setup 170 2. Using a Networ k-Connected Machine Creating the ad hoc network in Windows 1 Check whether the USB cable is connected to the machine. 2 Turn on your computer and the wireless network machine. 3 Insert the supplied software CD into your CD-ROM drive.
Wireless network setup 171 2. Using a Networ k-Connected Machine Before entering the IP address for the machine, you must know the computer’s network configuration info rmation. If the computer’s network configuration is set to DHCP, the wireless network setting should also be DHCP.
Wireless network setup 172 2. Using a Networ k-Connected Machine 16 If you want to register your ma chine with the Samusng web site and receive useful information, click On-line Registration .
Wireless network setup 173 2. Using a Networ k-Connected Machine • If wireless network setting has been set before, Wireless Network Setting Information window appears. If you want to reset the wireless settings, check the check box and click Next .
Wireless network setup 174 2. Using a Networ k-Connected Machine • Authentication: Select an authentication type. Open System: Authentication is not used, and encryption may or may not be used, depending on the need for data security. Shared Key: Authentication is used.
Wireless network setup 175 2. Using a Networ k-Connected Machine 14 The window shows the wireless netwo rk settings and check if settings are right. Click Next . • For the DHCP method If the IP address assignment method is DHCP, check if DHCP is shown in the window.
Wireless network setup 176 2. Using a Networ k-Connected Machine • Network N ame(SSID ) : The default Network Name is the model name and the maximum length is 22 characters (not including "Direct-xx-"). • Network Ke y is the numeric string, and the size is 8 ~ 64 characters.
Wireless network setup 177 2. Using a Networ k-Connected Machine 10 Select Using the WPS button and click Next . • For models that support the WPS button, the above window appears. • If your machine is connected with a USB cable, the above window does not appear.
Wireless network setup 178 2. Using a Networ k-Connected Machine - SSID Type: After completing th e wireless network connection process, the AP’s SS ID information appears on the disp lay.
Wireless network setup 179 2. Using a Networ k-Connected Machine 8 Click Agree to agree to the license agreement. 9 When the message that warns that a ll applications will close on your computer appears, click Continue . 10 Click Wireless Network Setting button on the User Options Pane .
Wireless network setup 180 2. Using a Networ k-Connected Machine Before entering the IP address for the machine, you must know the computer’s network configuration info rmation. If the computer’s network configuration is set to DHCP, the wireless network setting should also be DHCP.
Wireless network setup 181 2. Using a Networ k-Connected Machine • After completing the wireless networ k connection, you need to install a machine driver to print from an a pplication (see "Installing driver over the network" on page 144).
Wireless network setup 182 2. Using a Networ k-Connected Machine 1 Check whether or not the network cabl e is connected to the machine. If not, connect the machine wi th a standard network cable. 2 Start a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Safa ri, or Firefox and enter your machine’s new IP addr ess in the browser window.
Wireless network setup 183 2. Using a Networ k-Connected Machine Disconnect the network cable (standard or network). Your machine should then start communicating wirelessly wi th the network. In case of Ad-hoc mode, you can use a wireless LAN and wired LAN simultaneously.
Wireless network setup 184 2. Using a Networ k-Connected Machine From the USB cable-conn ected computer(recommended) • When setting from the supplied soft ware CD, see the a ccess point via USB cable. - Windows user, see "Access point via USB cable" on page 163.
Wireless network setup 185 2. Using a Networ k-Connected Machine - Access SyncThru Web Service , select Settings > Network Settings > Wireless > Wi-Fi Direct .
Wireless network setup 186 2. Using a Networ k-Connected Machine Connecting Failure - Invalid Security • Security is not configured correctly. Check the configured security on your access point and machine. Connecting Failure - Ge neral Connection Error • Your computer is not receiving a sign al from your machine.
Wireless network setup 187 2. Using a Networ k-Connected Machine • Check whether firewall software (V3 or Norton) is blocking the communication. If the computer and the machine are connected on the same network and it cannot be found when searching, fir ewall software might be blocking the communication.
188 2. Using a Networ k-Connected Machine Samsung MobilePrint 22 What is Samsung MobilePrint? Samsung MobilePrint is a free application that enables users to print photos, documents, and web pages directly from your smartphone or tablet.
3. Useful Setting Menus This chapter explains how to browse the curren t status of your machine, and the m ethod of setting for advan ced machine setup.
190 3. Useful Setting Menus Before you begin reading a chapter This chapter explains all the features available for this series' models to help users easily un derstand the features. You can check the features available for each model in the Basic Guide (see "Menu overview" on page 33).
191 3. Useful Setting Menus Print menu Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not appli cable to your machine (see "Menu overvie w" on page 33). To change the menu options: • Press ( Menu ) > Print Setup on the control panel.
192 3. Useful Setting Menus Copy menu 1 Copy feature Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not appli cable to your machine (see "Menu overvie w" on page 33). To change the menu options: • Press (copy) > ( Menu ) > Copy Feature on the control panel.
Copy menu 193 3. Useful Setting Menus • Copy Collation • Collate Copy Set the machine to sort the co py job. For example, if you make 2 copies of a 3 page original, one complete 3 page document will print followed by a second complete document. • On: Prints output in sets to match the sequence of originals.
Copy menu 194 3. Useful Setting Menus Poster Copy Prints a single-page document onto 4 (Poster 2x2), 9 (Poster 3x3), or 16 (Poster 4x4) sheets of paper, for the purpose of pasting the sheet s together to form one poster-size document. • This copy feature is available only when you place originals on the scanner glass.
Copy menu 195 3. Useful Setting Menus Book Copy The Book Copy feature allows you to c opy an entire book. If the book is too thic k, li ft the cover until its hinges are caught by the stopper and then cl ose the cover. If the book or magazine is thicker than 30 mm, start copying with the cover open.
Copy menu 196 3. Useful Setting Menus Margin Shift copying Allows you to create a binding edge for the document. The image can be adjusted up or down on the page and/or shifted to the right or left. • Off: Does not use this feature. • Auto Center: Automatically copy in the center of the paper.
Copy menu 197 3. Useful Setting Menus Watermark copying The watermark option allows you to print text over an existing document. For example, you use it when you want to have large gray letters reading “DRAFT” or “CONFIDENTIAL” printed diagonally across the first page or all pages of a document.
Copy menu 198 3. Useful Setting Menus 2 Copy Setup Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not appli cable to your machine (see "Menu overvie w" on page 33). To change the menu options: Press (copy) > ( Menu ) > Copy Setup on the control panel.
199 3. Useful Setting Menus Fax menu 3 Fax Feature Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not appli cable to your machine (see "Menu overvie w" on page 33). To change the menu options: • Press (fax) > ( Menu )> Fax Feature on the control panel.
Fax menu 200 3. Useful Setting Menus 4 Sending setup Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not appli cable to your machine (see "Menu overvie w" on page 33). To change the menu options: • Press (fax) > ( Menu ) > Fax Setup > Sending on the control panel.
Fax menu 201 3. Useful Setting Menus 5 Receiving setup Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not appli cable to your machine (see "Menu overvie w" on page 33). To change the menu options: • Press (fax) > ( Menu ) > Fax Setup > Receiving on the control panel.
Fax menu 202 3. Useful Setting Menus Duplex P rint Prints the received fax data on both sides of the paper. You can save the paper usage. • Doc Box Saving • Document Box Saving Stores received faxes in the common box.
203 3. Useful Setting Menus Scan menu 6 Scan feature Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not appli cable to your machine (see "Menu overvie w" on page 33). To change the menu options: • Press (scan) > ( Menu ) > Scan Feature on the control panel.
Scan menu 204 3. Useful Setting Menus 7 Scan setup Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not appli cable to your machine (see "Menu overvie w" on page 33). To change the menu options: • Press (scan) > ( Menu ) > Scan Setup on the control panel.
205 3. Useful Setting Menus System setup 8 Machine setup Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not appli cable to your machine (see "Menu overvie w" on page 33). To change the menu options: • Press ( Menu ) > System Setup > Machine Setup on the control panel.
System setup 206 3. Useful Setting Menus Job Timeout Sets the length of time the printer waits before printing the last page of a print job that does not end with a command to print the page. Wakeup Event You can set the condition to wake up from power-save mode.
System setup 207 3. Useful Setting Menus PrintBlankPage The printer detects the printing data from computer whether a page is empty or not. You can set to print or skip the blank page. Multi-Bin • Mode: Selects the multi-bin mode you want to use. • Default Bin: Selects the bin to use as a default.
System setup 208 3. Useful Setting Menus 9 Paper setup Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not appli cable to your machine (see "Menu overvie w" on page 33). To change the menu options: • Press ( Menu ) > System Setup > Paper Setup on the control panel.
System setup 209 3. Useful Setting Menus 11 Report Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not applicable to your machine (see "Menu overview" on page 33). To change the menu options: • Press ( Menu ) > System Setup > Report on the control panel.
System setup 210 3. Useful Setting Menus Demo Page Prints the demo page to check whether your machine is printing properly or not. Fax Send Prints a transmission report including the fax number, the number of pages, the elapsed time of the job, the communication mode, and the communication results for fax job.
System setup 211 3. Useful Setting Menus 12 Maintenance Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not appli cable to your machine (see "Menu overvie w" on page 33). To change the menu options: • Press ( Menu ) > System Setup > Maintenance on the control panel.
System setup 212 3. Useful Setting Menus 13 Clear setting Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not appli cable to your machine (see "Menu overvie w" on page 33). To change the menu options: • Press ( Menu ) > System Setup > Clear Setting on the control panel.
System setup 213 3. Useful Setting Menus To change the menu options: • Press ( Menu ) > System Setup > Job Manage on the control panel. 15 Image overwrite Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not appli cable to your machine (see "Menu overvie w" on page 33).
System setup 214 3. Useful Setting Menus 17 Emulation setup Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not appli cable to your machine (see "Menu overvie w" on page 33). • Press ( Menu ) > Print Setup > Emulation on the control panel.
System setup 215 3. Useful Setting Menus 19 Address book setup Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not appli cable to your machine (see "Menu overvie w" on page 33). • Press Setup > Machine Setup > Address Book on the touch screen.
System setup 216 3. Useful Setting Menus 21 Network setup Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not appli cable to your machine (see "Menu overvie w" on page 33).
217 3. Useful Setting Menus Admin setup Item Description Password Protect Sets the password to access the Admin Setup menu. Select On to use this option and enter the password . Change Password Changes the machine’s password for accessing the Adm in Setup .
218 3. Useful Setting Menus Custom setup This menu appears only when the XOA (eXtensible Open Architecture) web application is installed. Contact th e administrator to use this menu. Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or models.
4. Special Features This chapter explains special copying, sca nning, faxing, and printing features. • Altitude adjustment 220 • Storing email address 221 • Entering various characters 223 • S.
220 4. Special Features Altitude adjustment Print quality is affe cted by atmospheric pressure, which is determined by the height of the machine above sea level. The following information will guide you on how to set your machine for the best print quality.
221 4. Special Features Storing email address This feature may not be available de pending on model or optional goods (see "Features by models" on page 7).
Storing email address 222 4. Special Features 2 Searching for an email address Searching sequentially through memory 1 Select (scan) > ( Address Book ) > Search&Send > Select an address group > All on the control panel.
223 4. Special Features Entering various characters As you perform various task s, you may need to ente r names and numbers. For example, when you set up your machine, you enter your name or your company’s name, and the fa x number. When you stor e fax numbers or email addresses in memory, you may also enter the corresponding names.
224 4. Special Features Setting up the fax address book You can set up speed number with the fax numbers you use frequently via SyncThru™ Web Service and then easi ly and quickly enter fax numbers by entering the location numbers a ssigned to them in address book.
Setting up the fax address book 225 4. Special Features 4 Change the fax number and press OK . 5 Press ( Cancel or Stop/Clear ) to return to ready mode. 8 Registering a group dial number 1 Select (fax) > ( Address Book ) > New&Edit > Group Dial on the control panel.
Setting up the fax address book 226 4. Special Features 10 Searching address bo ok for an entry There are two ways to searc h for a number in memory. You can either scan from A to Z sequentially, or you can search by entering the first letters of the name associated with the number.
227 4. Special Features Registering authorized users This feature may not be available de pending on model or optional goods (see "Features by models" on page 7). If you have connected your machine to a network and set up the network parameters correctly, you ca n scan and send images over the network.
228 4. Special Features Printing features • For basic printing features, refer to the Basic Guide (see "Basic printing" on page 53). • This feature may not be available depending on model or optional goods (see "Features by models" on page 7).
Printing features 229 4. Special Features 14 Using advanced print features XPS printer driver : used to print XPS fi le format. • See "Features by models" on page 7. • The XPS printer driver can be inst alled only on Windows Vista OS or higher.
Printing features 230 4. Special Features Understanding special printer features You can use advanced printing fea tures when using your machine. To take advantage of the pr inter features provided by your printer driver, click Properties or Preferences in the application’s Print window to change the print settings.
Printing features 231 4. Special Features Poster Printing Prints a single-page document onto 4 (Poster 2x2), 9 (Poster 3x3) , or 16 (Poster 4x4) sheets of paper, for the purpose of pasti ng the sheets together to form one poster-size document. Select the Poster Overlap value.
Printing features 232 4. Special Features • Double-sided Printing • Double-sided Printing (Manual) a • Printer Default: If you select this option, this feature is determined by the se ttings you have selected on the control panel of the machine.
Printing features 233 4. Special Features Watermark (Creating a watermark) a To change the print settings from yo ur software appl ication, access Printing Preferences . b Click the Advanced tab, select Edit from the Watermark drop-down list. The Edit Watermarks window appears.
Printing features 234 4. Special Features Overlay a (Creating a new page overlay) a To save the document as an overlay, access Printing Preferences . b Click the Advanced tab, an d select Edit from the Text drop-down list. Edit Overlay window appears.
Printing features 235 4. Special Features Print Mode • This feature is available only if you ha ve installed the optional memory or mass st orage device (HDD) (see "Variety feature" on page 10). • Some menus may not appear on the display depending on option s or models.
Printing features 236 4. Special Features 15 Using Direct Printing Utility • Direct Printing Utility may not be available depending on model or optional goods (see "Software" on page 7).
Printing features 237 4. Special Features 4 Click Print . The selected PDF file is sent to the machine. 16 Macintosh printing Some features may not be available de pending on models or options.
Printing features 238 4. Special Features Printing on both sides of the paper Some features may not be available de pending on models or options. It means that the features are not suppo rted (see "Variety feature" on page 10). Before printing in the duplex mode, de cide on which edge you will be binding your finished document.
Printing features 239 4. Special Features Printing from applications There are a lot of Linux applications that allow you to print using Common UNIX Printing System (CUPS). You can prin t on your machin e from any such application. 1 Open an application, and select Print f rom the File menu 2 Select Print directly using lpr.
Printing features 240 4. Special Features Configuring Printer Properties Using the Printer Properties window provided by the Printers configuration , you can change the various properti es for your machine as a printer. 1 Open the Unified Driver Configurator .
Printing features 241 4. Special Features To take advantage of the printer feat ures provided by your printer driver, press Properties . 5 Press OK to start the print job. Changing the machine settings The UNIX printer driver Print Job Manager in which the user can select various print options in printer Properties .
Printing features 242 4. Special Features Margins tab • Use Margins: Set the margins for the document. By default, margins are not enabled. The user can change the marg in settings by chan ging the values in the respective fields. Set by default, these values depend on the page size selected.
243 4. Special Features Scan features • For basic scanning features, refer to the Basic Guide (see "Basic scanning" on page 64). • This feature may not be available depending on model or optional goods (see "Features by models" on page 7).
Scan features 244 4. Special Features 20 Setting the scan settings in the computer This feature may not be available de pending on model or optional goods (see "Features by models" on page 7). 1 Open Samsung Easy Printer Manager (see "Using Samsung Easy Printer Manager" on page 274).
Scan features 245 4. Special Features • ID is the same ID as the registered scan ID for Samsung Easy Printer Manager > Switch to advanced mode > Scan to PC Settings . • Password is the 4 digit number registered password for Samsung Easy Printer Manager > Switch to advanced mode > Scan to PC Settings .
Scan features 246 4. Special Features Scanning and sending an email 1 Place a single document face down on the document glass, or load the documents face up into th e document feeder (see "L oading originals" on page 50). 2 Select (scan) > Scan to Email on the control panel.
Scan features 247 4. Special Features 9 Enter the path for savi ng the scanned image. • The folder to save the scanned image must be on the root. • The folder properties need to be setup as a share. • Your user name should have the rights to read and write the folder.
Scan features 248 4. Special Features 25 Scanning using the WIA driver Your machine supports the Windows Im age Acquisition (WIA) driver for scanning images. WIA is on e of the standard componen ts provided by Microsoft Windows 7 and works with digital came ras and scanners.
Scan features 249 4. Special Features 4 Set the scan options. 5 Click Scan . 27 Scanning with SmarThru 4 • This feature may not be available depending on model or optional goods (see "Features by models" on page 7). • You can use the OCR (Optical Character Reader) feature from SmarThru 4 program.
Scan features 250 4. Special Features 1 Make sure that the machine is connected to your computer and powered on. 2 Place a single document face down on the document glass, or load the documents face up into th e document feeder (see "L oading originals" on page 50).
Scan features 251 4. Special Features Scanning from network connected machine Network or wireless model on ly (see "Features by models" on pag e 7).
Scan features 252 4. Special Features 4 Select the scanner on the list. 5 Click Properties . 6 Place a single document face down on the document glass, or load the documents face up into th e document feeder (see "L oading originals" on page 50).
Scan features 253 4. Special Features Editing an image with Image Manager The Image Manager application provides you with menu commands and tools to edit your scanned image.
254 4. Special Features Fax features • For basic faxing features, refer to the Basi c Guide (see "Basic faxing" on page 65). • This function is not supported for SCX-340x/SCX-340xW Series (see "Control panel overview " on page 24).
Fax features 255 4. Special Features You can set your machine to print a co nfirmation report automa tically each time sending a fax is completed. Press (fax) > ( Menu ) > Fax Setup > Sending > Send Report on the control panel.
Fax features 256 4. Special Features 35 Delaying a fax transmission You can set your machine to send a fax at a later time when you will not be present. You cannot send a colo r fax using this feature. 1 Place a single document face down on the document glass, or load the documents face up into the document feeder.
Fax features 257 4. Special Features 4 Press ( Cancel or Stop/Clear ) to return to ready mode. Canceling a reserved fax job 1 Press (fax) > ( Menu ) > Fax Feature > Cancel Job on the control panel. 2 Select the fax job you want and press OK .
Fax features 258 4. Special Features • When you forward a fax by an email, yo u must first set the mail server and IP address in SyncThru™ Web Service (see "Using SyncThru™ Web Service" on page 271). • Though you sent or received a color fax, the data is forwarded in grayscale.
Fax features 259 4. Special Features 4 Press ( Cancel or Stop/Clear ) to return to ready mode. Subsequent sent faxes will be forwarded to the specified fax machine. 39 Sending faxes on bo th sides of paper • This is available only when you load originals into the document feeder.
Fax features 260 4. Special Features • Print received fax: After receiving the fax, set prints information for the received fax. • Notify me when complete: Set to show the popup window to notify receiving a fax. • Open with default application: After receiv ing the fax, open it with default application.
Fax features 261 4. Special Features 42 Receiving manually in Tel mode You can receive a fa x call by pressing ( On Hook Dial ) button and then pressing ( Start ) when you hear a fax tone. If your machine has a handset, you can answer calls using the handset (see "Features by models" on page 7).
Fax features 262 4. Special Features This setting may not be available depending on your country. 1 Select (fax) > ( Menu ) > Fax Setup > Receiving > DRPD Mode > Waiting Ring on the control panel.
Fax features 263 4. Special Features 3 The machine prints all of the faxes stored in memory. 47 Printing faxes on both sides of the paper • Some menus may not appear on the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not applicable to your machine.
Fax features 264 4. Special Features 49 Printing sent fax report automatically You can set the machine to print a report with detail ed information about the previous 50 communication operat ions, including time and dates. 1 Press (fax) > ( Menu ) > Fax Setup > Auto Report > On on the control panel.
265 4. Special Features Using shared folder features This feature allows you to use the machine’s memory as a shared folder. The advantage of this feature is that you can conveniently use the shared folder through your computer’s window.
266 4. Special Features Using memory/hard drive features You can use this feature in the models that have a mass storage device (HDD) or memory (see "Variet y feature" on page 10).
5. Useful Management Tools This chapter introduces manag ement tools provid ed to help you make full use of your machine. • Easy Capture Manager 268 • Samsung AnyWeb Print 269 • Easy Eco Driver .
268 5. Useful Management Tools Easy Capture Manager • This feature may not be av ailable depending on mode l or optional goods (see "Software " on page 7). • Available for Windows OS users only (see "Software" on page 7). Capture your screen and launch Easy Capture Manager by simply pressing the Print Screen key.
269 5. Useful Management Tools Samsung AnyWeb Print • This feature may not be av ailable depending on mode l or optional goods (see "Software " on page 7). • Available for Windows and Macintosh OS us ers only (see "Software " on page 7).
270 5. Useful Management Tools Easy Eco Driver • This feature may not be av ailable depending on mode l or optional goods (see "Software " on page 7). • Available for Windows OS users only (see "Software" on page 7). With the Easy Eco Driver, you ca n apply Eco features to save paper and toner before prin ting.
271 5. Useful Management Tools Using SyncThru™ Web Service • Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher is the minimum requirement for SyncThru™ Web Service . • SyncThru™ Web Service explanation in this user’s guide may diffe r from your machine depending on its options or models.
Using SyncThru™ Web Service 272 5. Useful Management Tools • Usage Counters: Shows the usage count by print types: simplex and duplex. • Current Settings: Shows the machine’s and network’s information. • Print information: Prints reports such as system related reports, e-mail address, and font reports.
Using SyncThru™ Web Service 273 5. Useful Management Tools Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or models. I f so, i t is not a pplicab le to your machin e. 1 Start a web browser, such as In ternet Explorer, from Windows. Enter the machine IP addr ess (http://xxx.
274 5. Useful Management Tools Using Samsung Easy Printer Manager • This feature may not be available depending on model or optional goods (see "Software" on page 7). • Available for Windows and Macintosh OS users only (see "Software" on page 7).
Using Samsung Easy Printer Manager 275 5. Useful Management Tools Select the Help menu or click the button from the window and click on any option you want to know about. 6 Advanced settings user interface overview The advanced user in terface is intended to be used by the person responsible for managing the network and machines.
Using Samsung Easy Printer Manager 276 5. Useful Management Tools Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or models. I f so, i t is not a pplicab le to your machin e. Device Settings You can configure various machine setti ngs such as machine setup, paper, layout, emulation, network, and print information.
277 5. Useful Management Tools Using Samsung Printer Status The Samsung Printer Status is a program that monitors and informs you of the machine status. • The Samsung Printer Statu s window and its contents shown in this user’s guide may differ depending on the machine or operati ng system in use.
Using Samsung Printer Status 278 5. Useful Management Tools 3 Order Supplies You can order replacement toner cartridge(s) from online. 4 User’s Guide You can view the online User’s Guide. This button opens the Troubleshooting Guide when an error oc curs.
279 5. Useful Management Tools Using Smart Panel Smart Panel is a prog ram that monitors and inform s you of the machine’s status, and allows you to customize the mach ine’s settings. You can download Smart Panel from the Samsung website (see "Insta lling the Smart Panel" on page 136).
Using Smart Panel 280 5. Useful Management Tools 9 Changing Smart Panel’s settings Right-click in Linux on the Smart Panel icon and select Configure smart panel .
281 5. Useful Management Tools Using the Linux Unified Driver Configurator The Unified Driver Configur ator is a tool primarily intended for configuring machine devices. You need to install Unified Linux Driv er to use Unified Driver Configurator (see "Installation for Linux" on page 136).
Using the Linux Unified Driver Configurator 282 5. Useful Management Tools To use the on screen help, the Help or button from the window. 3 After changing the configurations, click Exit to close the Unified Driver Configurator . 11 Printers configuratio n Printers configuration has the two tabs: Printers and Classes .
Using the Linux Unified Driver Configurator 283 5. Useful Management Tools The printer control buttons are, as follows: • Refresh: Renews the available machines list. • Add Printer: Allows you to add a new machines. • Remove Printer: Removes the selected machine.
Using the Linux Unified Driver Configurator 284 5. Useful Management Tools 12 Ports configuration In this window, you can view the list of available ports, check the status of each port and release a port that is stalled in a busy state when its owner has terminated the job for any reason.
6. Troubleshooting This chapter gives helpful in formation for what to do if you encounter an error. • Paper feeding problems 286 • Power and cable connecting problems 287 • Printing problems 28.
286 6. Troubleshooting Paper feeding problems Condition Suggested solutions Paper jams during printing. Clear the paper jam. Paper sticks together. • Check the maximum paper capacity of the tr ay. • Make sure that you are using the correct type of pap er.
287 6. Troubleshooting Power and cable connecting problems Condition Suggested solutions The machine is not receiving power, or the connection cable between the computer and the machine is not connected properly. • Connect the machine to the electricity supply first.
288 6. Troubleshooting Printing problems Condition Possible cause Suggested solutions The machine does not print. The machine is not receiving power. Connect the machine to the electricity supply first. If the machine has a ( Power ) button on the co ntrol, press it.
Printing problems 289 6. Troubleshooting The machine does not print. The machine may be configured incorrectly. Check the Printing Preferences to ensure that all of the print settings are correct. The printer driver may be incorrectly installe d. Uninstall and reinstall the machine’s driver.
Printing problems 290 6. Troubleshooting The wrong printer driver was selected. Check the application’s printer selection menu to ensure that your machine is selected. The software application is malfunctioning. T ry printing a job from another application.
Printing problems 291 6. Troubleshooting The machine does not print special-sized paper, such as billing paper. Paper size and pape r size setting do not match. Set the correct pap er size in the Custom in Paper tab in Printing Preferences (see "Opening printing preferences" on page 55).
292 6. Troubleshooting Printing quality problems If the inside of the machin e is dirty or paper has been loaded improperly, there might be a reduction in print quality.
Printing quality problems 293 6. Troubleshooting Toner specks • The paper may not meet specifications; for ex ample, the paper may be too moist or rough. • The transfer roller may be dirty. Cl ean the inside of your machine (see "Cleaning the machine" on page 81).
Printing quality problems 294 6. Troubleshooting Vertical lines If black vertical streaks appear on the page: • The surface (drum part) of the toner cartridge inside the machin e has probably been scratched. Remove the toner cartridge and install a new one (see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 77).
Printing quality problems 295 6. Troubleshooting Vertical repetitive defects If marks repeatedly appear on the printe d side of the page at even intervals: • The toner cartridge may be damaged. If you still have the same problem, remove the toner cart ridge and, install a new one (see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 77).
Printing quality problems 296 6. Troubleshooting Misformed characters • If characters are improperly formed and producing hollow im ages, the paper stock may be too slick. Try diff erent paper. Page skew • Ensure that the paper is loaded properly.
Printing quality problems 297 6. Troubleshooting Wrinkles or creases • Ensure that the paper is loaded properly. • Check the paper type and quality. • Turn the stack of paper over in the tray. Also try rotating the paper 180° in the tray. Back of printouts are dirty • Check for leaking toner.
Printing quality problems 298 6. Troubleshooting Loose toner • Clean the inside of the machine (see "Cleaning the machine" on page 81). • Check the paper type and quality. • Remove the toner cartridge and then , install a new one (see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 77).
Printing quality problems 299 6. Troubleshooting Curl If the printed paper is curled or pa per does not feed into the machine: • Turn the stack of paper over in the tray. Also try rotating the paper 180° in the tray. • Change the printer’s paper option and try again.
300 6. Troubleshooting Copying problems Condition Suggested solutions Copies are too light or too dark. Adjust the darkness in copy feature to lighten or darken the backgrounds of copies (see "Chang ing the settings fo r each copy" o n page 59).
301 6. Troubleshooting Scanning problems Condition Suggested solutions The scanner does not work. • Make sure that you place the original to be scanned face down on the scanner glass, or face up in the document feeder (see "Loading originals" on page 50).
Scanning problems 302 6. Troubleshooting Message appears on your computer screen: • Device can’t be set to the H/W mode you want. • Port is being used by another program. •P o r t i s d i s a b l e d . • Scanner is busy receiving or printing data.
303 6. Troubleshooting Faxing problems Condition Suggested solutions The machine i s not working, there is no display, or the buttons are not working. • Unplug the power cord and plug it in again. • Ensure that there is power being supplied to the electrical outlet.
Faxing problems 304 6. Troubleshooting Some of the words on an incoming fax are stretched. The fax machine sending the fax had a temporary document jam. There are lines on the originals you sent. Check your scan unit for marks and clean it (see "Cleaning the scan unit" on page 85).
305 6. Troubleshooting Operating system problems 1 Common Windows problems Refer to the Microsoft Windows User’s Guide that came with yo ur computer for further informat ion on Windows error messages. Condition Suggested solutions “File in Use” message appears during installation.
Operating system problems 306 6. Troubleshooting 2 Common Macintosh problems Refer to the Macintosh User’s Guide that came with your computer for further information on Macintosh error messages. Condition Suggested solutions The machine does not print PDF files correctly.
Operating system problems 307 6. Troubleshooting 3 Common Linux problems Condition Suggested solutions The machine does not print. • Check if the printer driver is installed in your syst em. Open Unified Driver Conf igurator and switch to the Printers tab in the Printers configuration window to look at the list of available machines.
Operating system problems 308 6. Troubleshooting I cannot scan via Gimp Front- end. Check if Gimp Front-end has Xsane:Device dialog. on the Acquire menu. If not, you should install Xsane plug-in for Gimp on the your computer. You can find Xsane plug-in package for Gimp on Linux di stribution CD or Gimp home page.
Operating system problems 309 6. Troubleshooting Refer to the Linux User’s Guide that came with your computer for further information on Linux error messages. 4 Common PostScript problems The following situations are PS language specific and may occur when several printer languages are used.
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314 Glossary Glossary The following glossary helps you get fa miliar with the product by understanding the terminologies common ly used with printing as well as mentioned in this user’s guide. 802.11 802.11 is a set of stand ards for wireless local area network (WLAN) communication, developed by the IEEE LAN/MAN Stand ards Committee (IEEE 802).
Glossary 315 Glossary BOOTP Bootstrap Protocol. A network protocol used by a network client to obtain its IP address automatically. This is usually done in the bootstrap process of computers or operating systems running on them. The BOOTP servers assign the IP address from a pool of addresses to each client .
Glossary 316 Glossary DHCP A Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a client-server networking protocol. A DHCP server provides configurat ion parameters specific to the DHCP client host requesting, generally, informat ion required by the client host to participate on an IP netwo rk.
Glossary 317 Glossary Duty Cycle Duty cycle is the page quan tity which does not affect printer performance for a month. Generally the printer has the lifespan limitation such as pages per year. The lifespan means the average capaci ty of print-outs, usually within the warranty period.
Glossary 318 Glossary Fuser Unit The part of a laser printer th at fuses the toner onto the pr int media. It consists of a heat roller and a pressure roller.
Glossary 319 Glossary IP address An Internet Protocol (IP) address is a uniq ue number that devices use in order to identify and communicate wi th each other on a netw ork utilizing the Internet Protocol standard. IPM The Images Per Minute (IPM) is a way of me asuring the speed of a printer.
Glossary 320 Glossary ITU-T No. 1 chart Standardized test chart published by ITU-T for document facsimile transmissions. JBIG Joint Bi-level Image Experts Gr oup (JBIG) is an image compression standar.
Glossary 321 Glossary MH Modified Huffman (MH) is a compression method for de creasing the amount of data that needs to be transmitted b etween the fax machines to transfer the image recommended by ITU-T T.4. MH is a codebook-based run-length encoding scheme optimized to efficien tly compress white space.
Glossary 322 Glossary OSI Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) is a model develope d by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO ) for communications. OSI offers a standard, modular approach to network design that divides the required set of complex functions into mana geable, self-contained, func tional layers .
Glossary 323 Glossary PRN file An interface for a device dr iver, this allows software to interact with the device driver using standard input/output system calls, which simpli fies many tasks. Protocol A convention or standard that co ntrols or enables the connection, communication, and data transfer between two computing endpoints.
Glossary 324 Glossary SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protoc ol (SMTP) is the standard for e-mail transmissions across the Internet. SMTP is a relatively simple, text- based protocol, where one or more recipients of a m essage are specified, and then the message text is transferred.
Glossary 325 Glossary TWAIN An industry standard for scanners an d software. By using a TWAIN-compliant scanner with a TWAIN-compliant program, a scan can be initiated from within the program. It is an image captur e API for Microsoft Windows and Apple Macintosh operating systems.
Glossary 326 Glossary WPA-PSK WPA-PSK (WPA Pre-Share d Key) is special mode of WPA for small business or home users. A shared key, or password, is configu red in the wir eless access point (WAP) and any wireless laptop or desk top devices.
327 Index Index A address book editing 224 general setup 215 group editing 225 group registering 225 registering 224 using 224 address book setup 224 administrator’s setup 217 AnyWeb Print 269 autho.
Index 328 Index destination 258 forwarding a sent fax to another destination 257 general setup 199 printing faxes on both sides of the paper 263 Printing sent fax report automatically 264 receiving a .
Index 329 Index common Macintosh problems 306 driver installation for network connected 147 driver installation for USB cable connected 134 driver reinstallation for USB cable c onnected 135 printing .
Index 330 Index printing changing the default print settings 228 Linux 238 Macintosh 237 multiple pages on one sheet of paper Macintosh 237 printing a document Windows 53 printing on both sides of pap.
Index 331 Index supplies available supplies 71 estimated toner ca rtridge life 74 monitoring the supplies life 79 ordering 71 replacing toner cartridge 77 SyncThru Web Service general information 271 .
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