Samsung SCX-5315F manual

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This manual is provided for information purposes only . All information included herein is subject to change without notice. Samsung Electronics is not responsible for an y changes, direct or indirect, arising from or related to use of this manual. © 2003 Samsung Electronics Co. , Ltd. All rights reserved. • SCX -5315F , SCX -5115 and Samsung lo[...]

ii C ONTENTS Chapter 1: G ETTING STARTED Unpacking .......................................................... 1.2 Component Location ............................................ 1.4 Front View ..................................................... 1.4 Rear View ...................................................... 1.5 Control Panel Functions ......[...]

iii Chapter 3: P APER H ANDLING Selecting Print Media ............................................ 3.2 Paper Guidelines .................................................. 3.3 TrayLoading Paper in the Tray ............................... 3.4 Using the Multi-Purpose Tray ................................. 3.6 Setting the Paper Size for Copying .......[...]

iv Chapter 6: S CANNING Scanning using the Samsung SmarThru .................. 6.2 Scanning Process with TWAIN-enabled Software ...... 6.4 Chapter 7: M AINTENANCE Cleaning the Scan Unit ......................................... 7.2 Expected Cartridge Life ........................................ 7.3 Replacing the Toner Cartridge ...................[...]

v Appendix A: I NSTALLING A N ETWORK O PTION Installing a Network Interface Card ........................ A.2 Configuring Network Parameters ............................ A.6 Supported Operating Systems .......................... A.7 Printing a Network Configuration Page ............... A.7 Configuring TCP/IP ........................................[...]

vi Important Precautions and Safety Information When using this product, these basic safet y precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons: 1. R ead and understand all instructions. 2. Use common sense whenev er operating electrical appliances. 3. Follow all w arnings and instructions marked on [...]

vii • If liquid has been spilled into the product. • If the product has been exposed to r ain or water . • If the product does not oper ate properly after instructions have been followed. • If the product has been dropped, or the cabinet appears damaged. • If the product exhibits a sudden and distinct change in performance. 15. Adjust onl[...]

viii Laser Safety Statement The printer is certified in the U .S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS 21 CFR, chapter 1 Subchapter J for Class I(1) laser products, and elsewhere is certified as a Class I laser product conforming to the requirements of IEC 825. Class I laser products are not considered to be hazardous. The laser system and printe[...]

ix Ozone Safety During normal oper ation, this product produces ozone. The ozone produced does not present a hazard to the oper ator . However , it is advisable that the product be oper ated in a well ventilated area. If you need additional information about oz one, please request your nearest Samsung dealer . Power Saver This product contains adv [...]

x Radio Frequency Emissions FCC Information to the User This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to P art 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial en vironment. This equi[...]

xi Ringer Equivalence Number The Ringer Equiv alence Number and FCC Registr ation Number for this product may be found on the label located on the bottom or rear of the product. In some instances you may need to pro vide these numbers to the telephone company . The Ringer Equiv alence Number (REN) is a measure of the electrical load placed on the t[...]

xii Declaration of Conformity (European Countries) Approvals and Certifications The CE marking applied to this product symbolises Samsung Electronics Co. , Ltd. Declar ation of Conformity with the following applicable 93/68/EEC Directiv es of the European Union as of the dates indicated: January 1, 1995 : Council Directiv e 73/23/EEC Approximation [...]

xiii Replacing the Fitted Plug (for UK Only) I MPORTANT The mains lead for this machine is fitted with a standard (BS 1363) 13 amp plug and has a 13 amp fuse. When y ou change or examine the fuse, y ou must re-fit the correct 13 amp fuse. Y ou then need to replace the fuse co ver . If you ha ve lost the fuse cover , do not use the plug until y ou h[...]

xiv NOTE: Any queries, problems or requests for accessories/Information as well as service should be directed at the address shown in y our warrant y paperwork.[...]

1 G ETTING STARTED Thank you for purchasing Samsung multifunctional product. This machine provides printing, copying, scanning, and faxing (SCX -5315F only) functions! This chapter provides step-by -step instructions on setting up the machine, and installing the software. This chapter includes: • Unpacking • Component Location • Control Panel[...]

G ETTING STARTED 1 . 2 Unpacking 1 R emo ve the shipping tape from the front, back, and sides of the machine. 2 Remo ve the label completely from the scanner module b y pulling it str aight out, awa y from the unit. The scan unlock switch automatically mov es to the unlock position () . N OTE : To scan or copy a document, the switch must be on that[...]

G ETTING STARTED 1 . 3 1 4 Ensure that you ha ve the following: N OTE : Y ou can purchase and install an optional Network Print Server . F or details, see Appendix A, "Installing a Network Option." USB Cable AC Power Cord * *. The appearance of the power cord and the telephone line cord vary according to countries. Telephone Line Cord * ([...]

G ETTING STARTED 1 . 4 Component Location Ta ke a moment to familiarise yourself with the main components of your machine. Front View Automatic Document Feeder Document Guides Document Input Tray Document Output Tray Control Panel (See page 1.6 for SCX-5315F . See page 1.9 for SCX -5115.) Paper Tray Front Cover Release lever Side Cover Paper Guides[...]

G ETTING STARTED 1 . 5 1 Rear View Paper Exit Extension ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) Connector Document Cover Paper Tray Telephone Connections (available in SCX -5315F only) Document Glass AC Power Cord Connector Parallel Connector USB Connector Power Switch[...]

G ETTING STARTED 1 . 6 Control Panel Functions SCX-5315F 4 8 12 11 10 13 2 7 1 9 3 5 6 1 Used to store frequently dialled fax numbers and dial them with the touch of one button. Also use in conjunction with the Menu/Exit button to access the corresponding menu function. Allows you to shift one-touch buttons to the locations 21 through 40. 2 F A X A[...]

G ETTING STARTED 1 . 7 1 3 (status map) When an error occurs, the light on the corresponding location on the Status map turns on, as well as the error indicator , and the error message appears on the display so that you can locate the error . For details on the meaning of the error messages, see page 8.11. (Error indicators) T urns on when a paper [...]

G ETTING STARTED 1 . 8 * Navigation buttons 7 S A V E Allows you to sav e toner by using less toner to print a document. Allows you to sav e power by reducing power consumption when not printing. Allows you to save paper by printing 2 pages on a single sheet of paper (av ailable in the Copy mode only). 8 Enters the menu functions in conjunction wit[...]

G ETTING STARTED 1 . 9 1 SCX-5115 2 9 10 5 6 8 7 1 3 4 1 (status map) When an error occurs, the light on the corresponding location on the Status map turns on, as well as the error indicator , and the error message appears on the display so that you can locate the error . For details on the meaning of the error messages, see page 8.11. (Error indic[...]

G ETTING STARTED 1 . 10 3 C O P Y Used to adjust the contrast of the current copy job . Used to select the text type for the current copy job. Used to specify the paper tra y you want to use in Copy mode. Used to collate the copied documents. Used to print the original image to fit the page (Auto Fit) or to print multiple copies on a single page (C[...]

G ETTING STARTED 1 . 11 1 Making Connections 1 Connect the ADF (Automatic Document F eeder) cord to this port and fasten the side screws. N OTE : Without connecting the cord to the port, you cannot use the ADF . 2 If you have SCX-5115: Skip this step and proceed to step 3. If you have SCX-5315F: Connect the supplied telephone line to the LINE jack [...]

G ETTING STARTED 1 . 12 If you want to use y our machine for receiving both faxes and voice calls, y ou will need to connect a telephone and/or answering machine to your machine. Plug the cord of your extension phone or answering machine into the EXT jack. UK users should plug the cord of the extension phone into the supplied T AM lead and plug the[...]

G ETTING STARTED 1 . 13 1 3 Connect the USB cable which came with y our machine. If you want to use a par allel printer cable, only use a IEEE- 1284 compliant cable and connect it to the par allel connector on your machine. N OTE : •T o connect the machine to the parallel port of the computer requires a certified parallel cable. Yo u will need to[...]

G ETTING STARTED 1 . 14 Installing the Drum and Toner Cartridges 1 Pull the release lever to open the side co ver . C AUTION : Ensure that the side cover is always open before opening the front cover . 2 Open the front cov er . 3 If the cartridge locking lev er is on the lower position, turn the lever upw ard until it locks into place.[...]

G ETTING STARTED 1 . 15 1 4 R emo ve the drum cartridge from its bag and slide it into the machine firmly until it locks into place completely . 5 Remo ve the starter toner cartridge from its bag. Gently shake the cartridge to loosen the toner . Thoroughly shaking the cartridge will assure maximum copies per cartridge. 6 Slide the toner cartridge i[...]

G ETTING STARTED 1 . 16 7 T urn the cartridge locking lever downw ards until it locks into place. 8 Close the front cov er and then side cov er . N OTE : When the drum or toner cartridge need to be replaced, the display indicates the corresponding message with the error indicator . Refer to the list of error messages on page 8.11. To replace the dr[...]

G ETTING STARTED 1 . 17 1 Turning the Machine On 1 Plug one end of the supplied three- wire electrical grounding type cord into the AC sock et on the machine and the other end into a properly grounded AC outlet. 2 T urn on the power switch. “W ARMING UP PLEASE WAIT” appears on the display indicating that the machine now is on. To view your disp[...]

G ETTING STARTED 1 . 18 2 Push down on the pressure plate until it locks in position. 3 Adjust the rear paper guide to the desired paper length. It is preset to Letter or A4 size depending on the country . T o load another size, lift and insert the rear guide into the corresponding position. 4 F an the paper and insert it into the T r ay . L G L F [...]

G ETTING STARTED 1 . 19 1 5 Ensure that the paper corners are under the corner snubbers. Do not fill abov e the max fill line. 6 While pinching the side guide as shown, mo ve it toward the stack of paper until it lightly touches the side of the stack. Do not press the guide too tightly to the edge of the paper; the guide may bend the paper . 7 Clos[...]

G ETTING STARTED 1 . 20 Tray Setting the Paper Size After loading paper in the paper T r ay , you need to set the paper size using the control panel buttons. These settings will apply to the Copy mode only . In the PC printing mode, you ha ve to select the paper size in the application progr am you use. 1 Press Menu/Exit and then System Data from t[...]

G ETTING STARTED 1 . 21 1 Using Save Modes Toner Save The T oner Save feature allows the printer to use less toner on each page. Activ ating this mode extends the life of the toner cartridges up to twice as long as in normal mode, but reduces the print quality . To turn the T oner Save mode on, tak e the following steps: 1 Press SAVE Toner . The di[...]

G ETTING STARTED 1 . 22 Power Save The P ower Save mode allows the printer to reduce power consumption when it is not in actual use. T o turn the Power Sa ve mode on, take the following steps: 1 Press SAVE Power . The display shows the current setting on the bottom line. 2 Press SAVE Power or use the navigation buttons to change the setting. T o en[...]

2 I NSTALLING S OFTWARE This chapter provides information about installing the supplied Samsung softw are. Y ou must install the Samsung software to use y our machine as a printer and scanner . The topics included in this chapter are: • About Samsung Software • System Requirements • Installing Samsung Software • Uninstalling Samsung Softwar[...]

I NSTALLING S OFTWARE 2 . 2 About Samsung Software Y ou must install software using the supplied CD-ROM after y ou have set up y our machine and connected it to your computer . The CD-ROM includes: • Samsung software • User’s Guides • Adobe Acrobat Reader The CD-ROM provides y ou with the following software: Windows MFP Driver To use your m[...]

I NSTALLING S OFTWARE 2 . 3 2 System Requirements Before you begin, ensure that y our system meets the minimum requirements. Supported Operating System Windows 95 OSR2/Windows 98/Windows 98 SE/Windows Me/ Windows NT 4 W orkstation or Server with Service P ack 3/ Windows 2000 Professional or Adv anced Server/Windows XP Home edition or Professional. [...]

I NSTALLING S OFTWARE 2 . 4 Installing Samsung Software N OTES : •F or Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP users, cancel the “New Hardware F ound” screen when the computer boots up . • Make sure that your machine is plugged in and connected to yo ur computer ’ s parallel port or USB port before installing software from the CD . Windows 95 and[...]

I NSTALLING S OFTWARE 2 . 5 2 5 The SmarThru installation supports three t ypes of setup: • Typical: Progr am will be installed with the most common options and is recommended for most users. • Compact: Only the MFP driv er will be installed. • Custom: Y ou may choose the options y ou want to install. Recommended for adv anced users. 6 Select[...]

I NSTALLING S OFTWARE 2 . 6 7 Choosing SmarThru networking option allows y ou to share the modems on other computers in y our network, and your machine as a scan device or to access similar shared devices. Stand-alone configuration does not allow you to use an y networking features such as R emote F ax or Remote Scan service. If you selected SmarTh[...]

I NSTALLING S OFTWARE 2 . 7 2 8 Click Next . 9 When the installation is completed, shut down and restart your computer . If your computer does not shut down and restart automatically , you must shut it down manually and restart it before the changes will be sa ved. N OTE : When you install the software, the Digital Signature Not F ound window appea[...]

I NSTALLING S OFTWARE 2 . 8 Uninstalling Samsung Software Uninstall is required if you are upgr ading the software or if y our installation fails. Y ou can uninstall all software including SmarThru and MFP drivers, using the SmarThru CD or uninstall the desired item using the Window unInstallShield. Note: Before beginning uninstallation, ensure tha[...]

I NSTALLING S OFTWARE 2 . 9 2 3 When your computer confirms y our selection, click Yes . The selected printer driver and all its components are remo ved from your computer . 4 When the uninstallation is done, click OK . 5 The message box recommends y ou restart your computer . Click OK , then restart Windows. N OTE : If you want to install the prin[...]

I NSTALLING S OFTWARE 2 . 10 Uninstalling Samsung SmarThru 1 From the Start menu, select Programs . 2 Select Samsung SmarThru , then select SmarThru 3 Uninstall . 3 When your computer asks y ou to confirm your selection, click Yes . The Uninstall Options dialogue bo x appears. Uninstall options are: • Backup and delete: Backs up all your data and[...]

I NSTALLING S OFTWARE 2 . 11 2 5 F ollow the on-screen instructions to complete the un- installation. The SmarThru softw are and all components will be removed. 6 When the uninstallation is done, click OK . The message box recommends restarting your computer . 7 Click OK . Shut down and restart your computer to complete the un- installation process[...]

I NSTALLING S OFTWARE 2 . 12 Using the SmarThru CD-ROM Y ou can uninstall both the MFP driver and the SmarThru software with the CD-ROM y ou have used to install the softw are. 1 Insert the SmarThru CD-ROM into y our CD-ROM drive. The SmarThru CD-ROM should automatically run and the installation window appear . If the installation window does not a[...]

3 P APER H ANDLING This chapter introduces you to the basics of selecting print media and loading print media into y our machine. This chapter includes: • Selecting Print Media • Paper Guidelines • TrayLoading Paper in the Tray • Using the Multi-Purpose Tray • Setting the Paper Size for Copying[...]

P APER H ANDLING 3 . 2 Selecting Print Media Always use print media that meets the guidelines for use with this machine. Using a print media that is not recommended ma y cause paper jams or print qualit y problems. Media Size Input Sources and Capacities Media Size Input Source/Capacity a a. Maximum capacity may be reduced depending on paper thickn[...]

P APER H ANDLING 3 . 3 3 Paper Guidelines When selecting or loading paper , envelopes, or other special media, keep these guidelines in mind: •A ttempting to print on damp, curled, wrinkled, or torn paper can cause paper jams and poor print qualit y . • Use only high quality copier gr ade paper . Av oid paper with embossed lettering, perfor ati[...]

P APER H ANDLING 3 . 4 • Store unused media at temper atures between 59 o F and 86 o F (15 o C to 30 o C). The relative humidit y should be between 10% and 70%. • Do not load more than 10 sheets of special media into the Multi-Purpose T ray at a time. •V erify that your labels’ adhesiv e material can tolerate fusing temperature of 200 o C ([...]

P APER H ANDLING 3 . 5 3 Y ou can load letterhead paper with the design side facing up . The top edge of the sheet with the logo should be placed at the right side. F or details on loading paper in the T r ay , see page 1.17. After loading paper in the T ra y , you need to set the correct paper size using the control panel buttons. See page 1.20. N[...]

P APER H ANDLING 3 . 6 Using the Multi-Purpose Tray Multi-Purpose T ray is located at the right side of y our machine. It can be closed when you are not using it, making the machine more compact. Use the Multi-Purpose T ra y to print transparencies, labels, envelopes or postcards in addition to making quick runs of paper types or sizes that are not[...]

P APER H ANDLING 3 . 7 3 To load print media in the Multi-Purpose T ra y: 1 Lower the Multi-Purpose T ra y , located on the right side of the machine. Unfold the paper support extension as shown. 2 Prepare a stack of paper or en velopes for loading by flexing or fanning them back and forth. Str aighten the edges on a level surface. F or transparenc[...]

P APER H ANDLING 3 . 8 4 Adjust the paper guide to the width of the stack of print material. Make sure that y ou have not loaded too much print media. The stack should be under the Max. fill line. The print media buckles if you load a stack that is too deep or if y ou push it in too far . N OTES : When printing on previously used paper via the Mult[...]

P APER H ANDLING 3 . 9 3 Setting the Paper Size for Copying After loading paper in the paper T r ay or the Multi-Purpose T ray , you need to set the correct paper siz e using the control panel buttons. These settings will apply to the Cop y mode, and the F ax mode (SCX -5315F only). In PC printing mode, y ou have to select the paper size in the app[...]

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4 C OPYING This chapter provides step-b y-step instructions for copying documents. This chapter includes: • Loading Paper for Copy Output • Selecting a Paper Tray • Making Copies from the Automatic Document Feeder • Making Copies using the Document Glass • Setting Copy Options • Auto Fit Copying • Clone Copying • Duplex Copying • [...]

C OPYING 4 . 2 Loading Paper for Copy Output Y ou can copy to a size of media as small as an index card 98 x 148 mm (3.9 x 5.8 in.) or as large as a sheet of legal-siz ed 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 in.) paper . The instructions for loading the print media are the same whether you are printing, faxing, or cop ying. For details, see page 1.17 and page 3.[...]

C OPYING 4 . 3 4 Making Copies from the Automatic Document Feeder Using the ADF (Automatic Document F eeder), you can load up to 30 documents (20lb , 75 g/m 2 ) in one job. Ensure that documents are in good condition, that they ha ve the same thickness and weight, and that all of the staples and paper clips have been remo ved. 1 F eed the documents[...]

C OPYING 4 . 4 6 Press Copy/Start to begin copying. The displa y shows the copy processing. N OTE : Dust on the ADF glass may cause black lines on the printout, so always keep it clean. Making Copies using the Document Glass If you want to mak e copies from booklet, pamphlet, transparencies, or documents ha ving other unusual characteristics, use t[...]

C OPYING 4 . 5 4 N OTE : Make sure that no other documents are in the ADF . If a document is detected in the ADF , this document has the priorit y rather than the document on the scan glass. 3 Close the scanner cov er . N OTES : • Leaving the cover open while copying will affect the copy quality and toner consumption. • If you are copying a pag[...]

C OPYING 4 . 6 Setting Copy Options The following buttons on the control panel let y ou set all the basic copy options; contr ast, image type, number of copies and copy size. When making a copy , use these buttons before pressing Copy/Start . Image The Image setting is used to impro ve the copy quality . T o select the image type, tak e the followi[...]

C OPYING 4 . 7 4 Contrast If you hav e an original document containing faint markings or dark images, you can adjust the brightness to mak e a copy that is easier to read. T o adjust the contr ast, take the following steps: 1 Press Contrast . 2 Press Contrast or the na vigation buttons to select an option and press Mode/Enter ( Enter on SCX -5115).[...]

C OPYING 4 . 8 Zoom Using the Zoom () button, y ou can reduce or enlarge the size of a copied image by 25% to 400% when y ou copy the original from the document scanner glass, and b y 25% to 100% using the ADF . Note that the zoom r ate available is different according to the document loading method. 1 Press Zoom ( ). The triangle symbol on the mid[...]

C OPYING 4 . 9 4 Auto Fit Copying This feature automatically reduces or enlarges the original image to fit on the paper currently loaded in the machine, so y ou don’t need to adjust the copy size. This special copy mode is only a vailable when using document scanner glass. If a document is detected in the ADF , the auto-fit will not work. 1 Load [...]

C OPYING 4 . 10 Clone Copying The Clone feature prints multiple image copies on a single page. The number of images is automatically determined b y the original image size, so y ou are unable to adjust the copy size. This special copy mode is a vailable only when using the document scanner glass. If a document is detected on the ADF , the Clone opt[...]

C OPYING 4 . 11 4 Duplex Copying Duplex copying allows y ou to print on both sides of the paper . Before printing in the duplex mode, decide on which edge y ou will bind your finished document. The binding options are: LONG EDGE , which is the con ventional layout used in book binding. SHORT EDGE , which is the type often used with calendars. 1 Loa[...]

C OPYING 4 . 12 8 When the document is fed from the document glass, the display shows “SCAN SIDE 2?” on the top line after the page is scanned into the memory . T o scan another page, remove the scanned page and load the next page on the glass. Select “YES” and press Mode/Enter . After scanning, the machine starts printing automatically . T[...]

C OPYING 4 . 13 4 4 Press Mode/Enter ( Enter on SCX -5115) to save the selection. 5 If necessary , customise the copy settings including the number of copies, copy siz e, contrast and image t ype using the control panel buttons. See “Setting Cop y Options” on page 4.6. 6 Press Copy/Start to begin copying. N OTE : In duplex copy mode, the PHOTO [...]

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5 P RINTING Read this chapter to learn how to select and load print media and how to use the print settings. This topics included in this chapter are: • Printing a Document • Printer Settings • Setting Up the Locally Shared Printer[...]

P RINTING 5 . 2 Printing a Document This procedure describes the gener al steps required for printing from various Windows applications. The exact steps for printing a document may v ary depending on the application progr am you are using. R efer to the user’s guide of y our software application for the exact printing procedure. The following ste[...]

P RINTING 5 . 3 5 5 Click OK to close the Properties dialogue bo x. 6 After making any necessary changes to the printing parameters, click OK to start the print job. Printer Settings Y ou can use the machine with all your Windows 95/98/Me/2000/ XP or Windows NT 4.0 applications. Be sure to set Samsung SCX -5x15 Series PCL 6 as the default printer f[...]

P RINTING 5 . 4 Windows NT 4.0 • Select the File > Print > Properties or File > Print Setup command from within an y Windows application. Or • Select Samsung SCX-5x15 Series PCL 6 printer from the Printers folder , click the right mouse button, then select Document Defaults from the drop-down list. Windows 2000 • Select the File >[...]

P RINTING 5 . 5 5 Paper Tab Use the Paper tab to select the siz e of paper you have in y our printer , the orientation, the number of copies to print, etc. Click on the box to put a check mark to use the different paper source for the first page. Select the desired paper source for the first page and other pages independently . Select the desired p[...]

P RINTING 5 . 6 Graphic Tab The Graphic tab allows y ou to adjust the print quality for your specific printing needs. Select the type of paper you are using. Y ou can select the printing resolution. The higher the setting, the sharpen the clarity of printed image. Higher settings may increase the time it takes to print a document. When you print wi[...]

P RINTING 5 . 7 5 Output Tab The Output tab provides options for y ou to adjust how the document will appear on the printed page. The Output Mode T ype options includes Multiple Pages per Side , Booklet Printing , Fit to Page , Poster and Duplex printing . Multiple Pages per Side Choose the Multiple Pages per Side option to print multiple pages on [...]

P RINTING 5 . 8 Booklet Printing The Booklet Printing option allows you to print a document out as a booklet. Once your document prints, fold the pages in half and staple the pages. Booklet printing is available only when you select Plain Paper for Pap er T ype in the Paper tab. Fit to Page Choose this option to scale y our print job to any selecte[...]

P RINTING 5 . 9 5 Poster Choose the Poster option to enlarge the printed document. To determine the scaling factor , select the style. Y ou can choose from: 2x2 , 3x3 , or 4x4 . For example, if y ou select 2x2 , the output will be automatically stretched to cover 4 ph ysical pages. 1 1[...]

P RINTING 5 . 10 Duplex Printing Choose the Duplex option from the Output tab to print the document on both sides of the paper . Duplex printing is available only when you select Plain Paper for Pap er T ype in the Paper tab. Choosing Long Edge lets you have the binding orientation along the long edge of the paper as in a magazine. Choosing Short E[...]

P RINTING 5 . 11 5 Watermark Tab The Watermark tab allows y ou to create a background image of text to print on each page of y our document. W atermarks are useful for printing identif ying information on a document, information such as “DRAFT” or “CONFIDENTIAL ” , or perhaps the name of your compan y or department. By changing the watermar[...]

P RINTING 5 . 12 About Tab The About tab gives you the progr amme version number . If you click on the globe image on the window , you will be connected to the Samsung web site pro vided you hav e access to the Internet. Printer Properties Buttons & Icons • Click OK when you finish reviewing or making changes. • Click Cancel if you w ant to[...]

P RINTING 5 . 13 5 4 Click Start and select Printers from Settings . Double-click your printer name. 5 Select Properties in the Printer menu. 6 Click the Sharing tab and check the Shared As box. Fill in the Shared Name field and then click OK . Setting Up the Client Computer 1 Right-click Start and select Explorer . 2 Open your network folder in th[...]

P RINTING 5 . 14 F or Windows XP , check the Share this printer box. 6 F or Windows NT 4.0, fill in the Share Name field and click OK . F or Windows 2000/XP , fill in the Shared Name field and click OK . Setting Up the Client Computer 1 Right-click Start and select Explorer . 2 Open your network folder in the left column. 3 Click the shared name. 4[...]

6 S CANNING Scanning with your machine lets y ou turn pictures and text into digital files on your computer . Then you can fax or e-mail the files, display them on y our web site, or use them to create projects that you can print out using Samsung SmarThru software which came with y our machine. This chapter includes: • Scanning using the Samsung[...]

S CANNING 6 . 2 Scanning using the Samsung SmarThru SmarThru is the accompan ying software for your machine. With SmarThru, scanning becomes a pleasure. Ta ke the following steps to start scanning using SmarThru: 1 F eed the document(s) to be scanned face up into the ADF . Or Place a single document on the document glass face down then close the co[...]

S CANNING 6 . 3 6 3 To open the Scan Wizard, click the Scan Wizard icon in the plugin bar on the left of the SmarThru 3 window . The Scan Wizard lets you use the following services: • Scan Lets you scan the original documents and sa ve them in the Image Manager of the Samsung SmarThru system. The Image Manager is an image database manager and ima[...]

S CANNING 6 . 4 4 Click the desired service. 5 The Samsung Scan Manager opens for the selected service. Adjust the scan settings. Y ou can use the Help button to receive on-line help . 6 To begin scanning, click Scan . F or further information, please refer to the SmarThru User’ s Guide which came with your machine. Scanning Process with TWAIN- e[...]

7 M AINTENANCE This chapter provides information for maintaining the cartridge and your machine. This chapter includes: • Cleaning the Scan Unit • Expected Cartridge Life • Replacing the Toner Cartridge • Setting to Notify Toner Low (Available in SCX-5315F only) • Cleaning the Drum • Replacing the Drum Cartridge • Consumables and Repl[...]

M AINTENANCE 7 . 2 Cleaning the Scan Unit K eeping the scan unit clean helps ensure the best possible copies. W e suggests that you clean the scan unit at the start of each day and during the da y as needed. C AUTIONS : Cleaning the cabinet of the printer with surfactants containing large amounts of alcohol, solvent or other strong substances can d[...]

M AINTENANCE 7 . 3 7 Expected Cartridge Life The life of your toner cartridge depends on the amount of toner used in each print job. F or instance, when you print a t ypical business letter with about 5% page co verage, you can expect a toner cartridge life of appro ximately 6,000 pages. The actual number may v ary according to the print density of[...]

M AINTENANCE 7 . 4 2 Open the front cov er . 3 T urn the cartridge locking lever upw ards to release the toner cartridge. 4 Pull the toner cartridge out and gently shak e the cartridge to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge. N OTE : If the toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and wash clothing in cold water . Hot w[...]

M AINTENANCE 7 . 5 7 5 Reinstall the cartridge and turn the cartridge locking lev er downwards. 6 Close the front cov er , then the side co ver . The display shows “NEW T ONER? 1.YES 2.NO. ” 7 Select “NO” by pressing 2 . The machine returns to Standb y mode. This is typically successful only one time. When the toner eventually runs out, onl[...]

M AINTENANCE 7 . 6 3 Pull the used cartridge out. N OTE : Help the environment by recycling your used toner cartridge. Refer to the recycling brochure packed with the toner cartridge for details. 4 Shake the new toner cartridge horiz ontally four or five times. Save the bo x and the cover for shipping. 5 Slide the new toner cartridge in until it lo[...]

M AINTENANCE 7 . 7 7 Setting to Notify Toner Low (Available in SCX-5315F only) If you hav e set this NOTIFY T ONER LOW menu option to “ON, ” y our machine automatically sends a fax to y our service company or the dealer to notify them that y our machine requires a new toner cartridge when the toner cartridge needs to be replaced. The fax number[...]

M AINTENANCE 7 . 8 Cleaning the Drum If there are streaks or spots on y our print, the drum cartridge may require cleaning. 1 Before setting the cleaning procedure, mak e sure that paper is loaded in the machine. 2 SCX -5315F users should press Menu/Exit then Maintenance from the one-touch dial k eypad. SCX -5115 users should press Menu then press [...]

M AINTENANCE 7 . 9 7 2 T urn the cartridge locking lever upw ards to unlock the toner cartridge, then pull the toner cartridge out. N OTE : The toner cartridge must be removed to replace the drum cartridge. 3 Pull the used drum cartridge out. N OTE : Help the environment by recycling your used drum cartridge. Refer to the recycling brochure packed [...]

M AINTENANCE 7 . 10 4 Unpack the new drum cartridge and slide it into place, making sure not to touch the surface of the drum. 5 Reinstall the toner cartridge, and then lock the lev er . N OTE : If your machine automatically recognises the replaced cartridge, you can skip steps 6 and 7. 6 Close the front cov er and the side cover . The LCD displa y[...]

M AINTENANCE 7 . 11 7 SCX -5115 users should press Menu then press or until “MAINTENANCE” appears on the top line. 2 Use or until “NEW DRUM” appears on the bottom line of the display , and press Mode/Enter ( Enter on SCX - 5115). 3 “NEW DRUM UNIT?” appears on the top line and “1.YES 2.NO” appears on the bottom line. Press 1 to selec[...]

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8 T ROUBLESHOOTING This chapter gives helpful information for what to do if y ou encounter an error . This chapter includes: • Document Jams • Paper Jams • LCD Error Messages • Solving Problems[...]

T ROUBLESHOOTING 8 . 2 Document Jams If a document jams while it is feeding through the ADF , “DOCUMENT JAM” appears on the displa y . Details for clearing the three types of document misfeeds are given below . Input Misfeed 1 Open the ADF top cov er . 2 Pull the document gently to the right and out of the ADF . 3 Close the ADF top cov er . The[...]

T ROUBLESHOOTING 8 . 3 8 Exit Misfeed 1 Open the document cov er and turn the release knob to remove the misfed documents from the exit area. 2 Close the document cov er . Then place the documents back into the ADF . Roller Misfeed 1 Open the document cov er . 2 T urn the release knob so that you can easily seiz e the misfed document, and remo ve t[...]

T ROUBLESHOOTING 8 . 4 Paper Jams If paper jams occur , “P APER JAM” appears on the display . F ollow the steps below to clear the jam. T o avoid tearing the paper , pull the jammed paper out gently and slowly . Paper Feed Area If the paper jammed in the feed area, “P APER JAM0” appears in the display . 1 Pull the paper T ray open. After y [...]

T ROUBLESHOOTING 8 . 5 8 If there is any resistance, and the paper does not mo ve immediately when you pull, stop pulling. Then: 3 Pull the release lever to open the side co ver . N OTE : Do not touch the shiny drum cartridge surface. Scratches or smudges will result in poor copy quality . 4 Carefully remov e the misfed paper in the direction shown[...]

T ROUBLESHOOTING 8 . 6 Fuser Area If the paper jammed in the fuser area, “P APER JAM 1” appears on the display: N OTE : The fuser area is hot. T ake care when removing paper from the machine. 1 Lift the release lever to open the side co ver . 2 Pull down on the fuser lev er as shown below . This will release pressure on the paper . If paper is [...]

T ROUBLESHOOTING 8 . 7 8 4 Push the fuser lever up , and then close the side cover . Paper Exit Area If the paper jammed in the exit area, “P APER JAM 2” appears on the display . 1 Press the release lever to open the side co ver . 2 Open the front cov er.[...]

T ROUBLESHOOTING 8 . 8 3 Pull down on the fuser lev er . This will release pressure on the paper . 4 T urn the Jam Remo ve Lever in the direction of the arrow to move the paper to the exit area, then gently pull the paper out through the exit area. 5 Push the fuser lever up .[...]

T ROUBLESHOOTING 8 . 9 8 6 T urn the Jam Remo ve Lever back to the original position. 7 Close the front cov er and the side cov er . Duplex Jam If paper jam occurs in the duplex er , “DUPLEX JAM” appears on the display . 1 Press the release lever to open the side co ver . 2 Remo ve the jammed paper . Then close the side cov er . 1 2 1 2[...]

T ROUBLESHOOTING 8 . 10 Multi-Purpose Tray Jam “BYP ASS JAM” appears on the display when y ou try to print using the Multi-Purpose T ra y and the machine does not detect paper due to no paper or improper paper loading. “BYP ASS JAM” also may occur when the paper is not properly fed into the machine through the Multi-Purpose T ray . In that [...]

T ROUBLESHOOTING 8 . 11 8 LCD Error Messages Display Meaning Solution BYP ASS JAM The machine detects no feeding from the Multi- Purpose T ray . Load paper in the Multi-Purpose Tr a y . DOCUMENT JAM The loaded document has jammed in the ADF . Clear the document jam. See page 8.2. DOOR OPEN The side cover is not securely latched. Close the side cove[...]

T ROUBLESHOOTING 8 . 12 MEMORY FULL (for SCX -5315F only) The memory is full. Either delete unnecessary documents, retransmit after more memory becomes av ailable, or split the transmission into more than one operation. NO ANSWER (for SCX -5315F only) The remote fax machine has not answered after sever al redial attempts. T ry again. Make sure the [...]

T ROUBLESHOOTING 8 . 13 8 Solving Problems The following chart lists some conditions that ma y occur and the recommended solutions. F ollow the suggested solutions until the problem is corrected. If the problem persists, please contact a service engineer . Copier Problem Solution Chart T ONER EMPTY The toner cartridge has run out. The machine stops[...]

T ROUBLESHOOTING 8 . 14 Copy image is skewed. Ensure that original is positioned correctly on document glass. Check that the copy paper is loaded correctly . Blank copies. Ensure that the original is face down on the document glass or face up in the ADF . Image rubs off the copy easily . Replace the paper in the T ray with paper from a new package.[...]

T ROUBLESHOOTING 8 . 15 8 Printing Problem Solution Chart Condition Probable cause Suggested solutions Y our machine does not print. The IEEE-1284 parallel cable or USB cable is not connected properly . Check the cable connection. The IEEE-1284 parallel cable or USB cable is defective. Check the cable with a computer and printer that work. If print[...]

T ROUBLESHOOTING 8 . 16 When printing using the USB connection, an error occurs repeatedly . When the USB mode is set to “F AST” some PC users may experience poor USB communication. Change the USB mode to “SLOW . ” To do so, take the following steps: 1. Press Menu/Exit then System Setup from the one- touch dial keypad. SCX -5115 users shoul[...]

T ROUBLESHOOTING 8 . 17 8 Irregular faded patches of print. There is a paper quality problem. Use only paper that meets the specifications required by the machine. T oner may be unevenly distributed. Remo ve the toner cartridge and shake it gently to evenly distribute the toner . Then reinstall the toner cartridge. Black staining There is a paper q[...]

T ROUBLESHOOTING 8 . 18 Fax Problem Solution Chart (Available in SCX-5315F only) Condition Suggested solutions The machine is not working, there is no display and the buttons are not working. Unplug the power cord and plug it in again. Check that your socket is Liv e. No dial tone Check that the phone line is connected properly . Check that the pho[...]

T ROUBLESHOOTING 8 . 19 8 The incoming fax has blank spaces or you received a poor-quality copy . The fax machine sending you the fax may be faulty . The fax machine sending you a fax may hav e a dirty document glass. Clean the document glass, referring to page 7.2. A noisy phone line can cause line errors. Check your machine by making a copy . The[...]

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A I NSTALLING A N ETWORK O PTION Y ou can connect your machine to y our network by installing an optional network interface card. This chapter includes: • Installing a Network Interface Card • Configuring Network Parameters • Configuring the Samsung Network Printer Port[...]

I NSTALLING A N ETWORK O PTION A . 2 Installing a Network Interface Card To install an optional network interface card, tak e the following steps: C AUTIONS : •D ISCONNECT THE POWER CORD. Never remov e the control board while the printer is plugged in. T o avoid the possibility of an electrical shock, always disconnect the power cord when install[...]

I NSTALLING A N ETWORK O PTION A . 3 A 4 Pull the control board cov er slightly towards you and slide it to the left. R emove the cover from the machine. 5 Remo ve the one screw from the port cov er . 6 R emo ve the port cover by using y our finger or a screw driver from the machine.[...]

I NSTALLING A N ETWORK O PTION A . 4 7 R emo ve the plates covering the network port and LED slots from the port cov er . 8 Insert the two teeth at the bottom of the port co ver into the slots on the port panel and replace the co ver , as shown. F asten the screw remov ed in Step 5 to secure the cover . 9 Insert the network interface card, ensuring[...]

I NSTALLING A N ETWORK O PTION A . 5 A 10 Align the connector of the network interface card with the network card port on the control board and press the card until it is securely seated on the board. 11 Insert the teeth at the bottom of the control board co ver into the corresponding slots on y our machine. 12 Slide the cover to the right and alig[...]

I NSTALLING A N ETWORK O PTION A . 6 13 Plug one end of the 10/100 Base- TX network cable into the network interface connector and the other end into the network connection. 14 Plug all of the cables and the power cord y ou removed in Step 2. 15 T urn your machine on. Configuring Network Parameters To use your machine as a network printer , you nee[...]

I NSTALLING A N ETWORK O PTION A . 7 A Supported Operating Systems • IPX/SPX: Internet Packet eXchange/Sequenced Packet eXchange • TCP/IP: Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol • DLC/LLC: Data Link Control/Logical Link Control • DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol • BOOTP: Bootstrap Protocol Printing a Network Configuratio[...]

I NSTALLING A N ETWORK O PTION A . 8 Configuring TCP/IP Y our printer can be set up on a v ariety of TCP/IP networks. There are two ways that y our printer can be assigned a T CP/IP address, depending on your network: • Static Addressing: T CP/IP address is assigned manually by the system administr ator . • Dynamic Addressing BOO TP/DHCP (defau[...]

I NSTALLING A N ETWORK O PTION A . 9 A 10 Enter a number between 0 and 255 for each b yte and press Mode/Enter ( Enter for SCX -5115). Y ou can move between each byte b y pressing or . 11 Repeat steps 6 through 8 to configure the other T CP/IP parameters, such as subnet mask and gatew ay . 12 When you are finished, press Stop/Clear . Dynamic Addres[...]

I NSTALLING A N ETWORK O PTION A . 10 Configuring Netware On IPX/SPX protocol networks (for example, No vell NetW are), the format of network communication fr ames must be specified on the printer . In most cases, you can k eep the default setting on “ AUT O. ” However , you can manually set the fr ame type format if required. •A UTO (default[...]

I NSTALLING A N ETWORK O PTION A . 11 A Restoring the Network Configuration Y ou can return the network configur ation to its default settings. 1 Press Menu/Exit and then System Setup on the one- touch dial keypad. SCX -5115 users should press Menu and then Enter . 2 Press or to display “NETWORK SETUP” on the top line. 3 Press or to display “[...]

I NSTALLING A N ETWORK O PTION A . 12 Configuring the Samsung Network Printer Port The supplied network progr amme installation CD-ROM contains Samsung Network Printer P ort for using Windows networks. Y ou can install the port with the network administr ation programme. Before installing the Samsung Network Printer port, y ou need to install the M[...]

I NSTALLING A N ETWORK O PTION A . 13 A Selecting the Samsung Network Printer Port To print to the Samsung Network Printer port, y ou need to select it in the printer driver . 1 From the Windows Start menu, selecting Settings and then Printer to open the Printer folder . In Windows XP , select Start and then Printers and Faxes . 2 Right-click on th[...]

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B S PECIFICATIONS This chapter includes: • General Specifications • Scanner and Copy Specifications • Printer Specifications • Facsimile Specifications (SCX-5315F only)[...]

S PECIFICATIONS B . 2 General Specifications Item Description Printing method Laser scanning unit Scanning method Sheet-fed and Flat -bed CCD(charge coupled device) module Effective scanning width 8.2 inches (208 mm) ADF Document size Width 6.9 to 8.5 inches (174 to 216 mm) Length Single page: 5 to 59 inches (128 to 1500 mm) Multi pages: 5 to 14 in[...]

S PECIFICATIONS B . 3 B Scanner and Copy Specifications LCD 16 Characters x 2 lines T oner cartridge life 6,000 pages @ IDC 5% cover age Drum cartridge life 15,000 pages @ IDC 5% cover age SET Dimension (WxDxH) 22.0 x 17.0 x 18.1 inches (560 x 433 x 459 mm) W eight Net: 22.5 Kg (including consumables) Gross: 26.5 Kg (including consumables, accessor[...]

S PECIFICATIONS B . 4 Printer Specifications Facsimile Specifications (SCX-5315F only) Item Description Printing method Laser Scanning Unit + Electro Photographic Printing speed 15 pages per minute/A4 Print resolution 1200 dpi class Emulation language PCL 6 Item Description Printing method Laser Scanning Unit Compatibility ITU- T Group 3, ECM Appli[...]

S PECIFICATIONS B . 5 B User Memory 4 MB (320 pages) Halftone 256 levels Auto dialer One-touch dialling (registration for 40 numbers) Speed dialling (registration for 80 numbers) Item Description[...]

I NDEX A ADF load 4.3 B booklet print 5.8 C cartridge locking lever 1.16 clone in copy mode 4.10 in print mode 5.7 collation for copying 4.12 consumables 7.11 contrast for copying 4.7 copy size 4.8 D default printer 5.2 display language 1.20 document jam, clear 8.2 load in ADF 4.3 load on document glass 4.4 document glass clean 7.2 load 4.4 drum cl[...]

in print mode 5.5 paper source in copy mode 4.2 in print mode 5.5 paper type 3.2 parallel, connect 1.13 poster print 5.9 power save 1.22 printer driver install 2.4 uninstall 2.8 printer driver window 5.3 R resolution, print 5.6 S scan driver install 2.4 uninstall 2.8 scanner lock 1.2 SmarThru install 2.4 uninstall 2.10 software install 2.4 uninstal[...]