Samsung SF-76xP Series manual

BASIC User’s Guide SF-76xP Series BASIC User’s Guide This guide provides information concer ning installation, basic operation and troubleshooting on windows. ADVANCED This guide prov ides informatio n about insta llation, advanced configu ration, operation and troubleshooting on vari ous OS environm ents. Some features may not be available dep[...]

2 BASIC 1 . Introduction Key benefits 5 Features by models 7 Useful to know 12 About this user’s guide 13 Safety information 14 Machine overview 19 Control panel overview 23 Turning on the machine 25 Installing the driver locally 26 Reinstalling the driver 27 2 . Menu Overview and Basic Setup Menu overview 29 Machine’s basic settings 34 Media a[...]

3 BASIC 5 . Appendix Specifications 92 Regulatory information 100 Copyright 110[...]

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 12 • About this user’s guide 13 • Safety information 14 • Machine overview 19 • Control panel overview 23 • Turning on the machine 25 • Installing the driver locally 26 ?[...]

Key benefits Environmentally friendly • To save toner and paper, this mach ine supports Eco feature (see "Easy Eco Driver" on page 169). • To save paper, you can pr int multiple pages on one single sheet of paper (see "Using advanced print features" on page 140). • To save paper, you can print on bo th sides of the paper ([...]

Key benefits Wide range of functionality and application support • Supports various paper sizes (see "Print media specifications" on page 94). • Print watermark: You can customize yo ur documents with words, such as “Confidential” (see "Using advanced print features" on page 140). • Print posters: The text and pictures[...]

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 SF-76xP Series Windows ● Macintosh ● Linux ● Unix Software SF-76xP Series SPL printer driver ● PCL printer driver PS printer driver XPS printer driver a ?[...]

Features by models ( ● : Included, Blank: Not available) Samsung Easy Printer Manager Scan to PC settings ● Fax to PC settings ● Device settings ● Samsung Printer Status ● Smart Panel ● AnyWeb Print ● SyncThru™ Web Service SyncThru Admin Web Service Easy Eco Driver (Eco printing) ● Fax Samsung Network PC Fax ● Scan Twain scan dr[...]

Features by models Variety feature Features SF-76xP Series Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ● Network Interface Ethernet 10/100 Base TX wired LAN Network Interface 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN a Eco printing (Control panel) Duplex (2-sided) printing (Manual) b ● USB memory interface Memory module Mass Storage Device (HDD) Duplex Automatic Document Feeder (DADF) Au[...]

Features by models Fax Multi-send ● Delay send ● Priority send ● Duplex send Secure receive ● Duplex print Send/ Receive forward - fax ● Scan Scanning to email Scanning to SMB server Scanning to FTP server Duplex scan Scan to PC ● Features SF-76xP Series[...]

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. Depending on your count ry, wireless LAN car d may not be available. For some counties, only 802.11 b/g can be applie[...]

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 47). • Remove the driver and install it again (see "Installing the driver locally" o n page 26). • Select your machine as your default machine in your Windows (see "Setting [...]

13 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. • Terms used in th[...]

14 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. After reading this section, keep it in a sa fe place for future reference. 3 Important safety[...]

Safety information 15 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. Burns could occur. If the machine has been dropped, or if the cabinet appears d[...]

Safety information 16 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. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those spe cified here in may result in hazardous radiat[...]

Safety information 17 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. Otherwise, it can cause damage to the machine, and could result in elect ric shoc k or[...]

Safety information 18 1. Introduction 8 Supply usage Caution Keep the power cable and the contact 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. • Fuser units should only be repaired by a certified service technician. Repa[...]

19 1. Introduction Machine overview 9 Accessories Power cord Quick installation guide Software CD a a. The software CD contai ns the print drivers user’s guide, and software applications. Handset Misc. accessories b b. Miscellaneous ac cessories included with your machine may vary by country of purchase and specif ic model.[...]

Machine overview 20 1. Introduction 10 Front view • This illustration may differ from yo ur machine depending on your model. • Some features and optional goods may not be available dependin g on model or country (see "Features by models" on page 7). 1 Document feeder width guides 5 Tray 9 Control panel 13 Scan unit 9 4 1 2 8 6 5 3 7 1[...]

Machine overview 21 1. Introduction 2 Document feeder input tray 6 Output tray 10 Top cover 14 Handset 3 Document feeder 7 Document feeder output tray 11 Inner cover 4 Paper width guides 8 One-touch dial 12 Toner cartridge[...]

Machine overview 22 1. Introduction 11 Rear view • This illustration may differ from yo ur machine depending on your model. • Some features and optional goods may not be available dependin g on model or country (see "Features by models" on page 7). 1 Extension telephone socket ( EXT. )3 USB port 2 Telephone line socket ( LINE )4 Power[...]

23 1. Introduction Control panel overview 12 Control panel 1 Address Book Allows you to store frequently used fax numbers or search for stored fax numbers. 2 Redial/Pause Redials the last number in ready mode, or inserts a pause(-) into a fax number in edit mode. 3 Power Turns the power on or off, or wakes up the machine from the power save mode. I[...]

Control panel overview 24 1. Introduction 15 Multi Send Allows you to send a fax to (see "Sending a fax to multiple destinations" on page 55). 16 Delay Send Allows you to send a fax at a later time when you will not be present (see"Delaying a fax transmission" on page 158). 17 Reduce/ Enlarge Makes a copy smaller or la rger than[...]

25 1. Introduction Turning on the machine 1 Connect the machine to th e electricity supply first. 2 Power is turned on automatically. If you want to turn the power off, press and hold ( Power ) button for about 3 seconds.[...]

26 1. Introduction Installing the driver locally A locally connected machine is a machin e directly attached to your computer using the cable. • If you are a Macintosh and Linux OS user, refer to the " Installation for Macintosh" on page 114 , "Installation for Linux" on page 11 6. • The installation window in this User’s [...]

27 1. Introduction Reinstalling the driver If the printer driver does no t work properly, follo w the steps below to reinstall the driver. 14 Windows 1 Make sure that the machine is connect ed 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 29 • Machine’s basic settings 34 • Media and tray 36 • Basic printing 46 • Basic copying 50 • Basic scanning 53 • Basic faxing 54[...]

29 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. • An asterisk (*) appears next to the currently selected menu. • Some menus may not appear on the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not applicable to your machine. • So[...]

Menu overview 30 2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup Fax Feature Priority Send Forward Fax PC Secure Receive Off On Print Add Page Cancel Job Fax Setup Sending Redial Times Redial Term Prefix Dial ECM Mode Send Report Image TCR Dial Mode a Items Options Fax Setup Receiving Receive Mode Ring To Answer Stamp RCV Name RCV Start Code Auto Reduction Discar[...]

Menu overview 31 2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup Copy Feature Contrast Normal Dark+1 - Dark+5 Light+5 - Light+1 Original Type Text/Photo Photo Text Layout Normal 2-Up 4-Up Adjust Bkgd. Off Auto Enhance Lev.1 Enhance Lev.2 Erase Lev.1 - Erase Lev.4 Items Options Copy Setup Change Default Scan Size Copies Copy Collation Reduce/Enlarge Darkness Contr[...]

Menu overview 32 2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup System Setup Machine Setup Machine ID Fax Number Date & Time Clock Mode Language Power Save Wakeup Event System Timeout Altitude Adj. Auto Continue b Paper Mismatch Paper Substit. b Toner Save Paper Setup Paper Size Paper Type Margin Items Options System Setup Sound/Volume Key Sound Alarm Sound [...]

Menu overview 33 2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup System Setup Clear Setting All Settings Fax Setup Copy Setup System Setup Address Book Fax Sent Fax Received a. This setting may not be availa ble depending on your country. b. This option only appears if “paper mismatch” is enabled. c. This option only appears wh en small amount of toner is lef[...]

34 2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup Machine’s basic settings • It may be necessary to press OK to navigate to lower-level menus for some models. • 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. - For Windows and Macintosh users, [...]

Machine’s basic settings 35 2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup When PC-printing, you can also turn on or off toner save mode in the printer properties. 4 Select the option yo u want, then press OK . 5 Press OK to save the selection. 6 Press ( Stop/Clear ) to return to ready mode. Refer to below links to set other settings useful for using the machi[...]

36 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. • Make sure not to use the inkjet [...]

Media and tray 37 2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup 3 Loading pape r in the tray 1 Open the tray. Then, adjust the tray size to the media size you are loading (see "Tray overview" on page 36.) 2 Flex or fan the edge of the paper stack to separate the pages before loading papers. 3 Place the paper with the side you want to print facing up a[...]

Media and tray 38 2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup 4 Squeeze the paper width gu ide and slide it to the edge of the paper stack without causing it to bend. 5 When you print a document, set the pa per type and size for the tray (see "Setting the paper size and type" on page 43). The settings made from the machine driver override the settin[...]

Media and tray 39 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 94). To feed manually in the tray, click the below: See "Loading paper in th e tray" on page 37. Tip[...]

Media and tray 40 2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup ( ● : Included, Blank: Not available) Envelope Printing successfully on envelopes depend s upon the quality of the envelopes. To print an envelope, place it as shown in the following figure. • When selecting envelopes, co nsider the following factors: - Weight: should not exceed 90 g/m 2 otherw[...]

Media and tray 41 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. 1 Acceptable 2 Unacceptable • Envelopes with a peel-off adhesive strip or with more than one flap that folds over to seal must use adhesives compatible with the machine’s fusing temperature for[...]

Media and tray 42 2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup • Make sure that there is no exposed adhesive material between labels. Exposed areas can cause labels to peel off during printing , which can cause paper jams. Exposed adhesive can also cause damage to machine components. • Do not run a sheet of la bels through the machine more than once. The a[...]

Media and tray 43 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. • It may be necessary to press OK to navigate to lower-level menus for some models. • You can set the machine’s settings by using the Device Settings in Samsu[...]

Media and tray 44 2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup The printed pages stack on the output tray. The printer sends output to the output tray by default. 8 Preparing originals • Do not load paper smaller than 142 x 148 mm (5.6 x 5.8 inches) or larger than 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches). • Do not attempt to load the following s of paper, in order t[...]

Media and tray 45 2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup 2 Pull the document feeder input tray or document feeder output tray all the way out. Fold out th e extender, if necessary. 3 Load the orig inal face down into the document feed er input tray. Adjust the document feeder width guides to the paper size.[...]

46 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 140). 10 Printing If you are a Macintosh and Linux OS us er, refer to the Advanced Guide.(see "Macintosh printing" on page 147, "Linux printing" on page 148) The fo[...]

Basic printing 47 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. • You can also cancel the current job by pressing ( Stop/Clear ) on the con[...]

Basic printing 48 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 mark or . An mark means you can select that certain option but it is not [...]

Basic printing 49 2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup 1 Change the settings as needed on each tab. 2 Enter a name for the item in the Presets input box. 3 Click ( Add ). When you save Presets , all current driver settings are saved. Select more options and click ( Update ), settings will be added to the Presets you made. To use a saved setting, select[...]

50 2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup Basic copying For special printing features, refer to the Advanced Guide (see"Copy menu" on page 124). 15 Basic copy • It may be necessary to press OK to navigate to lower-level menus for some models. • You can set the machine’s settings by using the Device Settings in Samsung Easy Printer Manager[...]

Basic copying 51 2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup Darkness If you have an original containing faint marking and dark im ages, you can adjust the brightness to make a copy that is easier to read. 1 Select (copy) > ( Menu ) > Copy Feature > Darkness on the control panel. 2 Select the option yo u want and press OK . For example, the Light+5 b[...]

Basic copying 52 2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup To select from the predefined copy sizes 1 Select (copy) > ( Menu ) > Copy Feature > Reduce/Enlarge on the control panel. 2 Select the option yo u want and press OK . 3 Press ( Stop/Clear ) to return to ready mode. To scale the copy by direc tly entering the scale rate 1 Select (copy) > [...]

53 2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup Basic scanning For special scanning features, refe r to the Advanced Guide (see"Scan features" on page 151). 17 Basic Scanning This is the normal and usual pr ocedure for scanning originals. It may be necessary to press OK to navigate to lower-level menus for some models. This is a basic scanning m etho[...]

54 2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup Basic faxing For special faxing features, refer to the Advanced Guide (see "Fax features" on page 157). • You cannot use this machine as a fa x via the internet phone. For more information ask your internet service provider. • We recommend using traditional analog phone services (PSTN: Public Switch[...]

Basic faxing 55 2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup • If you want to send a fax directly from your computer, use Samsung Network PC Fax (see "Sending a fax in the computer" on page 158). • When you want to c ancel a fax j ob, press ( Stop/Clear ) before the machine starts transmission. Sending a fax manually Perform the following to send[...]

Basic faxing 56 2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup 7 To enter more fa x numbers, press OK when Yes appears and repeat steps 5 and 6. Yo u can add up to 10 destinations. Once you have entered a group dial number, you cannot enter another group dial number. 8 When you have finished en tering fax numbers, select No at the Another No.? prompt and press O[...]

Basic faxing 57 2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup • For memory transmission, Super Fine mode is not available. The resolution setting is automaticall y changed to Fine . • When your machine is set to Super Fi ne resolution and the fax machine with whic h you ar e communi cating does not support Super Fine resolution, the machine transmits using [...]

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 59 • Available supplies 60 • Available maintenance parts 61 • Storing the toner cartridge 62 • Redistributing toner 64 • Replacing the toner cartridge 66 • Mo[...]

59 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. To order Samsung-authorized supplies, accesso ries, and maintenance parts, contact your local Samsung de aler or the retailer whe re you[...]

60 3. Maintenance Available supplies When supplies reach the end of their life spans, you can order the followings of supplies for your machine: Depending on the options, percentage of image area and job mode used, the toner cartridge’s lifespan may differ. When purchasing new toner cartridges or other supplies, these must be purchased in the sam[...]

61 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. The warranty does not cover the replacement of any maintenance parts once it has[...]

62 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. Store this cartridge in the same enviro nment in which [...]

Storing the toner cartridge 63 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. The ac tual print yield may vary depending on the print density of the pages you print on, operating environment, percentage of image area , printing int[...]

64 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. If this happens, you can temporari ly improve print quality by redistributing the remaining tone r in the cartridge. In some case s, white str[...]

Redistributing toner 65 3. Maintenance • Do not use sharp objects such as a knife or sciss ors to open th e toner cartridge package. They might scratch the drum of the c artridge. • If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it o ff with a dry cloth and wash clothing in co ld water. Hot water sets t oner into fabric . 2 1 1 2[...]

66 3. Maintenance Replacing the toner cartridge • Shake the toner cartridge thoroughly, it will increase the initial print quality. • Before opening the top cover, close the output support first. • To prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not expose it to light for more than a few minutes. Cover it with a piece of pape r, if necessary. ?[...]

Replacing the toner cartridge 67 3. Maintenance When a toner cartridge has reached the en d of life, the machin e will stop printing. 2 1 1 2[...]

68 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. Repla ce the correspon ding parts, if necessary. • It may be necessary to press OK to navigate to lower-level menus for some models. • You can customize the copy settings such a[...]

69 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. You can set the option for whether or not this message or LED appears. • It may be necessary to press OK to navigate to lower-level menus for some models. • You can customize th[...]

70 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 cabinet of the machine with cleaning materials cont ai ning large amount s of alcohol, solven[...]

Cleaning the machine 71 3. Maintenance • Use a dry lint-free cloth to clean the machine. • Before opening the top cover, close the output support first. • Turn the machine off and unplug the power cord. Wait for the machine to cool down. If your machine has a power switch, turn the power switch off before cleaning the machine.[...]

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Cleaning the machine 73 3. Maintenance 6 Cleaning the pickup roller • Use a dry lint-free cloth to clean the machine. • Turn the machine off and unplug the power cord. Wait for the mach ine to cool down. If your machine has a power switch, turn th e power switch off before cleaning the machine.[...]

Cleaning the machine 74 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.[...]

Cleaning the machine 75 3. Maintenance • Turn the machine off and unplug the power cord. Wait for the mach ine to cool down. If your machine has a power switch, turn th e power switch off before cleaning the machine. • If the document feeder output tray is insert ed, remove the document feeder output tray. 2 1[...]

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77 3. Maintenance Tips for moving & storing your machine • When moving the machine, do not tilt or turn it upside do wn. Otherwise, the inside of the machine may be contaminated by toner, which can cause damage to the machine or reduce print quality. • When moving the machine, make sure at least two people are holding the machine securely.[...]

4. Troubleshooting This chapter gives helpful in formation for what to do if you encounter an error. • Tips for avoiding paper jams 79 • Clearing original document jams 80 • Clearing paper jams 82 • Understanding the status LED 85 • Understanding display messages 87 This chapter gives helpful information for what to do if you encounter an[...]

79 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 36). • Do not remove paper from the tray while your machine is printin[...]

80 4. Troubleshooting Clearing original document jams When an original document jams in th e document feeder, a warning message appears on the display. To avoid tearing the document, rem ove the jammed document slowly and carefully. To prevent document jams, do not use thick, thin or mixed documents. 1 Input Misfeed 1 Remove any remaining pages fro[...]

Clearing original document jams 81 4. Troubleshooting 2 Exit Misfeed 1 Remove any remaining pages from the document feeder. 2 Open the control pane l by grippin g it on the bo ttom edge and pulling it. 3 Pull the document gently out of the docume nt feeder. 4 Close the control panel. Then lo ad the documents back into the document feeder.[...]

82 4. Troubleshooting Clearing paper jams To avoid tearing the paper, pull the jammed paper out slowly and gently. 3 In tray[...]

Clearing paper jams 83 4. Troubleshooting 4 Inside the machine • The fuser area is hot. Take care when removing paper from the machine. • Before opening the top cover, close the output tray first.[...]

Clearing paper jams 84 4. Troubleshooting If you do not see the paper in this area, stop and go to next step: 1 2[...]

85 4. Troubleshooting Understanding the status LED The color of the LED indicates the machine's current status. • To resolve the error, look at the e rror message and its instructions from the trou bleshooting part (see"Understanding display messages" on page 87). • You also can resolve the error with the guideline from the compu[...]

Understanding the status LED 86 4. Troubleshooting Power LED Blue On The machine is in power save mode. Off The machine is in ready mode or machine’s power is off. a. Estimated cartridge life means the expect ed or estimated toner cartridge life, which indicates the average capacity of print- outs and is designed pur suant to ISO/IEC 1975 2. The [...]

87 4. Troubleshooting Understanding display messages Messages appear on the control panel display to indicate the machine’s status or errors. Refer to the tables below to understand the messages’ and their meaning, and correct the problem, if necessary. • If a message is not in the table, reb oot the power and try the printing job again. If t[...]

Understanding display messages 88 4. Troubleshooting 6 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. Install a Samsun g-genuine toner cartridge, designed [...]

Understanding display messages 89 4. Troubleshooting Replace new cartridge The indicated toner cartridge ha s almost reached its estimated cartridge life. Estimated cartridge life means the expected or estimated toner cartridge life, which indicates the average capacity of print-outs and is designed pursuant to ISO/IEC 19752 (see "A vailable s[...]

Understanding display messages 90 4. Troubleshooting 7 Tray-related messages 8 Misc. messages Message Meaning Suggested solutions Jam or Empty Door Open&Close • Paper has jammed in the paper feed area. • There is no p aper in tray or manual feeder. • Clear the jam (see "In tray" on page 82). • Load paper in tray (see "Loa[...]

5. Appendix This chapter provides product specifications an d information conce rning applicable regulations. •S p e c i f i c a t i o n s 9 2 • Regulatory information 100 • Copyright 110[...]

92 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 a Width x Length x Height 362 x 260 x 280 mm (14.25 x 10.24 x 11.02 inches) Weight a Machine with consumables 6.22 Kg (13.71 Ibs) No[...]

Specifications 93 5. Appendix Power consumptio n Average operating mode Less than 310 W Ready mode Less than 30 W Power save mode Less than 2.3 W Power off mode Less than 0.45 W (0.1 W d ) a. Not included Handset. b. Sound Pressure Level, ISO 7779. Conf iguration tested: basic machine instal lation, A4 paper, simplex printing. c. See the rating lab[...]

Specifications 94 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 sheets Legal 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches[...]

Specifications 95 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 2 (23 to 32 lbs bond) • 1 sheets Thin paper Refer to the Plain paper section Refer to the Plain paper section 60 to 70 g/m 2 (16 to 19 lbs bond) • [...]

Specifications 96 5. Appendix Labels c Letter, Legal, Oficio, 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 (32 to 40 lbs bond) • 1 sheets Card stock Letter, Legal, Oficio, US Folio, A4, JIS B5, ISO B5, Executive, A5, Postcard 4x6 Refer to the Plain[...]

Specifications 97 5. Appendix 3 System requirements Microsoft® Windows® • Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher is the minimu m requirement for all Windows operating systems. • Users who have administrator rights can install the software. Operating system Requirement (recommended) CPU RAM free HDD space Windows® 2000 In tel® Pentium® II 400 MHz [...]

Specifications 98 5. Appendix • Windows Terminal Services is compatible with your machine. •F o r Windows 2000 , Services Pack 4 or higher is required. Macintosh Operating system Requirements (Recommended) CPU RAM Free HDD space Mac OS X 10.4 • Intel® processors •P o w e r P C G 4 / G 5 • 128 MB for a powerPC based Mac (512 MB) • 512 M[...]

Specifications 99 5. Appendix Linux Items Requirements Operating system Redhat® Enterprise Linu x 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, 2009.1, 201 0 (32/64 bit) Ubuntu 6.06, 6.10, 7.04, 7.10, 8.04, 8.10, 9.04, 9.10, 10.0 4 (32/64 bit) S[...]

100 5. Appendix Regulatory information This machine is designed for a normal work environment and certified with several regulatory statements. 4 Laser safety statement The printer is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requ irements of DHHS 21 CFR, chapter 1 Subchapter J for Class I(1) laser products, and elsewhere is certified as a Class I la[...]

Regulatory information 101 5. Appendix 6 Mercury Safety 7 Power saver 8 Recycling 9 China only Contains Mercury, Dispose According to Local, State or Federal Laws.(U.S.A. only) This printer contains advanced energy conservation technology that reduces power consumption when it is not in active use. When the printer does not receive data for an exte[...]

Regulatory information 102 5. Appendix 10 Correct disposal of this pro duct (Waste electrical & electronic equipment) (Applicable in the european union and other european countries with separate collection systems) (The United States of America only) Dispose unwanted electronics through an approved recycler. To find the nearest recycling locati[...]

Regulatory information 103 5. Appendix This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection again st harmful interferenc e in a residential installation. This equipment generat es, uses and can radia te radio [...]

Regulatory information 104 5. Appendix The FCC has set a general guideline of 20 cm (8 inches) separation between the device and the body, for use of a wirel ess device near the body (this does not include extremities). This device should be used more than 20 cm (8 inches) from the body when wireless devices ar e on. The power outp ut of the wirele[...]

Regulatory information 105 5. Appendix 15 Germany only 16 Turkey only 17 Canada only This product meets the applicable Industr y Canada technical specifications. / Le present materiel est conf orme aux specifications techniques applicables d’Industrie Canada. The Ringer Equivalence Numb er (REN) is an indication of the maximum number of devices a[...]

Regulatory information 106 5. Appendix The Telephone Company may make chang es in its communicat ions facilities, equipment operations or pr ocedures where such action is reasonably required in the operation of its business and is not inconsistent with the rules and regulations in FCC Part 68. If such changes ca n be reas onably expected to render [...]

Regulatory information 107 5. Appendix • If your area experiences a high inc idence of lightning or power surges, we recommend that you install surge pr otectors for both the power and the telephone lines. Surge prot ectors can be purchased from your dealer or telephone and electronic specialty stores. • When programming emergency numbers and/o[...]

Regulatory information 108 5. Appendix You must connect the brown wi re to the pin which is marked with the letter “L” or colored red. You must have a 13 amp f use in the plug, adaptor, or at the distribution board. 21 Declaration of conformity (European countries) Approvals and Certifications January 1, 1995: Council Directive 2006/95/EC Appro[...]

Regulatory information 109 5. Appendix 22 China only[...]

110 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. Samsung Electronics is not respon sible for any direct or indirect damages, arisin g from or related to use of this user’s guid[...]

ADVANCED User’s Guide SF-76xP Series ADVANCED User’s Guide This guide provides information about installation, advanced configuration, operation and troubleshooting on various OS environments. Some features may not be availabl e depending on models or countries. BASIC This guide provides informatio n concerning installation, basic operation and[...]

112 ADVANCED 1 . Software Installation Installation for Macintosh 114 Reinstallation for Macintosh 115 Installation for Linux 116 Reinstallation for Linux 118 2 . Useful Setting Menus Before you begin reading a chapter 120 Fax menu 121 Copy menu 124 System setup 126 3 . Special Features Altitude adjustment 133 Entering various characters 134 Settin[...]

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. • Installation for Macintosh 114 • Reinstallation for Macintosh 115 •[...]

114 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. 4 Double-click the MAC_Installer folder > Installer OS X icon. 5 Click Continue . 6 Rea[...]

115 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. 3 Double-click the CD-ROM icon that appears on your Macintosh desktop. 4 D[...]

116 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. 2 Whe[...]

Installation for Linux 117 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. You must log in as a super user (root) to install the machine softwa[...]

118 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. You must log in as a su[...]

2. 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. • Before you begin reading a chapter 120 • Fax menu 121 • Copy menu 124 • System setup 126[...]

120 2. Useful Setting Menus Before you begin reading a chapter This chapter explains all th e 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 29). The following are tips for using this chap ter[...]

121 2. Useful Setting Menus Fax menu 1 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 29). To change the menu options: • Press (fax) > ( Menu ) > Fax Feature on the control pa nel. Item Description Darkness Adjusts the [...]

Fax menu 122 2. Useful Setting Menus 2 Sending Setup 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 29). To change the menu options: • Press (fax) > ( Menu ) > Fax Setup > Sending on the control panel. Secure Receive Stores the rec[...]

Fax menu 123 2. Useful Setting Menus 3 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 29). To change the menu options: • Press (fax) > ( Menu )> Fax Setup > Receiving on the control panel. Item Description Receiv[...]

124 2. Useful Setting Menus Copy menu 4 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 29). To change the menu options: • Press (copy) > ( Menu ) > Copy Feature on the control panel. Item Description Scan Size Sets the[...]

Copy menu 125 2. Useful Setting Menus 5 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 29). To change the menu options: • Press (copy) > ( Menu ) > Copy Setup on the control panel. Item Description Change Default Resets [...]

126 2. Useful Setting Menus System setup 6 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 29). To change the menu options: • Press ( Menu ) > System Setup > Machine Setup on the control panel. Item Description Machine[...]

System setup 127 2. Useful Setting Menus 7 Paper Setup 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 29). To change the menu options: • Press ( Menu ) > System Setup > Paper Setup on the control panel. Auto Continue Determine whethe[...]

System setup 128 2. Useful Setting Menus 8 Sound / Volume 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 29). To change the menu options: • Press ( Menu ) > System Setup > Sound/Volume on the control panel. Item Description Key Sou[...]

System setup 129 2. Useful Setting Menus 9 Report 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 29). To change the menu options: • Press ( Menu ) > System Setup > Report on the control panel. 10 Maintenance Some menus may not appe[...]

System setup 130 2. Useful Setting Menus To change the menu options: • Press ( Menu ) > System Setup > Maintenance on the control panel. 11 Clear Setting 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 29). Item Description CLR Empty [...]

System setup 131 2. Useful Setting Menus To change the menu options: • Press ( Menu ) > System Setup > Clear Setting on the control panel. Item Description All Settings Clears all of the data stored in memory and resets all of your settings to the factory default. Fax Setup Restores all of the fax options to the factory default. Copy Setup [...]

3. Special Features This chapter explains special copying, sca nning, faxing, and printing features. • Altitude adjustment 133 • Entering various characters 134 • Setting up the address book 135 • Printing features 139 • Scan features 151 • Fax features 157 • The procedures in this chapter are mainly based on Windows 7. • It may be [...]

133 3. 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. Before you set the altitude value, d etermine the altitude where you are. 1 High3 2 High2 3 [...]

134 3. 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. 1 Entering al[...]

135 3. Special Features Setting up the address book 3 Registering a speed dial number 1 Select (fax) > ( Address Book ) > New&Edit > Speed Dial on the control panel. 2 Enter a speed dial number and press OK . If an entry is already stored in the number you choose, the display shows the message to allow you to change it. To start over w[...]

Setting up the address book 136 3. Special Features 6 Registering a group dial number 1 Select (fax) > ( Address Book )> New&Edit > Group Dial on the control panel. 2 Enter a group dial number and press OK . If an entry is already stored in the number you choose, the display shows the message to allow you to change it. To start over wi[...]

Setting up the address book 137 3. Special Features Storing a number for One-touch dialing 1 Press (fax) on the control panel. 2 Press and hold one of the one-touc h dial buttons for more than 2 seconds. If a number is already stored in the location you chose, the display shows the number to allow you to change it and press OK. 3 Enter the number y[...]

Setting up the address book 138 3. Special Features 1 Select (fax) > ( Address Book ) > Print on the control panel. 2 Press OK . The machine begins printing.[...]

139 3. Special Features Printing features • For basic printing features, refer to the Basic Guide (see "Basic printing" on page 46). • This feature may not be available depending on model or optional goods (see "Key benefits" on page 5). 11 Changing the default print settings 1 Click the Windows Start menu. 2 Select Control [...]

Printing features 140 3. Special Features 13 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. • Install an optional memory when the XPS job does not print. The machine might be out of[...]

Printing features 141 3. Special Features 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. The machine name, that appears in the printer properties window may differ depending on th e machine in use. • Some menus may not ap[...]

Printing features 142 3. Special Features Booklet Printing a Prints your document on both sides of a sheet of paper and arrang es the pages so that the paper can be folded in half after pri nting to produce a booklet. • If you want to make a booklet, you need to print on Le tter, Legal, A4, US Folio, or Oficio sized print media. • The Booklet P[...]

Printing features 143 3. Special Features Double-sided Pr inting (continue) Double-sided Pr inting (Manual) a • Printer Default: If you select this option, this feature is determined by the settings you have sele cted on the control panel of the machine. This option is available only when you use the PCL/ XPS printer driver. • None: Disables th[...]

Printing features 144 3. Special Features Watermark ( Creating a wa termark ) a To change the print settings from your software applicat ion, access Printing Preferences . b Click the Advanc ed tab, select Edit from the Watermark drop-down list. The Edit Watermarks window appears. c Enter a text message in the Watermark Message box. d You can enter[...]

Printing features 145 3. Special Features Overlay ( Creating a new page overlay ) a To save the document as an overlay, access Printing Preferences . b Click the Advanc ed tab, and select Edit from the Text drop-down list. Edit Overlay window appears. c In the Edit Overlay window, click Create . d In the Save As w i n d o w , t y p e a n a m e u p [...]

Printing features 146 3. Special Features Print Mode • This feature is available only if you have installed the optional memory or mass storage device (HDD) (see "Variety feature" o n page 9). • Some menus may not appear on the display depending on option s or models. If so, it is not applicable to your machine. • Print Mode: The de[...]

Printing features 147 3. Special Features 14 Macintosh printing Some features may not be available de pending on models or options. It means that the features are not supported. Printing a document When you print with a Maci ntosh, you need to check the printer driver settings in each application you use. Follow the steps below to prin t from a Mac[...]

Printing features 148 3. 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 support ed (see "Variety feature" on page 9). Before printing in the duplex mode, de cide on which edge you will be binding your finished document. The bi ndin[...]

Printing features 149 3. 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. 3 In the LPR GUI window[...]

Printing features 150 3. 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 . If necessary, switch to Printers configuration . 2 Select your machine on the avai lable [...]

151 3. Special Features Scan features • For basic scanning features, refer to the Basic Gui de (see "Basic Scanning" on page 53). • This feature may not be available depending on model or optional goods (see "Features by models" on page 7). • The maximum resolution that can be achieved depends upon various factors, includi[...]

Scan features 152 3. Special Features 1 Open Samsung Easy Printer Manager . 2 Select the appropriate machine from the Printer List . 3 Select Scan to PC Settings menu. 4 Select the option you want. • Scan Activation: Determines whether or not sc anning is enabled on the device. • Basic tab : Contains settings related to general scan and device [...]

Scan features 153 3. Special Features 3 Click Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printers . 4 Right-click on device driver icon in Printers and Faxes > Start Scan . 5 New Scan application appears. 6 Choose your scanning preferences and click Preview to see your preferences affect the picture. 7 Scan and save your s[...]

Scan features 154 3. Special Features 1 Make sure that the machine is connected to your computer and powered on. 2 Load originals face do wn into the document feeder (see "Loading originals" on page 44). 3 Double-click the SmarThru Office icon. 4 Th e SmarThru Office app ears. Select the Help menu or click the button from the window and c[...]

Scan features 155 3. Special Features 23 Linux scanning Scanning 1 Make sure that the machine is connected to your computer and powered on. 2 Double-click the Unified Driver Configurator on your desktop. 3 Click the button to switch to Scanners Configuration. 4 Select the scanner on the list. 5 Click Properties . 6 Place a single document face down[...]

Scan features 156 3. Special Features 11 Scan and save your scanned image. For later use, you can save as your scan settings and add it to the Job Type drop-down list. Editing an image with Image Manager The Image Manager application provides you with menu commands and tools to edit your scanned image.[...]

157 3. Special Features Fax features • For basic scanning features, refer to the Basic Guide (see "Basic faxing" on page 68). • This feature may not be available depending on model or optional goods (see "Features by models" on page 7). 24 Automatic redialing When the number you have dialed is busy or there is no answer when[...]

Fax features 158 3. Special Features 27 Sending a fax in the computer This feature may not be available de pending on model or optional goods (see "Features by models" on page 7). You can send a fax from yo ur computer without going to the machine. To send a fax from your computer, the Samsung Network PC Fax program must be installed. Thi[...]

Fax features 159 3. Special Features 1 Load the documents face down into th e document feeder. 2 Press (fax) on the control panel. 3 Adjust the resolution and the darkness to suit your fax needs. 4 Press ( Menu ) > Fax Feature > Delay Send on the control panel. You also can use Delay Send button directly on the control panel. 5 Enter the numb[...]

Fax features 160 3. Special Features 3 Press OK when Yes highlights. The selected fax is de leted from memory. 4 Press ( Stop/Clear ) to return to ready mode. 29 Sending a priority fax This function is used when a high priority fax need to be sent ahead of reserved operations. The original is scanned into memory an d immediately transmitted when th[...]

Fax features 161 3. Special Features You can set the machine to forward the rece ived or sent fax to other destination by a fax or PC. If you are o ut of office but have to recei ve the fax, this feature may be useful. 1 Load the documents face down into th e document feeder. 2 Press (fax) > ( Menu ) > Fax Feature > Forward > Fax > R[...]

Fax features 162 3. Special Features • Open with default application: After receiv ing the fax, open it with default application. • None: After receiving a fax, the mach ine does not notify the user or opens the applicat ion. 5 Press Save > OK . 33 Changing the receive modes 1 Press (fax) > ( Menu ) > Fax Setup > Receiving > Rece[...]

Fax features 163 3. Special Features 35 Receiving in Answering Machine/Fax mode To use this mode, you must attach an answering machine to the EXT socket on the back of your machine. If the calle r leaves a message, th e answering machine stores the message. If your machine detects a fax tone on the line, it automatically starts to receive the fax. [...]

Fax features 164 3. Special Features 3 When your machine begins to ring, do not answer the call. The machine requires several rings to learn the pattern. When the machine completes lea rning, the display shows Completed DRPD Setup . If the DRPD setup fails, Error DRPD Ring appears. 4 Press OK when DRPD appears and start over from step 2. • DRPD m[...]

Fax features 165 3. Special Features 40 Printing sent fax report automatically You can set the machine to print a report with detailed in formation about the previous 50 communication operat ions, including time and dates. 1 Press (fax) > ( Menu ) > Fax Setup > Auto Report > On on the control panel. 2 Press ( Stop/Clear ) to return to r[...]

4. Useful Management Tools This chapter introduces manag ement tools provid ed to help you make full use of your machine. • Easy Capture Manager 167 • Samsung AnyWeb Print 168 • Easy Eco Driver 169 • Using Samsung Easy Printer Manager 170 • Using Samsung Printer Status 173 • Using Smart Panel 175 • Using the Linux Unified Driver Confi[...]

167 4. Useful Management Tools Easy Capture Manager • Available for Windows OS users only. • This feature may not be av ailable depending on model o r optional goods (see "Features by models" on page 7). Capture your screen and launch Easy Capture Manager by simply pressing the Print Screen key. Now you can easily print your capt ured[...]

168 4. Useful Management Tools Samsung AnyWeb Print • Available for Windows and Macintosh OS users only. • This feature may not be av ailable depending on model o r optional goods (see "Features by models" on page 7). This tool helps you screen-capture, preview, scrap, and print Windows In ternet Explorer pages more ea sily, than when[...]

169 4. Useful Management Tools Easy Eco Driver • Available for Windows OS users only. • This feature may not be av ailable depending on model o r optional goods (see "Features by models" on page 7). With the Easy Eco Driver, you ca n apply Eco features to save paper and toner before prin ting. To use this application, Start Easy Eco D[...]

170 4. Useful Management Tools Using Samsung Easy Printer Manager • Available for Windows and Macintosh OS users only. • This feature may not be available depending on model or optional goods (see "Software" on page 7). • For Windows, Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher is the minimum requirement for Samsung Easy Printer Manager. Samsun[...]

Using Samsung Easy Printer Manager 171 4. Useful Management Tools Select the Help menu or click the button from the window and click on any option you want to know about. 2 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. Some menus may not[...]

Using Samsung Easy Printer Manager 172 4. Useful Management Tools Device Settings You can configure various machine setti ngs such as machine setup, paper option, layout, Copy, Fax setting, Address book and pr int information. Scan to PC Settings This menu includes settin gs to create or delete scan to PC profiles. • Scan Activation: Determines w[...]

173 4. Useful Management Tools Using Samsung Printer Status The Samsung Printer Status is a program that monitors and informs you of the machine status. • Available for Windows OS users only (see "Features by models" on page 7). • The Samsung Printer Statu s window and its contents shown in this user’s guide may differ depending on [...]

Using Samsung Printer Status 174 4. 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 occurs. You can directly open the troubleshooting section in the user’s guide. 5 Close Close the w[...]

175 4. 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 116). • Available for Linux OS users only (s ee "[...]

Using Smart Panel 176 4. Useful Management Tools 5 Changing Smart Panel’s settings Right-click in Linux on the Smart Panel icon and select Configure smart panel . Select the settings you want from the Configure smart panel window.[...]

177 4. 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 116). After the driver is installed on your Linux syste[...]

Using the Linux Unified Driver Configurator 178 4. Useful Management Tools 3 After changing the configurations, click Exit to close the Unified Driver Configurator . 7 Printers configuratio n Printers configuration has the two tabs: Printers and Classes . Printers tab View the current system’s prin ter configuration by clicki ng on the machine ic[...]

Using the Linux Unified Driver Configurator 179 4. Useful Management Tools Classes tab The Classes tab shows a list of available machine classes. • Refresh: Renews the classes list. • Add Class: Allows you to add a new machine class. • Remove Class: Removes the selected machine class. 8 Ports configuration In this window, you can view the lis[...]

5. Troubleshooting This chapter gives helpful in formation for what to do if you encounter an error. • Paper feeding problems 181 • Power and cable connecting problems 182 • Printing problems 183 • Printing quality problems 187 • Copying problems 195 • Scanning problems 196 • Faxing problems 198 • Operating system problems 200[...]

181 5. 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. • Remove paper from the tray and flex or fan the paper. • Humid conditions may cause s[...]

182 5. 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. If the machine has a ( Power ) butt on on the control , press it. • Disconnect[...]

183 5. 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. The machine is not selected as the default machine. Select your machine as your de[...]

Printing problems 184 5. Troubleshooting The machine does not print. The printer driver may be incorrectly installe d. Uninstall and reinstall the machine’s driver. The machine is malfunctioning. C heck the display message on the control panel to see if the machine is indicating a system error. Contact a service representative. The document size [...]

Printing problems 185 5. Troubleshooting The machine prints, but the text is wrong, garbled, or incomplete. The machine cable is loose or defective. Disconnect the machine cable and reconnect . Try a print job that you have already printed successfully. If possib le, attach the cable and the machine to another computer that you know works and try a[...]

Printing problems 186 5. Troubleshooting Before printing, the machine emit s vapor near the output tray. Using damp paper can cause vapor during printing. This is not a problem. Just keep printing. 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 paper size in th[...]

187 5. Troubleshooting Printing quality problems If the inside of the machine is dirty or paper has been loaded improperly, there might be a redu ction in print quality. See the table below to clear the problem. Condition Suggested solutions Light or faded print • If a vertical white streak or faded area appears on the page, the toner supply is l[...]

Printing quality problems 188 5. Troubleshooting Toner specks • The paper may not meet specificati ons; for ex ample, the paper may be to o moist or rough. • The transfer roller may be dirty. Clean the inside of your machine (see "Cleani ng the machine" on page 70). • The paper path may need cleaning. Contact a service re presentati[...]

Printing quality problems 189 5. 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 th e toner cartridge" on page 66). If white vertical streaks appe[...]

Printing quality problems 190 5. Troubleshooting Vertical repetitive defects If marks repeatedly appear on the printe d side of the page at even intervals: • The toner cartridge may be dama ged. If you still have the same problem, remove the toner cart ridge and, install a new one (see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 66). • Pa[...]

Printing quality problems 191 5. Troubleshooting Toner particles are around bold characters or pictures The toner might not adhere properly to this type of paper. • Change the printer option and try again. Go to Printing Preferences , click the Paper tab, and set the paper type to Rec ycled (see "Opening printing preferences" on page 48[...]

Printing quality problems 192 5. Troubleshooting Curl or wave • Ensure that the paper is loaded properly. • Check the paper type and quality. Both high temperature and humidity can cause paper curl. • Turn the stack of paper over in the tray. Also try rotating the paper 180° in the tray. Wrinkles or creases • Ensure that the paper is loade[...]

Printing quality problems 193 5. Troubleshooting Solid color or black pages • The toner cartridge may not be install ed prop erly. Remove the cartridge and reinsert it. • The toner cartridge may be defective. Remove the toner car tri dge and install a new one (see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 66). • The machine may requir[...]

Printing quality problems 194 5. Troubleshooting Horizontal stripes I f horizontally aligned black streaks or smears appear: • The toner cartridge may be installed improp erly. Remove the cartridge and reinsert it. • The toner cartridge may be defective. Remove the toner car tri dge and install a new one (see "Replacing the toner cartridge[...]

195 5. 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 for ea ch copy" o n page 50). Smears, li nes, marks, or spots appear on copies. • If the defects are on the original, adju[...]

196 5. Troubleshooting Scanning problems Condition Suggested solutions The scanner does not work. • Make sure that you place the original to be scanned face down in the document feeder (see "L oading originals" on page 44). • There may not be enough available memory to hold the docum ent you want to scan. Try the Prescan function to s[...]

Scanning problems 197 5. 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. When the current job is com pleted, try again. • Invalid handl e. • Scanning has failed.[...]

198 5. 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. • Ensure that the power switch is turned on, and the soft power switch on the[...]

Faxing problems 199 5. 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 74). The machine dials a number, but the connection with the o[...]

200 5. 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. Exit all software applications. Remove all software from the s[...]

Operating system problems 201 5. 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. Some parts of graphics, text, or illustrations are missing. Printing the PD[...]

Operating system problems 202 5. 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. Make sure th[...]

Operating system problems 203 5. 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. For the detailed information, refer[...]

Operating system problems 204 5. 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. Problem Possible cause Solution The PostScript file can[...]

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209 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). 8[...]

Glossary 210 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 . BOOTP enables 'diskless workstatio[...]

Glossary 211 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. DHCP also provides a me chanism for allocation of IP addre[...]

Glossary 212 Glossary ECM Error Correction Mode (ECM) is an optional transmission mode built into Class 1 fax machines or fax modems. It automa tically detects and corrects errors in the fax transmission process that are some times caused by telephone line noise. Emulation Emulation is a technique of one machine obtaining the same results as anothe[...]

Glossary 213 Glossary Gateway A connection between computer networ ks, or between a c omputer network and a telephone line. It is very popular, as it is a computer or a network that allows access to anothe r computer or network. Grayscale A shades of gray that represent light and dark portions of an image when color images are converted to gra ysca[...]

Glossary 214 Glossary IPM The Images Per Minute (IPM) is a way of me asuring the speed of a printer. An IPM rate indicates the number of single-sided sheets a printer can complete within one minute. IPP The Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) defin es a standard protocol for printing as well as managing print jobs, media size, resolution, and so forth[...]

Glossary 215 Glossary LDAP The Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) is a netwo rking protocol for querying and modifying directory services running over TCP/IP. LED A Light-Emitting Diod e (LED) is a semiconductor d evice that indicates the status of a machine. MAC address Media Access Control (MAC) address is a unique identi fier associate[...]

Glossary 216 Glossary NetWare A network operating system developed by Novell, Inc. It initially used cooperative multitasking to run various services on a PC , and the network protocols were based on the archetyp al Xerox XNS stack. Today NetWare supports TCP/IP as well as IPX/SPX. OPC Organic Photo Conductor (OPC) is a mech anism that make s a vir[...]

Glossary 217 Glossary PostScript PostScript (PS) is a page description language and programming language used primarily in the electronic an d desktop publishing areas. - that is run in an interpreter to generate an image. Printer Driver A program used to send commands and transfer data from the computer to the printer. Print Media The media like p[...]

Glossary 218 Glossary SMB Server Message Block (SMB) is a network protocol mainly applied to share files, printers, serial ports, and miscellan eous communications between nodes on a network. It also provides an authen ticated Inter-process communication mechanism. SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protoc ol (SMTP) is the standard for e-mail transmissions [...]

Glossary 219 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. UNC Path Uniform Naming Convention (UNC) is a standard way to access[...]

Glossary 220 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. WPA-PSK generates a unique key for each session between a wireless client and the associated WAP for more adva[...]

221 Index Index A address book editing 135 group editing 136 group registering 136 registering 135 using 135 address book setup 135 AnyWeb Print 168 C cleaning inside 70 outside 70 pickup roller 73 scan unit 74 cleaning a machine 70 Confirming 157 control panel 23 convention 13 copy general setup 124 copying basic copying 50 reducing or enlarging c[...]

Index 222 Index G general icons 13 general settings 126 glossary 209 J jam clearing original document 80 clearing paper 82 tips for avoiding paper jams 79 L LCD display browsing the machine status 121 , 124 , 125 , 129 Linux common Linux problems 202 driver installation for USB cable connected 116 driver reinstallation for USB cable c onnected 118 [...]

Index 223 Index envelope 40 labels 41 output support 94 preprinted paper 42 setting the paper size 43 setting the paper type 43 special media 39 print resolution set Linux 149 printer prefer ences Linux 150 Printer Status general information 173 , 175 Printing 46 printing changing the default print settings 139 Linux 148 Macintosh 147 multiple page[...]

Index 224 Index supplies available supplies 60 estimated toner ca rtridge life 63 monitoring the supplies life 68 ordering 60 replacing toner cartridge 66 T toner cartridge estimated lif e 63 handling instructions 62 non-Samsung and re filled 62 redistributing toner 64 replacing the cartridge 66 storing 62 tray adjusting the width and length 36 cha[...]