Samsung SCX 4200 User Manual

Introduction
1.1
 1Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this Samsung multifunctional 
product. Your machine provides printing, copying, and scanning 
functions!
This chapter includes:
• Special features
• Understanding component locations
Special features
Your new machine is equipped with special features that 
improve the print quality. You can:
Print with excellent quality and speed
• You can print up to 600 dpi X 600 dpi. See the Software 
Section
.
• Your machine prints A4-sized paper at up to 18...

Introduction
1.2
Understanding component 
locations
These are the main components of your machine:
Front view
1document cover6manual feeder guides
2document glass7paper input tray
3control panel8manual feeder
4front cover9output tray
5toner cartridge10scan unit
Rear view
1rear cover3power receptacle
2USB port4power switch
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Introduction
1.3
Control panel functions
SCX-4200/ SCX-4200R
1Displays the current status and prompts during an operation. 
2Status- Shows the status of your machine. See page 9.3.
3Menu- Enters Menu mode and scrolls through the available menus.
4Scroll through the options available in the selected menu.
5OK- Confirms the selection on the display.
6Back- Sends you back to the upper menu level.
7Copies- Allows you to enter the number of copies.
8Stop/Clear- Stops an operation at any time.
In Standby mode,...

Getting started
2.1
2Getting started
This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for setting up 
your machine.
This chapter includes:
Setting up your machine
• Selecting a location
• Installing the toner cartridge
• Loading paper
• Making connections
• Turning the machine on
Setting up the machine system
• Overview of control panel menus
• Changing the display language
• Using the save modes
Printer software overview
• Supplied printer software
• Printer driver features
• System requirements
Setting...

Getting started
2.2
Selecting a location
Select a level, stable place with adequate space for air 
circulation. Allow extra space for opening covers and trays. 
The area should be well-ventilated and away from direct 
sunlight or sources of heat, cold, and humidity. Do not set the 
machine close to the edge of your desk or table. 
Clearance space
•Front: 482.6 mm (enough space so that the paper tray can 
be removed)
•
Back: 100 mm (enough space for ventilation)
•
Right: 100 mm (enough space for...

Getting started
2.3
CAUTION:
• To prevent damage, do not expose the toner cartridge to 
light for more than a few minutes. Cover it with a piece of 
paper, if left exposed for more than a few minutes.
• Do not touch the green underside of the toner cartridge. Use 
the handle on the toner cartridge to avoid touching this area.
5Hold the toner cartridge by the handle. Slowly insert the 
toner cartridge into the opening in the machine. 
6Tabs on the sides of the toner cartridge and corresponding 
grooves...

Getting started
2.4
4Pay attention to the paper limit mark on both inside walls 
of the paper input tray. Paper overloading may cause 
paper jams.
5Insert and slide the paper input tray back into the 
machine.
NOTE: After you load paper, you need to set up your machine 
for the paper type and size you loaded. See page 3.6 for 
copying, or the 
Software Section for PC-printing. The 
settings made from the printer driver override the settings on 
the control panel.
Changing the size of the paper in the...

Getting started
2.5
3Squeeze the paper width guide, as shown and slide it to 
the stack of paper until it lightly touches the side of the 
stack.
NOTES:
• Do not push the paper width guide far enough to cause the 
materials to warp.
• If you do not adjust the paper width guide, it may cause 
paper jams.
Making connections
1Connect a USB cable to the USB connector on your 
machine. You need to buy a USB 2.0 compliant cable that 
is not longer than 3 m.
2Connect the other end of the cable to the USB port...

Getting started
2.6
Setting up the machine system
Overview of control panel menus
The control panel provides access to various menus to set up 
the machine or use the machine’s functions. They can be 
accessed by pressing 
Menu. 
Refer to the following diagram.
Reduce/Enlarge
Darkness
Original Type
Special Copy
Off
Clone
Auto Fit
ID Card Copy
2 UP
Poster
Toner Save
Paper SettingPaper Size
Paper Type
Copy SetupDefault-Change
Timeout
Report
Machine SetupLanguage
Power Save
USB mode
MaintenanceClean Drum...

Getting started
2.7
Printer software overview
Supplied printer software
After you have set up your machine and connected it to your 
computer, you must install the printer software. If you are a 
Windows or Macintosh OS, install the software from the 
supplied CD and if you are a Linux OS user, download the 
software from the Samsung website (www.samsung.com/
printer) and install. For details, see the 
Software Section. :
Programs for windows
To use your machine as a printer and scanner in Windows, you...