Samsung SCX 4200 User Manual

Advanced Printing
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Using Overlays
What is an Overlay?
An overlay is text and/or images stored in the computer hard 
disk drive (HDD) as a special file format that can be printed on 
any document. Overlays are often used to take the place of 
preprinted forms and letterhead paper. Rather than using 
preprinted letterhead, you can create an overlay containing the 
exact same information that is currently on your letterhead. To 
print a letter with your company’s letterhead, you do not need 
to load...

Sharing the Printer Locally
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4Sharing the Printer 
Locally
You can connect the printer directly to a selected computer, 
which is called “host computer,” on the network. 
The following procedure is for Windows XP. For other Windows 
OS, refer to the corresponding Windows Users Guide or online 
help.
NOTES: 
• Check the Operating System(s) that are compatible with 
your printer. Please refer to the OS Compatibility section of 
Printer Specifications in your Printer User’s Guide.
• If you need to know...

Using Smart Panel
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5Using Smart Panel
Smart Panel is a program that monitors and informs you of the 
status of the printer, and allows you to customize the printer’s 
settings. If you are a Windows or Macintosh OS user, Smart 
Panel is installed automatically when you install the printer 
software. If you are a Linux OS user, download Smart Panel 
from the Samsung website (www.samsung.com/printer) and 
install.
NOTES:
• To use the this program, you need:
- To check for Operating System(s) that are...

Using Smart Panel
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Changing the Smart Panel 
Program Settings
Right-click the Smart Panel icon on the Windows task bar and 
select 
Options. 
Select the settings you want from the 
Options window.
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Scanning
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6Scanning
Scanning with your machine lets you turn pictures and text into 
digital files on your computer. Then you can fax or e-mail the 
files, display them on your web site or use them to create 
projects that you can print using Samsung SmarThru software 
or the WIA driver.
This chapter includes:
• Scanning Using Samsung SmarThru
• Scanning Process with TWAIN-enabled Software
• Scanning Using the WIA Driver
NOTES: 
• Check the Operating System(s) that are compatible 
with your printer....

Scanning
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The SmarThru 4 window opens.
•Scan To
Allows you to scan an image and save it to an application 
or folder, email it, or publish it on a web site. 
•Image
Allows you to edit an image you have saved as a graphic 
file and send it to a selected application or folder, email it, 
or publish it on a web site. 
•Copy
Allows you to produce professional quality copies. You can 
make black and white or color copies of an image if your 
machine supports it, and customize the copy settings. 
•Print...

Scanning
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Scanning Process with TWAIN-
enabled Software 
If you want to scan documents using other software, you will 
need to use TWAIN-compliant software, such as Adobe 
Photoshop.  The first time you scan with your machine, select 
it as your TWAIN source in the application you use. 
The basic scanning process involves a number of steps:
1Make sure that your machine and computer are turned on 
and properly connected to each other.
2Load the document(s) face up into the DADF (or ADF).
OR
Place a...

Using Your Printer in Linux
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7Using Your Printer in 
Linux 
You can use your machine in a Linux environment. 
This chapter includes:
• Getting Started
• Installing the Unified Linux Driver
• Using the Unified Driver Configurator
• Configuring Printer Properties
• Printing a Document
• Scanning a Document
Getting Started
You need to download Linux software package from the 
Samsung website (www.samsung.com/printer) to install the 
printer and scanner softwares.
Samsung’s Unified Linux Driver package...

Using Your Printer in Linux
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6When the installation is complete, click Finish.
The installation program has added the Unified Driver 
Configurator desktop icon and Samsung Unified Driver 
group to the system menu for your convenience. If you 
have any difficulties, consult the onscreen help that is 
available through your system menu or can otherwise be 
called from the driver package Windows applications, 
such as 
Unified Driver Configurator or Image 
Manager
.
NOTE: Installing the driver in the text...

Using Your Printer in Linux
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Using the Unified Driver 
Configurator
Unified Linux Driver Configurator is a tool primarily intended for 
configuring Printer or MFP devices. Since an MFP device 
combines the printer and scanner, the Unified Linux Driver 
Configurator provides options logically grouped for printer and 
scanner functions. There is also a special MFP port option 
responsible for the regulation of access to an MFP printer and 
scanner via a single I/O channel.
After installing the Unified...