Samsung SCX 4200 User Manual

							Getting started
2.8
System requirements
Before you begin, ensure that your system meets the minimum 
requirements.
Windows
Your machine supports the following Windows operating systems. 
NOTE: 
• Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher is the minimum requirement 
for all Windows operating systems.
• Users who have an administrator right can install the 
software.
Operating 
SystemRequirement (recommended)
CPURAMfree HDD 
space
Windows 
2000Pentium II 400 MHz 
(Pentium III 933 MHz)64 MB 
(128 MB)600 MB
Windows 
XPPentium III 933 MHz 
(Pentium IV 1 GHz)128 MB 
(256 MB)1.5 GB
Windows 
2003 
ServerPentium III 933 MHz 
(Pentium IV 1 GHz)128 MB 
(512 MB)1.25 GB to 
2 GB
Windows 
2008 
ServerPentium IV 1 GHz 
(Pentium IV 2 GHz)512 MB 
(2048 MB)10 GB
Windows 
VistaPentium IV 3 GHz 512 MB 
(1024 MB)15 GB
Windows  7 Pentium IV 1 GHz 32-bit 
or 64-bit processor or 
higher1 GB
(2 GB)16 GB
• Support for DirectX 9 graphics with 128 MB 
memory(to enable the Aero theme).
•DVD-R/W Drive
Windows 
Server 
2008 R2Pentium IV 1 GHz(x86) 
or 1.4GHz(x64) 
processors(2GHz or 
faster)512 MB 
(2048MB)10 GB
Macintosh
Linux
Operating 
SystemRequirement (recommended)
CPURAMfree HDD 
space
Mac OS X 
10.4 or 
lower• Intel 
Processor
• Power PC 
G4 / G5• 128 MB for a Power-PC 
based Mac (512 MB)
• 512 MB for an Intel-
based Mac (1 GB)1 GB
Mac OS X 
10.5
• Intel 
Processor
• 867 MHz 
or faster 
Power PC 
G4 / G5512 MB (1 GB) 1 GB
Mac OS X 
10.6
• Intel 
Processor1 GB (2 GB) 1 GB
ItemRequirements (Recommended)
Operating system RedHat 8.0, 9.0 (32 bit)
RedHat Enterprise Linux WS 4, 5 (32/64 bit)
Fedora Core 1~7 (32/64 bit)
Mandrake 9.2 (32 bit), 10.0, 10.1 (32/64 bit)
Mandriva 2005, 2006, 2007 (32/64 bit)
SuSE Linux 8.2, 9.0, 9.1 (32 bit)
SuSE Linux 9.2, 9.3, 10.0, 10.1, 10.2 (32/
64 bit)
SuSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 9, 10 (32/
64 bit)
Ubuntu 6.06, 6.10, 7.04 (32/64 bit)
Debian 3.1, 4.0 (32/64 bit)
CPU Pentium IV 2.4 GHz (IntelCore2)
RAM 512 MB (1024 MB)
free HDD space 1 GB (1 GB)
Software Linux Kernel 2.4 or higher
Glibc 2.2 or higher
CUPS
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							Loading original documents and paper
3.1
3Loading original 
documents and paper
This chapter introduces you to how to load documents and print 
materials into your machine.
This chapter includes:
• Loading document
• Selecting print materials
• Loading paper
• Setting the paper size and type
• Selecting an output location
Loading document
You can use the document glass to load an original document 
for copying and scanning.
1Lift and open the document cover.
2Place the document face down on the document glass 
and align it with the registration guide at the top left 
corner of the glass.
3Close the document cover. Be careful not to move the 
document.
NOTES: 
• Leaving the document cover open while copying may affect 
copy quality and toner consumption.
• Dust on the document glass may cause black spots on the 
printout. Always keep it clean.
• If you are copying a page from a book or magazine, lift the 
document cover until its hinges are caught by the stopper 
and then close the cover. If the book or magazine is thicker 
than 30 mm, start copying with the cover open.
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3.2
Selecting print materials
You can print on a variety of print materials, such as plain 
paper, envelopes, labels, and transparencies. Always use print 
materials that meet the guidelines for use with your machine. 
Paper that does not meet the guidelines outlined in this user’s 
guide may cause the following problems:
• Poor print quality
• Increased paper jams
•Premature wear on the machine.
Properties, such as weight, composition, grain, and moisture 
content, are important factors that affect the machine’s 
performance and the output quality. When you choose print 
materials, consider the following:
• Desired outcome: The paper you choose should be 
appropriate for your project.
• Size: You can use any size paper that fits easily within the 
paper adjusters of the paper input tray.
• Weight: Your machine supports paper weights as follows:
- 16 to 24 lb (60 to 90 g/m
2) bond for the paper input tray
- 16 to 43 lb (60 to 165 g/m
2) bond for the manual feeder. 
• Brightness: Some papers are whiter than others and 
produce sharper, more vibrant images.
• Surface smoothness: The smoothness of the paper affects 
how crisp the printing looks on the paper.
NOTES: 
• Some paper may meet all of the guidelines in this section 
and still not produce satisfactory results. This may be the 
result of improper handling, unacceptable temperature and 
humidity levels, or other variables over which Samsung has 
no control.
• Before purchasing large quantities of paper, ensure that the 
paper meets the requirements specified in this user’s guide. 
CAUTION: Using paper that does not meet these specifications 
may cause problems, requiring repairs. Such repairs are not 
covered by the Samsung warranty or service agreements.
Supported paper types and sizes
TypeSizeDimensionsWeightaCapacityb
Plain paper Letter 215.9 x 279 mm 
(8.5 x 11 inches)• 60 to 90 
g/m2 (16 
to 24 lb 
bond) for 
the paper 
input tray
• 60 to 165 
g/m
2 (16 
to 43 lb 
bond) for 
the 
manual 
feeder•250 
sheets of 
75 g/m
2 
(20 lb 
bond) 
paper for 
the paper 
input tray
•1 sheet of 
paper for 
the 
manual 
feeder Legal 215.9 x 355.6 
mm (8.5 x 14 
inches)
Folio 216 x 330.2 mm 
(8.5 x 13 inches)
A4 210 x 297 mm 
(8.27 x 11.69 
inches)
Oficio 216
 x 343 mm
(8.5 x 13.5 
inches)
JIS B5 182 x 257 mm 
(7.18 x 10.12 
inches)
ISO B5 176 x 250 mm 
(6.93 x 9.84 
inches)
Executive 184.2 x 266.7 
mm (7.25 x 10.5 
inches)
A5 148.5 x 210 mm 
(5.85 x 8.27 
inches)
A6 105 x 148.5 mm 
(4.13 x 5.85 
inches)
Envelope Envelope B5 176 x 250 mm
(6.92 x 9.48 
inches)60 to 90 
g/m
2 (16 to 
24 lb)1 sheet of 
paper for 
the manual 
feeder
Envelope 
Monarch98.4 x 190.5 mm
(3.88 x 7.5 
inches)
Envelope 
COM-10105 x 241 mm
(4.12 x 9.5 
inches)
Envelope DL 110 x 220 mm
(4.33 x 8.66 
inches)
Envelope C5 162 x 229 mm
(6.38 x 9.02 
inches)
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3.3
Paper size supported in each mode
Envelope
(continued)Envelope C6 114 x 162 mm
(4.48 x 6.37 
inches)60 to 90 
g/m2 (16 to 
24 lb)1 sheet of 
paper for 
the manual 
feeder
Transparency Letter, A4 Refer to the Plain 
paper section138 to 148 
g/m
21 sheet of 
paper for 
the manual 
feeder
Labels Letter, Legal, 
Folio, A4, JIS 
B5, ISO B5, 
Executive, 
A5, A6Refer to the Plain 
paper section120 to 150 
g/m
2 (32 to 
40 lb)1 sheet of 
paper for 
the manual 
feeder
Card stock Letter, Legal, 
Folio, A4, JIS 
B5, ISO B5, 
Executive, 
A5, A6Refer to the Plain 
paper section60 to 165 
g/m
2 (16 to 
43 lb)1 sheet of 
paper for 
the manual 
feeder
Minimum size (custom) 76 x 127 mm
(3.0 x 5.0 inches)60 to 165 
g/m
2 (16 to 
43 lb bond)1 sheet of 
paper for 
the manual 
feeder Maximum size (custom) 215.9 x 356 mm
(8.5 x 14 inches)
a If paper weight is over 90 g/m2, load one sheet of paper in the manual feeder.
b Maximum capacity may differ depending on media weight, thickness, and 
environmental conditions.
TypeSizeDimensionsWeightaCapacityb
ModeSizeSource
Copy mode Letter, A4, Legal, Folio, 
Executive, ISO B5, JIS 
B5, A5, A6• paper input tray
• manual feeder
Single  side  printing All sizes supported by the 
machine• paper input tray
• manual feeder
Guidelines for selecting and storing 
print materials
When selecting or loading paper, envelopes, or other print 
materials, keep these guidelines in mind:
• Always use paper and other materials that conform with the 
specifications listed on page 3.2.
• Attempting to print on damp, curled, wrinkled, or torn paper 
can cause paper jams and poor print quality.
• For the best print quality, use only high quality copier grade 
paper specifically recommended for use in laser printers. 
• Avoid using the following paper types:
- Paper with embossed lettering, perforations, or a texture 
   that is too smooth or too rough
- Erasable bond paper
- Multi-paged paper
- Synthetic paper and thermally reactive paper
- 
Carbonless paper and Tracing paper. 
• Use of these types of paper could result in paper jams, 
chemical smells, and damage to your machine.
• Store paper in its ream wrapper until you are ready to use it. 
Place cartons on pallets or shelves, not on the floor. Do not 
place heavy objects on top of the paper, whether it is 
packaged or unpackaged. Keep it away from moisture or 
other conditions that can cause it to wrinkle or curl.
• Store unused materials at temperatures between 15
o C and 
30o C (59o F to 86o F). The relative humidity should be 
between 10% and 70%.
• Store unused paper in a moisture-proof wrap, such as a 
plastic container or bag, to prevent dust and moisture from 
contaminating your paper.
• Load special paper types one sheet at a time through the 
manual feeder to avoid paper jams.
• To prevent materials such as transparencies and label sheets 
from sticking together, remove them as they print out.
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3.4
Guidelines for special materials
Paper TypeGuidelines
Envelopes • Successful printing on envelopes depends upon the 
quality of the envelopes. When selecting envelopes, 
consider the following factors:
- Weight: The weight of the envelope paper should 
not exceed 90 g/m
2 (24 lb) or jamming may 
occur.
- Construction: Prior to printing, envelopes should 
lie flat with less than 6 mm (0.25 inches) curl, and 
should not contain air.
- Condition: Envelopes should not be wrinkled, 
nicked, or otherwise damaged.
- Temperature: You should use envelopes that are 
compatible with the heat and pressure of the 
machine during operation.
• Use only well-constructed envelopes with sharp and 
well creased folds.
• Do not use stamped envelopes.
• Do not use envelopes with clasps, snaps, windows, 
coated lining, self-adhesive seals, or other synthetic 
materials.
• Do not use damaged or poorly made envelopes.
• Be sure the seam at both ends of the envelope 
extends all the way to the corner of the envelope.
• 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 of 208° C (406.4° F) for 0.1 second. 
The extra flaps and strips might cause wrinkling, 
creasing, or jams, and may even damage the fuser.
• For the best print quality, position margins no closer 
than 15 mm (0.6 inches) from the edges of the 
envelope.
• Avoid printing over the area where the envelope’s 
seams meet.
Acceptable
Unacceptable
Transparencies • To avoid damaging the machine, use only 
transparencies designed for use in laser printers.
• Transparencies used in the machine must be able to 
withstand 208° C (406.4° F), the machine’s fusing 
temperature.
• Place them on a flat surface after removing them 
from the machine.
• Do not leave them in the paper tray for long periods 
of time. Dust and dirt may accumulate on them, 
resulting in spotty printing.
• To avoid smudging caused by fingerprints, handle 
them carefully.
• To avoid fading, do not expose printed 
transparencies to prolonged sunlight.
• Ensure that transparencies are not wrinkled, curled, 
or have any torn edges.
Labels • To avoid damaging the machine, use only labels 
designed for use in laser printers.
• When selecting labels, consider the following 
factors:
- Adhesives: The adhesive material should be stable 
at 208° C (406.4° F), the machine’s fusing 
temperature.
- Arrangement: Only use labels with no exposed 
backing between them. Labels can peel off sheets 
that have spaces between the labels, causing 
serious jams.
- Curl: Prior to printing, labels must lie flat with no 
more than 13 mm (5 inches) of curl in any 
direction.
- Condition: Do not use labels with wrinkles, 
bubbles, or other indications of separation.
• 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 labels through the machine 
more than once. The adhesive backing is designed 
for only a single pass through the machine.
• Do not use labels that are separating from the 
backing sheet or are wrinkled, bubbled, or 
otherwise damaged.
Card stock or 
custom-sized 
materials• Do not print on media smaller than 76 mm (3 
inches) wide or 127 mm (5 inches) long.
• In the software application, set margins at least 6.4 
mm (0.25 inches) away from the edges of the 
material.
Paper TypeGuidelines
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3.5
Loading paper
In the paper input tray
Load the print material you use for the majority of your print 
jobs in the paper input tray. The paper input tray can hold a 
maximum of 250 sheets of 20 lb (
75 g/m2) plain paper. 
To load paper, pull open the paper input tray and load paper 
with the side to be printed on face down.
You can load letterhead paper with the design side face down. 
The top edge of the sheet with the l o g o  s h o u l d  be  p l a c e d a t  t h e 
front of the paper input tray.
For details about loading paper in the tray, see page 2.3.
NOTES: 
• If you experience problems with paper feed, place one sheet 
at a time in the manual feeder.
• You can load previously printed paper. The printed side 
should be facing up with an uncurled edge at the front. If 
you experience problems with paper feed, turn the paper 
around. Note that the print quality is not guaranteed.
Preprinted paper • Letterhead must be printed with heat-resistant ink 
that will not melt, vaporize, or release hazardous 
emissions when subjected to the machine’s fusing 
temperature of 208° C (406.4° F) for 0.1 second.
• Letterhead ink must be non-flammable and should 
not adversely affect printer rollers.
• Forms and letterhead should be sealed in a 
moisture-proof wrapping to prevent changes during 
storage.
• Before you load preprinted paper, such as forms and 
letterhead, verify that the ink on the paper is dry. 
During the fusing process, wet ink can come off 
preprinted paper, reducing print quality.
Paper TypeGuidelinesIn the manual feeder
Use the manual feeder to print transparencies, labels, 
envelopes or postcards in addition to making quick runs of 
paper types or sizes that are not currently loaded in the paper 
input tray.
To load print material in the manual feeder:
1Load a sheet of the print material with the side to be 
printed on facing up
 into the center of the manual 
feeder.
Depending on the paper type you are using, keep the 
following loading method:
• Envelopes: load a sheet with the flap side down and with 
the stamp area on the top left side.
• Transparencies: load a sheet with the print side up and 
the top with the adhesive strip entering the machine 
first.
• Labels: load a sheet with the print size up and top short 
edge entering the machine first.
• Preprinted paper: load a sheet with the design face up, 
top edge toward the machine.
• Card: load a sheet with the print side up and the short 
edge entering the machine first.
• Pre printed paper: load a sheet with the printed side 
down and an uncurled edge toward the machine.
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3.6
2Adjust the manual feeder guides to the width of the print 
material without bending it.
3After loading paper, you need to set the paper type and 
size for the manual feeder. See page 3.6 for copying or the 
Software Section for PC-printing.
NOTE: The settings made from the printer driver override the 
settings on the control panel.
4If you want to use the rear cover, open the rear cover.
Tips on using the manual feeder
• Print materials should be loaded face up with the top edge 
going into the manual feeder first and be placed in the 
center of the tray.
• Always load only the print materials specified in the 
Specifications on page 3.2 to avoid paper jams and print 
quality problems.
• When you print on 76 x 127 mm (3 x 5 inches) sized media 
on the manual feeder, open the rear cover to use the rear 
cover.
• Make sure to open the rear cover when you print on 
transparencies. If not, they may tear while exiting the 
machine.
Setting the paper size and type
After loading paper in the paper tray, you need to set the paper 
size and type using the control panel buttons. These settings 
w i l l  a p p l y  t o  C o p y  m o d e .  F o r  P C - p r i n t i n g ,  y o u  n e e d  t o  s e l e c t  t h e  
paper size and type in the application program you use on your 
PC.
1Press Menu until Paper Setting appears on the top line 
of the display.
2Press OK when Paper Size appears.
3Press the scroll button (  or  ) to select the paper tray 
you want to use and press 
OK. 
4Press the scroll button (  or  ) to find the paper size you 
are using and press 
OK. 
5Press Back to return to the upper level.
6Press the scroll button (  or  ) to select Paper Type and 
press 
OK.
7Press the scroll button (  or  ) to find the paper type you 
are using and press 
OK. 
8Press Stop/Clear to return to Standby mode.
Selecting an output location
The machine has two output locations: the rear cover (face up) 
and the output tray (face down).
To use the output tray, make sure that the rear cover is closed. 
To use the rear cover, open the rear cover.
NOTES:
• If paper coming out of the output tray has problems, such as 
excessive curl, try printing to the rear cover.
• To avoid paper jams, do not open or close the rear cover 
while the machine is printing.
Printing to the output tray (Face down)
The output tray collects printed paper face down, in the order 
in which the sheets were printed. The tray should be used for 
most print jobs.
If you use paper which is not long enough to reach the output 
tray, use the scan unit.
To use the scan unit:
1Lift the scan unit. A tab automatically springs up to 
support the cover.
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2Take the paper out manually.
3Close the scan unit. In order to close the cover, push the 
tab to the left and hold it down. Then lower the cover 
carefully until the cover is holding down the tab. Then you 
can move your hand and finish lowering the cover.
Be careful not to pinch your fingers!
NOTES:
• If you continuously print many pages, the surface of the 
output tray may become hot. Be careful not to touch the 
surface, and especially keep children away from the surface.
• The output tray can hold up to 50 sheets of paper. Remove 
the pages so that tray is not overloaded.
Printing to the rear cover (Face up)
Using the rear cover, paper comes out of the machine face up.
Printing from the manual feeder to the rear cover provides a 
straight paper path. Using the rear cover might improve the 
output quality with special materials.
To use the rear cover, open the rear cover by pulling it up. 
CAUTION: The fuser area inside the rear cover of your 
machine becomes very hot when in use. Take care when you 
access this area.
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							Copying
4.1
4Copying
This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for copying 
documents.
This chapter includes:
•Copying
• Changing the settings for each copy
• Using special copy features
• Changing the default settings
• Setting the time out option
Copying
1Place a document on the document glass.
2Customize the copy settings including copy size, darkness, 
and original type, by using the control panel buttons. See 
page 4.1.
If necessary, you can use special copy features, such as 
Poster copying or 2 Up copying. See page 4.3.
3Press Copies and enter the number of copies using the 
scroll button (  or  ), if necessary.
4Press Start to begin copying. 
The display shows the copy processing.
NOTE: You can cancel the copy job during an operation. Press 
Stop/Clear, and the copying will stop.
Changing the settings for each 
copy
The buttons on the control panel let you select all basic copy 
options: darkness, document type and copy size. Set the 
following options for the current copy job before pressing
 Start 
to make copies.
NOTE: If you press Stop/Clear while setting the copy 
options, all of the options you have set for the current copy job 
will be canceled and returned to their default status.
Reduced/Enlarged copy
You can reduce or enlarge the size of a copied image from 50% 
to 200% when you copy original documents from the document 
glass.
To select from the predefined copy sizes:
1Press Menu then Reduce/Enlarge appears. 
2Press the scroll button (  or  ) to select the size setting 
you want and press
 OK.
To fine-tune the size of copies:
1Press Menu then Reduce/Enlarge appears. 
2Press the scroll button (  or  ) until Custom:50-200% 
appears and press 
OK.
3Press the scroll button (  or  ) to enter the copy size you 
want. Pressing and holding the button allows you to 
quickly scroll to the number you want.
4Press OK to save the selection.
NOTE: When you make a reduced copy, black lines may 
appear at the bottom of your copy.
Darkness
If you have an original document containing faint markings and 
dark images, you can adjust the brightness to make a copy that 
is easier to read. 
1Press Menu until Darkness appears on the top line of the 
display.
2Press the scroll button (  or  ) to select the contrast mode 
you want.
• 
Light: works well with dark print.
• 
Normal: works well with standard typed or printed 
documents.
• 
Dark: works well with light print or faint pencil 
markings.
3Press OK to save the selection.
Original type
The original type setting is used to improve the copy quality by 
selecting the document type for the current copy job. 
1Press Menu until Original Type appears on the top line of 
the display.
2Press the scroll button (  or  ) to select the image mode 
you want.
• 
Text: Use for documents containing mostly text.
• 
Text/Photo: Use for documents with mixed text and 
photographs.
• 
Photo: Use when the originals are photographs.
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							Copying
4.2
3Press OK to save the selection.
Changing the default settings
The copy options, including darkness, original type, copy size 
and number of copies, can be set to the most frequently used 
modes. When you copy a document, the default settings are 
used unless they are changed by using the menus on the 
control panel.
To create your own default settings:
1Press Menu until Copy Setup appears on the top line of 
the display. 
2Press OK when Default-Change appears.
3Press the scroll button (  or  ) to select a setup option 
and press 
OK.
4Press the scroll button (  or  ) to change the setting or 
enter the value and press 
OK.
5Repeat steps 3 through 4, as needed.
6Press Stop/Clear to return to Standby mode.
NOTE: While you are setting copy options, pressing Stop/
Clear
 cancels the changed settings and restores their default 
status.
Using special copy features
Clone copying
This feature prints multiple image copies from the original 
document on a single page. The number of images is 
automatically determined by the original image and paper size.
1Place the document to be copied on the document glass, 
and close the cover. 
2Press Menu until Special Copy appears on the top line of 
the display.
3Press the scroll button (  or  ) until Clone appears and 
press 
OK.
4Customize the copy settings including copy size, darkness, 
and original type, by using the control panel buttons. See 
page 4.1.
NOTE: You cannot adjust the copy size using the Reduce/
Enlarge menu while making a clone copy.
5Press Start to begin copying.
Auto Fit copying
This feature automatically reduces or enlarges the original 
image to fit on the paper currently loaded in the machine.
NOTE: When the size of the document you want to copy is not 
same as the size of the paper loaded, this function 
automatically adjusts the size of the document to fit the paper. 
You can not adjust the copy size manually.
1Load the document to be copied on the document glass, 
and close the cover.
2Press Menu until Special Copy appears on the top line of 
the display.
3Press the scroll button (  or  ) until Auto Fit appears and 
press 
OK.
4Customize the copy settings including copy size, darkness, 
and original type, by using the control panel buttons. See 
page 4.1.
NOTE: You cannot adjust the copy size using the Reduce/
Enlarge menu while Auto Fit copying is enabled.
5Press Start to begin copying.
ID Card copying
You can copy both sides of the ID Card like a drivers licence to 
a single side of paper.
When you copy using this feature, the machine prints one side 
of the card on the upper half of the paper and the other side on 
the lower half without reducing the size of the original.
If the loaded card is larger than the printable area, some 
portions may not be printed.
1Place the ID Card to be copied on the document glass and 
close the cover. 
2Press Menu until Special Copy appears on the top line of 
the display.
3Press the scroll button (  or  ) until ID Card copy 
appears and press 
OK.
4Customize the copy settings including copy size, darkness, 
and original type, by using the control panel buttons. See 
page 4.1.
5Press Start to begin copying.
Your machine begins scanning the front side and will then  
display 
Set Backside.
6Open the document cover and flip the document over. 
Close the cover.
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