Samsung SCX 4300 User Manual

							SCX-4300 Series
Multi Functional Printer
User’s Guide
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© 2008 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
This manual is provided for information purposes only. All information included herein is subject to change without notice. Samsung Electronics is not 
responsible for any direct or indirect damages, arising from or related to use of this manual.
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contact SAMSUNG worldwide
If you have any comments or questions regarding Samsung products, contact the Samsung customer care center.
COUNTRY/REG
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CENTER WEB SITE
ARGENTINE0800-333-3733 www.samsung.com/ar
AUSTRALIA1300 362 603 www.samsung.com/au
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BELARUS810-800-500-55-500 www.samsung/ua
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BELGIUM02 201 2418 www.samsung.com/be 
(Dutch)
www.samsung.com/be_fr 
(French)
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REPUBLIC800-SAMSUNG 
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Samsung Zrt., česká organizační složka, Oasis Florenc, 
Sokolovská394/17, 180 00, Praha 8
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1800 110011
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www.samsung.com/ua_ru
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(0900-7267864) (€ 
0,10/min)www.samsung.com/nl
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786)www.samsung.com/nz
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RUSSIA8-800-555-55-55 www.samsung.ru
SINGAPORE1800-SAMSUNG 
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SLOVAKIA0800-SAMSUNG 
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678)www.samsung.com/es
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www.samsung.com/ua_ru
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CONTENTS
1. Introduction
Special features  ..................................................................................................................... 1.1
Understanding component locations .......................................................................................... 1.2
2. Getting started
Setting up your machine
Finding more information  ........................................................................................................ 2.1
Selecting a location  ................................................................................................................ 2.2
Installing the toner cartridge  ................................................................................................... 2.2
Loading paper  ....................................................................................................................... 2.3
Making connections  ................................................................................................................ 2.5
Turning the machine on  .......................................................................................................... 2.5
Setting up the machine system
Overview of control panel menus  ............................................................................................. 2.6
Changing the display language ................................................................................................. 2.6
Using the save modes ............................................................................................................. 2.6
Printer software overview
Supplied printer software  ........................................................................................................ 2.7
Printer driver features ............................................................................................................. 2.7
System requirements  ............................................................................................................. 2.8
3. Loading original documents and paper
Loading document .................................................................................................................. 3.1
Selecting print materials  ......................................................................................................... 3.2
Loading paper  ....................................................................................................................... 3.5
Setting the paper size and type ................................................................................................ 3.6
Selecting an output location  .................................................................................................... 3.6
4. Copying
Copying ................................................................................................................................ 4.1
Changing the settings for each copy  ......................................................................................... 4.1
Changing the default settings  .................................................................................................. 4.2
Using special copy features  ..................................................................................................... 4.2
Setting the time out option ...................................................................................................... 4.3
5. Basic printing
Printing a document  ............................................................................................................... 5.1
Canceling a print job  .............................................................................................................. 5.1
6. Scanning
Scanning basics  ..................................................................................................................... 6.1
7. Ordering toner cartridge
Toner cartridges  .................................................................................................................... 7.1
How to purchase  .................................................................................................................... 7.1
8. Maintenance
Printing reports ...................................................................................................................... 8.1
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Clearing memory  ................................................................................................................... 8.1
Cleaning your machine  ........................................................................................................... 8.1
Maintaining the toner cartridge  ................................................................................................ 8.3
Consumable and replacement parts  .......................................................................................... 8.4
9. Troubleshooting
Clearing paper jams  ............................................................................................................... 9.1
Understanding the Status LED  ................................................................................................. 9.3
Understanding display messages  .............................................................................................. 9.4
Solving other problems  ........................................................................................................... 9.5
10. Specifications
General specifications  ...........................................................................................................  10.1
Scanner and copier specifications  ...........................................................................................  10.1
Printer specifications  ............................................................................................................  10.2
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safety information
IMPORTANT SAFETY SYMBOLS AND PRECAUTIONS
What the icons and signs in this user’s guide mean:
These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others. Follow them explicitly. After reading this section, keep it in a safe 
place for future reference. WARNINGHazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTIONHazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury or property damage.
CAUTIONTo reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your laser MFP, follow these basic safety 
precautions:
Do NOT attempt.
Do NOT disassemble.
Do NOT touch.
Follow directions explicitly.
Unplug the power plug from the wall socket.
Make sure the MFP is grounded to prevent electric shock.
Call the service center for help.
1.Read and understand all instructions.
2.Use common sense whenever operating electrical appliances.
3.Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the machine and in the literature accompanying the machine.
4.If an operating instruction appears to conflict with safety information, heed the safety information. You may have misunderstood the 
operating instruction. If you cannot resolve the conflict, contact your sales or service representative for assistance.
5.Unplug the machine from the AC wall socket and/or telephone jack before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use only 
a damp cloth for cleaning.
6.Do not place the machine on an unstable cart, stand or table. It may fall, causing serious damage.
7.Your machine should never be placed on, near or over a radiator, heater, air conditioner or ventilation duct.
8.Do not allow anything to rest on the power. Do not locate your machine where the cords will be abused by persons walking on them.
9.Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords. This can diminish performance, and may result in the risk of fire or electric shock.
10.Do not allow pets to chew on the AC power, telephone or PC interface cords.
11.Never push objects of any kind into the machine through case or cabinet openings. They may touch dangerous voltage points, 
creating a risk of fire or shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the machine.
12.To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the machine. Take it to a qualified service technician when repair work is 
required. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly could cause 
electric shock when the unit is subsequently used.
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LASER SAFETY STATEMENT
The printer is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS 21 CFR, chapter 1 Subchapter J for Class I(1) laser products, and 
elsewhere is certified as a Class I laser product conforming to the requirements of IEC 825.
Class I laser products are not considered to be hazardous. The laser system and printer are designed so there is never any human access to 
laser radiation above a Class I level during normal operation, user maintenance or prescribed service condition.
WARNING 
Never operate or service the printer with the protective cover removed from Laser/Scanner assembly. The reflected beam, although invisible, 
can damage your eyes.
When using this product, these basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons: 13.Unplug the machine from the telephone jack, PC and AC wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the 
following conditions:
• When any part of the power cord, plug or connecting cable is damaged or frayed.
• If liquid has been spilled into the machine. 
• If the machine has been exposed to rain or water.
• If the machine does not operate properly after instructions have been followed.
• If the machine has been dropped, or the cabinet appears damaged.
• If the machine exhibits a sudden and distinct change in performance.
14.Adjust only those controls covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage, and 
may require extensive work by a qualified service technician to restore the machine to normal operation.
15.Avoid using this machine during a lightning storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. If possible, unplug the 
AC power and telephone cord for the duration of the lightning storm.
16.The Power cord supplied with your machine should be used for safe operation. If you are using a cord which is longer than 2 m with 
110 V machine, then it should be 16 AWG
a or bigger.
17.Use only No.26 AWG or larger telephone line cord.
18.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
a. AWG: American Wire Gauge
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OZONE SAFETY
During normal operation, this machine produces ozone. The ozone produced does not present a hazard to the operator. However, it is 
advisable that the machine be operated in a well ventilated area.
If you need additional information about ozone, request your nearest Samsung dealer.
POWER SAVER
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 extended period of time, power consumption is automatically lowered. 
ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered U.S. marks. 
For more information on the ENERGY STAR program see http://www.energystar.gov 
RECYCLING
Recycle or dispose of the packaging material for this product in an environmentally responsible manner.
CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT (WASTE ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT)
(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its 
working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, separate this from other types of 
wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. 
Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of where and 
how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling. 
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed 
with other commercial wastes for disposal.
RADIO FREQUENCY EMISSIONS
FCC Information to the User
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and 
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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 against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses 
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to 
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause 
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to 
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or experienced radio TV technician for help.
Change or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the users authority to oper-
ate the equipment.
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