Samsung SCX 4300 User Manual

							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 on your 
computer.
See your computer User’s Guide if you need help.
To the USB port on your computer
NOTE: When using the USB connection, your machine 
provides two USB modes; Fast and Slow. Fast is the default 
mode. Some PC users may experience poor USB function in 
the default mode. If this occurs, select Slow mode to achieve 
successful results. For details about changing the USB mode, 
see page 9.7.
Turning the machine on
1Plug one end of the supplied power cord into the power 
receptacle
 on the machine and the other end into a 
properly grounded AC outlet.
2Press the power switch to turn the machine on. warming 
up please wait
 appears on the display indicating that the 
machine is now on. 
To view your display text in another language, see 
page 2.6.
CAUTION:
• The fuser area inside of the rear cover of your machine 
becomes very hot when in use. Take care not to burn your 
fingers when you access this area.
• Do not disassemble the machine with power on. If you do, 
you may receive an electric shock.
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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
Clear Settings
Changing the display language
To change the language that appears on the control panel, 
follow these steps:
1Press Menu until Machine Setup appears on the top line 
of the display.
2Press OK when Language appears.
3Press the scroll button (  or  ) to select the language you 
want and press 
OK.
4Press Stop/Clear to return to Standby mode.
Using the save modes
Toner save mode
Toner save mode allows your machine to use less toner on each 
page. Activating this mode extends the life of the toner 
cartridge beyond what one would experience in the normal 
mode, but it reduces print quality.
1Press Menu until Toner Save appears on the top line of 
the display.
2Press the scroll button (  or  ) until On appears and press 
OK.
NOTE: When PC-printing, you can also turn on or off Toner 
Save mode in the printer properties. See the 
Software 
Section.
Power save mode
Power save mode allows your machine to reduce power 
consumption when it is not in actual use. You can turn this 
mode on and select a length of time for which the machine 
waits after a job is printed before it switches to a reduced power 
state.
1Press Menu until Machine Setup appears on the top line 
of the display.
2Press the scroll button (  or  ) until Power Save appears 
and press 
OK.
3Press the scroll button (  or  ) until On appears and press 
OK.
4Press the scroll button (  or  ) to select the time setting 
you want and press 
OK.
5Press Stop/Clear to return to Standby mode.
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2.7
Printer software overview
Supplied printer software
You must install the printer software using the supplied printer 
driver CD after you have set up your machine and connected it 
to your computer. For details, see the 
Software Section. 
The printer driver CD provides you with the following software:
Programs for windows
To use your machine as a printer and scanner in Windows, you 
must install the MFP driver. You can install selectively or all the 
following components: 
•
Printer driver- Use this driver to take full advantage of 
your printer’s features.
•
Scanner driver- TWAIN and Windows Image Acquisition 
(WIA) driver are available for scanning documents on your 
machine.
•
Smart Panel- This program allows you to monitor the 
machine’s status and alerts you when an error occurs during 
printing.
•
SmarThru- This is the accompanying Windows-based 
software for your multifunctional machine. Allows you to edit 
a scanned image in many ways using a powerful image 
editor and to send the image by email. You can also open 
another image editor program installed in your Windows, 
like Adobe PhotoShop, from SmarThru.
For details, please refer to the onscreen help supplied on the 
SmarThru program.
Macintosh printer driver
You can print and scan in Macintosh using your machine. For 
information about installing the printer driver in Macintosh, see 
the 
Software Section.
Printer driver features
Your printer drivers support the following standard features:
• Paper source selection
• Paper size, orientation and media type
•Number of copies
The following table lists a general overview of features 
supported by your printer drivers. 
Feature
Printer Driver
WindowsMacintoshLinux
OS 10.3 
~ 10.4 OS 10.5
~10.6
To n e r  s a v e Y N Y
Print quality option Y Y Y
Poster printing Y N N
Multiple pages 
per sheet (N-up)YYY(2,4)
Fit to page printing Y N Y Y
Scale printing Y Y Y
Wa t e r m a r k Y N N
Overlay Y N N
TrueType fonts option N N N
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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)650 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 
80 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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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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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 (
80 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. For the output support to correctly align the 
pages, you need to pull it out appropriately depending on the 
paper size.
NOTES:
• If the output support is incorrectly adjusted, printed pages 
may be mis-aligned or fall.
• 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 out of children’s reach.
1Output support
2Extension
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