Samsung SCX 4500W User Manual

							4.1   
4 Loading originals and print 
media
This chapter introduces you how to load originals and print media into 
your machine.
This chapter includes:
• Loading originals
• Selecting print media
• Loading paper in the tray
• Setting the paper size and type
Loading originals
You can use the scanner glass to load an original for copying and 
scanning.
1Lift and open the scanner lid.
2Place the original face down on the scanner glass and align it with 
the registration guide at the bottom left corner of the glass.
3Close the scanner lid.   
Note
• Leaving the scanner lid open while copying may affect copy 
quality and toner consumption.
• Dust on the scanner glass may cause black spots on the 
printout. Always keep it clean. (Page 8.3)
• If you want to copy a book-like documentation such as 
magazine, start copying with the scanner lid open.
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Selecting print media
You can print on a variety of print media, such as plain paper, labels, and 
transparencies. Always use print media that meet the guidelines for use 
with your machine. Print media 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:
• The type, size and weight of the print media for your machine are 
described later in this section.
• Desired outcome: The print media you choose should be appropriate 
for your project.
• Brightness: Some print media are whiter than others and produce 
sharper, more vibrant images.
• Surface smoothness: The smoothness of the print media affects how 
crisp the printing looks on the paper.
Caution 
Using print media that does not meet these specifications may 
cause problems, requiring repairs. Such repairs are not covered 
by Samsung’s warranty or service agreements.
Note
• Some print media 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 print media, ensure that it 
meets the requirements specified in this user’s guide. 
Guidelines for selecting and storing print media
When selecting or loading paper, or other print materials, keep these 
guidelines in mind:
• Always use print media that conform with the specifications listed on 
page 4.3.
• 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 machines. 
• Avoid using the following media 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 print media 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 print media at temperatures between 15 °C and 30 °C. 
The relative humidity should be between 10% and 70%.
• Store unused print media in a moisture-proof wrap, such as a plastic 
container or bag, to prevent dust and moisture from contaminating 
your paper.
• Load special media types one sheet at a time through the tray to avoid 
paper jams.
• To prevent print media, such as transparencies and label sheets, from 
sticking together, remove them as they print out.
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							4.3   
Specifications on print media
Note 
• Due to the nature of the product, the envelope type of media cannot be used with your machine. 
•Use the print media type mentioned below only.     
    
Note 
•When you use the thick paper (90 to 120 g/m2, 24 to 32 lb bond), select Thick Paper in the paper type. See 4.6 page.
• When you use the thin paper (under 70 g/m
2, under 19 lb bond), select Thin Paper in the paper type. See 4.6 page.
• When you use the recycled paper, select Recycled Paper in the paper type. See 4.6 page. 
Media sizes supported in each mode 
Ty p eSizeDimensionsWeighta
a. If media weight is over 105 g/m2 (28lb bond), load a paper into the tray one by one.
Capacityb
b. Maximum capacity may differ depending on media weight, thickness, and environmental conditions.
Plain paperLetter 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 inches)
60 to 120 g/m2 (16 to 32 lb 
bond) for the tray100 sheets of 75 g/m2 
(20 lb bond) paper for the 
tray A4 210 x 297 mm (8.26 x 11.69 inches)
JIS B5 182 x 257 mm (7.16 x 10.11 inches)
ISO B5 176 x 250 mm (6.93 x 9.84 inches) 
A5 148 x 210 mm (5.82 x 8.26 inches)
A6 105 x 148 mm (4.13 x 5.82 inches)
Executive 184 x 267 mm (7.25 x 10.5 inches)
Transparency
c
c.Recommended media: Transparency for a Laser Printers produced by HP, Xerox and 3M.
It is not recommended to use paperbacked transparencies such as Xerox 3R91334, which can cause a jam or be scratched. 
Letter, A4 Refer to the Plain paper section138 to 146 g/m2 (37 to 39 lb 
bond)1 sheet for the tray
Labels Letter, A4 Refer to the Plain paper section120 to 150 g/m
2 (32 to 40 lb 
bond)1 sheet for the tray
Card stock Letter, A4 Refer to the Plain paper section60 to 120 g/m
2 (16 to 32 lb 
bond)1 sheet for the tray
Minimum size (custom) 105 x 148 mm (4.13 x 5.83 inches)
60 to 120 g/m
2 (16 to 32 lb bond) for the tray
Maximum size (custom) 216 x 297 mm (8.5 x 11.69 inches)
ModeSizeSource
Copy mode Letter, A4, Executive, JIS B5, A5, A6tray
Single side printing Letter, A4, Executive, JIS B5, ISO B5, A5, A6, custom
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							4.4   
Guidelines for special print media
Media typeGuidelines
Transparencies • To avoid damaging the machine, use only 
transparencies designed for use in laser 
machines.
• Transparencies used in the machine must be 
able to withstand the machine’s fusing 
temperature. Check your machine’s specification 
to view the fusing temperature, see page 11.1.
• 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.
Caution 
Recommended media: Transparency for a 
Color Laser Printers produced by HP, 
Xerox and 3M. It is not recommended to 
use paperbacked transparencies such as 
Xerox 3R91334, which can cause a jam or 
be scratched.
Note If your machine does not feed the 
transparency print media properly, put a 
blank sheet of paper under the 
transparency, and try again. 
Labels • To avoid damaging the machine, use only labels 
designed for use in laser machines.
• When selecting labels, consider the following 
factors:
-  Adhesives: The adhesive material should be 
stable at your machine’s fusing temperature. 
Check your machine’s specification to view the 
fusing temperature, see page 11.1.
-  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 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 105 mm wide 
or 148 mm long.
• In the software application, set margins at least 
6.4 mm away from the edges of the material.
Note If you experience jams with card stock 
feeding, turn the paper around and try 
again.
Preprinted 
paper• Letterhead must be printed with heat-resistant 
ink that will not melt, vaporize, or release 
hazardous emissions when subjected to the 
printer’s fusing temperature for 0.1 second. 
Check your machine’s specification to view the 
fusing temperature, see page 11.1.
• 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.
Media typeGuidelines
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							4.5   
Loading paper in the tray
Load the print media you use for the majority of your print jobs in the tray. 
The tray can hold a maximum of 100 sheets of 75 g/m2 (20 lb bond) plain 
paper. 
1Press the tray open button, then the tray pops out. Pull the tray 
completely out.     
Note
When the tray does not close properly, pull the tray half way out 
and try again.
2Place paper with the side you want to print facing down.
3Align the tray with the slot, and slide it into the machine.
    
4After loading paper, set the paper type and size for the tray. See 
Software section for PC-printing.  
Note
• You can load previously printed paper. The printed side should 
be facing up with an uncurled edge at the rear. If you 
experience problems with paper feed, turn the paper around. 
Note that print quality is not guaranteed. 
Changing the paper size in the tray
To load different sizes of paper, such as custom-sized paper, you need to 
adjust the paper guides.     
1Adjust the paper length guide to the desired paper length. It is 
preset to Letter or A4 size depending on the country. To load 
another size, hold the lever and move the length guide to the 
corresponding position.
Note
• The tray is preset to Letter or A4 size, depending on your 
country.
• For example, if you want to change the size to Letter, hold the 
lever at the back of the tray, and rotate the lever clockwise.  
1paper length guide
2paper width guide
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							4.6   
2After inserting paper into the tray, while pinching the paper width 
guide as shown, move it toward the stack of paper until it lightly 
touches the side of the stack. Do not press the guide too tightly to 
the edge of the paper; the guide may bend the paper. 
Note
• Do not push the paper width guides far enough to cause the 
materials to warp.
• If you do not adjust the paper width guides, it may cause paper 
jams.  
Setting the paper size and type
The settings you change remain in effect only while you are using the 
current program. To make your changes permanent, make them in the 
Printers folder.
Note 
The following procedure is for Windows XP. For other Windows 
OS, refer to the corresponding Windows Users Guide or online 
help.
1Click the Start button on the computer screen.
2Select Printers and Faxes.
3Right-click on the printer driver icon and select Printing 
Preferences.
4Click the Paper tab, and change the settings on Paper Options.
5Click OK.
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							5.1   
5 Copying
This chapter gives you information about using your machine as a copy 
machine.
This chapter includes:
• Copying originals
• Changing the settings for each copy
Copying originals
This is the normal and usual procedure for copying your originals.
1Load originals place a single original face down on the scanner 
glass.    
2Customize the copy settings including copy size, darkness, and 
paper size, by using the control panel buttons.
3Press Copies and select the number of copies using up/down 
arrows, if necessary.
Press Start Copy on the control panel to begin copying.
Changing the settings for each copy
Your machine provides settings for copying so that you can quickly and 
easily make a copy. However, if you want to change the options for each 
copy, use the copy function buttons on the control panel.
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. Or, they will automatically 
return to their default status after the machine completes the 
copy in progress.
Note
• Leaving the scanner lid open while copying may affect copy 
quality and toner consumption.
• To cancel the current copy job, press Stop/Clear on the control 
panel. 
• If you want to copy a book-like documentation such as 
magazine, start copying with the scanner lid open.
Reducing or enlarging copies
You can reduce or enlarge the size of a copied image from 50% to 199%.
1Press Reduce/Enlarge. 
2Press up/down arrows to select the setting you want.
Note
When you make a reduced copy, black lines may appear at the 
bottom of your copy
Changing the darkness
If you have an original containing faint markings and dark images, you 
can adjust the brightness to make a copy that is easier to read. 
1Press Darkness. 
2Press up/down arrows to select the setting you want. 
Note
If you select the higher value, you will get the darker and clearer 
print-out, but the toner consumption will be getting high. 
Setting the paper size
1Ensure that you have installed the printer driver with the provided     
Printer Software CD.
2Click Windows Start > Programs or All Programs > Samsung 
SCX-4500W Series > Smart Panel.
3Click Printer Setting.
4Click Copy > Paper Size. Select the appropriate value from the 
dropdown list, and then click Apply.
Selecting the type of original
1Ensure that you have installed the printer driver with the provided     
Printer Software CD.
2Click Windows Start > Programs or All Programs > Samsung 
SCX-4500W Series > Smart Panel.
3Click Printer Setting.
4Click Copy > Original Type. Select the appropriate value from the 
dropdown list, and then click Apply.
•Text: Use for originals containing mostly text.
•Text/Photo: Use for originals with mixed text and photographs.
•Photo: Use when originals are photographs. 
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							6.1   
6 Scanning
Scanning with your machine lets you turn hard copy originals into digital 
files.
Refer to the Scanning part of Software section. 
This chapter includes:
• Scanning basics
• Scanning to an application using a local connection
• Setting scan information in Samsung Scan Manager
Scanning basics
Your machine offers the following ways to scan an image using a local 
connection:
• Via one of the preset imaging applications. Scanning an image 
launches the selected application, enabling you to control the 
scanning process. 
• Via the SmarThru™ program supplied with your machine. Scanning 
an image launches SmarThru™ and enables you to control the 
scanning process.
• Via the Windows Images Acquisition (WIA) driver. See the Software 
Section.
• Via the TWAIN-compliant software: You can use other software 
including Adobe Photoshop Deluxe and Adobe Photoshop.
Scanning to an application using a local 
connection
1Make sure that your machine and computer are turned on and 
properly connected to each other.
2Load originals place a single original face down on the scanner 
glass. 
3Press Scan to PC, then the scanned image will be stored on your 
computer.
Note
• To add or delete the folder where the scanned file is saved, add 
or delete the application program in Samsung Scan Manager 
>Set Scan Button.
• You can use Twain driver to scan quickly in Samsung Scan 
Manager program.
• You can also scan by pressing Window’s Start > Control 
Panel > Samsung Scan Manager > Quick Scan.
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							6.2   
Setting scan information in Samsung Scan 
Manager
You can find out about Samsung Scan Manager program information 
and installed scan drivers condition. Also, you can change scan settings 
and add or delete the folders where scanned documents to computer are 
save in Samsung Scan Manager program. 
Note
Scan Manager program can only be used in the Window and 
Macintosh system. If you use the Macintosh, See Software 
section. 
1Press Start > Control Panel > Samsung Scan Manager.
Samsung Scan Manager Administration appears.
Note
You can open Samsung Scan Manager by pressing the Smart 
Panel icons right in the window task bar. 
2Select the appropriate machine from the Samsung Scan Manager.
3Press Properties.
4 Set Scan Button allows you to change the saving destination and 
scan settings, add or delete application program and format files. 
You can change the scanning machine by using Change Port. 
(Local or Network) 
5Press OK after setting is done.
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							7.1   
7 Basic printing
This chapter explains common printing tasks. Your machine allows you to 
print from various Windows, Macintosh, or Linux applications. 
Note
The following procedure is for Windows operating system. 
For Linux and Macintosh, see Software section.
Printing a document
The exact steps for printing a document may vary depending on the 
application you use.
1Open the document you want to print.
2Select Print from the File menu. The Print window is displayed. It 
may look slightly different depending on your application. 
3Select your printer driver from the Selet Printer list.
4To start the print job, click OK or Print in the Print window.
For details about printing, see 
Software section.
Canceling a print job
If the print job is waiting in a print queue or print spooler, such as the 
printer group in Windows, delete the job as follows:
1Click the Windows Start menu.
2For Windows 2000, select Settings and then Printers.
For Windows XP/2003, select Printers and Faxes.
For Windows Vista/2008, select Control Panel and than Printers.
For Windows 7, select Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > 
Devices and Printers.
For Windows Server 2008 R2, select Control Panel > Hardware > 
Devices and Printers.
3For Windows 2000, XP, 2003, 2008 and Vista, double-click your 
machine.
For Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, right click your 
printer icon > context menus > See what’ s printing.
4From the Document menu, select Cancel.
Note
You can also access this window by simply double-clicking the 
printer icon at the bottom right corner of the Windows desktop.
You can also cancel the current job by pressing Stop/Clear on the control 
panel.
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