Samsung SCX 4601 User Manual

							About this user’s guide_ 21
FINDING MORE INFORMATION
You can find information for setting up and using your machine from the following resources, either as a print-out or on screen .
MATERIAL NAMEDESCRIPTION
Quick Install Guide
This guide provides basic information on setting up your machine.
User’s Guide This guide provides you with step-by-step instructions for using your machine’s full features, and contains information for mai nta
 ining 
your machine, troubleshooting, and replacing supplies. 
Machine Driver Help This help provides you with help information on printer driver and instructions for setting up the options for printing (See U si
 ng help on 
page 53).
Samsung website If you have Internet access, you can get help, support, machine drivers, manuals, and order information from the Samsung websit e, 
www.samsung.com/printer.
Downloadable 
software You can download useful software programs from the Samsung website. 
•
SyncThru
TM Web Admin Service:  convenient for network administrators who need to manage many machines simultaneously. 
This program is for network model only. (http://solution.samsungprinter.com)
• Samsung AnyWeb Print:  helps personal users to screen-capture the website screen in Windows Internet Explorer easily. 
(http://solution.samsungprinter.com/personal/anywebprint)
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							Features of your new product_ 22
features of your new product
Your new machine is equipped with a number of special features that improve the quality of the documents you print.
SPECIAL FEATURES
Print with excellent quality and speed
Handle many different types of printable material
Create professional documents
Save time and money
Print in various environments
•You can print with a resolution of up to 1200 x 1200 dpi 
effective output.
• Your machine prints A4-sized paper at up to 22 ppm and 
letter-sized paper at up to 23 ppm.
• Ma
nual tray supports plain paper in various sizes, letterhead, 
envelopes, labels, custom-sized media, postcards, and 
heavy paper.
• The 250-sheet tray supports plain paper.
• Prin
t Watermarks. You can customize your documents with 
words, such as “Confidential” (See Using watermarks on 
page 55).
• Print Posters. The text and pictures of each page of your 
document are magnified and printed across the sheet of 
paper and can then be taped together to form a poster (See 
Printing posters on page 54).
• You can use preprinted forms with plain paper (SeeUsing 
overlay on page 55).
• To s
ave paper, you can print multiple pages on one single 
sheet of paper (See Printing multiple pages on one sheet of 
paper on page 54).
• This machine automatically conserves electricity by 
substantially reducing power consumption when not in use.
• To save paper, you can print on both sides of the paper 
(manual) (See Printing on both sides of paper (Manual) on 
page 54).
• You 
can print with various operating system such as 
Windows, Linux and Macintosh systems (See System 
requirements on page 30).
• Your machine is equipped with a USB interface and a 
network interface.
Copy originals in several formats
Scan the originals and send it right away
Set a specific time to transmit a Fax
IPv6
•Your machine can copy multiple image copies from the 
original document on a single page (See 2-up or 4-up 
copying (N-up) on page 61).
• The print quality and image size may be adjusted and 
enhance at the same time.
• Sc
an in color and use the precise compressions of JPEG, 
TIFF and PDF formats.
• Quickly scan and send files to multiple destinations using 
Networks scanning (See For network connected machine 
on page 63).
• Yo
u can specify a certain time to transmit the fax and also 
send the fax to several stored destinations.
• After the transmission, the machine may print out the fax 
reports according to the setting.
This machine supports IPv6.
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							Features of your new product_ 23
FEATURES BY MODELS
The machine is designed to support all of your document needs from printing and copying to more advanced networking solutions for your business. 
Some features and optional goods may not be available depending on models or countries.
Features by models include:
( ●: Included, ○: Optional, Blank: Not available) 
FEATURES
SCX-4600(K) 
SCX-4605K 
SCX-4610K
SCX-4623F(K)SCX-4623FNSCX-4623FH
Print●● ● ●
Duplex (2-sided) printing (manual)●● ● ●
Copy●● ● ●
FAX●● ●
Network PC fax●● ●
Fax to PC (Samsung Scan & Fax Manager)●● ●
On hook dial●● ●
Handset●
USB 2.0●● ● ●
Network Interface Ethernet 10/100 Base TX wired LAN●
IPv6●
SyncThru™ Web Service●
Print Screen●● ●
Document Feeder●● ●
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							Introduction_ 24
2.introduction
This chapter gives you an overview of your machine:
This chapter includes:
•Machine overview
• Control panel overview (SCX-4623 Series)
• Control panel overview (SCX-4600 Series)
• Understanding the Status LED
• Introducing the useful buttons
• Turning on the machine
  
MACHINE OVERVIEW
Front view
This illustration may differ from your machine depending on its model. 
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Document feeder coveraFront door handleDocument output trayScanner glass
Document feeder width 
guidesaHandleControl panelHandsetb
Document feeder input trayaTray 1Toner cartridgeScan unit
Document feeder output trayaManual trayManual tray paper width 
guidesScan unit close buttonc
Output supportFront doorScanner lid
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Rear view
This illustration may differ from your machine depending on its model. 
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a. SCX-4623F(K), SCX- 4623FN, SCX-4623FH
b. SCX-4623FH
c. This button is used when you close the scan unit.
Network porta
a. SCX-4623FN
Power receptacle
USB portRear door
Telephone line socketb
b. SCX-4623F(K), SCX- 4623FN, SCX-4623FH
Rear door handle
Extension telephone socket 
(EXT)b
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CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW (SCX-4623 SERIES)
 
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This control panel may differ from your machine depending on its model.
ID Copy You can copy both sides of an ID Card such as a driver’s license to a single side of paper (See ID card copying on 
page 61).
2Print screenPrints the active screen displayed on the monitor (See Print screen button on page 28).
(SCX-4623F(K), SCX-4623FH only)
Reduce/Enlarge Makes a copy smaller or larger than the original. (SCX-4623FN only)
DisplayShows the current status and prompts during an operation.
StatusShows the status of your machine (See Understanding the Status LED on page 28).
 (Fax)Activates fax mode.
 (Copy)
Activates copy mode.
 (Scan) Activates scan mode.
Arrow Scroll through the options available in the selected menu, and increase or decrease values.
MenuEnters Menu mode and scrolls through the available menus (See Machine status and advanced feature on page 77).
OK
Confirms the selection on the screen.
BackSends you back to the upper menu level.
Numeric keypad
Dials fax number, and enters the number value for document copies or other options.
Address BookAllows you to store frequently used fax 
numbers or search for stored fax numbers.
Redial/PauseIn standby mode, redials the last number. Also in edit mode, inserts a pause into a fax number.
On Hook DialEnables you dial a number with the receiver on the hook.
StartStarts a job.
Stop/ClearStops an operation at any time. The pop-up window appears on the screen showing the current job that the user can stop or 
resume.
Power
You can turn the power on and off (See Power button on page 28).
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CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW (SCX-4600 SERIES)
 
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3 
4 
5 
6 
7 
8 
9
 
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This control panel may differ from your machine depending on its model.
Display Shows the current status and prompts during an operation.
StatusShows the status of your machine (See Understanding the Status LED on page 28).
Arrow
Scroll through the options available in the selected menu, and increase or decrease values.
MenuEnters Menu mode and scrolls through the available menus (See Machine status and advanced feature on page 77).
OKConfirms the selection on the screen.
BackSends you back to the upper menu level.
ID CopyYou can copy both sides of the ID Card like a driver’s license to a single side of paper (See ID card copying on page 61).
Scan to
Sends scanned data (See Scanning originals and sending to your computer (Scan to PC) on page 63).
Print screenPrints the active screen displayed on the monitor (See Print screen button on page 28).
Stop/ClearStops an operation at any time. The pop-up window appears on the screen showing the current job that the user can stop or 
resume.
Start
Starts a job.
PowerYou can turn the power on and off (See Power button on page 28).
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							Introduction_ 28
UNDERSTANDING THE STATUS LED
•The machine is off-line.
•The machine is in power saver mode. When 
data is received, or any button is pressed, it 
switches to on-line automatically.
•When the backlight slowly blinks, the machine 
is receiving data from the computer.
•When the backlight blinks rapidly, the 
machine is printing data. 
•A minor error has occurred and the machine is 
waiting for the error to be cleared. Check the 
display message. When the problem is 
cleared, the machine resumes. 
• Sm
all amount of toner is left in the cartridge. 
The estimated cartridge lifea
a. Estimated cartridge life means the expected or estimated toner cartridge life, which indicates the average capacity of print-outs and is 
designed pursuant to ISO/IEC  19752. The number of pages may be 
af

fected by operating environment, printing interval, media type, and 
media size. Some amount of toner may remain in the cartridge even 
when  End of life Replace new cart  appears and the printer stops 
printing. (See  www.samsung.com/printer  for current information.) 
•
A 
toner cartridge has almost reached the end 
of its estimated cartridge lifea. It is 
recommended to replace the toner cartridge 
(Se e Replacing the toner cartridge on 
page  107 ).
• A 
paper jam has occurred (See  Clearing 
paper jams on page  93).
• T
he cover is opened. Close the cover.
•T
here is no paper in the tray. Load paper in 
the tray.
• T
he machine has stopped due to a major 
error. Check the display message (See 
Understanding display messages on 
page  95).   of toner is close. 
Prepare a new cartridge for replacement. You 
m
 ay temporarily increase the printing quality 
by redistributing the toner. (See 
Redistributing toner on page  91 .)
The color of the status LED indicates the machines current status.
 
Samsung does not recommend using a non-genuine Samsung toner 
cartridge such as one that is refilled or remanufactured. Samsung 
cannot guarantee a non-genuine Samsung toner cartridges quality. 
Service or repair required as a result of using non-genuine Samsung 
toner cartridges will not be covered under the machine warranty. 
 Check the message on the display. Follow the instructions in the 
message or refer to troubleshooting part (See Understanding display 
messages on page
 95 ). If the problem persists, call for service.
 All printing errors will be appear in the Smart Panel program window. If 
the problem persists, call for service.
INTRODUCING THE USEFUL BUTTONS
Menu  button
When you want to know the machine status and set your machine to use an 
advanced feature, click the  Menu button (See  Machine status and 
advanced feature on page  77).
Power  button
When you want to turn the power off, press this button until  Power Down 
appear. Choose  Yes, to turn the power off. This button can also be used to 
turn the machine on.
•T
he machine is in ready mode.
•The machine’s power is off.
Print screen button
 Supported optional devices and features may differ according to your 
model. Please check your model name. 
(See  Features by Models on page  23 ).
Press the  Prin
 t Screen button:
 • The page will be printed on the default page like A4, Letter.
• You can only use this function with a USB-connect machine. 
•Pri
nt Screen  can only be used with Windows and Mac OS.
• You can only use this function if the machine driver is installed.
TURNING ON THE MACHINE
Plug in the power cord, the machine will be turned on.
 If you want to turn the power off, press the  Power button until Power 
Down  appear on the display. 
STATUSDESCRIPTION
Off
GreenBlinking
On The machine is on-line and can be used.
RedBlinking
On
STATUSDESCRIPTION
Off
OnThe machine is in power save mode.
MESSAGEDESCRIPTION
ActiveThe machine prints the active screen displayed on the 
monitor.
FullThe machine prints the whole screen displayed on the 
monitor.
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							Getting started_ 29
3.getting started
This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions fo r setting up the USB connected machine and software.
This chapter includes:
•Setting up the hardware
• Supplied software
• System requirements •
Installing USB connected machine’s driver
• Sharing your machine locally
  
 Supported optional devices and features may differ according to your 
model. Please check your model name. 
(See  Features by Models on page  23).
SETTING UP THE HARDWARE
This section shows the steps to set up the hardware, as is explained in the 
Quick Install Guide. Make sure you read the Quick Install Guide first and 
follow the steps below:
1. Sel
ect a stable location.
Select a level, stable place with adequate space for air circulation. Allow 
ex
tra space to open covers and trays. 
The area should be well ventilated and away from direct sunlight or 
so
 urces of heat, cold, and humidity. Do not set the machine close to the 
edge of your desk or table.
Printing is suitable for altitudes under 1,000 m (3,281 ft.). Refer to the 
altitude setting to optimize your printing (See Altitude adjustment on 
page  41 ).
Place the machine on a flat, stable surface so that there is no incline 
gre
 ater than 2 mm (0.08 inch). Otherwise, printing quality may be  affected.
2.
Unpack the machine and check all the enclosed items.
3. R
emove all tape.
4.I
nstall the toner cartridge.
5.L
oad paper (See Loading paper in the tray on page  47 ).
6. M
ake sure that all cables are connected to the machine. 
7.T
urn the machine on.
 
This equipment will be inoperable when mains power fails.
SUPPLIED SOFTWARE
After you have set up your machine and connected it to your computer. You 
must install the printer and scanner software. If you are a Windows, 
Macintosh OS user, install the software from the supplied CD and if you are 
a Linux OS user, download the software from the Samsung website 
(www.samsung.com/printer) and install.
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							•Printer driver  :  Use this driver to take full advantage of 
y
our machine’s features.
• Sc
anner driver  :  TWAIN and Windows Image 
Ac
quisition (WIA) drivers are available for scanning 
documents on your machine.
• Sm
art Panel  :  This program allows you to monitor the 
m
achine’s status and alerts you when an error occurs 
during printing.
• Sm
arThrua : 
a. Allows you to edit a scanned image in various ways using a powerful  im
 age editor and to send the image by email. You can also open 
another image editor program, such as Adobe Photoshop, from 
SmarThru. For details, refer to the on screen help supplied on the 
SmarThru program (See  Smarthru on page 83 ).
•
P
rinter driver  :  Use this driver to take full advantage of 
y
our machine’s features.
• Sc
anner driver  :  TWAIN driver is available for 
s
canning documents on your machine.
• Sm
art Panel  :  This program allows you to monitor the 
m
achine’s status and alerts you when an error occurs 
during printing.
• Sa
msung Scan & Fax Manager  :  You can find out 
ab
out Scan & Fax Manager program information and 
installed scan drivers condition.
• Se
tIP  : Use this program to set your machine’s TCP/IP 
addresses.
• Unified Linux Driver  :  Use this driver to take full 
a
dvantage of your machine’s features.
• SANE  :  Use this driver to scan documents.
• Sm
art Panel  :  This program allows you to monitor the 
m
achine’s status and alerts you when an error occurs 
during printing.
• Se
tIP  : Use this program to set your machine’s TCP/IP 
ad
dresses. This program is the accompanying 
W

indows-based software for your multifunctional 
machine. 
• Sa
msung Scan & Fax Manager  :  You can find out 
ab
out Scan & Fax Manager program information and 
installed scan drivers condition.
• Se
tIP  : Use this program to set your machine’s TCP/IP 
ad
dresses.
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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Before you begin, ensure that your system meets the following 
requirements:
Windows
Your machine supports the following Windows operating systems. •
Su
pport for DirectX 9 graphics with 128 MB memory 
(to enable the Aero theme).
•DVD-R/W Drive
 • Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher is the minimum requirement for all 
Windows operating systems.
• Users who have an administrator right can install the software.
• W
indows Terminal Services  is compatible with this machine.
Macintosh
•Intel 
Processors
• Po
werPC G4/ 
G5 •
128
 MB for a 
PowerPC based 
Mac (512 MB)
• 512
 MB for a 
Intel-based Mac 
(1 GB)
• In
tel 
Processors
• 8
67 MHz or 
faster Power 
PC G4/ G5
• In
tel 
Processors
OSCONTENTS
Windows
Macintosh
Linux
OPERATING SYSTEMREQUIREMENT (RECOMMENDED)
CPURAMFREE HDD SPACE
Windows 2000 Pentium II 400 MHz 
(Pentium III 933 MHz) 64 MB  
(128 MB)600 MB
Windows XP
Pentium III 933 MHz 
(Pentium IV 1 GHz) 128 MB 
 
(256 MB) 1.5 GB
Windows 
Server 2003 Pentium III 933 MHz 
(Pentium IV 1 GHz) 128 MB 
 
(512 MB) 1.25 GB to 
 
2 GB
Windows 
Server 2008 Pentium IV 1 GHz 
(Pentium IV 2 GHz) 512 MB 
 
(2048 MB) 10 GB
Windows Vista
Pentium IV 3 GHz 512 MB   
(1024 MB) 15 GB
Windows 7
Pentium IV 1 GHz 32-bit 
or 64-bit processor or 
higher 1 GB (2 
GB)
16 GB
Windows 
Server 2008 R2 Pentium IV 1 GHz (x86) 
or 1.4 GHz (x64) 
processors (2 GHz or 
faster) 512 MB 
 
(2048 MB) 10 GB
OPERATING 
SYSTEMREQUIREMENTS (RECOMMENDED)
CPURAMFREE HDD SPACE
Mac OS X 
10.3 ~ 10.41 GB
Mac OS X 
10.5512 MB (1 GB) 1 GB
Mac OS X 
10.61 GB (2 GB) 1 GB
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