Samsung SCX 4623FN User Manual

							SCX-4600 Series
SCX-4623 Series
Multi Functional Printer
User’s Guide
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COPYRIGHT 
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CONTENT 
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9 Safety information
13 Regulatory information
20 About this user’s guide
22 Features of your new product
INTRODUCTION 
24
 24 Machine overview
24 Front view
25 Rear view
 26 Control panel overview (SCX-4623 Series)
 27 Control panel overview (SCX-4600 Series)
 28 Understanding the Status LED
 28 Introducing the useful buttons
28 Menu button
28 Power button
28 Print screen button
 28 Turning on the machine
GETTING STARTED 
29
 29 Setting up the hardware
 29 Supplied software
 30 System requirements
30 Windows
30 Macintosh
31 Linux
 31 Installing USB connected machine’s driver
31 Windows
31 Macintosh
32 Linux
 33 Sharing your machine locally
33 Windows
33 Macintosh
NETWORK SETUP 
35
 35 Network environment
 35 Introducing useful network programs
35 SyncThru™ Web Service
35 SyncThru™ Web Admin Service
35 Samsung AnyWeb Print
35 SetIP
 35 Using a wired network
35 Printing Network Configuration report
36 Setting IP address
37 Network parameter setting
37 Restoring factory default settings
 37 Installing wired network or USB connected machine’s driver
37 Windows
38 Macintosh
39 Linux
 39 IPv6 Configuration
39 Activating IPv6
39 Setting IPv6 addresses
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40 Connecting SyncThru™ Web Service
BASIC SETUP 
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 41 Altitude adjustment
 41 Changing the display language
 41 Setting the date and time
 41 Changing the clock mode
 42 Changing the default mode
 42 Setting sounds
42 Speaker, ringer, key sound, and alarm sound
42 Speaker volume
 42 Entering characters using the number keypad
42 Entering alphanumeric characters
42 Keypad letters and numbers
42 Correcting numbers or names
42 Inserting a pause
 43 Using the save modes
43 Using the toner saving feature
43 Using the power saving feature
 43 Setting the default tray and paper
43 In the control panel
43 In the computer
 44 Setting job timeout
MEDIA AND TRAY 
45
 45 Preparing originals
 45 Loading originals
45 On the scanner glass
46 In the document feeder
 46 Selecting print media
46 Guidelines to select the print media
46 Media sizes supported in each mode
 46 Changing the tray size
 47 Loading paper in the tray
47 Tray 1
47 Manual tray
 48 Printing on special media
49 Envelope
49 Transparency
49 Labels
50 Card stock/Custom-sized paper
50 Letterhead/ Preprinted paper
50 Photo
50 Glossy
 50 Setting the paper size and type
50 Setting the paper size
50 Setting the paper type
50 Setting the paper source
 51 Using the output support
51 Stacking papers firmly
51 Getting the small sized printout
PRINTING 
52
 52 Printer driver features
52 Printer driver
 52 Basic printing
53 Canceling a print job
 53 Opening printing preferences
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53 Using a favorite setting
 53 Using help
 53 Using special print features
54 Printing multiple pages on one sheet of paper
54 Printing posters
54 Printing booklets (Manual)
54 Printing on both sides of paper (Manual)
55 Change percentage of your document
55 Fitting your document to a selected paper size
55 Using watermarks
55 Using overlay
56 Advanced Options
 56 Changing the default print settings
 56 Setting your machine as a default machine
 57 Printing to a file (PRN)
 57 Macintosh printing
57 Printing a document
57 Changing printer settings
58 Printing multiple pages on one sheet of paper
 58 Linux printing
58 Printing from applications
58 Printing files
59 Configuring Printer Properties
COPYING 
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 60 Basic copy
 60 Changing the settings for each copy
60 Changing the darkness
60 Selecting the type of originals
60 Reducing or enlarging copies
 61 Changing the default copy settings
 61 Using special copy features
61 ID card copying
61 2-up or 4-up copying (N-up)
61 Poster copying
62 Clone copying
62 Erasing background images
 62 Deciding the form of copy output 
 62 Setting copy timeout
SCANNING 
63
 63 Basic scanning method
 63 Scanning originals and sending to your computer (Scan to PC)
63 For USB connected machine
63 For network connected machine
 64 Using Samsung Scan Manager
64 Set Scan Button tab
65 Change Port tab
 65 Scanning with TWAIN-enabled software
 65 Scanning using the WIA driver
65 Windows XP
65 Windows Vista
65 Windows 7
 65 Macintosh scanning
66 Scanning with USB
66 Scanning with network
 66 Linux Scanning
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66 Scanning
67 Adding Job Type Settings
67 Using the Image Manager
FAXING 
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 69 Preparing to fax
 69 Using a fax in your computer
69 Sending a fax
69 Receiving a fax
 70 Sending a fax in your machine
70 Setting the fax header
71 Sending a fax 
71 Sending a fax manually
71 Confirming a transmission
71 Automatic redialing
71 Redialing the last number
71 Sending a fax to multiple destinations
71 Delaying a fax transmission
72 Sending a priority fax
 72 Receiving a fax in your machine
72 Changing the receive modes
73 Receiving manually in Tel mode
73 Receiving automatically in Answering Machine/Fax mode
73 Receiving faxes manually using an extension telephone
73 Receiving faxes using DRPD mode
73 Receiving in secure receiving mode
73 Activating secure receiving mode
74 Receiving faxes in memory
 74 Adjusting the document settings
74 Resolution
74 Darkness
 74 Forwarding a fax to another destination
74 Forwarding a sent fax to another destination
75 Forwarding a received fax to another destination
 75 Setting up address book
75 Speed dial numbers
75 Group dial numbers
76 Searching Address Book for an entry
 76 Printing sent fax report automatically
MACHINE STATUS AND ADVANCED FEATURE 
77
 77 Fax setup
77 Changing the fax setup options
77 Sending
77 Receiving
78 Change Default
78 Auto Report
 78 Copy setup
78 Changing the copy setup options
79 Change Default
 79 Printing a report
 79 Clearing memory
 80 Network
 80 Menu overview
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MANAGEMENT TOOLS 
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 82 Introducing useful management tools
 82 Using SyncThru™ Web Service
82 To access SyncThru™ Web Service:
82 SyncThru™ Web Service overview
82 Setting the contact information
 83 Using the Smart Panel program
83 Understanding Smart Panel
83 Changing the Smart Panel Program Settings
 83 Smarthru
83 Starting SmarThru
84 Using SmarThru
 84 Using SetIP program
84 Windows
85 Macintosh
85 Linux
 85 Using the Linux Unified Driver Configurator
85 Opening the Unified Driver Configurator
85 Printers configuration
86 Scanners configuration
87 Ports configuration
MAINTENANCE 
88
 88 Printing a machine report
 88 Monitoring the supplies life
 88 Using toner low alert
 88 Finding the serial number
 88 Cleaning the machine
88 Cleaning the outside
88 Cleaning the inside
89 Cleaning the scan unit
 89 Storing the Toner cartridge
90 Handling instructions
90 Use of non-Samsung and refilled toner cartridge
90 Estimated cartridge life
 90 Tips for moving & storing your machine
TROUBLESHOOTING 
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 91 Redistributing toner
 91 Clearing original document jams
 92 Tips for avoiding paper curls
 92 Tips for avoiding paper jams
 93 Clearing paper jams
93 In tray 1
93 In the manual tray
93 Inside the machine
94 In exit area
 95 Understanding display messages
95 Checking display messages
 98 Solving other problems
98 Power problems
98 Paper feeding problems
99 Printing problems
100 Printing quality problems
102 Copying problems
103 Scanning problems
104 Fax problems
104 Samsung Scan Manager Problem
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104 Common Windows problems
105 Common Linux problems
106 Common Macintosh problems
SUPPLIES AND ACCESSORIES 
107
 107 How to purchase
 107 Available supplies
 107 Available maintenance parts
 107 Replacing the toner cartridge
 108 Checking replaceable’s lifespan
SPECIFICATIONS 
109
 109 Hardware specifications
 109 Environmental specifications
 110 Electrical specifications
 111 Print media specifications 
CONTACT SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE 
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safety information
These warnings and precautions are included in order to prevent injury to you and others, as well as preventing any 
potential damage to your machine. Be sure to read and understand all of these instructions before using the machine.
Use common sense for operating any electrical appliance and whenever using your machine. Also, follow all warnings and 
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nstructions marked on the machine and in the accompanying literature. After reading this section, keep it in a safe place 
for future reference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY SYMBOLS
This section explains the meanings of all icons and signs in the users guide. These safety symbols are in order, according to  the degree of 
danger.
Explanation of all icons and signs used in the user’s guide:
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
 Warning
Warning Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury or death.
Caution H
 azards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury or property damage.
Do not attempt.
Do not disassemble.
Do not touch.
Unplug the power cord from the wall socket.
Make sure the machine is grounded to prevent electric shock.
Call the service center for help.
Follow directions explicitly.
D
 o not use if the power cord is damaged or if the 
electrical outlet is not grounded.
►  This could result in electric shock or fire.  Do not bend, or place heavy objects on the power 
cord. 
►
 Stepping on or allowing the power cord to be 
crushed by a heavy object could result in electric 
shock or fire. 
Do not place anything on top of the machine (water, 
small metal or heavy objects, candles, lit cigarettes, 
etc).
►  This could result in electric shock or fire.  Do not remove the plug by pulling on the cord; do not 
handle the plug with wet hands. 
►
 This could result in electric shock or fire. 
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 Caution
OPERATING METHOD
 Caution
If the machine gets overheated, it releases smoke, 
makes strange noises, or generates an odd odor, 
immediately turn off the power switch and unplug the 
machine.
► This could result in electric shock or fire. 
During an electrical storm or for a period of 
non-operation, remove the power plug from the 
electrical outlet. 
►  This could result in electric shock or fire.  If the plug does not easily enter the electrical outlet, do not 
attempt to force it in. 
►  Call an electrician to change the electrical outlet, or this 
could result in electric shock.
Be careful, the paper output area is hot. 
►  Burns could occur.  Do not allow pets to chew on the AC power, telephone or PC 
interface cords.
►  This could result in electric shock or fire. 
If the machine has been dropped, or if the cabinet appears 
damaged, unplug the machine from all interface connections 
and request assistance from qualified service personnel.
►  Otherwise, this could result in electric shock or fire. If the machine does not operate properly after these 
instructions have been followed, unplug the machine from all 
interface connections and request assistance from qualified 
service personnel.
►
 Otherwise, this could result in electric shock or fire.
If the machine exhibits a sudden and distinct change in 
performance, unplug the machine from all interface 
connections and request assistance from qualified service 
personnel.
►  Otherwise, this could result in electric shock or fire.
Do not forcefully pull the paper out during printing.
► It can cause damage to the machine. When printing large quantities, the bottom part of the 
paper output area may get hot. Do not allow children 
to touch. 
►
 You may be burned.
Be careful not to put your hand between the machine 
and paper tray.
►  You may get injured. When removing jammed paper, do not use tweezers 
or sharp metal objects. 
►
 It can cause damage to the machine.
Do not block or push objects into the ventilation opening.
►  This could result in elevated component temperatures which 
can cause damage or fire. Do not allow too many papers to stack up in the paper output 
tray.
►  It could cause damage to the machine. 
Use care to avoid paper cuts when replacing paper or removing 
jammed paper. 
►  You may get hurt. This machines power interception device is the power cord. 
►
 To switch off the power supply, remove the power cord from 
the electrical outlet. 
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