Samsung SCX 4824FN User Manual

Using Direct Printing Utility (SCX-4x28 Series)
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5Using Direct Printing 
Utility (SCX-4x28 
Series)
This chapter explains how to use Direct Printing Utility to print PDF 
files without having to open the files.
CAUTION 
• You can not print PDF files that are restricted to print. Deactivate the printing restriction feature, and retry 
printing.
• You can not print PDF files that  are restricted by a password. 
Deactivate the password feature, and retry printing.
• Depending on how a PDF file wa s...

Sharing the Printer Locally
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6Sharing the Printer 
Locally
You can connect the printer directly to a selected computer, 
which is called “host computer,” on the network. 
The following procedure is for  Windows XP. For other Windows 
OS, refer to the corresponding Wi ndows Users Guide or online 
help.
NOTES: 
• Check the Operating System(s) that are compatible with  your printer. Please refer to the OS Compatibility section of 
Printer Specifications in your Printer User’s Guide.
• If you need to know...

Scanning
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7Scanning
Scanning with your machine lets you turn pictures and text into 
digital files on your computer.  Then you can fax or e-mail the 
files, display them on your we b site or use them to create 
projects that you can print using Samsung SmarThru software 
or the WIA driver.
This chapter includes:
• Scanning Using Samsung SmarThru Office
• Scanning Process with TWAIN-enabled Software
• Scanning Using the WIA Driver
NOTES: 
• Check the Operating System(s) that are compatible  with your...

Scanning
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- Send by E-mail: To send documents by E-mail while 
working within the 
SmarThru Office.
To send scanned images or  documents by e-mail, you 
must have a mail client program, like Outlook Express, 
which has been set up with your e-mail account.
- 
Send by FTP: To upload a document file to server 
while working within the 
SmarThru Office.
- 
Send by Fax: To send documents by Local or Network 
fax machine while working within the 
SmarThru 
Office
.
4Click Scan on the tool bar of SmarThru...

Scanning
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3Open an application, such as PhotoDeluxe or Photoshop. 
4Open the TWAIN window and set the scan options.
5Scan and save your scanned image.
NOTE: You need to follow the program’s instructions for 
acquiring an image. Please refe r to the user’s guide of the 
application.
Scanning Using the WIA Driver
Your machine also supports the Windows Image Acquisition 
(WIA) driver for scanning images. WIA is one of the standard 
components provided by Microsoft
® Windows® XP and works 
with digital...

Using Smart Panel
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8Using Smart Panel
Smart Panel is a program that monitors and informs you of the 
status of the printer, and allows you to customize the printer’s 
settings. If you are a Windows  or Macintosh OS user, Smart 
Panel is installed automatically when you install the printer 
software. If you are a Linux OS  user, download Smart Panel 
from the Samsung website ( www.samsung.com/printer) and 
install.
NOTES:
• To use this program, you need:
- To check for Operating System(s) that are...

Using Smart Panel
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Driver Setting (Only for Windows)
You can use the printer properties window, which allows you to 
access all of the printer options you need for using your 
printer.
 For details, See “Printer Settings” on page 14.
Opening the Troubleshooting 
Guide
Using the troubleshooting guide, you can view solutions for 
error status problems.
Right-click (in Windows or Linux ) or click (in Mac OS X) the 
Smart Panel icon and select 
Troubleshooting Guide.
Using Printer Settings Utility
Using...

Using Your Printer in Linux
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9Using Your Printer in 
Linux 
You can use your machine in a Linux environment. 
This chapter includes:
• Getting Started
• Installing the Unified Linux Driver
• Using the Unified Driver Configurator
• Configuring Printer Properties
• Printing a Document
• Scanning a Document
Getting Started
You need to download Linux software package from the 
Samsung website (www.samsung.com/printer) to install the 
printer softwares.  
Samsung’s Unified Linux Driver package contains...

Using Your Printer in Linux
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6When the installation is complete, click Finish.
The installation program has added the Unified Driver 
Configurator desktop icon  and Samsung Unified Driver 
group to the system menu for your convenience. If you 
have any difficulties, consul t the onscreen help that is 
available through your system  menu or can otherwise be 
called from the driver package windows applications, 
such as 
Unified Driver Configurator or Image 
Manager
.
NOTE: Installing the driver in the...

Using Your Printer in Linux
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Using the Unified Driver 
Configurator
Unified Linux Driver Configurator is a tool primarily intended for 
configuring Printer or MFP devices. Since an MFP device 
combines the printer and scanner, the Unified Linux Driver 
Configurator provides options logically grouped for printer and 
scanner functions. There is also a special MFP port option 
responsible for the regulation of  access to an MFP printer and 
scanner via a single I/O channel.
After installing the Unified...