Samsung SCX 5530FN User Manual

Advanced Printing
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Using Watermarks
The Watermark option allows you to print text over an existing 
document. For example, you may want to have large gray 
letters reading “DRAFT” or “CONFIDENTIAL” printed diagonally 
across the first page or all pages of a document. 
There are several predefined watermarks that come with the 
printer, and they can be modified, or you can add new ones to 
the list. 
Using an Existing Watermark
1To change the print settings from your software 
application, access...

Advanced Printing
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Using Overlays
What is an Overlay?
An overlay is text and/or images stored in the computer hard 
disk drive (HDD) as a special file format that can be printed on 
any document. Overlays are often used to take the place of 
preprinted forms and letterhead paper. Rather than using 
preprinted letterhead, you can create an overlay containing the 
exact same information that is currently on your letterhead. To 
print a letter with your company’s letterhead, you do not need 
to load...

Using Windows PostScript Driver
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4Using Windows 
PostScript Driver
If you want to use the PostScript driver provided with your 
system CD-ROM to print a document.
PPDs, in combination with the PostScript driver, access printer 
features and allow the computer to communicate with the 
printer. An installation program for the PPDs is provided on the 
supplied software CD-ROM. 
This chapter includes:
Printer Settings
You can use the printer properties window, which allows you to 
access all of the...

Using Direct Print Utility
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5Using Direct Print Utility
This chapter explains how to use Direct Print 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 was created, it may not be able  to be printed using the...

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 Windows 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...

Using Smart Panel
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7Using 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. 
Smart Panel is installed automatically when you 
install the printer software.
NOTES:
• To use this program, you need:
- Windows 98 or higher (Windows NT 4.0 can be used only for network-supported printers.) To check for Operating 
System(s) that are compatible with your printer, refer to 
Printer Specifications in your...

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...

Scanning
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8Scanning
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 web 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
• Scanning Process with TWAIN-enabled Software
• Scanning Using the WIA Driver
NOTES: 
• Check the Operating System(s) that are compatible with your printer....

Scanning
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Using Samsung SmarThru
Follow these steps to start scanning using the SmarThru:
1Make sure that your machine and computer are turned on 
and properly connected to each other. 
2Place your photograph or page on the document glass 
or ADF.
3Once you have installed Samsung SmarThru, you will see 
the 
SmarThru 4 icon on your desktop. Double-click the 
SmarThru 4 icon.
The SmarThru 4 window opens.
•Scan To
Allows you to scan an image and save it to an application 
or folder, email it, or publish...

Scanning
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•Settings
Customizing settings of Scan To basic functions. Allows 
you to customize settings for 
Application, E-mail, OCR, 
and 
Web functions.
5Click the service icon according to your job.
6SmarThru 4 opens for the selected service. Adjust the 
scan settings. 
7To start scanning, click Scan. 
NOTE: If you want to cancel the scan job, click Cancel.
Using Onscreen Help File
For more information about SmarThru, click   at the top right 
corner of the window. The SmarThru Help window opens...