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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 printer properties. See “Printing a 
Document” on page 13. 
2Click the Extras tab, and select the desired watermark 
from the 
Watermark drop-down list. You will see the 
selected watermark in the preview image. 
3Click OK and start printing. 
NOTE: The preview image shows how the page will look when 
it is printed.
Creating a Watermark
1To change the print settings from your software 
application, access printer properties. See “Printing a 
Document” on page 13. 
2Click the Extras tab, and click the Edit button in the 
Watermark section. The Edit Watermark window 
appears. 
3Enter a text message in the Watermark Message box. 
You can enter up to 40 characters. The message displays 
in the preview window.
When the 
First Page Only box is checked, the watermark 
prints on the first page only.
4Select watermark options. 
You can select the font name, style, size, or grayscale level 
from the 
Font Attributes section and set the angle of the 
watermark from the 
Message Angle section. 
5Click Add to add a new watermark to the list.   
6When you have finished editing, click OK and start 
printing. 
To stop printing the watermark, select 
 from 
the 
Watermark drop-down list. 
Editing a Watermark
1To change the print settings from your software 
application, access printer properties. See “Printing a 
Document” on page 13. 
2Click the Extras tab and click the Edit button in the 
Watermark section. The Edit Watermark window 
appears.
3Select the watermark you want to edit from the Current 
Watermarks
 list and change the watermark message and 
options. 
4Click Update to save the changes.
5Click OK until you exit the Print window. 
Deleting a Watermark
1To change the print settings from your software 
application, access printer properties. See “Printing a 
Document” on page 13.
2From the Extras tab, click the Edit button in the 
Watermark section. The 
Edit Watermark window 
appears. 
3Select the watermark you want to delete from the Current 
Watermarks
 list and click Delete. 
4Click OK until you exit the Print window.
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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 preprinted letterhead paper in the printer. You need only 
tell the printer to print the letterhead overlay on your 
document.
Creating a New Page Overlay
To use a page overlay, you must create a new page overlay 
containing your logo or image.
1Create or open a document containing text or an image for 
use in a new page overlay. Position the items exactly as 
you wish them to appear when printed as an overlay.
2To save the document as an overlay, access printer 
properties. See “Printing a Document” on page 13.
3Click the Extras tab, and click Edit button in the Overlay 
section. 
4In the Edit Overlay window, click Create Overlay. 
5In the Create Overlay window, type a name of up to eight 
characters in the 
File name box. Select the destination 
path, if necessary. (The default is C:\Formover).
6Click Save. The name appears on the Overlay List box. 
7Click OK or Yes to finish creating. 
The file is not printed. Instead it is stored on your 
computer hard disk drive. 
NOTE: The overlay document size must be the same as the 
documents you print with the overlay. Do not create an overlay 
with a watermark. 
WORLD BEST
Dear ABC
Regards
WORLD BEST
Using a Page Overlay
After an overlay has been created, it is ready to be printed with 
your document. To print an overlay with a document:
1Create or open the document you want to print. 
2To change the print settings from your software 
application, access printer properties. See “Printing a 
Document” on page 13. 
3Click the Extras tab. 
4Select the desired overlay from the Overlay drop-down 
list box. 
5If the overlay file you want does not appear in the 
Overlay list, click Edit button and Load Overlay, and 
select the overlay file. 
If you have stored the overlay file you want to use in an 
external source, you can also load the file when you access 
the 
Load Overlay window. 
After you select the file, click 
Open. The file appears in the 
Overlay List box and is available for printing. Select the 
overlay from the 
Overlay List box. 
6If necessary, click Confirm Page Overlay When 
Printing
. If this box is checked, a message window 
appears each time you submit a document for printing, 
asking you to confirm your wish to print an overlay on your 
document. 
If this box is not checked and an overlay has been 
selected, the overlay automatically prints with your 
document. 
7Click OK or Yes until printing begins. 
The selected overlay downloads with your print job and 
prints on your document. 
NOTE: The resolution of the overlay document must be the 
same as that of the document you will print with the overlay. 
Deleting a Page Overlay
You can delete page overlays that you no longer use. 
1In the printer properties window, click the Extras tab. 
2Click the Edit button in the Overlay section. 
3Select the overlay you want to delete from the Overlay 
List
 box. 
4Click Delete Overlay. 
5When a confirming message window appears, click Yes.
6Click OK until you exit the Print window.
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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 printer options you need when using your 
printer. When the printer properties are displayed, you can 
review and change the settings needed for your print job. 
Your printer properties window may differ, depending on your 
operating system. This Software User’s Guide shows the 
Properties window for Windows XP.
Your printer driver 
Properties window that appears in this 
User’s Guide may differ depending on the printer in use.
NOTES:
• Most Windows applications will override settings you specify  in the printer driver. Change all print settings available in the 
software application first, and change any remaining settings 
using the printer driver. 
• 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. 
• The following procedure is for Windows XP. For other  Windows OS, refer to the corresponding Windows Users 
Guide or online help.
1. Click the Windows 
Start button.
2. Select  Printers and Faxes .
3. Select  your printer driver icon .
4. Right-click on the printer driver icon and select  Printing Preferences .
5. Change the settings on each tab, click OK.
Advanced
You can use advanced settings by clicking the Advanced 
button.
 
•Paper/Output this option allows you to select the size of the 
paper loaded in the tray.
•
Graphic this option allows you to adjust the print quality for 
your specific printing needs.
•
Document Options this options allow you to set the PostScript 
options or printer features.
Using Help
You can click   from the upper right corner of the window, and 
then click on any setting. 
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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
Direct Print Utility program.
• Depending on the memory size supported by your  printer, PDF files can not be printed using the 
Direct Print 
Utility program. Expand the memory.
•The 
Direct Print Utility program supports PDF version 
1.4 and below. For a higher version, you must open the file 
to print it.
Overview Direct Print Utility
Direct Print Utility is a program that sends a PDF file directly to 
your printer without having to open the file. It sends data 
through the Windows spooler using the port of the printer 
driver. It only supports PDF format.
To installing this program, you should select 
Custom and put a 
check mark in this program when you install the printer driver.
Printing
There are several ways you can print using Direct Print Utility.
From the Direct Print Utility window
1From the Start menu select Programs or All Programs → 
Direct Print Utility → Direct Print Utility.
Or, double-click the Direct Print Utility shortcut icon on 
your desk top.
The Direct Print Utility window opens.
2Select the printer you will use in the Select Printer section 
and click 
Browse.
3Select the PDF file you will print and click Open.
The PDF file is added in the Select Files section.
4Customize the printer settings for your needs. See the 
next column.
5Click Print.
The selected PDF file is sent to the printer.
Using the shortcut icon
1Select the PDF file you will print and by dragging drop it to 
the Direct Print Utility shortcut icon on your desk top.
The selected PDF file is sent to the default printer.
NOTE : If the default printer does not support Direct Print Utility, 
the message window alerting you to select the appropriate printer 
opens. Select the appropriate printer in the Select Printer section.
2Customize the printer settings for your needs. 
3Click Print.
The selected PDF file is sent to the printer.
Using the right-click menu
1Right-click on the PDF file you will print and select Direct 
Printing
.
The Direct Print Utility window opens with the PDF file is 
added.
2Select the printer you will use.
3Customize the printer settings for your needs. See the 
below part.
4Click Print.
The selected PDF file is sent to the printer.
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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 the exact name of your printer, you can 
check the supplied CD-ROM.
Setting Up a Host Computer
1Start Windows. 
2From the Start menu select Printers and Faxes. 
3Double-click your printer driver icon. 
4From the Printer menu, select Sharing. 
5Check the Share this printer box.
6Fill in the Shared Name field, and then click OK.
Setting Up a Client Computer
1Right-click the Windows Start button and select Explorer. 
2Open your network folder in the left column. 
3Click the shared name. 
4From the Start menu select Printers and Faxes.
5Double-click your printer driver icon. 
6From the Printer menu, select Properties. 
7From the Ports tab, click Add Port. 
8Select Local Port and click New Port. 
9Fill in the Enter a port name field with the shared name. 
10Click OK and click Close. 
11Click Apply and click OK. 
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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 Printer User’s Guide.
- Mac OS X 10.3 or higher
- Linux. To check for Linux systems that are compatible with  your printer, refer to Printer Specifications in your Printer 
User’s Guide.
- Internet Explorer version 5.0 or higher for flash animation  in HTML Help.
• If you need to know the exact name of your printer, you can 
check the supplied CD-ROM.
Understanding Smart Panel
If an error occurs while printing, Smart Panel appears 
automatically, showing the error.
You can also launch Smart Panel manually. Double-click the 
Smart Panel icon on the Windows task bar (in Windows), or 
Notification Area (in Linux). You can also click it on the status 
bar (in Mac OS X).
Double-click this icon in Windows.
Click this icon in Mac OS X.
Double-click this icon in Linux.
If you are a Windows user, from the Start menu, select 
Programs or All Programs  → your printer driver name → 
Smart Panel.
NOTES: 
• If you have already installed more than one Samsung  printer, first select the printer model you want in order to 
use the corresponding Smart Panel. Right-click (in Windows 
or Linux) or click (in Mac OS X) the Smart Panel icon and 
select 
your printer name.
• The Smart Panel window and its contents shown in this  Software User’s Guide may differ depending on the printer or 
Operating System in use.
The Smart Panel program displays the current status of the 
printer, the level of toner remaining in the toner cartridge(s) 
and various other information. You can also change settings.
Toner Level
You can view the level of toner remaining in the toner 
cartridge(s). The printer and the number of toner cartridge(s) 
shown in the above window may diff er depending on the printer in 
use. Any printers do not have this feature.
Buy Now
You can order replacement toner cartridge(s) online.
Troubleshooting Guide
You can view Help to solve problems.
Printer Setting
You can configure various printer se ttings in the Printer Settings 
Utility window. Any printers do not have this feature.
NOTE: If your printer is connected to a network and you are a 
Windows user, the 
SyncThru Web Service window appears 
instead of the Printer Settings Utility window. Mac OS X and 
Linux do not support network environments.
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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 the Printer Settings Utilit y, you can configure and check 
print settings. 
1Right-click (in Windows or Linux ) or click (in Mac OS X) the 
Smart Panel icon and select 
Printer Setting.
2Change the settings. 
3To send the changes to the printer, click the Apply button.
NOTES: If your printer is connected to a network, the 
SyncThru Web Service window appears instead of the 
Printer Settings Utility window.
Using Onscreen Help File
For more information about Printer Settings Utility, click   . 
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Changing the Smart Panel 
Program Settings
Right-click (in Windows or Linux ) or click (in Mac OS X) the 
Smart Panel icon and select 
Options.
Select the settings you want from the 
Options window.
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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. Please refer to the OS Compatibility 
section of Printer Specificatio ns in your Printer User’s 
Guide.
• You can check your printer name in the supplied CD- ROM.
• The maximum resolution that can be achieved  depends upon various factors, including computer 
speed, available disk space, memory, the size of the 
image being scanned, and bit depth settings. Thus, 
depending on your system and what you are scanning, 
you may not be able to scan at certain resolutions, 
especially using enhanced dpi.
Scanning Using Samsung 
SmarThru
Samsung SmarThru is the accompanying software for your 
machine. With SmarThru, scanning is the proverbial piece of 
cake.
NOTE: You can use SmarThru 4 in Windows 98 or higher.
Uninstalling Samsung SmarThru
NOTE: Before beginning uninstallation, ensure that all 
applications are closed on your computer. 
1From the Start menu, select Programs.
2Select SmarThru 4, and then select Uninstall SmarThru 
4
.
3When your computer asks you to confirm, click OK. 
4Click Finish.
You may be prompted to restart your computer. In this 
case you must shut the computer down and then restart it 
before the changes will be saved.
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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 it on a web site. 
•Image
Allows you to edit an image you have saved as a graphic 
file and send it to a selected application or folder, email it, 
or publish it on a web site. 
•Copy
Allows you to produce professional quality copies. You can 
make black and white or color copies of an image if your 
machine supports it, and customize the copy settings. 
•Print
Allows you to print images you have saved. You can print 
images in black and white or color mode if your machine 
supports it.
•Fax
Allows you to fax images or files you have saved on your 
computer. This is available when your machine supports 
the fax feature. 
Double-click this icon.
Make sure that your 
printer is selected.
4Click Scan To. The Scan To menu bar appears on the 
SmarThru 4 window.
Scan To lets you use the following services:
•Application
Scanning an image and placing it in an image editor 
application, such as Paint or Adobe Photoshop. 
•E-mail
Scanning an image and emailing it. Allows you to scan an 
image, preview it, and email it. 
NOTE: To send an image by e-mail, you must have a mail 
client program, like Outlook Express, which has been set up 
with your e-mail account.
•Folder
Scanning an image and saving it to a folder. Allows you to 
scan an image, preview it, and save it to the folder of your 
choice.
•OCR
Scanning an image and performing text recognition. 
Allows you to scan an image, preview it, and send it to the 
OCR program for text recognition. 
- Recommended Scan Option for OCR
- Resolution: 200 or 300 dpi
- Image Type: Grayscale or Black & White
•Web
Scanning an image, previewing it, and publishing it on a 
web site, using the specified file format for the image you 
want to publish.
Adjust the 
scan settings.
Scan To 
menu bar
Click to start 
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 and 
allows you to view onscreen help supplied on the SmarThru 
program.
Scanning Process with TWAIN-
enabled Software 
If you want to scan documents using other software, you will 
need to use TWAIN-complian t software, such as Adobe 
PhotoDeluxe or Adobe Photoshop. The first time you scan with 
your machine, select it as your TWAIN source in the application 
you use. 
The basic scanning process involves a number of steps:
1Make sure that your machine and computer are turned on 
and properly connected to each other.
2Load the document(s) face up into the ADF.
OR
Place a single document face down on the document 
glass.
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 refer 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 cameras and scanners. Unlike the TWAIN driver, the 
WIA driver allows you to scan and easily manipulate images 
without using additional software.
NOTE: The WIA driver works only on Windows XP with USB 
port. 
1Load the document(s) face up into the ADF.
OR
Place a single document face down on the document 
glass.
2From the Start menu on your desktop window, select 
Settings, Control Panel, and then Scanners and 
Cameras
.
3Double click your scanner driver icon. The Scanner and 
Camera Wizard launches.
4Choose your scanning preferences and click Preview to 
see how your preferences affect the picture.
5Click Next.
6Enter a picture name, and select a file format and 
destination to save the picture.
7Follow the on-screen instructions to edit the picture after it 
is copied to your computer.
NOTE: If you want to  cancel the scan job, press the Cancel 
button on the Scanner and Camera Wizard.
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