Trademarks • SmarThru 2, MailBox, Image Manger, Scan Manager, Copy Manager, Image Viewer, AnyPage are trademarks of Samsung Electronics. • Acrobat Reader is a trademark of Adobe Systems Inc. • Windows, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT and Windows 2000 are trademarks of Microsoft corporation. • Other names and trademarks mentioned in this manual are trademarks of their respective holders.
Contents 1 Getting Started Introduction Welcome! ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1.1 Contents –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1.3 Identifying Parts ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1.
3 Stand-alone Fax Setting Up Stand-alone Fax System Setting Volume –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 3.1 Setting Alert Tones ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 3.2 Setting User-Selectable System Options –––––––––––––– 3.2 Sending a Fax Preparing Documents for Faxing or Copying ––––––––––– 3.7 Setting Document Resolution and Contrast –––––––––––– 3.8 Loading Documents ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 3.9 Sending a Fax Automatically ––––––––––––––––––––––– 3.
Contents (continued) 3 Stand-alone Fax (continued) Additional Functions Sending Flash ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Monitoring a Dual Job Status ––––––––––––––––––––––– Forwarding Received Faxes –––––––––––––––––––––––– Toll Save Fax –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Printing Reports ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Group Dialling (for Multi-Address Transmission) ––––––––––– 3.35 3.35 3.36 3.37 3.38 3.40 4 E-mail Fax (SF-535e only) About the E-mail Fax ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.
Maintenance Guidelines for Maintenance ––––––––––––––––––––––––– 6.1 Clearing Memory ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 6.1 Cleaning the OPC Drum –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 6.2 Adjusting Shading ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 6.2 Setting the Machine to be Checked by Phone ––––––––– 6.3 Sending Toner Low Information to the Service Company ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 6.3 Cleaning the Machine –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 6.4 Caring for the Toner Cartridge ––––––––––––––––––––––– 6.
Environmental and Safety Consideration Laser Safety Statement The printer is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS 21 CFR, chapter 1 Subchapter J for Class I(1) laser products, and elsewhere is certified as a Class I laser product conforming to the requirements of IEC 825. Class I laser products are not considered to be hazardous.
Ozone Safety During normal operation, the Samsung SF-530 Series produces ozone. the ozone produced does not present a hazard to the operator. However, it is advisable that the machine be operated in a well ventilated area. If you need additional information about ozone, please request your nearest Samsung dealer. Power Saver This printer contains advanced energy conservation technology that reduces power consumption when it is not in active use.
Canadian Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus”, ICES-003 of the Industry and Science Canada.
Declaration of Conformity (European Countries) Approvals and Certifications The CE marking applied to this product symbolises Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Declaration of Conformity with the following applicable 93/68/EEC Directives of the European Union as of the dates indicated: January 1, 1995: Council Directive 73/23/EEC Approximation of the laws of the member states related to low voltage equipment.
1 chapter Congratulations on the purchase of your SF-530 series product! This chapter provides information on the following topics: Introduction ◆ Welcome! ◆ Contents ◆ Identifying Parts Setting Up Your Machine ◆ Choosing a Location ◆ Attaching the Supports ◆ Connecting Your Machine to the Phone Line ◆ Connecting Other Devices to the Phone Line ◆ Connecting to Computer (SF-531P only) ◆ Plugging In the Power ◆ Loading Paper ◆ Installing Toner Cartridge ◆ Setting the Date and Time ◆ Setting Your Fax Number
Introduction Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the Samsung SF-530 series, a powerful business tool with the capabilities of a full range of office equipment. With the Samsung SF-530 series, you can: Fax Use the Samsung SF-530 series as a full-featured standalone fax machine to send and receive faxes. Perform advanced tasks such as delayed transmission, broadcasting, and unattended memory sending. For Samsung SF-531P, you can faxes a document as a Email message.
Scan (SF-531P only) Scan important documents to create electronic files. Use the scanner to add photo or graphic images to other software applications or to jazz up your projects. You can also scan a document and attach it to an e-mail message. AnyPage OCR (Optical Character Recognition) software lets you scan text directly into your word processing program.
Contents Here’s what comes with the SF-530 series. SF-530 series machine Toner cartridge Document output support Document input support Handset Power cord Handset cradle * Telephone line cord software CD-ROM (for SF-531P only) Parallel cable (for SF-531P only) No. No. 1 1 2 3 4 3 4 5 No. No. 2 3 4 SmarThru User’s Guide (for SF-531P only) 2 5 1 SF-530 series User’s Guide * 1 2 3 4 5 5 No. No.
Identifying Parts Before setting up your machine, make sure you identify the following parts related to the scanner and paper print paths. Identifying Scanner Path Parts Items to be faxed, copied, or scanned use the scanner path which consists of the following parts: Document input support Supports original documents. Document guides Aligns documents. Automatic document feeder Loads up to 20 pages at a time.
Identifying Printer Path Parts Paper for printing, receiving faxes and copying follow the printer path. This path consists of the following parts: Paper input support Support the print media Paper guides Aligns paper. Automatic paper input tray Holds paper. Manual paper input tray (For SF-535e only) Paper output tray Supports the printed pages. Use to feed paper one sheet at a time. Getting Started 1.
Identifying Front Panel Features Look for the following keys and features on the front panel. These features are used to fax documents, make copies, and adjust settings. For SF-530 LCD Display Displays messages and menu settings. Toner Turns Toner Save mode on or off. Power Laser Plain Paper Facs Turns Power Save mode on or off. Also, allows you to set up the Power Save option when held down. SAVE Paper Turns Paper Save mode on or off. Also, allows you to set up the Paper Save option when held down.
RCV. Mode/Contrast When a document is loaded, choose the contrast characteristic of copied or transmitted documents. When a document is not loaded, choose the receive mode to use. The selected mode is displayed in Standby mode. Resolution Choose the resolution of documents. Setup Use to set up various system options. simile Advanced Fax Resolution Use to access advanced fax operations. Rcv. Mode/ Contrast Report/Help Use to print various reports and the help list.
For SF-535e LCD Display Displays messages and menu settings. Toner Turns Toner Save mode on or off. Power Turns Power Save mode on or off. Also, allows you to set up the Power Save option when held down. Laser MFP & Internet FA Paper SAVE Turns Paper Save mode on or off. Also, allows you to set up the Paper Save option when held down. Toll Allows you to send the Toll Save fax. Also, allows you to set the time and destination for Toll Save fax when held down.
RCV. Mode/Contrast When a document is loaded, choose the contrast characteristic of copied or transmitted documents. When a document is not loaded, choose the receive mode to use. The selected mode is displayed in Standby mode. Resolution Choose the resolution of documents. Setup Use to set up various system options. Advanced FAX Use to access advanced fax operations. AX Fax Forward Resolution Allows you to forward the received faxes to the defined remote fax machine(s) at a specified duration. Rcv.
Identifying Connecting Parts and Others 000000 000000 Power cord connector 00000000000000000000000000 0000000 000 000000000 000000 000000 Telephone line jack USB cable jack Extension telephone jack (SF-535e only) Parallel cable connector Cover Cover release buttons (right and left) 1.
Setting Up Your Machine Choosing a Location For the trouble-free operation of your machine, place it on a flat, stable surface near your workstation. Leave enough space to allow for easy paper loading and exiting, as well as opening the front cover. Do not place your machine: • In direct sunlight. • Near heat sources or air conditioners. • In a dusty or dirty environment.
Attaching the Supports Document Input Support Insert the document input support with the groove pointing to the rear top of the machine. Extender Fold out the extender if necessary. Document Output Support Insert the two tabs on the document output support into the slots on the front of your machine. Extender Fold out the extender if necessary. Insert one end first, then the other end by squeezing this leg inward to make the tray easy to insert.
Handset and Handset Cradle 1. Plug the end of the coiled cord of the handset into the jack on the left side of your machine. 2. Hold the cradle using your hand as shown. 3. Attach the handset cradle to the main body. Insert the two tabs of the cradle into the slots on the left side of the machine as shown, and while pressing part A on the bottom of the cradle, push the cradle toward the machine until it clicks into place. Getting Started 1.
Notes: • There is a one-touch plate built under the handset cradle. You can use this plate with the supplied one-touch label sheet. Write information on the label up to 10 items to remind you where the most frequently used number is stored and attach the label on the plate. To find the desired number, rotate the plate away from the cradle, and slide it under the cradle after using it.
To Connect to a Wall Jack that has Only One Phone Line 1. Plug the included telephone cord into the jack on the back of the unit marked the word LINE. LINE EXT . To a standard phone wall jack 2. If a telephone cord is plugged into the wall jack, unplug the cord and set it aside. 3. Plug the other end of the phone cord into the wall jack. Notes: • If you are connecting other devices such as a telephone to the phone line, go to Appendix “Connecting Other Devices To the Phone Line” on page A.1.
Connecting to the Computer (SF-535e only) Your machine has a parallel and a USB interface port which allow use with a Windows PC. Connecting to the Computer Using the Parallel interface 1. Plug the supplied parallel printer cable into the connector on the back of your machine. Push the metal clips down to fit inside the notches on the cable plug. 00000 000000 0000000000000 0000000000 00000 000000 000 000000 0000000 00000000 2.
Plugging In the Power Plug one end of the cord into the back of the machine and the other end into a standard AC power outlet. The SF-530 series will turn on and the display will show ‘SYSTEM INITIAL’. If there is no paper loaded, the displays will shows ‘NO PAPER.’ then if there is no cartridge installed, the display will show ‘JAM/ NO CARTRIDGES’. 00000 000000 To AC outlet 0000000000000 0000000000 00000 000000 000 000000 0000000 00000000 To turn off, unplug the power cord.
2. Remove a stack of paper from its packaging. Tap the stack on a flat surface to even it up. 3. Insert the paper with the print side facing you. Place the print side facing you. 4. Adjust the paper guides to the width of the print media. Slide the guides until they lightly touch the stack of print media. Do not bend the print material. Paper guide 1.
Paper Type and Size Satisfactory print and receive quality can be obtained with many types of plain paper. Since the quality of plain paper varies widely, test the print quality before buying large quantities of paper. Your machine uses a variety of papers including: • Xerographic paper • Bond paper • Dual-purpose paper Because all papers vary in physical characteristics, you can receive mixed results from different packages of paper even through the packages contain the same paper.
Installing the Toner Cartridge 1. Pulling the cover release buttons found on both sides of the machine toward you, open the cover. 2. Unpack the cartridge from its plastic bag, and then remove the paper rolled the cartridge. 3. Shake the cartridge from side to side 5 or 6 times to redistribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge. 1.
4. Find the cartridge slots inside the machine, one on each side. 5. Grasp the handle at the front of the cartridge and slide it down between the cartridge slots, and push it firmly. 6. Close the cover. Make sure that the cover is securely closed. Getting Started 1.
Setting the Date and Time The current date and time are shown on the display when the machine is on and ready for use (Standby mode). The date and time are printed on all transmitted faxes. When you install the SF-530 series for the first time, or when the product is without power for about 15 seconds, the display prompts you to reset the date and time. SET DATE & TIME 1. Press Setup on the front panel. the display shows the first setup menu; FAX NUMBER/NAME. 2.
Setting Your Fax Number and Name Your fax number and name can be printed at the top of each page transmitted. 1. Press Setup on the front panel. The display shows the first setup menu; FAX NUMBER/NAME. 2. Press Start/Enter to access the Fax Number/Name menu. The display shows ‘FAX NUMBER.’ 3. Press Start/Enter. If there is a number already set, the number appears. TEL: 4. Enter the telephone number your machine is connected to. You can enter up to 20 digits. Press for plus sign (+) and # for a hyphen.
Using Save Modes There is four saving mode buttons on the front panel of the SF-530 series. Using these buttons, you can save toner and power consumption, paper for printing, and toll for the fax call. SAVE Toner Power Paper Toll Toner Save Mode Toner Save mode allows the machine to use less toner on each page. Press Toner on the front panel to turn this mode on or off. • If the LED is on, Toner Save mode activates and the machine uses less toner by 50% to print a page.
Paper Save Mode With Paper Save mode on, you can save paper by reducing the data and printing two pages on one sheet of paper when copying or printing received document. Press Paper on the front panel to turn this mode on or off. • If the LED is on, Paper Save mode activates and the machine prints two pages on one sheet of paper when receiving a fax or making a copy of a document. The odd pages will be printed at the bottom of the paper. and the even pages at the top of the paper.
2 chapter This chapter provides information on installing the supplied Samsung software. You MUST install the Samsung software to use your machine as a printer and scanner.
Samsung SmarThru About Samsung SmarThru Software You must to install the SmarThru CD-ROM after you have setup your machine and connected it to your computer. The SmarThru CD-ROM includes the following: • • • • • MFP Driver USB Driver SmarThru Software OCR Software (AnyPage Lite) Acrobat Reader (Bonus Software) MFP Driver To use the SF-530 series as a printer, scanner, or to send and receive electronic faxes, you MUST install the MFP driver.
Scan Manager – Working with documents or images, you can scan to Image Manager, scan to OCR software, or to a fax. Copy Manager – Working with documents or images, you can control a copying process. You can also save a copy of the image or document to Image Manager. Image Viewer – Working with documents or images, you can view images in a variety of graphical formats.
Installing Software System Requirements Before you begin, ensure you have the following computer setup: Minimal requirements: • Operating systems: Windows 95 OSR2/Windows 98/Windows 98 SE/Windows Me/Windows NT 4 Workstation or Server with Service Pack 3/Windows 2000 • Disk space: 120 MB for installation • Memory: 32 MB • CPU: Pentium 133 • Required software: Internet Explorer 4.01 • User rights: Administrative rights should be set for installation on Windows NT and Windows 2000.
Installing the Samsung Software Note: For Windows 95/98 users, close “New Hardware Found” screen when the computer boots up. 1. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. S 0 Se SUNG SF-53 AM The SmarThru CD-ROM is automatically running and the opening window appears. ries If the opening window does not appear, click Start, and then Run. Type X:Setup.exe, replacing “X” with the letter of your drive, and click OK. 2.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions and click Next. 5. The SmarThru installation supports three types of setup: • Typical: Program will be installed with the most common options and is recommended for most users. • Compact: Only the MFP driver will be installed. • Custom: You may choose the options you want to install. Recommended for advanced users. If you select the Custom installation, you may choose the options you want to install.
6. Click Next. 7. When the installation is completed, The message box recommends you restart your computer. Click Finish, then Windows restarts. If your computer does not shut down and restart automatically, you must shut it down manually and restart for the changes to saved. Note: If you are using Windows NT or Windows 2000, the warning message may appear when your computer boots up, telling you cannot install the fax driver on your computer. Click OK and continue the following steps.
2. The SmarThru Add New Fax Modem dialogue box appears. Click Next. To add a fax modem later or you do not want to have fax service using the SmarThru system, press Cancel, and go to page 2.9 to configure the Internet gate. 3. Choose SAMSUNG FaxThru Modem from the list. It will be used by SmarThru Fax Gate for sending and/or receiving PC faxes. Then, click Next. Note: The Windows NT or Windows 2000 users must click System modems... to open Install New Modem dialogue box.
4. Enter your fax number or name in the Fax identifier box, and click Next. If you put a check mark in this box, the SmarThru system will automatically will receive incoming calls. If you want to receive faxes at the SF-530 series, clear this box. 5. When you are finished, click Finish. Note: To edit the advanced properties of Fax service or to add other modems, choose SmarThru Configuration from the Tools menu when you run the Samsung SmarThru2. For details, refer to the SmarThru User’s Guide. 2.
Configuring the Internet Gate on Your PC When the fax modem configuration is complete, the SmarThru software loads the Internet Gate sets up your internet connection. Note: To configure the internet gate of the SmarThru system, you must enter your e-mail address, SMTP/POP3 server address, POP3 account name and password. Ask your Internet Service Provider or online service provider about the information on your internet gate configuration. 1.
2. If you use a phone line for your Internet connection, configure Dial-Up settings using Windows Dial-Up Networking setup wizard. Click Configure. 3. Click Add. The dial-up connections which are already set up on your computer are displayed. Select one from the list you want to use for Internet connection on the SmarThru system, then click OK. If no connection is available, you cannot use the system Dial-Up in the Samsung SmarThru system.
4. Enter your name and e-mail address, then click Next. The e-mail address has been assigned to you by your Internet service provider. 5. Enter the addresses of your incoming and outgoing mail servers. Choose the incoming mail server type, then click Next. Your Internet service provider must provide you this information. Installing Samsung Software 2.
6. Enter your account name and password to access your Internet mail server, then click Next. Your Internet service provider will provide this information. 7. Enter the account record name, then click Next. 8. Click Finish to enable Internet e-mail service. Note: If you wish, you can enable or reconfigure the Internet connection later. Open the Samsung SmarThru2, and select SmarThru Configuration from the Tools menu. For details, refer to the SmarThru User’s Guide. 2.
Using Your Machine with a USB Cable If you have a USB (Universal Serial Bus) port enabled on your computer, and if your computer is running Windows 98, you can connect your SF530 series to the USB chain of devices. Note: To connect the printer to the USB port of the computer requires a certified USB cable. You will need to buy the USB 1.0 compliant cable. Installing MFP Driver To operate your printer with Windows PC, you must install the MFP driver.
3. The Add New Hardware Wizard dialogue box appears. Click Next. 4. Check Search for the best driver for your device and click Next. 5. Check CD-ROM drive and click Browse, then choose x:\530\Eng \USB (where x is the drive letter for the CD-ROM drive). 2.
6. Click Next. The USB driver will be installed. 7. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. Setting Your PC Printer Port 1. From Window’s Start menu, select Settings, then select Printers. 2. Select the Samsung SF-530 series printer icon in the Printers folder. 3. Select Properties from the File menu. 4. Click the Details tab. Select SSUSB: (SF-530 Series) in the Print to the following port box. Click OK. The setup is now completed. Installing Samsung Software 2.
Installing Bonus Software If you needed, you can install Acrobat Reader program on your PC. 1. Insert the SmarThru CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 2. When the opening screen appears, select your machine’s model, then the appropriate language. 3. Click Install the Bonus Software on Your PC. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. For details on Acrobat Reader, refer to the on-line help.
4. The Copy to Floppy dialogue box appears. Click Copy all disk images. If you want to copy a portion of the selected component, select the disk image you want to copy in the Disk Images window, then click Copy selected disk image. Select the floppy drive you will use. Shows the number of disks required to copy the selected component. The component to copy. Shows the path of the selected component. 5.
Un-installing Samsung Software Un-installing is required if you are upgrading the software or if your installation fails. Note: Before beginning un-installation, ensure all applications are closed on your PC. A system reboot is required after the software is uninstalled. Un-installing the MFP Driver 1. Start Windows if not already started. 2. From the Start menu, select Programs, then select Samsung SF530 Series, then select Uninstall. 3. When your computer confirms your selection, click Yes.
Un-installing the SmarThru Software 1. Start Windows if not already started. 2. From the Start menu, select Programs. 3. Select Samsung SmarThru, then select SmarThru 2 Uninstall. 4. When your computer asks you to confirm your selection, click Yes. The Select Backup Options dialogue box appears. 5. To remove all messages and address book information from your hard drive, click Clear All, then OK. When the message box confirms your selection, click Yes.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the un-installation. The SmarThru software and all components will be removed. 7. When un-installing is done, click OK. The message box recommends restarting your computer. 8. Click OK. Shut down and restart your computer to complete the un-installation process and save your changes. 2.
Using the SmarThru CD-ROM You can un-install both the MFP driver and the SmarThru software with the CD-ROM you have used to install the software. 1. Insert the SmarThru CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The SmarThru CD-ROM is automatically running and the opening window appears. (If the opening window does not appear, select Run from the Start menu, then type X:SETUP, replacing “X” with the letter of your drive and click OK. 2.
