SCX-3200 Series Multi-Functional Mono Printer User’s Guide imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing a Samsung product.
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safety information These warnings and precautions are included to prevent injury to you and others, and to prevent 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 instructions marked on the machine and in the accompanying literature. After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.
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. Caution 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.
INSTALLATION / MOVING Warning Do not place the machine in an area with dust, humidity or water leaks. ► This could result in electric shock or fire. Caution Before moving the machine, turn the power off and disconnect all cords. Then lift the machine: • If the machine weighs under 20 kg (44.09lb), lift with 1 person. • If the machine weighs 20 kg (44.09lb) - 40kg (88.18lb), lift with 2 people. • If the machine weighs more than 40 kg (88.18lb), lift with 4 or more people.
When you are working inside the machine replacing supplies or cleaning the inside, do not operate the machine. ► You could get injured. Do not disassemble, repair or rebuild the machine by yourself. ► It can damage the machine. Call a certified technician when the machine needs repair. Keep the power cable and the contact surface of the plug clean from dust or water. ► Otherwise, this could result in electric shock or fire.
regulatory information This machine is designed for a normal work environment and certified with several regulatory statements. 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 60825-1:1993 + A1:1997 + A2:2001. Class I laser products are not considered to be hazardous.
POWER SAVE This printer contains advanced energy conservation technology that reduces power consumption when it is not in active use. When the printer does not receive data for an extended period of time, power consumption is automatically lowered. ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered U.S. marks. For more information on the ENERGY STAR program see http://www.energystar.gov. RECYCLING Recycle or dispose of the packaging material for this product in an environmentally responsible manner.
• • • • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or experienced radio TV technician for help. Change or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
RUSSIA ONLY REPLACING THE FITTED PLUG (FOR UK ONLY) Important The mains lead for this machine is fitted with a standard (BS 1363) 13 amp plug and has a 13 amp fuse. When you change or examine the fuse, you must re-fit the correct 13 amp fuse. You then need to replace the fuse cover. If you have lost the fuse cover, do not use the plug until you have another fuse cover. Contact the people from you purchased the machine. The 13 amp plug is the most widely used type in the UK and should be suitable.
EC Certification Certification to 1999/5/EC Radio Equipment & Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive (FAX) This Samsung product has been self-certified by Samsung for pan-European single terminal connection to the analogue public switched telephone network (PSTN) in accordance with Directive 1999/5/EC. The product has been designed to work with the national PSTNs and compatible PBXs of the European countries: In the event of problems, you should contact the Euro QA Lab of Samsung Electronics Co.
In environments where the risk of interference to other devices or services is harmful or perceived as harmful, the option to use a wireless device may be restricted or eliminated. Airports, Hospitals, and Oxygen or flammable gas laden atmospheres are limited examples where use of wireless devices may be restricted or eliminated. When in environments where you are uncertain of the sanction to use wireless devices, ask the applicable authority for authorization prior to use or turning on the wireless device.
3. All advertising materials mentioning features or use of this software must display the following acknowledgement: "This product includes cryptographic software written by Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com)" The word 'cryptographic' can be left out if the routines from the library being used are not cryptographic related. 4.
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about this user’s guide This user’s guide provides information about basic understanding of the machine as well as detailed explanation on each step during actual usage. It is a valuable resource for both novice and professional users for the proper installation and use of the machine. • • • • • Read the safety information before using the machine. If you have a problem using the machine, refer to the troubleshooting chapter (See "Troubleshooting" on page 77).
FINDING MORE INFORMATION You can find information about setting up and using your machine in the following resources, either as a print-out or on screen. MATERIAL NAME DESCRIPTION Quick Installation Guide This guide provides information on setting up your machine. This guide is provided in the box with the printer. User’s Guide This guide provides you with step-by-step instructions for using your machine’s full features, maintaining your machine, troubleshooting, and replacing supplies.
features of your new product Your new machine is equipped with a number of special features that improve the quality of the documents you print. SPECIAL FEATURES Print with excellent quality and speed Copy the original in high quality • • • You can print with a resolution of up to 1200 x 1200 dpi effective output. Your machine prints A4-sized paper at up to 16 ppm and letter-sized paper at up to 17 ppm.
FEATURES BY MODELS The machine is designed to support all of your document needs from printing to more advanced networking solutions for your business. Features by models include: FEATURES SCX-3200 SERIES SCX-3205W(K) SERIES Print ● ● Eco Print ● ● Duplex (2-sided) printing (manual) ● ● Copy ● ● Scan ● ● Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ● ● Print Screen ● IPv6 ● Network Interface Ethernet 10/100 Base TX wired LAN ● Network Interface 802.11b/g/n wireless LANa ● SyncThru™ Web Service ● a.
introduction 1. This chapter gives you an overview of your machine: This chapter includes: • • Machine overview Control panel overview • • Understanding the status LED Introducing the useful buttons MACHINE OVERVIEW Front view 10 11 1 2 12 3 7 13 4 8 5 9 14 6 This illustration may differ from your machine depending on its model.
Rear view 1 2 3 This illustration may differ from your machine depending on its model. 1 USB port 2 Power cord receptacle 3 Network porta a.
CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW This control panel may differ from your machine depending on its model. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 12 Allows you to turn the power on or off (See "Power button" on page 23). 1 Power ( 2 Eco Print Turn the Eco mode on or off (See "Eco Print button" on page 22). 3 Scan to Sends scanned data (See "Scanning originals and sending to your computer (Scan to PC)" on page 64).
UNDERSTANDING THE STATUS LED Wireless LED (SCX-3205W(K) only) Status LED WIRELESS LED STATUS The color of the LED indicates the machine's current status. Blue STATUS LED Off Green On DESCRIPTION • • The machine is off-line. The machine is in sleep mode. • The machine is in ready mode or warming up. Blinking • • Red On • • • • • Blinking • • Orange On When the LED blinks slowly, the machine is receiving data from the computer or printing documents.
Stop/Clear button By pressing Stop/Clear button, you can do the following functions. FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Printing a configuration report In ready mode, press and hold this button long enough (about two seconds) until the Status LED blinks slowly, and release the button (See "To print a configuration report" on page 24).
getting started 2. This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for setting up the USB connected machine and software. This chapter includes: • • • • • • Setting up the hardware Printing a report Supplied software SETTING UP THE HARDWARE System requirements Installing USB connected machine’s driver Sharing your machine locally 6. Make sure that all cables are connected to the machine. 7. Turn the machine on (See "Turning on the machine" on page 23).
OS Windows • • • • • • • Macintosh • • • • • • Linux SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS CONTENTS • • • • • Printer driver: Use this driver to take full advantage of your machine’s features. Scanner driver: TWAIN and Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) drivers are available for scanning documents on your machine. Smart Panel: This program allows you to monitor the machine’s status and alerts you when an error occurs during printing (See "Using the Smart Panel program" on page 70).
REQUIREMENTS (RECOMMENDED) OPERATING SYSTEM Mac OS X 10.5 CPU • • Mac OS X 10.6 • RAM FREE HDD SPACE Intel® Processors 867 MHz or faster Power PC G4/ G5 512 MB (1 GB) 1 GB Intel® Processors 1 GB (2 GB) 1 GB Type X:\Setup.exe replacing “X” with the letter which represents your CD-ROM Drive and click OK. • If the AutoPlay window appears in Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 2008 Server R2, click Run Setup.
window will appear. If your machine is not connected yet to the network or computer, click How to connect?. How to connect? gives detailed information about how to connect the machine. Follow the instructions in the window. 9. Click Finish. If the printer driver does not work properly, follow the steps below to repair or reinstall the driver. a) Make sure that the machine is connected to your machine and powered on.
If the printer driver does not work properly, uninstall the driver and reinstall it. Follow steps below to uninstall the driver for Macintosh. a) Make sure that the machine is connected to your computer and powered on. b) Insert the supplied software CD into your CD-ROM drive. c) Double-click CD-ROM icon that appears on your Macintosh desktop. d) Double-click the MAC_Installer folder. e) Double-click the Installer OS X icon. f) Enter the password and click OK. g) The Samsung Installer window opens.
SHARING YOUR MACHINE LOCALLY In case host computer requires a User name and Password, fill in User ID and password of the host computer account. Follow the steps below to set up computers to share your machine locally. If the Host computer is directly connected to the machine by a USB cable and is also connected to the local network environment, the client computer connected to the local network can use the shared machine through the host computer to print. 1 5.
network setup (scx-3205w(k) only) 3. This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for setting up the network connected machine and software. This chapter includes: • • • • • Network environment Introducing useful network programs Using a wired network Installing network connected machine’s driver IPv6 Configuration NETWORK ENVIRONMENT SyncThru™ Web Service You need to set up the network protocols on the machine to use it as your network machine.
1. Press and hold Stop/Clear button on the control panel for long enough (about four seconds) until the Status LED blinks fast. 2. Then, release the button. Using this Network Configuration Report, you can find your machine MAC address and IP address. For example: • MAC Address:00:15:99:41:A2:78 • IP Address:192.0.0.192 5. Enter the machine’s new information into the configuration window as follows.
For example, if your computer’s IP address is 192.168.1.150, enter 192.168.1.X (X is number between 1 and 254 other than the computer’s address). • Subnet Mask: Enter a Subnet Mask. • Default Gateway: Enter a Default Gateway. 6. Select Apply, then OK, and OK again. The printer will automatically print the configuration report. Confirm that all the settings are correct. Quit Safari. You may close and eject the installation CD-ROM. If necessary, restart the computer’s firewall.
message appears. If your machine is not connected yet to the network, click How to connect?. How to connect? gives you the detailed information about the how to connect the machine. Follow the instructions in the window. 9. Click Finish. • • • Check if you want to install the software without connection of the printer. - Check this option to install this program without a machine connected. In this case, the print a test page window will be skipped, and completes the installation.
21. Enter the queue name in the Queue input field. If you cannot determine the queue name for your machine server, try using the default queue first. 22. For Mac OS X 10.3, if Auto Select does not work properly, select Samsung in Printer Model and your machine name in Model Name. • For Mac OS X 10.4, if Auto Select does not work properly, select Samsung in Print Using and your machine name in Model. • For Mac OS X 10.5~10.
Manual address configuration 1. Start a web browser such as Internet Explorer that supports IPv6 addressing as a URL (See "Using SyncThru™ Web Service (SCX-3205W(K) only)" on page 69). For IPv4, enter the IPv4 address (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx) in the address field and press the Enter key or click Go. 2. When the SyncThru™ Web Service window opens, click Network Settings. 3. Click TCP/IPv6. 4. Enable the Manual Address In the TCP/IPv6 section. 5.
wireless network setup (scx-3205w(k)) 4. This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for setting up the wireless network connected machine and software. This chapter includes: • • • • • • Setting a wireless network with the WPS button Using a wireless network from the computer Setting a wireless network with USB cable For more information about the network environment, network programs, and installing network connected machine’s driver, refer to the following chapters.
b) connecting to the access point (or wireless router). IP addresses : When the machine is successfully connected to the wireless network, the wireless LED light stays on. Every device in a network has a unique numerical address called an IP Address. Your machine came with a Default IP address of 192.0.0.192, which you can verify by printing out a Network Configuration Report or Configuration Report.
network cable" on page 42). SETTING A WIRELESS NETWORK WITH USB CABLE Refer to your network administrator, or the person that set up your wireless network, for information about your network configuration. Installing the machine on a wireless network with an access point (Windows) Items to prepare Ensure you have next items ready.
TCP/IP to change the assignment method to DHCP. For the Static method If the IP address assignment method is Static, check if Static is shown in the window. However, if it shows DHCP, click Change TCP/IP to enter the IP address and other network configuration values for the machine. Before entering the IP address for the machine, you must know the computer’s network configuration information. If the computer is set to DHCP, you must contact the network administrator to get the static IP address.
• • • • • • • name you want (SSID is case-sensitive). Operation Mode: Select Ad-hoc. Channel: Select the channel. Authentication: Select an authentication type. Open System: Authentication is not used, and encryption may or may not be used, depending on the need for data security. Shared Key: Authentication is used. A device that has a proper WEP key can access the network. Encryption: Select the encryption. (None, WEP64, WEP128) Network Key: Enter the encryption network key value.
Easy Install is recommended for most users. All components necessary for machine operations will be installed. If you select Custom Install, you can choose individual operations will be installed. 12. Select the Wireless Setting and Installation option. 13. The software searches the wireless network. If the searching has failed, you may check if the USB cable is connected between the computer and machine properly, and follow the instruction on the window. 14.
installed. 12. Click Wireless Setting and Installation. 13. The software searches the wireless network devices. If the searching has failed, you may check if the USB cable is connected between the computer and machine properly, and follow the instruction on the window. 14. After searching the wireless network, a list of wireless network your machine has searched appears.
from your computer. In an office environment, we recommend that you contact a network administrator to set this address for you. IP setting using SetIP Program (Windows) This program is for manually setting the network IP address of your machine using its MAC address to communicate with the machine. A MAC address is the hardware serial number of the network interface and can be found in the Network Configuration Report.
1. Check whether the network cable is connected to the machine. If not, connect the machine with a standard network cable. 2. Start a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Safari or Firefox and enter your machine’s new IP address in the browser window. For example, 3. Click Login on the upper right of the SyncThru™ Web Service website. The Login window appears. 4. Type in the ID and Password then click Login.
Solving other problems If problems occur while using the machine on a network, check the followings. For information on access point (or wireless router), refer to its own user's guide. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Your computer, access point or machine may not be turned on. Check the wireless reception around the machine. If the reception is far from the machine or there is an obstacle, you might have difficulty receiving the signal.
basic setup 5. After installation is complete, you may want to set the machine’s default settings. Refer to the next section if you would like to set or change values. This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for setting up the machine. This chapter includes: • • Altitude adjustment Setting the default tray and paper • • ALTITUDE ADJUSTMENT From your computer The print quality is affected by atmospheric pressure, which is determined by the height of the machine above sea level.
3. 4. 5. 6. Select Printer and click Properties… Click on the Advanced tab. Select the tray (source) and its options, such as paper size and type. Press OK. USING THE POWER SAVING FEATURE When you will not be using the machine for a while, you can use this feature to save power. You change power save in Printer Settings Utility. 1. Double-click the Smart Panel icon on the Windows task bar (or Notification Area in Linux). You can also click Smart Panel on the status bar in Mac OS X.
media and tray 6. This chapter provides information on how to load print media into your machine. This chapter includes: • • • • • • Loading originals Selecting print media Changing the tray size Loading paper in the tray Printing on special media Using the output support LOADING ORIGINALS • If you are copying a page from a book or magazine, lift the scanner lid until its hinges are caught by the stopper and then close the lid.
the warranty or service agreements. The amount of paper put into the tray may differ according to media type used (See "Print media specifications" on page 93). Using inflammable print media can cause a fire. • 1. Open front door and pinch the paper length guide and pull it out to extend the tray. Use designated print media (See "Print media specifications" on page 93).
4. Pinch the paper length guide to adjust the guide so that it is flush up against the rear edge of the paper; then pinch the paper width guides so they are flush against the sides of the paper. • • If you experience problems with paper feeding, check whether the paper meets the media specifications. Then, try placing one sheet at a time in tray (See "Print media specifications" on page 93, and "Printing on special media" on page 51).
If you are printing multiple pages, load the next sheet after the first page prints out, and press Start button. Repeat this step for every page to be printed. PRINTING ON SPECIAL MEDIA When printing on a special media, we recommend you feed one paper at a time. Check the maximum input number of media for tray (See "Print media specifications" on page 93).
Transparencies To avoid damaging the machine, use only transparencies designed for laser printers. • • cause paper jams. Exposed adhesive can also cause damage to machine components. Do not run a sheet of labels through the machine more than once. The adhesive backing is designed for only a single pass through the machine. Do not use labels that are separating from the backing sheet or are wrinkled, bubbled, or otherwise damaged.
USING THE OUTPUT SUPPORT The surface of the output tray may become hot if you print a large number of pages at once. Make sure that you do not touch the surface, and do not allow children near it. The printed pages stack on the output tray, and the output support will help the printed pages to align. The machine sends printouts to the output tray by default.
printing 7. This chapter explains common printing tasks. This chapter includes: • • • • • • • • • • • Introducing useful software program Printer driver features Basic printing Opening printing preferences Using help Using special print features BASIC PRINTING The procedures in this chapter are mainly based on Windows XP. INTRODUCING USEFUL SOFTWARE PROGRAM Samsung AnyWeb Print Your machine allows you to print from various Windows, Macintosh, or Linux applications.
You can select the basic print settings, including the number of copies and the print range from within the Print window. 4. Click Properties or Preferences. To take advantage of the printer features provided by your printer driver, click Properties or Preferences in the application’s Print window to change the print setting (See "Opening printing preferences" on page 55). 4. To start the print job, click OK or Print in the Print window.
USING HELP Click the question mark on the upper-right corner of the window and click on the topic you want to know about. Then a pop up window appears with information about that option's feature which is provided from the driver. Available layouts: • Poster 2x2: Document will be enlarged and be divided into 4 pages. • Poster 3x3: Document will be enlarged and be divided into 9 pages. • Poster 4x4: Document will be enlarged and be divided into 16 pages. 4. Select the Poster Overlap value.
3. From the Double-Sided Printing (Manual) section, select the binding option you want. • None • Long Edge: This option is the conventional layout used in bookbinding. 3. Select the paper size you want from the Fit to Page. 4. Select the Size, Source, and Type in Paper Options. 5. Click OK or Print until you exit the Print window. Using watermarks The watermark option allows you to print text over an existing document.
Deleting a watermark 5. If the overlay file you want does not appear in the Text drop-down list, select Edit from the list and click Load. Select the overlay file you want to use. 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 Open 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. 6.
CHANGING THE DEFAULT PRINT SETTINGS 1. Check the Print to file box at the Print window. 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. 1. Click the Windows Start menu. 2. For Windows 2000, select Settings > Printers. • For Windows XP/Server 2003, select Printers and Faxes.
Changing printer settings Printer Settings You can use advanced printing features provided by your machine. Open an application and select Print from the File menu. The machine name, which appears in the printer properties window may differ depending on the machine in use. Except for the name, the composition of the printer properties pane is similar to the following. The Printer Settings dialog provides Toner Save Mode, Reprint When Jammed, and Power Save options.
3. From the LPR GUI window, select the model name of your machine from the printer list and click Properties. Printing files You can print many different types of files on your machine using the standard CUPS way, directly from the command line interface. The CUPS LPR utility allows you to do that. But the drivers package replaces the standard LPR tool by a much more user-friendly LPR GUI program. To print any document file: 1. Type lpr from the Linux shell command line and press Enter.
copying 8. This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for copying documents. This chapter includes: • • Basic copying Changing the settings for each copy • When printing a fluorescent color, due to the property of the scanner, the result may differ from the original. BASIC COPYING The following is the normal procedure for copying your originals. 1. Place a single original face down on the scanner glass (See "Loading originals" on page 48). 2.
ID CARD COPYING Your machine can print 2-sided originals on one sheet. The machine prints one side of the original on the upper half of the paper and the other side on the lower half without reducing the size of the original. This feature is helpful for copying a small-sized item such as business card. The original must be placed on the scanner glass to use this feature. 1. Place the front side of an original facing down on the scanner glass where arrows indicate as shown. Then, close the scanner lid. 2.
scanning 9. Scanning with your machine lets you turn pictures and text into digital files that can be stored on your computer. This chapter includes: • • • • • • • Basic scanning method Scanning originals and sending to your computer (Scan to PC) Using Samsung Scan and Fax manager Scanning with TWAIN-enabled software When scanning a fluorescent color, due to the property of the scanner, the result my differ from the original.
Set Scan Button tab - Scan Destination • • • • • Available Destination List: Shows the list of applications currently linked to scanned images in the PC’s registry. Select the program you want to use and click the right arrow and add to Front Panel Destination List. Front Panel Destination List: Shows the list of applications to open scanned image. You can choose only one application to open scanned image from the Available Destination List.
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 adjust images without using additional software. • The WIA driver works only on Windows XP/Vista/7 with a USB port. • Depending on the selected Control Panel view, the path may differ. 3.
in Bonjour Devices. If you want to scan using TWAIN, refer to the Mac OS X 10.4 steps above. 6. Set the scan options on this program. 7. Scan and save your scanned image. • • • • • • For Mac OS X 10.3, use TWAIN-compliant software. For more information about using Image Capture, refer to the Image Capture’s help. Use TWAIN-compliant software to apply more scan options. You can also scan using TWAIN-compliant software, such as Adobe Photoshop. Scan process differ according to TWAIN-compliant software.
To save a new Job Type setting 1. 2. 3. 4. TOOLS Change the options from the Scanner Properties window. Click Save As. Enter the name for your setting. Click OK. Your setting is added to the Saved Settings drop-down list. NAME FUNCTION Save Saves the image. Undo Cancels your last action. Redo Restores the action you canceled. Scroll Allows you to scroll through the image. Crop Crops the selected image area. Zoom Out Zooms the image out. Using the Image Manager Zoom In Zooms the image in.
management tools 10. This chapter introduces management tools provided to help you make full use of your machine. This chapter includes: • • • • • Introducing useful management tools Using SyncThru™ Web Service (SCX-3205W(K) only) Using the Smart Panel program Supported optional devices and features may differ according to your model. Check your model name (See "Features by Models" on page 18).
Maintenance tab This tab allows you to maintain your machine by upgrading firmware and setting contact information for sending emails. You can also connect to Samsung website or download drivers by selecting the Link menu. • Firmware Upgrade: You can upgrade your machine’s firmware. • Contact Information: You can view the contact information. • Link: You can view the links to useful sites where you can download or check information. use.
• 3. Double-click the SmarThru icon. E-mail: Scanning an image and emailing it. Allows you to scan an image, preview it, and email it. 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. 4. The SmarThru appears. • • • • Scan to: Allows you to scan an image and save it to an application or folder, email it, or publish it on a website.
• • • • • Remove Printer: Removes the selected machine. Set as Default: Sets the current selected machine as a default machine. Stop/Start: Stops/starts the machine. Test: Allows you to print a test page to ensure the machine is working properly. Properties: Allows you to view and change the printer properties. Classes tab The Classes tab shows a list of available machine classes. 1 Printers Configuration 2 Scanners Configuration 3 Ports Configuration To use the on screen help, click Help. 3.
Scanners configuration In this window, you can monitor the activity of scanner devices, view a list of installed Samsung machine devices, change device properties, and scan images. 3 • • Shows the port type, device connected to the port, and status. Refresh: Renews the available ports list. Release port: Releases the selected port. Sharing Ports Between Printers and Scanners Your machine may be connected to a host computer via a parallel port or USB port.
maintenance 11. This chapter provides information about maintaining your machine and the toner cartridge. This chapter includes: • • Printing a machine report Cleaning the machine • • PRINTING A MACHINE REPORT You can print a configuration page to view current printer settings, or to help troubleshoot printer problems. Stop/Clear button for about two seconds, In ready mode, press and hold then release. A configuration page prints out.
• Do not touch the green surface of the drum located in the toner cartridge or imaging unit. Use the handle on the cartridge to avoid touching this area. 5. With a dry and lint-free cloth, wipe away any dust and spilled toner from the toner cartridges area. 1. Slightly dampen a soft, lint-free cloth or paper towel with water. 2. Open the scanner lid. 3. Wipe the surface of the scanner glass until it is clean and dry.
- Dusty places. A car for a long period of time. An environment where corrosive gases are present. An environment with salty air. Handling instructions • • • Do not touch the surface of the photoconductive drum in the cartridge. Do not expose the cartridge to unnecessary vibrations or shock. Never manually rotate the drum, especially in the reverse direction; this can cause internal damage and toner spillage.
troubleshooting 12. This chapter gives helpful information for what to do if you encounter an error. This chapter includes: • • Redistributing toner Tips for avoiding paper jams • • REDISTRIBUTING TONER Clearing paper jams Solving other problems 3. Pull the toner cartridge out. When the toner cartridge is near the end of its life: • White streaks or light printing occurs. • The Status LED blinks red.
In the tray into place completely. Click this link to open an animation about clearing a jam. 1. Open the scan unit first, and then the inner cover. 6. Close the inner cover and the scan unit completely in order. Ensure that they are securely closed. TIPS FOR AVOIDING PAPER JAMS By selecting the correct media types, most paper jams can be avoided.
3. Remove the jammed paper by gently pulling it straight out. 2. Close the inner cover. The jammed paper is automatically ejected from the machine. If the paper does not move when you pull, or if you do not see the paper in this area, check inside the machine (See "Inside the machine" on page 79). 4. Close the inner cover and the scan unit in order. Printing automatically resumes. If the paper does not eject, go to the next step. 3. Open the inner cover.
SOLVING OTHER PROBLEMS 6. Pull the toner cartridge out. The following chart lists some trouble conditions that may occur and the recommended solutions. Follow the suggested solutions until the problem is corrected. If the problem persists, contact a service representative. Other problems include: • See "Power problems" on page 81. • See "Paper feeding problems" on page 81. • See "Printing problems" on page 82. • See "Printing quality problems" on page 83. • See "Copying problems" on page 85.
Power problems Paper feeding problems Click this link to open an animation about solving power problems. CONDITION The machine is not receiving power, or the connection cable between the computer and the machine is not connected properly. SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS • Plug in the power cord and press Power button on the control panel. CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS Paper jams during printing. Clear the paper jam (See "Clearing paper jams" on page 78). Paper sticks together.
Printing problems CONDITION The machine does not print. CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS The machine is not receiving power. Check the power cord connections. The machine is not selected as the default machine. Select your machine as your default machine in your Windows. Check the machine for the followings: • The scan unit is not closed. Close the scan unit. • Paper is jammed. Clear the paper jam (See "Clearing paper jams" on page 78). • No paper is loaded.
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS Printing quality problems If the inside of the machine is dirty or paper has been loaded improperly, there might be a reduction in print quality. See the table below to clear the problem. The machine prints, but the text is wrong, garbled, or incomplete. If you are in a DOS environment, the font setting for your machine may be set incorrectly. See "Changing font setting" on page 47. Pages print, but they are blank.
CONDITION White Spots Vertical lines G Black background Toner smear Vertical repetitive defects SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS CONDITION If white spots appear on the page: • The paper is too rough and a lot of dirt from a paper falls to the inner devices within the machine, so the transfer roller may be dirty. Clean the inside of your machine (See "Cleaning the inside" on page 74). • The paper path may need cleaning (See "Cleaning the inside" on page 74).
CONDITION Curl or wave SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS • • • Wrinkles or creases • • • Back of printouts are dirty Solid Color or Black pages A Loose toner CONDITION Ensure that the paper is loaded properly. Check the paper type and quality. Both high temperature and humidity can cause paper curl (See "Print media specifications" on page 93). Turn the stack of paper over in the tray. Also try rotating the paper 180° in the tray. Character Voids Ensure that the paper is loaded properly.
CONDITION Smears, lines, marks, or spots appear on copies. Scanning problems SUGGESTED SOLUTION • G • If the defects are on the original, adjust darkness to lighten the background of your copies using Printer Settings Utility (See "Changing the settings for each copy" on page 62). If there are no defects on the original, clean the scan unit (See "Cleaning the scan unit" on page 75). CONDITION The scanner does not work. SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS • • • • Copy image is skewed.
Common Windows problems CONDITION Common Linux problems SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS CONDITION “File in Use” message appears during installation. Exit all software applications. Remove all software from the startup group, then restart Windows. Reinstall the printer driver. “General Protection Fault”, “Exception OE”, “Spool 32”, or “Illegal Operation” messages appear. Close all other applications, reboot Windows and try printing again. “Fail To Print”, “A printer timeout error occurred” messages appear.
CONDITION I cannot scan via Gimp Front-end. I encounter the “Cannot open port device file” error when printing a document. The machine does not appear on the scanners list. SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS CONDITION Check if Gimp Front-end has Xsane: Device dialog on the Acquire menu. If not, you should install Xsane plug-in for Gimp on the your computer. You can find Xsane plug-in package for Gimp on Linux distribution CD or Gimp home page.
supplies 13. This chapter provides information about purchasing supplies and maintenance parts available for your machine. This chapter includes: • • How to purchase Available supplies • • Available accessories may differ from country to country. Contact your sales representatives to obtain the list of available accessories. To order Samsung-authorized supplies, accessories, and maintenance parts, contact your local Samsung dealer or the retailer where you purchased your machine.
1. Turn the machine off, then wait a few minutes for the machine to cool. 2. Open the scan unit. 6. Slowly shake the cartridge side to side five or six times to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge. It will assure maximum copies per cartridge. 3. Open the inner cover. If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and wash clothing in cold water. Hot water sets toner into fabric. Do not touch the drum located in the toner cartridge or imaging unit.
specifications 14. This chapter covers the machines primary specifications. This chapter includes: • • • • Hardware specifications Environmental specifications Electrical specifications Print media specifications The specification values are listed below: specifications are subject to change without notice: See www.samsung.com/printer for possible changes in information. HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS ITEM Dimension DESCRIPTION Height 234 mm (9.21 inches) Depth 299 mm (11.77 inches) Width 388 mm (15.
ITEM Power ratinga Power consumption DESCRIPTION 110 volt models AC 110 - 127 V 220 volt models AC 220 - 240 V Average operating mode Less than 270W Ready mode Less than 36W Power save mode • • Power off mode Less than 0.45 W SCX-3200 Series: 3.8W SCX-3205W(K): 5.6 W a. See the rating label on the machine for the correct voltage (V), frequency (hertz) and type of current (A) for your machine.
PRINT MEDIA SPECIFICATIONS TYPE SIZE PRINT MEDIA WEIGHTA/CAPACITYB DIMENSIONS MANUAL FEEDING IN THE TRAY TRAY Plain paper Letter 216 x 279 mm (8.50 x 11.00 inches) 60 to 120 g/m2 (16 to 32 lbs bond) Legal 216 x 356 mm (8.50 x 14.00 inches) • US Folio 216 x 330 mm (8.50 x 13.00 inches) A4 210 x 297 mm (8.27 x 11.69 inches) Oficio 216 x 343 mm (8.50 x 13.50 inches) JIS B5 182 x 257 mm (7.17 x 10.12 inches) ISO B5 176 x 250 mm (6.93 x 9.84 inches) Executive 184 x 267 mm (7.
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glossary The following glossary helps you get familiar with the product by understanding the terminologies commonly used with printing as well as mentioned in this user’s guide. CCD Charge Coupled Device (CCD) is a hardware which enables the scan job. CCD Locking mechanism is also used to hold the CCD module to prevent any damage when you move the machine. 802.11 Collation 802.
DNS EtherTalk The Domain Name Server (DNS) is a system that stores information associated with domain names in a distributed database on networks, such as the Internet. A suite of protocols developed by Apple Computer for computer networking. It was included in the original Macintosh (1984) and is now deprecated by Apple in favor of TCP/IP networking.
Intranet A private network that uses Internet Protocols, network connectivity, and possibly the public telecommunication system to securely share part of an organization's information or operations with its employees. Sometimes the term refers only to the most visible service, the internal website. IP address An Internet Protocol (IP) address is a unique number that devices use in order to identify and communicate with each other on a network utilizing the Internet Protocol standard.
NetWare Print Media A network operating system developed by Novell, Inc. It initially used cooperative multitasking to run various services on a PC, and the network protocols were based on the archetypal Xerox XNS stack. Today NetWare supports TCP/IP as well as IPX/SPX. The media like paper, envelopes, labels, and transparencies which can be used in a printer, a scanner, a fax or, a copier.
Subnet Mask Watermark The subnet mask is used in conjunction with the network address to determine which part of the address is the network address and which part is the host address. A watermark is a recognizable image or pattern in paper that appears lighter when viewed by transmitted light.
