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Visit us at http://www.samsungelectronics.com/mfp Home http://www.samsungelectronics.com/fax P/N. JC68-00648A Rev.3.00 SF-530 Series User's Guide - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 2
Manager, Copy Manager, Image Viewer, AnyPage are trademarks of Samsung Electronics. • 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. - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 3
1.15 Installing the Toner Cartridge 1.18 Setting the Date and Time 1.20 Setting Your Fax Number and Name 1.21 Testing the Machine 1.21 Using Save Modes 1.22 2 Installing Samsung Software (SF-531P only) Samsung SmarThru About Samsung SmarThru Software 2.1 Installing Software System Requirements - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 4
Using the Number Keys --------- 3.19 One-Touch Dialling 3.21 Speed Dialling 3.23 Using the Phonebook on Your Computer (SF-531P only) - 3.25 Searching for a Number in the Memory 3.27 Advanced Fax Broadcasting 3.28 Delayed Fax 3.29 Priority Fax 3.31 Polling 3.32 Adding Documents To a Scheduled - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 5
Job Status 3.35 Forwarding Received Faxes 3.36 Toll Save Fax 3.37 Printing Reports 3.38 Group Dialling (for Multi-Address Transmission 3.40 4 Printing (SF-531P only) Print Media Selecting Print Media 4.1 Using the Automatic Paper Input Tray 4.3 Using the Manual Paper Input Tray 4.5 Specialty - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 6
5.3 Sending Toner Low Information to the Service Company 5.3 Cleaning the Machine 5.4 Managing the Toner Cartridge 5.7 Automatic Document Feeder Rubber Pad Replacement 5.10 6 Troubleshooting Clearing Paper Jams 6.1 LCD Error Messages 6.5 Fax Problems 6.7 General Printing Problems (SF-531P only - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 7
there is never any human access to laser radiation above a Class I level during normal operation, user maintenance, or prescribed service condition. WARNING Never operate or service the printer with the protective cover removed from Laser/Scanner assembly. The reflected beam, although invisible, can - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 8
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 - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 9
Equipment & Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive (FAX) This Samsung product has been self-certified by Samsung for pan-European single terminal connection to countries: In the event of problems, you should contact the Euro QA Lab of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. in the first instance. VII - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 10
The product has been tested against TBR21 and/or TBR 38. To assist in the use and application of terminal equipment which complies with this standard, the European Telecommunication Standards Institute (ETSI) has issued an advisory document (EG 201 121) which contains notes and additional - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 11
N Preparing Your Machine for Use N Attaching the Supports N Connecting to the Phone Line N Connecting to the Computer (SF-531P only) N Plugging In the Power N Loading Paper N Installing Toner Cartridge N Setting the Date and Time N Setting Your Fax Number and Name N Testing the Machine N Using Save - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 12
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. Print (SF-531P only) You can get 600 x 600 dpi high-quality laserjet printing from the Samsung SF-531P machine - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 13
files. Use the scanner to add photo or graphic images to other software applications or to jazz up your projects. AnyPage OCR (Optical Character Recognition) software lets you scan text directly into your word processing program. Use Samsung SmarThru software (SF-531P only) Samsung SmarThru program - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 14
machine Toner cartridge Document output support Document input support Handset Handset cradle Power cord * Telephone line cord * USB cable (for SF-531P only) software CD-ROM (for SF-531P only) TAM Lead (for UK only) SF-530 series SmarThru User's Guide User's Guide (for SF-531P only) One - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 15
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 - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 16
, 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 Paper output tray Supports the printed pages. Holds paper. Manual paper input tray (For SF-531P only - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 17
, allows you to set up the time and destination for Toll Save fax when held down. Twenty One-Touch Buttons Store frequently dialled fax numbers. LCD Display Displays messages and menu settings. SAVE Toner Power Paper Toll 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 18
volume. Search/Delete Use to search for a number in memory or to delete the last digit when typing text. Fax Forward Allows you to forward the received faxes to the defined remote fax machine at a specified duration. Copy Makes a copy of a document. Start/Enter Starts a job. Also use to activate the - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 19
Parts and Others 000000000000000000000000000000000 000000000000 000 Power cord connector Telephone line jack 000000000000000000000 USB cable jack (SF-531P only) Extension telephone jack Parallel cable connector (SF-531P only) 1.8 Getting Started Cover Cover release buttons (right and left) - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 20
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. Preparing Your Machine for Use When you take the SF-530 series out the box, note that it has been packaged to protect it - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 21
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. Note: The SF-530 series is shipped with the paper - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 22
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 - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 23
, the SF-530 series must be connected to the wall jack. Once you have decided which wall jack you will be using, check a box below and follow the instructions. I only have one phone line coming to this wall jack. (This includes two phone numbers on one line with distinctive ring service.) Go - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 24
To Connect to a Wall Jack that has Only One Phone Line 1. Plug the included telephone cord into the included) into the wall jack. 4. Plug the cord into the side of the phone unit splitter for the fax number. Notes: • If you are connecting other devices such as a telephone to the same phone line, - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 25
000000000000000000000 000000000000000000000 Connecting to the Computer (SF-531P 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 - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 26
the correct paper size. For more information on setting the paper size, see 'Setting User-Selectable System Options' on page 3.2. 1. Pull the paper input support completely out of the unit. Paper input support Automatic paper input tray Manual paper input tray only for SF-531P Getting Started 1.15 - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 27
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 - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 28
quality before buying large quantities of paper. Your machine uses a variety of papers including: • Xerographic paper bond paper, load the paper with the preferred side facing up. The following papers can be used in your machine for fax: • Letter : 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11.0 in.) - 60 g/m2 ~ 90 g/m2 ( - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 29
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 - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 30
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 1.19 - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 31
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 - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 32
/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 - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 33
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 - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 34
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 - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 35
supplied Samsung software. You MUST install the Samsung software to use your machine as a printer and scanner. The topics included in this chapter are: Samsung SmarThru N About Samsung SmarThru Software Installing Software N System Requirements N Installing the Samsung Software N Configuring the Fax - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 36
CD-ROM includes the following: • MFP Driver • USB Driver • SmarThru Software • OCR Software (AnyPage Lite) MFP Driver To use this machine as a printer, scanner, or RCP(Remote Control Panel), you MUST install the MFP driver. USB Driver To use this machine connected to your computer using a USB cable - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 37
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 in a variety of graphical formats. OCR Software (AnyPage Lite) OCR (Optical Character Recognition) is the software that has the ability to recognize most character - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 38
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. Recommended • Operating systems: Windows 98/Windows 98 SE/Windows Me/Windows NT 4 Workstation or Server with Service Pack 5/Windows - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 39
SF-530 Ser ies 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. The SmarThru CD-ROM is automatically running and the opening window appears. If the opening window - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 40
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 - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 41
boots up, telling you cannot install the fax driver on your computer. Click OK and continue the following steps. Configuring the Fax Gate on Your PC 1. After installing the SmarThru software, Windows will automatically restart. When you see the Samsung SF-530 Series Program folder, close it by - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 42
from the list. It will be used by SmarThru Fax Gate for sending and/or receiving PC faxes. Then, click Next. Note: The SmarThru FAX feature is available only if there is a FAX modem installed in your PC. Press "Cancel" if there is no FAX modem installed in your PC. Installing Samsung Software 2.7 - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 43
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. 2.8 Installing Samsung Software - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 44
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 - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 45
use the system Dial-Up in the Samsung SmarThru system. To modify the Dial-Up connection properties, click Dialing Properties. Note: For details on the Dial-Up Configuration using the Windows Dial-Up Networking setup wizard, please refer to your Windows documentation. 2.10 Installing Samsung Software - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 46
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 2.11 - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 47
. 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. 2.12 Installing Samsung Software - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 48
Driver To operate your printer with Windows PC, you must install the MFP driver. Place the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive and perform the instructions on page 2.4. Connecting Your Machine with USB Cable and Installing USB Driver 1. Make sure that both the printer and computer are turned ON. 2. Plug one - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 49
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:\Driver\USB (where x is the drive letter for the CD-ROM drive). 2.14 Installing Samsung Software - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 50
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 - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 51
your own Diskette set of software. 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. 2.16 Installing Samsung Software - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 52
the first diskette which contains the MFP driver. 2. From the Start menu, select Run. 3. Type A:\setup.exe in the Open box and click OK. (if your floppy drive is not A, substitute the correct letter.) 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Installing Samsung Software 2.17 - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 53
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 SF-530 Series, then select Uninstall. 3. When your computer confirms your selection, click Yes. The printer driver and all its - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 54
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. - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 55
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 - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 56
with the letter of your drive and click OK. 2. When the opening window appears, lick on SF-530 Series, then the language you want to use. 3. Click Uninstall the Samsung software on your PC. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete un-installation. You must shut down and restart your computer - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 57
3chapter This chapter explains how to send and receive faxes from the front panel of the SF-530 series. This chapter also demonstrates how to use the advanced fax features and change the settings on the fax system. This chapter provides information on the following topics: N Setting Up Stand-alone - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 58
Setting up Standalone Fax System Setting Volume Ringer Volume You can adjust the volume of the will hear the selected volume and the display will show the level. Setting '0' turns the ringer off. The machine will work normally even if the ringer is set to off. 3. Press Start/Enter to save the setting - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 59
1. Press Setup on front panel. The display shows the first setup menu; FAX NUMBER/NAME. 2. Press ➛ or ❿ until 'VOLUME SETUP' appears, then return to Standby mode, press Stop. Setting User-Selectable System Options Your machine has various user-selectable system options. These options are preset at - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 60
instructions assume you have followed the steps on page 3.2 under 'Setting an Option' and the machine is prompting you to change one of to print a confirmation report automatically each time you send a fax. Select OFF to turn off. • FAX PAPER SIZE - Select the paper size you will use for recording - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 61
incoming page that may need to be divided into two pages with only a few lines on the second page. If the fax machine cannot reduce the data to fit onto one page with this feature enabled, the data will be divided and printed in actual size on two or more sheets if necessary - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 62
error-free transmission with another ECM-equipped facsimile machine. If the line quality is poor, transmission fax. Notes: • This feature needs the number reported by the remote fax to be an exact match to a one-touch or speed dial number in the SF-530 Series. If you have a problem receiving faxes - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 63
Ring" is a telephone company service which enables a user to use a single telephone services who answer telephones for many different clients and need to know which number someone is calling in on to properly answer the phone. Using the Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection feature, your fax machine - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 64
Faxing or Copying To fax or copy documents that are printed on standard letter or A4 size paper, follow these guidelines. • Do not attempt to feed the following types of documents into the machine . It allows you to stack original documents, which will be faxed or copied one by one. Stand-alone - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 65
of normal weight - not cardboard. Blue lines on a ruled pad do not fax well. To send normal documents, there is no need to adjust the resolution and -matrix printer. SUPER FINE (300 X 300 dpi) works well for documents containing extremely fine details. SUPER FINE works only if the remote machine also - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 66
. Document guide You can insert up to 20 sheets at a time. If you insert more than one sheet, ensure the bottom sheet enters first. Stagger the leading edge of the document slightly, and insert the document with a slight push to ensure they feed smoothly. To add pages while the fax - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 67
fax using the keypad. One-touch or speed dialling is also available if you have already stored the number into a one machine continues to send the fax and the display shows a message warning that the machine completed. For more information, see `Setting User-Selectable System Options' on page 3.2. - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 68
. 3. When the desired number appears on the display, press Start/Enter to dial. Sending a Fax After Talking You can send a fax after talking with the remote location. 1. After loading a document, pick up the handset and call the remote machine. You can also use the extension phone to call the remote - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 69
. Sending a Voice Request 1. Press OHD/V.Req while a document is being sent or received. Voice Request signal is stored and then sent to the remote fax machine after the document has been sent or received. 2. When the phone rings, pick up the handset and answer it. You can cancel a Voice Request by - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 70
pressing Start/Enter on the front panel of your SF-530 series product. • In DRPD mode, you can receive a call using the Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection (DRPD) feature. "Distinctive Ring" is a telephone company service which enables a user to use a single telephone line to answer several different - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 71
is in Standby mode. 08-DEC 15:30 FAX Current reception mode If you seldom use the fax line for voice conversations, set your machine to receive a fax automatically by selecting FAX mode. Loading Paper for Receiving Faxes The instructions for loading paper in the paper input tray are the same - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 72
connected to your machine, your machine will automatically go into FAX mode after 6 rings. • If your answering machine has a 'user-selectable ring counter', set the machine to answer incoming calls within 1 ring. • If you are in TEL mode (manual reception) when the answering machine is connected to - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 73
to Standby mode when the reception is complete. Receiving Manually Using an Extension Telephone This features works best when you are using an extension telephone connected to the EXT. jack on back of your machine (see page A.1). You can receive a fax from someone you are talking to on the extension - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 74
SF-531P, you can reduce or expand the image size by 1% increments from 50% to 200%. • Print order and sorting : When the Collate Copy menu is set to YES, the machine For example, if you copy a three-page job to print 2 copies, the machine prints page 3, page 2, page 1, page 3, page 2, page 1. Making - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 75
or Copy to begin the copying. Note: Pressing Copy at any time begins the copy operation immediately without displaying the remaining options. 3.18 Stand-alone Fax - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 76
names and numbers. For example, when you set up your machine, you have to enter your name (or your company's name) and telephone number. When you store a one-touch dial or speed dial, you also enter the telephone 1 GHI 4 PQRS 7 ABC 2 JKL 5 TUV 8 Symbols 0 DEF 3 MNO 6 WXYZ 9O Stand-alone Fax 3.19 - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 77
. When you have finished entering the letters, press Start/Enter. KEYPAD CHARACTER ASSIGNMENTS Key Assigned numbers, letters, or characters 1 Space ➝ 1 2 A➝B➝C➝2 3 D➝E➝F➝3 4 G➝H➝I➝4 5 J➝K➝L➝5 6 M ➝ N ➝O ➝ 6 7 P➝Q➝R➝S➝7 8 T➝U➝V➝8 9 W➝ X ➝ Y ➝ Z ➝ 9 0 0 3.20 Stand-alone Fax - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 78
the button used for group dial number, the display shows 'GROUP ASSIGNED', then asks you to press another one-touch button. 2. Enter the number you want to store by using the number keypad, then press Start/Enter a number, press Search/Delete and re-enter the correct number. Stand-alone Fax 3.21 - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 79
one-touch number. 5. To set another one-touch number, press the desired one a Number for One-Touch Dialling 1. Press and hold the one-touch button where the number. Note: When you press the One-Touch dial number stored for group dial Enter. Sending a Fax Using a One-Touch Number 1. Load the document - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 80
label sheet is included with your machine. As you store numbers in one-touch dial buttons, make a note of the numbers on the label to remind you which number is stored in each position. 1. on how to enter names, see page 3.19. If you do not want to assign a name, skip this step. Stand-alone Fax 3.23 - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 81
then you can edit the number. 4. When you have finished editing, press Start/Enter. Sending a Fax Using a Speed Number 1. Load the document face down with the top edge first going into the automatically dialled and the document transmitted when the remote fax machine answers. 3.24 Stand-alone - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 82
set up one-touch dial or 2-digit speed dial numbers in your computer and download the information to your SF-531P machine. Before using the Phonebook feature, you must install SmarThru programme in your computer. Refer to the chapter 2, "Installing Samsung Software." 1. Start your Windows. 2. Click - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 83
necessary, press Read to get the numbers currently stored in your SF-531P machine. The one-touch or speed dial numbers will be uploaded and displayed in more numbers. 9. When you have finished, you must click Write to download the numbers to your SF-531P machine. 10. Click Exit. 3.26 Stand-alone Fax - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 84
for one-touch dial, 'S' for speed, or 'G' for group dial number. These letters tell you how the number is stored. 3. When the name and number you want appears on the display, press Start/Enter to dial. If a document is loaded, the document begins to be transmitted when the remote fax machine answers - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 85
and contrast, if necessary. For details, see page 3.8. 2. Press Advanced FAX on the front panel. The display shows the first menu; BROADCASTING. 3. menu. 4. Enter the number of the remote machine using the number keypad. You can also press a one-touch button including group dial buttons. If not, - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 86
transmission, your machine prints the multi-communication report. Delayed Fax The SF-530 series can be set to send a fax at a future FAX' appears, and press Start/Enter to access the Delayed FAX menu. 4. Enter the number of the remote machine using the ten number keypad. You can also press a one - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 87
You cannot use Group dial numbers for another fax number. Or, To send to one location or when you complete the last fax number setting, press Start/Enter. 7. memory capacity and the number of pages being stored. 11. The machine returns to Standby mode and the display alternates between messages to - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 88
shows the first menu; BROADCASTING. 3. Press ➛ or ❿ until 'PRIORITY FAX' appears, then press Start/Enter to access the Priority Fax menu. 4. Enter the number of the remote machine using the ten number keypad. You can also press a one-touch button. If not, press Speed(#), enter a 2-digit speed dial - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 89
when one fax machine requests another to send a document. This is useful when the person with the original document is not in the office. The person to receive the document calls the machine display asks you to store the document in the machine's bulletin memory. BULLETIN❿YES❿NO 3.32 Stand-alone Fax - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 90
that a Polling Transmission is set. The machine automatically switches to FAX mode (automatic receiving) when set to be polled. Polling Reception You can set your machine to automatically receive documents from one or more unattended remote fax machines. This feature permits unattended polling in - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 91
and the display shows the memory capacity and the number of pages. 5. After storing, the machine displays the total number of pages, then returns to Standby mode. Cancelling a Scheduled Operation 1. Press Advanced FAX on the front panel. The display shows the first menu; BROADCASTING. 2. Press ➛ or - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 92
do not have a special service that uses the switch-hook signal machine can perform more than one of many functions simultaneously. For example, you can; • Receive a fax into the memory while making a copy. • Store a fax document for later transmission while printing an incoming fax. When the machine - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 93
end time of a period when the Fax Forward feature operates. 1. Press and hold down Fax Forward for about 2 seconds on front panel. 2. Enter the number of a designated fax machine to where the faxes are delivered using the ten number keypad. You can also use one of one-touch dial button or a speed - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 94
briefly the time you have set, then returns to Standby mode. Sending a Toll Save Fax 1. Press Toll on the front panel. Note: If you have not set the , see page 3.8. 3. Enter the number of the remote machine using the ten number keypad, one-touch button, speed dial or group dial. 4. Press Start - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 95
print out when there is no paper loaded or a paper jam has occurred. Help Shows the machine's basic functions and commands and can be used as a quick reference guide. Sent Journal Shows information concerning fax transmission activities recently made. Received Journal Shows information concerning - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 96
(ERROR) • No report printed at all (OFF). You can print this report manually. Schedule Information Shows the document currently stored for Delayed transmission, Priority transmission, Broadcasting, Send polling and Toll Save fax. The list shows the starting time, type of operation, etc. System Data - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 97
in a single operation. The machine will dial the remote numbers in stored sequence. If the number is busy, the machine will dial the next stored the first menu; FAX NUMBER/NAME. 2. Press ➛ or ❿ until 'GROUP DIAL SETUP' appears, and press Start/Enter. 3. Press one of the 20 one-touch buttons that you - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 98
enter a 2-digit speed dial number that you wish to include in the group. 6. Press a one-touch button where the fax number you wish to include in the group is stored. Or, Enter a 2-digit speed dial location where the fax number you wish to include in the group is stored. 7. Press Start/Enter. The - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 99
the display requests you to enter the remote fax number, press the one-touch button where you stored the group number. You can use only one group number for each operation. Continue the procedure to complete the desired operation. The machine automatically scans the document into memory and dials - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 100
Memo - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 101
. The topics included in this chapter are: Print Media N Selecting Print Media N Using the Automatic Paper Input Tray N Using the Manual Paper Input Tray N Specialty Paper Guidelines Printing N Printing a Document N Cancelling a Print Job N Printing Help N Printing Several Pages Per Sheet N Scaling - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 102
you want crisp lines. Get the Right Paper Your Samsung SF-530 series is designed to work well on most common office paper types and with quality 25% cotton bond paper. Because your printer uses toner to produce an image, paper that accepts toner produces the best results. Be sure to test a variety - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 103
Work • Highly textured stock, such as linen, may not print evenly because the toner can bleed. • Extremely smooth, shiny, or coated papers not specifically designed for laser printers can jam the printer and repel toner. • Multi-part forms, such as duplicate or triplicate forms can wrinkle and jam - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 104
the paper settings each time you change paper (see page 4.10). Note: If you experience feeding problems, try printing one at a time from the manual input tray. See page 4.5. 1. Pull the paper input support completely out of the unit. 2. Prepare the print material for loading. • For paper: - Flex or - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 105
as much paper as will fit beneath the lip protruding from the paper-length adjuster. Neatly stacking the paper before loading will help prevent print problems. Do not mix types. See the following directions to load each type of print material. • Load paper with the print side facing up. • Load - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 106
the paper tray of the printer with the print side up. Using the Manual Paper Input Tray To load a single envelope, card stock, or specialty paper, use the manual paper input tray. When you use the manual input tray, you must feed one piece of media at a time. Manual feeding is helpful when printing - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 107
Manual for Paper Source and the correct paper size and type from your software application before starting your print job. See page 4.10. • When you use the manual in the manual tray. 1. Place the print media in the manual input tray with print side facing up and adjust the paper guides to the width - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 108
. 2. In your computer, start printing of the document. the display on the front panel displays 'PC PRINTING...' and 'PRESS START.' 3. Press Start/Enter to start manual feeding. If you have more than one page to print, press Start/Enter for each page. Start/Enter Printing 4.7 - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 109
backing is designed for one pass through the printer. - Do not use labels that are separating from the backing sheet or are wrinkled, bubbled, or otherwise damaged. • If the print density of your page is very high, light paper stock may curl slightly due to the large amount of toner. To print dense - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 110
Windows applications. The exact steps for printing a document may vary depending on the application program. Refer to your software Setup, Printer, or Options, click that button instead; then click Properties in the next screen. 3. To take advantage of the printer features provided by the SF-530 - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 111
Source: Make sure the Paper Source is set to Auto Select. If you use the manual input slot on the back of the printer (see page 4.5), select Manual. • Paper Size: Select the paper size you have loaded in your printer. • Paper Type: The Paper Type option allows you to select the paper type you - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 112
, the sharper the clarity of printed characters. Higher settings may increase the time it takes to print a document. The Toner Save Mode option allows the printer to use less toner on each page. • Printer Setting: this feature is determined by the setting you've made on the control panel of the - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 113
driver. • The settings you change here remain in effect while you are using the current program. To make your changes permanent, make them in the Printers folder as follows: 1. Click the Windows Start button. 2. Select Settings, then Printers to open the Printers window. 3. Select the Samsung SF - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 114
Printing Help Samsung SF-530 series printer has the help screen that can be activated from the Help button in the printer properties dialogue box. These help screens give detailed information about the printer features provided by the SF-530 series printer driver. From the upper right hand corner, - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 115
that prints several pages on one sheet of paper by reducing the size of each page and organizing them in rows and columns. 1. Load letter or A4 paper into the paper input tray. 2. To change the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties. See page 4.9 to access - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 116
feature allows you to scale your print job on a page. 1. When you change the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties. See page 4.9 to access the printer properties. 2. Click the Output tab, and select Scale Printing in the Type drop down list under the Output - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 117
when you want to check fine details on a small document. 1. When you change the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties. See page 4.9 to access the printer properties. 2. Click the Output tab, and select Fit to Page in the Type drop down list under the Output - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 118
onto up to 16 sheets of paper which can be pasted together to form one poster-size document. 1. To change the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties. See page 4.9 to access the printer properties. From the Paper tab, select the paper orientation, source and size - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 119
. There are several predefined watermarks that come with the SF-530 series, and they can be modified or you can add new ones to the list. To use an existing watermark 1. When you change the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties. See page 4.9 to access the - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 120
the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties. See page 4.9 to access the printer properties. 2. Click the Watermark tab, and enter the desired text message in the Text field. This will be displayed in the preview window. The preview window is provided so that you - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 121
in the Message drop-down list. To delete a watermark 1. When you change the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties. See page 4.9 to access the printer properties. 2. From the Watermark tab, select the watermark you want to delete in the Messages drop-down list - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 122
, save the file for later use. 2. Select Print from the File menu. Then click Properties in the application's Print dialog box to access the printer properties. For details, see page 4.9. 3. Click the Overlays tab, and click Create Overlay. 4. In the Create Overlay dialog box, type a name of up to - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 123
want to print. 2. When you change the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties. See page 4.9 to access the printer properties. 3. Click the Overlays tab, and select the desired overlay from also load the file when you access this Load Overlay window. 4.22 Printing - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 124
box cancels overlay printing. If this box is empty, and an overlay has been selected, the the printing starts. The selected overlay will be downloaded with your print job and printed on your overlays that are no longer used. 1. In the printer properties dialog box, click the Overlays tab. 2. Select - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 125
(called the "host computer") on the network. The printer can then be shared by other users on the network through a Windows 9x, Me, NT 4.0 or 2000 network printer connection. Note: You need to install the Samsung SF-530 Series printer driver on each computer that will print documents to the - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 126
6. Double-click your printer icon. 7. From the Printers menu, select Properties. 8. Press the Details tab, select the printer port, then click OK. Printing a Document Print your document following the procedures described in page 4.9. Printing 4.25 - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 127
are: N Guidelines for Maintenance N Clearing Memory N Cleaning the OPC Drum N Adjusting Shading N Setting the Machine to be checked by Phone N Sending Toner Low Information to the Service Company N Cleaning the Machine N Managing the Toner Cartridge N Automatic Document Feeder Rubber Pad Replacement - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 128
'MEMORY CLEAR' appears, then press Start/Enter. The display shows the items you can clear. • FAX NUMBER/NAME: your fax number and name are cleared from the machine's memory. • DIAL/SCHEDULE: clears the one-touch, speed dial, or group dial numbers stored in the memory. In addition, all the Schedule - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 129
Press Setup on the control panel. The display shows the first setup menu; FAX NUMBER/NAME. 3. Press ➛¤or ❿ until 'MAINTENANCE' appears, then press DRUM', then press Start/Enter. The machine automatically pulls in a sheet of paper, and prints it out. The toner particles on the OPC drum surface are - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 130
Company If you have set this Notify Toner Low menu option to ON, when the toner cartridge needs to be replaced, your machine automatically sends a fax to your service company or the dealer to notify them that your machine requires a new toner cartridge. This feature will be activated only when - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 131
inside the printer will eliminate or reduce these problems. 1. Turn the machine off and unplug the power cord, then wait for the machine to be cool. 2. Pulling the cover release buttons toward you, open the cover and remove the toner cartridge. Note: To prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 132
Cleaning the Document Scanner To keep your machine working properly, occasionally clean the white roller, ADF rubber, and the scanning glass. Note: Do not turn the power off to clean the scanner, as documents stored in the memory will be lost. 1. Lift the front panel by grabbing the panel along the - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 133
0000000000000000000000000000000000 00000000000 000000000000000000000 000000000000000000000 4. Clean the ADF rubber piece. 000 5. Carefully wipe the scanning glass with a soft, dry cloth. If the glass is very dirty, first wipe it with a slightly dampened cloth, then with a dry cloth. Be very - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 134
the toner cartridge shipped with your machine). The actual number may vary according to the print density of the page you print. If you print a lot of graphics, you may need to change the cartridge more often. You can extend the life of your toner cartridge by using Toner Save Mode on the printer - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 135
the following steps to replace the toner cartridge: 1. Pulling the cover release buttons toward you, open the cover. 2. Remove the old toner cartridge. Follow the instructions printed on the cartridge box to recycle the used cartridge. 3. Unpack a new toner cartridge from its plastic bag, and then - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 136
from side to side 5 or 6 times to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge. 5. Find the cartridge slots inside the machine, one on each side. Grasp the handle and slide the cartridge down between the cartridge slots until it drops into place. 6. Close the cover firmly until it snaps - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 137
Automatic Document Feeder Rubber Pad Replacement You can purchase the ADF rubber from an authorized service center 1. Open the Control Panel Cover. 2. Insert a small flat blade screwdriver under the right and left sides of the ADF Holder. ADF Holder ADF Rubber - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 138
6chapter This chapter gives helpful information for what to do if you encounter a operating error. It provides information on the following topics: N Clearing Paper Jams N LCD Error Messages N Fax Problems N General Printing Problems (SF-531P only) N Print Quality Problems - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 139
of the slot. If you do this, it could harm your machine. 1. Lift the front panel by grabbing the panel along the top edge. 000 2. Carefully remove the jammed document. 000 3. Close the front panel firmly until it clicks into place. Troubleshooting 6.1 0000000000000000000000000000000000 00000000000 - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 140
Paper Jams While the Machine is Printing By carefully selecting the paper type and loading them properly, you should be able to avoid most paper jams. If If there is any resistance, and the paper does not move immediately when you pull, stop pulling. Continue with the next step. 6.2 Troubleshooting - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 141
MACHINE 1. Pulling the cover release buttons toward you, open the cover. 2. Remove the toner cartridge. 3. Remove the jammed paper by carefully pulling it out of the machine. 4. Check that there is no other paper inside the machine. 5. Replace the toner cartridge and close the cover. Troubleshooting - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 142
load paper properly. Make sure that the adjustable guides are positioned correctly. • Do not overload the paper input tray at a time and the manual input tray holds only one sheet at a time. • If you even jams and may even damage your machine. • Fan stacks of labels or transparencies Troubleshooting - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 143
the power code and plug it back in. If the problem still persists, please call for service. Recording paper has jammed inside the unit, or the toner cartridge is not installed. Clear the jam, or install the cartridge Your unit cannot connect with the remote machine, or has lost contact because of - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 144
. A problem with the facsimile communications has occurred. Try again. TONER EMPTY The toner cartridge has run out. Replace with a new toner The machine stops. cartridge. TONER LOW The toner is almost empty. WARMING UP The printer is warming up and is off-line. 6.6 Troubleshooting Take - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 145
sure that the cover is firmly closed. You cannot receive faxes automatically. • The FAX mode should be selected. • Is there paper in the machine? • Check if the display shows 'MEMORY FULL.' Your machine cannot receive faxes manually. Your machine will not send anything. • Did you hang up the - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 146
• Check your machine by making a copy. • The toner cartridge may be empty. Are some of the words on the incoming fax stretched? • The machine sending you the fax had a temporary document paper settings in the user option setting. See page 3.3 to choose a proper paper size. 6.8 Troubleshooting - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 147
General Printing Problems (SF-531P only) Problem Your machine does not print. Possible Cause and Remedy • A paper jam has occurred. Remove the jammed paper. See page 6.1. • The toner cartridge is not installed properly. Remove and reinsert the toner cartridge. • The printer cable is not connected - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 148
with an IEEE-1284 rated cable. Your machine prints the wrong data, or it prints incorrect characters. • The printer cable might not be connected properly. Check the printer cable connection. • There may be a problem with the printer driver software. Exit Windows and reboot the computer. Turn the - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 149
panel or within the printer properties as your setting. See page 1.22 and 4.11 respectively. • A combination of faded and smeared defects may indicate that the toner cartridge needs cleaning. See "Cleaning the OPC Drum" on page 5.2. • The surface of scanner parts inside the machine may be dirty. See - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 150
" on AaBbCc • Clean the inside of the printer. See "Cleaning the Inside" on page 5.4. • Check the paper type and quality. See "Paper Type and Size" for faxing on page 1.17 and "Selecting Print Media" for PC printing on page 4.1. • Try installing a new toner cartridge. 6.12 Troubleshooting - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 151
a new toner cartridge. • Parts in the machine may have toner on them. If the defects occur on the back of the page, the problem will likely correct itself after a few more pages. • The fusing assembly may be damaged. Contact a service representative. Background scatter results from bits of toner - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 152
AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc • The toner cartridge may not be installed properly. Remove the cartridge and reinsert it. • The toner cartridge may be defective and need replacing. Install a new toner cartridge. • The printer may require repairs. Contact a service representative. 6.14 Troubleshooting - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 153
or smears appear: • The toner cartridge may be installed improperly. Remove the cartridge and reinsert it. • The toner cartridge may be defective. Install a new toner cartridge. • If the problem persists, the printer may require repairs. Contact a service representative. Troubleshooting 6.15 - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 154
N Connecting Other Devices to the Phone Line N Specifications General Printer Scanner Copy Fax N Safety Information - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 155
machine • an external modem or a computer with an internal modem Which, of these you connect to this phone line depends on your configuration. Please see the following configurations. Situation 1 You connected the SF-530 series to a wall jack with a phone line for fax calls only (a dedicated fax - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 156
. Proceed as if that side of the phone unit splitter is a phone line for fax calls only (a dedicated line). See "Situation 1" on page A.1. You have one phone line with two phone numbers and distinctive ring service. Use the same guidelines in "Situation 2" above for connecting other devices. You can - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 157
EXT. Connect other device in the order indicated. Note: • The SF-530 series product the device connected to the wall jack. If it isn't, it cannot answer incoming fax calls. • As the drawing indicates, always plug the LINE jack into one device and the EXT. jack into another device. • Some computers - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 158
draft mode 600 x 600 dpi 202 mm Manual Feed O/S Emulation Rear to Front Windows 95/98/Me, Windows NT/2000 Samsung PrinThru Copy Item Resolution BW Contrast Control Multiple Copy Reduce & Enlarge Specification and Description SF-530: 200 x 200 dpi, SF-531P: 300 x 300 dpi Normal, Darken, Lighten - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 159
mm, Effective: 210 mm SF-530: 200 x 200 dpi, SF-531P: 300 x 300 dpi SF-530: 9 sec/page, SF-531P: 6 sec/page Sheet-fed Max 20 sheets Normal, Darken, Lighten, Photo Fax Item Modem Speed Compatibility Resolution (Selectable by 1-key & LCD) Compression ECM Support Halftone TAD Interface Memory Memory - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 160
with safety information, heed the safety information. You may have misunderstood the operating instruction. If you cannot resolve the conflict, contact your sales or service representative for assistance. 5. Unplug the fax machine from the AC wall socket and/or telephone jack before cleaning. Do not - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 161
disassemble the fax machine. Take it to aqualified service technician when machine from the telephone jack, PC, and AC wall outlet, and refer servicing to qualified service INSTRUCTIONS. In Case of Interference In normal operation, your SAMSUNG fax machine instructions, your SAMSUNG fax machine should - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 162
the FAX machine off, the following steps can be very effective in correcting interference problems: • Connect the FAX machine to machine, business, business entity or individual. See pages 1.22 to 1.23 for instructions on how to enter this information into your Samsung FAX machine service. - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 163
68. You should also know that: • Your Samsung FAX machine is not designed to be connected to a digital PBX system. • If you intend to use a computer modem or fax modem on the same phone line as your FAX machine, you may experience transmission and reception problems with all the equipment. It is - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 164
the UK and should be suitable. However, some buildings (mainly old ones) do not have normal 13 amp plug sockets. You need to electric shock if you put it into a socket. Important warning: You must earth this machine. The wires in the mains lead have the following colour code: • Green and Yellow - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 165
diskette, making 2.16 installing software 2.17 document contrast, setting 3.8 document feeder, loading 3.9 document resolution, setting 3.8 document scanner, cleaning 5.5 driver, access 4.9 install 2.4 remove 2.18 E entering, name 3.19 error messages 6.5 F fax problem, solving 6.7 fitting document - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 166
I install printer software 2.4 software from diskette 2.17 toner cartridge 1.18 introduction SF-530 series 1.1 SmarThru software 2.1 L load, document 3.9 load, paper in the automatic input tray 1.15, 4.3 in the manual input tray 4.5 location, choosing 1.9 M manual input tray loading paper 4.5 paper - Samsung SF531P | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 167
40 one-touch 3.21 speed dial 3.23 supports, attaching 1.10 system options, 3.2 system requirements, for software 2.3 T tape, removing 1.9 toll save transmission 3.37 toner cartridge installing 1.18 replacing 5.7 toner save mode 1.22, 4.11 troubleshooting see problem, solving U uninstall, MFP driver
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