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Understanding the Status LED The Status LED on the control panel shows the status of your machine. See the table below to know your machine's status. Status Description Off • The machine is off-line. • The machine is in Power Save mode. When data is received, or any button is pressed, it switches to on-line automatically. Green On The machine is on-line and can be used. Blinking • When the backlight slowly blinks, the machine is receiving data from the computer. • When the backlight fast blinks, the machine is printing data. Red On • The toner cartridge is totally exhausted. Remove the old toner cartridge and install a new one. See page 13.5. • A paper jam has occurred. To solve the problem, see page 14.2. • The front cover is open. Close the front cover. • There is no paper in the tray. Load paper in the tray. • The toner cartridge installed is not a genuine cartridge, and you selected Stop at the NonGenuine Toner prompt. See page 14.10. • The lifespan of the toner cartridge is reached, and you selected Stop at the Toner Exhausted prompt. See page 14.10. • The machine has stopped due to a major error. Check the display message. See page 14.7 for details on the meaning of the error message. Blinking • A minor error occurs and the machine is waiting an error to be cleared. Check the display message. When the problem is cleared, the machine resumes. • The toner cartridge installed is not a genuine cartridge, and you selected Continue at the NonGenuine Toner prompt. See page 14.10. • The lifespan of the toner cartridge is reached, and you selected Continue at the Toner Exhausted prompt. See page 14.10. • The toner cartridge is low. Order a new toner cartridge. You can temporarily improve print quality by redistributing the toner. See page 13.4. Finding more information You can find information for setting up and using your machine from the following resources, either printed or onscreen. Quick Install Guide Provides information on setting up your machine and, therefore, be sure to follow the instructions in the guide to get the machine ready. Online User's Guide Network Printer User's Guide Provides you with step-by-step instructions for using your machine's full features, and contains information for maintaining your machine, troubleshooting, and installing accessories. This user's guide also contains the Software Section providing you with information on how to print documents with your machine on various operating systems, and how to use the supplied software utilities. Note You can access the user's guides in other languages from the Manual folder on the printer software CD. Contained on the network utilities CD, provides you with information on setting up and connecting your machine to a network. Printer Driver Help Provides you with help information on printer driver properties and instructions for setting up the properties for printing. To access a printer driver help screen, click Help from the printer properties dialog box. website If you have Internet access, you can get help, support, printer drivers, manuals, and order information from the Samsung website, www.samsungprinter.com. 1.5

Section	Page
Contents	4
Introduction	11
Special features	11
Printer overview	12
Front view	12
Rear view	12
Control panel overview	13
Understanding the Status LED	15
Finding more information	15
Selecting a location	16
System setup	17
Menu overview	17
Changing the display language	18
Setting the date and time	18
Changing the clock mode	18
Changing the default mode (SCX-5530FN only)	18
Setting sounds (SCX-5530FN only)	19
Speaker, ringer, key sound, and alarm sound	19
Speaker volume	19
Entering characters using the number keypad	19
Entering alphanumeric characters	19
Keypad letters and numbers	19
Correcting numbers or names	20
Inserting a pause	20
Using the save modes	20
Toner Save mode	20
Power Save mode	20
Scan Power Save mode	20
Setting print job timeout	20
Software overview	21
Supplied software	21
Printer driver features	22
System requirements	22
Network setup	24
Introduction	24
Via network administration programs	24
Via the control panel	24
Supported operating systems	24
Configuring TCP/IP	24
Static addressing	25
Dynamic addressing (BOOTP/DHCP)	25
Configuring EtherTalk	25
Configuring IPX frame types	25
Setting Ethernet speed	26
Restoring the network configuration	26
Printing a network configuration page	26
Loading originals and print media	27
Loading originals	27
On the scanner glass	27
In the ADF	27
Selecting print media	28
Supported print media types and sizes	29
Media sizes supported in each mode	30
Guidelines for selecting and storing print media	30
Loading paper	31
In the tray 1	31
In the multi-purpose tray	33
Setting the paper size and type	34
Selecting an output location	34
Printing to the output tray	34
Printing to the rear cover	35
Copying	36
Selecting the paper tray	36
Copying	36
Changing the settings for each copy	36
Darkness	36
Original Type	36
Reduced or enlarged copy	37
Changing the default copy settings	37
Using special copy features	37
Collation	37
2-up or 4-up copying	37
ID card copying	38
Poster copying	38
Clone copying	39
Erasing background images	39
Copying on both sides of paper (SCX-5530FN only)	39
Setting copy timeout	39
Basic printing	40
Printing a document	40
Canceling a print job	40
Scanning	41
Scanning basics	41
Scanning to an application using a local connection	41
Scanning using a network connection	42
Preparing for network scanning	42
Scanning to a network client	43
Scanning to Email	44
Scanning to an FTP server	44
Scanning to an SMB server	45
Changing the settings for each scan job	45
Changing the default scan settings	45
Setting up Address Book	45
Registering speed email numbers	45
Configuring group email numbers	46
Using Address Book entries	46
Searching Address Book for an entry	46
Printing Address Book	46
Faxing (SCX-5530FN only)	47
Setting the fax header	47
Adjusting the document settings	47
Resolution	47
Darkness	48
Sending a fax automatically	48
Sending a fax manually	48
Confirming a transmission	49
Automatic redialing	49
Redialing the last number	49
Selecting the paper tray	49
Changing receiving modes	49
Receiving automatically in Fax mode	50
Receiving manually in Tel mode	50
Receiving manually using an extension telephone	50
Receiving automatically in Ans/Fax mode	50
Receiving faxes using DRPD mode	50
Receiving in secure receiving mode	51
Activating secure receiving mode	51
Printing received faxes	51
Deactivating secure receiving mode	51
Receiving faxes in memory	51
Printing received faxes on both sides of paper	52
Sending a fax to multiple destinations	52
Sending a delayed fax	53
Adding pages to a delayed fax	53
Canceling a delayed fax	53
Sending a priority fax	53
Forwarding faxes	54
Forwarding sent faxes to another fax machine	54
Forwarding sent faxes to email address	54
Forwarding received faxes to another fax machine	54
Forwarding received faxes to email address	54
Fax setup (SCX-5530FN only)	55
Changing the fax setup options	55
Sending options	55
Receiving options	55
Changing the default document settings	56
Printing sent fax report automatically	56
Setting up Phone Book	56
Speed buttons	56
Speed dial numbers	57
Group dial numbers	57
Searching Phone Book for an entry	58
Deleting a Phone Book entry	58
Printing Phone Book	58
Using USB flash memory (SCX-5530FN only)	59
About USB memory	59
Plugging in a USB memory device	59
Scanning to a USB memory device	59
Scanning	59
Customizing Scan to USB	60
Printing from a USB memory device	60
Printing on both sides of paper	61
Backing up data	61
Backing up data	61
Restoring data	61
Managing USB memory	61
Deleting an image file	61
Formatting a USB memory device	62
Viewing the USB memory status	62
Ordering supplies and accessories	63
Toner cartridges	63
Accessories	63
How to purchase	63
Maintenance	64
Printing reports	64
Printing a report	64
Other available reports (SCX-5530FN only)	64
Clearing memory	65
Cleaning your machine	65
Cleaning the outside	65
Cleaning the inside	65
Cleaning the scan unit	66
Maintaining the toner cartridge	66
Redistributing toner	67
Replacing the toner cartridge	68
Cleaning the drum	68
Sending new toner notification (SCX-5530FN only)	69
Printing continuously when the Toner Empty message appears	69
Clearing the Toner Empty Replace Toner message	69
Maintenance Parts	69
Checking replaceables	70
Replacing the ADF rubber pad	70
Managing your machine from the website	71
Checking the machine’s serial number	71
Troubleshooting	72
Clearing document jams	72
Roller misfeed	73
Clearing paper jams	73
In the tray 1	73
In the optional tray 2	74
In the multi-purpose tray	74
In the fuser area or around the toner cartridge	74
In the paper exit area	75
In the duplex unit area (SCX-5530FN only)	76
Tips for avoiding paper jams	77
Understanding display messages	78
Toner cartridge-related messages	81
Solving other problems	82
Paper feeding problems	82
Printing problems	82
Printing quality problems	84
Copying problems	86
Scanning problems	87
Network Scan problems	88
Fax problems (SCX-5530FN only)	88
Common Windows problems	89
Common PostScript problems (SCX-5530FN only)	89
Common Linux problems	90
Common Macintosh problems (SCX-5530FN only)	91
Installing accessories	92
Precautions when installing accessories	92
Installing a memory DIMM	92
Activating the added memory in the PS printer properties (SCX-5530FN only)	93
Specifications	94
General specifications	94
Printer specifications	94
Scanner and copier specifications	95
Facsimile specifications (SCX-5530FN only)	95
Index	96
Software section	98
Software section Contents	99
Installing Printer Software in Windows	102
Installing Printer Software	102
Installing Software for Local Printing	102
Installing Software for Network Printing	105
Reinstalling Printer Software	108
Removing Printer Software	109
Basic Printing	110
Printing a Document	110
Printing to a file (PRN)	110
Printer Settings	111
Layout Tab	111
Paper Tab	112
Graphics Tab	113
Extras Tab	114
About Tab	114
Printer Tab	114
Using a Favorite Setting	115
Using Help	115
Advanced Printing	116
Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper (N-Up Printing)	116
Printing Posters	117
Printing Booklets	117
Printing on Both Sides of Paper	118
Printing a Reduced or Enlarged Document	118
Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size	118
Using Watermarks	119
Using an Existing Watermark	119
Creating a Watermark	119
Editing a Watermark	119
Deleting a Watermark	119
Using Overlays	120
What is an Overlay?	120
Creating a New Page Overlay	120
Using a Page Overlay	120
Deleting a Page Overlay	120
Using Windows PostScript Driver	121
Printer Settings	121
Advanced	121
Using Help	121
Using Direct Print Utility	122
Overview Direct Print Utility	122
Printing	122
From the Direct Print Utility window	122
Using the shortcut icon	122
Using the right-click menu	122
Sharing the Printer Locally	123
Setting Up a Host Computer	123
Setting Up a Client Computer	123
Using Smart Panel	124
Understanding Smart Panel	124
Opening the Troubleshooting Guide	125
Using Printer Settings Utility	125
Using Onscreen Help File	125
Changing the Smart Panel Program Settings	125
Scanning	126
Scanning Using Samsung SmarThru	126
Uninstalling Samsung SmarThru	126
Using Samsung SmarThru	127
Using Onscreen Help File	128
Scanning Process with TWAIN- enabled Software	128
Scanning Using the WIA Driver	128
Using Your Printer in Linux	129
Getting Started	129
Installing the Unified Linux Driver	129
Installing the Unified Linux Driver	129
Uninstalling the Unified Linux Driver	130
Using the Unified Driver Configurator	131
Opening the Unified Driver Configurator	131
Printers Configuration	131
Scanners Configuration (for MFP device only)	132
Ports Configuration	132
Configuring Printer Properties	133
Printing a Document	133
Printing from Applications	133
Printing Files	134
Scanning a Document (for MFP device only)	134
Using the Image Manager	135
Using Your Printer with a Macintosh (SCX-5530FN only)	137
Installing Software for Macintosh	137
Setting Up the Printer	138
For a Network-connected Macintosh	138
For a USB-connected Macintosh	138
Printing	139
Printing a Document	139
Changing Printer Settings	139
Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper	140
Duplex Printing	141
Scanning	141

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Introduction>

Understanding the Status LED

The

Status

LED on the control panel shows the status of your machine.

See the table below to know your machine’s status.

Status

Description

Off

•

The machine is off-line.

•

The machine is in Power Save mode. When

data is received, or any button is pressed, it

switches to on-line automatically.

Green

The machine is on-line and can be used.

Blinking

•

When the backlight slowly blinks, the machine

is receiving data from the computer.

•

When the backlight fast blinks, the machine is

printing data.

Red

•

The toner cartridge is totally exhausted.

Remove the old toner cartridge and install a

new one. See page 13.5.

•

A paper jam has occurred. To solve the

problem, see page 14.2.

•

The front cover is open. Close the front cover.

•

There is no paper in the tray. Load paper in

the tray.

•

The toner cartridge installed is not a genuine

cartridge, and you selected

Stop

at the

NonGenuine Toner

prompt. See page 14.10.

•

The lifespan of the toner cartridge is reached,

and you selected

Stop

at the

Toner

Exhausted

prompt. See page 14.10.

•

The machine has stopped due to a major

error. Check the display message. See

page 14.7 for details on the meaning of the

error message.

Blinking

•

A minor error occurs and the machine is

waiting an error to be cleared. Check the

display message. When the problem is

cleared, the machine resumes.

•

The toner cartridge installed is not a genuine

cartridge, and you selected

Continue

at the

NonGenuine Toner

prompt. See page 14.10.

•

The lifespan of the toner cartridge is reached,

and you selected

Continue

at the

Toner

Exhausted

prompt. See page 14.10.

•

The toner cartridge is low. Order a new toner

cartridge. You can temporarily improve print

quality by redistributing the toner. See

page 13.4.

Finding more information

You can find information for setting up and using your machine from the

following resources, either printed or onscreen.

Quick Install

Guide

Provides information on setting up your

machine and, therefore, be sure to follow

the instructions in the guide to get the

machine ready.

Online User’s

Guide

Provides you with step-by-step

instructions for using your machine’s full

features, and contains information for

maintaining your machine,

troubleshooting, and installing

accessories.

This user’s guide also contains the

Software Section

providing you with

information on how to print documents

with your machine on various operating

systems, and how to use the supplied

software utilities.

Note

You can access the user’s guides

in other languages from the

Manual

folder on the

printer

software CD

Network Printer

User’s Guide

Contained on the

network utilities CD

provides you with information on setting

up and connecting your machine to a

network.

Printer Driver

Help

Provides you with help information on

printer driver properties and instructions

for setting up the properties for printing. To

access a printer driver help screen, click

Help

from the printer properties dialog

box.

website

If you have Internet access, you can get

help, support, printer drivers, manuals,

and order information from the Samsung

website,