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5 Using Smart Panel Smart Panel is a program that monitors and informs you of the status of the printer, and allows you to customize the printer's settings. If you are a Windows or Macintosh OS user, Smart Panel is installed automatically when you install the printer software. If you are a Linux OS user, download Smart Panel from the Samsung website (www.samsung.com/printer) and install. NOTES: • To use the this program, you need: - To check for Operating System(s) that are compatible with your printer, refer to Printer Specifications in your Printer User's Guide. - Internet Explorer version 5.0 or higher for flash animation in HTML Help. • If you need to know the exact name of your printer, you can check the supplied CD-ROM. Understanding Smart Panel If an error occurs while printing, Smart Panel appears automatically, showing the error. You can also launch Smart Panel manually from the Windows task bar. Double-click the Smart Panel icon on the Windows task bar. Double click this icon. Or, from the Start menu, select Programs or All Programs → your printer driver name → Smart Panel. NOTES: • If you have already installed more than one Samsung printer, first select the printer model you want in order to use the corresponding Smart Panel. Right-click the Smart Panel icon on the Windows task bar and select your printer name. • The Smart Panel window and its contents shown in this Software User's Guide may differ depending on the printer in use. The Smart Panel program displays the current status of the printer, various information, lets you change settings and the level of toner remaining in the toner cartridge(s). 1 1 Toner Level You can view the level of toner remaining in the toner cartridge(s). The printer and the number of the toner cartridge(s) shown above window may differ depending on the printer in use. Buy Now You can order replacement toner cartridge online. Troubleshooting Guide You can view Help to solve problems. Driver Setting You can use the printer properties window, which allows you to access all of the printer options you need for using your printer. For details, See "Printer Settings" on page 8. Opening the Troubleshooting Guide Using the troubleshooting guide, you can view solutions for error status problems. Right-click the Smart Panel icon on the Windows task bar and select Troubleshooting Guide. 18 Using Smart Panel

Section	Page
Guide_EN	1
Contents	5
Introduction	12
Special Features	12
Understanding Component Locations	13
Front View	13
Rear View	13
Control Panel Functions	14
Getting Started	15
Unpacking	15
Selecting a Location	16
Installing the Toner Cartridge	16
Loading Paper	17
Making Connections	18
Turning the Machine On	20
Installing Printer Software	21
System requirements	21
Printer Driver Features	22
Changing the Display Language and Country	23
Setting Language	23
Setting Country	23
Setting the Machine ID (Only for SCX-4521F)	23
Entering Characters Using the Number Keypad	23
Setting the Date and Time (Only for SCX-4521F)	24
Changing the Clock Mode	24
Setting the Paper Size and Type	25
Setting Sounds (Only for SCX-4521F)	25
Speaker, Ringer, Key Sound, and Alarm Sound	25
Speaker Volume	25
Using the Save Modes	26
Toner Save Mode	26
Power Save Mode	26
Setting the Dial Mode (Only for SCX-4521F)	26
Paper Handling	27
Selecting Print Materials	27
Paper Type, Input Sources, and Capacities	27
Guidelines for Paper and Special Materials	28
Loading Paper	29
Using the Tray	29
Using the Manual Tray	29
Verifying an Output Location	29
Copying	30
Loading Paper for Copying	30
Preparing a Document	30
Making Copies on the Document Glass	31
Making Copies from the Automatic Document Feeder	31
Setting Copy Options	32
Darkness	32
Original Type	32
Reduced/Enlarged Copy	32
Number of Copies	32
Using Special Copy Features	33
Clone Copying	33
Collation Copying	33
Auto Fit Copying	33
ID Card Copying	34
2 Up or 4 Up Copying	34
Poster Copying	34
Changing the Default Settings	35
Setting the Time Out Option	35
Setting the Favorite Copy Option	35
Basic Printing	36
Printing a Document	36
Canceling a Print Job	36
Scanning	37
Scanning Basics	37
Scanning From the Control Panel to an Application	37
Faxing (Only for SCX-4521F)	38
Setting Up the Fax System	38
Sending a Fax	38
Receiving a Fax	38
Automatic Dialing	38
Other Ways to Fax	38
Additional Features	38
Changing the Fax Setup options	38
Available Fax Setup Options	38
Loading a Document	40
Adjusting the Document Resolution	41
Sending a Fax Automatically	41
Sending a Fax Manually	42
Redialing the Last Number	42
Confirming Transmission	42
Automatic Redialing	42
About Receiving Modes	43
Loading Paper for Receiving Faxes	43
Receiving Automatically in Fax Mode	43
Receiving Manually in Tel Mode	43
Receiving Automatically in Ans/ Fax Mode	43
Receiving Manually Using an Extension Telephone	44
Receiving Faxes Using the DRPD Mode	44
Receiving Faxes in the Memory	44
Speed Dialing	45
Storing a Number for Speed Dialing	45
Sending a Fax using a Speed Dial Number	45
Group Dialing	45
Setting a Group Dial Number	45
Editing Group Dial Numbers	46
Sending a Fax Using Group Dialing (Multi-address Transmission)	46
Searching for a Number in Memory	46
Searching Sequentially through the Memory	46
Searching with a Particular First Letter	47
Printing a Phonebook List	47
Sending Broadcast Faxes	47
Sending a Delayed Fax	48
Sending a Priority Fax	48
Adding Documents To a Scheduled Fax	49
Canceling a Scheduled Fax	49
Using Secure Receiving Mode	50
Printing Reports	50
Using Advanced Fax Settings	51
Changing Setting Options	51
Advanced Fax Setting Options	51
Maintenance	52
Clearing the Memory	52
Setting the Machine to be Checked by Phone (Only for SCX-4521F)	53
Cleaning Your Machine	53
Cleaning the Outside	53
Cleaning the Inside	53
Cleaning the Scan Unit	54
Maintaining the Toner Cartridge	54
Redistributing Toner	55
Replacing the Toner Cartridge	55
Setting the Notify Toner Option (Only for SCX-4521F)	55
Cleaning the Drum	56
Ignoring the Toner Empty Message (Only for SCX-4521F)	56
Consumables and Replacement Parts	56
Replacing the ADF Rubber Pad	57
Troubleshooting	58
Clearing Document Jams	58
Input Misfeed	58
Exit Misfeed	59
Clearing Paper Jams	59
In the Tray	59
In the Manual Tray	59
In the Fuser Area or Around the Toner Cartridge	60
In the Paper Exit Area	60
Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams	61
Clearing LCD Error Messages	61
Solving Other Problems	63
Paper Feeding Problems	63
Printing Problems	64
Printing Quality Problems	65
Copying Problems	67
Scanning Problems	68
Fax Problems (Only for SCX-4521F)	68
Common Linux Problems	69
Common Macintosh Problems	70
Problems in Printer Setup Utility	70
Specifications	71
General Specifications	71
Scanner and Copier Specifications	72
Printer Specifications	72
Facsimile Specifications (Only for SCX-4521F)	73
Paper Specifications	73
Overview	73
Supported Sizes of Paper	74
Guidelines for Using Paper	74
Paper Specifications	75
Paper Output Capacity	75
Paper Storage Environment	75
Index	77
Numerics	77
A	77
B	77
C	77
D	77
E	77
F	77
G	77
I	77
J	77
L	77
M	77
N	78
P	78
R	78
S	78
T	78
U	78
V	78
W	78
Z	78
Software section	79
Software section Contents	80
Installing Printer Software in Windows	83
Installing Printer Software	83
Reinstalling Printer Software	85
Removing Printer Software	85
Basic Printing	86
Printing a Document	86
Printing to a file (PRN)	87
Printer Settings	87
Layout Tab	88
Paper Tab	88
Graphics Tab	89
Extras Tab	90
About Tab	90
Printer Tab	90
Using a Favorite Setting	91
Using Help	91
Advanced Printing	92
Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper (N-Up Printing)	92
Printing Posters	93
Printing a Reduced or Enlarged Document	93
Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size	93
Using Watermarks	94
Using an Existing Watermark	94
Creating a Watermark	94
Editing a Watermark	94
Deleting a Watermark	94
Using Overlays	95
What is an Overlay?	95
Creating a New Page Overlay	95
Using a Page Overlay	95
Deleting a Page Overlay	95
Sharing the Printer Locally	96
Setting Up a Host Computer	96
Setting Up a Client Computer	96
Using Smart Panel	97
Understanding Smart Panel	97
Opening the Troubleshooting Guide	97
Changing the Smart Panel Program Settings	98
Scanning	99
Scanning Using Samsung SmarThru	99
Uninstalling Samsung SmarThru	99
Using Samsung SmarThru	99
Using Onscreen Help File	100
Scanning Process with TWAIN- enabled Software	101
Scanning Using the WIA Driver	101
Windows XP	101
Windows Vista	101
Windows 7	101
Using Your Printer in Linux	102
Getting Started	102
Installing the Unified Linux Driver	102
Installing the Unified Linux Driver	102
Uninstalling the Unified Linux Driver	103
Using the Unified Driver Configurator	104
Opening the Unified Driver Configurator	104
Printers Configuration	104
Scanners Configuration	105
Ports Configuration	105
Configuring Printer Properties	106
Printing a Document	106
Printing from Applications	106
Printing Files	107
Scanning a Document	107
Using the Image Manager	108
Using Your Printer with a Macintosh	110
Installing Software	110
Setting Up the Printer	111
For a Network-connected	111
For a USB-connected	111
Printing	112
Printing a Document	112
Changing Printer Settings	112
Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper	114
Scanning	114
Software section Index	115
A	115
C	115
D	115
E	115
F	115
G	115
H	115
I	115
L	115
M	115
N	115
O	115
P	115
R	115
S	115
T	116
U	116

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Using Smart Panel

Smart Panel is a program that monitors and informs you of the

status of the printer, and allows you to customize the printer’s

settings. If you are a Windows or Macintosh OS user, Smart

Panel is installed automatically when you install the printer

software. If you are a Linux OS user, download Smart Panel

from the Samsung website (www.samsung.com/printer) and

install.

OTES

• To use the this program, you need:

- To check for Operating System(s) that are compatible with

your printer, refer to Printer Specifications in your Printer

User’s Guide.

- Internet Explorer version 5.0 or higher for flash animation

in HTML Help.

• If you need to know the exact name of your printer, you can

check the supplied CD-ROM.

Understanding Smart Panel

If an error occurs while printing, Smart Panel appears

automatically, showing the error. You can also launch Smart

Panel manually from the Windows task bar. Double-click the

Smart Panel icon on the Windows task bar.

Or, from the

Start

menu, select

Programs

All Programs

→

your printer driver name

→

Smart Panel

OTES

• If you have already installed more than one Samsung

printer, first select the printer model you want in order to

use the corresponding Smart Panel. Right-click the Smart

Panel icon on the Windows task bar and select

your printer

name

• The Smart Panel window and its contents shown in this

Software User’s Guide may differ depending on the printer in

use.

Double click this icon.

The Smart Panel program displays the current status of the

printer, various information, lets you change settings and the

level of toner remaining in the toner cartridge(s).

Toner Level

You can view the level of toner remaining in the toner

cartridge(s). The printer and the number of the toner cartridge(s)

shown above window may differ depending on the printer in use.

Buy Now

You can order replacement toner cartridge online.

Troubleshooting Guide

You can view Help to solve problems.

Driver Setting

You can use the printer properties window, which allows you to

access all of the printer options you need for using your

printer.

For details,

See “Printer Settings” on page 8.

Opening the Troubleshooting

Guide

Using the troubleshooting guide, you can view solutions for

error status problems.

Right-click the Smart Panel icon on the Windows task bar and

select

Troubleshooting Guide