Samsung SCX-1100 User Manual

Important Precautions and Safety Information

When using this product, these basic safety precautions should always be followed
to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons:

1

Read and understand all instructions.

2

Use common sense whenever operating electrical appliances.

3

Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product and in the literature
accompanying the product.

4

If an operating instruction appears to conflict 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 product from the AC wall socket before cleaning. Do not use liquid or
aerosol cleaners. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning.

6

Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. It may fall,
causing serious damage.

7

Your product should never be placed on, near, or over a radiator, heater, air
conditioner, or ventilation duct.

8

Do not allow anything to rest on the power. Do not locate your product where
the cords will be abused by persons walking on them.

9

Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords. This can diminish
performance, and may result in the risk of fire or electric shock.

10

Do not allow pets to chew on the AC power, or PC interface cords.

11

Never push objects of any kind into the product through case or cabinet
openings. They may touch dangerous voltage points, creating a risk of fire or

shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the product.

12

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the product. Take it to a
qualified service technician when repair work is required. Opening or removing

covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect
reassembly could cause electric shock when the unit is subsequently used.

13

Unplug the product from the PC and AC wall outlet, and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

• When any part of the power cord, plug, or connecting cable is damaged or
frayed.

• If liquid has been spilled into the product.

• If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

• If the product does not operate properly after instructions have been followed.

• If the product has been dropped, or the cabinet appears damaged.

• If the product exhibits a sudden and distinct change in performance.

14

Adjust only those controls covered by the operating instructions. Improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage, and may require extensive

work by a qualified service technician to restore the product to normal
operation.

15

Avoid using this product during a lightning storm. There may be a remote risk of
electric shock from lightning. If possible, unplug the AC power for the duration

of the lightning storm.

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ONTENTS

Setting Up Your Product ......... 1.1

Contents ................................................................... 1.2

Control Locations and Functions ................................... 1.3

Front View ................................................................. 1.3

Rear View .................................................................. 1.4

Top View ................................................................... 1.4

Operation Panel Button Functions ................................. 1.5

Choosing a Location .................................................... 1.6

Setting Up Your Product .............................................. 1.7

Loading Paper .......................................................... 1.10

Installing Print Cartridges .......................................... 1.12

Changing the Display Language .................................. 1.17

Turning Key Sound On or Off ..................................... 1.17

Setting Ink Save Modes ............................................ 1.18

Setting Paper Save Modes ......................................... 1.18

Setting Power Save Mode .......................................... 1.19

Installing Software ................. 2.1

About Samsung Software ............................................ 2.2

System Requirements ................................................. 2.3

Installing Samsung Software ....................................... 2.4

Configuring Fax Gate and Internet Gate ........................ 2.8

Uninstalling Samsung Software .................................. 2.12

Uninstalling the MFP Driver ........................................ 2.12

Using the SmarThru CD-ROM ..................................... 2.16

Contents

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Copying .................................. 3.1

Setting Paper Size and Type ........................................ 3.2

Paper Size ................................................................. 3.2

Paper Type ................................................................ 3.3

Loading the Original Documents ................................... 3.4

Copying a Document .................................................. 3.6

Setting Copy Options .................................................. 3.7

Quality ...................................................................... 3.7

Contrast .................................................................... 3.8

Copy page ................................................................. 3.8

Zoom rate ................................................................. 3.9

Using Special Copy ................................................... 3.10

Fit to Page ............................................................... 3.10

Clone ...................................................................... 3.11

Poster ..................................................................... 3.12

Mirror ..................................................................... 3.12

Changing Default Settings ......................................... 3.13

Printing .................................. 4.1

Paper Selection .......................................................... 4.2

Guidelines for Special Media ......................................... 4.3

Loading Specialty Paper .............................................. 4.4

Paper Guidelines ........................................................ 4.5

Printing a Document ................................................... 4.6

Printer Settings .......................................................... 4.8

Accessing Printer Settings ............................................ 4.8

Printer Properties Tabs
Printer Properties Tabs
Printer Properties Tabs

Printer Properties Buttons & Icons .............................. 4.17

Using the Printer Control Program .............................. 4.17

Accessing Printer Control Program .............................. 4.17

About Tab ............................................................... 4.20

(Windows 95/98/Me) ............... 4.9

(Windows NT 4.0) ................. 4.14

(Windows 2000/XP) ............... 4.16

Scanning ................................ 5.1

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Scanning Basics ......................................................... 5.2

Starting Scan from the Operation Panel ......................... 5.2

Scanning Process with TWAIN-enabled Software ............. 5.6

Contents

Maintenance ........................... 6.1

Maintaining Print Cartridges ......................................... 6.2

Viewing Ink Level ....................................................... 6.3

Cleaning Print Cartridges ............................................. 6.3

Printing a Cleaning Page from the Product ..................... 6.4

Printing a Cleaning Page from Your Computer ................ 6.5

Cleaning Print Cartridge Nozzles ................................... 6.6

Cleaning Cartridge Holder Contacts ............................... 6.8

Replacing Print Cartridges ........................................... 6.9

Replacing Print Cartridges from the Product ................. 6.10

Replacing Print Cartridges from the Computer .............. 6.13

Aligning Print Cartridges ............................................ 6.14

Aligning Print Cartridges from the Product .................... 6.14

Aligning Print Cartridges from the Computer ................ 6.15

Cleaning Document Glass .......................................... 6.17

Using Help List ......................................................... 6.17

Troubleshooting ..................... 7.1

Clearing Paper Jams ................................................... 7.2

Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams ........................................ 7.4

LCD Error Messages .................................................... 7.5

Fixing Problems ......................................................... 7.6

Paper Feeding Problems .............................................. 7.6

General Printing Problems ........................................... 7.7

Colour Printing Problems ........................................... 7.10

Print Quality Problems ............................................... 7.11

Scanning Problems ................................................... 7.13

Appendix ................................ 8.1

Printer Specification .................................................... 8.2

Scanner and Copier Specification .................................. 8.2

General Specification .................................................. 8.3

Paper Specification ..................................................... 8.4

Index

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Contents

1

S

ETTING

Thank you for purchasing the Samsung SCX-1100 InkJet all
in one. This multifunctional product provides printing,
copying and scanning functions!

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P

RODUCT

This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on
setting up the product, and installing the software.
The chapter includes:

•Contents

•Control Locations and Functions

•Operation Panel Button Functions

•Choosing a Location

•Setting Up Your Product

•Loading Paper

•Installing Print Cartridges

•Changing the Display Language

•Turning Key Sound On or Off

•Setting Ink Save Modes

•Setting Power Save Mode

Contents

Below is what is included with your product.

SCX-1100

Power cord*

1

Quick Install Guide,

User’s Guide, Warranty Card

Colour and Black ink

cartridges

USB cable

CD*2 and

SmarThru User’s Guide

1.2

Setting Up Your Product

*1. The shape of the power cord plug may differ depending on your country.

*2. CD-ROM of the MFP driver, SmarThru and OCR program.

Control Locations and Functions

Document glass

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the main components
of your product.

Front View

Operation Panel

(see page 1.5)

Cartridge Door

Grab the handle of the
door and open it wide.

Cartridge Holder

Output Tray Top Cover

To open, lift the cover.

Output Tray
Extension

Setting Up Your Product

1.3

Rear View

Connector Door

To access connectors,
open it wide.

AC Power Socket

Top View

USB Connector

Parallel Connector

Paper Guide

Paper Support

Paper Bin

1.4

Setting Up Your Product

Operation Panel Button Functions

1

2

Turns your machine on and off.

Launches Samsung Scan Wizard in the desktop
window from which you can select the scan
destination.

Adjusts the copy quality.

Adjusts the copy contrast to make copies
lighter or darker than the original.

Selects the number of copies.

Makes a copy smaller or larger than the

3

original.

Makes a black and white copy.

Makes a colour copy.

Allows you to set up special copy features
including Fit to Page, Clone, Poster, and Mirror
copy.

Setting Up Your Product

1.5

4

Cancels a scan or copy job, or returns a menu
item to its default setting.

5

6 Allows you to save ink.

7

8 Enters menu mode.

9 Scrolls through menu items.

10 Confirms the selection on the display.

Shows the current status and guides you
through various menu setup.

Allows you to save paper by printing 2 pages
on a single sheet of paper. (Only available in
Black copy)

1.6

Setting Up Your Product

Choosing a Location

To help guarantee trouble-free operation of your product, place it
on a flat, stable surface near your workstation. Leave enough space
to allow for easy paper loading, paper out and opening the top
cover.

Do not place your product:

• In direct sunlight.

• Near heat sources or air conditioners.

• In dusty or dirty environments.

Setting Up Your Product

1

Remove the shipping tapes from the front, back, and sides of
the product.

2

Open the connector door.

Setting Up Your Product

1.7

3

Connect the printer cable. Use only USB cable (shipped with
your product) or IEEE 1284 compliant parallel cable

(purchase separately).

USB
connection

OR

Parallel
connection

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:

• If you are using a USB cable, you must be running Windows 98 or
Me/2000/XP.

• When you connect to a USB port on a Windows computer, use the
same USB port every time you connect your product.

4

Close the connector door.

1.8

Setting Up Your Product

5

Connect the power cord.

Plug one end of the cord into the back of the product and the
other end into a properly grounded AC outlet.

As you plug it in, your product will turn on automatically.

Wait for “POWERING UP” to disappear from the display
indicating the machine is on. To view your display text in
another language, see page 1.17.

To turn off and back on, use the power button on the
operation panel.

Setting Up Your Product

1.9

Loading Paper

The display shows “ADD PAPER” and “PRESS ENTER” alternatively
if no paper is loaded when printing is required. The paper bin will
hold approximately 100 sheets of plain paper.

In a stand-alone copy mode, you can use A4-, letter-, or legal-size
paper. Your product is preset to A4. If you want to use other sized
paper, use

3.2.

For PC printing, you can use smaller sizes of paper. For details, see
page 4.10.

1

Pull the paper support on the paper bin all the way up.

Setup

button to set the paper size. For details, see page

Paper support

1.10

2

Fan the paper and insert it with the print side facing you.
Ensure that the right edge of the paper is in contact with the

right side of the paper bin. Do not exceed the specified
capacity.

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• Do not force the paper down into the machine.

• It is recommended to load a stack of paper (more than 20 sheets)
to ensure proper paper feeding.

Setting Up Your Product

3

Squeeze the left paper guide and move it to the right to
match the width of the paper.

Paper guide

4

Pull the output tray and output tray extender on the front of
the product, all the way out.

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If you are using legal­size paper, do not pull the
output tray out. Push it in, or
it may cause paper jam when
the paper prints out.

Setting Up Your Product

1.11

Installing Print Cartridges

Your product comes with a black and a colour cartridge. You can
purchase an optional photo cartridge and install it instead of the
black cartridge. See page 1.16 for the options you can purchase.

Use this procedure when installing print cartridges for the first time.
To install replacement print cartridges, refer to “Replacing Print
Cartridges” on page 6.9.

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There are two types in the black and the colour cartridge by
the yield: Standard and High yield. Before proceeding to install, you
need to check which cartridge type you have. When you install the
cartridges, you will be asked if it is Standard or High Yield. To find out
the type, please refer to the table on the page

1

Unwrap and remove the colour print cartridge from its plastic
bag. Hold the print cartridge at the top only. Do not touch the

electrical contacts.

Carefully remove the sealing tape covering the print head.

6.9

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1.12

2

Grab the handle on the cartridge door and open the door.

Grab the handle.

Setting Up Your Product

3

The cartridge holder moves to the install position.

The colour cartridge will be inserted into the left side of the
cartridge holder and can be identified by a yellow tab on the
top of the holder.

The black (or photo) cartridge will be inserted into the right
side of the cartridge holder and can be identified by a green
tab on the top of the holder.

Yellow tab indicates colour

cartridge position.

Green tab indicates black or

photo cartridge position.

4

Place the colour print cartridge into the left side of the holder.

colour ink cartridge

5

Push the colour cartridge back until it clicks into place.

Setting Up Your Product

1.13

6

Unwrap and remove the black print cartridge from its plastic
bag. Holding the cartridge at the top, carefully remove the

sealing tape covering the print head.

Place the black print cartridge into the right side of the holder.

7

Push the black print cartridge back until it clicks into place.

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8

After installing the print cartridges, close the cartridge door.

9

When you close the door, the display shows “COVER CLOSED”
and then “NONE CHANGED?”.

Setting Up Your Product

10

Press the Scroll button or until you see “BOTH
CHANGED?” in the display and then press Enter.

11

The display shows “NEW COLOR”. Press Enter.

12

The display shows “STANDARD COLOR”. If you have installed
a standard capacity colour cartridge, press Enter. If not,
press the Scroll buttons ( or ) to display “HIGH YIELD

COLOR” and then press Enter.

13

The display shows “NEW BLACK”. Press Enter.

14

The display shows “STANDARD BLACK”. If you have installed a
standard capacity black cartridge, press Enter. If not, press
the Scroll buttons ( or ) to display “HIGH YIELD BLACK”

and then press Enter.

15

Cartridge Alignment begins automatically by printing the
Cartridge Alignment form. Use this form to identify the

straightest line in each of six alignment areas.

By selecting the straightest line for each pattern, you will
optimise the print head alignment.

Setting Up Your Product

1.15

16

Looking at the Cartridge Alignment form, identify the
straightest line in Alignment A.

Using the Scroll buttons ( or ) to select the number of
the straightest line. Press

Enter

when the number displays.

Last Alignment

17

The display accepts the number and moves to Alignment B.

Number Range

Entry

Alignments
(A, B, C, D, E, F)

Repeat steps 16 and 17 for Alignment B-F.

18

When you finish entering the number for Alignment F, the
display returns to Standby mode.

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• When either print cartridge starts to run out of ink, replace the

empty print cartridge. If you do not have a new replacement for the
empty print cartridge, leave the empty print cartridge in the
product.

The product will not print with only one print

cartridge installed.

• Keep a spare print cartridge on hand. When buying print cartridges,

check the part numbers referenced below to ensure buying the
correct print cartridge. These print cartridges have been specifically
designed to work with your product to produce results that are
always clear and sharp.

• If you want to purchase a new print cartridge, either contact your

point of purchase or any Lexmark authorized supplies dealer.

1.16

Black cartridge

Colour cartridge

Photo cartridge Lexmark 12A1990

Setting Up Your Product

Cartridge type Part number

High yield Lexmark 12A1975

Standard

Samsung INK-M50
Lexmark 12A1970

High yield Lexmark 15M0125

Standard

Samsung INK-C60
Lexmark 15M0120

Changing the Display Language

To change the language that is displayed on the LCD display, take
the following steps:

1

Press

Setup

on the operation panel. The display shows the

first menu; LANGUAGE. Press

2

Press the
you want in the display and then press

selection.

Scroll

buttons ( or ) until you see the language

Enter

.

Enter

to save the

Turning Key Sound On or Off

You can turn the key sound on or off. If you turn the key sound on,
key tone sounds each time you press a button on the machine’s
operation panel.

1

Press Setup on the operation panel.

2

Press the Scroll buttons ( or ) until you see “KEY
SOUND” on the display and then press Enter.

3

Press the Scroll buttons ( or ) to select “ON” or “OFF”
and then press Enter.

Setting Up Your Product

1.17

Setting Ink Save Modes

You can enable or disable Ink Save features with the touch of a
button.

The Ink Save feature allows the printer to use less ink on each
page. Activating this mode changes print quality to draft mode so
that the life of the ink cartridge extends, but may lower the print
quality.

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:

• If you need better quality, disable the Ink Save and set the print

quality as you want.

• You cannot use Ink Save either when Paper Save is on, or with

Photo Cartridge installed.

Press

SAVE Ink

on, Ink Save mode is active and the machine uses less ink to print
a document.

If the button backlight is off, Ink Save mode is disabled and you will
print with normal quality.

on the operation panel. If the button backlight is

1.18

Setting Paper Save Modes

You can enable or disable Paper Save featur with the touch of a
button.The Paper Save feature print 2 pages on a single sheet of
paper to save paper.

1

Press SAVE Paper on the operation panel. The display shows
“ON” or “OFF”.

2

Press the Scroll button ( or ) to change the setting. To
enable the Paper Save mode, select “ON”. Or select “OFF” to

disable the mode. Then press Enter.

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The Paper Save feature is applied only in Black copy mode.
While the paper save mode in enabled any changes you made through
the special copy does not apply even though it is accessible, and the
print Quality sets to “NORMAL”.

Setting Up Your Product

Setting Power Save Mode

Your product reduces power consumption when it is not in actual
use. The Power Save mode setting determines the length of time
the machine waits after a job is printed before it switches to a
reduced power state.

1

Press Setup on the operation panel. The display shows the
first menu; LANGUAGE.

2

Press the Scroll buttons ( or ) until you see “POWER
SAVE MODE” in the display and then press Enter.

3

The display shows the time available. Press the Scroll buttons
( or ) until you see the desired time in the display. The

current setting is tagged with a at the end of the display.

4

Press Enter to save the selection.

Setting Up Your Product

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Setting Up Your Product

2

INSTALLING SOFTWARE

This chapter provides information on installing the supplied
Samsung software. You must install the Samsung software
to use your product as a printer and scanner.

The topics included in this chapter are:

•About Samsung Software

•System Requirements

•Installing Samsung Software

•Configuring Fax Gate and Internet Gate

•Uninstalling Samsung Software

About Samsung Software

You must install the SmarThru CD-ROM after you have setup your
product and connected it to your computer. The SmarThru CD-ROM
includes the following:

• MFP Driver

• SmarThru Software

• OCR Software (AnyPage Lite)

MFP Driver

To use your SCX-1100 as a printer and scanner, you must install the
MFP driver.

SmarThru Software

SmarThru is the accompanying software for your SCX-1100
multifunctional product. SmarThru contains a powerful image
editor that allows you to edit images in many ways and also
includes powerful Internet mail client software. With SmarThru,
you can save the scanned images in a dedicated storage area for
subsequent editing, sending via e-mail or fax, printing, and
processing by other programs of your choice.

2.2

Installing Software

OCR Software (AnyPage Lite)

OCR (Optical Character Recognition) is software that has the ability
to recognize most character formats, so that a scanned document
can be read and edited with word processing software.

System Requirements

Before you begin, ensure your system meets the minimum
requirements.

Supported Operating System

Windows 95 OSR2/Windows 98/Windows 98 SE/Windows NT 4.0
Workstation or Server with Service Pack 3/Windows 2000
Professional or Advanced Server/Windows XP Home edition or
Professional.

Minimal Requirements

• Disk space: 130 MB for installation

• Memory: 64 MB

• CPU: Pentium II 233 or higher

• Required software: Internet Explorer 4.01 or above

Recommended

• Disk space: 250 MB for installation

• Memory: 128 MB

• CPU: Pentium II 400 or higher

• Required software: Internet Explorer 5.5 or above

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• Administrative rights should be set for installation on Windows NT

4.0/2000/XP.

• Windows 95 versions prior to OSR2 are not recommended due to

compatibility with OLE/COM libraries.

Installing Software

2.3

Installing Samsung Software

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• For Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP users, cancel the “New Hardware

Found” screen when the computer boots up.

• Make sure that your product SCX-1100 is plugged in and connected

to your computer’s parallel port or USB port

software

support USB connection.

1

Insert the supplied SmarThru CD-ROM into your CD-ROM

from the CD. Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0 do not

drive.

The SmarThru CD-ROM should automatically run and opening
window appears.

If the opening window does not appear, click Start, and then
Run. Type X:Autorun.exe, replacing “X” with the letter of
your drive, and click OK.

If you are asked to select the language, choose your desired
language.

before installing

2

Click Install the Samsung Software on your PC.

3

Follow the on-screen instructions and click Next.

Installs the
Samsung
Software on
your PC

Uninstall the
Samsung
Software. See
page 2.12.

2.4

Installing Software

4

The SmarThru installation supports three types of setup:

• Typical: Program will be installed with the most common
options and is recommended for most users.

• Compact: Only the MFP driver will be installed.

• Custom: You may choose the options you want to install.
Recommended for advanced users.

5

Click Next.

If you select the Custom installation, you may choose the
options you want to install.

•

SmarThru Software:

work with electronic documents.

OCR Software:

•

MFP Driver:

•

to print and scan.

to scan and edit images and

AnyPage Lite software to enable OCR.

Installing Software

2.5

6

You can choose SmarThru networking option. This feature
allows you to share the modems on your computer and the

scan device SCX-1100 via a network or to access these shared
devices located on other computers.

Stand-alone configuration does not allow you to use any
networking features such as Remote Fax or Remote Scan
service.

If you selected SmarThru networking, you can select to
install server, client, or both.

2.6

Installing Software

Server allows you to share local fax modem and/or scanner
over a LAN. You can control sharing by managing remote
service user. Client allows you to use Remote Fax or Remote
Scan services provided by SmarThru Remote Services Server
over a LAN. You need to have a client account. These accounts
are provided by the server. For details on Remote Fax/Scan
Services, please refer to the SmarThru User’s Guide.

7

Click Next.

8

When the installation is completed, shut down and restart
your computer.

If your computer does not shut down and restart
automatically, you must shut it down manually and restart it
before the changes will be saved.

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When you install the software, the Digital Signature Not
Found window appears in Windows 2000 and Windows XP. Click
Windows 2000 and click

Continue Anyway

Installing Software

in Windows XP.

OK

2.7

in

Configuring Fax Gate and Internet Gate

If you select SmarThru networking Server option (see page

2.6), when your computer restarts after the Samsung software has
installed, you will be prompted to configure the fax and Internet
gates allowing you to send and receive faxes and e-mails on the
SmarThru system.

If you select the Stand-alone or SmarThru networking Client
option (see page 2.6), the following wizards appear only the first
time you try to launch Mailbox in the SmarThru program. For
information on SmarThru, please refer to the SmarThru User’s
Guide.)

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To configure the Internet gate, you must enter your e-mail
address, incoming (POP3 or IMAP4) and outgoing (SMTP) mail server
address, and account name. Ask your Internet service provider or on­line service provider for the information on your Internet gate
configuration.

1

When the New Modem Wizard appears, choose the system
modem installed in your system and then click Next. This fax

modem will be used by SmarThru Fax Gate for sending and/or
receiving faxes.

2.8

Installing Software

2

Click Finish to save the modem setting.

3

Enter your name and e-mail address, then click Next. The
e-mail address has been assigned to you by your Internet

service provider.

4

Enter the addresses of your incoming and outgoing mail
servers. Choose the incoming mail server type, then click

Next. Your Internet service provider will be able to provide
you with this information.

Installing Software

2.9

5

Enter your account name and password to access your
Internet mail server, then click Next. Your Internet service

provider will be able to provide you with this information.

6

Enter the account record name, then click Next.

2.10

Installing Software

7

Click Finish to quit the wizard and enable Internet e-mail
service.

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If you wish, you can reconfigure the Internet gate later by
using SmarThru Configuration. For details, refer to the SmarThru
User’s Guide.

Installing Software

2.11

Uninstalling Samsung Software

Uninstall is required if you are upgrading the software or if your
installation fails. You can uninstall all software including SmarThru
and MFP drivers using the SmarThru CD or selectively uninstall the
desired item using the Window unInstallShield.

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Before beginning un-installation, ensure all applications are
closed on your PC. A system reboot is required after the software is
un-installed.

Uninstalling the MFP Driver

1

Start Windows if not already started.

2

From the Start menu, select Programs, then select
Samsung SCX-1100 Series.

2.12

3

You can select the component in the MFP driver to uninstall
individually.

If you want to uninstall the scan driver, select TWAIN Driver
Uninstaller.

If you want to uninstall the printer driver, select SCX-1100
Series Uninstall. Restating your computer will be required.

Installing Software

in case of Windows 98

4

When your computer confirms your selection, click Yes. The
selected printer driver and all its components are removed

from your computer.

5

When un-installation is done, click OK.

6

The message box recommends you restart your computer.
Click OK, then restart Windows.

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If you want to install the printer driver or the scan driver
using the SmarThru CD-ROM, make sure that you select the Setup
Type to
details, see page 2.5.

Compact

. Or select

Custom

then select

MFP Driver

. For

Uninstalling Samsung SmarThru

1

Start Windows if not already started.

2

From the Start menu, select Programs.

3

Select Samsung SmarThru, then select SmarThru 3
Uninstall.

Installing Software

2.13

4

When your computer asks you to confirm your selection, click
Yes. The Uninstall Options dialog box appears.

Uninstall options are:

• Backup and delete: Backs up all your data and options to a
safe place. Then removes SmarThru system including the
data.

• Delete: Deletes all the SmarThru data and options. No
backup or copying takes place. Be careful while using this
option as you can easily lose your data.

• Leave intact: Uninstalls SmarThru software leaving data
and option intact. This can be useful, if, for example, you
decide to install Stand Alone configuration over SmarThru
Networking. In this case, uninstall Samsung SmarThru
having Leave intact option set and install SmarThru Stand
Alone configuration.

5

After selecting the uninstall option, click Next.

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Installing Software

6

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the un­installation. The SmarThru software and all components will

be removed.

7

When un-installing is done, click OK. The message box
recommends restarting your computer.

8

Click OK.

Shut down and restart your computer to complete the un­installation process and save your changes.

Installing Software

2.15

Using the SmarThru CD-ROM

You can un-install both the MFP driver and the SmarThru software
with the CD-ROM you have used to install the software.

1

Insert the SmarThru CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

The SmarThru CD-ROM should automatically run and the
opening window appears. (If the opening window does not
appear, select Run from the Start menu, then type
X:Autorun.exe, replacing “X” with the letter of your drive
and click OK.

If you are asked to select the language, choose your desired
language.

2

Click Uninstall the Samsung software on your PC.

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3

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete un-installation.

You must shut down and restart your computer before any
changes you have made will take affect.

Installing Software

3

COPYING

You can use your SCX-1100 like a standard copier. You don’t
even have to turn your computer on. The buttons on the
operation panel let you make all the basic settings: paper
type and size, copy size, copy contrast and quality, number
of copies, and colour or black and white.

This chapter includes:

•Setting Paper Size and Type

•Loading the Original Documents

•Copying a Document

•Setting Copy Options

•Using Special Copy

•Changing Default Settings

Setting Paper Size and Type

First make sure you have paper loaded, following the instructions
in “Loading Paper” on page 1.10. Then you have to set the paper
size and type using the operation panel buttons.

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These settings are applied to the stand-alone copy mode only.
In PC printing mode, you have to select the paper type and size in the
application program you use.

Paper Size

After loading paper, take the following steps to set the paper size
from the operation panel:

1

Press Setup on the operation panel. The display shows the
first menu: “LANGUAGE”.

2

Press the Scroll buttons ( or ) until you see “PAPER
SIZE” in the display.

3

Press

Enter

. The current setting is tagged with a at the end

of the display.

4

Press the Scroll buttons ( or ) until you see the paper
size you are using in the display.

5

Press Enter to save the selection.

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When you use legal-size paper, do not pull out the paper
output tray. If you do, a paper jam may occur.

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Copying

Paper Type

You can use special media such as inkjet, transparency, and photo
paper as well as plain paper. After loading any special type of
media, set the paper type using this menu:

1

Press Setup on the operation panel. The display shows the
first menu: “LANGUAGE”.

2

Press the Scroll buttons ( or ) until you see “PAPER
TYPE” in the display.

3

Press Enter. The current setting is tagged with a at the
end of the display.

4

Press the Scroll buttons ( or ) until you see the paper
type you are using in the display.

5

Press Enter to save the selection.

Copying

3.3

Loading the Original Documents

1

Open the top cover.

2

Place the document face down on the document glass.
Position it so the horizontal and vertical edges are carefully

aligned with the scales along the sides of the document glass.

top corner of document

3

Close the top cover slowly. Be careful not to move the
document.

3.4

Copying

If you want to copy or scan a book:

You can remove the top cover to place an original document such
as a book.

Lift the cover straight up to remove it.

To insert the cover in place, hold it as shown and insert its hinges
into the holes. Then close the top cover.

Copying

3.5

Copying a Document

The LCD on the operation panel displays the default copy quality
and quantity: NORMAL 1 PAGE. You can change the default copy
settings which will apply when copying documents using the
corresponding buttons on the operation panel. See “Setting Copy
Options” on page 3.7.

Follow these steps to copy using the operation panel:

1

Place the original document face down on the document glass.
Close the top cover.

For details, see page 3.4.

2

Customize the copy settings including copy quality, contrast,
number of copies, and copy size if necessary. See “Setting

Copy Options” on page 3.7.

3

When you are finished setting the copy options, press

Copy Black
Color

to begin a black and white copy or

for a colour copy.

Start Copy

Start

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If you want cancel the copy job, press

Cancel/Reset

at any

Setting Copy Options

The following buttons on the operation panel let you make all the
basic settings: copy quality, contrast, number of copies and copy
size. You can cancel the settings by pressing Cancel/Reset any
time while you set the options.

Quality

To select the copy quality, use the
panel. You can select “BEST”, “NORMAL”, or “DRAFT”. BEST mode
is good for documents with fine details. The copy quality is good
but the copy speed is low. NORMAL mode works well for normal
documents (text). DRAFT mode can be used for fast copying with
lower resolution.

To select copy quality:

1

Press

Quality

end of the display.

2

Scroll through the options available by pressing Quality
repeatedly or using the Scroll buttons ( or ).

3

When the desired mode is displayed, press Enter to save the
selection.

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While the Paper Save mode is enabled, the print quality you
selected through the Quality button is ignored and automatically sets
to “NORMAL”.

. The current setting is tagged with a at the

Quality

button on the operation

Copying

3.7

Contrast

You can adjust the contrast for a document containing faint
markings or dark images or photographs using the
button. You can select “LIGHTEN”, “DARKEN”, “PHOTO” or
“NORMAL”. LIGHTEN is good for documents containing dark
images. NORMAL works well with a standard document. DARKEN
works well with light print or faint pencil markings. Choose PHOTO
if you are copying a photograph.

To select the contrast:

1

Press

Contrast.

end of the display.

2

Scroll through the options available by pressing Contrast
repeatedly or using the Scroll buttons ( or ).

3

When the desired mode is displayed, press
selection.

The current setting is tagged with a at the

Contrast

Enter

to save the

Copy page

You can select the number of copies, from 1 to 99. To change the
number of copies:

1

Press

Copy page

the end of the display.

2

Change the number of copies using the Copy page button or
Scroll buttons.

Each time you press

1. If you press and hold Copy page, the number is increased
in steps of 10.

To increase or decrease the copy number by 1, use the
buttons ( or ). If you press and hold the
( or ), the number increases/decreases in steps of 5.

3

When the desired quality is displayed, press Enter to save the
selection.

. The current setting is tagged with a at

Copy page

, the number is increased by

Scroll

Scroll

buttons

3.8

Copying

Zoom rate

You can reduce or enlarge the size of a copied image from 25% to
400% using Zoom Rate button on the operation panel.

To select the zoom rate from pre-defined copy sizes:

1

Press Zoom rate until the setting you want appears on the
display.

2

Press Enter to save the selection.

To fine-tune the size of copies:

1

Press Zoom rate until you see “CUSTOM 100% ( )” on
the display.

2

Press the Scroll buttons ( or ) to gradually increase or
decrease the size by 1% increments. Pressing and holding

the

Scroll

buttons will change the size 5% increments.

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While the Paper Save mode is enabled, the Zoom Rate
you previously selected is ignored.

Copying

3.9

Using Special Copy

You can use the following copy features using the buttons on the
operation panel:

• Fit to Page: Enlarges an image to fit a full page.

• Clone: Reduces or enlarges the copy image to fit to a selected

frame size and then prints several copies of the image on the
same page. You can also specify the number of images to be
printed.

• Poster: Prints an image on multiple pages. Select 2x2 to print a

4 page poster, 3x3 to print a 9 page poster or 4x4 to print a 16
page poster.

• Mirror: Prints the reversed image of your original document. Use

this feature to copy favourite photos or images onto Iron-on T­shirt transfer and then iron the transfer sheet to make a custom
T-shirts, banners, and flags.

• Normal: Prints in normal mode.

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When the paper save mode is enabled any changes you made
through the special copy does not apply even though it is accessible,
and the print Quality sets to “NORMAL”.

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Copying

Fit to Page

1

Place the document on the document glass. Close the top
cover. See page 3.4.

2

Customize the copy settings including copy quality, contrast,
and number of copies if necessary. See “Setting Copy Options”

on page 3.7.

3

Press Special Copy. “FIT TO PAGE” appears in the display.

4

Press

Enter

.

5

Press Start Copy Black to begin black and white copying.
To make colour copy, press Start Copy Color.

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When Fit to page is enabled, the Zoom Rate you previously
selected is ignored.

Clone

1

Place the document on the document glass. Close the top
cover. See page 3.4.

2

Customize the copy quality and contrast if necessary. See
“Setting Copy Options” on page 3.7.

3

Press Special Copy.

4

Press the Scroll buttons ( or ) until you see “CLONE” on
the display, then press Enter.

5

Press the Scroll buttons ( or ) until you see the desired
frame size, then press Enter.

6

Press

Copy page

Scroll

the

If you entered over the maximum copies described in the
chart, remaining copies will print on another page(s)

buttons ( or ) and press

and select the number of images by using

Enter

.

7

Press Start Copy Black to begin black and white copying. To
make colour copy, press Start Copy Color.

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When making a clone, the Zoom Rate you previously is ignored.

Maximum number of images on one sheet of paper:

Frame Size

Landscape Portrait

1.5 x 2” 16 12

2.5 x 3” 9 6

3.5 x 5” 4 3
4 x 6” 1 2
5 x 7” 1 2

8 x 10” 1 1

Portrait

Maximum Copies

Landscape

Copying

3.11

Poster

1

Place the document on the document glass. Close the top
cover. See page 3.4.

2

Customize the copy settings including copy quality, contrast,
and number of copies if necessary. See “Setting Copy Options”

on page 3.7.

3

Press

Special Copy.

4

Press the Scroll buttons ( or ) until you see “POSTER” on
the display, then press Enter.

5

Press the Scroll buttons ( or ) until you see the desired
poster size on the display. The following options are available:

2x2, 3x3, 4x4.

6

Press Enter to save the selection.

7

Press Start Copy Black to begin black and white copying. To
make colour copy, press Start Copy Color.

“FIT TO PAGE” appears in the display.

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When printing a Poster, the Zoom Rate you previously

selected is ignored.

Mirror

1

Place the document on the document glass. Close the top
cover. See page 3.4.

2

Customize the copy settings including copy quality, contrast,
number of copies, and zoom rate if necessary. See “Setting

Copy Options” on page 3.7.

3

Press Special Copy. “FIT TO PAGE” appears in the display.

4

Press the Scroll buttons ( or ) until you see “MIRROR” on
the display, then press Enter.

5

Press Start Copy Black to begin black and white copying. To
make colour copy, press Start Copy Color.

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Copying

Changing Default Settings

The copy options including copy quality, contrast, number of copies
and copy size can be set to the most frequently used modes. When
a document is copied, the default settings will be activated unless
otherwise changed by using the corresponding buttons on the
operation panel.

To create your own default settings:

1

Press Setup.

2

Press the Scroll buttons ( or ) until you see
“MAINTENANCE” on the display, then press Enter.

3

Press the Scroll buttons ( or ) until you see “DEFAULT
SETUP” on the display, then press Enter. The first setup menu

“CONTRAST” appears.

4

Use the Scroll buttons ( or ) to scroll through the setup
menu available.

5

When the desired menu appears, press Enter to access the
menu.

6

Change settings using the Scroll buttons ( or ) and then
press Enter to save the selection.

7

Repeat steps 4 through 6 as necessary.

8

To return to Standby mode, press Cancel/Reset.

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When you adjust the copy settings or set special copy
options, if you press
return to their default settings.

Cancel/Reset

, the settings are cancelled and

Copying

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Copying

4

PRINTING

Read this chapter to learn how to select and load print
media and how to use the print settings.

This topics included in this chapter are:

•Paper Selection

•Loading Specialty Paper

•Printing a Document

•Printer Settings

•Using the Printer Control Program

Paper Selection

One of the most important things you can do to assure the best
possible printing performance of your product is to select the
correct paper. Your product produces letter quality print on most
plain bond paper, including cotton bond and photocopying paper; it
does not require special ink jet paper. However, the print quality
varies with different paper types. Be sure to test a type of paper
before you purchase a large quantity.

Your printer supports the following types of paper. Select the right
paper.

• Plain Paper

The product supports paper sizes of letter, legal, and A4 in
portrait orientation. You can use regular copier paper, cotton bond
papers, and typical letterhead. Always use paper without curls,
folds, staples, or damaged edges.

• Coated paper

Paper developed for high quality printing with minimal or no
smearing or running when in contact with water or damp
surfaces.

• Glossy/Photo Paper

A high gloss, thicker paper that produces the look and feel of a
photograph. Use this paper to produce photo-realistic prints from
your printer.

• Transparency

Your transparencies should be products designed for use in Ink
Jet products, with excellent contrast, sharpness, and colour
quality. The transparency is placed in the product with the image
side up.

• Iron-on Transfer

Use inkjet T-shirt transfers to create and personalize T-shirts,
sweatshirts, aprons, tablecloths, napkins, tote bags, and
anything else your imagination allows! Use on any cotton or
cotton/poly blend fabric. Your image is printed in mirror image so
when you iron it onto the T-shirt, the image is viewed correctly.

• Greeting Card Stock

You can create greeting cards, business cards, invitations,
announcements, and more.

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Printing

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When you print on these papers, you have to set the selected
paper type in your application. See page 4.10.

Select the

paper type

Guidelines for Special Media

Be sure to read any instructions that come with your special paper.
These instructions provide important information regarding how to
achieve the highest print quality with these papers.

• It is recommended that you feed special paper types one sheet

at a time.

• For transparencies and glossy photo paper, follow these

guidelines:

• Let the printed sheets dry completely before storing them.

• When a printed sheet has dried completely, cover the printed
side with a sheet of plain (not coated) paper before storing it,
this is recommended even if you place the sheets in a clear file
or plastic holder.

• Do not leave the film in the paper output tray for long periods
of time. Dust and dirt may accumulate on the film resulting in
spotty printing.

• To avoid smudging caused by fingerprints, handle transparency
film and coated paper carefully.

• To avoid fading, do not expose the printed film to prolonged
sunlight.

• Store unused media flat. Do not remove papers from their

protective packaging until you are ready to use them.

Printing

4.3

• Store unused media at temperatures between 59 and 86 oF

(15 to 30
70%.

• If the print density of your page is very high, light paper stock

may curl slightly due to the large amount of ink. If you need to
print dense graphics, try printing on heavier stock.

• Do not use thicker paper than meets the specifications for this

product. Printing with a paper that is thick enough to come in
contact with the print head nozzles may damage the cartridge.

o

C). The relative humidity should be between 10% and

Loading Specialty Paper

Follow these guidelines when loading specialty paper:

Load up to: And make sure:

100 sheets of
plain paper
(depending on
thickness)

10 envelopes • The print side is facing you.

10 greeting cards,
index cards,
postcards, or
photo cards

25 sheets of
photo paper

• The print side is facing you.

• The paper is against the right side of the paper support.

• The envelopes are loaded vertically
against the right side of the paper
support.

• The stamp location is in the upper
left corner.

• The paper guide rests against the edge of the envelopes.

• The print side is facing you.

• The cards are loaded vertically against the right side of the
paper support.

• The paper guide rests against the edge of the cards.

• The glossy or coated side is facing you.

• The paper guide rests against the edge of the photo paper.

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Printing

Load up to: And make sure:

10 transparencies • The rough sides of the transparencies are facing you.

• The paper guide rests against the edge of the transparencies.

100 sheets of
custom size paper

25 iron-on
transfers

Paper Guidelines

• When loading paper, envelopes, or other special media, keep

• Attempting to print on damp, curled, wrinkled, or torn paper can

• Use only high quality inkjet or copier grade paper. Avoid paper

• The print side is facing you.

• Your paper size fits within these dimensions:

- Width: 76 mm to 216 mm (3.0 in. to 8.5 in.)

- Length: 127 mm to 432 mm (5.0 in. to 17.0 in.)

• The paper guide rests against the edge of the paper

• You follow the loading instructions on the iron-on packaging.

• The print side (blank side) is facing you.

• The paper guide rests against the edge of the iron-on
transfers.

these guidelines in mind:

cause paper jams and poor print quality.

with embossed lettering, perforations, or texture that is too
smooth or too rough.

• Store paper in its ream wrapper until ready to use. Place cartons
on pallets or shelves, not on the floor. Do not place heavy objects
on top of the paper, whether it is packaged or unpackaged. Keep
it away from moisture, or other conditions that can cause it to
wrinkle or curl.

• During storage, moisture-proof wrap (any plastic container or
bag) should be used to prevent dust and moisture from
contaminating your paper.

• Always use paper and other media that conform with those listed
under Specifications on page 8.4.

• Use only well-constructed envelopes with sharp, well creased
folds.

• DO NOT use envelopes with clasps and snaps.

• DO NOT use envelopes with windows, coated linings, self­adhesive seals, or other synthetic materials.

• DO NOT use damaged or poorly made envelopes.

Printing

4.5

Printing a Document

This procedure describes the general steps required for printing
from various Windows applications. The exact steps for printing a
document may vary depending on the application program you are
using. Refer to your software application’s documentation for the
exact printing procedure.

The following steps describe the typical process to print from a
Windows environment:

1

Ensure that your Samsung SCX-1100 is properly connected to
the computer, the product is powered on, and there is paper in

the paper bin.

2

Verify that you have installed the Samsung software for your
computer. For details, see “Installing Samsung Software” on

page 2.4.

3

Start the program you are using to create the document, and
create or open the document you want to print.

4

Choose Print or Print Setup from the File menu. Make sure
that Samsung SCX-1100 Series is selected as your default

printer. Click Properties or Setup if you want to make any
adjustments that are appropriate for printing your document.
(For details, see “Printer Settings” on page 4.8.)

5

Click OK to close the Properties dialog box.

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Printing

6

After making any necessary changes to the printing
parameters, click OK to start the print job.

After a moment, Samsung SCX-1100 Series Control Program
window appears. You can cancel the print job as well as
seeing how much ink you have left and view printing tips in
this window.

in case of Windows 98. The appearance of this window may
be different depending on your Windows operation system.

For Windows 2000/XP, the Control Program does not appear.
Right-click on the printer icon on the taskbar at the bottom
right corner of the desktop window. From the pop-up menu,
you can select commands to cancel, pause, or resume
printing.

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If you want to use another printer instead of SCX-1100, you
must disable the scan monitor on the taskbar at the bottom right
corner of the desktop window. The scan monitor is enabled as long as
SCX-1100 is connected to your computer and turned on. To disable
the scan monitor, right-click on the scan monitor and select
from the pop-up menu.

Disable

Printing

4.7

Printer Settings

You can use the product with all your Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP
or Windows NT 4.0 applications. Be sure to set Samsung SCX-1100
Series as the default printer for all you Windows operations.

Most Windows software applications allow you to make changes to
the printer settings. This includes settings that determine how a
print job looks such as paper size, paper orientation, and margins.
Settings made in the application to create the document will usually
override settings made in the printer driver.

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You do not need to use any of the front panel buttons to use
the product as a PC printer. For example, if you want to adjust the
printing contrast you do not have to press
panel. The operation panel buttons are used primarily for copying.

Contrast

Accessing Printer Settings

You can access printer settings by using either of these methods.

Windows 95/98/Me

on the operation

• Select the File >

command from within any Windows application.

Or

• Select Samsung SCX-1100 Series printer from the Printers

folder, then select File >
the Printers folder, and click the right mouse button).

Windows NT 4.0

• Select the File >

command from within any Windows application.

Or

• Select Samsung SCX-1100 Series printer from the Printers

folder, click the right mouse button, then select

Defaults from the drop-down list.

Print > Properties or File > Print Setup

Properties (or select the printer icon in

Print > Properties or File > Print Setup

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Printing

Windows 2000/XP

• Select the File > Print > Properties or File > Print Setup

command from within any Windows application.

Or

• Select Samsung SCX-1100 Series printer from the Printers

folder, click the right mouse button, then select Printing

Preferences from the drop-down list.

Printer Properties Tabs

(Windows 95/98/Me)

When the Printer Properties are displayed, you can review and
change whatever settings are needed for your printer job.

Your printer’s Properties window consists of 4 tabs: Paper,
Quality, Job Finishing and Advanced.

If you access the Printer Properties through the Printers folder,
you can view more Windows-based tabs, as well as these 4 tabs.
For information on the Windows-based tabs, refer to your Windows
User Guide.

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If you access the Printer Properties through the
folder, any settings made will become the default settings for the
printer. Settings made when the Printer Properties are accessed

File

through an application
remain active until the application you are printing from is closed.

menu and

Print

or

Print Setup

Printers

will

Printing

4.9

Paper Tab

Use the Paper tab to select what size of paper you have in your
printer, the orientation, the number of copies to print, etc.

Select the paper size you have
loaded in your printer. If you
have a special size of paper to
print on, select
define its size in the custom
settings. The minimum paper
size you can use is 3 by 5 inches.
The maximum size is 8.5 by 17
inches.

Custom

and

Document/Quality Tab

The Document/Quality tab controls the document type, the
paper type, such as plain, coated, and glossy. It also controls the
quality (resolution) of the printing. Higher resolutions print better,
but take longer and consume more ink. Selecting Web Smoothing
allows you to print clearer images from the Internet.

Resets to the default settings.
Shows the printer driver

version.

4.10

Printing

Job Finishing Tab

The Job Finishing tab provides options for you to adjust how the
document will appear on the printed page. Job Finishing options
can include Poster, Handout, Booklet and Two-sided printing.

Booklet

The Booklet option allows you to print a document out as a booklet.
If the Print reloading instructions after the first side prints is
checked, a page will print directing you how to insert the paper so
that the booklet prints correctly.

A bundle is any number of sheets
of paper folded together. When
printing with a heavier paper
stock, select a smaller number of
Sheets Per Bundle.

Printing

4.11

Once your document prints, stack the bundles and bind the booklet.

1

Take the first bundle from the paper output
tray, fold it in half, and set it aside.

2

Fold and stack the rest of your bundles, one
on top of the other, until your booklet is

complete.

3

Bind the bundles.

Poster

Choose the Poster option to enlarge the printed document. If you
check Show Crop Marks, the image will print with crop marks. The
white space around the image can be easily trimmed.

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Printing

Handout

Choose the Handout option to print multiple pages on a single
sheet of paper.

Two-Sided Printing

Choose the Two-sided printing option from the Job Finishing
tab to print the document on both sides of the paper.

Printing

4.13

Advanced Tab

The Advanced tab allows you to change how the printer handles
colour printing. You should rarely need to change these settings.

Printer Properties Tabs

(Windows NT 4.0)

Page Setup Tab

This tab allows you to set page properties including number of
copies, collate, print quality, orientation, reverse order printing,
paper size, and paper type.

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Printing

Color Tab

Use the Color tab for optimising the graphic and colour print job.
You can adjust halftone shading, brightness and contrast. You can
also select the colour appearance and the document colour.

Feature Tab

You can select the Dry Time Delay option and the two-sided
printing option. You can also access Cartridge Maintenance
features from this tab.

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not provided.

Printing

4.15

Printer Properties Tabs

(Windows 2000/XP)

Paper Quality Tab

This tab allows you to select paper source, paper type, print quality,
and colour. The Advanced button under this tab allows you to
select advanced document settings including paper size, print
resolution, and colour intent.

4.16

Layout Tab

Use the Layout tab to select print orientation, and page order.

Printing

Printer Properties Buttons & Icons

• Click

• Click

• Click

• Click the

OK

when done reviewing or making changes.

Cancel

any changes.

Help

parameter in question and click to see a pop up window
explaining that parameter.

if you want to exit the tab menus without applying

to view the online Help feature and tab menu details.

?

icon in the title bar. Position the ? pointer over the

Using the Printer Control Program

The SCX-1100 Series Control Program contains setup options that
define the operation of your product.

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The Printer Control Program is not available in Windows
2000/XP.

Accessing Printer Control Program

1

Click

Start > Programs> SAMSUNG SCX-1100 Series

Printer Control Program

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Windows NT 4.0 users can also access the Printer Control
Program from the Printer Properties window. See page 4.14.

2

The Samsung SCX-1100 Series Control Program window
appears. The appearance of the window may be different from

the ones below depending on your Windows operating
system. Click the appropriate tab for the options you want to
display, and make the necessary changes on each tab.

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Help

on any tab in the Control Program window to

access on-line Help.

.

Printing

>

4.17

Status Tab

The Status tab gives you general status information on the printer.
You will see this window when the printer is printing (unless you’ve
set the Control Program Options to
options on page 4.19).

Once a print job has started, you can use this window to cancel the
print job or monitor the job progress.

The ink level of your cartridges is also displayed. Use the gauges to
help you determine when they need replacing.

Run Minimized

, using the

NT 4.0 provides
this button in the
Cartridge tab.

4.18

in case of Windows 98

Printing

Options Tab

From the Options tab, you can control some of the behaviour of
the Control Program. The options available will vary depending on
your Windows operating system. Some of the options activate
under a specific printing environment such as network printing.
Click Help for further information.

in case of Windows 98

Printing

4.19

Cartridges Tab

The Cartridges tab gives you access to several different cartridge
functions. From here, you can install new cartridges, change them,
clean your print nozzles, align your cartridges, or order supplies
from the internet.

Not available in

Windows NT 4.0.

in case of Windows 98

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If you are using either Windows 2000 or XP, you can access to

the Cartridge Maintenance tab through printer’s properties of the

Samsung SCX-1100 series.

About Tab

The About tab gives you the program version number. If you click
on the globe image on the bottom of the window, you will be
connected to the Samsung web site provided you are an internet
user.

4.20

Printing

5

SCANNING

Scanning with the Samsung SCX-1100 lets you turn
pictures and text into digital files on your computer. Then
you can fax or e-mail the files, display them on your web
site, or use them to create projects that you can print out
using Samsung SmarThru software which came with your
product.

This chapter includes:

•Scanning Basics

•Starting Scan from the Operation Panel

•Scanning Process with TWAIN-enabled Software

Scanning Basics

Your SCX-1100 offers three ways to start scanning. These include:

• From the Samsung SmarThru software: Launch Samsung

SmarThru and open the Scan Wizard to start scanning. Please
refer to the SmarThru User’s Guide.

• From the operation panel on your product: Use the Scan to

button on the operation panel to initiate scanning. SmarThru
system launches automatically and the Scan Wizard window
opens on the desktop window.

• From TWAIN-compliant software: You can use other software

including Adobe PhotoDeluxe and Adobe Photoshop.

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• To scan with your product, you must install the MFP driver.

• Scanning is made through the same LPT or USB port which is

currently assigned for your printer port.

5.2

Scanning

Starting Scan from the Operation Panel

You can quickly start scanning from the operation panel on your
product. The Samsung SmarThru program automatically launches
and allows you to select the desired scan service. Take the following
steps:

1

Make sure that your computer and SCX-1100 are turned on.
You will see the scan monitor icon on the taskbar at the

bottom right corner of the desktop window unless you disable
or turn off the scan monitor.

Scan monitor

2

Place the original document you want to scan face down on
the document glass. Position it so the horizontal and vertical

edges are carefully aligned with the scales on the sides of the
document glass. Then close the top cover.

3

Press

Scan to

on the operation panel.

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If you press
window is disabled or turned off (see page 5.2), “PC NOT AVAILABLE”
appears on the display and you cannot achieve scanning.

Scan to

when the scan monitor on the desktop

Scanning

5.3

4

The Samsung SmarThru launches automatically and the Scan
Wizard window opens.

The Scan Wizard lets you use the following services:

• Scan
Lets you scan the original documents and save them in the
Image Manager of the Samsung SmarThru system. The
Image Manager is an image database manager and image
editor program.

• Copy
Lets you use your product to produce professional quality
copies. You can adjust the image size and make advanced
settings.

• Scan to Email
Lets you scan the original document then launches a New
Message form to send the just scanned image attached to a
new mail. The email account must be configured in the
Samsung SmarThru system to enable e-mail service.

• Scan to FAX
Lets you scan the original documents then launches a New
Fax form which helps you send them as a fax image.

• Scan to WEB
Lets you scan the original documents for further publishing
to the Web.

5.4

Scanning

• Scan to OCR

Lets you scan the original documents and pass them to the
OCR program. OCR (Optical Character Recognition) is the
process of converting a scanned image into text that you
can edit in a word processing program. After you scan your
document, the software processes or “recognizes” it. Then
you can edit it and either save the file or open it in any word
processing program on your computer.

5

Click the desired service.

6

The Samsung Scan Manager for the selected service opens.
Adjust the scan settings. You can use the

on-line help.

Help

button to get

7

To start scanning, click

For further information, please refer to the SmarThru User’s
Guide which came with your product.

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If you want cancel the scan job, press

time.

Scan

.

Cancel/Reset

Scanning

at any

5.5

Scanning Process with TWAIN-enabled
Software

If you want to scan documents using another software, you will
have to use TWAIN-compliant software such as Adobe PhotoDeluxe
or Adobe Photoshop. The first time you scan with your SCX-1100,
you will need to select it as your TWAIN source on the application
you will use.

The basic scanning process involves a number of steps:

• Placing your photo or page on the document glass.

• Opening an application (such as PhotoDeluxe or Photoshop).

• Opening the TWAIN window and setting scan options.

• Scanning and saving your scanned image.

You have to follow the program’s instructions for acquiring an
image. Please refer to the application user’s guide.

5.6

Scanning

6

MAINTENANCE

This chapter provides suggestions for high-quality and
economical printing and information for maintaining the
print cartridge and your product.

This chapter includes:

•Maintaining Print Cartridges

•Viewing Ink Level

•Cleaning Print Cartridges

•Replacing Print Cartridges

•Aligning Print Cartridges

•When the procedure is finished, click OK.

•Cleaning Document Glass

•Using Help List

Maintaining Print Cartridges

To get the maximum benefit from your print cartridges:

• Do not remove a print cartridge from its packaging until you are
ready to install it.

• Do not refill the print cartridges. The warranty does not cover
damage caused by using refilled cartridges.

• Store the print cartridges in the same environment as your
product.

• Do not remove a print cartridge from the product except to
replace, or clean. Immediately replace the print cartridge or store
in the storage unit. The print cartridge will not print correctly if
removed from the product and left exposed for an extended
period of time.

• Your product will not print with only one print cartridge installed.
If you do not have a new replacement for the empty print
cartridge, leave the empty cartridge in the cartridge holder of the
product.

• Do not swap the colour cartridge with the black cartridge. The
colour cartridge should be installed in the Left carrier and the
black cartridge should be installed in the Right carrier.

• If you have an opened ink cartridge you are not currently using
and do not have an available print cartridge storage unit, store it
in an airtight plastic bag. Do not leave it exposed to air for an
extended period; this promotes drying out and clogging of the
print nozzles.

6.2

Maintenance

Viewing Ink Level

You can view the ink level on the LCD display using the operation
panel buttons. Take the following steps:

1

Press Setup on the operation panel.

2

Press the Scroll buttons ( or ) until you see
“MAINTENANCE” on the display, then press Enter.

3

Press the Scroll buttons ( or ) until you see “VIEW INK
LEVEL” on the display, then press Enter.

4

The colour ink level and the black ink level are displayed
alternatively on the display. The remaining ink capacity of the

maximum capacity displays.

5

Press Cancel/Reset to return to Standby mode.

Cleaning Print Cartridges

Cleaning your print cartridges can improve the quality of printing.
If your printed page is missing lines or dots or contains ink streaks,
clean the print cartridges as described below.

There are two methods to clean the print cartridges:

• Print a head cleaning page, which can be done from the operation
panel of your product or from the Control Program on your
computer screen.

• Clean the print cartridge nozzles.

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Do not clean the print cartridges unnecessarily, as this wastes

ink and shortens the life of the print cartridge.

Maintenance

6.3

Printing a Cleaning Page from the Product

1

Press Setup on the operation panel.

2

Press the Scroll buttons ( or ) until you see
“MAINTENANCE” on the display.

3

Press Enter. “CLEAN CARTRIDGE” appears in the display.

4

Press Enter to start the cleaning process. Your product prints
a cartridge clean page.

5

Examine the cleaning pattern. Compare the diagonal lines at
the top and bottom of the test pattern.

A broken line shows any clogged nozzles. If the bottom line
shows improvement, rerun this cleaning process two more
times.

Before purge

6.4

Maintenance

Purge process
After purge

If this process does not improve the print quality, your print
cartridges may be low in ink. Replace the print cartridge, if
necessary.

6

If the line is still broken, clean the print nozzles. See
“Cleaning Print Cartridge Nozzles” on page 6.6.

Printing a Cleaning Page from Your Computer

1

Click

Start

>

Programs > Samsung SCX-1100 Series

Printer Control Program

2

The Samsung SCX-1100 Series window appears. Select the

Cartridges

tab.

.

>

in case of Windows 98

3

Click Clean Print Nozzles.

4

The product feeds a sheet of paper and prints a cleaning
pattern. Examine the cleaning pattern. Refer to step 5 under

“Printing a Cleaning Page from the Product” on page 6.4.

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If you are using either Windows 2000 or XP, you can access
to the Cartridge Maintenance tab through printer’s properties of
the Samsung SCX-1100 series.

Maintenance

6.5

Cleaning Print Cartridge Nozzles

If print quality does not improve after repeatedly printing the
cleaning page, the problem may be caused by dried ink on the print
cartridges.

1

Open the cartridge door by grabbing the door handle at the
top edge.

2

Remove the print cartridges. For details, refer to step 3 under
“Replacing Print Cartridges" on page 6.11.

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Maintenance

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• Keep new and used print cartridges out of the reach of children.

• Once you have removed the print cartridges, ensure that they are

not out of the printer longer than 30 minutes.

• Be careful not to touch the ink nozzles or the electrical contacts.

Touching these parts of the print cartridge can result in clogs, ink
failure, or a bad electrical connection.

3

Use a clean cloth, dampened with water only, to gently clean
the entire copper coloured area, including the nozzles and

contacts.

To dissolve any dried ink, place the cartridge on a heavy damp
cloth as shown below and push the cartridge with light
pressure to let the nozzles in contact with the cloth for about
three seconds. Then gently blot and wipe dry.

If you are cleaning a colour print cartridge, be especially
careful to wipe the nozzles in only one direction so the colours
do not mix.

Nozzles

Contact area

4

Allow the copper-coloured area to dry.

5

Reinstall the print cartridges and close the cartridge door.
The display prompts you to confirm “NONE CHANGED?”.

Press Enter. The display returns to Standby mode.

6

Print a cleaning page and examine the cleaning pattern by
following the instructions on page 6.3. If the line is still

broken, clean the print cartridge holder contacts in your
product.

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Once the cartridges are removed and installed, cartridge
alignment may be required. After you clean the cartridge, if
necessary, align the cartridges.

Maintenance

6.7

Cleaning Cartridge Holder Contacts

1

Open the cartridge door by grabbing the door handle at the
top edge.

2

After the print cartridges have moved to the centre of the
product, unplug the power cord to turn the power off with the

cartridge holder in the centre.

6.8

Maintenance

3

Remove the print cartridges. For details, refer to step 3 under
“Replacing Print Cartridges” on page 6.11.

4

Use a CLEAN, DRY CLOTH to clean the print cartridge contacts
inside the printer.

Cartridge contact

5

Reinstall the print cartridges, then close the cartridge door.

6

Plug the power cord back to the AC outlet.

Replacing Print Cartridges

Your product is a dual cartridge inkjet printer. You must use a
colour and a black (or photo) ink cartridge.

There are two types in the black and the colour cartridge by the
yield: Standard and High yield. Before proceeding to install, you
need to check which cartridge type you have. When you install the
cartridges, you will be asked if it is Standard or High Yield. To find
out the type, refer to the table below.

Please contact your nearest dealer for the following print
cartridges:

Cartridge type Part number

High yield Lexmark 12A1975

Black cartridge

Standard

High yield Lexmark 15M0125

colour cartridge

Standard

Samsung INK-M50
Lexmark 12A1970

Samsung INK-C60
Lexmark 15M0120

Photo cartridge Lexmark 12A1990

Maintenance

6.9

When you notice the print becomes light or “INK LOW” appears in
the display, replace the appropriate cartridge(s).

The print cartridge includes the ink supply and the print head. Each
time you replace the ink cartridge you are replacing the print head
as well.

Replacement of the print cartridges can be done from the operation
panel of your product or from the computer using the Samsung
SCX-1100 Series Control Program.

Replacing Print Cartridges from the Product

1

Carefully unwrap the new ink cartridge(s) and remove the
sealing tape. Slowly pull straight out.

6.10

Maintenance

2

Open the cartridge door by grabbing the door handle on the
top edge. The print cartridge carrier moves to the centre

position of the product.

3

Locate the print cartridge holder inside the product. The black
ink cartridge holder is located on the right side of the

cartridge holder and the colour ink cartridge is located on the
left side.

Colour ink cartridge

Black ink cartridge

4

Pull the old cartridge(s) toward you until you hear a click and
then remove the cartridge(s) from the holder.

5

Place the new print cartridges into the holder and push it until
it clicks into place.

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Avoid touching the electrical contacts on the cartridge. Ensure

that there are no pieces of tape remaining on the cartridge.

6

Close the cartridge door. The display prompts you to confirm
which cartridge(s) to be changed.

7

You can choose from “NONE CHANGED?”, “LEFT CHANGED?”,
“RIGHT CHANGED?” or “BOTH CHANGED?” by using the
Scroll buttons ( or ). Press Enter when your choice

appears in the display.

Maintenance

6.11

8

The display asks if you have installed a new cartridge. Press
Enter when you have installed a new cartridge. If you have

installed a photo cartridge or an old cartridge, press the
Scroll buttons ( or ) until you see your choice in the

display and then press Enter.

9

If you have selected “NEW COLOR”, “NEW BLACK”, or “NEW
PHOTO”, the display asks if you have installed a standard

capacity cartridge.

10

Press Enter if you have installed a standard capacity
cartridge. If you have installed a high yield capacity cartridge,
press the Scroll buttons ( or ) until you see your choice

in the display and press Enter.

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If you make a mistake when confirming the cartridge
capacity, the ink level shown in the Printer Control Program may not
be correct.

11

If you have selected “BOTH CHANGED?” at step 7, you will be
guided to set the black (or photo) cartridge after you finish

setting the colour cartridge.

12

If you installed a new cartridge, the cartridge alignment
procedure begins automatically by printing the Alignment

Cartridge form. Refer to step 4 under “Aligning the Print
Cartridges” on page 6.14.

If you installed an old cartridge, the product returns to
Standby mode without printing the Alignment Cartridge form.

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If you reinstall the printer driver, the ink level on the Printer
Control Program may be not correct even when you do not change
the cartridges.

6.12

Maintenance

Replacing Print Cartridges from the Computer

1

Click

Start

>

Programs

Printer Control Program. You have accessed the Samsung

SCX-1100 Series Control Program.

2

Select the Cartridges tab. Click Install/Change Cartridge.

3

Open the cartridge door and replace the old cartridge(s) by
following the instructions on page 6.10.

4

When you finish installing cartridge(s), click the appropriate
buttons in the Samsung SCX-1100 Series dialog box to

confirm the type of the cartridges you have installed.

>

Samsung SCX-1100 Series

>

in case of Windows 98

5

When you finish, click OK. If you have installed one or both
cartridges as new, the message dialog box appears to prompt

you to align the cartridge. Click

6

Your product prints the Cartridge Alignment form. Complete
the alignment procedure by following the instructions on the

page 6.16.

If you installed an old cartridge(s), the product returns to
Standby mode without printing the Cartridge Alignment form.

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If you are using either Windows 2000 or XP, you can access
to the Cartridge Maintenance tab through printer’s properties of
the Samsung SCX-1100 series.

Align

.

Maintenance

6.13

Aligning Print Cartridges

You must align the black and colour print cartridges after installing
a new print cartridge or if the black portions of graphics do not align
with the colour portions.

Cartridge alignment can be done from the computer using the
Samsung SCX-1100 Series Control Program or from the operation
panel of your product.

Aligning Print Cartridges from the Product

1

Press Setup on the operation panel.

2

Press the Scroll buttons ( or ) until you see
“MAINTENANCE” on the display, then press Enter.

3

Press the Scroll buttons ( or ) until you see “ALIGN
CARTRIDGE” on the display, then press Enter to start

cartridge alignment.

4

The product feeds a sheet of paper and prints the Cartridge
Alignment form.

6.14

Maintenance

5

From each group on the form, locate the number under the
alignment pattern that comes closest to forming a perfectly

straight line.

6

The alignment entry menu appears on the display. The letter
on the right end of the display corresponds to the alignment

pattern. The range of numbers in the centre of the display
indicates the range of valid selection choices. The flashing
number on the left side of the display indicates the line from
the form that is currently selected as optimal.

Last Alignment

7

Using the Scroll buttons ( or ), enter the number of the
line which appears the straightest from pattern A.

Press Enter to confirm your selection. The alignment entry
menu for the Alignment B pattern is displayed.

8

Repeat step 6 for Alignment patterns B through F (or D for
colour and photo cartridges).

9

After you enter the number for the last group, Alignment F (or
D for colour and photo cartridges), the display automatically

returns to the Standby mode.

Number Range

Entry

Alignments
(A, B, C, D, E, F)

Aligning Print Cartridges from the Computer

1

Start Windows, if not already started.

2

Click

Start

>

Programs

Printer Control Program

SCX-1100 Series Control program.

3

Select the Cartridges tab.

4

Click Align Cartridges.

>

Samsung SCX-1100 Series

. You have accessed the Samsung

Maintenance

>

6.15

5

The product feeds a sheet of paper and prints the Alignment
Cartridge form. The Align Cartridges dialog box appears.

6

Locate the number under each alignment group in the pattern
that comes closest to forming a perfect straight line. Then

enter the number of the line or click repeatedly the or
key to select the number.

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Maintenance

7

When the procedure is finished, click OK.

Cleaning Document Glass

To keep your product working properly, occasionally clean the
document glass.

Clean the document glass with a soft cloth. Do not spray the
cleaner directly onto the document glass. Always spray the cleaner
onto the cloth.

Document Glass

Using Help List

1

Press Setup on the operation panel.

2

Press the Scroll buttons ( or ) until you see
“MAINTENANCE” on the display, then press Enter.

3

Press the Scroll buttons ( or ) until you see “HELP LIST”
on the display, then press Enter.

Maintenance

6.17