Samsung SF-76xP User Manual

User’s Guide

BASIC

This guide provides information concerning installation, basic operation and troubleshooting on windows.

ADVANCED

This guide provides information about installation, advanced configuration, operation and troubleshooting on various OS environments.

SF-76xP Series

Some features may not be available depending on models or countries.

1. Introduction

3. Maintenance

Key benefits 5

Features by models 7

Useful to know 12

About this user’s guide 13

Safety information 14

Machine overview 19

Control panel overview 23

Turning on the machine 25

Installing the driver locally 26

Reinstalling the driver 27

2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup

Menu overview 29

Ordering supplies and accessories 59

Available supplies 60

Available maintenance parts 61

Storing the toner cartridge 62

Redistributing toner 64

Replacing the toner cartridge 66

Monitoring the supplies life 68

Setting the toner low alert 69

Cleaning the machine 70

Tips for moving & storing your machine 77

4. Troubleshooting

Tips for avoiding paper jams 79

Machine’s basic settings 34

Media and tray 36

Basic printing 46

Basic copying 50

Basic scanning 53

Basic faxing 54

Clearing original document jams 80

Clearing paper jams 82

Understanding the status LED 85

Understanding display messages 87

5. Appendix

Specifications 92

Regulatory information 100

1. Introduction

This chapter provides information you need to know before using the machine.

•Key benefits 5

• Features by models 7

• Useful to know 12

• About this user’s guide 13

• Safety information 14

• Machine overview 19

• Control panel overview 23

• Turning on the machine 25

• Installing the driver locally 26

• Reinstalling the driver 27

Key benefits

Environmentally friendly

• To save toner and paper, this machine supports Eco feature (see "Easy Eco Driver" on page 169).

• To save paper, you can print multiple pages on one single sheet of paper (see "Using advanced print features" on page 140).

• To save paper, you can print on both sides of the paper (Double-sided printing(Manual)) (see "Using advanced print features" on page 140).

• To save electricity, this machine automatically conserves electricity by substantially reducing power consumption when not in use.

Fast high resolution printing

• You can print with a resolution of up to 1,200 x 1,200 dpi effective output.

• Fast, on-demand printing.

- For single-side printing, 20 ppm (A4) or 21 ppm (Letter).

Convenience

• Easy Capture Manager allows you to easily edit and print whatever you captured using the Print Screen key on the keyboard (see "Easy Capture

Manager" on page 167).

• Samsung Easy Printer Manager and Printing Status (or Smart Panel) is a program that monitors and informs you of the machine’s status and allows you to customize the machine’s settings (see "Using Samsung Printer Status" on page 173 or "Using Smart Panel" on page 175).

• AnyWeb Print helps you screen-capture, preview, scrap, and print the screen of Windows Internet Explorer more easily, than when you use the ordinary program (see "Samsung AnyWeb Print" on page 168).

• Smart Update allows you to check for the latest software and install the latest version during the printer driver installation process. This is available only for Windows.

• If you have Internet access, you can get help, support application, machine drivers, manuals, and order information from the Samsung website, www.samsung.com > find your product> Support or Downloads

Key benefits

Wide range of functionality and application support

• Supports various paper sizes (see "Print media specifications" on page 94).

• Print watermark: You can customize your documents with words, such as “Confidential” (see "Using advanced print features" on page 140).

• Print posters: The text and pictures of each page of your document are magnified and printed across the multiple sheets of paper and can then be taped together to form a poster (see"Using advanced print features" on page 140).

• You can print in various operating systems (see "System requirements" on page 97).

• Your machine is equipped with a USB interface.

Features by models

Some features and optional goods may not be available depending on model or country.

Operating System

(●: Included, Blank: Not available)

Software

Operating System SF-76xP Series

Windows ●

Macintosh ●

Linux ●

Unix

Software SF-76xP Series

SPL printer driver ●

PCL printer driver

PS printer driver

XPS printer driver

●

Direct Printing Utility

Features by models

(●: Included, Blank: Not available)

Samsung Easy Printer Manager

Scan to PC settings ●

Fax to PC settings ●

Device settings ●

Samsung Printer Status ●

Smart Panel ●

AnyWeb Print ●

SyncThru™ Web Service

SyncThru Admin Web Service

Easy Eco Driver (Eco printing) ●

Fax Samsung Network PC Fax ●

Scan Twain scan driver ●

WIA scan driver ●

Samsung Scan Assistant ●

SmarThru 4

SmarThru Office ●

a. For XPS driver, it is only supported for Windows through the Samsung website (www.samsung.com)

Software SF-76xP Series

Features by models

Variety feature

Features SF-76xP Series

Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ●

Network Interface Ethernet 10/100 Base TX wired LAN

Network Interface 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN

Eco printing (Control panel)

Duplex (2-sided) printing (Manual)

●

USB memory interface

Memory module

Mass Storage Device (HDD)

Duplex Automatic Document Feeder (DADF)

Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) ●

Handset ●

Features by models

Fax Multi-send ●

Delay send ●

Priority send ●

Duplex send

Secure receive ●

Duplex print

Send/ Receive forward - fax ●

Scan Scanning to email

Scanning to SMB server

Scanning to FTP server

Duplex scan

Scan to PC ●

Features SF-76xP Series

Features by models

(●: Included, Blank: Not available)

Copy ID card copying

Reduced or enlarged copying ●

Collation ●

Poster

Clone

Book

2-up/4-up ●

Adjust background ●

Margin shift

Edge erase

Gray enhance

Duplex copy

a. Depending on your country, wireless LAN card may not be available. For some counties, only 802.11 b/g can be

applied. Contact your local Samsung dealer or the retailer where you bought your machine.

b. Windows only.

Features SF-76xP Series

Useful to know

The machine does not print.

• Open the print queue list and remove the document from the list (see "Canceling a print job" on page 47).

• Remove the driver and install it again (see "Installing the driver locally" on page 26).

• Select your machine as your default machine in your Windows (see "Setting your machine as a default machine" on page 139).

Where can I purchase accessories or supplies?

• Inquire at a Samsung distributor or your retailer.

• Visit www.samsung.com/supplies. Select your country/ region to view product service information.

A paper jam has occurred.

• Open and close the top cover or scan unit (see "Front view" on page 20).

• Check the instructions on removing jammed paper in this manual and troubleshoot accordingly (see "Clearing paper jams" on page 82).

Printouts are blurry.

• The toner level might be low or uneven. Shake the toner cartridge (see "Redistributing toner" on page 64).

• Try a different print resolution setting (see "Opening printing preferences" on page 48).

• Replace the toner cartridge (see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 66).

The status LED flashes or remains constantly on.

• Turn the product off and on again.

• Check the meanings of LED indications in this manual and troubleshoot accordingly (see "Understanding the status LED" on page 85).

Where can I download the machine’s driver?

• You can get help, support application, machine drivers, manuals, and order information from the Samsung website, www.samsung.com > find your product> Support or Downloads.

About this user’s guide

This user's guide provides information for your basic understanding of the machine as well as detailed steps to explain machine usage.

• Read the safety information before using the machine.

• If you have a problem using the machine, refer to the troubleshooting chapter.

• Terms used in this user’s guide are explained in the glossary chapter.

• All illustrations in this user’s guide may differ from your machine depending on its options or model you purchased.

• The screenshots in this administrator’s guide may differ from your machine depending on the machine’s firmware/driver version.

• The procedures in this user’s guide are mainly based on Windows 7.

Conventions

General icons

Icon Text Description

Gives users information to protect the machine

Caution

Note

from possible mechanical damage or malfunction.

Provides additional information or detailed specification of the machine function and feature.

Some terms in this guide are used interchangeably, as below:

• Document is synonymous with original.

• Paper is synonymous with media, or print media.

• Machine refers to printer or MFP.

1. Introduction

Safety information

These warnings and precautions are included to prevent injury to you and others, and to prevent any potential damage to your machine. Be sure to read and understand all of these instructions before using the machine. After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.

Important safety symbols

Explanation of all icons and signs used in this chapter

Warning

Caution

Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury or death.

Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury or property damage.

Operating environment

Warning

Do not use if the power cord is damaged or if the electrical outlet is not grounded.

This could result in electric shock or fire.

Do not place anything on top of the machine (water, small metal or heavy objects, candles, lit cigarettes, etc.).

This could result in electric shock or fire.

• If the machine gets overheated, it releases smoke, makes strange noises, or generates an odd odor, immediately turn off the power switch and unplug the machine.

Do not attempt.

• The user should be able to access the power outlet in case of emergencies that might require the user to pull the plug out.

This could result in electric shock or fire.

Do not bend, or place heavy objects on the power cord.

Stepping on or allowing the power cord to be crushed by a heavy object could result in electric shock or fire.

Do not remove the plug by pulling on the cord; do not handle the plug with wet hands.

This could result in electric shock or fire.

1. Introduction

Safety information

Caution

During an electrical storm or for a period of non-operation, remove the power plug from the electrical outlet.

This could result in electric shock or fire.

Be careful, the paper output area is hot.

Burns could occur.

If the machine has been dropped, or if the cabinet appears damaged, unplug the machine from all interface connections and request assistance from qualified service personnel.

Otherwise, this could result in electric shock or fire.

If the machine does not operate properly after these instructions have been followed, unplug the machine from all interface connections and request assistance from qualified service personnel.

Otherwise, this could result in electric shock or fire.

Operating method

Caution

Do not forcefully pull the paper out during printing.

It can cause damage to the machine.

Be careful not to put your hand between the machine and paper tray.

You may get injured.

Be care when replacing paper or removing jammed paper.

New paper has sharp edges and can cause painful cuts.

When printing large quantities, the bottom part of the paper output area may get hot. Do not allow children to touch.

If the plug does not easily enter the electrical outlet, do not attempt to force it in.

Call an electrician to change the electrical outlet, or this could result in electric shock.

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

This could result in electric shock or fire and/or injury to your pet.

Burns can occur.

When removing jammed paper, do not use tweezers or sharp metal objects.

It can damage the machine.

Do not allow too many papers to stack up in the paper output tray.

It can damage the machine.

1. Introduction

Safety information

Do not block or push objects into the ventilation opening.

This could result in elevated component temperatures which can cause damage or fire.

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

This machine's power reception device is the power cord.

To switch off the power supply, remove the power cord from the electrical outlet.

Installation / Moving

Warning

Caution

Before moving the machine, turn the power off and disconnect all cords. The information below are only suggestions based on the units weight. If you have a medical condition that prevents you from lifting, do not lift the machine. Ask for help, and always use the appropriate amount of people to left the device safety.

Then lift the machine:

• If the machine weighs under 20 kg (44.09 lbs), lift with 1 person.

• If the machine weighs 20 kg (44.09 lbs) - 40kg (88.18 lbs), lift with 2 people.

• If the machine weighs more than 40 kg (88.18 lbs), lift with 4 or more people.

The machine could fall, causing injury or machine damage.

Do not place the machine on an unstable surface.

The machine could fall, causing injury or machine damage.

Do not place the machine in an area with dust, humidity, or water leaks.

This could result in electric shock or fire.

Use only No.26 AWG

Otherwise, it can cause damage to the machine.

Make sure you plug the power cord into a grounded electrical outlet.

Otherwise, this could result in electric shock or fire.

or larger, telephone line cord, if necessary.

1. Introduction

Safety information

Use the power cord supplied with your machine for safe operation. If you are using a cord which is longer than 2 meters (6 feet) with a 110V machine, then the gauge should be 16 AWG or larger.

Maintenance / Checking

Otherwise, it can cause damage to the machine, and could result in electric shock or fire.

Do not put a cover over the machine or place it in an airtight location, such as a closet.

If the machine is not well-ventilated, this could result in fire.

Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords.

This can diminish performance, and could result in electric shock or fire.

The machine should be connected to

the power level which is specified on the label.

If you are unsure and want to check the power level you are using, contact the electrical utility company.

a. AWG: American Wire Gauge

Caution

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning the inside of the machine. Do not clean the machine with benzene, paint thinner or alcohol; do not spray water directly into the machine.

This could result in electric shock or fire.

When you are working inside the machine replacing supplies or cleaning the inside, do not operate the machine.

You could get injured.

Keep cleaning supplies away from children.

Children could get hurt.

Do not disassemble, repair or rebuild the machine by yourself.

It can damage the machine. Call a certified technician when the machine needs repairing.

To clean and operate the machine, strictly follow the user's guide provided with the machine.

Otherwise, you could damage the machine.

1. Introduction

Safety information

Keep the power cable and the contact surface of the plug clean from dust or water.

Otherwise, this could result in electric shock or fire.

• Do not remove any covers or guards that are fastened with

• Fuser units should only be repaired by a certified service

• The machine should only be repaired by a Samsung service

Supply usage

Caution

screws.

technician. Repair by non-certified technicians could result in fire or electric shock.

technician.

When storing supplies such as toner cartridges, keep them away from children.

Toner dust can be dangerous if inhaled or ingested.

Using recycled supplies, such as toner, can cause damage to the machine.

In case of damage due to the use of recycled supplies, a service fee will be charged.

When toner gets on your clothing, do not use hot water to wash it.

Hot water sets toner into fabric. Use cold water.

When changing the toner cartridge or removing jammed paper, be careful not to let toner dust touch your body or clothes.

Toner dust can be dangerous if inhaled or ingested.

Do not disassemble the toner cartridge.

Toner dust can be dangerous if inhaled or ingested.

Do not burn any of the supplies such as toner cartridge or fuser unit.

This could cause an explosion or uncontrollable fire.

1. Introduction

Machine overview

Accessories

Power cord Quick installation guide

Software CD

Misc. accessories

a. The software CD contains the print drivers user’s guide, and software applications. b. Miscellaneous accessories included with your machine may vary by country of purchase and specific model.

Handset

1. Introduction

Machine overview

Front view

• This illustration may differ from your machine depending on your model.

• Some features and optional goods may not be available depending on model or country (see "Features by models" on page 7).

9 8

2 3

1 Document feeder width guides 5 Tray 9 Control panel 13 Scan unit

1. Introduction

Machine overview

2 Document feeder input tray 6 Output tray 10 Top cover 14 Handset

Document feeder 7 Document feeder output tray 11 Inner cover

4 Paper width guides 8 One-touch dial 12 Toner cartridge

1. Introduction

Machine overview

Rear view

• This illustration may differ from your machine depending on your model.

• Some features and optional goods may not be available depending on model or country (see "Features by models" on page 7).

1 2

1 Extension telephone socket (EXT.)3USB port

Telephone line socket (LINE)4Power receptacle

1. Introduction

Control panel overview

Control panel

4 Stop/Clear Stops an operations at any time.

5 Start Starts a job.

6 On Hook Dial When you press this button, you can hear a dial

tone. Then enter a fax number. It is similar to making a call using speaker phone.

7 One-touch dial Stores frequently-dialed fax number (see "One-

touch dialing" on page 136).

1 Address Book Allows you to store frequently used fax numbers or

search for stored fax numbers.

2 Redial/Pause Redials the last number in ready mode, or inserts a

pause(-) into a fax number in edit mode.

3 Power Turns the power on or off, or wakes up the machine

from the power save mode. If you need to turn the machine off, press this button for more than three seconds.

8 Left/Right

Arrows

9 OK Confirms the selection on the display screen.

10 Back Sends you back to the upper menu level.

11 Status LED Indicates the status of your machine (see

12 Menu Opens Menu mode and scrolls through the

13 Resolution Adjusts the resolution of the documents for the

14 Receive Mode Converts the fax receiving mode (see "Changing

Scrolls through the options available in the selected menu and increases or decreases values.

"Understanding the status LED" on page 85).

available menus (see "Menu overview" on page

29).

current fax job (see "Resolution" on page 56).

the receive modes" on page 162).

1. Introduction

Control panel overview

15 Multi Send Allows you to send a fax to (see "Sending a fax to

multiple destinations" on page 55).

16 Delay Send Allows you to send a fax at a later time when you

will not be present (see"Delaying a fax transmission" on page 158).

17 Reduce/ Enlarge Makes a copy smaller or larger than the original.

18 Display screen Shows the current status and displays prompts

during an operation.

19 Scan Switches to Scan mode.

20 Copy Switches to Copy mode.

21 Fax Switches to Fax mode.

22 Numeric Keypad Dials a number or enters alphanumeric characters

(see "Keypad letters and numbers" on page 134).

1. Introduction

Turning on the machine

Connect the machine to the electricity supply first.

Power is turned on automatically.

If you want to turn the power off, press and hold (Power) button for about 3 seconds.

1. Introduction

Installing the driver locally

A locally connected machine is a machine directly attached to your computer using the cable.

• If you are a Macintosh and Linux OS user, refer to the "Installation for Macintosh" on page 114, "Installation for Linux" on page 116.

• The installation window in this User’s Guide may differ depending on the machine and interface in use.

• Selecting Custom Installation allows you to choose which programs to install.

• Only use a USB cable no longer than 3 meters (118 inches).

Windows

Make sure that the machine is connected to your computer and

powered on.

Select Install Now.

Read the License Agreement, and select I accept the terms of the

License Agreement. Then, click Next.

Follow the instructions in the installation window.

If the “Found New Hardware Wizard” appears during the installation procedure, click Cancel to close the window.

Insert the supplied software CD into your CD-ROM drive.

Click Start > All programs > Accessories > Run.

X:\Setup.exe replacing “X” with the letter, which represents your CDROM drive and click OK.

1. Introduction

Reinstalling the driver

If the printer driver does not work properly, follow the steps below to reinstall the driver.

Windows

Make sure that the machine is connected to your computer and powered on.

From the Start menu, select Programs or All Programs > Samsung Printers > your printer driver name > Uninstall.

Follow the instructions in the installation window.

Insert the software CD into your CD-ROM drive and install the driver again (see "Installing the driver locally" on page 26).

1. Introduction

2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup

This chapter provides information about the overall menu structure and the basic setup options.

• Menu overview 29

• Machine’s basic settings 34

• Media and tray 36

• Basic printing 46

• Basic copying 50

• Basic scanning 53

• Basic faxing 54

Menu overview

The control panel provides access to various menus to set up the machine or use the machine’s functions.

• An asterisk (*) appears next to the currently selected menu.

• Some menus may not appear on the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not applicable to your machine.

• Some menu names may differ from your machine depending on its options or the models.

• The menus are described in the Advanced Guide (see "Useful Setting Menus" on page 119).

Accessing the menu

Select the Fax, Copy, or Scan button on the control panel depending on

the feature to be used.

Press (Stop/Clear) to return to the ready mode.

Items Options

Fax Feature Darkness Normal

Dark+1- Dark+5

Light+5- Light+1

Contrast Normal

Dark+1- Dark+5

Light+5- Light+1

Resolution Standard

Fine

Super Fine

Photo Fax

Color Fax

Scan Size

Select (Menu) until the menu you want appears on the bottom line

of the display and press OK.

Press the left/right arrows until the needed menu item appears and press

OK.

If the setting item has sub menus, repeat step 3.

Press OK to save the selection.

Multi Send

Delay Send

2. Menu Overview and Basic Setup

Menu overview

Items Options

Fax Feature Priority Send

Forward Fax

Secure Receive Off

Add Page

Cancel Job

Fax Setup Sending Redial Times

Redial Term

Prefix Dial

ECM Mode

Send Report

Image TCR

Dial Mode

Items Options

Fax Setup Receiving Receive Mode

Ring To Answer

Stamp RCV Name

RCV Start Code

Auto Reduction

Discard Size

Junk Fax Setup

DRPD Mode

Change Default Resolution

Darkness

Contrast

Scan Size

Auto Report On

Off

Copy Feature Scan Size

Reduce/Enlarge

Darkness Normal

Dark+1- Dark+5

Light+5- Light+1

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