About this user’s guide

This user’s guide provides information about basic understanding of the machine as well as detailed explanation on each step during actual usage. Valuable for both novice and professional users can refer to this as a guide for installing and using the machine.

[Note]
  • Read the safety information before using the machine.

  • If you have a problem using the machine, refer to the troubleshooting chapter. (See Troubleshooting.)

  • Terms used in this user’s guide are explained in the glossary chapter. (See Glossary.)

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

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

Convention

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.

The following table offers the conventions of this guide:

Convention

Description

Example

Bold

For texts on the display or button names on the machine.

Cancel

Note

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

[Note]

The date format may differ from country to country.

Caution

Gives users information to protect the machine from possible mechanical damage or malfunction.

[Caution]

Do not touch the green underside of the toner cartridge.

Footnote

Provides additional more detailed information on certain words or a phrase.

a. pages per minute

(“Cross-reference”)

Guides users to a reference page for the additional detailed information.

(See Finding more information.)

Finding more information

You can find information for setting up and using your machine from the following resources, either as a print-out or on screen.

Material name

Description

Quick Install Guide

This guide provides information on setting up your machine and this requires that you follow the instructions in the guide to prepare the machine.

User’s Guide

This guide provides you with step-by-step instructions for using your machine’s full features, and contains information for maintaining your machine, troubleshooting and replacing supplies.

Network Website

If you have network model, you can set the network environment from your computer using network-managing programs, such as SetIP, SyncThru™ Web Admin Service, etc. This Website will be convenient for network administrators who need to manage many machines simultaneously. You can download the SyncThru™ Web Admin Service on http://solution.samsungprinter.com. SetIP program is provided in the software CD.

Machine Driver Help

This help provides you with help information on printer driver and instructions for setting up the options for printing. (See Using help.)

Samsung website

If you have Internet access, you can get help, support, machine drivers, manuals, and order information from the Samsung website, www.samsung.com/printer.