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  • Page 1 Multi Functional Printer User’s Guide imagine Thank you for purchasing a Samsung product. To receive a more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register the possibilities CLX-6200 Series CLX-6240 Series...

  • Page 2: Features Of Your New Laser Product

    features of your new laser product Your new machine is equipped with a number of special features that improve the quality of the documents you print. With the machine, you can: SPECIAL FEATURES Print with excellent quality and speed • You can print in a full range of colors using cyan, magenta, yellow, and black.

  • Page 3: Features By Models

    FEATURES BY MODELS The machine is designed to support all of your document needs – from printing and copying, to more advanced networking solutions for your business. Basic features of this machine include: FEATURES USB 2.0 USB Memory Interface DADF (Duplex Automatic Document Feeder) ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) Hard Disk Network Interface 802.11b/g wireless LAN...

  • Page 4: Finding More Information

    Help from the printer properties dialog box. Samsung website If you have Internet access, you can get help, support, printer drivers, manuals, and order information from the Samsung website, www.samsungprinter.com. 4_Features of your new laser product...

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    safety information IMPORTANT SAFETY SYMBOLS AND PRECAUTIONS What the icons and signs in this user’s guide mean: Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury or death. WARNING Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury or property damage. CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your laser MFP, follow these basic safety precautions:...

  • Page 6: Laser Safety Statement

    13. Unplug the machine from the telephone jack, 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. •...

  • Page 7: Ozone Safety

    During normal operation, this machine produces ozone. The ozone produced does not present a hazard to the operator. However, it is advisable that the machine be operated in a well ventilated area. If you need additional information about ozone, request your nearest Samsung dealer. MERCURY SAFETY Contains Mercury, Dispose According to Local, State or Federal Laws.

  • Page 8: Radio Frequency Emissions

    RADIO FREQUENCY EMISSIONS FCC Information to the User This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 9: Ringer Equivalence Number

    FAX BRANDING The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone facsimile machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the following information: (1) the date and time of transmission (2) identification of either business, business entity or individual sending the message;...
  • Page 10 PBXs of the European countries: In the event of problems, you should contact the Euro QA Lab of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. in the first instance. The product has been tested against TBR21. To assist in the use and application of terminal equipment which complies with this standard, the European Telecommunication Standards Institute (ETSI) has issued an advisory document (EG 201 121) which contains notes and additional requirements to ensure network compatibility of TBR21 terminals.
  • Page 11 European Radio Approval Information (for products fitted with EU-approved radio devices) Low power, Radio LAN type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless communication devices), operating in the 2.4 GHz/5 GHz band, may be present (embedded) in your printer system which is intended for home or office use. This section is only applicable if these devices are present.

  • Page 12: Openssl License

    OPENSSL LICENSE Copyright (c) 1998-2001 The OpenSSL Project. All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer. 2.
  • Page 13 Safety information_13...

  • Page 14: Table Of Contents

    contents LOADING ORIGINALS AND PRINT MEDIA 14_Contents Features of your new laser product Safety information INTRODUCTION Printer overview Front view Rear view Control panel overview CLX-6200FX, CLX-6210FX, CLX-6240FX only CLX-6200ND only Understanding the Status LED Acknowledging the status of the toner cartridge Menu overview Supplied software Printer driver features...
  • Page 15 Printing on both sides of paper Setting copy timeout SCANNING Scanning basics Scanning from the control panel Setting scan information in Samsung Scan Manager. Scanning to application programs Scanning by a network connection Preparing for network scanning Scanning to Email...
  • Page 16 contents USING USB FLASH MEMORY 16_Contents Sending a fax manually Confirming a transmission Automatic redialing Redialing the last number Sending faxes on both sides of paper Receiving a fax Selecting the paper tray Changing receiving modes Receiving automatically in Fax mode Receiving manually in Tel mode Receiving manually using an extension telephone Receiving automatically in Ans/Fax mode...
  • Page 17 In the optional tray Understanding display messages Solving other problems Paper feeding Printing problems Printing quality problems Copying problems Scanning problems Samsung Scan Manager problems Fax problems Common PostScript problems Common Windows problems Common Linux problems Common Macintosh problems Supplies Accessories...
  • Page 18 CONTACT SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE 18_Contents SPECIFICATIONS General specifications 100 Printer specifications 100 Scanner specifications 100 Copier specifications 101 Facsimile specifications GLOSSARY INDEX...

  • Page 19: Front View

    15-pin optional tray connection (EDI) Control board cover Telephone line socket Extension telephone socket Rear cover (EXT) Handle Cable organizer a. CLX-6200FX, CLX-6210FX, CLX-6240FX only. b. External device interface for Samsung and third party solutions. (CLX- 6240FX only). Introduction_ 19...

  • Page 20: Control Panel Overview

    CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW CLX-6200FX, CLX-6210FX, CLX-6240FX only Allows you to store frequently-dialed fax Speed buttons numbers and enter them with the touch of a few buttons. Allows you to shift the speed buttons to access Shift numbers 16 through 30. Allows you to store frequently used fax numbers Address Book in memory or search for stored fax numbers or...

  • Page 21: Clx-6200Nd Only

    CLX-6200ND only Copy Activates Copy mode. Scan/Email Activates Scan mode. Shows the current status and prompts during an Display operation. The toner colors shown below the LCD display co-works with the display messages. See Toner colors Status LED with the toner cartridge messages on page 22.

  • Page 22: Understanding The Status Led

    UNDERSTANDING THE STATUS LED The color of the Status LED indicates the machine's current status. STATUS DESCRIPTION • The machine is powered off-line. • The machine is in power save mode. When data is received, or any button is pressed, it switches to on-line automatically.

  • Page 23: Menu Overview

    MENU OVERVIEW The control panel provides access to various menus to set up the machine or use the machine’s functions. These menus can be accessed by pressing Menu ( Refer to the following diagram. Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not applicable to your machine. Fax Feature Fax Setup Darkness...

  • Page 24: Supplied Software

    SUPPLIED SOFTWARE You must install the printer and scanner software using the supplied CD after you have set up your machine and connected it to your computer. CD provides you with the following software. CONTENTS Printer Windows • Printer driver: Use this driver to take full software CD advantage of your printer’s features.

  • Page 25: Printing A Demo Page

    getting started This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for setting up the machine. This chapter includes: • Setting up the hardware • Printing a demo page • Setting up the network SETTING UP THE HARDWARE This section shows the steps to set up the hardware which is explained in the Quick Install Guide.

  • Page 26: Configuring Network Protocol Via The Machine

    6. Follow the instructions in the window and complete the installation. 26 _Getting started Starting the program 1. From the Windows Start menu, select All Programs > Samsung Network Printer Utilities > SetIP. 2. Select the name of your printer and click If you cannot find your printer name, click 3.

  • Page 27: Linux

    Linux ITEM REQUIREMENTS Operating system RedHat 8.0, 9.0 (32bit) RedHat Enterprise Linux WS 4, 5 (32/64bit) Fedora Core 1~7 (32/64bit) Mandrake 9.2 (32bit), 10.0, 10.1 (32/64bit) Mandriva 2005, 2006, 2007 (32/64bit) SuSE Linux 8.2, 9.0, 9.1 (32bit) SuSE Linux 9.2, 9.3, 10.0, 10.1, 10.2 (32/64bit) SuSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 9, 10 (32/64bit) Ubuntu 6.06, 6.10, 7.04 (32/64bit) Debian 3.1, 4.0 (32/64bit)

  • Page 28: Machine's Basic Settings

    62.) 7. After the installation is finished, a window appears asking you to print a test page and to register yourself as a user of Samsung machines in order to receive information from Samsung. If you so desire, select the corresponding checkbox(es) and click Finish.

  • Page 29: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the date and time The current date and time are shown on the display when your machine is on and ready to work. For the CLX-6200FX, CLX-6210FX, CLX-6240FX, all of your faxes will have the date and time printed on them. 1.

  • Page 30: Using The Save Modes

    Keypad letters and numbers ASSIGNED NUMBERS, LETTERS, OR CHARACTERS Space ‘ Correcting numbers or names If you make a mistake while entering a number or name, press the left left/right arrow button to delete the last digit or character. Then enter the correct number or character.

  • Page 31: Changing The Font Setting

    Changing the font setting Your machine has preset the font for your region or country. If you want to change the font or set the font for special condition such as the DOS environment, you can change the font setting as follows: 1.

  • Page 32: On The Scanner Glass

    loading originals and print media This chapter introduces you how to load originals and print media into your machine. This chapter includes: • Loading originals • Selecting print media • Changing the size of the paper in the paper tray LOADING ORIGINALS You can use the scanner glass or DADF (or ADF) to load an original for copying, scanning, and sending a fax.

  • Page 33: Selecting Print Media

    Some print media may meet all of the guidelines in this section and still not produce satisfactory results. This may be the result of improper handling, unacceptable temperature and humidity levels, or other variables over which Samsung has no control. • Before purchasing large quantities of print media, ensure that it meets the requirements specified in this user’s guide.

  • Page 34: Specifications On Print Media

    Specifications on print media TYPE SIZE Plain paper Letter Legal US Folio Oficio JIS B5 ISO B5 Executive Statement Envelope Envelope Monarch Envelope 6 3/4 Envelope No. 10 Envelope No. 9 Envelope DL Envelope C5 Envelope C6 Labels Letter, Legal, US Folio, A4, JIS B5, ISO B5, Executive, A5, Statement...

  • Page 35: Media Sizes Supported In Each Mode

    Media sizes supported in each mode MODE SIZE Copy mode Letter, A4, Legal, Oficio, US Folio, Executive, JIS B5, A5, Print mode All sizes supported by the machine Letter, A4, Legal Fax mode Letter, A4, Legal, US Duplex printing Folio, Oficio a.

  • Page 36: Changing The Size Of The Paper In The Paper Tray

    500 sheets of paper. (See "" on page 91.) Using photographic paper or coated paper may cause problems, requiring repairs. Such repairs are not covered by Samsung’s warranty or service agreements. 1. To load paper, pull and open the paper tray and place paper with the side you want to print facing up.

  • Page 37: Loading Paper In The Multi-Purpose Tray

    Loading paper in the multi-purpose tray The multi-purpose tray can hold special sizes and types of print material, such as postcards, note cards, and envelopes. It is useful for single page printing on letterhead or colored paper. Tips on using the multi-purpose tray •...

  • Page 38: Adjusting The Output Support

    ADJUSTING THE OUTPUT SUPPORT The printed pages stack on the output tray, and the output support will help the printed pages to align. For the output support to correctly align the pages, you need to pull it out appropriately depending on the paper size. •...

  • Page 39: Copying

    copying This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for copying documents. This chapter includes: • Selecting the paper tray • Copying • Changing the settings for each copy • Changing the scan size settings • Changing the default copy settings SELECTING THE PAPER TRAY After loading the print media for copy output, you must select the paper tray you will use for copy jobs.

  • Page 40: Changing The Scan Size Settings

    CHANGING THE SCAN SIZE SETTINGS You can adjust the scan size for the original paper. For example, if you scan a A4-sized original and set the scan size to A5, the machine scans only the area of A5 (148 x 210 mm). We recommend you to change the right scan size for the original paper.

  • Page 41: Poster Copying

    Poster copying Your machine can print an image onto 9 sheets of paper (3x3). You can paste the printed pages together to make one poster-sized document. This copy feature is available only when you place originals on the scanner glass. 1.

  • Page 42: Edge Erase

    • Custom Margin: Enter the left, right, top, bottom margin using Number keypad. 6. Press the left/right arrow to select Yes. 7. Press OK to begin copying. 8. Press Stop/Clear to return to ready mode. Edge erase Edge erase allows you to erase sports, drill holes, fold creases and staple marks along any of the four edges of a document.
  • Page 43 4. Press the left/right arrow until the time setting you want appears. Selecting Off means that the machine does not restore the default settings until you press Black Start or Color Start to begin copying, or Stop/Clear to cancel. 5. Press OK to save your selection. 6.

  • Page 44: Scanning From The Control Panel

    You can scan the originals with your machine via an USB cable or the network. • Samsung Scan Manager: You just walk to the machine with the originals and scan them from the control panel then, the scanned data will be stored in the connected computers My Documents folder. When the setup installation is completed, then you have installed the Samsung Scan Manager on your computer already.

  • Page 45: Scanning By A Network Connection

    7. Press the left/right arrow until the port you want appears on the display. 8. Enter the registered user ID and PIN and click OK. • ID is the same ID as the registered ID for Samsung Scan Manager. •...

  • Page 46: Scanning To Email

    (Password and login ID are grayed out in SWS). Simple: This is used to bind with the login ID and password in SWS. 8. Check the box next to Append Root to Base DN. 9. Select Match User’s Login ID to the following LDAP attribute (options are CN, UID, or UserPrincipalName).

  • Page 47: Printing Scan Confirmation Report Automatically

    9. Press the left/right arrow until the file format you want appears and press OK or Start. The machine begins scanning and then sends the email. 10. If the machine asks if you want to log off your account, press the left/ right arrow to select Yes or No and press OK.

  • Page 48: Setting Up Address Book

    5. Press Stop/Clear to return to ready mode. SETTING UP ADDRESS BOOK You can set up Address Book with the email addresses you use frequently via SyncThru™ Web Service and then easily and quickly enter email addresses by entering the location numbers assigned to them in Address Book.

  • Page 49: Printing Address Book

    Printing Address Book You can check your Address Book settings by printing a list. 1. Press Address Book until Print appears on the bottom line of the display. 2. Press OK. A list showing your speed button settings, and the speed/group email entries print out.

  • Page 50: Canceling A Print Job

    For Windows XP/2003, select Printers and Faxes. For Windows Vista, select Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Printers. 3. Double-click the Samsung CLX-6200 Series or CLX-6240 Series icon. (Or Samsung CLX-6200 Series PS or Samsung CLX-6240 Series PS) 4. From the Document menu, select Cancel.

  • Page 51: Setting The Fax Header

    faxing The fax feature is available only on the CLX-6200FX, CLX-6210FX, CLX-6240FX. This chapter gives you information about using your machine as a fax machine. This chapter includes: • Sending a fax • Receiving a fax You cannot use this machine as a fax machine via the internet phone.

  • Page 52: Sending A Fax Automatically

    Sending a fax automatically 1. Press Fax. 2. Load originals face up into the DADF (or ADF), or place a single original face down on the scanner glass. For details about loading an original, see page 32. Ready to Fax appears on the top line of the display. 3.

  • Page 53: Receiving Automatically In Fax Mode

    Pattern Detection (DRPD) feature. Distinctive Ring is a telephone company service which enables an user to use a single telephone line to answer several different telephone numbers. For further details, see page 53. 6. Press OK to save your selection. 7.

  • Page 54: Receiving Faxes In Memory

    6. Re-enter the password to confirm it and press OK. 7. Press Stop/Clear to return to ready mode. When a fax is received in secure receiving mode, your machine stores it in memory and shows Secure Receive to let you know that there is a fax received.

  • Page 55: Sending A Priority Fax

    4. Press the left/right arrow until the fax job you want appears and press OK. The machine scans the original into memory and shows the total number of pages and the number of the added pages. Canceling a delayed fax 1.

  • Page 56: Fax Setup

    9. Press Stop/Clear to return to ready mode. Subsequent sent faxes will be forwarded to the specified email address. FAX SETUP Changing the fax setup options Your machine provides you with various user-selectable options for setting up the fax system. You can change the default settings for your preferences and needs.

  • Page 57: Changing The Default Document Settings

    OPTION DESCRIPTION Junk Fax Setup This setting may not be available depending on your country. Using this feature, the system will not accept faxes sent from remote stations whose numbers are stored in the memory as junk fax numbers. This feature is useful for blocking any unwanted faxes.

  • Page 58: Group Dial Numbers

    7. Press Stop/Clear to return to ready mode. Editing speed dial numbers 1. Press Address Book until New & Edit appears on the bottom line of the display and press OK. 2. Press OK when Speed Dial appears. 3. Enter the speed dial number you want to edit and press OK. 4.

  • Page 59: Plugging In A Usb Memory Device

    using USB flash memory This chapter explains how to use a USB memory device with your machine. This chapter includes: • About USB memory • Plugging in a USB memory device • Scanning to a USB memory device ABOUT USB MEMORY USB memory devices are available with a variety of memory capacities to give you more room for storing documents, presentations, downloaded music and videos, high resolution photographs, or whatever other files you...

  • Page 60: Customizing Scan To Usb

    TIFF, BMP, JPEG, PDF, and PRN files. Direct Print option supported file types: • PRN: Samsung PCL 6 compatible. • PRN files can be created by selecting the Print to file check box when you print a document. The document will be saved as a PRN file, rather than printed on paper.

  • Page 61: Managing Usb Memory

    MANAGING USB MEMORY You can delete image files stored on a USB memory device one by one or all at once by reformatting the device. After deleting files or reformatting a USB memory device, files cannot be restored. Therefore, confirm that you no longer need the data before deleting it.

  • Page 62: Printing A Report

    maintenance This chapter provides information for maintaining your machine and the toner cartridge. This chapter includes: • Printing reports • Adjusting the color contrast • Clearing memory • Cleaning your machine • Maintaining the cartridge PRINTING REPORTS Your machine can provide various reports with useful information you will need.

  • Page 63: Clearing Memory

    If you have moved the machine, it is strongly recommended to operate this menu manually. 5. Press Stop/Clear to return to ready mode. CLEARING MEMORY You can selectively clear information stored in your machine’s memory. For CLX-6200FX, CLX-6210FX, CLX-6240FX users, before clearing the memory, make sure that all fax jobs have been completed, or you will lose those jobs.
  • Page 64 3. Grasp the handles on the toner cartridge and pull to remove the cartridge from the machine. When you open the front cover, be careful not to touch the underneath of the control panel (the lower part of the fuser unit). The temperature of the fuser unit might be high and could damage your skin.

  • Page 65: Cleaning The Scan Unit

    Use of Non-Samsung and refilled toner cartridge Samsung Electronics does not recommend or approve the use of non- Samsung brand toner cartridges in your printer including generic, store brand, refilled, or remanufactured toner cartridges.

  • Page 66: Redistributing Toner

    Redistributing toner When a toner is low, faded or light areas may appear. It is possible that colored images may be printed with incorrect colors due to flawed mixing of toner colors when one of the colored toner cartridges is low on toner. You can temporarily improve print quality by redistributing the toner.

  • Page 67: Replacing The Toner Cartridge

    4. Slide the toner cartridge back into the machine. 5. Close the front cover. Make sure the cover is securely latched. If the front cover is not completely closed, the machine will not operate. REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE The machine uses four colors and has a different toner cartridge for each one: yellow (Y), magenta (M), cyan (C), and black (K).

  • Page 68: Clearing The Toner Empty Message

    5. Holding both handles on the toner cartridge, thoroughly rock it from side to side to evenly distribute the toner. 6. Place the toner cartridge on a flat surface, as shown, and remove the paper covering the toner cartridge by removing the tape. If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and wash it in cold water.

  • Page 69: Maintenance Parts

    4. Take a new paper transfer belt out of its package. • Don't use sharp objects, such as a knife or scissors, to open the paper transfer belt package. You could damage the surface of the paper transfer belt. • Be careful not to scratch the surface of the paper transfer belt.

  • Page 70: Replacing The Dadf (Or Adf) Rubber Pad

    Your machine’s embedded website opens. CHECKING THE MACHINE’S SERIAL NUMBER When you call for service or register as a user on the Samsung website, the machine’s serial number may be required. You can check the serial number by taking the following steps: 1.

  • Page 71: Clearing Document Jams

    troubleshooting This chapter gives helpful information for what to do if you encounter an error. This chapter includes: • Tips for avoiding paper jams • Clearing document jams • Clearing paper jams TIPS FOR AVOIDING PAPER JAMS By selecting the correct media types, most paper jams can be avoided. When a paper jam occurs, follow the steps outlined on page 71.

  • Page 72: Exit Misfeed

    For the DADF (CLX-6200ND, CLX-6210FX, CLX-6240FX only) 1. Remove any remaining pages from the DADF. 2. Open the DADF cover. 3. Pull the jammed paper gently out of the DADF. This illustration may differ from your machine depending on its model.

  • Page 73: Clearing Paper Jams

    CLEARING PAPER JAMS When a paper jam occurs, the warning message appears on the display screen. Refer to the table below to locate and clear the paper jam. MESSAGE LOCATION OF JAM MP Tray In the multi purpose tray Paper Jam 0 Tray 2 In the optional tray Paper jam 0...

  • Page 74: In The Multi-Purpose Tray

    6. To replace the tray, lower the rear edge, align it with the slot, and slide it into the machine. 7. Open the front cover and close it. The machine will resume printing. In the multi-purpose tray When you print using the Multi-purpose Tray and the machine detects that there is either no paper or that the paper has been improperly loaded, follow the next steps to release the jammed paper.

  • Page 75: In The Fuser Unit Area

    In the fuser unit area If paper is jammed in the fuser unit area, follow the next steps to release the jammed paper. 1. Open the scan unit. 2. Open the inner cover using the handle. 3. Open the inner cover using the handle on it and carefully take the jammed paper out of the machine.

  • Page 76: In The Paper Exit Area

    In the paper exit area If paper is jammed in the paper exit area, follow the next steps to release the jammed paper. 1. If a long portion of the paper is visible, pull it straight out. Open and close the front cover firmly.

  • Page 77: In The Optional Tray

    7. Close the rear cover. In the optional tray If paper is jammed in the optional Tray, follow the next steps to release the jammed paper. 1. Pull the optional Tray open. After you pull it all the way out, lift up the front part of the tray slightly to release the tray from the machine.

  • Page 78: Understanding Display Messages

    UNDERSTANDING DISPLAY MESSAGES Messages appear on the control panel display to indicate the machine’s status or errors. Refer to the tables below to understand the messages’ meaning and correct the problem if necessary. Messages and their meanings are listed in alphabetical order. •...
  • Page 79 The corresponding Install the part into your part of the machine is machine. not installed. The color part of the Install the a Samsung- machine is not for genuine part designed your machine. for your machine. The color toner Install the color toner cartridge is not cartridge.
  • Page 80 NonSAMSUNG The color toner cartridge which the Toner arrow indicates is not a Samsung-genuine cartridge. Press OK to toggle the message to Stop or Continue. Stop One Page is Single page data...
  • Page 81 Samsung toner cartridge such as refilled or remanufactured. Samsung cannot guarantee non- genuine Samsung toner cartridge's quality. Service or repair required as a result of using non- genuine Samsung toner cartridges will not be covered under the machine warranty.

  • Page 82: Solving Other Problems

    SOLVING OTHER PROBLEMS The following chart lists some conditions that may occur and the recommended solutions. Follow the suggested solutions until the problem is corrected. If the problem persists, call for service. Paper feeding CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS Paper is jammed Clear the paper jam.

  • Page 83: Printing Problems

    Check the power cord receiving power. connections. Check the does not print. power switch and the power source. The machine is not Select Samsung CLX-6200 selected as the Series or CLX-6240 Series default printer. as your default printer in your Windows. •...

  • Page 84: Printing Quality Problems

    POSSIBLE CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS CAUSE The machine If you are under the Suggested solutions: Change DOS environment, the font setting. See prints, but the the font setting for "Changing the font text is wrong, your machine may setting" on page 31. garbled, or be set incorrectly.
  • Page 85 CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS Toner smear • Clean the inside of the machine. See page • Check the paper type and quality. See page • Remove the toner cartridge and install a new one. See page 66. Vertical repetitive If marks repeatedly appear on the printed side of the page at even intervals: defects •...

  • Page 86: Copying Problems

    CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS Loose toner • Clean the inside of the machine. See page • Check the paper type and quality. See page • Remove the toner cartridge and install a new one. See page 66. • If the problem persists, the machine may require repair.

  • Page 87: Scanning Problems

    • “Invalid handle.” • “Scanning has failed.” Samsung Scan Manager problems CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS I cannot use the Check your operating system. Supporting operating systems are Windows 2000/XP/ Samsung Scan Vista.

  • Page 88: Common Postscript Problems

    CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS The machine dials a The other fax machine may be turned off, out of paper, or cannot answer incoming calls. number, but a Speak with the other machine operator and connection with the ask her/him to sort out the problem. other fax machine fails.

  • Page 89: Common Linux Problems

    Common Linux problems CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS The machine does • Check if the printer driver is installed in your not print. system. Open Unified Driver configurator and switch to the Printers tab in Printers configuration window to look at the list of available printers.

  • Page 90: Common Macintosh Problems

    CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS The machine does • Check if your machine is attached to your not appear on the computer. Make sure that it is connected scanners list. properly via the USB port and is turned on. • Check if the scanner driver for your machine is installed in your system.

  • Page 91: Accessories

    6240FX only Hard Disk a. Depending on your country, wireless LAN cards may not be available. Contact your local Samsung dealer or the retailer where you bought your printer. Your machine may have two memory slots with a factory pre-installed memory module in one slot.

  • Page 92: How To Purchase

    HOW TO PURCHASE To order Samsung-authorized supplies or accessories, contact your local Samsung dealer or the retailer where you purchased your machine, or visit www.samsung.com.supplies and select your country/region to obtain information on calling for technical support. 92 _Ordering supplies and accessories...

  • Page 93: Upgrading A Memory Module

    Your machine is a full-featured model that has been optimized to meet most of your printing needs. Recognizing that each user may have different requirements, however, Samsung makes several accessories available to enhance your machine’s capabilities. This chapter includes: •...

  • Page 94: Activating The Added Memory In The Ps Printer Properties

    For Windows XP/2003, select Printers and Faxes. For Windows Vista, select Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Printers. 4. Select the Samsung CLX-6200 Series PS or Samsung CLX-6240 Series PS printer. 5. Click the right mouse button on the printer icon and select Properties.

  • Page 95: Configuring Basic Network Settings

    4. Align the connector on the wireless network interface card with the connector on the control board. Push the card firmly into the connector on the control board until it is completely and securely in place. 5. Replace the control board cover and fasten the cover with the screws. 6.

  • Page 96: Restoring Default Values For Wireless Networking

    The numbers you can enter as follows: HEXADECIMAL 64-bit WEP 10 digits 128-bit WEP 26 digits 7. When you have finished, press Stop/Clear to return to ready mode. Restoring default values for wireless networking If the problem occurrs when you use or set up the wireless network values, take following stops to restore factory default values.

  • Page 97: Setting The Hard Disk In The Printer Properties

    For Windows XP/2003, select Printers and Faxes. For Windows Vista, select Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Printers. 3. Select the Samsung CLX-6200 Series or CLX-6240 Series printer icon or Samsung CLX-6200 Series PS or Samsung CLX-6240 Series PS printer icon.

  • Page 98: File Policy

    4. Press the left/right arrow until the user’s name and file name you want appear and press OK. 5. If the select file is a confidential print job, enter the specified 4-digit password. Press the left/right arrow to enter the first digit and press OK. The cursor automatically moves to the next digit position.

  • Page 99: Specifications

    specifications This chapter guides you about this machine’s specifications such as various features. This chapter include: • General specifications • Printer specifications • Scanner specifications GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS The symbol * optional feature depending on machines. ITEM DESCRIPTION DADF (or ADF) Up to 50 sheets 75 g/m (20 lb bond) Capacity...

  • Page 100: Printer Specifications

    PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS ITEM DESCRIPTION Printing method Color laser beam printing Printing speed • CLX-6200 Series: Up to 20 ppm (A4), 21 ppm (Letter) • CLX-6240 Series: Up to 24 ppm(A4), 25 ppm (Letter) Duplex printing • CLX-6200 Series: Up to 7 ipm (A4/Letter) speed •...

  • Page 101: Facsimile Specifications

    FACSIMILE SPECIFICATIONS The fax feature may not be supported depending on machines. ITEM DESCRIPTION Compatibility ITU-T G3 Applicable line Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) or behind PABX Data coding MH/MR/MMR/JBIG/JPEG Modem speed 33.6 Kbps Transmission Up to 3 seconds/page speed Maximum 356 mm document length...

  • Page 102: Control Panel

    glossary The following glossary helps you get familiar with the product by understanding the terminologies commonly used with printing as well as mentioned in this user's guide. An Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) is a mechanism that will automatically feed an original sheet of paper so that the machine can scan some amount of the paper at once.

  • Page 103: Fuser Unit

    An emulator duplicates the functions of one system with a different system, so that the second system behaves like the first system. Emulation focuses on exact reproduction of external behavior, which is in contrast to simulation, which concerns an abstract model of the system being simulated, often considering its internal state.

  • Page 104: Mac Address

    A Light-Emitting Diode (LED) is a semiconductor device that indicates the status of a machine. MAC address Media Access Control (MAC) address is a unique identifier associated with a network adapter. MAC address is a unique 48-bit identifier usually written as 12 hexadecimal characters grouped in pairs (e. g., 00-00-0c- 34-11-4e).

  • Page 105: Toner Cartridge

    Subnet Mask The subnet mask is used in conjunction with the network address to determine which part of the address is the network address and which part is the host address. TCP/IP The Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and the Internet Protocol (IP); the set of communications protocols that implement the protocol stack on which the Internet and most commercial networks run.
  • Page 106 index accessories installing hard disk 96 wireless network interface card Address Book group dial numbers 58 speed buttons 57 speed dial numbers 57 Address Book, use ADF rubber pad, replace ADF, load adjustment altitude 28 alarm sound Ans/Fax mode, receiving mode characters, enter cleaning inside 63...
  • Page 107 paper changing the size 36 clearing jam 73 loading in the multi-purpose tray 37 loading in the optional tray 36 loading in the tray1 36 paper tray, set copy 39 fax 52 paper type setting 38 PostScript problems 87 power save mode print quality problems, solve printing demo page 25...

  • Page 108: Contact Samsung Worldwide

    SAMSUNG worldwide If you have any comments or questions regarding Samsung products, contact the Samsung customer care center. COUNTRY/ CUSTOMER CARE REGION CENTER ARGENTINE 0800-333-3733 AUSTRALIA 1300 362 603 AUSTRIA 0810-SAMSUNG (7267864, € 0.07/min) BELGIUM 02 201 2418 BRAZIL...
  • Page 109 SINGAPORE 1800-SAMSUNG (726- 7864) SLOVAKIA 0800-SAMSUNG (726- 7864) SOUTH AFRICA 0860 SAMSUNG (726- 7864) SPAIN 902-1-SAMSUNG(902 172 678) SWEDEN 075-SAMSUNG (726 78 64) SWITZERLAND 0848-SAMSUNG (7267864, CHF 0.08/min) TADJIKISTAN 8-10-800-500-55-500 TAIWAN 0800-329-999 THAILAND 1800-29-3232 02-689-3232 TRINIDAD & 1-800-SAMSUNG (726- TOBAGO...
  • Page 110 This user’s guide is provided for information purposes only. All information included herein is subject to change without notice. Samsung Electronics is not responsible for any direct or indirect damages, arising from or related to use of this user’s guide.
  • Page 111 Rev. 3.00...

  • Page 112: Software Section

    Samsung Printer Software section...
  • Page 113 OFTWARE SECTION ONTENTS NSTALLING Chapter 1: Installing Printer Software ... 5 Installing Software for Local Printing ... 5 Installing Software for Network Printing ... 8 Reinstalling Printer Software ... 11 Removing Printer Software ... 12 Installing mono printer driver ... 12 ASIC Chapter 2: Printing a Document ...
  • Page 114 Using Watermarks ... 22 Using an Existing Watermark ... 22 Creating a Watermark ... 22 Editing a Watermark ... 22 Deleting a Watermark ... 22 Using Overlays ... 23 What is an Overlay? ... 23 Creating a New Page Overlay ... 23 Using a Page Overlay ...
  • Page 115 CANNING Chapter 7: Scanning Using Samsung SmarThru Office ... 27 Using Samsung SmarThru Office ... 27 Uninstalling Samsung SmarThru Office ... 29 Using Onscreen Help File ... 29 Scanning Process with TWAIN-enabled Software ... 29 Scanning Using the WIA Driver ... 29 Windows XP ...
  • Page 116 SING Chapter 10: Installing Software ... 41 Uninstalling software ... 41 Using SetIP program ... 42 Setting Up the Printer ... 42 For a Network-connected Macintosh ... 42 For a USB-connected ... 43 Printing ... 44 Printing a Document ... 44 Changing Printer Settings ...

  • Page 117: Installing Printer Software In Windows

    Installing Printer Software in Windows This chapter includes: • Installing Printer Software • Reinstalling Printer Software • Removing Printer Software • Installing mono printer driver : The following procedure is based on Windows XP, for other operating systems, refer to the corresponding Windows user's guide or online help.

  • Page 118: Custom Installation

    If the test page prints out correctly, click Yes. If not, click No to reprint it. To register yourself as a user of Samsung Printers in order to receive information from Samsung, select the checkbox and click Finish. You are now sent to the Samsung web site.
  • Page 119 If the test page prints out correctly, click Yes. If not, click No to reprint it. To register yourself as a user of Samsung Printers in order to receive information from Samsung, select the checkbox and click Finish. You are now sent to the Samsung web site.

  • Page 120: Installing Software For Network Printing

    Installing Software for Network Printing When you connect your printer to a network, you must first configure the TCP/IP settings for the printer. After you have assigned and verified the TCP/IP settings, you are ready to install the software on each computer on the network. You can install the printer software using the typical or custom method.
  • Page 121 After the installation is finished, a window appears asking you to print a test page and to register yourself as a user of Samsung Printers in order to receive information from Samsung. If you so desire, select the corresponding checkbox(es) and click Finish.
  • Page 122 Click Next. • If necessary, select a language from the drop-down list. Select Custom installation. Click Next. The list of printers available on the network appears. Select the printer you want to install from the list and then click Next. •...

  • Page 123: Reinstalling Printer Software

    After the installation is finished, a window appears asking you to print a test page and to register yourself as a user of Samsung Printers in order to receive information from Samsung. If you so desire, select the corresponding checkbox(es) and click Finish.

  • Page 124: Removing Printer Software

    • After connecting the printer, click Next. • If you don’t want to connect the printer at this time, click Next, and No on the following screen. Then the installation will start and a test page will not be printed at the end of the installation.
  • Page 125 Select a mono driver in the Printers field, and click Next. : If you have installed a mono driver before, then the Use Existing Driver window. Select as the window explains, and click Next. Also, depending on your computer configuration, the printer sharing window or the print the test page window may appear;...

  • Page 126: Basic Printing

    Basic Printing This chapter explains the printing options and common printing tasks in Windows. This chapter includes: • Printing a Document • Printing to a file (PRN) • Printer Settings - Layout Tab - Paper Tab - Graphics Tab - Extras Tab - About Tab - Printer Tab - Using a Favorite Setting...

  • Page 127: Printer Settings

    Printer Settings You can use the printer properties window, which allows you to access all of the printer options you need when using your printer. When the printer properties are displayed, you can review and change the settings needed for your print job. Your printer properties window may differ, depending on your operating system.

  • Page 128: Paper Tab

    Paper Tab Use the following options to set the basic paper handling specifications when you access the printer properties. See “Printing a Document” on page 14 for more information on accessing printer properties. Click the Paper tab to access various paper properties. Copies Copies allows you to choose the number of copies to be printed.

  • Page 129: Graphics Tab

    Graphics Tab Use the following Graphic options to adjust the print quality for your specific printing needs. See “Printing a Document” on page 14 for more information on accessing printer properties. Click the Graphic tab to display the properties shown below. Quality The Quality options you can select may vary depending on your printer model.

  • Page 130: About Tab

    You can create a background text image to be printed on each page of your document. For details, see “Using Watermarks” on page 22. Overlay Overlays are often used to take the place of preprinted forms and letterhead paper. For details, see “Using Overlays” on page 23. Output Options •...

  • Page 131: Advanced Printing

    Advanced Printing This chapter explains printing options and advanced printing tasks. • Your printer driver Properties window that appears in this User’s Guide may differ depending on the printer in use. However the composition of the printer properties window is similar.

  • Page 132: Printing Posters

    Printing Posters This feature allows you to print a single-page document onto 4, 9, or 16 sheets of paper, for the purpose of pasting the sheets together to form one poster-size document. To change the print settings from your software application, access printer properties.

  • Page 133: Printing On Both Sides Of Paper

    Printing on Both Sides of Paper You can print on both sides of a sheet of paper. Before printing, decide how you want your document oriented. The options are: • Printer Setting, if you select this option, this feature is determined by the setting you’ve made on the control panel of the printer.

  • Page 134: Using Watermarks

    Using Watermarks The Watermark option allows you to print text over an existing document. For example, you may want to have large gray letters reading “DRAFT” or “CONFIDENTIAL” printed diagonally across the first page or all pages of a document. There are several predefined watermarks that come with the printer, and they can be modified, or you can add new ones to the list.

  • Page 135: Using Overlays

    Using Overlays What is an Overlay? An overlay is text and/or images stored in the computer hard disk drive (HDD) as a special file format that can be printed on Dear ABC any document. Overlays are often used to take the place of preprinted forms and letterhead paper.

  • Page 136: Using Windows Postscript Driver

    Using Windows PostScript Driver If you want to use the PostScript driver provided with your system CD-ROM to print a document. PPDs, in combination with the PostScript driver, access printer features and allow the computer to communicate with the printer. An installation program for the PPDs is provided on the supplied software CD-ROM.

  • Page 137: Using Direct Printing Utility

    Using Direct Printing Utility This chapter explains how to use Direct Printing Utility to print PDF files without having to open the files. AUTION • You can not print PDF files that are restricted to print. Deactivate the printing restriction feature, and retry printing.

  • Page 138: Sharing The Printer Locally

    Sharing the Printer Locally You can connect the printer directly to a selected computer, which is called “host computer,” on the network. The following procedure is for Windows XP. For other Windows OS, refer to the corresponding Windows User's Guide or online help.

  • Page 139: Scanning Using Samsung Smarthru Office

    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 using Samsung SmarThru software or the WIA driver. This chapter includes: •...
  • Page 140 •Working area - SmarThru Desktop: Created within the standard Windows folder My Documents. - Sort on Disk: Files of the folders which are not indexed will not be displayed in the Sort on Disk section. Sort type are Date, File Types, Latest Used. To add a folder for indexing, press Edit menu →...

  • Page 141: Uninstalling Samsung Smarthru Office

    Uninstalling Samsung SmarThru Office : Before beginning uninstallation, ensure that all applications are closed on your computer. From the Start menu, select Programs. Select SmarThru Office, and then select Uninstall SmarThru Office. When your computer asks you to confirm, read the statement and click OK.

  • Page 142: Using Smart Panel

    Programs or All Programs → your printer driver name → Smart Panel. • If you have already installed more than one Samsung printer, first select the printer model you want in order to use the corresponding Smart Panel. Right-click (in Windows or Linux) or click (in Mac OS X) the Smart Panel icon and select your printer name.

  • Page 143: Opening The Troubleshooting Guide

    Opening the Troubleshooting Guide Using the troubleshooting guide, you can view solutions for error status problems. Right-click (in Windows or Linux) or click (in Mac OS X) the Smart Panel icon and select Troubleshooting Guide. Using Printer Settings Utility Using the Printer Settings Utility, you can configure and check print settings.

  • Page 144: Using Your Printer In Linux

    • Configuring Printer Properties • Printing a Document • Scanning a Document Getting Started The supplied CD-ROM provides you with Samsung’s Unified Linux Driver package for using your machine with a Linux computer. Samsung’s Unified Linux Driver package contains printer and scanner drivers, providing the ability to print documents and scan images.

  • Page 145: Uninstalling The Unified Linux Driver

    When the installation is complete, click Finish. The installation program has added the Unified Driver Configurator desktop icon and Samsung Unified Driver group to the system menu for your convenience. If you have any difficulties, consult the onscreen help that is...

  • Page 146: Using Setip Program

    Configurator Double-click Unified Driver Configurator on the desktop. You can also click the Startup Menu icon and select Samsung Unified Driver and then Unified Driver Configurator. Press each button on the Modules pane to switch to the corresponding configuration window.

  • Page 147: Printers Configuration

    Printers Configuration button Ports Configuration button You can use the onscreen help by clicking Help. After changing the configurations, click Exit to close the Unified Driver Configurator. Printers Configuration Printers configuration has the two tabs: Printers and Classes. Printers Tab You can see the current system’s printer configuration by clicking on the printer icon button on the left side of the Unified Driver Configurator window.

  • Page 148: Scanners Configuration

    • Add Class... : Allows you to add a new printer class. • Remove Class : Removes the selected printer class. Scanners Configuration In this window, you can monitor the activity of scanner devices, view a list of installed Samsung MFP devices, change device properties, and scan images. Switches to Scanners configuration.

  • Page 149: Configuring Printer Properties

    Configuring Printer Properties Using the properties window provided by the Printers configuration, you can change the various properties for your machine as a printer. Open the Unified Driver Configurator. If necessary, switch to Printers configuration. Select your machine on the available printers list and click Properties.

  • Page 150: Printing Files

    To abort the current job, click Cancel. Printing Files You can print many different types of files on the Samsung machine device using the standard CUPS way - directly from the command line interface. The CUPS lpr utility allows you do that.

  • Page 151: Using The Image Manager

    The document is scanned and the image preview appears in the Preview Pane. Drag the pointer to set the image area to be scanned. Change the scan options in the Image Quality and Scan Area sections. •Image Quality: allows you to select the color composition and the scan resolution for the image.
  • Page 152 You can use the following tools to edit the image: Tools Function Saves the image. Cancels your last action. Restores the action you canceled. Allows you to scroll through the image. Crops the selected image area. Zooms the image out. Zooms the image in.

  • Page 153: Using Your Printer With A Macintosh

    Double-click the MAC_Installer folder. Double-click the Installer icon. Enter the password and click OK. The Samsung Installer window opens. Click Continue Select Easy Install and click Install. Easy Install is recommended for most users. All components necessary for printer operations will be installed.

  • Page 154: Using Setip Program

    Print the machine’s network information report which includes your machine’s MAC address. Open the Library folder → Printers → Samsung → Your printer model name → SetIP. Double click the SetIPApplet.html file. The certificate window appears, click Trust.

  • Page 155: For A Usb-Connected

    Samsung in Printer Model and your printer name in Model Name. For MAC OS 10.4, if Auto Select does not work properly, • select Samsung in Print Using and your printer name in Model. For MAC OS 10.5, if Auto Select does not work properly, •...

  • Page 156: Printing

    Printing • The Macintosh printer’s properties window that appears in this User’s Guide may differ depending on the printer in use. However the composition of the printer properties window is similar. • You can check your printer name in the supplied CD- ROM.
  • Page 157 Graphics The Graphics tab provides options for selecting Resolution(Quality) and Color Mode. Select Graphics form the Presets' drop-down list to access the graphic features. Mac OS 10.4 Resolution(Quality) • : You can select the printing resolution. The higher the setting, the sharper the clarity of printed characters and graphics.

  • Page 158: Printing Multiple Pages On One Sheet Of Paper

    Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper You can print more than one page on a single sheet of paper. This feature provides a cost-effective way to print draft pages. From your Macintosh application, select Print from the File menu. Select Layout.

  • Page 159: Scanning

    Scanning You can scan docoments using Image Capture program. Macintosh OS offers Image Capture program. Scanning with USB Make sure that your machine and computer are turned on and properly connected to each other. Place a single document face down on the document glass. OR load the document(s) face up into the ADF (or DADF).
  • Page 160 OFTWARE SECTION NDEX advanced printing, use 19 booklet printing 20 canceling scan 29 Color 17 document, print Macintosh 44 Windows 14 double-sided printing 21 Extras properties, set 17 favorites settings, use 18 Graphics 17 Graphics properties, set 17 help, use 18 install printer driver Macintosh 41...
  • Page 161 booklets 20 double-sided 21 from Linux 37 scanning Linux 38 SmarThru 27 TWAIN 29 WIA driver 29 scanning from Macintosh 47 setting advanced option 17 color mode 17 darkness 17 favorites 18 resolution Windows 17 software install Macintosh 41 Windows 5 reinstall Windows 11 system requirements...

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