Samsung SCX-483xFD User manual

Service Manual
SCX-483x/563x/573x Series
SCX-483xFR/FD/HD
SCX-563xFR/HR, SCX-573xFW
MONO LASER MFP
1. Speed
• SCX-483x series : 31 ppm in A4 / 33 ppm in Letter
• SCX-5x3x series : 35 ppm in A4 / 37 ppm in Letter
2. Processor
• SCX-483xFD : 360 MHz
• SCX-483xFR / SCX-5x3x series : 600 MHz
3. Printer Languages
• PCL6, PS3
4. Memory (Std / Max)
• SCX-483xFD : 128 MB/ 384 MB
The keynote of Product
• SCX-483xFR / SCX-5x3x series : 256 MB/ 768 MB
5. Interfaces
• High Speed USB 2.0
• 10/100 BaseTX network connector (SCX-483xFD)
• 10/100/1000 BaseTX network connector
(SCX-483xFR/ SCX-5x3x series)
• 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN (SCX-573xFW)
6. Toner cartridge (Initial / Sales)
• SCX-483x series : 2K / 2K, 5K
• SCX-5x3x series : 5K / 2K, 5K, 10K

1.1 Safety Warning …………………………………………………… 1-1
1.2 Caution for safety ………………………………………………… 1-2
1.2.1 Toxic material………………………………………………… 1-2
1.2.2 Electric Shock and Fire Safety Precautions ……………… 1-2
1.2.3 Handling Precautions ……………………………………… 1-3
1.2.4 Assembly / Disassembly Precautions …………………… 1-3
1.2.5 Disregarding this warning may cause bodily injury ……… 1-4
1.3 ESD Precautions ………………………………………………… 1-5
2.1 Speci cations …………………………………………………… 2-1
2.1.1 Product Overview …………………………………………… 2-1
2.1.2 Features by models ………………………………………… 2-2
2.1.3 Speci cations………………………………………………… 2-3
2.1.4 Model Comparison Table…………………………………… 2-11
2.2 Product Description ……………………………………………… 2-12
2.2.1 Front View …………………………………………………… 2-12
2.2.2 Rear View …………………………………………………… 2-13
2.2.3 Paper Path…………………………………………………… 2-14
2.2.4 System layout ……………………………………………… 2-15
2.2.5 Hardware con guration …………………………………… 2-22
2.2.6 Engine F/W Control Algorithm……………………………… 2-41
2.2.7 S/W Descriptions …………………………………………… 2-44
3.1 General precautions on disassembly ………………………… 3-1
3.2 Screws used in the printer ……………………………………… 3-2
chapter 1 Precautions
chapter 2 Product specifications and descriptions
Contents
chapter 3 Disassembly and Reassembly

3.3 Disassembly procedure ………………………………………… 3-3
3.3.1 Cover ………………………………………………………… 3-3
3.3.2 Scanner Assy………………………………………………… 3-5
3.3.2.1 OPE board ……………………………………………… 3-6
3.3.2.2 CIS Unit ………………………………………………… 3-7
3.3.2.3 Scan Motor……………………………………………… 3-8
3.3.2.4 Home Position Sensor ………………………………… 3-8
3.3.3 DADF Unit (SCX-563xFR / 563xHR / 573xFW) ………… 3-9
3.3.3.1 DADF Pick up unit……………………………………… 3-9
3.3.3.2 DADF board …………………………………………… 3-10
3.3.3.3 DADF Motor …………………………………………… 3-11
3.3.4 ADF Unit (SCX-483xFR/FD/HD)) ………………………… 3-13
3.3.4.1 Tray Input ……………………………………………… 3-13
3.3.4.2 Front / Rear cover……………………………………… 3-14
3.3.4.3 Paper Path Assy ……………………………………… 3-14
3.3.4.4 ADF Pick up unit ……………………………………… 3-15
3.3.4.5 ADF Motor ……………………………………………… 3-15
3.3.5 Middle Cover ………………………………………………… 3-16
3.3.6 Main board…………………………………………………… 3-17
3.3.7 HVPS board ………………………………………………… 3-17
3.3.8 SMPS board ………………………………………………… 3-18
3.3.9 Laser Scanning Unit (LSU) ………………………………… 3-18
3.3.10 Fuser unit…………………………………………………… 3-19
3.3.11 Main drive unit……………………………………………… 3-20
3.3.12 Feed drive unit……………………………………………… 3-21
3.3.13 Pick up/ Regi/ MP clutch ………………………………… 3-21
3.3.14 Pick up roller ……………………………………………… 3-22
3.3.15 Transfer roller ……………………………………………… 3-22
3.3.16 MP unit ……………………………………………………… 3-23
3.3.17 Bin-full sensor ……………………………………………… 3-23
3.3.18 Regi. / Feed / Empty sensor ……………………………… 3-24
3.3.19 Cassette roller (Retard roller) …………………………… 3-25
Contents

4.1 Alignment and Adjustments……………………………………… 4-1
4.1.1 Control Panel………………………………………………… 4-1
4.1.2 Understanding The Status LED …………………………… 4-6
4.1.3 JAM Removal ……………………………………………… 4-7
4.1.4 Useful menu item for service ……………………………… 4-15
4.1.5 Periodic Defective Image…………………………………… 4-17
4.1.6 Using the Easy Printer Manager program and smart panel … 4-18
4.1.7 Updating Firmware ………………………………………… 4-20
4.1.8 Tech Mode …………………………………………………… 4-23
4.2 Troubleshooting…………………………………………………… 4-28
4.2.1 Procedure of Checking the Symptoms …………………… 4-28
4.2.2 Error Message and Troubleshooting ……………………… 4-31
4.2.3 Image Quality problem……………………………………… 4-49
4.2.4 Other errors ………………………………………………… 4-61
4.2.5 Network problems…………………………………………… 4-63
5.1 Block Diagram …………………………………………………… 5-1
5.2 Connection Diagram……………………………………………… 5-3
6.1 Tool for Troubleshooting ………………………………………… 6-1
6.2 Acronyms and Abbreviations …………………………………… 6-2
6.3 A4 ISO 19752 Standard Pattern………………………………… 6-8
6.4 Selecting a location ……………………………………………… 6-9
chapter 4 Alignment and Troubleshooting
Contents
chapter 6 Reference Information
chapter 5 System Diagram
attached Parts Catalog (Exploded Views & Parts List)

1. Precautions
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In order to prevent accidents and to prevent damage to the equipment please read the precautions listed
below carefully before servicing the printer and follow them closely.
1.1 Safety Warning
(1) Only to be serviced by appropriately quali ed service engineers.
High voltages and lasers inside this product are dangerous. This printer should only be serviced by a
suitably trained and quali ed service engineer.
(2) Use only Samsung replacement parts
There are no user serviceable parts inside the printer. Do not make any unauthorized changes or
additions to the printer, these could cause the printer to malfunction and create electric shock or re haz-
ards.
(3) Laser Safety Statement
The printer is certi ed in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS 21 CFR, chapter 1 Subchapter
J for Class I(1) laser products, and elsewhere is certi ed as a Class I laser product conforming to the
requirements of IEC 60825-1:1993 + A1:1997 + A2:2001. Class I laser products are not considered to
be hazardous. The laser system and printer are designed so there is never any human access to laser
radiation above a Class I level during normal operation, user maintenance or prescribed service condition.
• Wavelength: 800 nm
• Beam divergence
- Paraller: 12 degrees
- Perpendicular: 35 degrees
• Maximum power or energy output: 15 mW
WARNING
Never operate or service the printer with the protective cover removed from Laser/Scanner assembly. The
reflected beam, although invisible, can damage your eyes. When using this product, these basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons:
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1.2 Caution for safety
1.2.1 Toxic material
This product contains toxic materials that could cause illness if ingested.
(1) If the LCD control panel is damaged it is possible for the liquid inside to leak. This liquid is toxic. Contact
with the skin should be avoided, wash any splashes from eyes or skin immediately and contact your
doctor. If the liquid gets into the mouth or is swallowed see a doctor immediately.
(2) Please keep Drum cartridge and Toner Cartridge away from children. The toner powder contained in the
Drum cartridge and Toner Cartridge may be harmful and if swallowed you should contact a doctor.
1.2.2 Electric Shock and Fire Safety Precautions
Failure to follow the following instructions could cause electric shock or potentially cause a re.
(1) Use only the correct voltage, failure to do so could damage the printer and potentially cause a re or
electric shock.
(2) Use only the power cable supplied with the printer. Use of an incorrectly speci ed cable could cause the
cable to overheat and potentially cause a re.
(3) Do not overload the power socket, this could lead to overheating of the cables inside the wall and could
lead to a re.
(4) Do not allow water or other liquids to spill into the printer, this can cause electric shock. Do not allow
paper clips, pins or other foreign objects to fall into the printer these could cause a short circuit leading to
an electric shock or re hazard.
(5) Never touch the plugs on either end of the power cable with wet hands, this can cause electric shock.
When servicing the printer remove the power plug from the wall socket.
(6) Use caution when inserting or removing the power connector. The power connector must be inserted
completely otherwise a poor contact could cause overheating possibly leading to a re. When removing
the power connector grip it rmly and pull.
(7) Take care of the power cable. Do not allow it to become twisted, bent sharply round corners or other
wise damaged. Do not place objects on top of the power cable. If the power cable is damaged it could
overheat and cause a re or exposed cables could cause an electric shock. Replace a damaged power
cable immediately, do not reuse or repair the damaged cable. Some chemicals can attack the coating on
the power cable, weakening the cover or exposing cables causing re and shock risks.
(8) Ensure that the power sockets and plugs are not cracked or broken in any way. Any such defects should
be repaired immediately. Take care not to cut or damage the power cable or plugs when moving the
machine.
(9) Use caution during thunder or lightening storms. Samsung recommend that this machine be disconnected
from the power source when such weather conditions are expected. Do not touch the machine or the
power cord if it is still connected to the wall socket in these weather conditions.
(10) Avoid damp or dusty areas, install the printer in a clean well ventilated location. Do not position the
machine near a humidi er. Damp and dust build up inside the machine can lead to overheating and
cause a re.
(11) Do not position the printer in direct sunlight. This will cause the temperature inside the printer to rise
possibly leading to the printer failing to work properly and in extreme conditions could lead to a re.
(12) Do not insert any metal objects into the machine through the ventilator fan or other part of the casing, it
could make contact with a high voltage conductor inside the machine and cause an electric shock.

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1.2.3 Handling Precautions
The following instructions are for your own personal safety, to avoid injury and so as not to damage the
printer
(1) Ensure the printer is installed on a level surface, capable of supporting its weight. Failure to do so could
cause the printer to tip or fall.
(2) The printer contains many rollers, gears and fans. Take great care to ensure that you do not catch your
ngers, hair or clothing in any of these rotating devices.
(3) Do not place any small metal objects, containers of water, chemicals or other liquids close to the printer
which if spilled could get into the machine and cause damage or a shock or re hazard.
(4) Do not install the machine in areas with high dust or moisture levels, beside on open window or close to a
humidi er or heater. Damage could be caused to the printer in such areas.
(5) Do not place candles, burning cigarettes, etc on the printer, These could cause a re.
1.2.4 Assembly / Disassembly Precautions
Replace parts carefully, always use Samsung parts. Take care to note the exact location of parts and also
cable routing before dismantling any part of the machine. Ensure all parts and cables are replaced correctly.
Please carry out the following procedures before dismantling the printer or replacing any parts.
(1) Check the contents of the machine memory and make a note of any user settings. These will be erased if
the mainboard or network card is replaced.
(2) Ensure that power is disconnected before servicing or replacing any electrical parts.
(3) Disconnect printer interface cables and power cables.
(4) Only use approved spare parts. Ensure that part number, product name, any voltage, current or
temperature rating are correct.
(5) When removing or re- tting any parts do not use excessive force, especially when tting screws into
plastic.
(6) Take care not to drop any small parts into the machine.
(7) Handling of the OPC Drum
- The OPC Drum can be irreparably damaged if it exposed to light.
Take care not to expose the OPC Drum either to direct sunlight or to uorescent or incandescent
room lighting. Exposure for as little as 5 mins can damage the surface? photoconductive properties
and will result in print quality degradation. Take extra care when servicing the printer. Remove the
OPC Drum and store it in a black bag or other lightproof container. Take care when working with the
covers(especially the top cover) open as light is admitted to the OPC area and can damage the OPC
Drum.
- Take care not to scratch the green surface of OPC Drum Unit.
If the green surface of the Drum Cartridge is scratched or touched the print quality will be compromised.

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1.2.5 Disregarding this warning may cause bodily injury
(1) Be careful with the high temperature part.
The fuser unit works at a high temperature. Use caution when working on the printer. Wait for the fuser to
cool down before disassembly.
(2) Do not put nger or hair into the rotating parts.
When operating a printer, do not put hand or hair into the rotating parts (Paper feeding entrance, motor,
fan, etc.). If do, you can get harm.
(3) When you move the printer.
This printer weighs approx. 16 kg (35.27 lbs) including toner cartridge and cassette. Use safe lifting and
handling techniques. Use the lifting handles located on each side of the machine. Back injury could be
caused if you do not lift carefully.
(4) Ensure the printer is installed safely.
The printer weighs approx. 16 kg (35.27 lbs), ensure the printer is installed on a level surface, capable of
supporting its weight. Failure to do so could cause the printer to tip or fall possibly causing personal injury
or damaging the printer.
(5) Do not install the printer on a sloping or unstable surface. After installation, double check that the printer
is stable.

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1.3 ESD Precautions
Certain semiconductor devices can be easily damaged by static electricity. Such components are commonly
called “Electrostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices” or ESDs. Examples of typical ESDs are: integrated circuits,
some eld effect transistors, and semiconductor “chip” components.
The techniques outlined below should be followed to help reduce the incidence of component damage
caused by static electricity.
Caution >>Be sure no power is applied to the chassis or circuit, and observe all other safety precautions.
1. Immediately before handling a semiconductor component or semiconductor-equipped assembly, drain
off any electrostatic charge on your body by touching a known earth ground.Alternatively, employ a
commercially available wrist strap device, which should be removed for your personal safety reasons prior
to applying power to the unit under test.
2. After removing an electrical assembly equipped with ESDs, place the assembly on a conductive surface,
such as aluminum or copper foil, or conductive foam, to prevent electrostatic charge buildup in the vicinity
of the assembly.
3. Use only a grounded tip soldering iron to solder or desolder ESDs.
4. Use only an “anti-static” solder removal device. Some solder removal devices not classi ed as “anti-static”
can generate electrical charges suf cient to damage ESDs.
5. Do not use Freon-propelled chemicals. When sprayed, these can generate electrical charges suf cient to
damage ESDs.
6. Do not remove a replacement ESD from its protective packaging until immediately before installing it. Most
replacement ESDs are packaged with all leads shorted together by conductive foam, aluminum foil, or a
comparable conductive material.
7. Immediately before removing the protective shorting material from the leads of a replacement ESD, touch
the protective material to the chassis or circuit assembly into which the device will be installed.
8. Maintain continuous electrical contact between the ESD and the assembly into which it will be installed,
until completely plugged or soldered into the circuit.
9. Minimize bodily motions when handling unpackaged replacement ESDs. Normal motions, such as
the brushing together of clothing fabric and lifting one’s foot from a carpeted oor, can generate static
electricity suf cient to damage an ESD.

2. Product specifications and descriptions
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2.1 Specifications
2.1.1 Product Overview
2. Product specifications and descriptions
1. Speed
• SCX-483x series : 31 ppm in A4 / 33 ppm in Letter
• SCX-5x3x series : 35 ppm in A4 / 37 ppm in Letter
2. Processor
• SCX-483xFD/HD : 360 MHz
• SCX-483xFR / SCX-5x3x series : 600 MHz
3. Printer Languages
• PCL6, PS3
4. Memory (Std / Max)
• SCX-483xFD/HD : 128 MB / 384 MB
• SCX-483xFR / SCX-5x3x series : 256MB / 768 MB
5. Interfaces
• High Speed USB 2.0
• 10/100 BaseTX network connector (SCX-483xFD/HD)
• 10/100/1000 BaseTX network connector
(SCX-483xFR / SCX-5x3x series)
• 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN (SCX-573xFW)
6. ADF (SCX-483xFD/HD) /
RADF (SCX-483xFR/ SCX-5x3x series)
7. Toner cartridge (Initial / Sales)
• SCX-483x series : 2K / 2K, 5K
• SCX-5x3x series : 5K / 2K, 5K, 10K

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2.1.2 Features by models
Features SCX-4833FD SCX-4835FD
SCX-4833HD
SCX-4833FR
SCX-4835FR
SCX-5637FR
SCX-5639FR
SCX-5637HR
SCX-5737FW
SCX-5739FW
Print, Copy, Scan, Fax ● ● ● ●
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ● ● ● ●
IEEE 1284 Parallel ○ ○ ○ ○
Network Interface
Ethernet 10/100 Base
TX wired LAN
●
Network Interface
Ethernet 10/100/1000
Base TX wired LAN
● ● ●
Network Interface
802.11b/g/n wireless
LAN
●
Eco printing ● ● ● ●
Duplex (2-sided) printing ● ● ● ●
Samsung Easy Printer
Manager ● ● ● ●
Memory ○ ○ ○ ○
Tray 2 (520 sheets) ○ ○ ○ ○
SyncThru Web Service " ● ● ● ●
Automatic Document
Feeder (ADF) ●
Reversed Automatic
Document Feeder
(RADF)
● ● ●
( ●: Included, ○: Optional, Blank: Not available)

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2.1.3 Specifications
• Product Specifications are subject to change without notice. See below for product specifications.
2.1.3.1 General Print Engine
Item SCX-483x series SCX-5x3x series
Engine Speed Simplex Up to 31 ppm in A4 (33 ppm in Letter) Up to 35 ppm in A4 (37 ppm in Letter)
Duplex Up to 15 ipm in A4 (16 ipm in Letter) Up to 17 ipm in A4 (18 ipm in Letter)
Warmup time From Sleep 15 sec 15 sec
FPOT From Ready As fast as 8 sec As fast as 8 sec
From Sleep As fast as 15.5 sec As fast as 15.5 sec
Resolution -Up to 1,200 x 1,200 dpi effective output Up to 1,200 x 1,200 dpi effective output
2.1.3.2 Copier specification
Item SCX-483x series SCX-5x3x series
Copy Speed SDMC
(SDMC: Single
Document Multiple
Copy)
- Simplex to Simplex (1-1) : 30 sec
- Simplex to Duplex (1-2) : 15 sec
- Duplex to Simplex (2-1) : 30 sec (only
483xFR)
- Duplex to Duplex (2-2) : 15 sec (only
483xFR)
- Simplex to Simplex (1-1) : 30 sec
- Simplex to Duplex (1-2) : 15 sec
- Duplex to Simplex (2-1) : 30 sec
- Duplex to Duplex (2-2) : 15 sec
MDMC
(MDMC: Multiple
Document Multiple
Copy)
- Simplex to Simplex (1-1) : 20 sec
(483xFD/HD) / 24 sec (483xFR)
- Simplex to Duplex (1-2) : 24 sec
(483xFD/HD) / 17 sec (483xFR)
- Duplex to Simplex (2-1) : 10 sec (only
483xFR)
- Duplex to Duplex (2-2) : 10 sec (only
483xFR)
- Simplex to Simplex (1-1) : 24 sec
- Simplex to Duplex (1-2) : 17 sec
- Duplex to Simplex (2-1) : 10 sec
- Duplex to Duplex (2-2) : 10 sec
FCOT From Ready @
platen As fast as 15 sec As fast as 12 sec
From Sleep @
platen As fast as 23 sec As fast as 20 sec

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Item SCX-483x series SCX-5x3x series
Resolution Text
Text and Photo - Scan 300x300 dpi @ ADF
600x300 dpi @ DADF
600x600 dpi @ Platen
- Print
600x600 dpi
- Scan
600x300 dpi @ DADF
600x600 dpi @ Platen
- Print
600x600 dpi
Contrast Level 11 levels 11 levels
Darkness Level 11 levels 11 levels
Multicopy Max 99 copies Max 99 copies
2.1.3.3 Scanner Specification
Item SCX-483x series SCX-5x3x series
Scan Method CIS CIS
Scan Speed Black 20 ipm @ 300 dpi (483xFD)
24 ipm @ 300 dpi (483xFR) 24 ipm @ 300 dpi
Gray 20 ipm @ 300 dpi (483xFD)
24 ipm @ 300 dpi (483xFR) 24 ipm @ 300 dpi
Color 6 ipm @ 300 dpi (483xFD)
8 ipm @ 300 dpi (483xFR) 8 ipm @ 300 dpi
Resolution Optical 1,200 x 1,200 dpi 1,200 x 1,200 dpi
Scanning Size ADF/DADF Max. Document Width : 216 mm
Effective Scan Width : 208 mm
Max. Document Length : 356 mm
Effective Scan Lenght : 348 mm
Max. Document Width : 216 mm
Effective Scan Width : 208 mm
Max. Document Length : 356 mm
Effective Scan Lenght : 348 mm
Platen Max. Document Width : 216 mm
Effective Scan Width : 208 mm
Max. Document Length : 297 mm
Effective Scan Lenght : 289 mm
Max. Document Width : 216 mm
Effective Scan Width : 208 mm
Max. Document Length : 297 mm
Effective Scan Lenght : 289 mm
Scan Format PDF, TIFF, TIFF uncompress, Multi-
TIFF, Multi-TIFF-uncompress, JPEG PDF, TIFF, TIFF uncompress, Multi- TIFF, Multi-TIFF-uncompress, JPEG

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2.1.3.4 Fax Specification
Item SCX-483x series SCX-5x3x series
Compression Method MH/MR/MMR, JBIG, JPEG MH/MR/MMR, JBIG, JPEG
Modem Speed 33.6 Kbps 33.6 Kbps
Transmission Speed Approx. 3 sec Approx. 3 sec
TX Resolution Normal 98 x 203 dpi 98 x 203 dpi
Fine 196 x 203 dpi 196 x 203 dpi
Gray Scale / Halftones 256 levels 256 levels
Fax Memory Type USB Memory stick USB Memory stick
Std 6 MB 50 MB
Page Capacity 480 pages 4000 pages
2.1.3.5 Controller & S/W
Item SCX-483x series SCX-5x3x series
Processor - SCX-483xFD/HD : 360 MHz
- SCX-483xFR : 600 MHz 600 MHz
Memory Std. - SCX-483xFD/HD : 128 MB
- SCX-483xFR : 256 MB 256 MB
Max. - SCX-483xFD/HD : 384 MB
- SCX-483xFR : 768 MB 768MB
Flash - SCX-483xFD/HD : 16 MB
- SCX-483xFR : 32 MB 32 MB
Printer Languages PCL, PS3 PCL, PS3
Fonts 93 scalable, 1 bitmap 93 scalable, 1 bitmap

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Item SCX-483x series SCX-5x3x series
Driver Default Driver PCL PCL
Install PCL6 / PS3 PCL6 / PS3
Supporting OS Windows 2000/XP (32/64 bits) /
Vista (32/64 bits) /
2003 Server (32/64 bits) /
2008 Server(32/64 bits) /
7 (32/64 bits) /2008 Server R2
Windows 2000/XP (32/64 bits) /
Vista (32/64 bits) /
2003 Server (32/64 bits) /
2008 Server(32/64 bits) /
7 (32/64 bits) /2008 Server R2
Various Linux OS:
Fedora Core 4, 5, 6
Fedora 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
RedHat Enterprise Linux WS 4, 5
SuSE 10.0, 10.1
openSuSE 10.2, 10.3, 11.0, 11.1, 11.2
SuSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10, 11
Debian 4.0, 5.0
Ubuntu 5.04, 5.10, 6.04, 6.10, 7.04, 7.10,
8.04, 8.10, 9.04, 9.10
Mandriva 2005LE, 2006, 2007, 2007.1,
2008, 2008.1, 2009, 2009.1
Various Linux OS:
Fedora Core 4, 5, 6
Fedora 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
RedHat Enterprise Linux WS 4, 5
SuSE 10.0, 10.1
openSuSE 10.2, 10.3, 11.0, 11.1, 11.2
SuSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10, 11
Debian 4.0, 5.0
Ubuntu 5.04, 5.10, 6.04, 6.10, 7.04, 7.10,
8.04, 8.10, 9.04, 9.10
Mandriva 2005LE, 2006, 2007, 2007.1,
2008, 2008.1, 2009, 2009.1
Mac OS 10.3 ~ 10.6 Mac OS 10.3 ~ 10.6
Citrix Presentation Server
Windows Terminal Services Citrix Presentation Server Windows Terminal Services
WHQL Windows 2000/XP(32/64bits)/
Vista(32/64bits)/2003
Server(32/64bits)/2008 Server(32/64bits)/
7(32/64bit)/2008 Server R2(64bits)
Windows 2000/XP(32/64bits)/
Vista(32/64bits)/2003
Server(32/64bits)/2008 Server(32/64bits)/
7(32/64bit)/2008 Server R2(64bits)
Compatibility SPL & PCL6: Win 2000/
XP(32/64bits)/2003 Server(32/64bits)/
Vista(32/64bits)/2008
Server(32/64bits)/7(32/64bits)
PS3: Win 2000/XP(32/64bits)/
Vista(32/64bits)/2003
server(32/64bits)/2008
Server(32/64bits)/7 (32/64bits) PPD,
Mac PPD, Linux PPD
SPL & PCL6: Win 2000/
XP(32/64bits)/2003 Server(32/64bits)/
Vista(32/64bits)/2008
Server(32/64bits)/7(32/64bits)
PS3: Win 2000/XP(32/64bits)/
Vista(32/64bits)/2003
server(32/64bits)/2008
Server(32/64bits)/7 (32/64bits) PPD,
Mac PPD, Linux PPD
Wired Network Protocol TCP/IP, Ethertalk, SNMP, HTTP 1.1 TCP/IP, Ethertalk, SNMP, HTTP 1.1
Supporting OS Windows 2000/XP(32/64bits)/2003
Server(32/64bits)/Vista(32/64bits)/2008
Server(32/64bits)
Mac OS 8.6~9.2, 10.1~10.5
Various Linux OS including Red Hat 8~9,
Fedora Core 1~4, Mandrake 9.2~10.1,
and SuSE 8.2~9.2
NetWare 5.x, 6.x (TCP/IP Only)
Unix HP-UX
Windows 2000/XP(32/64bits)/2003
Server(32/64bits)/Vista(32/64bits)/2008
Server(32/64bits)
Mac OS 8.6~9.2, 10.1~10.5
Various Linux OS including Red Hat 8~9,
Fedora Core 1~4, Mandrake 9.2~10.1,
and SuSE 8.2~9.2
NetWare 5.x, 6.x (TCP/IP Only)
Unix HP-UX

2. Product specifications and descriptions
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SCX-483x/5x3x series
Item SCX-483x series SCX-5x3x series
Wireless
Network Protocol N/A Only SCX-573xFW : 802.11n
Application Smart Panel SmartPanel for Macintosh/LINUX SmartPanel for Macintosh/LINUX
Printer Setting PSU for Macintosh/LINUX PSU for Macintosh/LINUX
Network
Management SyncThru WebAdmin Service 5.0 SyncThru WebAdmin Service 5.0
IP Setting SetIP SetIP
Others Easy Printer Manager (Windows Only),
SmarThru Office , DPU, PC fax Easy Printer Manager (Windows Only), SmarThru Office , DPU, PC fax
Interface
IEEE 1284 Parallel Optional Optional
USB Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Hi-Speed USB 2.0
Wired Network - 483xFD/HD :Ethernet 10/100 Base TX
(Internal)
- 483xFR : Ethernet 10/100/1000 Base
TX (Internal)
Ethernet 10/100/1000 Base TX (Internal)
Wireless Network N/A Only SCX-573xFW : 802.11n
User Interface
LCD - 483xFD/HD : 2-Line
- 483xFR : 4-Line - 563x series : 4- Line - 573x series : 4.3 inch Touch Screen
2.1.3.6 Paper Handling
Item SCX-483x series SCX-5x3x series
Standard Capacity 250-sheet Cassette Tray, 50-sheet Multi
Purpose Tray @80g/㎡
250-sheet Cassette Tray, 50-sheet Multi
Purpose Tray @80g/㎡
Max. Capacity 820 sheets @ 80g/㎡820 sheets @ 80g/㎡
Printing Max. Size 216 x 356 mm (8.5" x 14") 216 x 356 mm (8.5" x 14")
Min. Size 76 x 127 mm (3.0" x 5.0") 76 x 127 mm (3.0" x 5.0")
Multi-purpose tray
Capacity Plain Paper 50 sheets @ 80g/㎡50 sheets @ 80g/㎡
Envelop 5 sheets 5 sheets
Media sizes A4, A5, A6, Letter, Legal, Folio, Oficio,
Executive, ISO B5, JIS B5, 3"x5",
Envelope(Monarch, No.10, DL, C5, C6),
Custom
A4, A5, A6, Letter, Legal, Folio, Oficio,
Executive, ISO B5, JIS B5, 3"x5",
Envelope(Monarch, No.10, DL, C5, C6),
Custom

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Item SCX-483x series SCX-5x3x series
Media type Plain, Thin, Thick, Thicker, Cotton, Colored,
Envelope, Transparency, Pre-Printed,
Recycled, Labels, Bond, Card stock,
Archive
Plain, Thin, Thick, Thicker, Cotton, Colored,
Envelope, Transparency, Pre-Printed,
Recycled, Labels, Bond, Card stock,
Archive
Media weight 16~58lb (60 to 220g/㎡) 16~58lb (60 to 220g/㎡)
Sensing Paper Empty Paper Empty
Standard Cassette Tray
Capacity 250 sheets @ 80g/㎡250 sheets @ 80g/㎡
Media sizes A4, A5, A6, Letter, Legal, Folio, Oficio,
Executive, ISO B5, JIS B5, Custom A4, A5, A6, Letter, Legal, Folio, Oficio, Executive, ISO B5, JIS B5, Custom
Media types Plain Paper, Thin, Thick, Recycled, Bond,
Cardstock, Archive Plain Paper, Thin, Thick, Recycled, Bond, Cardstock, Archive
Media weight 16~43lb (60 to 163g/㎡) 16~43lb (60 to 163g/㎡)
Sensing Paper Empty Paper Empty
Optional Cassette Tray
Capacity 520 sheets @ 80g/㎡520 sheets @ 80g/㎡
Media sizes A4, A5, A6, Letter, Legal, Folio, Oficio,
Executive, ISO B5, JIS B5 A4, A5, A6, Letter, Legal, Folio, Oficio, Executive, ISO B5, JIS B5
Media types Plain Paper, Thin, Thick, Recycled, Bond,
Cardstock, Archive Plain Paper, Thin, Thick, Recycled, Bond, Cardstock, Archive
Media weight 16~43lb (60 to 163g/㎡) 16~43lb (60 to 163g/㎡)
Sensing Paper Empty Paper Empty
Output Stacking
Capacity Face-Down 150 sheets @ 80g/㎡150 sheets @ 80g/㎡
Face-Up 1 sheet 1 sheet
Output Full sensing Yes Yes
Duplex
Supporting Built-in Built-in
Media sizes A4, Letter, Oficio, Folio, Legal A4, Letter, Oficio, Folio, Legal
Media types Plain Paper, Thin, Thick, Recycled, Bond Plain Paper, Thin, Thick, Recycled, Bond
Media weight 16~32lb (60 to 120g/㎡) 16~32lb (60 to 120g/㎡)
Document Thickness
Non-Printable
Area Envelop 10mm(0.4") from edge(Top, Bottom, Left, Right) 10mm(0.4") from edge(Top, Bottom, Left, Right)
Other Media 4mm(0.16") from edge(Top, Bottom, Left,
Right) 4mm(0.16") from edge(Top, Bottom, Left, Right)
RADF/ADF
Type - 483xFD/HD : ADF
- 483xFR : RADF RADF
Capacity 50 sheets @ 20lb 50 sheets @ 20lb

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Item SCX-483x series SCX-5x3x series
Document
Size Width - ADF : 142~216mm - RADF : 145~216mm 145~216mm
Length - ADF : 148~356mm
- RADF : 145~356mm 145~356mm
Paper Weight - ADF : 16~28lb
- RADF : 12.5~28lb 12.5~ 28 lb
2.1.3.7 Consumables
Item SCX-483x series SCX-5x3x series
Toner Black - Standard: Average Cartridge Yield 2K
standard pages.
- High Yield:Average cartridge Yield 5K
standard pages.
Declared cartridge yield in accordance
with ISO/IEC 19752.
- Standard: Average Cartridge Yield 2K
standard pages.
- High Yield:Average cartridge Yield 5K
standard pages.
- Extra High Yield:Average cartridge
Yield 10K standard pages.
Declared cartridge yield in accordance
with ISO/IEC 19752.
Key Electronic key(CRUM) Only Electronic key(CRUM) Only
Life detect Toner gauge sensor by dot count Toner gauge sensor by dot count
Drum Yield N/A N/A
2.1.3.8 Reliability & Service
Item SCX-483x series SCX-5x3x series
Recommanded AMPV 1000 sheets/month 1500 sheets/month
Max AMPV 2500 sheets/month 3500 sheets/month
Max. Monthly Duty 50,000 sheets/month 80,000 sheets/month
MPBF 35,000 sheets 45,000 sheets
MTBF 35 months 35 months
MTTR 30 min. 30 min.
ADF / RADF Unit life - ADF : 20,000 sheets
- DADF : 80,000 sheets - DADF : 80,000 sheets
SET Life Cycle 170,000 sheets or 5 years (whichever
comes first) 220,000 sheets or 5 years (whichever comes first)

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2.1.3.9 Maintenance part
Item Part Code Life
Transfer roller JC66-02842A Approx. 100,000 Pages
Fuser Unit JC91-01023A (110V)
JC91-01024A (220V) Approx. 90,000 Pages
Pick-up Roller JC73-00340A Approx. 90,000 Pages
Retard Roller JC90-01032A Approx. 60,000 Pages
RADF rubber pad JC97-03069A Approx. 20,000 pages
2.1.3.10 Environment
Item SCX-483x series SCX-5x3x series
Operating Environment Temperature 10C to 32C 10C to 32C
Humidity 20% to 80% 20% to 80%
Acoustic Noise
Level(Sound Power/
Pressure)
Printing 51dBA 52dBA
Standby 26 dBA 26 dBA
Sleep Back Ground Level Back Ground Level
Power Consumption Ready Less than 50W - 563xFR/HR : Less than 50W
- 573xFW : Less than 65W
AVG. Less than 600W Less than 650W
Power Save Less than 8W - 563xFR/HR : Less than 8W
- 573xFW : Less than 10W
Dimension (W x D x H) SET - 483xFD : 407 x 424 x 382 mm
- 483xFR : 447 x 469 x 438 mm 447 x 469 x 438 mm
Weight SET - 483xFD : 14 Kg
- 483xFR : 16 Kg 16 Kg
2.1.3.11 Options
Item SCX-483x series SCX-5x3x series
Memory * 483xFD/HD
- CLP-MEM202 : 256MB
* 483xFR
- ML-MEM170: 512 MB
- ML-MEM170: 512 MB
Second Cassette 520-sheet Cassette Tray
(ML-S3710A) 520-sheet Cassette Tray (ML-S3710A)

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2.1.4 Model Comparison Table
Samsung
SCX-563xFR Samsung SCX-483xFD Brother MFC-8890DW Lexmark X264DN
Image
Speed 35 ppm (A4)
37 ppm (Letter) 31 ppm (A4) 33 ppm (Letter) 30 ppm (A4) 28 ppm (A4)
Processor 600 MHz 360 MHz -266 MHz
Memory
(Std/Max) 256 / 768 MB 128 / 384 MB 64 / 576 MB 64 / 64 MB
Emulation PCL6/PS3 PCL6/PS3 PCL6 PCL6/PS3
MP/Cassette 50 / 250 50 / 250 50 / 250 1 / 250
SCF 520 sheets 520 sheets 250 sheets 250 / 550 sheets
Duplex Std. Std. Std. Std.
Toner Yield 2K/ 5K / 10K 2K / 5K 3K/ 8K 3.5K / 9K
Interface - High speed USB 2.0 - Ethernet 10/100/1000
Base TX)
- High speed USB 2.0
- Ethernet 10/100 Base
TX
- High speed USB 2.0
- Ethernet 10/100 Base
TX
- High speed USB 2.0
- Ethernet 10/100 Base
TX