Samsung SCX-5315F User manual

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SCX-5315F
SCX-5315F User’s Guide
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About the User’s Guide
Your machine comes with three user’s guides:
This Laser Facsimile User’s Guide provides information for
using this machine as a fax machine. You will find how to send and
receive a fax, and how to set fax-related options.
Laser MFP User’s Guide provides information you will need to set
this machine and install the supplied software. And this guide
provides all of the detailed instructions to use this machine as a
printer, scanner and copier. You will also find information to
maintain and troubleshoot your machine.
SmarThru 3 User’s Guide provides the basic description for using
the multi-function application. Samsung SmarThru allows you to
scan and edit images, scan to copy, PC fax and send e-mail on your
computer. You will also find a brief description of the automatic text
recognition program, AnyPage.
The CD-ROM contains the MFP driver, SmarThru software,
the SmarThru user’s guides and the Adobe Acrobat Reader
program.

CONTENTS
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CONTENTS
Chapter 1: GETTING STARTED
Control Panel Functions ....................................... 1.2
Setting the System ID .......................................... 1.5
Entering Characters Using the Number Keypad ... 1.6
Setting the Date and Time .................................... 1.8
System Setup ..................................................... 1.9
Changing the System Setup Options ................ 1.11
Adjusting the Ringer Volume ................................ 1.11
Adjusting the Speaker Volume .............................. 1.12
Chapter 2:
SENDING AFAX
Preparing Documents for Faxing ............................ 2.2
How to Send a Fax ............................................... 2.2
Adjusting Document Settings ................................ 2.4
Resolution ..................................................... 2.5
Contrast ........................................................ 2.6
Sending a Fax Automatically ................................. 2.6
Sending a Fax Manually ........................................ 2.7
Confirming Transmission ...................................... 2.8
Chapter 3:
RECEIVING AFAX
About Receive Mode ............................................. 3.2
Loading Paper for Receiving Faxes ......................... 3.3
Receiving Automatically in FAX Mode ...................... 3.4
Receiving in TEL/FAX Mode ................................... 3.4
Receiving Automatically in
ANS/FAX Mode .................................................... 3.5
Receiving Manually in TEL Mode ............................. 3.5
Receiving Manually Using an Extension Telephone .... 3.6
Receiving Fax in the Memory ................................. 3.6

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Chapter 4: AUTOMATIC DIALLING
One-Touch Dialling .............................................. 4.2
Storing a Number for One-Touch Dialling ........... 4.2
Sending a Fax using a One-Touch Number ......... 4.3
Using the One-Touch Sheet .............................. 4.4
Speed Dialling ..................................................... 4.5
Storing a Number for Speed Dialling .................. 4.5
Sending a Fax using a Speed Number ................ 4.6
Group Dialling ..................................................... 4.7
Setting Group Dial .......................................... 4.7
Editing Group Dial Numbers ............................. 4.8
Sending a Fax Using Group Dialling
(Multi-Address Transmission) ........................... 4.9
Searching for a Number in the Memory .................. 4.10
Searching Sequentially through the Memory ...... 4.10
Searching with a Particular First Letter ............. 4.10
Chapter 5:
OTHER WAYS TO FAX
Redialling ........................................................... 5.2
Delayed Transmission .......................................... 5.2
Memory Transmission .......................................... 5.4
Priority Transmission ............................................ 5.6
Polling ................................................................ 5.7
What is Polling? .............................................. 5.7
TX Poll .......................................................... 5.7
Delay RX Poll ................................................. 5.9
Adding Documents To a Scheduled Operation ......... 5.11
Cancelling a Scheduled Operation ......................... 5.12
Monitoring a Dual Job Status ................................ 5.12
Sending a Flash/Recall/R ..................................... 5.13

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Chapter 6: ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Using the Secure Receiving Mode ........................... 6.2
Printing Reports .................................................. 6.3
Printing List ................................................... 6.5
System Data Settings ........................................... 6.5
Setting System Data Option ............................. 6.5
System Data Options ...................................... 6.6
Using Remote Control Panel .................................. 6.8
Settings Tab .................................................. 6.9
Advanced Tab ................................................ 6.9
Phonebook Tab .............................................. 6.10
Information Tab ............................................ 6.10
Firmware Update ........................................... 6.11
Clearing Memory ................................................ 6.12

1GETTING STARTED
The following topics are included:
• Control Panel Functions
• Setting the System ID
• Setting the Date and Time
• System Setup
• Adjusting the Ringer Volume
• Adjusting the Speaker Volume

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1.2
Control Panel Functions
4
812
11
10
13
2 71
9
3 5 6
1
Use to store frequently dialled fax number and
dial them with a touch of the buttons. Also use
in conjunction with the
Menu/Exit button to
access the corresponding menu functions.
Allows you to shift one-touch buttons to access
locations 21 through 40.
2
F
A
X
Adjusts the resolution of the documents for the
current fax job.
Used to choose the receive mode. The selected
mode is displayed in Standby mode.
Used to search for a number in memory. Also
used to delete digits in the editing mode.
Used to store frequently dialled fax numbers
and dial them using a 2-digit speed number.
Also used to alternately display the currently
active and pending jobs.
Redials the last number in Standby mode or
inserts a pause into a fax number in the edit
mode.
Used to perform a Hook-switch operation such
as call waiting.
01
21
System Data
02
22 03 23 04 24 05 25
System ID Date& Time System Setup Memory Clear
06
26 07 27 08 28 09 29 10 30
Delay TX MemoryTX Priority TX Polling
11
31 12 32 13 33 14 34 15 35
Group Dial
Add/Cancel
Maintenance Schedule JobTx Confirm
16
36 17 37 18 38 19 39 20 40
System ListPhone Book Tx Journal Rx Journal Help List
*

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1.3
1
3
(status map)
When an error occurs, the lamp in the
corresponding location on the Status map turns
on as well as the error indicator, and the error
message appears on the display so that you can
locate the error. For details on the meaning of
error messages, refer to the products user
guide.
(Error
indicators)
Turns on when a paper jam occurs. To clear
the jam, refer to the machine user’s guide.
Turns on when the toner or drum requires
replacing. To replace the toner or drum
cartridge, refer to the machine user’s
guide.
Turns on when the input tray you are using
is empty. To load paper, refer to the
machine user’s guide.
Turns on when an error occurs on the
system.
4
Displays the current status and prompts during
operation. To use fax features, make sure that
the display is in the Fax mode displaying date,
time, and the receive mode.
If not, press
Mode/Enter
to switch to the Fax mode.
5
C
O
P
Y
Used to adjust the contrast of the documents for
the current copy or fax job.
Used to select the text type for the current copy
or fax job.
Used to specify the paper tray you want to use
in the Fax or Copy mode.
Used to set up special copy features such as
AutoFit, Clone and Collation.
The current copy job is printed using both sides
of the paper.
ex) The paper is jammed in the exit area.

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1.4
*
Navigation buttons
6Use to dial a number or enter alphanumeric
characters.
7
S
A
V
E
Allows you to save toner by using less toner to
print a document.
Allows you to save power by reducing power
consumption when not printing.
Allows you to save paper by printing 2 pages on
a single sheet of paper (available in the Copy
mode only).
8
Enters the menu functions in conjunction with
the one-touch buttons. Also backs you up to the
previous menu level or exits the menu.
9
*
Scrolls though the menu items. When you set
the copy size or the copy page number, they can
be used to change the number.
Scrolls though the option available for the
selected menu item. In the Copy mode,
allows you to change the zoom rate and to
change the number of copies.
10 Selects either the fax or copy modes. Also
confirms the selection on the display.
11 Engages the telephone line.
12 Used to start a job.
13 Use to stop an operation at any time.

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1.5
1
Setting the System ID
In some countries you are required by law to indicate your fax
number on any fax you send. The System ID, containing your
telephone number and name (or company name), will be printed
at the top of each page sent from your machine.
1 Press Menu/Exit and then System ID on the one-touch
dial keypad. The display asks you to enter the fax number.
If there is a number already set, the number appears.
Enter your fax telephone number. You can include the +
symbol in the phone number by pressing the button and
insert a space by pressing the #button. You can also insert
a space by pressing at the end of the number.
NOTE: If you make a mistake while entering numbers, press at
the end of the entries to delete the last digit or press Search/
Delete to delete all digits you entered.
To correct errors at the beginning or in the middle of an entry,
move the curser using the
and to under the incorrect entry
and correct it.
2 Press Mode/Enter when the number on the display is
correct. The display asks you to enter the ID.
3 Enter your name or company name by using the number
keypad.
You can enter alphanumeric characters using the number
keypad, and include special symbols by pressing 0
repeatedly.
For details on how to use the number keypad to enter
alphanumeric characters, see “Entering Characters Using
the Number Keypad” on page 1.6.

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1.6
If you want to enter the same letter or number in
succession (e.g. SS, AA, 777), enter one digit, move the
cursor by pressing the
button, and enter the next digit.
If you want to insert a space in the name, you can also use
the
button to move the cursor and skip the position.
4 Press Mode/Enter when the name on the display is
correct.
5 Press Stop/Clear to return to Standby mode.
Entering Characters Using the Number
Keypad
As you perform various tasks, you’ll need to enter names and
numbers. For example, when you set up your machine, you
enter your name (or your company’s name) and telephone
number. When you store one-touch, speed dial or group dial
number, you may also enter the corresponding names.
To enter alphanumeric characters:
1 When prompted to enter a letter, locate
the button labelled with the character you
want. Press the button repeatedly until
the correct letter appears on the display.
For example, to enter the letter O,
press 6, (labelled MNO).
Each time you press 6, the display
shows a different letter, first M,
then Nand O, and finally 6.
You can enter special characters (space,
plus sign, etc.). For details, see “Keypad Character
Assignment” on page 1.7.
2 To enter additional letters, repeat Step 1.
If the next letter is printed on the same button, move the
cursor by pressing
and then press the button labelled
with the letter you want. The cursor moves right and the
next letter appears on the display.
3 When you finish entering letters, press Mode/Enter.

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1.7
1
Keypad Character Assignment
Editing Numbers or Names
If you make a mistake while entering a number or name, press
at the end of the entries to delete the last digit or press
Search/Delete to delete all digits you have entered. Then
enter the correct numbers or characters.
To correct errors at the beginning or in the middle of an entry, move
the curser using the
and to under the incorrect entry and
correct it.
Inserting a Pause
With some telephone systems, you must dial an access code (9
for example) and listen for a second dial tone. In such cases,
you must insert a pause in the telephone number. You can insert
a pause while you are setting up one-touch dial, or speed dial
numbers.
To insert a pause, press Redial/Pause at the appropriate place
while entering the telephone number. A “–” will appear on the
display at the corresponding location.
Key Assigned numbers, letters or characters
1Space 1
2A B C 2
3D E F 3
4G H I 4
5J K L 5
6M N O 6
7P Q R S 7
8T U V 8
9W X Y Z 9
0+ - , . ‘ / * # & 0

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1.8
Setting the Date and Time
The current time and date are shown on the LCD display when
the product is on and ready for faxes (Standby mode). The time
and date are printed on all faxes you send.
Note: If power to the machine is cut off for over 30 minutes, when
power is restored, the machine prompts you to reset time and
date.
1 Press Menu/Exit and then Date & Time on the one-touch
dial keypad.
2 Enter the correct time and date using the number keypad.
Day = 01 ~ 31
Month = 01 ~ 12
Year = requires the four digits
Hour = 00 ~ 23(24-hour mode)
01 ~ 12(12-hour mode)
Minute = 00 ~ 59
You can also use or to move the cursor under the digit
you want to correct, and enter a new number.
3 To select AM or PM for 12-hour format, press or .
You can set the clock mode to either 12 or 24-hour format
(e.g. 01:00 PM or 13:00). For details, see page 6.7.
4 Press Mode/Enter when the time and date on the display
is correct.
If you enter an invalid number, the machine beeps and does
not proceed to the next step. If this happens, just re-enter
the correct number.
If you select USA, the time and date appears in the order of
month, day, then year. The EUROPE format will be displayed
in the order of day, month, year.

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1.9
1
The display shows the time and date you have set, and
returns to Standby mode.
System Setup
Through the System Setup menu, you can change the following:
Current date
Current time Appears in
12-hour format.
Fax receive mode.
For details, see
page 3.2.
Remaining memory
Option Description
PREFIX
DIAL NO.
You can set the prefix dial number up to 5
digits. This dial number is to dial first before
any autodial number is started. It is useful
to access PABX exchange.
Secure
Receive
You can keep your received faxes from being
accessed by unauthorised people.
For further details about setting this mode,
see page 6.2.
RINGER
VOLUME
You can set the desired ringer volume. For
details, see “Adjusting the Ringer Volume”
on page 1.11.
ALARM
SOUND
With this option set to ON, an alarm tone
sounds when an error occurs or fax
communication ends.
KEY
SOUND
With this option set to ON, a key tone
sounds each time any key is pressed.
SPEAKER
CONTROL
You can set the speaker to on, off or to
Com. With it set to Com, the speaker is on
until the remote machine answers.
SELECT
LANGUAGE
You can select the display language from
English, German, French, Italian, Spanish,
Portuguese, and Dutch.

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1.10
USB MODE
USB mode selections are FAST and SLOW.
FAST is the default mode. Some PC users
may experience poor USB implementation
in the default mode. If this occurs, select
the SLOW mode in order to achieve
successful results.
FAX
DUPLEX
With this option enabled, you can print 2-
sided fax pages. You can select LONG EDGE
or SHORT EDGE according to the desired
binding orientation. Setting OFF turns the
feature off.
IMAGE
QUALITY
You can improve the print quality to 1200
dpi for copying. The TEXT setting refines the
print quality of characters by smoothing out
jagged edges that can occur on the angles
and curves of the characters. The IMAGE
setting refines the print quality of photo
image by smoothing the shades of grey. The
NORMAL setting will print the received faxes
with normal quality (600 dpi).
NOTE: If you use the TEXT setting for
documents with photographs or the IMAGE
setting for text documents, you may not get
the desired print quality.
SCAN
SLEEP
MODE
The scan lamp under the document glass
automatically turns off when it is not in
actual use to reduce power consumption
and extend the lamp life. The lamp will
automatically wake up after some warm-up
time when you start to scan.
This option allows you to determine the
length of time the scan lamp waits after a
scan job is completed before it switches to
sleep mode. Select from 4HOURS, 8HOURS
and 12 HOURS. Setting OFF leaves the lamp
on all the time.
Network
Setup
You can use your machine as a network
printer by installing an optional network
interface card. This menu allows you to
configure the network parameters.
For further details, see the MFP user’s guide
that came with your machine.
Option Description

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1.11
1
Changing the System Setup Options
To display or change the default system setup options:
1 Press Menu/Exit and then System Setup on the one-
touch dial keypad. You can see the first option, “PREFIX
DIAL NO.” on the upper line of the display.
2 Press or to scroll through the options. The current
status for your selection will be displayed in the lower line of
the display.
3 Press or to display the desired status or use the
number keypad to enter the desired value for the option
you have selected.
4 Press Mode/Enter to save the selection. The next System
Setup option appears.
5 If necessary, repeat Steps 2 to 4.
6 To return to Standby mode, press Stop/Clear.
Adjusting the Ringer Volume
1 Press Menu/Exit and then System Setup on the
one-touch dial keypad.
2 Press or until you see “RINGER VOLUME” on the
upper line of the display.
3 Press or until you see the desired loudness on the
lower line of the display. 10 levels are available.
You’ll hear the selected volume and the display will show
the level. Setting to the left end turns the ringer off. The
machine will work normally even if the ringer is set to off.
4 Press Mode/Enter to save the change.
5 To return to Standby mode, press Stop/Clear.

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Adjusting the Speaker Volume
1 Make sure that the display shows date and time (Fax
Standby mode). If not, press Mode/Enter to switch to the
Fax mode.
2 Press On Hook Dial. You’ll hear dial tone.
3 Press or repeatedly until you find the desired
loudness. The display shows the current volume level.
4 Press On Hook Dial to save the change and return to
Standby mode.

2SENDING AFAX
The following topics are included:
• Preparing Documents for Faxing
• How to Send a Fax
• Adjusting Document Settings
• Sending a Fax Automatically
• Sending a Fax Manually
• Confirming Transmission

S ENDING A F AX
2.2
Preparing Documents for Faxing
Use the following guidelines to prepare your documents for
faxing:
•Do not attempt to feed the following types of documents into
the Automatic Document Feeder:
- carbon-paper or carbon-backed paper
- coated paper
- onion skin or thin paper
- wrinkled or creased paper
- curled or rolled paper
- torn paper
•Remove all staples and paper clips before feeding the
document.
• Make sure any glue, ink or correction fluid on the paper is
completely dry before loading the document.
• Do not load documents containing different sizes or weights
of paper.
NOTE: If your document falls into any of these categories, use the
document glass only.
How to Send a Fax
To fax a document using the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF):
1 Adjust the document guide on the ADF to match the width
of the document.
2 Slide the document face up into the ADF. You can insert up
to 30 sheets at a time.
Document
guides
Place the
document face up.

S ENDING A F AX
2.3
2
3 Make sure that the machine is in the Fax mode. If
necessary, press Mode/Enter to change the mode into the
Fax mode. In the Fax mode, the display shows:
4 You can adjust the following document settings to suit your
fax needs (see page 2.4):
•Resolution – to select resolution.
•Contrast – to adjust contrast.
5 Use the number keypad to dial the number of the remote
fax machine.
6 Press Copy/Start or Mode/Enter.
To fax a document from the document glass:
1 Open the document cover.
2 Place the document face down on the document glass, and
close the document cover.