Introduction

This chapter gives you an overview of your machine:

Machine overview

Front view

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

1

Document feeder cover[a]

6

Front door handle

11

Document output tray

16

Scanner glass

2

Document feeder width guides[a]

7

Handle

12

Control panel

17

Handset[b]

3

Document feeder input tray[a]

8

Tray 1

13

Toner cartridge

18

Scan unit

4

Document feeder output tray[a]

9

Manual tray

14

Manual tray paper width guides

19

Scan unit close button[c]

5

Output support

10

Front door

15

Scanner lid

[a] SCX-4623F(K), SCX-4623FN, SCX-4623FH

[b] SCX-4623FH

[c] This button is used when you close the scan unit.

Rear view

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

1

Network port[a]

5

Power receptacle

2

USB port

6

Rear door

3

Telephone line socket[b]

7

Rear door handle

4

Extension telephone socket (EXT)[b]

   

[a] SCX-4623FN

[b] SCX-4623F(K), SCX-4623FN, SCX-4623FH

Control panel overview (SCX-4623 Series)

This control panel may differ from your machine depending on its model.

1

ID Copy

You can copy both sides of an ID Card such as a driver’s license to a single side of paper (See ID card copying).

2

Print screen

Prints the active screen displayed on the monitor (See Print screen button).

(SCX-4623F(K), SCX-4623FH only)

Reduce/Enlarge

Makes a copy smaller or larger than the original. (SCX-4623FN only)

3

Display

Shows the current status and prompts during an operation.

4

Status

Shows the status of your machine (See Understanding the Status LED).

5

(Fax)

Activates fax mode.

6

(Copy)

Activates copy mode.

7

(Scan)

Activates scan mode.

8

Arrow

Scroll through the options available in the selected menu, and increase or decrease values.

9

Menu

Enters Menu mode and scrolls through the available menus (See Machine status and advanced feature).

10

OK

Confirms the selection on the screen.

11

Back

Sends you back to the upper menu level.

12

Numeric keypad

Dials fax number, and enters the number value for document copies or other options.

13

Address Book

Allows you to store frequently used fax numbers or search for stored fax numbers.

14

Redial/Pause

In standby mode, redials the last number. Also in edit mode, inserts a pause into a fax number.

15

On Hook Dial

Enables you to dial a number with the receiver on the hook.

16

Start

Starts a job.

17

Stop/Clear

Stops an operation at any time. The pop-up window appears on the screen showing the current job that the user can stop or resume.

18

Power

You can turn the power on and off (See Power button).

Control panel overview (SCX-4600 Series)

This control panel may differ from your machine depending on its model.

1

Display

Shows the current status and prompts during an operation.

2

Status

Shows the status of your machine (See Understanding the Status LED).

3

Arrow

Scroll through the options available in the selected menu, and increase or decrease values.

4

Menu

Enters Menu mode and scrolls through the available menus (See Machine status and advanced feature).

5

OK

Confirms the selection on the screen.

6

Back

Sends you back to the upper menu level.

7

ID Copy

You can copy both sides of the ID Card like a driver’s license to a single side of paper (See ID card copying).

8

Scan to

Sends scanned data (See Scanning originals and sending to your computer (Scan to PC)).

9

Print screen

Prints the active screen displayed on the monitor (See Print screen button).

10

Stop/Clear

Stops an operation at any time. The pop-up window appears on the screen showing the current job that the user can stop or resume.

11

Start

Starts a job.

12

Power

You can turn the power on and off (See Power button).

Understanding the Status LED

The color of the status LED indicates the machine's current status.

Status

Description

Off

  • The machine is off-line.

  • The machine is in power saver mode. When data is received, or any button is pressed, it switches to on-line automatically.

Green

Blinking

  • When the backlight slowly blinks, the machine is receiving data from the computer.

  • When the backlight blinks rapidly, the machine is printing data.

On

The machine is on-line and can be used.

Red

Blinking

  • A minor error has occurred and the machine is waiting for the error to be cleared. Check the display message. When the problem is cleared, the machine resumes.

  • Small amount of toner is left in the cartridge. The estimated cartridge life[a] of toner is close. Prepare a new cartridge for replacement. You may temporarily increase the printing quality by redistributing the toner. (See Redistributing toner.)

On

  • A toner cartridge has almost reached the end of its estimated cartridge life[a]. It is recommended to replace the toner cartridge (See Replacing the toner cartridge).

  • A paper jam has occurred (See Clearing paper jams).

  • The cover is opened. Close the cover.

  • There is no paper in the tray. Load paper in the tray.

  • The machine has stopped due to a major error. Check the display message (See Understanding display messages).

[a] Estimated cartridge life means the expected or estimated toner cartridge life, which indicates the average capacity of print-outs and is designed pursuant to ISO/IEC 19752. The number of pages may be affected by operating environment, printing interval, media type, and media size. Some amount of toner may remain in the cartridge even when End of life Replace new cart appears and the printer stops printing. (See www.samsung.com/printer for current information.)

[Warning]

Samsung does not recommend using a non-genuine Samsung toner cartridge such as one that is refilled or remanufactured. Samsung cannot guarantee a 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.

[Note]

Check the message on the display. Follow the instructions in the message or refer to troubleshooting part (See Understanding display messages). If the problem persists, call for service.

[Note]

All printing errors will be appear in the Smart Panel program window. If the problem persists, call for service.

Introducing the useful buttons

Menu button

When you want to know the machine status and set your machine to use an advanced feature, click the Menu button (See Machine status and advanced feature).

Power button

When you want to turn the power off, press this button until Power Down appear. Choose Yes, to turn the power off. This button can also be used to turn the machine on.

Status

Description

Off

  • The machine is in ready mode.

  • The machine’s power is off.

On

The machine is in power save mode.

Print screen button

[Note]

Supported optional devices and features may differ according to your model. Please check your model name.

(See Features by Models).

Press the Print Screen button:

Message

Description

Active

The machine prints the active screen displayed on the monitor.

Full

The machine prints the whole screen displayed on the monitor.

[Note]
  • The page will be printed on the default page like A4, Letter.

  • You can only use this function with a USB-connect machine.

  • Print Screen can only be used with Windows and Mac OS.

  • You can only use this function if the machine driver is installed.

Turning on the machine

Plug in the power cord, the machine will be turned on.

[Note]

If you want to turn the power off, press the Power button until Power Down appear on the display.