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Samsung CLX-8385ND Series User Manual

Samsung CLX-8385ND Series
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CLX-8385ND Series
Multi Functional Printer
User’s Guide
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Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Samsung CLX-8385ND Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
FunctionsPrint, Copy, Scan, Fax
Operating System CompatibilityWindows, Mac, Linux
Duplex PrintingYes
Scan Resolution (Optical)600 x 600 dpi
Copy Resolution600 x 600 dpi
Fax Speed33.6 Kbps
Print Speed (Black)33 ppm
Print Speed (Color)33 ppm
Standard Paper Capacity520 sheets
ConnectivityUSB 2.0, Ethernet, Wi-Fi
Media TypesPlain Paper, Thick Paper, Cardstock
Scanner TypeFlatbed
Scan Resolution (Enhanced)4800 x 4800 dpi
Copy Speed (Black)33 cpm
Copy Speed (Color)33 cpm
InterfaceUSB 2.0

Summary

About this user’s guide

Finding more information

Provides information for setting up and using the machine from various resources.

Safety and Regulatory Information

Important Precautions and Safety Information

Basic safety precautions to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to people.

Laser Safety Statement

Information on laser safety compliance and warnings for user operation and maintenance.

Radio Frequency Emissions

Information regarding FCC and Canadian radio frequency emissions compliance for the device.

Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)

Guidelines for proper disposal of electronic waste in the EU and other countries.

1. Introduction

Special features

Highlights key features of the machine, including print quality, paper handling, and document creation.

Machine overview

Details the main components of the machine with a front and rear view illustration.

Control panel overview

Explains the functions of each button and the display screen on the machine's control panel.

Introducing the touch screen and useful buttons

Describes the touch screen interface and its main icons for user-friendly operation.

Understanding the Status LED

Explains the meaning of the Status LED's color and action to indicate machine conditions.

Menu map

Provides a diagram showing access to various menus for machine setup and functions.

2. Software overview

Supplied software

Lists the software provided with the machine for different operating systems (Windows, Linux, Macintosh).

Printer driver features

Outlines standard and special printing features supported by the printer drivers.

System requirements

Specifies the minimum and recommended system requirements for Windows, Macintosh, and Linux.

3. Getting Started

Setting up the hardware

Step-by-step instructions for unpacking, positioning, and setting up the machine hardware.

Setting up the network

Explains how to configure network protocols (TCP/IP) for the machine to function as a network printer.

Installing the software

Guides the user through the process of installing the machine's software for printing and scanning.

Using the SetIP program

Instructions for using the SetIP program for network IP setting using the MAC address.

Altitude adjustment

Explains how atmospheric pressure affects print quality and how to set the altitude value.

Machine's basic settings

Details how to set default machine settings such as authentication password and date/time.

Changing the default settings

Changing the font setting

Guides on how to change the machine's default font for regional or special conditions.

Understanding the keyboard

Explains the layout and functions of the on-screen keyboard for character input.

4. Loading originals and print media

Loading originals

Describes how to load originals onto the scanner glass or into the DADF for copying, scanning, or faxing.

Selecting print media

Provides guidelines for choosing print media based on weight, composition, and desired outcome.

Specification on print media

Details the types, sizes, weights, and capacities of print media supported by the machine.

Changing the size of the paper in the paper tray

Instructions on adjusting paper guides to load different paper sizes into the paper tray.

Loading paper

Step-by-step guide for loading paper into Tray 1, optional trays, or the high capacity feeder.

Setting the paper size and type

Explains how to set paper size and type for copy and fax modes after loading paper.

5. Copying

Understanding the Copy screen

Overview of the Ready To Copy screen, its tabs, and copying options.

Copying originals

Details the normal procedure for copying originals using the DADF or scanner glass.

Changing the settings for each copy

Explains how to select copy features like Original Size, Reduce/Enlarge, and Duplex.

Deciding the form of copy output (Collated / Staple)

Describes how to select collated, uncollated, or stapled output options for copied sets.

Selecting the type of originals

How to select the original type (Text, Text/Photo, Photo, Magazine) to enhance scan quality.

Color Mode

Options to select scan output color mode (Mono, Gray, Color) for faxing.

Using special copy features

Introduces advanced copy features available on the Advanced or Image tabs.

ID card copying

Explains the feature to copy one side of an original onto the upper and lower half of a paper.

2-up or 4-up copying (N-up)

Describes printing multiple original images onto a single sheet of paper to save paper.

Poster copying

Feature to print a document divided into multiple pages to create a poster.

Booklet copying

Prints documents on both sides and arranges pages for folding into a booklet.

Watermark copying

Allows printing text like "DRAFT" or "CONFIDENTIAL" diagonally across pages.

Overlay copying

Copies original with stored data, like company letterhead, as a format.

Erasing edges

Option to copy the original without any edges or margins.

Erasing background images

Helps lighten or reduce dark backgrounds in scanned documents for faxing.

Adjusting backside images

Removes back-side images that show through on thin originals.

6. Faxing (Optional)

Preparing to fax

Instructions on connecting the line cord and preparing the machine for faxing.

Sending a fax from a computer

Guides on sending faxes directly from a computer using the Samsung Network PC Fax program.

Understanding the Fax screen

Explains the Fax screen layout, including basic and advanced tabs.

Basic tab

Details the options available on the Basic tab for faxing, such as fax number input and address book.

Image tab

Describes options for enhancing fax quality based on original type, darkness, and background.

Sending a fax

Explains how to send a fax and special transmission methods.

Setting the fax header

Instructions on how to set the fax number and machine name required by law in some countries.

Sending a fax manually (On Hook Dial)

Guides on how to send a fax manually by initiating the call from the control panel.

Automatic resending

Explains how the machine automatically redials if a fax number is busy or unanswered.

Delaying a fax transmission

Allows setting a specific time for the machine to send a fax later.

Sending a priority fax

Sends an urgent fax ahead of reserved operations or other jobs.

Sending multiple faxes in a single transmission

Enables sending multiple fax jobs in a single transmission using the Job Build function.

Receiving a fax

Explains how to receive faxes and different receiving methods.

Changing the receive modes

Instructions to change the machine's receive mode from Fax to Telephone or Answering Machine/Fax.

Receiving in secure receiving mode

Restricts printing of received faxes when unattended, storing them in memory.

Printing received faxes on both sides of the paper

Configures duplex printing for received faxes to save paper.

Adjusting the document settings

Allows adjustment of document settings like resolution, darkness, and color before sending a fax.

Setting up a fax phonebook

Stores destination names, fax numbers, and transmission settings for efficient faxing.

Using the polling option

Explains how one fax machine requests another to send a document, useful when the original is absent.

Creating Mailbox

Guides on creating and configuring mailboxes for storing fax data.

Faxing to a remote Mailbox

Sends and stores originals in a recipient's Mailbox via the Send to Remote feature.

Printing a report after sending a fax

Setting the machine to print a report on fax transmission success or failure.

Sending a fax in toll save time

Allows setting the machine to send faxes during off-peak hours to save telephone fees.

Forwarding a received fax to other destination

Sets the machine to forward received or sent faxes via fax or email to another destination.

Forwarding a sent fax to other destination by an email

Forwards sent faxes to another destination via email.

Forwarding a received fax to other destination by an email

Forwards received faxes to another destination via email.

Setting up the end fax tone

Turns the end fax tone, indicating fax reception, on or off.

7. Scanning

Understanding the Scan screen

Overview of the Scan screen and its options for scanning to email, server, or PC.

Scanning originals and sending through email (Scan to Email)

Guides on scanning originals and sending them as email attachments.

Using Samsung Scan Manager

Information about the Samsung Scan Manager program for changing scan settings and managing saved documents.

Scanning originals and sending via SMB/ FTP (Scan to Server)

Details on scanning documents and sending them to a server via SMB or FTP.

Changing the scan feature settings

Explains how to adjust scan settings like resolution, duplex, original size, and color mode.

Duplex

Selects whether the machine scans one or both sides of the paper.

Resolution

Adjusts the document resolution for clearer scan output.

Original Size

Specifies the scanning area by selecting predefined size or using Auto mode.

Original Type

Sets the original document type to enhance scan quality.

Color Mode

Selects the color mode (Mono, Gray, Color) for the scan output.

Darkness

Adjusts the degree of darkness for the scanned output.

Erase Background

Lightens or reduces dark backgrounds from scanned documents.

Scan to Edge

Sets the machine to scan full size of a page, including edges.

Quality

Option to produce a high quality document with larger file size.

Scan Preset

Uses optimized settings for specific scan jobs (Sharing/Printing, High Quality, Archival, OCR, Simple).

File Format

Selects the file format (PDF, TIFF, JPEG, BMP) for the scan output.

9. Using USB flash memory

About USB memory

Explains the use of USB memory devices for storing documents, photos, and other files.

Understanding the USB screen

Describes the USB screen interface and its options like USB Format and USB Print.

Plugging in an USB memory device

Instructions on how to properly insert an USB memory device into the machine's USB port.

Scanning to an USB memory device

Guides on scanning a document and saving the image onto a USB memory device.

Scan to USB

Details the Basic and Advanced tab options for scanning to a USB device.

Changing the scan feature settings

Explains how to adjust scan settings like Duplex, Resolution, Original Size, Color Mode, Darkness.

Printing from a USB memory device

Instructions on how to directly print files stored on a USB memory device.

10. Using Document Box

About Document Box

Explains the Document Box feature for storing scanned data and sending to various destinations.

Understanding the Document Box screen

Describes the Document Box screen interface, including User Box and System Box tabs.

Storing documents to Document box

Guides on storing scanned originals directly or during copy, scan, or fax functions.

11. Using Standard Workflow

About Standard Workflow

Introduces Standard Workflow as a feature to execute multiple jobs in a single session using workforms.

Understanding the Standard Workflow Screen

Explains the Standard Workflow screen interface, including Favorite, My Workform, and Public Workform tabs.

Various Operations with Workform

Details various operations like Scan to multi-destination, Fax forwarding, and Auto redirection.

12. Machine status and advanced setup

Machine Setup

Accesses machine setup options like Machine Status, Admin Setting, and Tray Management.

Browsing the machine’s status

How to view machine information and validate features like Machine Details and Tray Status.

General settings

Recommended machine parameters setup, including Device Info, Date & Time, and Default Settings.

Copy Setup

Allows setting options in advance for copy output, such as page numbering.

Fax Setup

Provides various options for setting up the fax system according to preferences and needs.

Network Setup

Guides on setting up network protocols (TCP/IP, Ethernet, 802.1x) for the machine.

Security

Features to control and lock outgoing data, change passwords, and manage user access.

Access Control

Manages user authentication and authorization by classifying users into groups.

Log

Options to enable/disable logging of job, operation, and security events.

Change Admin. Password

Instructions on how to change the password for Admin Setting authentication.

Optional Service

Enables and activates optional features by installing kits and configuring settings.

Adjusting the color contrast

Allows adjustment of color settings like toner density and custom color contrast.

Document Box Management

Sets permissions for deleting public boxes in the Document Box.

Standard Workflow Management

Configures features like Auto Redirection, Approval, and Default Fax for standard workflows.

Printing a report

Options to print various reports like configuration, fax, and scan confirmation reports.

13. Maintenance

Printing a machine report

Instructions on how to print machine configuration or font list reports.

Monitoring the supplies life

How to view the supply life indicators and remaining percentage of consumables.

Finding the serial number

Steps to check the machine's serial number from the screen display.

Sending the imaging unit reorder notification

Sets the machine to alert when the imaging unit needs reordering.

Sending the toner reorder notification

Sets the machine to alert when the toner cartridge needs reordering.

Checking Document Box

Shows the document box list for print or fax jobs.

Cleaning your machine

Procedures for cleaning the machine's cabinet, inside, and scan unit for quality maintenance.

Maintaining the toner cartridge

Information on toner cartridge storage, handling, and use of non-Samsung cartridges.

Redistributing toner

Steps to temporarily reestablish print quality by redistributing toner when it's low.

Replacing the toner cartridge

Detailed instructions on how to replace the toner cartridge for each color.

Replacing the imaging unit

Step-by-step guide for replacing the imaging unit when it reaches its end of life.

Replacing the waste toner container

Instructions on how to replace the waste toner container when it is full.

Maintenance Parts

Lists maintenance parts that need replacement after specified page counts or lifespan expiration.

Managing your machine from the website

How to manage the machine via Samsung's SyncThru™ Web Service for status and configuration.

14. Troubleshooting

Tips for avoiding paper jams

Advice on selecting correct media types and handling paper to prevent jams.

Clearing document jams

Instructions for removing jammed originals from the DADF gently and slowly.

Clearing paper jams

Step-by-step guide to locate and clear paper jams in various locations within the machine.

Understanding display messages

Explains machine status or error messages and their suggested solutions.

Solving other problems

Lists common problems encountered during copying, scanning, or printing and their solutions.

Touch screen problem

Solutions for issues where the touch screen does not display anything or is unresponsive.

Paper feeding problems

Troubleshooting steps for issues like paper sticking together or multiple sheets not feeding.

Printing problems

Common issues encountered during printing, such as the machine not printing or pages being blank.

Printing quality problems

Solutions for print quality issues like faded prints, toner specks, and dropouts.

Common Windows problems

Troubleshooting common error messages that appear during Windows software installation or printing.

Common PostScript problems

Addresses issues specific to PostScript language printing, such as file errors or incorrect stapling.

Common Linux problems

Troubleshooting common printing and scanning issues encountered with Linux operating systems.

Common Macintosh problems

Solutions for printing issues specific to Macintosh operating systems, like PDF file errors or color inaccuracies.

15. Ordering supplies and accessories

Supplies

Lists consumable supplies like toner cartridges, imaging units, and waste toner containers.

Accessories

Details available accessories to enhance machine performance and capacity.

How to purchase

Information on how to order Samsung-authorized supplies and accessories.

16. Installing accessories

Precautions to take when installing accessories

Important safety precautions, including disconnecting power and discharging static electricity.

Installing a memory module

Step-by-step guide for installing a DIMM memory module into the machine.

Replacing the Stapler

Instructions on how to replace the staple cartridge when it is empty.

Enabling Fax feature after installing the fax option kit

Steps to set up the machine after installing the fax option kit to enable fax functionality.

17. Specifications

General specifications

Provides technical specifications for the machine, including dimensions, power, and consumables.

Printer specifications

Details the printing capabilities, including speed, resolution, and OS compatibility.

Copier specifications

Outlines the copier features, such as copy speed, resolution, and zoom rate.

Scanner specifications

Lists the technical specifications for the scanning function, including compatibility and resolution.

Facsimile specifications (optional)

Provides technical specifications for the optional facsimile (fax) function.

18. Glossary

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