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DIGITAL LASER MFP
SCX-4100
Manual
SERVICE
DIGITAL LASER MFP CONTENTS
1. Precautions
2. Reference Information
3. Specifications
4. Summary of product
5. Disassembly and Reassembly
6. Alignment and Adjustments
7. Troubleshooting
8. Exploded Views and Parts List
9. Block Diagram
10. Connection Diagram
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This service manual is also provided on the web, © Samsung Electronics Co.,Ltd. May 2004 the ITSELF system f Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Printed in Korea. http://itself.sec.samsung.co.kr VERSION NO. : 1.00 CODE : JC-0125A
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Precautions 1. Precautions 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 1.1 Safety Warning (1) Only to be serviced by appropriately qualified service engineers. High voltages and lasers inside this product are dangerous. This printer should only be serviced by a suitably trained and qualified service engineer. (2) Use only Samsung replacement parts There are no use
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Precautions 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 toner cartridges away from children. The toner powder
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Precautions 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) printer contains many rollers, gears and fans. Take great care to ensure that you do not catch your fingers, hair or clothing in any of these rotating devices. (3) Do not place any small metal obje
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Precautions 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 finger or hair into the rotating parts. Take care when using a printer. It contains many rotating parts. Ensure that fingers, hair, clothing etc. do not become caught in the mechanism as this could cause injury. (3) When you move the
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Precautions 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 field 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 c
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Reference Information 2. Reference Information This chapter contains the tools list, list of abbreviations used in this manual, and a guide to the location space required when installing the printer. A definition of tests pages is also included. 2 2 2.1 Tool for Troubleshooting The following tools are recommended for safe and smooth troubleshooting described in this service manual. DVM(Digital Volt Meter) Cleaning Equipments Standard : An IPA(Isopropyl Alcohol)dry Standard: Indicates more than
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Reference Information 2.2 Acronyms and Abbreviations The table in the below explains abbreviations used in this service manual. The contents of this service manual are declared with abbreviations in many parts. Please refer to the table. ADC Analog-to-Digital-Conversion FCOT First Copy Out Time AP Access Point FFC FLexiable FLat Cable AC Alternating Current LAN local area network ASIC Application Specific Integrated Circuit LBP Laser Beam Printer ASSY Assembly EPP Enhanced Parallel Port BIOS Ba
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Reference Information IPC Inter Process Communication RAM Random Access Memory IPM Images Per Minute ROM Read Only Memory LCD Liquid Crystal Display SCF/SCT Second Cassette Feeder/Second Cassette Tray LED Light Emitting Diode SMPS Switching Mode Power Supply LSU Laser Scanning Unit SPGP Samsung Printer Graphic MB Megabyte Processor MFP Multi-Functional Product SPL Samsung Printer Language MHz Megahertz Spool Simultaneous Peripheral Operation Online MPBF Mean Prints Between Failure SURF Surface R
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Reference Information 2.3 Select a location for the printer • Leave enough room to open the printer trays, covers, and allow for proper ventilation. (see diagram below) • Provide the proper environment : - A firm, level surface - Away from the direct airflow of air conditioners, heaters, or ventilators - Free of extreme fluctuations of temperature, sunlight, or humidity - Clean, dry, and free of dust Service Manual 2-4 Samsung Electronics
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Reference Information 2.4 The Sample Pattern for the Test The sample pattern shown in below is the standard pattern used in a factory. The contents of the life span and the printing speed are measured with the pattern shown in below. (The picture in the manual is 70% size of the actual A4 size.) 2.4.1 A4 5% Pattern Service Manual 2-5 Samsung Electronics
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Reference Information 2.4.2 A4 2% Pattern Service Manual 2-6 Samsung Electronics
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Reference Information 2.4.3 A4 IDC 5% Patten Service Manual 2-7 Samsung Electronics
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Reference Information MEMO Service Manual 2-8 Samsung Electronics
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Specifications 3. Specifications Specfications are correct at the time of printing. Product specifications are subject to change without notice. See below for product specifications. 3 3 3.1 General Specifications Items SCX-4100 Remarks General Major Features Copier,Print,Scan Size (W*D*H) 16.6"x15.8" x9.4" (422x400x239mm) Net Weight(Inc. Toner Cartridge) 0.69 Kg Net Weight(exc. Toner Cartridge) 8.89 Kg Gross Weight(with package) 12.04 Kg LCD 16*2 Char No BackLite I/O Interface USB1.1 & IEEE128
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Specifications 3.2 Print Specification Items SCX-4100 Remarks PRINT Print Speed 15ppm/Ltr, 14ppm/A4 Print Method Laser Print Language SPL Power Save Yes(5/10/15/30/45min.) Resolution Normal 600 x 600 dpi RET No Toner Save Yes LCD Only (Toner Save On/Off Setting method is in the Menu). Memory 8MB FPOT From Stand by Approx. 12 seconds From Cold Status Less than 54 seconds Duplex Print N.A Printable Area 208 x 273 mm (Letter) Halftone(Gray Scale) 256 levels 3.3 Scan
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Specifications 3.4 Copy Specification Items SCX-4100 Remarks COPY Copy Quality Selection or Text 600x300dpi Original Image type Text/Photo 600x300dpi selection Mode Photo 600x600dpi for Platen FCOT Stand by Approx. 12 seconds From Cold Status Less than 54 seconds Copy Speed / Letter SDMC at all mode 15cpm/Ltr. 14cpm/A4 SDMC: Single Document Multiple Copy Resolution Scan:600*600dpi Print:600*600dpi Zoom Range 50% to 20
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Specifications 3.5 Paper Handiling Specification Items SCX-4100 Remarks Paper Handling Capacity( 20lbs) Main Tray 250sheets Bypass(MP Tray) Single Sheet Optional Cassette No Output Capacity Face Down: 50Sheets/20lb Face Up: 1Sheet Output Control Face down/Face up Paper Size Main Tray Legal,A4,Letter, Folio, Executive, B5, A5, A6 Bypass Bypass:Envelope6 3/4, 7 With main tray paper 3/4,#9, #10,DL,C5,B5 Paper Weight Main Tray 16~24 lb. Bypass 16~43 lb. Paper Path Standard output Bottom to Top Fr
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Specifications 3.6 Other Specification Items SCX-4100 Remarks Software WHQL Win 3.x No Win 95 Yes Win 98&WinME Yes Win NT 4.0 Yes Win 2000 Yes Win XP Yes Mac Yes Mac Printer Only Linux Yes Print, Scan Printer Yes Printer driver only for WinXP WIA Scanner No Driver Printer SPL Package TWAIN Yes WIA No RCP Yes Remote Control Panel, Only for upgrade FW PC-FAXNo Only available through PC Offset BOx Package and POP POP Yes Quick Reference guide Yes (include Setup Guide and Function Guide) Accessory
