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Using SyncThru™ Web Service

This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for setting up the network environment through SyncThru™ Web Service.

[Note]

SyncThru™ Web Service explanation in this user guide may differ from your machine depending on its options or models.

What is SyncThru™ Web Service?

If you have connected your machine to a network and set up TCP/IP network parameters correctly, you can manage the machine via SyncThru™ Web Service. Use SyncThru™ Web Service to:

  • View the machine’s device information and check its current status.

  • Change TCP/IP parameters and set up other network parameters.

  • Change the printer preference.

  • Set the email notifications advising of the machine’s status.

  • Get support for using the machine.

  • Upgrade machine software.

Required web browser

You need one of the following web browsers to use SyncThru™ Web Service.

  • Internet Explorer® 8.0 or higher

  • Chrome 27.0 or higher

  • FireFox 21.0 or higher

  • Safari 5.9.1 or higher

Accessing SyncThru™ Web Service

  1. Access a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, from Windows.

    Enter the machine IP address of your printer (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx) in the address field and press the Enter key or click Go.

  2. Your machine’s embedded website opens.

Logging into SyncThru™ Web Service

Before configuring options in SyncThru™ Web Service, you need to log-in as an administrator. You can still use SyncThru™ Web Service without logging in but you won’t have access to Settings tab and Security tab.

  1. Click Login on the upper right of the SyncThru™ Web Service website.

  2. Type in the ID and Password then click Login. Type in the below default ID and password. We recommend you to change the default password for security reasons.

    • ID:  admin

    • Password:  sec00000

SyncThru™ Web Service overview

[Note]

Some tabs may not appear depending on your model.

Information tab

This tab gives you general information about your machine. You can check things, such as remaining amount of toner. You can also print reports, such as an error report.

  • Active Alerts: Shows the alerts that have occurred in the machine and their severity.

  • Supplies: Shows how many pages are printed and amount of toner left in the cartridge.

  • Usage Counters: Shows the usage count by print types: simplex and duplex.

  • Current Settings: Shows the machine’s and network’s information.

  • Security Information: Shows the current security settings of the machine and network.

  • Print information: Prints reports such as system related reports and font reports.

Settings tab

This tab allows you to set configurations provided by your machine and network. You need to log-in as an administrator to view this tab.

  • Machine Settings: Sets options provided by your machine.

  • Network Settings: Shows options for the network environment. Sets options such as TCP/IP and network protocols.

Security tab

This tab allows you to set system and network security information. You need to log-in as an administrator to view this tab.

  • System Security: Sets the system administrator’s information and also enables or disables machine features.

  • Network Security: Sets settings for HTTPs, IPSec, IPv4/IPv6 filtering, and 802.1x.

Maintenance tab

This tab allows you to maintain your machine by upgrading firmware and setting contact information for sending emails. You can also connect to Samsung website or download drivers by selecting the Link menu.

  • Firmware Upgrade: Upgrade your machine’s firmware.

  • Samsung MIB Version: The version number of the MIB(Management Information Base).

  • Wi-Fi Interface: You can enable or disable the Wi-Fi menu.

  • Contact Information: Shows the contact information.

  • Link: Shows links to useful sites where you can download or check information.

Setting the system administrator’s information

This setting is necessary for using the e-mail notification option.

  1. Start a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, from Windows.

    Enter the machine IP address (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx) in the address field and press the Enter key or click Go.

  2. Your machine’s embedded website opens.

  3. From the Security tab, select System Security > System Administrator.

  4. Enter the name of the administrator, phone number, location, and email address.

  5. Click Apply.