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Fujitsu ScanSnap ix500 Wi-Fi Connection Manual

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Wi-Fi Connection Guide
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  • Page 1 P3PC-5672-01ENZ0 Wi-Fi Connection Guide (Windows)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents About This Manual ......................... 3 Trademarks............................4 Manufacturer............................5 Arrow Symbols in This Manual.........................6 Screen Examples in This Manual ......................7 For Windows 8.1 or Windows 8 Users ......................8 Abbreviations Used in This Manual ......................9 Network Connection......................10 Deciding on How the ScanSnap Is to Be Used..................11 Connecting a Computer to the ScanSnap via a Wireless Access Point..........

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    About This Manual About This Manual "Trademarks" (page 4) "Manufacturer" (page 5) "Arrow Symbols in This Manual" (page 6) "Screen Examples in This Manual" (page 7) "For Windows 8.1 or Windows 8 Users" (page 8) "Abbreviations Used in This Manual" (page 9)

  • Page 4: Trademarks

    About This Manual Trademarks Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Windows Live, and Internet Explorer are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Word is the product of Microsoft Corporation in the United States. Apple, App Store, the Apple logo, Mac, Mac OS, OS X, iPad, iPhone, iPhoto, iPod touch, and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc.

  • Page 5: Manufacturer

    About This Manual Manufacturer PFU LIMITED YOKOHAMA i-MARK PLACE, 4-4-5 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, 220-8567, Japan © PFU LIMITED 2015...

  • Page 6: Arrow Symbols In This Manual

    About This Manual Arrow Symbols in This Manual Right-arrow symbols (→) are used to connect icons or menu options you should select in succession. Example: Select [Start] menu → [Computer].

  • Page 7: Screen Examples In This Manual

    About This Manual Screen Examples in This Manual Microsoft product screenshots are reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation. The screenshots used in this manual are of Windows 7. The actual windows and operations may differ depending on the operating system. Icon in the Notification Area The ScanSnap Manager icon is displayed in the menu which appears when you click...

  • Page 8: For Windows 8.1 Or Windows 8 Users

    About This Manual For Windows 8.1 or Windows 8 Users To start ScanSnap applications or display Control Panel, use the All apps screen. The All apps screen is displayed by following the procedure below. Windows 8.1 Click on the lower left side of the Start screen. To display , move the mouse cursor.

  • Page 9: Abbreviations Used In This Manual

    Note that ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap may be upgraded without notice. If the descriptions in this manual differ from the actual displayed screens, refer to the ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap User's Guide. Android ™ Android Wireless access point Wireless access point Wireless router ScanSnap Color Image Scanner ScanSnap iX500...

  • Page 10: Network Connection

    Network Connection Network Connection This section explains the ScanSnap network connection. "Deciding on How the ScanSnap Is to Be Used" (page 11) "Changing Settings after Connecting the ScanSnap" (page 33) "Troubleshooting (Network Connection)" (page 37)

  • Page 11: Deciding On How The Scansnap Is To Be Used

    Network Connection Deciding on How the ScanSnap Is to Be Used The procedure to connect a computer or a mobile device to the ScanSnap varies depending on how the ScanSnap is to be used. Decide on how the ScanSnap is to be used, and then refer to the connection method accordingly. "Using It at Home"...
  • Page 12 Network Connection For details, refer to the following: "Connecting a Mobile Device to the ScanSnap via a Wireless Access Point" (page 19) Using a Mobile Router To use a mobile router as a wireless access point, you need to disable the privacy separator function.

  • Page 13: Connecting A Computer To The Scansnap Via A Wireless Access Point

    Network Connection Connecting a Computer to the ScanSnap via a Wireless Access Point Preparation Connect the computer to a wireless access point that is to be used when connecting the computer to the ScanSnap. For a successful connection, the following information of the wireless access point is required: l Network name (SSID) l Security key (password) In the window shown below, you can check or change the network the computer is connected to:...
  • Page 14 Network Connection Click the [Setup Now] button. Check the contents on the displayed window and click the [Next] button. Click the [Yes] button. HINT When the window shown below appears, refer to "When a Computer Is Not Connected to a Wireless LAN"...
  • Page 15 Network Connection Click the [Yes] button. HINT l Depending on the performance of the computer, it may take a while until the connection confirmation window appears. l When the firewall alert window appears, click [Allow access].
  • Page 16 Network Connection l When an error window appears indicating that the wireless connection between the ScanSnap and the computer failed, click the link in the displayed window and refer to the details in the Help. l If connection fails, check whether the ScanSnap and the computer are connected to the same wireless access point.
  • Page 17 Network Connection Click the [Finish] button. The ScanSnap Manager icon changes to Check the scanning operation with the ScanSnap.
  • Page 18 Network Connection HINT l Using ScanSnap Wireless Setup Tool allows you to set up a wireless network at any time to connect the ScanSnap to a wireless LAN. When you install ScanSnap Manager, ScanSnap Wireless Setup Tool is installed at the same time. Start ScanSnap Wireless Setup Tool in the following procedure: 1.

  • Page 19: Connecting A Mobile Device To The Scansnap Via A Wireless Access Point

    Network Connection Connecting a Mobile Device to the ScanSnap via a Wireless Access Point ATTENTION To connect a mobile device to the ScanSnap via wireless LAN, you also need to configure the settings for the computer. Set up a wireless network by following the connection method. Preparation l Connect a mobile device to a wireless access point that is to be used when connecting a mobile device to the ScanSnap.
  • Page 20 Network Connection Check the contents on the displayed window and click the [Next] button. Click the [Yes] button. HINT When the window shown below appears, refer to "When a Computer Is Not Connected to a Wireless LAN" (page 38): Click the [OK] button.
  • Page 21 Network Connection Click the [No] button. HINT To connect the ScanSnap and the computer via a wireless access point, select [Yes]. For the operation procedure, refer to "Connecting a Computer to the ScanSnap via a Wireless Access Point" (page 13). Click the [Yes] button.
  • Page 22 Network Connection Check the contents on the displayed window and click the [Next] button. Click the [Finish] button. From this step onward, use your mobile device when operating. Tap [ScanSnap] on the Home screen.
  • Page 23 Network Connection Android Tap [Other]. Android...
  • Page 24 Network Connection HINT If the Setup Wizard does not appear, it can also be opened by the following procedure: For iOS On the [File List] window, tap the [Settings] button. The menu appears. ii. Tap [Setup Wizard]. For Android On the [File List] window, tap the Settings icon. The menu appears.
  • Page 25 Network Connection l Even if the ScanSnap is connected to a computer via a USB cable, ScanSnap Connect Application can be used for connection. When you exit ScanSnap Connect Application, the connection is switched to a USB cable connection. l The connection to the ScanSnap is automatically set up only when ScanSnap Connect Application starts up.

  • Page 26: Using A Mobile Router

    Network Connection Using a Mobile Router If a mobile router is used, wireless connection may fail. When the privacy separator function of the mobile router is enabled, the ScanSnap cannot be used. HINT The privacy separator function is designed to disable communication between wireless devices via a mobile router in order to enhance security.

  • Page 27: Switching The Computer That Is To Be Connected To The Scansnap

    Network Connection Switching the Computer that Is to Be Connected to the ScanSnap ATTENTION l ScanSnap Manager can be installed on multiple computers, for example, a home computer and an office computer, when used by one user. l If you switch the computer that is to be connected to the ScanSnap via wireless LAN, you cannot connect computers that were used before you switched the computer.
  • Page 28 Network Connection Click the [Setup Now] button. Check the contents on the displayed window and click the [Next] button. Click the [Yes] button. Click the [Yes] button. Click the [OK] button.
  • Page 29 Network Connection Click the [Yes] button. Check the contents on the displayed window and click the [OK] button. Click the [No] button.
  • Page 30 Network Connection Click the [Finish] button. Switch the computer that connects to the ScanSnap via wireless LAN using ScanSnap Wireless Setup Tool. To start ScanSnap Wireless Setup Tool, select [Start] menu → [All Programs] → [ScanSnap Manager] → [ScanSnap Wireless Setup Tool] (for Windows 8.1/Windows 8, select [ScanSnap Manager] →...
  • Page 31 Network Connection Click the [Maintenance] tab. Click in the displayed window. Click the [Yes] button. Click the [OK] button.
  • Page 32 Network Connection Disconnect the USB cable from the ScanSnap. The ScanSnap Manager icon in the notification area located at the far right of the task bar changes HINT l Using ScanSnap Wireless Setup Tool allows you to set up a wireless network at any time to connect the ScanSnap to a wireless LAN.

  • Page 33: Changing Settings After Connecting The Scansnap

    Network Connection Changing Settings after Connecting the ScanSnap Using ScanSnap Wireless Setup Tool, you can change the settings after connecting the ScanSnap to a computer or mobile device. When you install ScanSnap Manager, ScanSnap Wireless Setup Tool is installed at the same time. "Switching the Computer that Is to Be Used to Another Computer"...

  • Page 34: Switching The Computer That Is To Be Used To Another Computer

    Network Connection Switching the Computer that Is to Be Used to Another Computer Click the [Maintenance] tab. Click in the displayed window.

  • Page 35: Changing The Wireless Access Point That Is To Be Connected To The Scansnap

    Network Connection Changing the Wireless Access Point that Is to Be Connected to the ScanSnap Click the [Extended] tab. Click in the displayed window.

  • Page 36: Changing The Password For The Scansnap

    Network Connection Changing the Password for the ScanSnap Click the [Extended] tab. Click in the displayed window.

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting (Network Connection)

    [Help] → [Troubleshooting]. l ScanSnap Support Site (http://scansnap.fujitsu.com/g-support/en/) If you cannot solve the problem after referring to the above section, contact your FUJITSU scanner dealer or an authorized FUJITSU scanner service provider.

  • Page 38: When A Computer Is Not Connected To A Wireless Lan

    Network Connection When a Computer Is Not Connected to a Wireless LAN Perform the following procedure: In the [Wireless LAN setting] window (network list), select [Select wireless network]. From the [Network Name (SSID)] list, select the wireless access point to which you want to connect the ScanSnap, and click the [Next] button.
  • Page 39 Network Connection Click the [OK] button.

  • Page 40: When Connection To The Scansnap Fails Even If The Scansnap Is Connected To The Same Wireless Access Point

    Network Connection When Connection to the ScanSnap Fails Even If the ScanSnap Is Connected to the Same Wireless Access Point When connection fails even if the ScanSnap and the computer are connected to the same wireless access point, connect the ScanSnap to the computer manually in the following procedure: Right-click the ScanSnap Manager icon in the notification area located at the far right of the taskbar, and in the displayed menu, select [Connect by Wi-Fi].

  • Page 41: Starting Wireless Setup Tool

    Network Connection Starting Wireless Setup Tool Using ScanSnap Wireless Setup Tool allows you to set up a wireless network at any time to connect the ScanSnap to a wireless LAN. When you install ScanSnap Manager, ScanSnap Wireless Setup Tool is installed at the same time. Start ScanSnap Wireless Setup Tool in the following procedure: Connect the ScanSnap and the computer with a USB cable.

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