Before Using The Machine As Anetwork Scanner; Network Scanner Function - Sharp MX-2300N Guide Scanner Manual

BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
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AS A NETWORK SCANNER
This chapter provides basic information that is necessary to use the machine as a network scanner.

NETWORK SCANNER FUNCTION

The network scanner function of the machine can be used to scan an original, create an image file, and send the file
over a network to a computer, FTP server, or other destination. Scanning is also possible from your computer using a
TWAIN-compliant application.
The network scanner function provides the following scanning modes.
Scan modes
Scan to E-mail
The scanned file is sent by
e-mail.
Internet fax mode
The scanned file is sent as an Internet
fax. Reception of Internet faxes is also
possible.
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5. BASIC PROCEDURE FOR
TRANSMISSION IN INTERNET
FAX MODE (page 62)
*1 When the file is sent, it is also possible to send an e-mail to a previously stored e-mail address to inform the recipient of the
location of the file. (This is called "Scan to FTP (Hyperlink)".)
*2 To use Scan to Desktop, software must be installed from the "Sharpdesk/Network Scanner Utilities" CD-ROM in the
network scanner expansion kit that accompanies the machine. For the procedures for installing the software, see the
"Sharpdesk Installation Guide".
*3 Transmission is possible to computers running the following operating systems: Windows 98/NT 4.0/2000/XP/Server 2003
*4 The scanner driver must be installed from the "Software CD-ROM" provided with the machine. Operating systems that can
be used are Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/Server 2003.
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3. BASIC PROCEDURE FOR TRANSMISSION IN SCAN MODE
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Scan to FTP*
The scanned file is sent to a
specified directory of an FTP
server.
Scan to Desktop*
The scanned file is sent to a
specified folder on your
computer.
USB memory mode
The scanned file is sent to and stored in a
USB memory device connected to the
machine.
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4. BASIC PROCEDURE FOR SCANNING IN USB
MEMORY MODE
PC scan mode*
A TWAIN-compliant application on
a computer connected to the same
network as the machine is used to
scan a document or image.
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9. SCANNING FROM A
COMPUTER (PC SCAN MODE)
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(page 27)
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Scan to Network Folder*
The scanned file is sent to a
shared folder on a Windows
computer on the same
network as the machine.
(page 45)
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(page 126)
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