Step 4 Scan A Document; Local Scanning - Ricoh SP 311SFNw Getting Started Manual

STEP 4
capture hardcopy documents, e.g., invoices, contracts and photos, in digital form – making file
archival and sharing easy. Local scanning, also called "pull scanning," is used when the printer and
computer are connected via a USB cable. A document placed on the printer ADF or platen glass is
"pulled" using TWAIN-compliant software. Network scanning, also called "push scanning," is used
when the printer and computer is connected to the network, either using a network (Ethernet)
cable or wireless LAN. The document is "pushed" from the printer control panel, via the [Scanner]
key, and routed to a shared network folder.

4.1 Local Scanning

Again, local scanning is supported when the printer is directly connected to your computer via a USB
cable. The USB TWAIN driver and TWAIN-compliant software must be installed first. Documents can then
be "pulled" from the printer's ADF or platen glass to your computer.
Important:
Windows Fax and Scan utility is used for illustration purposes.
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Scanning is initiated from the software application, not the printer control panel, i.e., you cannot press
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[Scanner]  [Start] buttons on the printer. That operation is reserved for
To perform a local scan, proceed as follows:
1. Place document face up on ADF or face down on platen glass.
2. Open scanning program, click [Start]  [All Programs]  [Windows Fax
and Scan].
RICOH SP 311SFNw B&W Multifunction Laser Printer
Scan a Document
The RICOH SP 311SFNw supports local and network scanning. This enables you to
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network scanning only.
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