About This Guide
This guide assumes you have a basic understanding of Windows. This includes how to start your computer, navigate within a Windows environment, and perform basic Windows functions such as copying, printing and moving documents. You should also be familiar with basic Windows terms and be able to work within Microsoft’s Internet Explorer.
For assistance in using Windows or Internet Explorer, refer to your Microsoft Windows user documentation.
Organization
This user’s guide is organized as follows:
Chapter 1, Overview
Introduces the Network Scanner Tool. It also contains information about guide organization, term definitions, computer requirements, supported copiers, Network Scanner Tool setup and directory structure.
Chapter 2, Preparing the Network
Intended for the Network Administrator. Explains the necessary steps that must be taken to configure the network before installing Network Scanner Tool.
Chapter 3, Installing the Network Scanner Tool
Explains how to install and set up the Network Scanner Tool.
Chapter 4, Using the Network Scanner Tool
Explains how to access, configure, and use the Network Scanner Tool.
Term Definitions
As you work with Network Scanner Tool, keep in mind how the following terms are used:
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Network Scanner | A software application used for TCP/IP scanning from your copier to your |
Tool | networked computer. |
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FTP | A protocol commonly used for transferring files over the network. |
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Process Definition | A Network Scanner Tool term used to specify the destination workstation and the set |
| of commands to be automatically performed on received images from a Sharp |
| multifunction copier with Network Scanner Expansion at your computer’s desktop. |
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FTP Port | The TCP/IP port used by the FTP server to monitor connections. This port can be |
| changed from the normal default to a custom value to avoid conflicts when more |
| than one FTP server is running on the same computer. |
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