3 Scanning Overview

The flow chart shown below provides scanning overview.

Caution

The scanning feature can only be used with computers that are connected to the machine by a USB cable. If you are connected to the machine by a LAN connection, only the printer function can be used.

When scanning from TWAIN*1-compliant

When scanning from "Scanner and

Using the unit to begin scanning*

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or WIA*2-compliant application

Camera Wizard" (Windows XP/Vista)

 

 

 

Place the original in the scanning position

Reference: For more detail, refer to the "ORIGINAL PLACEMENT" in the Operation Manual.

Start up a Twain-compliant or WIA- compliant application, and select the unit's scanner driver.

Start up the "Scanner and Camera Wizard" from "Control Panel" in your computer.

Change the unit to scanner mode and select scan menu (SC1 to SC6) on the operation panel.

Set the scan preferences

Scanning

Reference: Scanning an Image from a TWAIN-Compliant Application, Scanning an Image from a WIA-Compliant Application (Windows XP/Vista)

Scanning

Reference: Scanning an Image from the "Scanner and Camera Wizard" (Windows XP/Vista)

Scanning

Reference: "USING THE SCANNER

MODE" in the Operation

Manual,

Outline of Button Manager

*1:TWAIN is an industry standard for interface of image data processing devices including scanners. By installing a TWAIN driver onto your computer, you can scan and work with images using a variety of TWAIN-compliant applications.

*2:WIA (Windows Imaging Acquisition) is a Windows function that allows a scanner, digital camera or other imaging device to communicate with an

image processing application. The WIA driver for this unit can only be used in Windows XP/Vista.

 

 

 

*3:To scan using the unit's operation panel, you must first install Button Manager and establish the

CONTENTS

 

 

appropriate settings in the Control Panel. For details, see "USING THE SCANNER MODE" in

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the Operation Manual.

INDEX

 

Note that not all scanner functions are available using Button Manager.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sharp AL-2020, AL-2040 manual Scanning Overview, Flow chart shown below provides scanning overview

AL-2040, AL-2020 specifications

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Both models are equipped with a user-friendly control panel that makes navigation easy. The LCD display provides clear visibility of settings, making it simple for users to adjust configurations and monitor the copier's status. Additionally, the AL-2040 features advanced finishing options, allowing users to execute tasks such as double-sided printing and stapling with ease, enhancing its utility within any office setting.

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