OUTLINE OF SC-Scan A

SC-Scan A is a software utility that allows you to use the scanner function via a network. On the machine, a device server has been installed. SC-Scan A recognises the device server and establishes the connection to the device (the scanner function). For details on connecting to and disconnecting from the scanner function, see "CONNECTING TO AND DISCONNECTING FROM THE SCANNER FUNCTION USING SC-Scan A" (p.46). SC-Scan A is automatically installed when the scanner driver of the machine is installed. For the procedure to install the scanner driver of the machine, see "INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE" in the Start Guide.

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1"Help" button

Click this button to display the "Online help" menu and "About SC-Scan A". You can view the Help or version information of SC-Scan A from the menu.

2"Option" button

Click this button to display the "Option" window. In the window, you can configure the settings for basic operation and screen display for SC-Scan A, and broadcast addresses.

3"Device server list" window

This list shows the device server and the device (the scanner function) with icons. For details on icons, see the "Online help" of SC-scan A.

4"Add to Favorites" button

Select the device (the scanner function) from the "Device server list" window and click the "Add to Favorites" button to register the scanner function to the "Favorites list" window. In the "Favorites list" window, you can configure advanced settings with the "Properties" button.

5"Search" button

Click this button to search the machine if not listed in the "Device server list" window.

6"Connect" button

Select the device (the scanner function) from the list and click the "Connect" button to connect to the scanner function.

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AR-5520N, AR-5516N specifications

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