Installing the Network Scanner Software

Installing the Network Scanner Software

To use the Scan to Desktop function, the following two software programs must be installed in your computer (the destination computer for Scan to Desktop). The programs are installed from the CD-ROM that comes with the network scanner expansion kit.

Sharpdesk (Desktop Document Management Software)

Network Scanner Tool

Note: Sharpdesk can be installed and used in 5 computers. If you need to install Sharpdesk in more than 5 computers, please contact your Sharp dealer.

Software Programs

For detailed information on each of the software programs, please refer to the user's guides on the CD-ROM.

Sharpdesk (Desktop Document Management Software)

Sharpdesk lets you manage a variety of electronic information such as scanned image data from the network scanner or documents created using word processing or spreadsheet application software. Some of the important features of Sharpdesk are:

Sharpdesk works with your scanner to let you read paper documents into your computer using a full-featured set of scanning controls and options.

Sharpdesk makes editing of your images and documents quick and easy.

A text image scanned into Sharpdesk can be converted into editable text for use with your favorite word processor. Sharpdesk uses an advanced Optical Character Recognition (OCR) engine that even preserves your document layouts.

Note: For the best results, set the resolution to ULTRA FINE when scanning a document for OCR conversion.

Network Scanner Tool

This is a utility that helps you use Scan to Desktop. It configures the necessary settings in the network scanner and client computer to receive data. In addition, Network Scanner Tool will automatically start Sharpdesk when image data is received. The scanned image received by your computer can be:

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