1 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE AS A NETWORK SCANNER

This chapter provides basic information that is necessary to use the machine as a network scanner.

NETWORK SCANNER FUNCTION

The network scanner function of the machine can be used to scan an original, create an image file, and send the file over a network to a computer, FTP server, or other destination. Scanning is also possible from your computer using a TWAIN-compliant application.

The network scanner function provides the following scanning modes.

Scan modes

☞3. BASIC PROCEDURE FOR TRANSMISSION IN SCAN MODE (page 27)

 

 

 

 

Scan to E-mail

Scan to FTP*1

Scan to Desktop*2

Scan to Network Folder*3

The scanned file is sent by e-mail.

The scanned file is sent to a specified directory of an FTP server.

The scanned file is sent to a specified folder on your computer.

The scanned file is sent to a shared folder on a Windows computer on the same network as the machine.

USB memory mode

The scanned file is sent to and stored in a USB memory device connected to the machine.

☞4. BASIC PROCEDURE FOR SCANNING IN USB MEMORY MODE (page 45)

Internet fax mode

The scanned file is sent as an Internet fax. Reception of Internet faxes is also possible.

☞5. BASIC PROCEDURE FOR TRANSMISSION IN INTERNET FAX MODE (page 62)

PC scan mode*4

A TWAIN-compliant application on a computer connected to the same network as the machine is used to scan a document or image.

☞9. SCANNING FROM A

COMPUTER (PC SCAN MODE) (page 126)

*1 When the file is sent, it is also possible to send an e-mail to a previously stored e-mail address to inform the recipient of the location of the file. (This is called "Scan to FTP (Hyperlink)".)

*2 To use Scan to Desktop, software must be installed from the "Sharpdesk/Network Scanner Utilities" CD-ROM that accompanies the machine (or that accompanies the network scanner expansion kit when the MX-2300G/2700G is used). For the procedures for installing the software, see the "Sharpdesk Installation Guide".

*3 Transmission is possible to computers running the following operating systems: Windows 98/NT 4.0/2000/XP/Server 2003 *4 The scanner driver must be installed from the "Software CD-ROM" provided with the machine. Operating systems that can

be used are Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/Server 2003.

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MX-4500N, MX-3500N, MX-2700G, MX-2300N, MX-3501N specifications

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