Operation manual (for network scanner) LASER PRINTER Operation Manual (for network scanner) SHARP CORPORATION Be sure to become thoroughly familiar with this manual to gain the maximum benefit from the product. Before installing this product, be sure to read the installation requirements and cautions sections of the "Operation manual for printer operation and general information".
INTRODUCTION The optional Network Scanner Expansion Kit (AR-NS2) enables the machine to be used as a network scanner. Page 2 of the manual that accompanies the Network Scanner Expansion Kit (AR-NS2) contains an overview of the network scanner functions, general considerations, and an explanation of image sending methods. Please read the manual that accompanies the AR-NS2 before you read this manual. Both manuals explain only the network scanner functions of the product.
SETTINGS AND PROGRAMMING REQUIRED FOR THE NETWORK SCANNER FEATURE To use the Network Scanner feature, settings for the E-mail server, DNS server, and destination addresses must be established. To establish the settings, use a computer that is connected to the same network as the machine to access the machine's Web page. The Web page can be displayed with your Web browser (Internet Explorer 4.0 or later, or Netscape Navigator 4.0 or later).
SETTINGS AND PROGRAMMING REQUIRED FOR THE NETWORK SCANNER FEATURE BASIC SETTINGS FOR NETWORK SCANNING Click "Network Scanning" in the menu frame, and then establish the required settings. These settings should only be established by the network administrator. After entering the settings, be sure to click "Submit" to store them. For detailed information on setting procedures, refer to "Help".
SETTINGS AND PROGRAMMING REQUIRED FOR THE NETWORK SCANNER FEATURE SETTING UP DESTINATION INFORMATION To store the name and address of a destination in an auto dial key, click "Destination Management" or one of the transmission methods in the Web page menu frame. "Destination Management" can also be used to edit or clear stored destinations. A total of 500 destinations can be stored, including E-mail, FTP, Desktop, Internet-Fax, and Group destinations.
SETTINGS AND PROGRAMMING REQUIRED FOR THE NETWORK SCANNER FEATURE ■ Items common to all transmission methods when storing destinations • Full Name, Display Name Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be used to enter names in "Full Name" and "Display Name". For the maximum number of characters that can be entered, click "Help" in the menu frame. "Display Name" is the one-touch key name that is displayed in the touch panel of the machine.
CONDITION SETTING SCREEN OF SCANNER MODE The condition setting screen of scanner mode is displayed by pressing the IMAGE SEND key (refer to page 4 of "Operation manual (for copier)") while the print mode, copy mode, or job status screen appears in the touch panel. In the explanations that follow, it is assumed that the initial screen that appears after pressing the IMAGE SEND key is the condition setting screen (shown below).
CONDITION SETTING SCREEN OF SCANNER MODE ■ Address directory screen (alphabetically ordered) If you have set the initial screen to the address directory screen using the key operator program, the initial screen will appear as follows. Destinations stored using the Web page are grouped in indexes ( ) according to the letter entered in "Initial" for each destination, and the name entered in "Display Name" is displayed in the one-touch key ( ). READY TO SEND.
SENDING AN IMAGE BASIC TRANSMISSION METHOD 1 Make sure the machine is in scanner mode. When the IMAGE SEND key light is on, the machine is in scanner mode. If the light is not on, press the IMAGE SEND key. needed, adjust the exposure setting. 5 If(Refer to page 15.) The initial factory setting is AUTO. AUTO EXPOSURE STANDARD RESOLUTION AUTO 81/2X11 ORIGINAL 2 Load the original. 6 Touch the SENDER LIST key.
SENDING AN IMAGE 9 Touch the ADDRESS DIRECTORY key. The address directory screen appears. Using the document glass 11 Press the START key. The original is scanned and the READ-END key appears. ADDRESS DIRECTORY the one-touch key for the desired 10 Touch destination. READY TO SEND. SHARP CORPORATION T.P.S. SHARP GROUP FREQUENT USE ABCD EFGHI JKLMN OPQRS Refer to page 7 for information on using the address directory screen. The key you touched is highlighted.
SENDING AN IMAGE TRANSMISSION METHODS FOR SCAN TO E-MAIL (MANUAL ENTRY, BROADCAST TRANSMISSION) It is possible to manually enter the address of a Scan to E-mail destination, or select multiple destinations for a broadcast transmission. (These procedures are not possible when performing an Internet-Fax transmission.) First use the procedure in "Basic transmission method" on pages 8 to 9. steps 1 through 8 of 1 Perform transmission method" (pages 8 to 9). 2 "Basic 6 Touch the outer OK key.
SENDING AN IMAGE SCANNING AND TRANSMITTING A TWO-SIDED ORIGINAL A two-sided original can be automatically scanned and transmitted using the auto document feeder. Follow the steps below. sure the machine is in scanner mode and 1 Make then load the document in the auto document 4 Touch the OK key. You will return to the initial screen. feeder. 2 Touch the ORIGINAL key. When you touch the ORIGINAL key, check the original size displayed in the key.
SENDING AN IMAGE STAMPING SCANNED ORIGINALS (VERIFICATION STAMP FUNCTION) If the optional verification stamp unit has been installed on the scanner unit, you can have a pink fluorescent " " mark stamped on the edge of each original that is scanned using the auto document feeder. This feature does not operate for originals scanned on the document glass. NOTE When both sides of an original are scanned, only the front side of the original is stamped.
SCANNING SETTINGS (ORIGINAL SIZE, RESOLUTION, AND EXPOSURE) When sending an image, you can adjust the original size, resolution, and exposure settings as needed. MANUALLY SETTING THE SCANNING SIZE If you load an original that is not a standard size (such as an AB size), or if you wish to change the scanning size, touch the ORIGINAL key and set the original size manually. Perform the following steps after loading the document in the automatic document feeder or on the document glass.
SCANNING SETTINGS (ORIGINAL SIZE, RESOLUTION, AND EXPOSURE) SELECTING THE RESOLUTION After loading the original, you can adjust the resolution as needed for the type of original and the size of the letters on it. After loading the original in scanner mode, adjust the settings as explained below. The initial resolution setting is STANDARD. ■ Change the resolution. 1 Touch the RESOLUTION key.
SCANNING SETTINGS (ORIGINAL SIZE, RESOLUTION, AND EXPOSURE) SELECTING THE EXPOSURE After loading the original, you can adjust the contrast as needed for the darkness and type of the original. After loading the original in scanner mode, adjust the settings as explained below. The initial exposure setting is AUTO. ■ Change the exposure. 1 ■ Exposure settings Touch the EXPOSURE key. If the Fax Expansion Kit (AR-FX5) has been installed, the SPECIAL MODES key will appear in place of the EXPOSURE key.
PRIORITY TRANSMISSION OF A STORED JOB If you have an urgent transmission job and multiple transmission jobs have already been stored, you can give priority to the urgent job so that it will be transmitted immediately after the job currently being executed. This is done from the job status screen. For details on using the job status screen, refer to page 1-14 of "Operation manual (for printer operation and general information)". 1 Press the JOB STATUS key.
STORING, EDITING, AND CLEARING FROM THE TOUCH PANEL One-touch and group keys for Scan to E-mail and Internet-Fax, group indexes, and senders can also be stored, edited and cleared from the touch panel of the machine. STORING ONE-TOUCH KEYS (only addresses for Scan to E-mail and Internet-Fax) The touch panel of the machine can also be used to store destinations for Scan to E-mail and Internet-Fax.
STORING, EDITING, AND CLEARING FROM THE TOUCH PANEL 10 Touch the INDEX key. E-MAIL NAME the key name. 16 Check The characters appearing next to the NAME key will be displayed in the key. Only the first 18 characters of the name entered in step 6 will be displayed. If you need to change the name that will be displayed in the key, touch the KEY NAME key. If you do not wish to change REGISTRATION IS COMPLETED. the name, this step is not E-MAIL INTERNETnecessary.
STORING, EDITING, AND CLEARING FROM THE TOUCH PANEL EDITING AND DELETING ONE-TOUCH KEYS If you wish to delete a one-touch key or change the E-mail address, name, or other information programmed in a onetouch key, perform the following procedure. the CUSTOM SETTINGS key, touch the 1 Press ADDRESS CONTROL key, and then touch the the key corresponding to the information 4 Touch you wish to change (change the information in DIRECT ADDRESS key (refer to steps 1 to 3 on page 17).
STORING, EDITING, AND CLEARING FROM THE TOUCH PANEL PROGRAMMING A GROUP KEY Scan to E-mail and Internet-Fax destinations that have been stored in one-touch keys can be stored in group keys. Up to 300 destinations can be stored in a group key. To program a group key from the Web page, refer to page 4. NOTE Only one-touch key destinations can be stored in a group key.
STORING, EDITING, AND CLEARING FROM THE TOUCH PANEL EDITING AND DELETING GROUP KEYS If you need to delete group key or change its name or one of its stored destinations, perform the following procedure. the CUSTOM SETTINGS key, touch the 1 Press ADDRESS CONTROL key, and then touch the DIRECT ADDRESS key (refer to steps 1 to 3 on page 17). To edit a destination stored in a group key, touch the ADDRESS key. The following screen appears. DIRECT ADDRESS / AMEND/DELETE SELECT ADDRESS.
STORING, EDITING, AND CLEARING FROM THE TOUCH PANEL STORING SENDER INFORMATION Use this procedure to store the sender information (sender name and e-mail address) that is displayed when the recipient receives your e-mail. Information for up to 20 different senders can be stored. Select a sender from the stored senders using the touch panel of the digital copying machine when you send an image (page 8). The selected sender appears in the sender column of the recipient's e-mail software program.
STORING, EDITING, AND CLEARING FROM THE TOUCH PANEL STORING A GROUP INDEX You can assign any name up to 6 characters long to each of the USER indexes (USER 1 to USER 6). To perform this procedure from the Web page, refer to page 5. the CUSTOM SETTINGS key, and then 1 Press touch the ADDRESS CONTROL key (refer to steps 1 and 2 on page 17). a maximum of 6 characters for the index 4 Enter name. Use the key to clear the displayed name and then enter the desired name. When finished, touch the OK key.
TROUBLESHOOTING IF YOUR E-MAIL IS RETURNED If a Scan to E-mail or Internet-Fax is not successfully transmitted, an e-mail informing you of this fact is sent to the sender selected at the time of transmission. If this happens, read the e-mail and determine the cause of the error, and then repeat the transmission. IF A TRANSMISSION ERROR OCCURS If a transmission error occurs when you send a scanned image, a message informing you of the error and an error code will appear in the touch panel on the machine.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS This section explains the key operator programs that are related to the network scanner feature of the machine. For key operator programs that are related to the printer and copy functions of the machine, refer to KEY OPERATOR'S GUIDE and "Operation manual (for copier)". NOTE You may not be able to use all of the programs in the key operator program list. Programs that you can use will depend on what peripheral devices are installed on the machine.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS SETTING PROGRAMS The setting programs for the network scanner feature of the machine are explained here. Explanations of the setting programs used for the copy feature, setting programs used for the facsimile feature, and setting programs that are related to the printer feature can be found in the copy, facsimile, and printer manuals.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Scan to E-mail initial status settings The Scan to E-mail initial status settings let you adjust certain default settings for Scan to E-mail. The Scan to E-mail initial status settings are as follows: ●Default sender set ●Initial file format setting ●Compression mode at broadcasting PRINTING OUT SETTINGS Settings established with the key operator programs can be verified by printing them out. 1 Press the CUSTOM SETTINGS key.
SPECIFICATIONS For information on power requirements, power consumption, dimensions, weight, and other specifications that are common to all features of the machine, refer to page 6-2 of "Operation manual (for printer operation and general information)".
Operation manual for network scanner SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135.