Sharp MX 4501N Quick Start Guide - Page 58

NETWORK SCANNER FUNCTION You can send a scanned image file to various destinations using the network scanner function of the machine. The network scanner function has the following modes. Scan modes Scan to E-mail The scanned file is sent by e-mail. Scan to FTP The scanned file is sent to a specified directory on an FTP server. Scan to Network folder The scanned file can be sent to a shared folder on a computer on your network. Transmission is possible to computers running the following operating systems: Windows 98/NT 4.0/2000/XP/Server 2003 Scan to Desktop The scanned file is sent to a specified folder on your computer. (To use Scan to Desktop, software must be installed from the "Sharpdesk/Network Scanner Utilities" CD-ROM that accompanies the machine. For the procedures for installing the software, see the Sharpdesk Installation Guide.) Internet Fax mode A fax can be sent via the Internet. This function requires the expense of an Internet connection, however, if you already have Internet service or frequently send faxes, this function can help reduce communication costs. USB Memory mode The scanned file is sent to and stored in a USB memory device*1 connected to the machine. PC Scan mode You can scan an original using a TWAIN*2 compliant software application on a computer on the same network as the machine. When you intend to edit the scanned image, it is convenient to be able to perform the scan operation from your computer. To use PC Scan mode, 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. *1 A USB memory device is a storage device that is connected via a USB interface. *2 TWAIN is an interface standard used for scanners and other image input devices. When the TWAIN driver is installed on your computer, you can use any TWAIN-compliant application to scan an image. 56