Sharp FONS2 Photo Scanner User Manual


 
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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: