Sharp AR-M201 User Manual - Free PDF Download

Page 1 - Table of Contents for Network Expansion Kit Operation Manual

Outline of the manual covering introduction, setup, usage, troubleshooting, software installation, and specifications for the Sharp AR-NB2 A Network Expansion Kit.

Page 2 - Introduction and System Prerequisites

Introduction to the operation manual for the Sharp AR-M201 digital multifunctional system with an optional network expansion kit, including scope definition, prerequisites like Windows XP knowledge, warranty, and trademark acknowledgments.

Page 3 - Network Scanner Manual Table of Contents

Table of contents detailing topics for using a network scanner, including setup, operation, troubleshooting, software installation, and specifications.

Page 4 - Sending Scanned Documents to Destinations

Details on sending scanned documents to destinations such as FTP servers, connected computers, or email recipients, including data flow diagrams and requirements for software installation from a CD-ROM.

Page 5 - Web Page Configuration Access

Instructions for accessing the web page to configure the Network Scanner feature, including entering the IP address, using the Help function, and configuring SMTP, DNS, and destination addresses.

Page 6 - Web Interface User Interface

Description of the Sharp device's web page interface, detailing the menu frame, system information, scan management, admin mode, and navigation for viewing status and accessing functions.

Page 7 - Storing Scanning Settings

Procedure for storing scanning settings by creating, editing, or deleting scan modes, specifying parameters like color mode, resolution, file type, and compression, along with default values.

Page 8 - Storing Email Scan Destinations

Step-by-step instructions and a table detailing required fields for storing email destinations, such as name, email address, scan mode, and SMTP server configuration.

Page 9 - Configuring FTP Scan Destinations

Instructions for configuring and saving FTP destinations, including navigating to settings, entering hostname and credentials, and a table describing field purposes and constraints.

Page 10 - Storing Scan-to-Desktop Destinations

Setup process for storing scan-to-desktop destinations using the Network Scanner Tool, requiring fields such as Name, Hostname or IP Address, Port Number, Custom Index, and Password.

Page 11 - Storing Email Destinations as a Group

Steps to set up an email destination group for scanning, detailing required settings like name, initial text, custom index, email addresses, and scan mode.

Page 12 - Managing Transmission Destinations

Instructions for editing or deleting programmed transmission destinations and printing lists of these destinations using the network scanner's web interface.

Page 13 - Administrator Web Interface Functions

Menu options available in the administrator web interface, including Network Scanning, Passwords, Clock Adjust, Quick Setup, Security, Services, and LDAP, along with related configuration links.

Page 14 - Configuring Basic Network Scanning Settings

Instructions for setting basic network scanning parameters, including selecting transmission methods, setting file size limits, assigning file names, and configuring email subjects for scanned documents.

Page 15 - Configuring Server Settings via Quick Setup

Step-by-step instructions for configuring SMTP, DNS, and LDAP server settings using the Quick Setup feature, including entering server information and advanced configuration notes.

Page 16 - Web Page Password Protection

Instructions for setting passwords for administrators and users via the web page, including accessing settings, entering credentials, confirmation steps, and machine restart requirements.

Page 17 - Basic Network Scanning Procedure

Basic steps for using the network scanner function, including selecting scan mode, placing originals, choosing destinations and sizes, and initiating the scan operation.

Page 18 - Scanning Directly to Email

A six-step process for scanning documents directly to an email address, involving selecting scan mode, placing the original, entering the destination email, setting size, and starting the scan.

Page 19 - Sending Scanned Images via LDAP Email

Step-by-step guide for sending scanned images via email using an LDAP server address, including selecting mode, placing originals, choosing global address, entering search characters, and setting size.

Page 20 - Document Orientation for Scanning

Guidelines for properly orienting documents for scanning, covering placement on the glass or RSPF tray and using the numeric keypad for entering email addresses and search terms.

Page 21 - Troubleshooting Image Transmission Issues

Guidance for resolving common issues related to image transmission, such as clipped scans, unopenable files, FTP failures, email delivery problems, and slow transmission times, including causes and solutions.

Page 22 - Scan Settings and Error Code Troubleshooting

Advice on selecting appropriate color mode and resolution for scanned images to optimize file size, details on error codes (CE-00 to CE-12 and MEMORY FULL), and solutions for email transmission failures.

Page 23 - Scan to Email File Size Guidelines

Guidelines for using the Scan to Email feature, including estimated file sizes for text and photo originals at different resolutions/color modes, maximum recommended file size (2 MB), and methods for reducing file size.

Page 24 - Network Expansion Kit Reset Procedure

Instructions for checking the IP address and resetting the network expansion kit by holding the status button and powering on, noting that settings revert to factory defaults.

Page 25 - Included Software Components

Description of software included on the CD-ROM, including Sharpdesk (Desktop Document Management Software), Network Scanner Tool, and SHARP TWAIN AR/DM driver, detailing their scanning, editing, OCR, and network scanning capabilities.

Page 26 - Available User Guides

List of user guides available in the CD-ROM's Manual folder, including Sharpdesk Installation Guide, Sharpdesk User's Guide, Network Scanner Tool User's Guide, and SHARP TWAIN AR/DM User's Guide.

Page 27 - Software Installation Procedures

Step-by-step instructions for installing Sharpdesk and Network Scanner Tool software from a CD-ROM, covering system requirements and handling installation conflicts.

Page 28 - Sharpdesk Software Installation and Uninstallation

Instructions for installing and uninstalling Sharpdesk software on Windows systems using CD-ROM installation methods and the Control Panel uninstallation process.

Page 29 - Scanning Device Technical Specifications

Technical specifications of the scanning device, including supported file formats, scan destinations, compatible operating systems, network protocols, web browsers, and mail system requirements.

Page 30 - Instruction Manual Cover

Cover page for the instruction manual of the Sharp AR-NB2 A network scanner published by Sharp Corporation.