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Preview screen
Preview window
Click the Preview button in the Set-up 
screen to display the scanned image. You 
can specify the scanning area by dragging 
the mouse inside the window.
Auto Scan Area Adjustment button
Click when the preview screen is displayed to 
automatically set the scanning area.
Click the Auto Scan Area 
Adjustment button to adjust 
the scanning area 
automatically.Entire preview screen
Brightness/Contrast button
Click to change to the Brightness/Contrast 
screen and adjust the brightness and 
contrast settings for scanning.
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If you are using Windows XP, you can use the WIA driver to scan from Sharpdesk, Paint and other WIA-compliant 
applications. The procedure for scanning using Paint is explained in the following.
1Place the original you wish to scan on the original 
table/RSPF/SPF.
Reference:For information on setting an original for scanning, refer
to ORIGINAL PLACEMENT in the Operation Manual.
2After starting Paint, click the File menu and select 
From Scanner or Camera.
The scan screen of the WIA driver will appear.
Click here.
Note
If you have WIA drivers for other devices installed 
in your computer, the Select Device screen will 
open. Select SHARP AR-XXXX (where XXXX is 
the model name of your unit) and click the OK 
button.
Click here.
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3Select the paper source and picture type, and click 
the Preview button.
The preview image will appear.
If you placed the original on the original table, select 
Flatbed for the Paper source.
If you placed the original in the RSPF/SPF, select 
Document Feeder for the Paper source and specify 
the original size in Page size.4Click the Scan button.
Scanning begins and the image is acquired into Paint.
Use Save in your application to select a file name and 
folder for the scanned image, and save the image.
To cancel your scanning job after clicking the Scan 
button, click the Cancel button.
Note
!If you select Document Feeder for the Paper 
source and click the Preview button, the top 
original in the RSPF/SPF is previewed. The 
previewed original is sent to the original exit 
area, so you will need to return it to the RSPF/
SPF before starting the scanning job.
! To view Help for a setting, click the ( ) button 
in the upper right-hand corner of the window 
and then click the setting.
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The procedure for scanning with the Scanner and Camera Wizard in Windows XP is explained here. The Scanner 
and Camera Wizard lets you scan an image without using a WIA-compliant application.
1Place the original you wish to scan on the original 
table/RSPF/SPF.
Reference:For information on setting an original for scanning, refer
to ORIGINAL PLACEMENT in the Operation Manual.
2Click the start button, click Control Panel, click 
Printers and Other Hardware, and then click 
Scanners and Cameras.
3Click the SHARP AR-XXXX (where XXXX is the 
model name of your unit) icon and then click Get 
pictures in Imaging Tasks.
The Scanner and Camera Wizard will appear.
4Click the Next button.
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5Select the Picture type and Paper source, and 
click the Next button.
If you placed the original on the original table, select 
Flatbed for the Paper source.
If you placed the original in the RSPF/SPF, select 
Document Feeder for the Paper source and specify 
the original size in Page size.
You can click the Preview button to display the 
preview image.6Specify a group name, format and folder for saving 
the image, and then click the Next button.
JPG, BMP, TIF or PNG can be selected for the format. 
To begin scanning, click the Next button.
Note
!If you select Document Feeder for the Paper 
source and click the Preview button, the top 
original in the RSPF/SPF is previewed. The 
previewed original is sent to the original exit 
area, so you will need to return it to the RSPF/
SPF before starting the scanning job.
! To adjust the resolution, picture type, brightness 
and contrast settings, click the Custom 
settings button.
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7When scanning ends, the following screen will 
appear. Select the next task you wish to perform, 
and then click the Next button.
If you are ready to end the session, click Nothing. Im 
finished working with these pictures.8Click the Finish button.
The Scanner and Camera Wizard closes and the 
scanned image is saved in the specified folder.
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Button Manager is a utility software to link scanning functions to the SCANNER key on the unit. This software enables 
you to set scanning functions to six different scan menus, which will be linked the SCANNER key on the unit.
Reference:To begin scanning using the units operation panel, settings must be established in the Control Panel after the Button Manager  is 
installed. For information on installing the Button Manager, establishing the Control Panel settings, and scanning using the un its 
operation panel, see USING THE SCANNER MODE in the Operation Manual.
The functions of Button Manager are shown below.
You can specify and change your six scan menu options from six functions. Refer to  Button Manager Settings
 to specify 
and change the scan menu options.
Ta b
Click to set scan menu 
options.
Application Selection area
Select the start-up application here.
Help button
Click this button to display the help file 
for Button Manager. 
Apply button
Click to save your settings without 
closing the dialog box.
Cancel button
Click this button to exit 
the dialog box without 
making any changes to 
the settings.
OK button
Click to save your 
settings, and exit the 
dialog box.
Note
Some applications may limit 
your choice of settings. 
Scan Setup area
Set the scan conditions.
Note
Close the source application before using the SCANNER key on 
the unit.
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After being installed, Button Manager normally keeps active under the Windows operating system. Follow the steps 
shown below to set scan options as you like.
For details on the settings in the setting screen of Button Manager, see Button Manager Help.
1Right-click the Button Manager icon ( ) on the task 
bar.
2Select Settings from the displayed pop-up menu.
The setting screen of Button Manager will open.
Reference:Outline of Button Manager
3Click the tab of the scan menu you want to set up.
4Set up the start-up application in the Application 
Selection area.
Reference:Outline of Button Manager
5Set up the Color Mode, Edge and other scan 
settings in the Scan Setup area.
Reference:Outline of Button Manager
6Click the OK button.
You have completed the settings.
Note
If the Button Manager icon does not appear on the 
task bar, click the start button, select All 
Programs (Programs on Windows 98/Me/2000), 
select SHARP Personal MFP series, and then 
click Button Manager to start Button Manager.
Note
When SPF is selected in the ScanMenu, only 
the original loaded in the RSPF/SPF can be 
scanned. If an application other than Sharpdesk 
is selected in the Application Selection area, 
only one original can normally be scanned. If 
Sharpdesk is selected, multiple originals can be 
scanned.
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When any trouble has occurred in the unit, first, verify whether you can make a copy or not with the unit. Check the 
items shown below when the unit does not work properly but it can make a copy.
Reference:If any copier trouble occurs, refer to TROUBLESHOOTING in the Operation Manual.
If you fail to solve the problem after verifying all the items listed above, please 
contact your authorized SHARP service center.
Note
Make sure that the unit is not working. You cannot print from your computer or scan from the unit while the unit is 
making copies.
Caution
The units scanning function can only be used if the unit is connected to your computer with a USB cable.
Check Your  Computer
Plug and Play Screen does not Appear (when the USB is connected)
Failed to Install the MFP Driver (Windows 2000/XP)
Check the Connection between 
the Unit and Computer
A
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B
What type of trouble do 
you have?
• Printing trouble
  Scanning trouble
B
A
Faint, Uneven or Smeared Print Output
Characters or Graphics are not Printed in Correct Position
Nothing Prints
Uninstalling SHARP Personal MFP Series Software
Printing trouble
When one of the troubles listed below occurs while 
printing, check the corresponding item.
Poor Scanning Result
The Scanned Image is Incorrectly Positioned
Unable to Scan the Image
Uninstalling SHARP Personal MFP Series Software
Scanning trouble
When one of the troubles listed below occurs while 
scanning data, check the corresponding item.
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CHECK1Is the interface cable compatible with the 
unit and computer?
Interface cables compatible with this unit are USB 
and parallel cables. Check which type of cable is 
supported by your computer, and then purchase 
one of the following cables accordingly:
USB cable
Shielded twisted pair cable (6 feet Max.: high-speed 
transmission equivalent)
Parallel interface cable
IEEE 1284 - Shielded type bi-directional parallel 
interface cable (6 feet Max.)
CHECK2Is the interface cable connected securely?
Check if the interface cable is securely plugged into 
the connectors of the unit and computer. It is also 
advisable to ensure that the connector pins are not 
bent.
Reference: See CONNECTING THE INTERFACE 
CABLE in the Operation Manual for more 
details on interface connection.
CHECK3Are any other USB peripherals being 
connected along with the unit?
If other USB peripherals are connected through the 
same hub, disconnect them to see if the problem 
still exists.
If the USB cable becomes disconnected
If the USB cable becomes disconnected, even only once during 
the units operation, then printing and scanning may be 
disrupted.
If this occurs, check the USB cable and ensure that it is 
securely connected, then restart the computer.
Caution
The units scanning function can only be used if 
the unit is connected to your computer with a 
USB cable.
Check the Connection between the Unit and Computer