Sharp Mx 4100n Owners Manual

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This chapter provides detailed explanations of the procedures for using the scanner function and the Internet fax function.
BEFORE USING THE MACHINE AS A 
NETWORK SCANNER
NETWORK SCANNER FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5-3
PREPARATIONS FOR USE AS A NETWORK 
SCANNER  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5-5
 MAKE SURE THE MAIN POWER SWITCH 
IS IN THE ON POSITION  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5-5
 CHECKING THE DATE AND TIME . . . . . . . . . .  5-5
 STORING SENDER...

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SPECIAL MODES
SPECIAL MODES  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5-71
STORING SCAN OPERATIONS (Programs)  . . . .  5-73
ERASING PERIPHERAL SHADOWS ON THE 
IMAGE (Erase) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5-75
SCANNING AN ORIGINAL AS TWO 
SEPARATE PAGES (Dual Page Scan) . . . . . . . . .  5-77
SENDING AN IMAGE AT A SPECIFIED TIME 
(Timer Transmission)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5-79
WHITENING FAINT COLORS IN THE IMAGE...

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This section provides information that you should know before using the machine as a network scanner.
NETWORK SCANNER FUNCTION
The network scanner function of the machine can be used to scan an original, create an image file, and send the file 
over a network to a computer, FTP server, or other destination. Scanning is also possible from your computer using a 
TWAIN-compliant application.
The network scanner function provides the following scanning modes.
☞ SENDING AN...

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☞ SENDING AN IMAGE IN USB MEMORY MODE  (page 5-35)
USB Memory Scan
The scanned file is sent to and stored in a USB memory device connected to the machine.
To use the Internet fax function, the Internet fax expansion kit must be installed.
☞ SENDING A FAX IN INTERNET FAX MODE  (page 5-41)
Internet fax transmission
The scanned file is sent as an Internet fax. Reception of Internet faxes is also possible.
The machine supports Direct SMTP, which lets you directly send...

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PREPARATIONS FOR USE AS A NETWORK 
SCANNER
MAKE SURE THE MAIN POWER SWITCH IS IN THE 
ON POSITION
The main power is on when the main power indicator on the right side of the operation panel is lit.
If the main power indicator is not lit, the main power is off. Switch the main power switch to the on position and press 
the [POWER] key ( ) on the operation panel.
If the Internet fa x function will be used, and in particular if receptio n or timer transmission will take...

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SETTINGS REQUIRED IN THE WEB PAGES
To use scan mode and Internet fax mode, the basic network scanner settings, server settings such SMTP and DNS 
server settings, and sender addresses must be configured in the Web pages.
Server settings
To configure server settings, click [Network Settings] and then [Services Settings] in the Web page menu. 
(Administrator rights are required.)
Basic network scanner settings
To configure network scanner settings, click [Application...

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STORING A DESTINATION FOR SCAN TO DESKTOP
To store your computer in the machine as a destination for Scan to Desktop, Network Scanner Tool must be installed 
from the Sharpdesk/Network Scanner Utilities CD-ROM that accompanies the machine. To scan an image to your 
computer, Network Scanner Tool must be running on your computer.
INSTALLING NETWORK SCANNER TOOL
To install Network Scanner Tool, see the Sharpdesk Installation Guide that accompanies the machine. When a...

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BEFORE SENDING TO A DIRECT SMTP ADDRESS
The machine supports Direct SMTP, which lets you directly send Internet faxes within your company without using a 
mail server. For the procedure for storing a Direct SMTP address in the address book, see STORING DESTINATION 
ADDRESSES FOR EACH SCAN MODE IN THE ADDRESS BOOK (page 5-6). Stored Direct SMTP addresses are 
included in the address book for Internet fax mode. 
If the destination is busy
If the destination is busy, the...

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BASE SCREEN
Scan mode, USB memory mode, Internet fax mode, and PC scan mode are used by selecting operations and settings in 
the base screens of those modes. To display the base screen of a mode, touch the [IMAGE SEND] key in the touch 
panel and then touch the tab of the mode that you wish to use.
(1) Mode select keys
Use these keys to switch between copy, image send, and 
document filing modes.
To use scan mode, USB memory mode, Internet fax 
mode, PC scan mode, or...

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(7) Customized keysThe keys that appear here can be changed to show 
settings or functions that you prefer.
☞Customizing displayed keys  (page 5-11)
(8) [Preview] key Touch to check the image that will be sent in the touch 
panel before transmission.
☞CHECKING THE IMAGE TO BE TRANSMITTED 
(Preview)  (page 5-69)
(9) [Resend] key/[Next Address] key
The destinations of the most  recent 8 transmissions by Scan 
to E-mail, fax and/or Internet fax are stored. Touch this key...