User manual SHARP AL-2050/2060

[. . . ] AL-2050/2060 Online Manual Start Click this "Start" button. Introduction This manual describes the printer and scanner functions of the AL-2050/2060 digital multifunctional system. Note For information on the following topics, please refer to the Operation Manual for the digital multifunctional system. · Basic machine procedures (adding paper, replacing the TD cartridge, removing misfeeds, using peripheral devices) · Copier functions · Scanning from the operation panel of the machine · Specifications Where "AL-XXXX" appears in this manual, please substitute the name of your model for "XXXX". This manual refers to the Reversing Single Pass Feeder as the "RSPF". The screen images and procedures that appear in this manual are mainly for Windows XP. [. . . ] The inside of the frame that is created when you drag the mouse will be the scanning area. To cancel a specified scanning area and clear the frame, click anywhere outside the frame. Click to display the help file for the scanner driver. CONTENTS INDEX 20 2 1 2 SCAN Scanning from a WIA-Compliant Application (Windows XP/Vista) Place the original that you wish to scan on the document glass/RSPF. Note (part 1) If you are using Windows XP/Vista, 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. If you have WIA drivers for other devices installed in your computer, the "Select Device" screen will open. Select "SHARP AL-XXXX" and click the "OK" button. For information on setting an original for scanning, refer to "NORMAL COPYING" in the Operation Manual. Start Paint and then click the "File" menu and select "From Scanner or Camera". The scan screen of the WIA driver will appear. AL-XXXX CONTENTS INDEX 21 2 3 SCAN Scanning from a WIA-Compliant Application (Windows XP/Vista) Select the paper source and picture type, and click the "Preview" button. The preview image will appear. If you placed the original on the document glass, select "Flatbed" for the "Paper source". If you placed the original in the RSPF, select "Document Feeder" for the "Paper source" and specify the original size in "Page size". (part 2) Note If you select "Document Feeder" for the "Paper source" and click the "Preview" button, the top original in the RSPF is previewed. The previewed original is sent to the original exit area, so you will need to return it to the RSPF 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. 4 Click the "Scan" button. Scanning begins and the image is acquired into Paint. Use "Save" in your application to specify a file name and folder for the scanned image, and save the image. To cancel a scanning job after clicking the "Scan" button, click the "Cancel" button. CONTENTS INDEX 22 2 1 2 3 SCAN Scanning from the "Scanner and Camera Wizard" (Windows XP) Place the original that you wish to scan on the document glass/RSPF. (part 1) 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. 4 Click the "Next" button. For information on setting an original for scanning, refer to "NORMAL COPYING" in the Operation Manual. Click the "start" button, click "Control Panel", click "Printers and Other Hardware", and then click "Scanners and Cameras". Click the "SHARP AL-XXXX" icon and then click "Get pictures" in "Imaging Tasks". The "Scanner and Camera Wizard" will appear. CONTENTS INDEX 23 2 5 SCAN Scanning from the "Scanner and Camera Wizard" (Windows XP) Select the "Picture type" and "Paper source", and click the "Next" button. If you placed the original on the document glass, select "Flatbed" for the "Paper source". If you placed the original in the RSPF, 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. (part 2) Note If you select "Document Feeder" for the "Paper source" and click the "Preview" button, the top original in the RSPF is previewed. The previewed original is sent to the original exit area, so you will need to return it to the RSPF before starting the scanning job. To adjust the resolution, picture type, brightness and contrast settings, click the "Custom settings" button. 6 Specify a group name, format and folder for saving the image, and then click the "Next" button. To begin scanning, click the "Next" button. CONTENTS INDEX 24 2 7 SCAN Scanning from the "Scanner and Camera Wizard" (Windows XP) When scanning ends, the following screen will appear. Select the next task that you wish to perform, and then click the "Next" button. If you are ready to end the session, click "Nothing. I'm finished working with these pictures". (part 3) 8 Click the "Finish" button. The "Scanner and Camera Wizard" closes and the scanned image is saved in the specified folder. CONTENTS INDEX 25 2 SCAN Outline of Button Manager Button Manager is a software utility that allows you to use the scanner function at the machine. Button Manager allows you to configure six sets of scanning settings as a scan menu on the machine. To view Help for a setting, click the button in the upper right-hand corner of the window and then click the setting. To begin scanning using the machine's operation panel, settings must be established in the Control Panel after Button Manager is installed. [. . . ] ("Quick Scan" is not selected by default. ) - - Poor scanning quality. Operation Manual Operation Manual - CONTENTS INDEX 33 3 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Problem Cause and solution (part 6) Page If scanning is not possible, shut down your computer, turn off the machine's power switch, and unplug the machine's power cord. Next, start your computer, restore power to the machine, and try scanning again. If your application is not TWAIN/WIA compliant, scanning will not be possible. Scanning a large area in full color at high resolution results in a large amount of data and extended scanning times. [. . . ]