SERVICE MANUAL

CODE: 00ZARNS2//A1E

DIGITAL COPIER OPTION

NETWORK SCANNER
EXPANSION KIT

MODEL

AR-NS2

CONTENTS

[1] GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

[2] FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
[3] INTERFACE FOR USER AND ADMINISTRATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
[4] INSTALLATION, SETUP, ADMINISTRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
[5] SCAN AREA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
[6] UPGRADE AND MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
[7] NETWORK SYSTEM CONFIGURATION CONDITIONS . . . . . . . . . .5
[8] DESTINATIONS AND PRODUCT COMPOSITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
[9] SETUP PRODUCT KEYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
[10] SIMULATION SETUP LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
[11] LIST OF SETUP ENABLE CONDITIONS FOR EACH MODE . . . . . .5

Parts marked with are important for maintaining the safety of the set. Be sure to replace these parts with
specified ones for maintaining the safety and performance of the set.

SHARP CORPORATION

This document has been published to be used

for after sales service only.
The contents are subject to change without notice.

[1] GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

5. System configuration

This built-in network scan system realizes a highly efficient document

distribution with simple and easy operations.
SMTP

Major features

POP3
e-mail

The built-in network scan system has the following major functions:
An integrated solution with a multi-function machine (scanner) and
Sharpdesk

Sharpdesk

The minimum additional cost allows to use the network scan function.

FTP

Email distribution scan/network device

Sharpdesk

Distinct switch among scan, copy, fax, and print job

Network Scanner Tool

1. Built-in network scanner

FTP SERVER

This network scan system is provided with the "Scan and forward"
architecture, and sends documents to the following destinations:
User's desktop and Sharpdesk (by use of FTP)

FTP

Email receiver (by use of SMTP)

Scan to FTP

FTP server (by use of FTP)

The scanned data is stored in memory on the printer controller at the
SPF's nominal speed, and sent to the planned receiver through the
back channel of NIC socket interface.

2. User interface of Sharpdesk and Network

Scanner Tool
The first desktop software of this network scan system is Sharpdesk
and Network Scanner Tool.
Sharpdesk includes programs which control and edit image documents, convert into text files by use of OCR, and convert files of different types into one print document.
Network Scanner Tool include the FTP server which is provided with
a function to monitor reception of scanned data.
The icon in the system tray of the desktop of Windows 95/98/NT/Me/
2000 indicates this application. When a new file is detected in the
directory, this application sends a command to Sharpdesk to get
started and process the file.
Data stored by the Network Scanner Tool can be obtained also by
the TWAIN I/F.
Network Scanner Tool have the interface to specify or select the IP
address of the multi-function machine which is to be set by the user on
network scan. This interface is used to open the built-in server of the
machine with the user's Internet browser.

Summary
Item
Maximum Document
Size
Original Feeding
Speed
Page sequence of
multi page document
Optical Resolution
Output Resolution
Scan size setup

Scan capacity
Density
Output Mode
Mode (Image Type)

Format-Compression

3. Network scan user interface

The elements of network scanner control should be provided in two different positions as stated below.

A. Control panel of the multi-function machine

Selection of Destination profile is made by the user with the control
panel of the multi-function machine.

B. Web master tool

The system administrator and the user make settings of destination
profile, email receivers, desktop receivers for the email server, DNS
server, and FTP server, and other items related to administration and
installation through the built-in Web server.
These operations are performed with a Web browser.

4. Server software
This system depends on the FTP which is used by the user and the
SMTP mail server which is used.

Duplex
Stream feed
Destinations
(Integrations)

Scanner expansion kit

A3/WLT
23 page/min: AR-235 23-page series
27 page/min: AR-275 27-page series
1-N
400dpi
200,300,600dpi
Inch series: 11 17/8.5 14/8.5 11/
8.5 11R/8.5 5.5/8.5 5.5R/A4/A4R
AB series: A3/B4/A4/A5/A4R/B4/
8.5 11R/8.5 11/8.5 13
A4 60 pages
Auto
Manual (5 steps)
1bit
TEXT
TEXT & PHOTO
PHOTO
(Depending on all the setup densities.)
TIFF6.0: CCITT
G.3/G.4 Single/Mutipage TIFF
Uncompressed TIFF
PDF
G.3/G.4 Single/Mutipage PDF
Uncompressed PDF
Yes
Yes
Scan to desktop (FTP)
Desktop distribution scan
Scan to file server (FTP)
File server storage scan

User Interface
(Control Panel)
Client PC

Web Browser
Embedded Web Server

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Scan to e-mail (SMTP)

e-mail distribution scan
Display in LCD
Windows 95/98/NT
Windows 2000
Windows ME
Internet Explorer 5.01 or later
Netscape Navigator 4.0 or later
Yes
(Embedded)

Item
Network Protocols
Network protocols
(E-mail system)
LAN Connectivity
Client Software
Attached file type
E-mail System
Specify the Sender
(Setting "From" field)
Destination
ProfileSetting

Number of characters
to register a destination
Scan Profile Setting
International
(Localization)
(However, Sharpdesk
supports only
Japanese, English,
German, French,
Spanish, Dutch, Italian,
Swedish.)
Subject & Text
(Subject & Text/Scan to
e-Mail)

B. Desktop distribution scan

Scanner expansion kit

TCP/IP
SMTP

The network scanner sends back the document directly to the user's
desktop. At that time, the desktop application, Sharpdesk, is automatically booted. Use of Sharpdesk allows image view, correction, attachment of note, edit, character recognition (OCR), document save, and
conversion into PDF format. In addition, scan, print, send function (email, FAX), document combine, and boot of other application can be
made easily by use of the user interface. The option of image correction can be also set.

10Base-T
100Base-TX
Sharpdesk, PaperPort, DocuWorks,
other major desktop applications
TIFF
PDF
SMTP e-mail system
1

C. File server storage scan

This system allows the user to perform direct scan of documents for
any FTP server. This system controls the transfer by utilizing the user
ID, password, and directory information. The user can upload the
scanned files to the file server as one file or as plural files. An e-mail
address can be specified to transmit the hyperlink to the user.

Max. 200
500Byte 200 destinations
Simultaneous setting allowed:
100 destinations
(SCAN TO E-MAIL only)
Single-size 36 characters

2. Making of image file

The network scanner makes images in an industry standard format.
The system utilizes the hardware in the existing built-in system to the
maximum in order to make files in the maximum quality and at the
maximum efficiency.

Can be changed from the control panel of

the machine.
Japanese/English/American English/
German/French/Spanish/Dutch/Italian/
(Portuguese)/(Turkish)/(Greek)/Polish/
Hungarian/Czech/Finn/Norwegians/
Danish/Swedish/(Russian)

The file type, the resolution, and the mode can be changed. The following file formats are supported:
TIFF (Non-compressed or compressed G3/G4)
PDF (Non-compressed or compressed G3/G4)

[3] INTERFACE FOR USER AND

ADMINISTRATOR

Japanese/English/American English/
German/French/Spanish/Dutch/Italian/
(Portuguese)/(Turkish)/(Greek)/Polish/
Hungarian/Czech/Finn/Norwegians/
Danish/Swedish/(Russian)

The user interface, which controls the network scan operation, can be
operated simply and easily. The user and the administrator can use
two kinds of interface to change the operations. The Web interface is
mainly for the administrator, and the multi-function machine's interface
is for the user. The details are described later.

[2] FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS

1. Web interface

1. Image file distribution

This network scan system distributes scanned image data files to each
destination through the network. Transfer must be supported to the file
server, the mail server, and the client PC. To realize this, the system
must be provided with the following functions:
E-mail distribution scan: As an attached file in TIFF/PDF format

Administration of the network scanner is a part of the built-in HTTP

administration project planned for LEOPARD. The details of this operation are described in the Web Page specifications of LEOPARD. The
outline figure is shown below.

A. Screen composition
The screen is divided into two basic sections.

Desktop distribution scan

File server storage scan

Home

File server storage scan: The hyper link is sent by an e-mail simultaneously.

Network scanner

All file transfer operations should be performed by use of the following

standards:
Industry standard network protocol such as TCP/IP

Destination profile

Setup

Industry standard transfer system such as SMTP/E-mail and FTP

A. E-mail distribution scan

B. Destination profile screen

This system sends documents to an e-mail system by SMTP, and to a

receiver through the e-mail system. The network scanner supports the
following e-mail systems at the time of introduction to the market.

This screen is used to set the destination profile for the e-mail desktop
and the filer server. The destination profile includes information for
sending image files to the last positions. The profile is displayed on the
screen when the scan mode is started. The administrator can set a
password for protection of this section.

Microsoft Exchange
Lotus Notes
Novel GroupWise

C. Setup screen

Send Mail

This screen is protected by a password, and used to set the network

scan function. The following items can be set.
E-mail server
Return mail address
DNS server

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2. Multi-function machine interface

3. Packed items

The multi-function machine interface allows to select the scan mode

and the destination profile with the touch key and to start scanning.

This network scanner kit includes the following items in the package.

A. Profile base
The user selects the destination profile set by the built-in Web server,
and changes the scan setup by using the user interface of the multifunction machine. The user interface also has the operating mechanism to provide easy view of the profile list.

CD-ROM (Network Scanner Tool and Sharpdesk, Installer, Sharp

TWAIN driver, etc.)
Installation Manual and Instruction Manual (License numbers of 10
user clients of Sharpdesk are specified.)
Document set label (Orientation indication label)

B. Control panel design

This is the overall concept of the digital multi-function machine.

Orientation indication label A

Orientation indication label B

Operation flow

4. Installation procedure

Press the destination

select key.
Select the
scanner.

To use the scanner expansion kit, the print server card and the memory
module (128MB or above) are required.

Press the
START key.

If no memory module is additionally installed, the SDRAM module must

be installed.
To enable the scanner function, the product key must be obtained.

Set the scan

conditions.

1) Check the memory capacity of the AR-P11.

Print the configuration page by key operations on the operation
panel of the machine.
Check that the option memory is 128MB or above.
2) Prepare for enabling the network scanner function.

[4] INSTALLATION, SETUP,

ADMINISTRATION

To enable the system configuration, set the mode by key operations on the copier body.
Enter the product key.

The tools, which are supplied to control the network scanner installation, setup, and administration, should be simple and easy in operation, The printer board and NIC are regarded that they have been
installed and in operation prior to installation of the network scanner.
By installation of the printer board and NIC, the network parameters for
the scanner are set.

Enter the obtained product key with the 10-key to display if on the
LCD, and press the OK key.
The LCD displays "SCANNER KEY OK."

1. Network scanner installation

With the above procedures, the product key is set. To reset the
system, press the CA key and cancel the setting mode.

Check that the printer board and NIC have been installed.
The scanner function is allowed by entering the product key in the simulation.

3) Paste the label.

2. System setup by the system

administrator or user

Paste the label to the rear side of the document glass. If an SPF or
RSPF is installed, paste also the label on the SPF or RSPF.

Orientation
indication label A

A. Network scanner setup

The system administrator sets up some network scan parameters by
using a password-protected Web page. These parameters include the
FTP server identifying information and parameters and the SMTP
server information and parameters.

B. End user setup

The system administrator can make the following optional setups.
The end user can install Sharpdesk and the Network Scanner Tool
from an install CD or the network drive specified by the system administrator. These procedures may include complete installation of all the
proper software applications.

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Orientation indication label B

[5] SCAN AREA

5. Mounting the additional memory

1) Remove the shielding plate.

The scan area of transferred scan images is defined.

Remove the five screws and remove the shielding plate.

1. Definition of the scan area on the platen

Original (Example)

Scan setup size

(Normally detected
automatically)
(Scan area)
Set by edge reference.

Screws
Front

2. Definition of scan area when using SPF/

R-SPF

2) Mount the memory module.

Open the two pawls, insert the memory module by matching it to
the notch on the PWB, and then close the pawls.

Original (Example)

Scan setup size

(Normally detected
automatically)
(Scan area)
Set by center distribution.

SPF or R-SPF
Front

3. Definition of transferred image (in any

transfer system)
When sending the scan size specified above, the void area shown
below is provided for the sent image.

3) Reattach the shielding plate.

Reattach the shielding plate using the five screws.

2.5mm (White data area)

2.5mm
(White data area)

Scan setup size

(Scan area)

Scan setup area

(Scan area)

Screws

2.5mm (White data area)

2.5mm
(White data area)

[6] UPGRADE AND MAINTENANCE

Expanded memory for IMC, PCL (Advisable)
Maker
Memory Card Technology

Kingston Technology
Viking Components

Product name
DM864VS65804X-7AG
DM864VS65804X-75G
DM1665VS65804X-7AG
DM1665VS65804X-75G
KVR100X64C2/64
KVR133X64C3/128
VIK4642CL2
VIK8641CL2
VIK6642CL2

Capacity
64MByte
128MByte
64MByte
128MByte
32MByte
64MByte
128MByte

Dealers and distributors may place an order for additional software

license of Sharpdesk to the subsidiary. When a printer board must be
replaced, dealers and distributors can obtain a new product key based
on the serial number.
Uses, dealers, and distributors do not need to make setup for enabling
the network scanner again when the printer board firmware is
upgraded. The upgraded LEOPARD firmware will check that the network scanner function is enable or not before installing.

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[7] NETWORK SYSTEM

CONFIGURATION CONDITIONS

Printer expansion unit

Network expansion kit

To use the network scanner, the following configuration is required at

minimum.

Memory: 128MB (Added to the printer expansion kit)

(The printer expansion kit allows memory expansion up to 288MB. If
the scanner function is installed, 128MB is used for the scanner
only.)

AR-235/275 (Main body)

Scanner expansion unit

[8] DESTINATIONS AND PRODUCT COMPOSITION

Kit code
Destination
Application
(Sharpdesk/Network Scanner Tool installer)
License (CD-ROM)
Manual
Installation Manual

A1ARNS2
A1ARNS2
Japan

A3ARNS2E
A3ARNS2L
SEC/SECL/LAG

A3ARNS2EG
A3ARNS2LG
SCA/SCNZ/Europe/EX

A3ARNS2BP
A3ARNS2BI
China

Japanese

English

7 Languages

English

English/French/Spanish
7 Languages
English/French/Spanish
7 Languages
English/German/French/Spanish

English
Chinese
Chinese

Japanese
Japanese
Japanese

[9] SETUP PRODUCT KEYS

[10] SIMULATION SETUP LIST

1. Scanner unit expansion kit

A. Setup content
The product key is supplied by registering the manufacturing number
and the model name of the machine and the application number
attached to the scanner expansion kit via the Web site.
Enter the product key to the machine, and the scanner can be operated.
If, however, the setup enable conditions are not satisfied, inputs are
disabled.
When the product key is erroneously inputted:
When the function lock is canceled: the function lock turns to work.
When the function lock is working: the function lock is kept working.

B. Setup enable conditions

The printer expansion kit (including the standard equipment) should
be installed.
The network expansion kit (NIC) should be installed.
A RAM of 128MB or greater should be installed to the printer board.

Enter the soft key to the machine with SIM 26-10.

D. Function cancel display

When the diag menu or the key operator program menu is displayed,
the current machine state (the key is canceled or not) is displayed.

Regardless of the display position

AR-235
AR-275
SIM 26-10
SIM 26-14
SIM 26-12

[11] LIST OF SETUP ENABLE

CONDITIONS FOR EACH MODE
1. Printer install
Model
Scanner expansion kit
PS expansion kit
E-mail alert and status

AR-235
Setup
Setup
Setup

AR-275
Setup
Setup
Setup

AR-235
Setup
No setup
Setup

AR-275
Setup
No setup
Setup

2. Network install
Model
Scanner expansion kit
PS expansion kit
E-mail alert and status

C. Setup menu

Display content
ON: The function lock is working.
OFF: The function lock is canceled.

Model
Scanner expansion kit
PS expansion kit
E-mail alert and status

3. 128MB memory install

Scanner expansion kit
PS expansion kit
E-mail alert and status

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AR-235
Setup
No setup
No setup

AR-275
Setup
No setup
No setup

CAUTION FOR BATTERY REPLACEMENT

(Danish)
ADVARSEL !
Lithiumbatteri Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig hndtering.
Udskiftning m kun ske med batteri
af samme fabrikat og type.
Levr det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandoren.
(English)
Caution !
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer.
BATTERY DISPOSAL
CONTAINS MANGANESE DIOXIDE LITHIUM BATTERY
MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.
REMOVE THE BATTERY FROM THE PRODUCT AND
CONTACT FEDERAL OR STATE ENVIRONMENTAL
AGENCIES FOR INFORMATION ON RECYCLING
AND DISPOSAL OPTIONS.
BATTERY DISPOSAL
CONTAINS LITHIUM-ION BATTERY.
MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.
REMOVE THE BATTERY FROM THE PRODUCT AND
CONTACT FEDERAL OR STATE ENVIRONMENTAL
AGENCIES FOR INFORMATION ON RECYCLING
AND DISPOSAL OPTIONS.
(Finnish)
VAROITUS
Paristo voi rjht, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu.
Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan
tyyppiin. Hvit kytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden
mukaisesti.
(French)
ATTENTION
Il y a danger dexplosion s il y a remplacement incorrect
de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du
mme type ou dun type quivalent recommand par
le constructeur.
Mettre au rebut les batteries usages conformment aux
instructions du fabricant.
(Swedish)

VARNING
Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte.
Anvnd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent
typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren.
Kassera anvnt batteri enligt fabrikantens
instruktion.

(German)
Achtung
Explosionsgefahr bei Verwendung inkorrekter Batterien.
Als Ersatzbatterien drfen nur Batterien vom gleichen Typ oder
vom Hersteller empfohlene Batterien verwendet werden.
Entsorgung der gebrauchten Batterien nur nach den vom
Hersteller angegebenen Anweisungen.

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Quality & Reliability Control Center
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2001 April Printed