Basic Remote Scanning2-18Basic Operations2Basic Remote ScanningRemote Scanning is a scanning method in which scans are loaded to aTWAIN-compliant application (such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, andMicrosoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint 2000 or later) on your computer desktop. Thissection describes the flow of basic remote scanning operations.IMPORTANT• If you want to use the machine as a network scanner, it must be connected to a computerover an IPv4 network.• Color Network ScanGear, the application software for remote scanning, is compatiblewith the Windows operating systems only. For more information, see the NetworkScanGear Guide.• A TWAIN-compliant application is required to perform remote scanning.• Before remotely scanning your originals, you must set the machine configurations, andinstall the scanner driver in the computer. For more information, see “Setting Up theConnection,” on p. 1-18, and “Before Using the Remote Scan Function,” on p. 1-27.NOTE• For instructions on turning ON the machine, see “Main Power and Control Panel Power,”on p. 1-15.• The quality of scans may deteriorate if the platen glass is dirty. Always keep the platenglass clean.• Do not touch the optional feeder or platen cover while scanning. Rocking the feeder orplaten cover may distort the image being scanned.• For more information on the Remote Scan function, see the Network ScanGear Guide.1 Press the appropriate keys in accordance with the messagesdisplayed on the LCD display.If there are no messages displayed, proceed to step 2.● If the message appears:❑ Enter the Department ID and password.For help, see step 1 of “Basic Copying,” on p. 2-12.● If the message appears:❑ Enter your User ID and password.For help, see step 1 of “Basic Copying,” on p. 2-12.