Selecting the Network Scanner to be Used
Before scanning originals from a computer with Color Network ScanGear, you need to select the machine for scanning using ScanGear Tool. Configure the ScanGear Tool settings as described below.
You do not need to configure the settings at each scanning operation, as these settings are automatically saved.
note:
- The ScanGear Tool cannot be started at the same time as the Color Network ScanGear driver.
- ScanGear Tool is installed together with the Color Network ScanGear driver.
1. On the [Start] (or [ 
]) menu, point to [Programs] (or [All Programs]) m² [Color Network ScanGear] m² click [ScanGear Tool].
The ScanGear Tool starts.
2. Select the scanner to be used.
If you want to search for scanners:
1. Click [Discover].
The ScanGear Tool searches for scanners on the network, and the results are displayed in the list.
2. Click the scanner to be used in the list m² click [Select].
Information for the selected scanner appears under [Selected Scanner].
note:
- Only scanners on the same subnet (network with the same network ID) as your computer are displayed in the list.
- After selecting the scanner, you can click [Test Connection] to check that the selected scanner can be used.
If you want to select the scanner using the IP address:
1. Click [Address].
The [Address] dialog box appears.
2. Enter the IP address or host name in [IP Address or Host Name] m² click [OK].
For the machine connected to an IPv4 network, enter the IP address in a "XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX" format.
'XXX' represents a decimal number from 0 to 255. Available characters are numerics (0 to 9) and periods (.).
Information for the selected scanner appears under [Selected Scanner].
note:
- It is possible to specify an IP address outside the subnet.
- After selecting the scanner, you can click [Test Connection] to check that the selected scanner can be used.
3. Click [Exit].
The settings are saved and the ScanGear Tool is closed.
