Riso HC5500 User manual

HC5500 Network Scan Quick Guide - V.1
RISO (UK) Limited
Using the
HC5500
Network Scan
Function
Getting Started Guide

Using the HC5500 Network Scan Function
Please Note
This guide descibes the Network Scan function for the
Riso HC5500 when fitted with the following RIP’s:
HC3R - 5000 (GDI)
PS7R - 9000 (Postscript)
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Using the HC5500 Network Scan Function
Introduction
The Riso HC5500 Network Scan function enables the user to convert
hardcopy into electronic data in a choice of file formats:
PDF (Portable Document Format)
This is a file format introduced by Adobe Corporation to allow electronic information to
be transferred between various types of computers. In order to view and print a PDF file you
will first need to have installed Adobe PDF Reader software on your computer, this is freely
available on the internet.
JPEG
The JPEG is a graphic format specifically developed for storing photographic images.
It has also become a standard format for storing images in digital cameras and displaying
photographic images on web pages. JPEG files sizes are normally significantly smaller than
those saved as TIFF due to the fact that they can be compressed.
TIFF
TIFF file formats are used for storing very large, high quality images. TIFF is the
favoured image format for many graphic applications including image manipulation programs
and desktop publishing software.
When using the Network Scan function the scanner is used to scan the
image in the format chosen with the resulting file stored on the HC5500’s RIP.
The stored files can then be access from and downloaded to any
computer on the same network for further integration into documents, archive
storage and email etc.
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Using the HC5500 Network Scan Function
Scanning in Hardcopy
In the opening page of the Touch Panel
select “Network Scan”
The “Main Setting” page will open
1). A number of options will be present including
Scanning Size and Colour Mode etc. which often
can be left in the defaults. (A4 and Colour)
2). It is important to select the appropriate format
for the scan which will greatly depend on its
eventual use - the available options are:
PDF
JPEG
TIFF
A brief description of these file format types can be
found on page 1
3), When scanning to “Network Scan” a user name,
job name and security code can be applied to the
job if required
A
B
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Using the HC5500 Network Scan Function
Scanning in Hardcopy
Further options can be found in
“Image Processing”
Important settings which will affect the overall file
size and quality are:
1). Resolution
This adjusts the resolution (quality) of the scanned
image and the file size of the data will increase with
the higher resolutions.
It is suggested that the lower resolutions be used
for scans intended for viewing only, archiving,
attachments and email etc.
Higher resolutions are more suited for photos
and images intended for inserting into desktop
publishing software or eventual printing.
2). Data Compression
When scanning using the PDF or JPEG settings
the file can be further adjusted for size by use of
compression.
Higher compression will reduce the file size and
quality of the image while lower compression will
retain more of the quality and overall size of the file,
the setting choice will depend on the intended use
of the data.
C
Once your data has been scanned into Network Scan please turn to pages 4 & 5 for
instructions on accessing the files and downloading to a computer
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Using the HC5500 Network Scan Function
Downloading Data to the Computer
4
On your computer open your web
browser:
1). Enter the IPAddress of the Riso HC5500.
2). Once this is entered the window illustrated
should open.
3). Select > Custom Settings
A
The “Custom Settings” menu will open.
The “Custom Settings” menu will open.
1). Select > Network Scan
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Using the HC5500 Network Scan Function
Downloading Data to the Computer
A list of all the files stored in
“Network Scan” will be displayed
1). Click the box of data to be downloaded
2). Select > Download.
C
1). Confirm Download by Selecting > Download
2). File can be opened to view or saved to your
computer
3). If Save option was chosen “Save as” box will
open to specify where file is to be saved.
D
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Using the HC5500 Network Scan Function