Question : Can you scan documents over a network?

Hi,

Our company is trying to reach that "ever elusive" paperless office.  We have a question out at the moment asking about software, but this has raised another question...

"can we scan documents via the Local Area Network on one PC to a scan program on another pc?" (exactly like printer sharing but in reverse - (it seem logical that it must be possible considering the communication is equally quick receiving and transmitting).

Any ideas? - It either that or we have sheet feed scanners on all the pcs!

Answer : Can you scan documents over a network?

I don't think they offer a "trial" downloadable version of sharpdesk... but to give you some basic info on their various software packages, depending on your needs:

http://www.sharpusa.com/products/docsolutions/sharp_desk/
~ More of a personal doc filing system (sent to desktops)
http://www.sharpusa.com/products/docsolutions/liberty_doc2net/
~ Network Filing System (sent to network storage)

You need to probably contact a local sharp authorized dealer.  Theres a zip code finder at the bottom of the above link to find one.   The software only works with sharp equipment, so that may be a drawback for you, but it actually works well for us having an authorized dealer/experts that know the equipment should there be a problem with it.  The authorized dealer might also might be able to let you try out a sharp system to see if its what you need or not, some  offer lease deals, so you could lease the scanner for a month and test it on a few users to see if it would work for you.

Hope that helps.

Ryan