Overview of the Bundled Software

This section describes the software that is required for the computer you want to connect the scanner to.

This product is bundled with the following software.

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The software can be downloaded and installed from the download site.

  • PaperStream IP driver

    The PaperStream IP driver is a scanner driver that conforms to the TWAIN standard. It supports scanners connected to a network.

    There are two types of PaperStream IP drivers.

    • PaperStream IP (TWAIN) for SP Series

      Conforms to the TWAIN standard. Used when you operate the scanner using TWAIN-compliant 32-bit applications.

    • PaperStream IP (TWAIN x64) for SP Series

      Conforms to the TWAIN standard. Used when you operate the scanner using TWAIN-compliant 64-bit applications.

      Regardless of your operating system, if the image scanning application that you are using is a 32-bit application, use PaperStream IP (TWAIN) for SP Series.

    For details, refer to the PaperStream IP driver Help.

  • Network Setup Tool for SP Series

    The following applications are included.

    These applications are used to connect the scanner to a network to make the scanner available.

    • Scanner Selection Tool

      Use this application to set a computer to be able to use the scanner connected to a network.

    • IP Address Setting Tool

      Use this application to set a scanner's IP address and scanner name.

    • Button Event Manager

      Use this application to specify an image scanning application to be launched when the scan/stop button is pressed.

    For details, refer to the Network Setup Tool for SP Series Help.

  • Software Operation Panel

    You can configure settings that are related to scanning documents and managing consumable parts.

    It is installed together with the PaperStream IP driver.

    For details, refer to Scanner Settings (Software Operation Panel).

  • Error Recovery Guide

    Use this application to display the status of the scanner and a solution for a problem if an error occurs in the scanner.

    It is installed together with the PaperStream IP driver.

    Solutions for problems can also be checked in Troubleshooting.

  • Error Recovery Guide (manual)

    This is a manual which describes solutions for errors notified by Error Recovery Guide.

  • PaperStream ClickScan

    A 32-bit image scanning application which supports PaperStream IP (TWAIN) for SP Series.

    You can scan documents in accordance with the simple scan settings and operations.

    When you log in to your computer, this application automatically starts up and resides in the notification area located at the far right of the taskbar.

    For details, refer to the PaperStream ClickScan Help.

  • Manuals

    Safety Precautions and the Operator's Guide are installed.

  • SP Series Online Update

    This application checks for the latest updates for the software that is installed on the computer, checks for firmware updates for the scanner that is connected to the computer, and applies them.

    For details, refer to the SP Series Online Update Help.