Sharp OSA Open Systems Architecture - Manual (Page 2)

DISCOVER AN ENTIRELY
NEW WAY OF WORKING
Benefits at a glance...
• Seamless integration between your MFPs and network applications to automate tasks and save time.
• Centralised applications minimise set-up and installation on multiple MFPs.
• Streamlined workflow increases efficiency by reducing the number of individual tasks.
• Tighter integration between your IT assets maximises your return on investment.
• Faster deployment of new solutions with industry standard programming
In this demanding, ever more competitive world, having fast, easy access to critical
business systems is more important than ever. That used to mean sitting at your
workstation. But not any more.
A Sharp innovation, Sharp OSA ® (Open Systems Architecture) development platform,
allows users to control the power of their back-end systems right from the MFP
control panel. Thanks to Sharp OSA, the MFP has evolved into a bridge between your
applications and the way you use them, opening a whole new dimension of productivity
in the workplace.
With a Sharp OSA-enabled MFP you could, for example, scan an invoice, add your own
notes and transfer it to your accounts system for processing, all in a single operation
and without going anywhere near your PC. Couple that with rigorous access control
and detailed job accounting, plus a range of powerful productivity tools and you start
to see just what a difference a Sharp MFP will make to your business.
Sharp OSA has three soft keys, each of which extends the functionality of the MFP.
Application Integration Module lets users add data to scanned documents before
sending them directly to applications for processing or archiving.
Application Communications Module lets remote applications create, configure and
execute scanning and printing jobs on the MFP.
External Accounting Module tracks usage by individuals and workgroups, as well as
giving administrators the ability to restrict usage according to individual access rights.