Properties...
: Allows you to change the scan properties and scan a document. See
"Scanning a
Document"
.
Drivers...
: Allows you to monitor the activity of the scan drivers.
MFP Ports Configuration
In this window, you can view the list of available MFP ports, check the status of each port and release a port
that is stalled in busy state when its owner is terminated for any reason.
Refresh
: Renews the available ports list.
Release port:
Releases the selected port.
Sharing Ports Between Printers and Scanners
Your printer may be connected to a host computer via the parallel port or USB port. Since the MFP device
contains more than one device (printer and scanner), it is necessary to organize proper access of "consumer"
applications to these devices via the single I/O port.
The Dell MFP driver package provides an appropriate port sharing mechanism that is used by Dell printer and
scanner drivers. The drivers address their devices via so-called MFP ports. The current status of any MFP port
can be viewed via the MFP Ports Configuration. The port sharing prevents you from accessing one functional
block of the MFP device, while another block is in use.
When you install a new MFP printer onto your system, it is strongly recommended you do this with the
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