Specifications

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Data Flow
Scanning Functions: Sending Data over the Network with the Copier and Scanner (MFP models
only)
• DSDK applications are capable of utilizing the scanning features of the MFP Copier and Scanner.
For an overview of the MFP Copier and Scanner operations, please refer to Copier (MFP Models
Only) and Scanner (MFP Models Only).
• The Image Library calls the ECS, MCS (IMH) and SCS service layers via the VAS and GW-API,
after which Scanner or Copier operations are initiated (e.g. Scanning HDD storage Loading
from memory Printing). The Image Library is a static library, and is contained within the SD card
along with the SD application(s). The application generates and controls its user interface by calling
the operation panel control I/F (OCS).
• When sending a scanned image stored in the machine over the network to a network-connected
server or client station, the raw file is read out of HDD memory and then converted from
Ricoh-original format to Unix FFS (Fast File System) format. The image data is converted to TIFF,
JPEG or PDF format, after which the SDK application transmits the entire file over the network
using the NCS (Type 1) or by opening its own unique socket (Types 1 and 2).
FAX Functions (MFP models only)
• Of the several FAX transmission features provided by the FCS (Fax Control Service), SDK
applications are allowed to utilize the LAN FAX feature only. Therefore, as the MFP only allows
LAN FAX to send to one destination at a time, the SDK application is not able to utilize such
features as Broadcasting or Batch Transmission.
• With FAX reception, SDK applications are able to access FAX images that have been received and
stored in the MFP HDD, and then transfer them to DeskTopBinder or Desk Top Editor for
Production.
Note: Incoming FAX images are automatically stored to the HDD when “Store Incoming Faxes” is
enabled.
• When the FCU (Fax Control Unit) receives an incoming FAX, a notification is sent to the FCS,
which then writes the incoming data to the work area of the HDD. The FCS informs libFAX that a
transmission has been received, after which libFAX is able to access the file and retrieve it from the
HDD. If the file is to be transferred to DeskTopBinder or Desk Top Editor For Production, it is
converted to TIFF format and then sent to its destination.