OPEN SYSTEMS ARCHITECTURE (OSA)

Sharp OSA is an easy-to-implement command and communication protocol between the Sharp OSA enabled MFP and an external server-based business application. The server application can remotely control the display functions on the Sharp MFP in a real time operation. This allows for a user to initiate a multi-step or sequenced workflow operation directly from the MFP. This effectively allows the user to hold an interactive session with the server application. In essence, the Sharp MFP becomes a data input and/or output terminal for the application allowing the user to interact with the application via the MFP's LCD control panel. It is important to note that the application does not run on the Sharp MFP.

 

A SOLUTION FEATURING OSA

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