Inside sharp osa getting technical – Sharp OSA Open Systems Architecture User Manual

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Sharp OSA leverages the versatility of XML, SOAP and XHTML for streamlined

development and broad platform compatibility. Using a standard web application

development model, developers can quickly and easily create applications that can

dynamically display custom user menus on the MFP’s LCD panel. These applications

can also control the functions of the MFP.

The custom menus, which are defined in XHTML, are provided by the application to

a web browser on the Sharp OSA-enabled MFP. MFP operators can interactively navigate

and communicate with the application screens, just as they would from their PCs.

Applications can also control MFP functions using a Web Service. The Sharp OSA

Web Service allows applications to send commands formatted in XML/SOAP to the

MFP for configuring and executing jobs, enabling and disabling features, and

retrieving status information.

Because all application code runs on the network server rather than the MFP,

you’ll have more storage capacity and increased processing speed to handle even

the most complex applications. Plus, there’s no costly middleware, which means

that third-party applications can be deployed with minimal time and investment.

INSIDE SHARP OSA

GETTING TECHNICAL

The Sharp OSA Architecture

MFP

SOAP over HTTP

XHTML over HTTP

Web Service

Sharp OSA Application

(Network Server)

UI Browser