Sharing PC Folder
SETUP GUIDE 23
4 Sharing PC Folder
To use Scan to SMB (PC) function, a "shared folder" must be set up with the
destination computer to receive data.
IMPORTANT: To use Scan to SMB (PC) function, the machine must be connected
to a TCP/IP network.
The next section explains how to send data to a domain controlled computer.
Configuring Windows Firewall (for Windows Vista)
If the destination of files is a Windows Vista-based computer, you must configure
Windows Firewall exceptions. With exceptions, enable file and printer sharing and
add a port you want use for the Scan to SMB (PC).
IMPORTANT: Log on to Windows with administrator privileges.
1
On the Windows Firewall Settings dialog box, click the Exceptions tab. From the
Start menu, select Control Panel and click Allow a program through Windows
Firewall.
2
At the User Account Control consent prompt, click Continue.
3
Click the checkbox under File and Printer
Sharing, then click Apply.
4
Click OK.
Creating Shared Folder
Create a shared folder to receive data in the destination computer. Share the folder
by enabling folder sharing on a normal folder. The following example explains how
to create a folder named "scannerdata" on drive C.
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