Preparation for Sending Scanned Files via a
Network
This section describes how to configure the machine to send scanned files via a network.
Check that the network cable is properly connected to the machine.
The network settings described here are for connecting the machine to an IPv4 network using an
Ethernet cable. Note that the settings you must configure vary depending on your operating
environment.
For details about the machine connection and network settings, see “Connecting the Machine”,
Network and System Settings Reference .
The following is a list of procedures that you need to do:
No. Procedure
Requirements for each type of destination
E-mail
Computer's
shared folder
FTP server
(1) Configuring [Machine IPv4 Address] /
[IPv4 Gateway Address] / [Effective
Protocol]
Necessary Necessary Necessary
(2) Configuring [SMTP Server] Necessary Not required Not required
(3) Configuring [DNS Configuration]
*1
As required As required As required
(4) Configuring [Scanner Features] As required As required As required
(5) Creating a shared folder on the
computer
Not required Necessary Not required
(6) Registering a destination in the Address
Book
As required As required As required
*1
This setting is required if you use the machine in a Windows Active Directory network.
Before configuring the machine
Confirm the following machine information in advance:
• Machine IPv4 Address / IPv4 Gateway Address (required in procedure (1))
The machine's IPv4 address and gateway address
• SMTP Server (required in procedure (2))
The SMTP server's IPv4 address or server name
• DNS Configuration (required in procedure (3))
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