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"Preparation 2: Create a Shared Folder on the Computer" on page 57
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Create a folder on the computer, and then set the folder to be shared on the network.
Preparation 2: Create a Shared Folder on the Computer
Create a folder on the computer, and then set the folder to be shared on the network.
Use the following procedure when creating the "scan" folder on the desktop of a computer that has a password set.
The user who logs in to the computer and who has administrator authority can access the desktop folder and the
document folder that are under the User folder.
1. Start the explorer.
2. Create the folder on the desktop, and then name it "scan".
The folder name should be 12 characters or less. If the name exceeds 12 characters, the printer may not be able
to access the folder depending on your environment.
3. Right-click the created folder, and then select Properties.
Grant change access permission to share access permissions for the user account. This is applied when the user
accesses the folder over a network.
4. Select the Sharing tab on the Properties window.
5. Click Advanced Sharing on the Sharing tab.
6. On the Advanced Sharing window, enable Share this folder, and then click Permissions.
7. On the Share Permissions tab, select Everyone from Group or user names, allow the Change, and then click
OK.
8. Click OK.
9. Select Security tab.
10. Check the group or the user in the Group or user names.
The group or the user that is displayed here can access the shared folder.
In this case, the user who logs in to this computer and the Administrator can access the shared folder.
11. Select Sharing tab. The network path for the shared folder is displayed. This path is necessary when registering
contacts on the printer, make sure you write it down or copy and save it.
12. Click OK or Close to close the window.
Note:
The folder icon does not change after sharing. Shared is displayed as the State on the folders window.
This completes "Preparation 2: Create a Shared Folder on the Computer".
Next, move on to "Preparation 3: Register the Shared Folder in Contacts on the Printer".
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