Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C579R User Manual page 212

1. If you are scanning to a network folder on your computer, do one of the following to check the format
of your computer name:
• Windows 10 or Windows 8.x: Hold down the Windows key on your keyboard and press the X
key. Select System from the list that appears. Check the Computer Name or Device Name listed
for your computer on the System window.
• Windows 7: Click , right-click Computer, and select Properties. Check the Computer Name
listed for your computer on the System window.
Note: The settings in these steps may vary, depending on your version of Windows. See Windows
Help for details on your operating system.
2. If the computer's name uses any characters that are not alphanumeric (letters or numbers), do one
of the following to change the computer's name:
• Windows 10 or 8.x: Select Rename this PC and follow the on-screen prompts.
• Windows 7: Select Change Settings, change the computer's name, and click OK. (See Windows
Help for instructions, if necessary.)
Note: You need to be logged into Windows as an administrator to change the computer's name.
After changing the name, restart your computer.
3. Start File Explorer or Windows Explorer.
4. Create a folder on the Windows desktop with a folder name of 12 characters or less; otherwise, your
product may not be able to access the folder.
Note: You need to be logged into Windows as an administrator to access the desktop folder and the
document folder under each User folder.
5. Right-click the folder you created and select Properties.
6. On the General tab, deselect the Read-only checkbox to allow users to access the folder over the
network.
7. Select the Sharing tab and click the Advanced Sharing button.
Note: You need to be logged into Windows as an administrator to select the Advanced Sharing
button.
8. On the Advanced Sharing screen, select the Share this folder checkbox.
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