1 File Management Utility The File Management Utility (FMU) distributes documents scanned on a multi- function print system (MFP) to specified network folders or computers. The user can set the criteria for distributing the scanned files. Advanced distribution criteria are available for certain MFPs. Starting the Application If the application is not set to start automatically, you can start it manually.
File Management Utility all SNMP receive and send requests, and must match the community values on the device. If you specify SNMPv3, enter the login User name and Password for the MFP. If the device is enabled with authentication, for Change authenticate mode, select Use local authentication or Use settings on the device as required.
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File Management Utility error folder have not been specified or cannot be found, then the application will not monitor or distribute files. Folder for deleted files Select Keep deleted files to save deleted files in this folder. Set the path by clicking Browse, or entering the folder name.
2 Receiving Folder The receiving folder is a shared folder on a computer that holds scanned data files. When a document is scanned on an MFP, the data file is transferred to a specified receiving folder. The application checks this folder, and applies distribution criteria to the files in the folder.
Receiving Folder Note: If you added a receiving folder in the Windows XP Workgroup environment, right-click the shared folder to open its properties. In Network sharing and security under Sharing, check the Allow network users to change my files check box. Editing a Receiving Folder In the main screen, click File receiving.
3 Distribution Folder The distribution criteria are applied to each file in the receiving folder, and each file that meets the criteria is distributed accordingly. Distribution Settings You can use the Distribution settings tab to define what files are handled by the application, and how they are distributed.
Distribution Folder Select this option to specify attaching an information file to the image file when distributing scan data. Adding Distribution Settings In the main screen, click File distribution. In the File distribution folders dialog box, click New. The Folder settings tab becomes active.
Distribution Folder Edit or Delete Distribution Settings In the main screen, click File distribution. The File distribution folders list shows the current distribution folders, and the Folder settings tab is active. To delete a distribution folder, select the ID and click Delete. A message is displayed confirming that the file will be deleted.
4 Workflow A customized button can be displayed on the operation panel of an MFP to trigger a custom workflow. Workflow With FMU, you can create custom workflows for handling scanned documents. The added workflows can be selected and run from the Application or Favorites screen on the MFP operation panel.
Workflow If on a network, in Send folder (Share name), enter the share name for sending scan data, or click Browse and select the path to the share name folder. In Personal Computer (IP address or Host name), enter the IP address or host name of the PC that sends scan data.
Workflow Click Apply to save all the settings. Specifying Scanning Preferences You can set preferences on a device for scanning an image, depending on the device model. The check boxes on the left of each scanning option are only available on certain device models. If a check box option for a device model is set to ON, then the settings are displayed on the front panel of the device.
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Workflow On the Check your settings page, click Save to file to save the content of the source device as a XML file. Click End to copy the settings from the source device or file to the target device selected in list on the Workflow dialog box. The settings are copied or replaced and you are returned to the Workflow dialog box.
5 Job Log/History The Job Log maintains a list of actions performed by the application. You can backup the history to a file, or clear the history. The history contains information files distributed by the application. View the Job Log/History In the main screen, click Dist.