Scanning and sending via SMB/FTP

You can scan an image and send it to a total of three destinations via SMB or FTP.

[Note]

To scan and send an image to a server, you need to set up network parameters using the control panel or SyncThru™ Web Service.

Understanding the Scan to Server screen

Press Scan to Server in the display screen.

Basic tab

Advanced tab

  • Original SizeSelects the size of originals.

  • Original OrientationSelects the orientation of the originals.

  • DuplexFor originals that are scaned on both sides.

  • Build JobAfter the scanning is finished, the Scan More Pages window appears to ask if you want to scan another page. If you select Yes, then you can scan another page in the current job. If you select No, then the scanning process is completed and the remainder of the job is performed.

Image tab

You can move to the next or previous page using the up/down arrows located at the bottom left.

  • Original TypeSelects whether the original is text, photo, etc..

  • Color ModeAdjusts the color options of scanned output.

  • Adjust BackgroundErase the background to some extent by adjusting density or brightness.

  • Erase Backside ImagePrevents scanning the other side’s image shown through the original paper.

Output tab

  • QualityAdjusts the display quality of the scanned output.

  • File FormatSelects the file format of the scanned output.

Scanning and sending to an SMB/FTP server

[Note]

You can select up to three destinations using SMB, or FTP servers.

  1. Place the originals face up in the DSDF or place a single original face down on the scanner glass and close the DSDF (see Loading originals).

  2. Press Scan to Server from the display screen

  3. Set the scan features in the Advanced, Image, or Output tabs (see Changing the scan feature settings).

  4. Press the Basic tab.

  5. Press the server name input area, you can enter a recipient’s server address manually. You cannot enter an address in the second field before entering an address in the first field.

    You can also use Address Book to enter the addresses easily (see Setting up an Address Book).

  6. Set the scan quality by Duplex and Resolution.

  7. Press (Start) on the control panel.

    The machine begins scanning and then sends the scanned image to the specified server.

    If an original is placed on the scanner glass, the machine shows the window asking if you want to place another page. Load another original and press Yes. When you finish, press No on this window.

[Note]
  • To cancel the current scan job, press (Stop) on the control panel. Or you can delete current and pending jobs using Job Status on the control panel. Select the job you want to cancel and press Delete (see Job Status button).

  • While the machine is sending a scanned data, you cannot use the machine to copy or to send a fax.

Resending to the last server address

To resend a file to the server address last sent to:

  1. Place the originals face up in the DSDF or place a single original face down on the scanner glass and close the DSDF (see Loading originals).

  2. Press Scan to Server from the display screen.

  3. Set the scan features in the Advanced, Image, or Output tabs.

  4. Press the Basic tab.

  5. Press Recent.

  6. Press the server address to which you want to resend. Then press OK.

    [Note]
    • Add to Address: Allows you to add a server address in the Recent results to the Address Book.

    • Delete: Allows you to delete a server address in the Recent results. Press the server address you want to delete. Then press Delete.

  7. Set the scan quality by Duplex and Resolution.

  8. Press the (Start) button to scan and send the file.

    If an original is placed on the scanner glass, the machine shows the window asking if you want to place another page. Load another original and press Yes. When you finish, press No on this window.