Scanning to a Computer on a NetworkPhaser® 6180MFP Multifunction Printer7-6Scanning to a Computer on a NetworkThis section includes:■ Setting Up Scanning to a Computer on page 7-6■ Scanning to a Computer on a Network on page 7-10Note: These same procedures can be used to scan to a folder on a network drive.Setting Up Scanning to a ComputerBefore using the printer as a scanner on a network, you must do the following:■ Create a shared folder on the computer■ Create a new address pointing the scanner to the computerCreating a Shared FolderBefore scanning, you need to create a shared folder on the computer for the printer to sendscanned images to. You can either create a new folder to scan to, or navigate to an existingfolder that you want the scan to go to.Creating a Shared Folder on WindowsTo share a folder:1. Open Windows Explorer.2. Right-click the folder you want to share, and then select Properties.3. Click the Sharing tab, and then click Share this folder.4. Click the Permissions button.5. Select the Everyone group, and verify that all permissions are enabled.6. Click OK. Write down the Share name; you will need it later.7. Click OK again.8. Open a DOS Command Prompt window and type ipconfig, and then press the Enter key.Record your IP address. You will need it when creating the address book entry.9. Close the DOS Command Prompt window.The folder is ready. Now you need to set up an address to scan to.
