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Specifying the path by browsing the network for destinations

Use the following procedure to specify a destination folder path by browsing computers on the network.

1Press [Dest.:].

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2Select [SMB], and then press the [OK] key.

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3Press [Browse Network], and then press the [OK] key.

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A list of domains or work groups on the network appears.

4Select the domain or workgroup that includes the destination folder you want to specify, and then press the [OK] key.

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5Select the destination computer.

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If you cannot find the destination computer, press the [Up arrow key] or [Down arrow key] key. Select the computer, and then press the [OK] key. The computer folder opens. Press [Up] or the [Escape] key to go up one level.

6A login screen appears if authentication is required. Enter a user name and password used to log on to the client computer, and then press the [OK] key.

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7Select the destination folder, and then press [Apply].

If you cannot find the destination folder, press the [Up arrow key] or [Down arrow key] key. Select the folder, and then press the [OK] key. The folder opens. Press [Up] or the [Escape] key to go up one level.

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8Press the [OK] key.

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9Press [Com.Test].

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10The test result appears. Press [Exit].

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11Press the [OK] key.

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Note

  • If authentication is required to access the folder, the login screen appears. Enter the user name and password.

  • If you change the protocol after entering the path name, user name, or password, a confirmation message appears.

  • If you press [Cancel] while browsing the network, the Path Entry Method screen reappears.

  • Computer and shared folder names containing more than 12 characters cannot be displayed.

  • Up to 100 computers and shared folders can be displayed on the "Browse Ntwrk" screen.

  • The machine may fail to transfer the file if you do not have the write privileges for the shared folder or there is not enough free hard disk space.

  • You can register the path to the destination in the machine' address book. For details, see "Registering the Path to the Selected Destination in the Address Book".