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Configure the Settings for Scan to File

Introduction

To use the scan-to-file function, the system administrator must configure the function in the Settings Editor on the PRISMAsync controller ([Configuration] -> [Connectivity] ). A scan job will be sent to the FTP server configured.

How to Configure the Settings for Scan to File

The table below describes the settings that the system administrator must configure in the Settings Editor.

Table 1. Settings for scan to file in the Settings Editor

Setting

Description

[Test connection to FTP server]

Click [Start the test] to check if the scan-to-file function is configured correctly.

[Use of scan function]

This setting must be set to [Enabled] to use the scan function.

[Hostname / IP address]

The name or IP address of the FTP server that receives the scan jobs.

[Port]

The TCP port number of the FTP server. The default value is 21.

[Connection with FTP server]

Select how the connection with the FTP server is secured.

[Username]

The user name that is used to access the FTP server when sending scan jobs.

[Password]

The password that corresponds with the user name.

[Destination directory]

The directory on the FTP server to which the scan jobs will be sent.

[Scan to USB]

This setting must be set to [Enabled] to use the scan to USB function.

[Prefix of the scan to USB destination directory]

Enter a prefix that is used when sending scan jobs to a USB device.