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#1049 Remote scanning

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2023-12-17
2023-09-14
Yevhen
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Hello!
Is it possible to use NAPS2 to scan documents on a remote PC? If so, please provide some sort of tutorial.
Thanks!

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  • Yevhen

    Yevhen - 2023-09-15

    Sure.
    There are 2 computers (both in the same network) in an office, one of which is connected to a laser printer. I can successfully scan documents on that PC with NAPS2, but I can't find out how to scan with the second one (via network).
    I know there's software (mainly proprietary) which makes it possible, I just wanted to know if I can do it with NAPS2.
    Thanks.

     
  • Silence

    Silence - 2023-09-18

    When the MFP is connected to the PC-1 via USB:

    1. Select the folder you want to save scans to on PC-2 and share it.
    2. After scanning a document on PC-1, click "Save PDF", then type "\\PC-1" in the address bar of Explorer (instead of "PC-1", enter the computer name or IP address) and press Enter.
    3. You should see the folder you shared. Select it to save.

    In case the MFP is connected to a network, simply install the drivers on both PCs, and then configure NAPS2.

     

    Last edit: Silence 2023-09-18
  • Yevhen

    Yevhen - 2023-09-18

    Yes, the MFP is connected to a network and I can connect to it from PC-2 to print documents. But when I install NAPS2 on both computers (also printer drivers) I can't choose the MFP in program's settings ("No scanning device was found" error appears).
    Is there anything else that I should change in settings?

     
  • Yevhen

    Yevhen - 2023-09-26

    Yay! That would be AWESOME!
    Thanks )

     
  • Yevhen

    Yevhen - 2023-12-13

    Hello, Ben!
    All works really well, many thanks!
    I'd like to specify one thing though. I scanned a document on PC 1 (via USB) and results were good as usual. I chose 100dpi and then 150dpi in settings menu. But when I switched to PC 2 (via network) and tried to scan the same document it looked worse. Tried 300dpi and saw that a scan was much the same as 150dpi scan on PC 1. I just wonder if it's something wrong with the MFP or driver or something else )
    Still the update is GREAT, exactly what I needed.
    Much respect, God bless you!

     

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