Complete Tutorial on Scanning Settings for the Ricoh 6054 Copier
The Ricoh MP 6054 copier allows you to save scanned files directly to your computer by setting up a shared folder. The specific steps are as follows, covering both computer-side sharing configuration and copier backend settings:
I. Setting Up a Shared Folder on Your Computer
1. Create and Configure a Shared Folder
Create a folder on your computer’s D or E drive (name it “Scan” in this example). Right-click the folder and select “Properties” > “Sharing.”
Click “Add” to add a user and set permissions to “Read and Write” (to ensure the copier can read and write files). Click “Share” and complete the setup.
2. Enable Advanced Sharing and Network Permissions
Go back to the folder’s “Properties” > “Sharing” > “Advanced Sharing.” Check “Share this folder,” confirm the share name (default is “Scan”), and click “OK.”
Go to “Network and Sharing Center” > “Change Advanced Sharing Settings”:
Enable “Network Discovery” and “File and Printer Sharing.”
Disable “Password-Protected Sharing” (to avoid requiring a password when scanning). Leave all other options enabled and save the changes.
3. Copy the network path
In the folder’s “Properties” → “Sharing” interface, find the “Network Path” (e.g., “\Computer Name\Scan”) and copy this path for future use (you’ll need to paste it into the copier later).
II. Configuring the Copier’s Background Scan Parameters
1. Obtaining and logging into the copier’s background
Confirm that the copier is connected to the network and find its IP address on your computer (you can find it in the copier’s control panel under “System Settings → Network → IP Address”).
Open a browser, enter the copier’s IP address, and click “Login” in the upper-right corner. The default username is “admin” (all lowercase). No password is required to log in directly.
2. Add a Scan Destination
Go to “Device Management” → “Add Address Book” → “Add Address Book” and select “Folder” as the destination type.
Fill in the basic information: Customize the name (e.g., “Computer Scan”) and click “Next.”
Configure the path and permissions:
Paste the network path copied in step 1 in the “Path” field;
Enter “admin” in the “User Login Name” field. Leave the password blank if you don’t have one. Click “Next” → “Finish” to confirm registration.
III. Scanning and File Viewing
1. Scanning on the Copier
On the copier control panel, click “Scanner” → “Folder” and select the configured “Computer Scan” location.
Place the document (in the document feeder or on the scanning glass), set the scanning parameters (such as black and white/color, PDF format), and click “Start” to scan.
2. Viewing Files on the Computer
After the scan is complete, open the shared folder on the computer (such as the “Scan” folder on drive E) to view the scanned files.
IV. Troubleshooting
Scan Failure/Path Not Found: Check that the network path is correct, that the folder sharing permissions are set to “Read and Write,” and that the copier and computer are on the same local area network.
Permission Error: Confirm that the login username “admin” is entered correctly, disable password-protected sharing, and try again.
Format Errors: If a specific format is required, select the corresponding format (e.g., PDF, JPG) on the copier before scanning to avoid conversion issues later.
Summary:
Through the above steps, the Ricoh MP 6054 copier can reliably save scanned files to a shared computer folder, making it suitable for quick printing and batch scanning in office environments. The key to this operation is ensuring that sharing permissions are enabled and the path is configured correctly.
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