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04-06-2021 09:40 PM - edited 04-06-2021 09:50 PM
I'm am unable to Scan to Network Folder. I always get the following error message:
"cannot find the remote server. Check server name or use IP Address to connect. Check that the remote computer is turned on."
I've believe I've properly identified the folder in the network path field in the Scan to Network Folder section of HP Smart:
\\c:\users\[myusername]\onedrive\personal\HP Scan Folder
Which server does this refer to? I'm connected to my home network. Which IP Address does this refer to? The computer IP address or the printer? The remote computer I'm trying to scan to is the computer I'm using to configure the Scan to Network Folder, so it is by definition on.
Very frustrating. Any solutions welcome.
04-10-2021 01:53 PM
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I recommend you enable SMB on your computer. Follow the below steps to Enable SMB.
Programs and features > turn on windows feature > SMB 1.0 CIFS Server > reboot PC.
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04-11-2021 12:23 AM
Your path does not look correct. A scan location will be formatter like this:
\\computername\location
What you show is \\c:\users\[myusername]\onedrive\personal\HP Scan Folder
replace the C: with the name or ip address of your computer and it should work.
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