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Forwarding Received Faxes Automatically to Shared Folder on the Computer

You can forward received faxes to the shared folder on the computer as PDF files automatically.

This section describes the procedure to enable the machine to forward received faxes to the shared folder on the computer automatically.

Important

  • Do not disconnect the machine with the computer when the machine is set to forward received faxes to the shared folder on the computer automatically.

  • We assume no responsibility for damage to or loss of data for whatever reason even within the warranty period.

  • Awaiting document processing. is displayed on the Fax standby screen and the faxes are stored in the machine's memory when the received faxes are not forward to the shared folder because the machine is not connected with the computer or because the shared folder setting is changed.

    You can forward the faxes stored in the machine's memory to the shared folder on the computer manually. Delete the unnecessary fax from machine's memory after forwarding to the shared folder.

    Forwarding a Document in Machine's Memory to Shared Folder on the Computer

    Deleting a Document in Machine's Memory

Note

  • Register the destination folder using Canon Quick Toolbox in advance.

    For details on how to register the destination folder:

    Destination Folder Settings

  1. Make sure that the machine is turned on.

  2. Make sure that the machine is connected with the destination computer.

  3. Flick the HOME screen, then tap Setup.

    Using the Operation Panel

  4. Tap Device settings.

  5. Tap FAX settings.

  6. Tap Auto save setting.

  7. Tap ON.

  8. Tap Destination folder.

  9. Select a shared folder.

    Note

    • When you specify a PIN code for a registered folder, a screen asking you to enter a PIN code. Entering the PIN code allows you to assign the shared folder as the destination.

Note

  • You can forward up to 250 pages of fax as one PDF file.

  • You can forward up to 2000 PDF files to the shared folder on the computer.

  • If the machine is disconnected with the computer or if the writing error occurs on the computer while saving faxes is in progress, the error message is displayed on the touch screen. Tap OK to dismiss the error.

  • The faxes forwarded to the shared folder are named with the serial number from FAX_0001 (file extension: PDF).

  • When disconnecting the machine with the computer, set Auto save setting to OFF.