How can I scan to a folder with Document Capture Pro Server?

Applies To

  • Operating Systems: Windows Server 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, 2022, 2025

  • Hardware: WorkForce DS-5500N, DS-6500N, DS-7500N, DS-50000N, DS-60000N, DS-70000N

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    • KA-01614 - installing Document Capture Pro / Document Capture Pro Server. KA-01613 - Document Capture Pro Server in a VMware environment.

Description

To scan to a folder, the destination folder needs write access permissions set correctly, then a scan job configured in Document Capture Pro Server (DCPS).

Solution

1. Set Folder Permissions

The destination folder needs write access for Everyone or Network Service. For example, if your folder is C:\myharddisk\myfolder\, give "myfolder" write access as follows:

  1. Right-click the destination folder and select Properties.
  2. Click the Security tab.
  3. Click Edit and select Write access for Everyone or Network Service.

2. Set Up the Scan Job in Document Capture Pro Server

  1. Log in to DCPS.

  2. Select Device Management and click Job List for your scanner.

    Document Capture Pro Server Device Management screen

  3. Click Add New Job.

    Document Capture Pro Server Add New Job button
  4. Enter a Job Name — something identifiable, such as the destination folder or document type.

  5. Confirm Job Enabled on Panel is ticked.

    Document Capture Pro Server Job Enabled on Panel setting

  6. Select Folder from the Destination Type drop-down.

    Document Capture Pro Server Destination Type set to Folder
  7. Enter a name in the Name field, and the full folder path in the Folder field (e.g. C:\myharddisk\myfolder\).

  8. Click Save.

    Document Capture Pro Server Save button
  9. To run the job, select it from the Job List on the scanner's control panel.