You can send scanned documents to an FTP(S) destination on an HP MFP (Multifunction Printer) device by creating an Embedded Directive or creating a button on the MFP.
Creating an Embedded Directive for use with FTP(S)
To create an Embedded Directive
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Open the Web Client and select Distributions > New.
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In the New Message dialog, select Network Folder as the Type.
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In the Select destination drop-down select the FTP folder.
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Complete all needed fields to send a message, and then send the message to the server.
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Go to the HP MFP.
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Select Public Distributions (or Personal Distributions).
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Select the newly created Embedded Directive that will be using FTP.
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Scan a document.
Creating a new button on the device using FTP(S) to a network folder
To create a new button
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From the Web client, create an Embedded Directive that:
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Is public (published). In this way when it is used, the job will be from the scanning user rather than the Embedded Directive owner.
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Routes to the Network folder using FTP.
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Right-click on the device group and select Properties.
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Click on the Buttons tab and select Add.
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In the Add Button dialog, select Scan to Distribution in the Type drop-down.
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Enter a Name for the button and click OK.
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In the Device Home Screen tree view, select the new button that was just created and click the Properties button.
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When the Button Properties dialog opens, click the Options tab.
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To choose a Scan Distribution, click the Select button.
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Search for and locate the Embedded Directive that will send via FTP to a network folder. Highlight the Embedded Directive and click Select.
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Click OK to complete the setup.
A new button will be available on the device that will use FTP to scan to a network folder.