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  • aquaflamz
    • Mar 2025

    #1

    Can't Scan to Folder Aficio MP C2500

    For the life of me, I cannot get this going! I am an experienced PC tech and have set up stuff like this in the past with a savin, canon, ...ect. First of all, let me say what I have done already.... On a windows 7 Home Premium 64bit machine, I have set the windows firewall setting exactly as defined by the Ricoh site for a windows 7 OS. Still can't scan. System has Norton AV installed (Not Internet Security) I completely disabled all monitors of norton, and even disabled the windows firewall at the same time. Still won't work.

    I have seen other mentions of updating the firmware on this site, and that can sometimes fix issues. The problem is, I have never done a firmware update on a machine like this. Also, it seems like its extremely hard to get ahold of. I see people say on this forum, "I updated the firmware" but exactly how do you go about doing that?

    Any help would greatly be appreciated!!!

    Thank You!
  • Max
    Senior Tech

    500+ Posts
    • Oct 2011
    • 533

    #2
    Re: Can't Scan to Folder Aficio MP C2500

    You must have access to Ricoh technical site to be able to download f/w. The upgrade is done via sd card as explained in service manual which you can d/l from Ricoh technical website. If all fails fill out all the fields like domain name workgroup dns,win servers.(through a web browser) Select scanner and browse the network from the copier screen to a folder you want to scan to then save it. If you cant get passed a certain step then you will know where the problem is.Or try scanning to a laptop via cross over cable.

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    • ccchuah
      Trusted Tech

      100+ Posts
      • Mar 2009
      • 151

      #3
      Re: Can't Scan to Folder Aficio MP C2500

      In order for the aficio MPC 2500 , scan to folder to work with window 7 , the firmware version for Network control system must be at least 5.12.

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      • sandmanmac
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        2,500+ Posts
        • Feb 2009
        • 3962

        #4
        Re: Can't Scan to Folder Aficio MP C2500

        Agree with the others. You're not going to get it going without firmware update.
        Set it up for FTP instead. It works without a hitch, and isn't dependent on any firmware version.
        Otherwise, there's always Scan to email.

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        • aquaflamz

          #5
          Re: Can't Scan to Folder Aficio MP C2500

          Originally posted by sandmanmac
          Agree with the others. You're not going to get it going without firmware update.
          Set it up for FTP instead. It works without a hitch, and isn't dependent on any firmware version.
          Otherwise, there's always Scan to email.
          I will set it up for ftp. Thanks for the advice everyone!

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          • Ollie1981
            Toner Monkey

            250+ Posts
            • Mar 2008
            • 418

            #6
            Re: Can't Scan to Folder Aficio MP C2500

            What error message are you getting on the Ricoh btw, is it "Cannot find specified path" or "Authentication Failed"?

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            • KenB
              Geek Extraordinaire

              2,500+ Posts
              • Dec 2007
              • 3945

              #7
              Re: Can't Scan to Folder Aficio MP C2500

              Originally posted by Ollie1981
              What error message are you getting on the Ricoh btw, is it "Cannot find specified path" or "Authentication Failed"?
              The message "Needs new firmware" should be coming up on this model for this problem.
              “I think you should treat good friends like a fine wine. That’s why I keep mine locked up in the basement.” - Tim Hawkins

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              • M0scb
                Technician
                • Oct 2012
                • 32

                #8
                Re: Can't Scan to Folder Aficio MP C2500

                Originally posted by KenB
                The message "Needs new firmware" should be coming up on this model for this problem.
                I have been working on Ricoh machines for years and have never seen "Needs new firmware" come up for any model or scanning issue. It ususally works or dosen't. Would you be kind enough to elaborate, depending on how long ago it was you had the issue.

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                • sandmanmac
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                  • Feb 2009
                  • 3962

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                  Re: Can't Scan to Folder Aficio MP C2500

                  Originally posted by M0scb
                  I have been working on Ricoh machines for years and have never seen "Needs new firmware" come up for any model or scanning issue. It ususally works or dosen't. Would you be kind enough to elaborate, depending on how long ago it was you had the issue.
                  Haha....I'm pretty sure that was meant as sarcasm, since it's been covered on this site so many times.
                  Last edited by sandmanmac; 11-10-2012, 07:39 PM.

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                  • M0scb
                    Technician
                    • Oct 2012
                    • 32

                    #10
                    Re: Can't Scan to Folder Aficio MP C2500

                    Originally posted by sandmanmac
                    Haha....I'm pretty sure that was meant as sarcasm, since it's been covered on this site so many times.
                    It was, I aws curious to see what you would come back with.http://www.copytechnet.com/forums/im...ilies/cool.png

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                    • KenB
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                      • Dec 2007
                      • 3945

                      #11
                      Re: Can't Scan to Folder Aficio MP C2500

                      Originally posted by sandmanmac
                      Haha....I'm pretty sure that was meant as sarcasm, since it's been covered on this site so many times.
                      That, Sir, would be 100% correct!

                      Perhaps, in honor of Zaza, ""Needs New Frimware" would be more appropriate.
                      “I think you should treat good friends like a fine wine. That’s why I keep mine locked up in the basement.” - Tim Hawkins

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                      • Llama God
                        Service Manager

                        1,000+ Posts
                        • Mar 2009
                        • 1353

                        #12
                        Re: Can't Scan to Folder Aficio MP C2500

                        Originally posted by M0scb
                        I have been working on Ricoh machines for years.
                        Yet you still can't set up scan-to-folder?

                        Good luck with Windows 8.

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                        • selvan

                          #13
                          Re: Can't Scan to Folder Aficio MP C2500

                          Originally posted by M0scb
                          It was, I aws curious to see what you would come back with.http://www.copytechnet.com/forums/im...ilies/cool.png
                          hi gys,
                          please be inform that windows 7 and ricoh mpc2500 will work fine if you create user account with password only.
                          try to create user account "ricoh" and password "ricoh@123" assign as administrator.
                          share the folder with user "ricoh" read and write access and in security tab add "ricoh" full access

                          best of luck gy.
                          selvan@emms.com.my

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                          • sandmanmac
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                            • Feb 2009
                            • 3962

                            #14
                            Re: Can't Scan to Folder Aficio MP C2500

                            Originally posted by selvan
                            hi gys,
                            please be inform that windows 7 and ricoh mpc2500 will work fine if you create user account with password only.
                            try to create user account "ricoh" and password "ricoh@123" assign as administrator.
                            share the folder with user "ricoh" read and write access and in security tab add "ricoh" full access

                            best of luck gy.
                            selvan@emms.com.my
                            As stated over and over in the thread, the issue is resolved ONLY if the machine has the proper firmware.
                            But the year 2012 'thanks' you just the same.

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                            • slimslob
                              Retired

                              Site Contributor
                              25,000+ Posts
                              • May 2013
                              • 36242

                              #15
                              Re: Can't Scan to Folder Aficio MP C2500

                              Originally posted by selvan
                              hi gys,
                              please be inform that windows 7 and ricoh mpc2500 will work fine if you create user account with password only.
                              try to create user account "ricoh" and password "ricoh@123" assign as administrator.
                              share the folder with user "ricoh" read and write access and in security tab add "ricoh" full access

                              best of luck gy.
                              selvan@emms.com.my
                              Be advised, since is shown as your first post, that we are very well aware of the password requirement introduced with the version of SMB used with Windows 7. It is also quite well known that the MP C2500 was first manufactured before Windows 7 was first released, you need to have the proper version of firmware in order to support the other requirements of SMB as implemented on Windows 7.

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