When scanning with Canon PIXMA MG3600 series, the image may be read successfully from the platen glass, but the file does not appear in the selected folder. IJ Scan Utility may report that it cannot find the specified folder, write the file, or access the save location.<\/p>\n
Most often, the problem is not related to the scanner or the multifunction printer connection. The program is trying to save the result to a folder that was deleted, moved, became unavailable, or does not allow files to be written.<\/p>\n
This guide applies to the following models:<\/p>\n
Canon PIXMA MG3610, MG3620, MG3640, MG3640S, MG3650, MG3650S, MG3660, MG3670, and MG3680.<\/strong><\/p>\n All the devices listed above belong to Canon PIXMA MG3600 series. Model names vary depending on the country where the device is sold.<\/p>\n First, determine at which stage the error occurs<\/strong><\/p>\n If the scanner carriage moves, the image is read, and the message appears only during saving, communication with the multifunction printer and the scanner driver are most likely working.<\/p>\n In this case, first change the save folder and check the available disk space. Do not start by removing the driver.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n By default, IJ Scan Utility saves scanned images to the current user\u2019s Documents folder.<\/p>\n The exact location depends on the program settings. A separate folder can be selected for each mode:<\/p>\n The settings for different buttons do not always match<\/strong><\/p>\n Changing the folder for Document<\/strong> mode does not necessarily change the folder for Photo<\/strong>, Auto<\/strong>, and Custom<\/strong> modes. If the error appears only when one button is clicked, check the settings for that specific button.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n For testing, use a standard local folder inside the user\u2019s Documents folder.<\/p>\n Do not use the following during the initial test:<\/p>\n When scanning is complete, open the Scans<\/strong> folder and check whether a new file appears.<\/p>\n The problem was related to the previous folder. You can leave the new folder selected in the program settings.<\/p>\n Also change the IJ Scan Utility temporary folder and check the available disk space.<\/p>\n If the error appears when using another button, configure the corresponding section separately.<\/p>\n You do not need to change every section. Configure only the modes that you use for scanning.<\/p>\n Before the final save, the program may create temporary files. If the temporary folder is unavailable, the scan will not be saved even if the correct main folder is selected.<\/p>\n The main folder and temporary folder are different settings<\/strong><\/p>\n The Save in<\/strong> field determines where the completed scan will be stored.<\/p>\n The Folder to Save Temporary Files<\/strong> field is used while the image is being processed. An access error involving either folder may prevent the file from being saved.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n A folder may open but not allow new files to be created.<\/p>\n The account has permission to write to this folder. Delete the test file and continue checking the other possible causes.<\/p>\n Select another folder inside your personal Documents<\/strong> folder. Do not save scans in a protected system directory.<\/p>\n The message stating that the specified folder cannot be found often appears after one of the following actions:<\/p>\n Do not try to restore the old path manually if it is no longer needed. Select a new existing folder in the IJ Scan Utility settings.<\/p>\n If an external drive was selected in the Save in<\/strong> field, the error will appear after the drive is disconnected or its drive letter changes.<\/p>\n Example of an unavailable path:<\/p>\n To check:<\/p>\n Saving to a network folder may stop working if another computer, server, or network storage device is unavailable.<\/p>\n If local saving works, a malfunction of the multifunction printer or driver is unlikely. The problem is related to the network folder or access permissions.<\/p>\n High resolution, color scanning, and multi-page PDF files may require a significant amount of storage space.<\/p>\n If the drive is almost full:<\/p>\n More space is temporarily required than the completed file occupies<\/strong><\/p>\n While processing, IJ Scan Utility may store an uncompressed image in the temporary folder. Therefore, free space is required for both the temporary data and the completed file.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n If small documents are saved but large images end with an error, reduce the amount of data.<\/p>\n A resolution of 300 dpi is sufficient for most text documents. Values of 600 dpi or higher create significantly larger files.<\/p>\n Different formats are available in IJ Scan Utility:<\/p>\n For a standard text document:<\/p>\n With a network connection, TIFF and PNG formats may take longer to process. For testing, use PDF or JPEG at a moderate resolution.<\/p>\n IJ Scan Utility can display the save settings window after each scan. This allows you to check the folder, filename, and file format manually.<\/p>\n This feature is convenient if scans need to be saved in different folders or under different names.<\/p>\n IJ Scan Utility can automatically create additional folders with the date inside the selected folder.<\/p>\n Example name:<\/p>\n Because of this, the user may not find the completed file in the main folder.<\/p>\n After this option is disabled, files will be saved directly to the folder specified in the Save in<\/strong> field.<\/p>\n The program automatically adds the date and a sequential number to the specified name. Therefore, the final name may differ from the name you entered.<\/p>\n Example:<\/p>\n For testing, use a simple name:<\/p>\n Do not use characters in the name that Windows does not allow in filenames:<\/p>\n Canon MG3600 series does not have an ADF. Each page must be placed on the platen glass one at a time.<\/p>\n Do not turn off the multifunction printer or close the program between pages<\/strong><\/p>\n The multi-page PDF is created after the entire sequence is complete. If IJ Scan Utility is closed earlier, the final file may not be saved.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Saving may be blocked by another program.<\/p>\n Do not use the name of a PDF file that is already open. Save the new scan under a different name.<\/p>\n A saving error may occur when attempting to write to a protected drive.<\/p>\n To check:<\/p>\n For standard scanning, use the computer\u2019s internal drive.<\/p>\n If you do not know which settings were changed, restore the settings for the selected section.<\/p>\n A temporary file or program process may remain locked after an unsuccessful scan.<\/p>\n Reinstallation is required if:<\/p>\nHow the problem may appear<\/h2>\n
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Why IJ Scan Utility does not save the file<\/h2>\n
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\n Cause<\/strong><\/td>\n What happens<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n The folder was deleted or renamed<\/td>\n IJ Scan Utility continues using the old path.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n A disconnected drive is selected<\/td>\n The program tries to save the file to an external drive that is no longer connected.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n The network folder is unavailable<\/td>\n The computer has lost communication with the server, another computer, or network storage device.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n There is no write permission<\/td>\n The folder exists, but the current account cannot create files in it.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n There is not enough free space<\/td>\n The image is read but cannot be written to the drive.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n The temporary folder is unavailable<\/td>\n IJ Scan Utility cannot create an intermediate file before the final save.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n The file is too large<\/td>\n High resolution, color mode, or a multi-page PDF requires a large amount of memory and storage space.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n MP Drivers components are damaged<\/td>\n The program starts, but required files or settings are missing.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Where IJ Scan Utility usually saves scans<\/h2>\n
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Method 1. Create a new folder for scans<\/h2>\n
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Scans<\/pre>\n
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Method 2. Change the folder for the \u201cDocument\u201d button<\/h2>\n
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If the file was saved<\/h3>\n
If the message remains<\/h3>\n
Method 3. Change the folders for the other modes<\/h2>\n
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Method 4. Check the IJ Scan Utility temporary folder<\/h2>\n
Create a folder for temporary files<\/h3>\n
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Temporary Files<\/pre>\n
Specify the folder in the program<\/h3>\n
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Method 5. Check whether files can be written to the selected folder<\/h2>\n
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If the text file is created<\/h3>\n
If an access denied message appears<\/h3>\n
Method 6. Check whether the previous folder still exists<\/h2>\n
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Method 7. Do not use a disconnected external drive<\/h2>\n
E:\\Scans<\/pre>\n
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Method 8. Check the network folder<\/h2>\n
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Method 9. Check the available disk space<\/h2>\n
Windows 11 and Windows 10<\/h3>\n
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Method 10. Reduce the resolution and file size<\/h2>\n
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Method 11. Select an appropriate file format<\/h2>\n
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Method 12. Enable result checking before saving<\/h2>\n
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Method 13. Disable creation of a folder with the current date<\/h2>\n
2026_07_22<\/pre>\n
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Method 14. Check the filename<\/h2>\n
Document_20260722_0001.pdf<\/pre>\n
Document<\/pre>\n
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Method 15. Configure a multi-page PDF correctly<\/h2>\n
Configure the format<\/h3>\n
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Scan the pages<\/h3>\n
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If the error appears after several pages<\/h3>\n
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Method 16. Close programs using the file or folder<\/h2>\n
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Method 17. Check whether the drive is write-protected<\/h2>\n
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Method 18. Restore the default IJ Scan Utility settings<\/h2>\n
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Method 19. Restart the multifunction printer and computer<\/h2>\n
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Method 20. Reinstall MP Drivers<\/h2>\n
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