SMB network browse inconsistency

Wish I could help with that one

If you get that message manually type in the beginning of the pathe before you hit the browse key.  At very least get as far as \\computer name\ then hit browse from there.

Yeah, I've tried that, sometimes works but there are times when no matter what  you do it doesn't browse.

Try using a known destination IP address instead of a computer name?

Path: \\192.168.x.x (example) 

I would also check to see if the WINS server is turned on or off. If it is ON but there really isn't a WINS server (Not used very much any more) this can cause no browsing. I would also make sure that the first DNS Server listed in the local one on the LAN, before any other (Like a Comcast, or Other Carrier's DNS Server). One thing you can try to get your IP info correct is to switch to DHCP and let the MFD self configure. Then print out your Network config sheet, for a reference. Some Manufacturers will let you turn off DHCP and then JUST switch the IP Address to its static address. Other Manufacturers will clear all the IP Settings that were set by DHCP. If you have the Config sheet you printed out you can easily re enter the correct IP Info.

I hope that this helps!

Vince