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Article Number: 000135059

How To Configure A Shared Folder For Scanning On macOS

Summary: This article shows steps for setting up a shared folder in macOS.

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Create A Shared Folder

  1. Create a new folder on the computer.
  2. Click the Apple icon in the top-left corner and select System Preferences.
  3. Click Sharing and then check the File Sharing box to enable file sharing.
  4. Next, add the created folder by clicking the + symbol below the list of shared folders.
  5. Select the created folder and then click Add.
  6. On the right side column, configure the share access for the scan folder. Select Everyone, and then select Read & Write.
  7. After configuring the share rights, click Options.
  8. Check the Share Files and Folders Using SMB box, and ensure that the user account is checked.
  9. Click Done.

Obtain The IP Address Of The System

Save the IP address of the computer somewhere for reference to use in setting up the printer.

  1. Go to System Preferences.
  2. Select Network.
  3. Write down the IP Address listed on the network screen.

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Last Published Date

04 Apr 2024

Version

4

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How To

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