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Setup SMB Scanning Using Mac OS X v 10.11.x, 10.12.X

Product support for
VersaLink C405 Color Multifunction Printer
Article ID
KB0130013
Published
2018-05-09

NOTE: This solution requires knowledge of the network on which the printer is installed and may require the assistance of a System or Network Administrator.

NOTE: It may be necessary to ensure that the correct primary network type has been selected. If the printer is connected using the optional wireless network adapter and is connected to a wireless network, then confirm that the primary network type is set to Wi-Fi. If the printer is connected with an Ethernet connection, then set the primary network type to Ethernet. If both are connected properly, then either selection can be used. See the Related Content for additional information.

Create a Shared Folder to be Used as a Scan Filing Location for Scanned Documents

  1. Control click on an empty space on your desktop.

  2. Select New Folder.

  3. Enter a name for the folder (for example scans).

Enable File Sharing

  1. From the Apple menu.

  2. Select System Preferences.

  3. Click on Sharing.

  4. Check the box next to File Sharing.

  5. Click on Options.

  6. Check the box next to Share files and folders using SMB.

  7. Check the box next to the account you want to enable sharing.

    NOTE: If prompted with the Authenticate window message of "To enable file sharing using SMB for 'xxx', enter the password for that account", type in the password and click OK.

  8. Click Done.

  9. Click on the [+] below the Shared Folders column. A Finder window will open.

  10. Browse to the folder you created to be used as the filing location.

  11. Select the folder (example scans).

  12. Click Add.

  13. Verify the account that you selected in step 7 has Read and Write privileges in the Users column.

    NOTE: To assign a user Read & Write privileges, click on the up and down arrows of the user in the Users column and then select [Read & Write].

  14. Press Command - W to close the Sharing window.

How to Find Your Computer's IP Address

You can setup scanning using the IP address of your Mac.

NOTE: For clients that require a constant IP address, you can either manually configure a static IP address, or assign a reservation on the DHCP Server. Reservations are permanent lease assignments that are used to ensure that a specified client on a subnet can always use the same IP address. Consult the manufacturer's documentation for the device that is acting as your DHCP Server to see if reservations are supported.

To Find the IP address of Your Mac

  1. From the Apple menu.

  2. Select System Preferences.

  3. Click on Network.

  4. Select a service that uses DHCP (such as Ethernet or Wi-Fi).

  5. The IP address is listed under Status.

  6. Press Command - W to close the Network window.

Configure the Filing Destination

Note: If you have configured security settings on your device, you will need to login as the System Administrator. For additional information see the Related Content.

  1. Access the printer's Embedded Web Server (Web Interface) and login as System Administrator, if needed. For additional information see the Related Content.

  2. Click on the Address Book.

  3. Click on Add Contact.

  4. Enter First Name, Last Name and Company (optional) in the fields provided.

  5. Click on the " + " next to Network (SMB).

  6. Click on IPv4 for Type.

  7. Enter IP Address: Port in the fields provided. The default SMB port is 139.

  8. Enter the Share name in the Share field (this is the share name of your folder you created, example scans).

  9. If necessary, enter the scan path for the Document Path.

  10. Enter Login Name (the user name used to log into the Mac) in the Login Name field.

  11. Enter the password (the password used to log into the Mac) and retype password in the Password and Retype Password fields.

  12. Click on OK twice.

Set the Primary Network on the Device

To Set the Primary Network

  1. Click on Connectivity.

  2. Click on Wi-Fi.

  3. Click on Common.

  4. Click on Primary Network.

  5. Click on Ethernet or Wi-Fi.

  6. Click on OK.

  7. Click on Restart Later or Restart Now.

Test Scanning Setup

Perform a Test Scan

  1. Load the original on the document glass or in the document feeder.

  2. Press the Home button, then select Address Book.

  3. Select your name in the address book list.

  4. Select the filing path.

  5. Touch Scan in the upper right hand corner.




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