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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Instructions
Create A Shared Folder
- Create a new folder on the computer.
- Click the Apple icon in the top-left corner and select System Preferences.
- Click Sharing and then check the File Sharing box to enable file sharing.
- Next, add the created folder by clicking the + symbol below the list of shared folders.
- Select the created folder and then click Add.
- On the right side column, configure the share access for the scan folder. Select Everyone, and then select Read & Write.
- After configuring the share rights, click Options.
- Check the Share Files and Folders Using SMB box, and ensure that the user account is checked.
- 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.
- Go to System Preferences.
- Select Network.
- Write down the IP Address listed on the network screen.
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Article Number: 000135059
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 04 Apr 2024
Version: 4
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