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Lexmark X466

Lexmark X466

Scan to Network (SNF) Configuration Checklist

Overview

If unable to successfully configure Scan to Network (Standard or Premium), validate the following statements and reference the additional information, if necessary.

Configuration Checklist

Settings validation or configuration statementAdditional information

The Username and Password for the share are correctly entered.

Scan to Network errors and suggested troubleshooting tips or consider contacting your system or network administrator for additional assistance.

The share has both READ and WRITE permissions.

Microsoft XP users, click here.

Microsoft Windows 7 users, click here.

The Guest Account for the MS Windows XP is not enabled and you are authenticating via the Guest Account.

Click here for a Micosoft XP article that discusses this topic.

Click herefor an alternate article.

Ports 137, 138, 139, and 445 are open if you are running a Microsoft Windows firewall.

Microsoft XP users, click here.

Microsoft Windows 7 users, click here.

You are using the hostname with the fully qualified domain name (FQDN).

Note:  This is critical if a DNS server for a network is available but cannot be accessed using only the hostname.

How to identify the FQDN and when to use "Sharename" value in creating a Scan to Network destination

Test consideration:

Try accessing the share using the IP address instead of the hostname to determine if there are problems with the hostname.

How to Configure and Test Scan to Network with a TCP/IP Address Instead of the DNS Host Name

Determine whether or not LDAP referral is supported.

If you have performed all other checks, contact Lexmark Technical Support.

One particular destination is not functioning.

You have added at least one valid destination or the “Always show button” option is selected on the MFP’s configuration Web page.

The Button for Scan to Network has Disappeared from the MFP Control Panel

Also, see all other validation and configuration statements above.

You reference the log file when debug is enabled.

If you have performed all other checks, contact Lexmark Technical Support.

LEGACY ID: SO6489

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