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Lexmark X642

Lexmark X642

How to perform a Scan-to-Macintosh

Overview

Lexmark multifunction devices are intended to be used in a Windows environment; however, this procedure is provided as a non-supported alternative in a Macintosh OS X.4 environment.

Procedure: Scan-to-PC setup with a Macintosh

Step

Action

Procedure: Create Share

1

Open System Preferences.

2

Click on the Sharing folder.

3

Under Services, activate Windows Sharing by placing a checkmark in the box next to it.

4

Click on Accounts to identify and select which user accounts will be able to save files to that computer.

NOTE: The Apple firewall will be automatically opened for Windows sharing. If any other firewall is installed locally on the Mac, the ports for SMB (Samba) will have to be opened as well (135 to 139).

Procedure: Identifyshort/share name

5

Open System Preferences.

6

Click on Accounts.

7

Take note of the Short Name: for this user. The displayed Short Name is required for the user name in the next step.

8 Observation

The personal folders of the user(s) will be shared on the computer for this specific user. Accordingly, the shared drive to access will be \\MACCOMPUTERNAME\USERNAME\.

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Procedure: AddScan ProfileNOTE: Entry field locations vary by product.

9

Open the MFP's web page. (This example refers to the X502.)

10

Click on the One Touch Button.

11

Next to Add New Type, select PC.

12

Enter the appropriate information for the following:

  • One touch button (shortcut button on user interface).
  • Full name (name to appear on MFP liquid crystal display)
  • Service name (\\MACCOMPUTERNAME\USERNAME\)
  • User name (short name in step 7 above.)
  • Login password, or administrator password.
  • Optional directory
  • File format selection for color and monochrome (e.g. PDF, TIFF, JPEG, +).

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13

Click Submit.

14

Lastly, the Mac uses a local user database. The X502 adds the workgroup to the user name, so the Workgroup Name field under Network Status can remain blank.

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Still Need Help?

Please contact Lexmark Technical Support for additional assistance. NOTE: When calling for support, you will need your printer model type and serial number.

LEGACY ID:HO3256

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