Setting Up Sharp MFPs to Scan to FTP on MACs

: 11 Years Ago
: Rob Bussell
: FTP

December 12, 2013

Note: This function is not officially supported by Sharp at this time

Warning: Mac 10.7 (Lion) removes the FTP client service. (see instructions below to reinstall FTP services).

Note: You will need the IP address of your Sharp MFP.

This tutorial shows how to install and configure the FTP service on MAC 10.4.-10.9. systems for Sharp MX series to scan to FTP, and how to setup the FTP scan destination using the built-in web interface of the Sharp MFP.

See the PDF (bottom of page) for instructions.

How to install ftp services on Mac 10.7 (Lion):

There are 2 ways to install FTP services on Mac 10.7:

Option 1 (manual method): Enable the ftp server using the command line interface. Run Terminal ("Terminal" application in the Applications/Utilties folder) and enter the following command:

sudo -s launchctl load -w /System/Library/LaunchDaemons/ftp.plist

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3213004?start=0&tstart=0

Option 2 (automated method): http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/39870/lion-ftpd-enabler