Sharp mx m503n scan to email setup

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To set up scan-to-email on a Sharp MX-M503N multifunction printer, follow these steps:

Prerequisites:

  1. Make sure your printer is connected to your network and you have a valid email address.
  2. Ensure that your email client (e.g., Outlook, Gmail) is configured on your computer or mobile device.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

  1. Access the Printer's Web Interface:
    • Open a web browser (e.g., Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox) and type the printer's IP address in the address bar. The default IP address for a Sharp MX-M503N is http://192.168.1.100 (or http://192.168.1.101 if you're using a different subnet).
    • Log in to the printer using the default administrator credentials: admin for the username and password for the password.
  2. Go to the "Scan" Menu:
    • Click on the "Scan" menu on the top navigation bar.
    • Select "Scan to Email" from the drop-down menu.
  3. Configure Scan-to-Email Settings:
    • In the "Scan to Email" settings page, enter the following information:
      • Email Address: Enter the email address you want to use for scan-to-email.
      • Email Server: Select the email server type (e.g., POP3, IMAP, SMTP).
      • Email Port: Enter the email port number (e.g., 25, 587).
      • Authentication: Select the authentication method (e.g., None, Username/Password).
      • Username/Password: Enter your email account username and password if required.
  4. Save Changes:
    • Click the "Save" button to save the scan-to-email settings.
  5. Test Scan-to-Email:
    • Place a document on the printer's scanner bed.
    • Go to the "Scan" menu and select "Scan to Email".
    • Choose the email address you configured earlier.
    • The printer will send the scanned document as an email attachment.

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