scan to ftp for linux

[aleksander]

Hi all,
I'm using bizhub 350 and I want setup scan to FTP and SMB for Linux red hat and ubuntu. Anyone have some solution for FTP and SMB setting both on bizhub 350 and PC using OS linux, please help me.
Thank you.

[zed255]

You can start with a tutorial like this:

Ubuntu 10.04 Server: Lucid Print and File Server for Home Network | Badger Bait

[aleksander]

You can start with a tutorial like this:

Ubuntu 10.04 Server: Lucid Print and File Server for Home Network | Badger Bait

thanks zed255, but could you give me the tutorial for using scan to FTP?
thank you.

[Stirton.M]

No offense, but how about you try doing a search in google, I guarantee you will find more tutorials on the subject than you can shake a stick at.

[zed255]

No offense, but how about you try doing a search in google, I guarantee you will find more tutorials on the subject than you can shake a stick at.

I agree, there are tons of good information out there. Google is your friend. You can make Linux into any kind of server you like. Start with Ubuntu's website and check the support information , then branch out from there. Linux is geared towards the self-reliant, the information and tools are readily available but you need to 'RTFM' before hand 'cause most folks in the community won't totally hold anyone's hand.

[aleksander]

thank you all. But have you ever try using scan to FTP or SMB for Linux users?

[zed255]

SMB yes, FTP no, but there is no reason why you couldn't use FTP. Users have to be created in Samba (the SMB services package) and shares created with the correct permissions if you want a relatively secure setup or alternatively you can create open shares to make life easy as in the tutorial. Any specific reason you want to use FTP? Most seem to use SMB.

I'd recommend giving it a try on an old PC before attempting to roll out in a client's environment if you are not familiar with what you are doing. You will learn much just by giving it a try. To make life a little easier you can try a desktop version of Linux and use some graphical tools for configuration to understand whats going on then step into a server version for production. Linux has some advantages and some drawbacks but nothing will replace experience on a system. Go for it even if it means doing it at home first, the knowledge gained will be valuable.

[aleksander]

SMB yes, FTP no, but there is no reason why you couldn't use FTP. Users have to be created in Samba (the SMB services package) and shares created with the correct permissions if you want a relatively secure setup or alternatively you can create open shares to make life easy as in the tutorial. Any specific reason you want to use FTP? Most seem to use SMB.

I'd recommend giving it a try on an old PC before attempting to roll out in a client's environment if you are not familiar with what you are doing. You will learn much just by giving it a try. To make life a little easier you can try a desktop version of Linux and use some graphical tools for configuration to understand whats going on then step into a server version for production. Linux has some advantages and some drawbacks but nothing will replace experience on a system. Go for it even if it means doing it at home first, the knowledge gained will be valuable.

thanks zed255. Great advice. I agree with you.

[Laurencia Lies]

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[RyanPacific]

use proftpd or samba respectively. consult the documentation for either to set the server up and consult the documentation for the scanner to send to the server. I have set up tons of low cost ftp scan servers out of old computers laying around for my customers. I recommend using ftp because it is more stable and allows continuation of broken transfers (just don't use external FTP due to plaintext passwords). Use samba to share the ftp server to your users as it is more configurable in respect to file permissions. when set up properly it should need no attention once it is launched.