Configuring Samba share

This method shares a printer on the server, and then the client Mac computer connects to the shared printer as a Samba share.

  1. From the Windows server, share a printer.
    Note: We recommend creating a share name with only one word, such as PrintRelease.
  2. If the LPM print share is not in a domain, then do the following:

    • Enable Guest access. Navigate to Control Panel, and then click Add or Remove user accounts > Guest > Turn on Guest Account.

    • Add a standard user account with a password.

      Note: Make sure that the user name matches the user name for the Mac computer.
  3. From the client Mac computer, open the System Preferences window, and then click Print & Scan.
  4. Click .
  5. Press the control key, click the window toolbar, and then click Customize Toolbar.
  6. Drag to the toolbar, and then click Done.
  7. Click > Type > Windows Printer via spools.
  8. Enter the smb:// URL with an IP address or server name and the printer share name. For example, smb://10.1.2.3/PrintReleaseShareName.
  9. In the Use menu, select Select Printer Software.
  10. In the Filter field, type Lexmark, and then select either of the following:

    • Lexmark Generic Laser Printer Color

    • Lexmark Generic Laser Printer Mono

  11. Click Add > OK.
Note: When printing from a Mac computer, select the created printer, and then enter your credentials when prompted.