11 Using the Internet Fax Service
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Using the Internet Fax Service
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Internet Fax Overview
When the Fax feature is available, the machine can transmit scanned data as an e-mail
attachment using a corporate intranet or the Internet, unlike conventional fax machines
which use public phone lines. Also, the machine can receive e-mails transmitted from the
Internet Fax-enabled machines.
For details of the Internet Fax, refer to "4 Fax" > "About Internet Fax" in the User Guide.
Preparations
This section describes the prerequisites to use the Internet Fax on the machine.
System Requirements for the Machine
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The machine is connected to a network via TCP/IP.
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The environment is prepared for e-mail transmissions.
E-Mail Environment
To use the Internet Fax feature, configure the following settings for your e-mail
environment.
Item Description
Internet Fax
Internet
Fax
Direct
*1
via
SMTP
via
POP3
via
SMTP
TCP/IP address TCP/IP address of the machine.
TCP/IP protocol is used for e-mail transmissions.
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Subnet mask The subnet mask is required when a network is divided
into subnetworks.
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Gateway address The gateway address is required when multiple networks
are used via gateways.
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The machine's
e-mail address
Set the machine's e-mail address.
OO O
DNS server address The address is required when the address of POP3 or
SMTP server is set not using an IP address but a domain
name. The address can be obtained by DHCP.
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SMTP server address SMTP server is used for sending e-mails from the machine.
The SMTP server can also be used for receiving e-mails.
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SMTP AUTH login
name, password
When a certification-required SMTP server is used,
configure a user name for authentication. Set the
password as necessary.
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POP3 server Set the POP3 server address. X O X
POP user name Configure the user name for POP receiving. Set the
password as necessary.
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