System Options

By installing system related optional accessories, the user can expand the functionality of the machine. This section describes the system related optional accessories and their functions.

For information on the optional products required to use each function, see "Optional Products Required for Each Function."

imagePRESS Printer Kit

The imagePRESS Printer Kit enables you to use the machine as a PCL/PS printer. It supports PCL5c/PCL6 emulation solutions.

It is also necessary when printing PDF, JPEG and TIFF files stored in memory media.

NOTE
To use the Job Hold function, the imagePRESS Printer Kit must be available for use.

imagePRESS PS Printer Kit

The imagePRESS PS Printer Kit enables you to use the machine as a PS printer.

It is also necessary when printing PDF files stored in memory media.

imagePRESS Server

The imagePRESS Server is a printer controller which attaches to the back of the machine. The imagePRESS Server supports Adobe Genuine PostScript 3, PCL5c, and PCL6, and is suited for office environments in which larger print volumes are frequently processed, or for users who use Adobe PostScript or other PostScript applications.

IMPORTANT
If you are using the imagePRESS Server, you cannot use the Encrypted Printing Software. If you are using the imagePRESS Server, you cannot use the Job Hold function.

Remote Fax Kit

The Remote Fax Kit is required to use the Remote Fax function. You can send fax documents via another imageRUNNER ADVANCE machine with the fax board installed on the same network.

Barcode Printing Kit

The Barcode Printing Kit enables you to print bar codes.

Universal Send Advanced Feature Set

The Universal Send Advanced Feature Set is useful when using the Send function on the machine. It enables you to send documents in the following formats.

Trace & Smooth PDF

The Trace & Smooth mode enables you to convert the text and line drawings of a scanned image to scalable outline data. The outline data (Trace) can be extracted and used in Adobe Illustrator. The smoothing process can also be applied to the text of the outline data to make it appear less jagged when viewed on a computer monitor or in print.

Searchable PDF or Searchable XPS

The Searchable PDF or the Searchable XPS mode enables you to perform OCR (Optical Character Recognition) to extract data that can be recognized as text from a scanned image. The text can then be added to the file to create a PDF or XPS file that is searchable.

Reader Extensions PDF

The Reader Extensions mode enables you to create a PDF file that allows you to make annotations, add digital signature, and save edited files even on the Adobe Reader.

Office Open XML

The Office Open XML mode enables you to create the Microsoft Office file standardized by International Organization for Standardization. This file can be sent in the PowerPoint or Word format from the machine.

Universal Send Security Feature Set

The Universal Send Security Feature Set enables you to use the Send function on the machine with security. It enables you to send documents in the following formats.

Encrypted PDF

The Encrypted PDF mode enables you to encrypt PDF files that you send to an e-mail address or file server for enhanced security. Only users who enter the correct password can open, print, or change the received PDF.

Device Signature PDF or Device Signature XPS

This is a PDF or XPS file with a unique device signature. The device signature enables the recipient of the PDF or XPS file to determine which device generated the file.

Universal Send Digital User Signature Kit

This option enables you to use the Send function on the machine with security. It enables you to send a PDF or XPS file with a unique digital user signature obtained from a certificate authority. This enables the recipient of a PDF or XPS file to verify which user signed it.

HDD Data Encryption & Mirroring Kit

The HDD Data Encryption & Mirroring Kit combines the HDD Mirroring function with the HDD Data Encryption function. This option enables you to reduce the risk of confidential information being leaked by encrypting all of the data stored in the hard disk of the machine.

Data Erase Kit

The Data Erase Kit enables you to erase the data stored on the hard disk of the machine.

Removable HDD Kit

The Removable HDD Kit enables you to remove the hard disk of the machine. By storing the removed hard disk in another location, you can reduce the risk of confidential information being leaked.

3.5inch/1TB HDD

The 3.5inch/1TB HDD is required to use the HDD data mirroring function with the HDD Data Encryption & Mirroring Kit.

Web Access Software

The Web Access Software enables you to view Web pages from the touch panel display of the machine. If you register PDF files on a Web page, you can print them without using a computer. Moreover, if you create a Web page or special content, and then register it as a PDF file, you can share the Web page or special content with other users.

IMPORTANT
When using the imagePRESS Server, you can use the functions which can be performed when the Web Access Software is activated from the control panel of the machine. However, either the web browser or the [Fiery] function, which is once used, will become the only function that is available. If the machine is restarted, either the web browser or the [Fiery] function could be used again.

Encrypted Printing Software

The Encrypted Printing Software enables you to encrypt print data sent from a computer using the Secure Print function, and decrypt it at the machine. This enables you to strengthen the security of print data by preventing the contents of your printed documents from being seen by other users, and preventing the unauthorized use of confidential information.

ACCESS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM KIT

The ACCESS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM KIT enables you to restrict the use of various functions for each user. Restricting the Send function enables you to reduce the risk of confidential information being leaked, and restricting users from making one-sided printing of multiple page documents enables printing costs to be reduced.

Voice Guidance Kit

The Voice Guidance Kit enables you to hear voice navigation instructions when operating the machine.