System Options
By installing system-related options, you can further enhance the performance of the machine.
PCL Printer Kit (imageRUNNER ADVANCE 4551 III / 4545 III / 4535 III / 4525 III Only)
This option supports PCL emulation printing solutions. It supports PCL5e/PCL6 emulation printing solutions.
PS Printer Kit
This option enables you to use the machine as a PS printer.
Barcode Printing Kit
This option enables you to print barcodes. For more details, see Bar Code Printing via the online manual site.
PCL International Font Set
This option enables you to add the following fonts for a PCL printer. As a result, you can output using multiple languages in a SAP Unicode environment.
Andale® and WorldType® Collection J (Japanese Version)
Andale® and WorldType® Collection K (Korean Version)
Andale® and WorldType® Collection S (Simplified Chinese Version)
Andale® and WorldType® Collection T (Traditional Chinese Version)
In order to support differences in character design depending on the region, four font versions are enabled.
PCL Asian Font Set
This option enables you to output the following fonts in a Traditional Chinese (Big5 or HKSCS) environment.
MingLiU Regular
DFKai-SB Regular
PMingLiU Regular
CSong TC Light (HKSCS support)
MHei TC Medium (HKSCS support)
MKai TC Medium (HKSCS support)
Super G3 FAX Board
The "Super G3 FAX Board" enables you to send and receive faxes. You can also send documents that are created in applications directly from your computer via the network. Faxing
The fax driver that enables faxing via a computer is included.
Super G3 2nd Line Fax Board
This option adds an additional line to the "Super G3 FAX Board" and enables you to use two lines to send and receive faxes. Fax Line Settings
On-Hook is only available with Line 1 (the standard line).
Super G3 3rd/4th Line Fax Board
The Super G3 3rd/4th Line Fax Board enables you to use three or four lines to send and receive fax documents. Fax Line Settings
Remote Fax Kit
This option is needed to use the Remote Fax function. Even if the machine is not equipped with a fax board, you can send faxes via another imageRUNNER ADVANCE machine with a fax board installed on the same network. Using Remote Faxes
IP FAX Expansion Kit
Enables you to use IP Fax, a function to send and receive faxes in a TCP/IP network such as an office LAN. As devices send and receive faxes within the network, you can reduce the transmission cost. The transmission speed of IP Fax is faster than conventional fax transmissions. For more details, see IP FAX Expansion Kit via the online manual site.
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.
OCR (Text Searchable)/PDF/XPS/OOXML
The OCR (Text Searchable)/PDF/XPS/OOXML 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, XPS, or OOXML file that is searchable.
OOXML
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 and Word formats from the machine.
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. Adding a Digital Signature to Sent Files
Voice Guidance Kit
This option enables you to hear voice navigation instructions when operating the machine.
Voice Operation Kit
The Voice Operation Kit enables you to hear voice navigation instructions when operating the machine. The Voice Operation Kit also includes a voice recognition function, which enables you to set the various functions of the machine using your own voice.
Document Scan Lock Kit
This option enables you to embed hidden user information or copy restriction information in the output when documents are copied/printed and reduce the risk of confidential information being leaked. It helps you to restrict scanning of the document (Scan Lock function) and identify the user that output the document (Tracking function). You can embed a QR code/TL code. Disabling Copying of Documents (Document Scan Lock)
2.5inch/250GB HDD
The 2.5inch/250GB HDD is necessary when using the Mirroring function of the HDD Mirroring Kit. Using as a Simple File Server
2.5inch/1TB HDD
By replacing the hard disk installed in the machine with the 2.5inch/1TB HDD, you can expand the memory capacity of the machine to 1 TB. Once you replace the hard disk with the 2.5inch/1TB HDD, the additional 2.5inch/1TB HDD is required to back up the data by using the HDD Mirroring Kit. Using as a Simple File Server
HDD Mirroring Kit
The HDD Mirroring Kit enables you to back up the data on the hard disk of the machine to the additional optional HDD. Even if one fails, you can access the other hard disk. Removable HDD Kit
Removable HDD Kit
When you remove the internal hard disk from the machine, you can carry it along safely by housing it in this dedicated case. For details, see Removable HDD Kit.
Connection Kit for Bluetooth LE
This option enables Bluetooth communication between the machine and mobile devices. Connecting Directly
NFC Kit
This option enables you to easily link the machine with mobile devices. You can also print simply by holding a mobile device up to the machine. Connecting Directly
Copy Card Reader
This option enables you to perform Department ID Management through authentication with control card. For details, see Copy Card Reader.
File Formats and the Need for Optional Products
products may be required, depending on the file format and function you want to use. See the following table.
-: | Standard function |
 : | Optional products required |
File Format (Detailed Setting) | Scan and Send/Scan and Store |
JPEG | - |
TIFF | - |
PDF (Trace & Smooth) | |
PDF (Compact) | - |
PDF (OCR (Text Searchable)) | |
PDF (Encrypt) | - |
PDF (Device Signature) | - |
PDF (User Signature) | |
PDF (Format to PDF/A) | - |
XPS (Compact) | - |
XPS (OCR (Text Searchable)) | |
XPS (Device Signature) | - |
XPS (User Signature) | |
OOXML (Word) | |
OOXML (PowerPoint) | |
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The following file formats can be used with the Access Stored Files function: JPEG, TIFF, PDF, XPS. To print files in other formats, move the files to your computer and print via the printer driver, etc. |