Features overview

This section gives a basic overview of the various features of the DSS.

●E-mail

◦Route e-mail jobs from multiple devices through a single point. DSS makes it possible to route e-mail jobs either through DSS or directly from the device to the SMTP gateway. Routing e-mail through the DSS server simplifies SMTP security management in environments with Access Control List security on the SMTP gateways.

◦SMTP gateway redundancy. Multiple SMTP gateways for redundancy in delivering e-mail jobs.

◦Encrypted e-mail channel. DSS can provide a secure e-mail channel using SMTP over SSL.

●Fax

◦Manage analog fax settings. The DSS Configuration Utility provides an intuitive interface for managing fax settings on devices that have an analog fax accessory installed.

◦Electronic faxing. Integrates with LAN Fax and Internet Fax servers.

●Address Books. Devices attached to DSS have access to the DSS address books, which provide the following functionality:

◦Public Address Book. Allows the administrator to create an address book which is accessible from all attached devices.

◦Personal Address Book. Each user can create, use and manage a personal address book from any attached device.

◦Exchange Contacts. Each user can access their Microsoft Exchange® Contacts from the front panel of any attached device.

◦LDAP Replication. This feature allows access to the company directory while off-loading the LDAP servers.

◦Address Book Management. Allows the administrator to manage all DSS address books.

●Workflow

◦Integration with third-party applications. The Workflow feature allows easy and consistent scanning into company workflow processes, either through a shared folder or FTP site. Metadata can be collected for each job using custom keys or built-in system prompts, allowing integration with third-party applications.

●Optical Character Recognition (OCR)

◦Searchable documents. OCR processing of e-mail, folder and FTP jobs through the I.R.I.S OCR engine to create searchable output in file formats such as PDF, XPS, HTML, RTF etc.

●Digital Sending management

◦Easy and intuitive interface to manage Digital Sending features through the Configuration Utility.

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Chapter 1 Introduction to Digital Sending

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