Third-party tools

As the name indicates, third party tools are not a part of the DSS system. However, they are mentioned here because third party tools are required to deliver some of the DSS functionality as listed here:

●LAN Fax. This feature requires a compatible LAN Fax product. DSS enables the functionality by providing a Fax interface at the Digital Sending-device and then passing the fax job along with an HPF file (metadata) to a watched folder.

●Internet Fax. This feature requires an Internet Fax server. DSS enables the functionality by providing a Fax interface at the Digital Sending-device and then sending out an e-mail with the fax job attached.

●Workflow. One of the main ideas behind the Workflow feature is the ability to capture metadata at the Digital Sending-device and pass it on to a folder that is watched by a third party application. This application is then able to read the metadata and further process and route the job.

●Personal Address Book. This feature requires a Microsoft Exchange Server that supports HTTP connections.

Remote Configuration Utility

The Remote Configuration Utility is a version of the Configuration Utility that is designed to install and operate on a remote computer.

Using the Remote Configuration Utility allows DSS configuration across the network.

1.Launch the Configuration Utility.

2.Click Another Computer.

Figure 2-5Remote Configuration Utility

3.Type in the network name of the DSS server.

4.Click OK.

Device firmware

DSS-enabled devices are “DSS aware,” meaning they have components built into the firmware that allow them to make use of the services and features offered by DSS. Some DSS features require a

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