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This chapter describes the overview of I-Fax (Internet Fax), and what you need to do before using I-Fax.

What is I-Fax?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

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What is I-Fax?

I-Fax (Internet Facsimile) enables you to transmit and receive a scanned original document converted to TIFF (Tag Image File Format) image data or PDF (Portable

Document Format) as an attachment of an e-mail, to/from any facsimile with I-Fax capability or any personal computer with e-mail through the Internet. I-Fax has two transmission modes: the Simple Mode and the E-Mail Mode.

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Simple Mode

In the Simple Mode, a scanned original document is converted to TIFF (MH) image data.

Size of the converted image data is limited to LTR, and its resolution is fixed to 200 x 200 dpi or 100 x 200 dpi, adhering to the common I-Fax standard. The image format, image size, and resolution are restricted in the Simple Mode.

To exchange image data with other facsimiles with I-Fax capability, select the <SIMPLE

MODE> when specifying the transmission mode. (In case it is between imageCLASS

2300 with I-Fax, you can exchange image data, except for PDF in the 'E-Mail Mode'). You can also exchange image data with personal computers with e-mail.

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E-Mail Mode

In the E-Mail Mode, a scanned original document is converted to PDF, TIFF (MMR

(Modified Modified Read)), TIFF (MR (Modified Read)) or TIFF (MH (Modified Huffman))

image data. To select an image data format, see "Registering Mail Addresses for

One-Touch/Coded Speed Dialing," on p. 4-5.

If you select 'E-Mail Mode' as the transmission mode, you can exchange image data with personal computers with e-mail.

To specify a transmission mode, see "Specifying Mail Transmitting Conditions," on p. 4-9,

and "Specifying Mail Basic Items," on p. 3-2. You can specify a transmission mode in two

ways: by registering one-touch speed dialing/coded speed dialing, or specifying the mail user settings. The transmission mode specified by registering one-touch speed dialing/ coded speed dialing has higher priority.

Furthermore, I-Fax enables you to:

• Select POP3 or SMTP as a reception protocol.

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Set the machine to check mail periodically.

Set the timer to transmit I-Fax, up to five times a day for time setting. Settings for the same day every week is also possible.

• Upload image data to an FTP server.

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Preparation Before Use

Before using I-Fax, it is necessary to specify the following settings from the machine's control panel.

1. Network Settings

2. Mail Transmission/Reception Settings

3. Registering mail addresses in one-touch speed dialing and coded speed dialing.

■ Network Settings

Specify the machine's parameters in the network. To transmit/receive data using I-Fax on

the network, specify settings for the TCP/IP communication protocol. (See "Setting the

Network," on p. 2-1.)

■ Mail Transmission/Reception Settings

Specify settings of a subject, message text, signature, etc. for each registered mail address. Also, specify items related to e-mail transmission and reception. (See

"Specifying Mail Basic Items," on p. 3-2.) For values of the network settings, contact a

network administrator.

■ Registering Mail Addresses in the One-Touch/Coded Speed Dialing

Register mail addresses, so that you can transmit mail with I-Fax by specifying the destinations with one-touch/coded speed dialing or access code. You can also register the transmission start time, transmission mode, etc., as well as the mail addresses in each

one-touch or coded speed dial address. (See "Registering Destinations (Mail

Addresses)," on p. 4-5.)

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