Setup and Install

Features overview
This section gives a basic overview of the various features of the DSS.
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E-mail
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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.
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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.
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Fax.
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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.
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Electronic faxing. Integrates with LAN Fax and Internet Fax servers.
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Address Books Devices attached to DSS have access to the DSS address books, which
provide the following functionality:
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Public Address Book. Allows the administrator to create an address book which is
accessible from all attached devices.
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Personal Address Book. Each user can create, use and manage a personal address book
from any attached device.
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Exchange Contacts. Each user can access their Microsoft Exchange® Contacts from the
front panel of any attached device.
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LDAP Replication. This feature allows access to the company directory while off-loading
the LDAP servers.
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Address Book Management. Allows the administrator to manage all DSS address books.
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Workflow
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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.
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Optical Character Recognition (OCR)
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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.
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