User GuideIM C2000/C2500/C3000/C3500/C4500/C5500/C6000 series

Using the Protection Function to Prevent the Misuse of Addresses

To prevent specifying an incorrect folder destination or a sender from spoofing a fax or e-mail, you can protect destinations in the address book. To specify a folder destination or sender in the address book, enter the protection code.

1Press [Address Book] on the Home screen.

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2Select a destination to protect on the Address Book screen, and then press [Edit].

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The items displayed on the screen vary depending on the version of RICOH Always Current Technology that is implemented on the machine.

If a group includes a member to whom the folder destination is specified, protection can be set for the group.

3Press the [User Management / Others] tab [Destination Protection].

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4Specify the advanced settings for protection.

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  • Protect: Select the check box of the item to be protected. In case of a group, only [Folder Destination] can be selected.

  • Protection Code: Enter the 8-digit number. When specifying a protected destination as the folder destination or sender, enter this number.

5Press [OK].

6After completing the procedure, press [Home] ().