By installing system related optional accessories, the user can expand the functionality of the machine. This section describes the system related optional accessories and their functions.

For information on the optional products required to use each function, see "Optional Products Required for Each Function."

The PS Printer Kit enables you to use the machine as a PS printer.

It is also necessary when printing PDF files stored in memory media, the Advanced Box, or the Advanced Box of another imageRUNNER ADVANCE machine on the network.

The PCL Printer Kit supports PCL emulation printing solutions. It supports PCL5e/PCL6 emulation printing solutions.

The Direct Print Kit (for PDF/XPS) enables you to print PDF and XPS files from the Remote UI.

It is also necessary when printing PDF files stored in memory media, the Advanced Box, or the Advanced Box of another imageRUNNER ADVANCE machine on the network.

The Barcode Printing Kit enables you to print bar codes.

The PCL International Font Set enables you to add the following fonts for a PCL printer. As a result, you can output using multiple languages in a SAP Unicode environment.
Andale®and WorldType®Collection J (Japanese Version)
Andale®and WorldType®Collection K (Korean Version)
Andale®and WorldType®Collection S (Simplified Chinese Version)
Andale®and WorldType®Collection T (Traditional Chinese Version)
In order to support differences in character design depending on the region, four font versions are enabled.

The Additional Memory Type A enables you to expand the memory capacity of the machine.

It is necessary for operations such as scanning color images with a resolution of 200 x 400 dpi, 400 X 400 dpi, or 600 x 600 dpi, or adding a 3rd/4th fax line.

The Super G3 FAX Board enables you to send and receive fax documents. You can also send documents that have been created in applications directly from your computer via the network.

The Super G3 2nd Line Fax Board enables you to use two lines to send and receive fax documents.

The Super G3 3rd/4th Line Fax Board enables you to use three or four lines to send and receive fax documents.

The Remote Fax Kit is needed to use the Remote Fax function. Even if the machine is not equipped with the fax board, you can send fax documents via another imageRUNNER ADVANCE machine with the fax board installed on the same network.

The Universal Send Advanced Feature Set is useful when using the Send function on the machine. It enables you to send documents in the following formats.

The Universal Send Security Feature Set enables you to use the Send function on the machine with security. It enables you to send documents in the following formats.

This option enables you to use the Send function on the machine with security. It enables you to send a PDF or XPS file with a unique digital user signature obtained from a certificate authority. This enables the recipient of a PDF or XPS file to verify which user signed it.

The Secure Watermark mode enables you to embed hidden text in the background of copies. You can embed text, such as "CONFIDENTIAL," the date and time, or a department name. The embedded text only appears when the machine prints the copies. You can embed text such as "CONFIDENTIAL," the date and time, or a department name. The embedded text becomes visible when the copies are copied.

The HDD Data Encryption & Mirroring Kit combines the HDD Mirroring function with the HDD Data Encryption function.
This option enables you to reduce the risk of confidential information being leaked by encrypting all of the data stored in the hard disk of the machine. In addition, the HDD Mirroring function enables you to back up the data on the hard disk of the machine to the additional optional HDD.

This option enables you to store the same data on multiple hard disks at the same time. Reliability is improved because when one of the hard disk fails, you can use another hard disk to return the system to normal operation.

The Data Erase Kit enables you to erase the data stored on the hard disk of the machine.

The Removable HDD Kit enables you to remove the hard disk of the machine. By storing the removed hard disk in another location, you can reduce the risk of confidential information being leaked.

The 2.5inch/80GB HDD is necessary when using the Mirroring function of the HDD Mirroring Kit or HDD Data Encryption & Mirroring Kit.

By replacing the hard disk installed in the machine with the 2.5inch/250GB HDD, you can expand the memory capacity of the machine.

The Document Scan Lock Kit enables you to embed hidden user information or copy restriction information in the output when documents are copied/printed and reduce the risk of confidential information being leaked. It helps you to restrict scanning of the document (Document Scan Lock function), restrict copying of the output in accordance with copy restriction information, and identify the user that output the document (Tracking function).

The Expansion Bus is necessary to install the Wireless LAN Board.

Installing the Wireless LAN Board will allow the machine to connect to a network without using cables, and transfer data in infrastructure mode via an access point. Setting a password and authentication method reduces the risk of stolen data or unauthorized access by a third party.

The Web Access Software enables you to view Web pages from the touch panel display of the machine. If you register PDF files on a Web page, you can print them without using a computer. Moreover, if you create a Web page or special content, and then register it as a PDF file, you can share the Web page or special content with other users.

The Encrypted Secure Print Software enables you to encrypt print data sent from a computer using the Secured Print function, and decrypt it at the machine. This enables you to strengthen the security of print data by preventing the contents of your printed documents from being seen by other users, and preventing the unauthorized use of confidential information.

The ACCESS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM KIT enables you to restrict the use of various functions for each user. Restricting the Send function enables you to reduce the risk of confidential information being leaked, and restricting users from making one-sided printing of multiple page documents enables printing costs to be reduced

The Voice Guidance Kit enables you to hear voice navigation instructions when operating the machine.

The Voice Operation Kit enables you to hear voice navigation instructions when operating the machine. The Voice Operation Kit also includes a voice recognition function, which enables you to set the various functions of the machine using your own voice.

The Remote Operator's Software Kit enables you to access settings or process job from a personal computer by displaying the machine's control panel on the computer screen.