B710, B720, B730 User’s Guide > 72Points to Note When Sending E-mailsSecurity IssuesE-mails are sent via the Internet, connecting computers from allover the world. As a result, precautions must be taken relating tosecurity issues such that information is not easily seen or alteredby third parties.Therefore, we recommend that you use methods to ensure thatimportant information is secured. You are also advised not toreveal the e-mail address of this printer to third parties to avoidreceiving spam.Caution Regarding Internet Provider and E-mail Features• In the case where a flat-rate contract with the Internetprovider exists and the user is not always connected to thenetwork, a telephone charge will be incurred every time thisprinter retrieves data regularly from the mail server.• Connect the printer to an private IP address. Functionality ofthis printer is not guaranteed when it is assigned public IPaddresses.• When receiving e-mails via POP, always apply an exclusivee-mail account for the printer. Using a common e-mailaccount shared with other users will result in errors.• When the internet connection speed is slow, it takes time toreceive large amounts of data such as image data.• There are also providers that allow reception of e-mails viaSMTP. Detailed adjustments with the provider are required insuch cases.• When setting up the e-mail configuration in an environmentwhere MTA support is set up in private segments, match theoperating configuration.
