# S/MIME
Device Management > Configuration > Security > S/MIME

Use this page to configure settings for S/MIME.

Note

- Settings on this page can be changed by the following administrator:
  - Network Administrator

## Encryption

### Encryption Algorithm

Select the common key encryption algorithm for S/MIME encryption.

## Signature

### Certificate Status

This field displays the current status of the S/MIME certificate.

Note

- The message "Do not Use" appears if Do not Use is selected for S/MIME in the Certification area on the Device Certificate page.

### Digest Algorithm

Select the message digest type used for S/MIME signatures.

### When Sending Email by Scanner

Select one of the following options to specify whether or not to apply digital signatures when sending email by scanner.

#### Use Signatures

Digital signatures are always applied to email sent by scanner.

#### Do not Use Signatures

Digital signatures are never applied to email sent by scanner.

#### Set Individually

Users specify on a separate setup page whether or not to apply digital signatures to email sent by scanner.

Note

- To select Use Signatures or Set Individually, the email address specified on the Certificate Information page must match the administrator email address specified on the Email page.

### When Transferring by Fax

Select one of the following options to specify whether or not to apply digital signatures when sending data by fax.

#### Use Signatures

Digital signatures are always applied to data sent by fax.

#### Do not Use Signatures

Digital signatures are never applied to data sent by fax.

#### Set Individually

Users specify on a separate setup page whether or not to apply digital signatures to data sent by fax.

Note

- If the cloud fax function is enabled, this function will not be available.
- To select Use Signatures or Set Individually, the email address specified on the Certificate Information page must match the administrator email address specified on the Email page.

### When Sending Email by Fax

Select one of the following options to specify whether or not to apply digital signatures when sending data by fax.

#### Use Signatures

Digital signatures are always applied to data sent by fax.

#### Do not Use Signatures

Digital signatures are never applied to data sent by fax.

#### Set Individually

Users specify on a separate setup page whether or not to apply digital signatures to data sent by fax.

Note

- If the cloud fax function is enabled, this function will not be available.
- To select Use Signatures or Set Individually, the email address specified on the Certificate Information page must match the administrator email address specified on the Email page.

### When Emailing TX Results by Fax

Select one of the following options to specify whether or not to apply digital signatures when sending data by fax.

#### Use Signatures

Digital signatures are always applied to data sent by fax.

#### Do not Use Signatures

Digital signatures are never applied to data sent by fax.

#### Set Individually

Users specify on a separate setup page whether or not to apply digital signatures to data sent by fax.

Note

- If the cloud fax function is enabled, this function will not be available.
- To select Use Signatures or Set Individually, the email address specified on the Certificate Information page must match the administrator email address specified on the Email page.

### When Transferring Files Stored in Document Server (Utility)

Select one of the following options to specify whether or not digital signatures are applied to files stored in the Document Server that are being sent.

#### Use Signatures

Digital signatures are always applied to stored files being sent.

#### Do not Use Signatures

Digital signatures are never applied to stored files being sent.

#### Set Individually

Users specify on a separate setup page whether or not to apply digital signatures to stored files being sent.

Note

- To select Use Signatures or Set Individually, the email address specified on the Certificate Information page must match the administrator email address specified on the Email page.

## Operation Mode

Specify the operation mode of the function for checking the certificate's expiration date.

## Buttons

### Refresh

Click to update the currently displayed information.

Note

- Before making the settings, click Refresh to obtain the machine's current status.

### OK

Click to apply the settings.

### Cancel

Click to cancel the settings.

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