7.1 Overview of the Authentication Features
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7.1 Overview of the Authentication Features
This section outlines the authentication features available for the machine.
Types of users
The users include the System Administrator, Login User, Unregistered User, and Local User.
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For more information, refer to "Authentication for Each User Types" (p. 217).
Types of authentication
The machine supports two authentication types: "Login to Local Accounts" that authenticates users based on user
information registered on the machine, and "Login to Remote Accounts" that authenticates users based on user
information registered on a remote server.
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The supported remote servers include LDAP and Authentication Management servers.
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For more information, refer to "Types of Authentication" (p. 218).
Service based access control
Use of the machine features can be restricted on a feature basis (Copy, Scan, and Print).
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For more information, refer to "Service Access" (p. 332).
User based access control
Use of the machine features can be restricted on a user basis.
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For more information, refer to "Services Controlled by Authentication" (p. 219).
Creating, editing, or using the machine's folders can be restricted for individual user.
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For more information, refer to "Folder Authentication" (p. 220).