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VIRUS SCAN

When this machine is connected to a network environment, it may be exposed to viruses and other attacks from outside. It is also possible to be infected with a virus via a USB memory device. There is a concern that a virus infecting the device may spread to other devices. By installing a virus detection kit, viruses can be detected and dealt with at an early stage to prevent the spread of virus infection.

  • The machine must be connected to a network and have access to the Internet. Connect to a LAN using the LAN connector of the machine or the wireless LAN function, and make the necessary settings by referring to " Network Settings". Also, see " Port Control", and the HTTPS client port must be set to "Enabled". In addition, if necessary, configure " Proxy Setting".
  • The virus scan settings are configured in [Virus Scan Setting] in [Security Settings]. The first time you enter [Virus Scan Setting], the software license agreement screen will appear. Read and agree to the terms of the agreement before using the virus detection kit.

VIRUS SCAN/VIRUS DEFINITION UPDATE TIMING AND TARGET DATA

This section describes the timing of virus scan and virus definition file updates and the target data for scanning.

Virus scan timing

The virus scan starts at the following timings.
During the virus scan, icon will be displayed in the System Area and in the machine information of the System Information screen.

Scan during installation and update

Scans for viruses during firmware updates, embedded application installation and updates.

Real time scan

This function scans for viruses during the input and output of data from the machine. This function can be used when [Perform Virus Scan on Input-Output Data] is enabled in [Virus Scan Setting] of the system settings.

Regular scan

Scans for viruses at a fixed date and time. This function can be used when [Perform Virus Scan at Specified Time] is enabled in [Virus Scan Setting] of the system settings. The date and time can be set in [Time Schedule] under [Virus Scan Setting].

On-demand scan

You can run a virus scan immediately. When is displayed in the virus scan of the machine information on the System Information screen, tap , and then tap [Scan Now] to execute the scan. You can also select [Perform Virus Scan Now] under [Virus Scan Setting] in the system settings to execute the scan.

Update timing for virus definition files

You can update the virus definition file at the following time.

Regular update

Automatically updates and keeps virus definition files in the latest state.

On-demand update

You can update the virus definition file immediately. When is displayed in the virus scan of the machine information on the System Information screen, tap and then tap [Update Now] to update the virus definition file. You can also update the virus definition file by selecting [Perform Update Now] in [Virus Scan Setting] in the system settings.

Target data for virus scan

The following data will be scanned for viruses.

  • Firmware for the machine
  • Embedded applications
  • Input/output data of the machine (job data, configuration data of the machine, address book data, input/output data of document filing)
  • Data stored in the machine's NAS folder (shared folder, faxreceive folder)

Combination of target data and virus scan

The combinations of target data and virus scan are as follows.

Scan during installation and update Real time scan Regular scan On-demand scan

Firmware for the machine

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

Embedded applications

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

Input/output data of the machine

No

Yes

Yes*

Yes*

Data stored in the NAS folder

No

No

Yes

Yes

* As for the input/output data of the machine, the data stored in the storage will be targeted for regular scan and on-demand scan.

WHEN A VIRUS IS DETECTED

Displayed in the System Information screen

When a virus is detected by the virus scan, the following screen will be displayed on the System Information screen.

An icon will also appear in the System Area to indicate that a virus has been detected.
If a virus is detected, stop using the machine and take anti-virus countermeasure.
When you tap on the list of "Notification" will display the deleted message and information about the virus, if deleted, the date and time of detection, the type of target data, and the target file name or the application name.
If the virus detection kit has already taken action against the virus, tap [Delete Notification] to clear the message from "Notification".
If administrative rights are required to remove the virus, a message will appear with information about the virus, the date and time of detection, the type of target data, and the target file name or the application name, along with a message to contact the administrator.
If you need confirmation from the administrator, tap [Delete Notification] to display the administrator's login screen, and after logging in, the message will be cleared.
Even if multiple viruses are detected, only one line will be displayed in "Notification". After the first message is deleted from "Notification", the contents of the next virus will be displayed on the same line in "Notification".
When a virus is detected, the machine will proceed as follows.

If the target data is the firmware of the machine

Scan during installation and update

The update will be cancelled and the touch panel will display that the updated file is damaged. After the user confirms the contents and closes the screen, the machine will operate with the firmware before the update.

If the firmware was updated remotely, the update will be cancelled and the virus detection information will be displayed in the "Notification" of the System Information screen. The machine will operate with the firmware before the update

Regular scan/On-demand scan

The message is displayed in the " Notification" of the System Information screen about the virus detection and the need to consult a service representative. The machine will continue to operate.

If the target data is an embedded application

Scan during installation and update

Installation and update via Application Portal/USB memory

Cancel the installation/update, and the touch panel will display that a virus has been detected.

When updating, the user confirms the contents, the screen display is turned off, and then the application operates as before the update.

Installation and update via Web page

Cancel the installation/update, and display the virus detection on the web page.

When updating, the machine will operate with the application before the update.

When updating the firmware

Checks when the machine is started up after update of the firmware. The update is cancelled and the virus detection message is displayed in the "Notification" of the System Information screen. The application that detected the virus will be deleted.

Regular scan/On-demand scan

The virus detection message is displayed in the "Notification" of the System Information screen.

When the target data is the input/output data of the machine

Real time scan

When a virus is detected with respect to the input data, the touch panel will display that a virus has been detected, the input data or the job to be input will be cancelled, and the data or job data that was about to be output will be discarded. Data in the data input source (USB memory, external server, etc.) will not be deleted.

When a virus is detected with the output data, the touch panel will display that a virus has been detected, the output data or the job to be output will be cancelled, and the output data or job data will be deleted.

The virus detection message will be displayed in the "Notification" of the System Information screen.

Regular scan/On-demand scan

The virus detection message is displayed in the "Notification" of the System Information screen.

If the target data is data stored in a NAS folder

Regular scan/On-demand scan

Delete the detected data.

A message will be displayed in the "Notification" of the System Information screen with the contents of the infected data deleted because a virus was detected.
Any files on the NAS folder that are detected to have a virus will be deleted, so be sure to back up your files before you get infected with a virus. Also, do not save important files in the NAS folder.

If "Audit Log" and "E-mail Alert" are enabled, when a virus is detected, it will be logged and an e-mail alert will be sent.

"Audit Log" of virus scan

For more information about "Audit Log", see " Audit Log" in system settings.

E-Mail Alert

The subject line of the detected virus and the virus information are reported in the body of the e-mail. For more information about e-mail alerts, see " E-mail Alert and Status" in system settings.

UPDATING THE VIRUS DEFINITION FILE

Updates the virus definition file at the following timings.

  • When the machine starts up
    • Updates the virus definition file when the machine starts up. If virus scan is performed at startup, the virus definition file is updated before scanning.
  • Regular update
    • Update virus definition files automatically to keep the files in the latest state. It updates automatically, so no settings are required.
  • On-demand update
    • The virus definition file is updated using the machine information on the System Information screen or [Perform Update Now] in the Virus Scan Setting.

When the virus definition file update fails

When the virus definition file update fails, the following screen appears on the System Information screen.

In addition, an icon will be displayed in the System Area to indicate that the virus definition file update has failed.
As for the status, the reason for the update failure will be displayed in the "Notification" section of the System Information screen, check the details.
  • Server connection error (cannot connect to the Internet / server not found)
  • Download failure (communication error / received data damaged, etc.)
  • System time error (the time on the device and the time on the server side are off by more than 24 hours)
  • Authentication failure (server authentication failure)
When "Audit Log" is enabled, failure to update virus definition files is logged.

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