Multi-function imaging machine with fax settings lock

In a system comprising a computer in communication via a network connection with a multi-function imaging machine having a printer section and a fax section, and a user input device, a method of operating a multi-function imaging machine, comprising the steps of:

• providing a fax settings lock;
• enabling said fax settings lock;
• and
• preventing changes to said fax settings from said computer when said fax settings lock is enabled.

In a system comprising a computer in communication with a multi-function imaging machine having a printer section, a scanning section, a copier section and a fax section, and a user input device, a method of operating the multi-function imaging machine, comprising the steps of:

• setting one or more fax settings, wherein said fax settings to be added to said speed dial settings, group settings and junk fax list from said computer;
• providing a fax settings lock for user selection;
• sensing whether said multi-function machine is in communication with said computer through one of a network connection and a local host connection;
• and
• when the network connection is sensed, locking fax settings for said fax section using said fax settings lock when selected while allowing new entries to be added to said speed dial settings, group settings and junk fax list from said computer;
• and
• when the local host connection is sensed, said fax settings lock is one of:
• ignored and fax settings for said fax section can be changed from said computer via said local host connection;
• not presented as a user-selectable configuration option on said computer via said local host connection;
• and
• enabled and fax settings for said fax section cannot be changed from said computer via said local host connection.