System and method to limit the use of the outgoing facsimile feature of a multi-function peripheral (MFP) to a list of valid destinations

摘要

A system and method for sending data via facsimile at a multi-function peripheral (MFP) with a facsimile capability are disclosed. In one aspect, the method of sending data via facsimile comprises receiving a document, receiving via an input interface a destination phone number which identifies the destination to which the document is to be facsimiled, receiving a request via the input interface to send the document via facsimile at a scheduled time, checking one or more predetermined conditions that the request has to satisfy to pass a security check based on the received destination phone number and/or the scheduled time, and sending the document via facsimile as requested if the one or more predetermined conditions are met.