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Using [Mask type:]

You can embed patterns and texts in a document by setting in the printer driver to prevent unauthorized copying.

Driver screen illustration

Setting [Mask type:] in the printer driver

  • Select a pattern from [Mask type:], and then enter texts in the [Text:] box.

  • You can select overprint color from [Black], [Cyan], or [Magenta] in the [Color:] list.

  • You can set only [Text:], but [Mask type:] and [Text:] must be set together.

Printing a document using [Mask type:]

Illustration of mask type

  1. The pattern and text you have set is printed palely.

  2. The document is copied, scanned, or stored in copiers / multifunction machines.

  3. The pattern and text you have set appear clearly.

Note

  • Only the RPCS printer driver is supported.

  • Printing at 200×200 dpi is not possible.

  • You cannot partially embed patterns and texts strings in a document.

  • To make the embedded pattern clear, set the character size at least 50 pt (preferably 70 to 80 pt) and character angle to between 30 and 40 degrees.

  • Due to the effects of the settings, the results of copying, scanning, and saving documents in the document server may vary depending on the machine model and setting conditions.

  • Printing with background patterns and texts may be slower than normal printing.

  • For details about setting [Mask type:], see the printer driver Help.