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Encrypting PDF file

Set a password to protect a PDF file. Only users who have the password can open the PDF file.

Important

  • Encryption is possible only for scan files sent by e-mail or Scan to Folder and saved on a removable device.

  • You cannot open an encrypted file without a password. Make sure you do not forget a file's password.

1Press [Options].

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2Press the [Up arrow key] or [Down arrow key] key to select [PDF Security Encryption], and then press the [OK] key.

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3Select [Encrypt Document], and then press the [OK] key.

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4Select [On], and then press the [OK] key.

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5Enter a password, and then press the [OK] key.

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The password entered here will be required to open the PDF file.

6Enter the password again, and then press the [OK] key.

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"Programmed" appears, and then the PDF Security Encryption screen reappears.

7Press the [Escape] key twice.

Note

  • The Encryption Password must be different from the Master Password (which is used for changing PDF Security Permissions).

  • You can enter up to 32 alphanumeric characters for a document password.