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Changing security permissions for PDF files

Set a master password to restrict unauthorized printing, changing, copying, or extracting of a PDF file's content. Only users who have the master password can reset or change these restrictions.

Important

  • You cannot reset or change a file's restriction settings without the master password. Write down the master password and keep it secure.

Operation panel screen illustrationWhen Using the Scanner Application

Operation panel screen illustration

About how to use the application's screen, see "[Scanner] Screen".

Operation panel screen illustrationWhen Using the Scanner (Classic) Application

1Press [Send File Type / Name].

Operation panel screen illustration

2Press [PDF].

If necessary, select [PDF (JPEG 2000)].

3Press [Security Settings].

4Press the [Permissions] tab.

5In [Master Password], press [Set].

6In [Password], press [Enter].

7Enter a password, and then press [OK].

The password entered here will be required to change the security settings of the PDF file.

8Enter the password again to confirm it, and then press [OK].

9Select the security permission setting.

Operation panel screen illustration

You can specify the following security settings:

  • Print permission: [Prohibit], [Allow], or [Low Resolution Only]

  • Editing permission: [Prohibit] or [Allow]

  • Copying or extracting content permission: [Prohibit] or [Allow]

10Press [OK] twice.

Note

  • The master password cannot be the same as a document password.

  • Master passwords can contain up to 32 characters.

  • If [40 bit RC4] is selected as the PDF encryption level, you cannot select [Low Resolution Only] as the print permission.