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You can embed text and patterns under printed text to prevent unauthorized copying of the document.
The Unauthorized Copy Prevention function includes the following 2 functions: "Unauthorized Copy Prevention for Pattern" and "Data Security for Copying". These 2 functions embed text and a pattern in a document.
If a machine scans a document in which text and a pattern are embedded by using the Unauthorized Copy Prevention for Pattern function, the text and pattern appear on the copy, so that other users cannot copy the document without permission.
When using the Data Security for Copying function, the copy differs depending on whether the Copy Data Security function on the machine is enabled or not. If the document is scanned by a machine with the Copy Data Security function enabled, the content of the document is shaded and the document cannot be copied without permission. If the document is scanned by a machine with the Copy Data Security function disabled, the text and pattern appear on the copy.
Unauthorized Copy Prevention may not prevent information leaks in all cases.
The manufacturer does not provide warranty regarding the appearance of print patterns and other copy protection features. The appearance of the print patterns and the performance of Unauthorized Copy Prevention may vary depending on the quality of paper used and the machine model and settings.
The manufacturer takes no responsibility for any damages sustained in connection with use of or inability to make use of Unauthorized Copy Prevention print patterns.
The following items can be specified in the Unauthorized Copy Prevention function:
Effect
Select the item to be embedded on the documents from the text or pattern. You can embed both.
The appearance of the pattern on the document and the copy of the document differ depending on the item you select.
Text Selection
Specify the text to be embedded on the documents.
You can enter up to 64 characters in [User Text].
Text Settings
Specify the size and angle of the text to be embedded on the documents.
Specify the space between the lines if you select [Repeat Text].
Select the text position if you select [Do not Repeat Text] and specify the text angle to 0 degrees.
Mask Type for Pattern
Select the type of pattern if you select [Text and Background] in [Effect] of Unauthorized Copy Prevention for Pattern.
Pattern Density
Specify the density of the text and pattern of Unauthorized Copy Prevention for Pattern.
Depending the machine settings, the items you can specify are restricted or cannot be changed. For details, see "Specifying Menu Protect", Security Guide.
