Unauthorized Copy Prevention: Copier
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Unauthorized Copy Prevention: Copier
Configure the settings for unauthorized copy prevention for the copier. Use this function to embed text and background patterns in confidential documents when copying them.
Note
- Settings on this page can be changed by the following administrator:
- Machine Administrator
Compulsory Unauthorized Copy Prevention
Specify whether or not to set unauthorized copy prevention for the copier.
Off
Prints the documents with the settings specified on the machine's control panel regardless of the settings specified here.
On: User Can Change Some Settings
Prints documents with the settings specified here for only Mask Type for Pattern and Pattern Density. For other items, this function prints documents with the settings specified on the machine's control panel.
On: User Cannot Change Settings
Prints documents with the settings specified here.
Unauthorized Copy Prevention Type
Specify an unauthorized copy prevention type to be used.
Data Security for Copying
If a document with an embedded copy guard pattern is copied, scanned, and/or stored in a machine with the Data Security for Copying function unit, the image of the page to be printed is destroyed, and turn the copy's color completely gray.
Unauthorized Copy Prevention for Pattern
Use this function to embed a text and background pattern in confidential documents. If an unauthorized copy of the document is made, the background pattern and text will be clearly visible. This function makes it easy to identify unauthorized copies.
Mask Type for Pattern/Density/Effect
Mask Type for Pattern
Select the mask type for the background pattern.
Pattern Density
Select the density of the background pattern.
Data Security for Copying Effect
Select the type of effects applied to copies or prints.
Text and Background
Embeds a text and background pattern in confidential documents.
See the effects applied to copies or prints in the list as follows.
Background Only
Embeds only a background pattern in confidential documents and prints the text by deleting the shapes of the characters from the background.
See the effects applied to copies or prints in the list as follows.
| Effects of Pattern: Print | Effects of Pattern: Copy (the Copy Data Security unit uninstalled) |
Effects of Pattern: Copy (the Copy Data Security unit installed) |
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| Text and Background |  |
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| Background Only | |
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Unauthorized Copy Prevention of Patterns Result
Select the type of effects applied to copies or prints.
Text and Background
Embeds a text and background pattern in confidential documents.
See the effects applied to copies or prints in the list as follows.
Reverse Patterns (Text/Background)
The print effect is the same as that of Text and Background, but the copy effect is different.
See the effects applied to copies or prints in the list as follows.
Background Only
Embeds only a background pattern in confidential documents and prints the text by deleting the shapes of the characters from the background.
See the effects applied to copies or prints in the list as follows.
Text Only
Prints only a prevention text in confidential documents.
See the effects applied to copies or prints in the list as follows.
| Effects of Pattern: Print | Effects of Pattern: Copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Text and Background | |
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| Reverse Patterns (Text/Background) | |
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| Background Only | |
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| Text Only | |
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Prevention Text Settings
Text Selection
Select the text type for the prevention text.
If you select User Text 1 or User Text 2, enter a user text using up to 64 characters.
Point Size
Specify a value to adjust the size of the prevention text.
If you use a small font, it may not be effective.
Carriage Return Space
Specify the line spacing.
Text Angle
Specify a value to rotate the prevention text. As the value gets larger, the text rotates counterclockwise about its center.
Text Position
Specify a position to enter the prevention text.
Repeat Text
Specify whether or not to repeatedly print the text over the whole sheet. If On is selected, Text Position is unavailable.
Buttons
Refresh
Click to update the currently displayed information.
Note
- Before making the settings, click Refresh to obtain the machine's current status.
OK
Click to apply the settings.
Cancel
Click to cancel the settings.