You can embed a warning text under printed text such as "Illegal Copy" to prevent unauthorized copying of a confidential document (Unauthorized Copy Prevention for Pattern). You can also specify to fill the printed document with gray color (Data Security for Copying). You can also specify to fill the printed document with gray color (Data Security for Copying), and embed the management numbers over the entire printed document (Background Numbering).
Unauthorized Copy Prevention consists of three functions: "Unauthorized Copy Prevention for Pattern", "Data Security for Copying" and "Background Numbering". If the document printed with Unauthorized Copy Prevention is made, the result becomes as follows:
Unauthorized Copy Prevention for Pattern
The text or pattern for Unauthorized Copy Prevention is embedded in the printed document. The embedded text or pattern is printed in light color. If the document is copied, the warning text or pattern appears darker.
Data Security for Copying
The text for Unauthorized Copy Prevention is embedded in the printed document. The embedded text is printed in light color. If the document is copied, the result becomes as follows:
If the document is copied by a copier equipped with the Data Security for Copying module, the images and text in the copied document are converted into gray overprint. The contents of the document are hidden to prevent being copied or leaked.
If the document is copied by a copier not equipped with the Data Security for Copying module, the embedded text appears on the copied document. This function makes the contents of the document difficult to read or flags the user's attention with a warning text to prevent unauthorized copy or use.
Background Numbering
Specify Background Numbering in the printer driver, and then print the document. The specified management numbers are embedded over the entire printed document.
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.
Use the following paper to print using Data Security for Copying.
To convert images and text into gray overprint in Data Security for Copying, specify the setting also in the MFP.
Preventing Data Leaks from Printed Sheets
The image of Unauthorized Copy Prevention for Pattern may be copied with uneven density. In this case, change the type of original to [Text] or [Photo].
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Configure the print setting on the [Text/Watermark] tab.
Open a document to print on the computer, and display the setting screen of the printer driver from the print menu in the application.
Specify Document Size, Paper Type, Orientation and other settings.
Basic Procedure for Printing Documents
On the [Text/Watermark] tab, select the [Unauthorized Copy Prevention] check box and specify Unauthorized Copy Prevention Type.
Unauthorized Copy Prevent. Pattern: Click the detail settings button to specify a text or mask pattern to embed in a document.
Data Security for Copying: Click the detail settings button to select a text to embed in a document.
After completing the configuration, click [OK] to print.
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Configure the settings on the [Unauthorized Copy Prevention] menu.
Open a document to print on the computer, and display the setting screen of the printer driver from the print menu in the application.
Specify Paper Size, Orientation, Paper Type, and other settings.
Basic Procedure for Printing Documents
In [Unauthorized Copy Prevention], select a prevention type.
After completing the configuration, click [Print] to print.
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Open a document to print on the computer, and display the setting screen of the printer driver from the print menu in the application.
Specify Paper Size, Orientation, Paper Type, and other settings.
Basic Procedure for Printing Documents
On the [Text/Watermark] tab, select the [Background Numbering] check box.
After completing the configuration, click [OK] to print.
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