Deterring Unauthorized Copying
Printing a concealed security watermark ([Copy Protect])
Text such as "Copy" and "Private" are printed in the background pattern as concealed text. This function is called the Copy Protect function.
When a copy-protected document is copied, the concealed security watermark appears on the entire page, thereby indicating that it is an unauthorized copy.
In the [Stamp/Composition] tab, select the [Copy Security] check box, and then select [Copy Protect].
As necessary, click [Edit...] to specify the text to be printed and the format of the text. For details, refer to [Configuring the print settings for Copy Security] .
Printing a stamp on the entire page ([Stamp Repeat])
Print a stamp such as "Copy" or "Private" on the entire page.
By printing text such as "Copy" or "Private" as a visible stamp, you can deter unauthorized copying.
In the [Stamp/Composition] tab, select the [Copy Security] check box, and then select [Stamp Repeat].
As necessary, click [Edit...] to specify the text to be printed and the format of the text. For details, refer to [Configuring the print settings for Copy Security] .
Adding copy restriction information ([Copy Guard])
Copy Guard is a copy protection function that prints concealed security watermarks such as "Private" or a date in the background to prevent unauthorized copying, and embeds a copy restriction pattern on all printed sheets.
If an attempt is made using a device that supports the copy guard function to copy a sheet that has been copy protected, a copy guard pattern is scanned, the copying process is canceled, and the job is deleted.
In the [Stamp/Composition] tab, select the [Copy Security] check box, and then select [Copy Guard].
As necessary, click [Edit...] to specify the text to be printed and the format of the text. For details, refer to [Configuring the print settings for Copy Security] .
Tips
To use this function, an option is required. For details on the required option, refer to [Print options] .- To use this function, select [Copy Security] ( [Copy Security] ), and set [Copy Guard] to ON.
Adding a password ([Password Copy])
Password Copy is a copy protection function that prints concealed security watermarks such as "Private" or a date in the background to prevent unauthorized copying, and embeds a password for the password copy function on all printed sheets.
If an attempt is made using a device that supports the password copy function to copy a sheet that has been prepared for password copy, a password copy pattern is scanned and entry of a password is requested. Copying starts if the correct password is entered.
In the [Stamp/Composition] tab, select the [Copy Security] check box, and then select [Password Copy].
Enter the password to be embedded (using up to eight characters), and then click [OK].
As necessary, specify the text to be printed and the format of the text. For details, refer to [Configuring the print settings for Copy Security] .
Tips- To use this function, an option is required. For details on the required option, refer to [Print options] .
- To use this function, select [Copy Security] ( [Copy Security] ), and set [Password Copy] to ON.
Configuring the print settings for Copy Security
When printing a copy security pattern on sheets, you can set the text to be printed and the format of the text as necessary.
In the [Stamp/Composition] tab, check the [Copy Security] box, and then click [Edit...].
In the [Print Item] tab, select the item to be printed.
Items that can be specified vary depending on the selected copy security function.
Setting
Description
[Characters]
Select this check box to print a text. In addition, select the text you want to print.
- You can select the text to be printed from the registered preset stamps and stamps registered by users.
- If your computer can communicate with this machine, clicking [Obtain Device Information] obtains and displays the latest stamp information registered in this machine.
[Date/Time]
Select this check box to add the print date/time.
As necessary, click [Edit...] to specify the format.
[Serial Number]
Select this check box to print the serial number of this machine.
[Distribution Control Number]
Select this check box to print copy numbers when printing multiple sets of copies.
As necessary, click [Edit...] to specify the start number and the number of digits.
[Job Number]
Select this check box to print the job numbers managed in this machine.
In the [Detail Settings] tab, set the print format.
Items that can be specified vary depending on the selected copy security function.
Setting
Description
[Angle]
Select the angle of the text to be printed.
[Text Size]
Select the size of the text to be printed.
[Pattern Color]
Select the color of the copy security pattern.
As necessary, click [Adjust Color...] to adjust the density and contrast.
[Pattern Overwrite]
Select whether to compose the copy security pattern on the front or back side of the original.
[Background Pattern]
Select the copy security pattern from the background patterns registered in this machine.
[Pattern]
Select whether the text pattern is embossed or outlined when the original is subjected to unauthorized copying.
Click [OK].