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Encrypting Scan Data

Overview
Procedure

Overview

Set a password when scanning to encrypt the scan data. It is necessary to enter the password to browse the data. This is useful for protecting against data leaks.

NOTICE
  • Make sure you do not forget the password you set.
Tips
  • In [File Type], select [PDF] + [Package], or [PDF] + [Divided] to encrypt the data.
  • Cannot be encrypted for JPEG, XPS, TIFF or PDF compliant with PDF/A.
  • Partitions cannot be configured if [HDD Encryption Setting] is enabled.

Procedure

1
Press the [SCAN] tab.
2
Select the destination and press [Scan Settings].
3
Press [File Type].
4
Select [PDF] in [File Type] and [Package], or [Divided] in [Page Setting], and press [OK].
5
Press [Encryption].
6
Enter the password and press [OK].
7
Check that [Encryption] has been set on the [Scan Settings] screen.
8
Perform the scan.

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