Sharp MX-M4071 User Manual - Page 246

COPIER►OTHER FUNCTIONS SECURITY REINFORCEMENT FUNCTIONS PADDING UNAUTHORIZED COPY PREVENTION DATA (HIDDEN PATTERN PRINT) Characters to prevent unauthorized copying such as pre-set or customized text are placed as invisible characters in a background pattern. When an output sheet with a pattern print is copied, the hidden characters will appear. AB CD AB DO'NOT CD DO'NOT COPY COPY • "Hidden Pattern Print" is a function provided for the purpose of deterring unauthorized copying. It does not guarantee the prevention of information leakage. • Text may not be completely hidden on an output sheet with a hidden pattern print under certain machine conditions. In such a case, adjust the contrast by selecting the [Hidden Pattern Print Setting] from the "Settings (administrator)". • When copying an output sheet with a hidden pattern print, the hidden pattern may not emerge depending on settings other than "Hidden Pattern Print". • The hidden pattern may not emerge on copies with certain types of devices or under certain setting conditions used to copy an output sheet with a hidden pattern print. To set a Hidden Pattern Print: In "Settings (administrator)", select [System Settings] → [Security Settings] → [Hidden Pattern Print Setting]. 1 Place the original. Place the original in the document feeder tray of the automatic document feeder, or on the document glass. ► AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER (page 1-116) ► DOCUMENT GLASS (page 1-119) 2 Tap the [Others] key, and tap the [Hidden Pattern Print] key. 2-75