PRINTING DATA WITH HIDDEN PATTERN

Overview

This function prints data with text (hidden pattern data) such as "DON'T COPY" in the background.
When a document with hidden pattern data is printed, the hidden pattern data in the background is highlighted. This helps deter information leakage from unauthorized copies.

  • This function is available in a Windows environment.
  • Printer driver PCL6 can use this function.
  • "Hidden Pattern Print" is a function provided for the purpose of deterring unauthorized printing, but not a function that prevents information from being leaked.

Operation

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    Click the [Advanced] tab

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    Set the [Hidden Pattern Print] checkbox to icon, and click the [Settings] button

    If [Print Mode] is set to [Fine], the hidden pattern print setting is not available.
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    Configure the settings and click the [OK] button

    • Text may not be completely hidden on an output sheet with a hidden pattern print under certain machine conditions. In such cases, select "Setting mode (administrator)" and [Security Settings] → [Hidden Pattern Print] → [Contrast].
    • 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 pattern print.
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