# Unauthorized Copy Prevention
Print Job/Stored File > Document Server > Document Server (Shared Folder/Individual Folder) > List of Files to Print > Unauthorized Copy Prevention

Configure the settings for unauthorized copy prevention for documents stored on the document server. Use this function to embed text and background patterns in confidential documents when printing them.

### Unauthorized Copy Prevention Type

Specify an unauthorized copy prevention type to be used.

#### Off

Prints documents with the settings specified on the Device Management - Configuration - Unauthorized Copy Prevention: Document Server.

#### Data Security for Copying

If a document with an embedded copy guard pattern is copied, scanned, and/or stored in a machine with the Copy Data Security unit, the image of the page to be printed is destroyed, and the copy's color is turned completely gray.

#### Unauthorized Copy Prevention for Pattern

Use this function to embed text and background patterns in confidential documents. If an unauthorized copy of the document is made, the background pattern and text will be clearly visible. This function makes it easy to identify unauthorized copies.

## Mask Type for Pattern/Color/Density/Effect

### Mask Type for Pattern

Select the mask type for the background pattern.

### Pattern Color

Select the color of the background pattern.

### Pattern Density

Select the density of the background pattern.

### Data Security for Copying Effect

Select the type of effects applied to copies or prints.

#### Text and Background

Embeds a text and background pattern in confidential documents.
See the effects applied to copies or prints in the list as follows.

#### Background Only

Embeds only a background pattern in confidential documents and prints the text by deleting the shapes of the characters from the background.
See the effects applied to copies or prints in the list as follows.

| Effects of Pattern: Print | Effects of Pattern: Copy (the Copy Data Security unit uninstalled) | Effects of Pattern: Copy (the Copy Data Security unit installed)
--- | --- | --- | ---
Text and Background |  |  |
Background Only |  |  |

### Unauthorized Copy Prevention of Patterns Result

Select the type of effects applied to copies or prints.

#### Text and Background

Embeds a text and background pattern in confidential documents.
See the effects applied to copies or prints in the list as follows.

#### Reverse Patterns (Text/Background)

The print effect is the same as that of Text and Background, but the copy effect is different.
See the effects applied to copies or prints in the list as follows.

#### Background Only

Embeds only a background pattern in confidential documents and prints the text by deleting the shapes of the characters from the background.
See the effects applied to copies or prints in the list as follows.

#### Text Only

Prints only a prevention text in confidential documents.
See the effects applied to copies or prints in the list as follows.

| Effects of Pattern: Print | Effects of Pattern: Copy
--- | --- | ---
Text and Background |  |
Reverse Patterns (Text/Background) |  |
Background Only |  |
Text Only |  |

## Prevention Text Settings

### Text Selection

Select the text type for the prevention text.
If you select User Text, enter a user text using up to 64 characters.

### Point Size

Specify a value to adjust the size of the prevention text.
If you use a small font, it may not be effective.

### Carriage Return Space

Specify the line spacing.

### Text Angle

Specify a value to rotate the prevention text. As the value gets larger, the text rotates counterclockwise about its center.

### Text Position

Specify a position to enter the prevention text.

### Repeat Text

Specify whether or not to repeatedly print the text over the whole sheet. If On is selected, Text Position is unavailable.

## Buttons

### OK

Click to save the settings and return to the List of Files to Print page.
Current settings are displayed under the Unauthorized Copy Prevention button on the List of Files to Print page.

### Cancel

Click to cancel the settings and return to the List of Files to Print page.

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