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Document Scan Lock

This mode enables you to embed scan lock information and tracking information on the copies/prints to restrict job operation. When the output with embedded information is scanned, the machine restricts operation according to the specified settings of embedded scan lock information.

With this settings, you can restrict unauthorized copying/printing, and also analyse embedded information on the output and find out who, when, and with which machine the copy or print was made.

You can embed these information using the TL code.

	Original	Copy/Print	Output
TL Code
			The dots are printed in the background of output.

TL Code:

A TL code is a type of 2-dimensional bar code. A TL code is printed and by changing the arrangement of the dots, digital information is embedded on the output.

For the procedures to embed scan lock information and tracking information, see "Document Scan Lock (TL Code)".

The following information can be used with this mode.

Scan Lock Information

When the output with embedded scan lock information is scanned, the machine detects embedded information and restricts unauthorized copying and printing.

	Copy/Print	Scan Lock Information	Copy/Send/Store	Jobs are restricted.

Specify the detailed settings for embedding information beforehand such as whether to set the machine always prohibit copying and printing the document with embedded scan lock information.

(See "Document Scan Lock Settings.")

Tracking Information

You can embed tracking information such as date/time, user name, and device name for the job operation.

You can analyze embedded tracking information on the output, and find out who, when, and with which machine the document was output. The information analyzing tool is required to analyze tracking information. For more information, see "Document Scan Code Analyzer for MEAP."

You can analyze embedded tracking information in the TL code printed on the output, and find out who, when, and with which machine the document was output. The information analyzing tool is required to analyze tracking information.

Tracking Information with TL Code
	Copy/Print	Tracking Information (Original)	Copy	Tracking Information (Original)

Document Scan Lock (TL Code)

IMPORTANT
This mode can be used only for printing a file stored in a mail box. Please note that Canon will not be held responsible for any damages caused by the use of the Document Scan Lock mode or the inability to use the Document Scan Lock mode.

NOTE
Use STMT size or larger. Do not use paper with a low whiteness level, such as colored paper. Do not use paper with high transparency, such as thin paper, transparencies, or tracing paper. Make sure to use the correct paper size and type to effectively use the Scan Lock Information and Tracking Information. (See "Available Paper Stock.")