Operation Manual

Password Security Settings Dialog Box
Set passwords for opening or printing/editing PDF files.
Display the Password Security Settings dialog box by one of the following operations.
• Select the Set up password security checkbox in the Settings dialog box, and then scan
• Select the Set up password security checkbox in the Save Settings dialog box, and then save
Note
• The Save Settings dialog box appears after scanning with the Check scan results and specify
save settings checkbox selected in Save Settings of the Settings dialog box.
Important
• You will not be able to open or edit the PDF file if you forget the password. It is recommended that you
write down the passwords and keep them in a safe place for future reference.
• Password-protected PDF files cannot be opened in applications that do not support security settings for
PDF files.
Require a password to open the document
You can specify whether to require a password to open the PDF file. Select this checkbox to enter
characters in Document Open Password.
Document Open Password
Enter a password for opening the PDF file.
Password (Confirmation)
Enter the password set in Document Open Password.
Require a password to print or edit the document
You can specify whether to require a password to print or edit the PDF file. Select this checkbox to enter
characters in Permissions Password.
Permissions Password
Enter a password for printing or editing the PDF files.
Password (Confirmation)
Enter the password set in Permissions Password.
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