Setting the PDF Encryption Level

 
You can set a password and set the level of security for encrypting a PDF.
To use this function, an optional Send PDF Security Feature Set is required.
<Scan>  Specify destinations or connect the USB memory device <File Format>  <Set PDF Details>  Tap detail settings for the PDF file  <Encryption>  Set the encryption level  Enter password (up to 32 characters)  <Apply>  Enter password again  <Apply>  <Apply>

<None>

The PDF is not encrypted.

<Acrobat 7.0 or Later/128-bit AES>

Adobe Acrobat 7.0 or later is required for opening PDF files whose encryption level is set to <Acrobat 7.0 or Later/128-bit AES>.

<Acrobat 9.0 or Equivalent/256-bit AES>

Adobe Acrobat 9.0 or later is required for opening PDF files whose encryption level is set to <Acrobat 9.0 or Equivalent/256-bit AES>.

<Acrobat 10.0 or Equivalent/256-bit AES>

Adobe Acrobat 10.0 or later is required for opening PDF files whose encryption level is set to <Acrobat 10.0 or Equivalent/256-bit AES>.
To specify whether <Acrobat 9.0 or Equivalent/256-bit AES> and <Acrobat 10.0 or Equivalent/256-bit AES> can be selected, see 256-bit AES Settings for Encrypted PDF.
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