Formatting PDF Files to PDF/A

You can create PDF files compliant with PDF/A-1b. This is suited for long-term storage because it guarantees that the display of the PDF does not change with the machine or viewing software.
1.
Press (Settings/Registration).
2.
Press [Function Settings] → [Common] → [Generate File].
3.
Press [Format PDF to PDF/A].
4.
Press [On] → [OK].
Select [Off] if you do not want to format PDF files as PDF/A.

NOTE
This setting is disabled when sending a fax or I-fax.
If [Format PDF to PDF/A] is set to 'On', you cannot set the following PDF functions:
Encrypt
Reader Extensions
Visible Signatures
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