Restricting Use of Memory Media

USB memory devices and other memory media can be easy and convenient, but they can also lead to information leakage. You can prohibit the use of memory media for specific functions or all functions.
NOTE
Even if you use this setting to restrict the use of memory media, a computer can still be connected to the USB port on the back right side of the machine. To also restrict computer connections, see the following:

Preventing Use of Memory Media When Scanning and Printing

This section describes how to configure the settings using Remote UI from a computer.
On the control panel, select [ Settings/Registration] in the [Home] screen or other screen, and then select [Function Settings] to configure the settings. [Use Scan/Print Function]
Administrator or DeviceAdmin privileges are required. The machine must be restarted to apply the settings.
1
Log in to Remote UI as an administrator. Starting Remote UI
2
On the Portal page of Remote UI, click [Settings/Registration]. Remote UI Portal Page
3
Click [Store/Access Files] [Memory Media Settings].
The [Memory Media Settings] screen is displayed.
4
Clear the checkbox of the functions you want to restrict, and click [OK].
To Prevent Storing Scanned Data to Memory Media
Clear the [Use Scan Function] checkbox.
To Prevent Printing Data Stored in Memory Media
Clear the [Use Print Function] checkbox.
5
Restart the machine. Restarting the Machine
The settings are applied.

Preventing All Use of Memory Media

This section describes how to configure the settings using Remote UI from a computer.
On the control panel, select [ Settings/Registration] in the [Home] screen or other screen, and then select [Preferences] to configure the settings. [Use USB Storage Device]
Administrator or DeviceAdmin privileges are required. The machine must be restarted to apply the settings.
1
Log in to Remote UI as an administrator. Starting Remote UI
2
On the Portal page of Remote UI, click [Settings/Registration]. Remote UI Portal Page
3
Click [External Interface] [USB Settings].
The [USB Settings] screen is displayed.
4
Clear the [Use USB Storage Device] checkbox, and click [OK].
5
Restart the machine. Restarting the Machine
The settings are applied.
A08C-1SC