Preparing to Add a Digital Signature to a PDF File
Document number: A3JJ-05R
Adding a digital signature when saving or sending scanned data as a PDF file can be used to prove that the document is guaranteed by the author and has not been tampered with. To add a digital signature, you must generate a key and certificate for device signature that shows that the scanned data (PDF file) was created with the machine.
This section describes how to configure the settings using Remote UI from a computer. You cannot use the operation panel to configure the settings. Administrator privileges are required.
Only one key and certificate for device signature are generated. They cannot be deleted.
To add a digital signature to a PDF file, you must use the optional Send PDF Security Feature Set. Send PDF Security Feature Set
Click [Device Management] [Key and Certificate Settings] [Generate Key].
The [Generate Key] screen is displayed.
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Select [Device Signature], and click [OK].
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Click [OK].
The key and certificate for device signature are added to [Registered Key and Certificate] on the [Key and Certificate Settings] screen.
Validity of the Key and Certificate
The key and certificate for device signature are valid for five years. Update the key and certificate when they expire.
Updating the Key and Certificate
In [Registered Key and Certificate] on the [Key and Certificate Settings] screen, click [Update] to the right of the key and certificate for device signature to update these.
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