Restricting USB Functions
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USB is a convenient way of connecting peripheral devices and storing or relocating data, but USB can also be a source
of information leakage if it is not properly managed. Be especially careful when handling USB memory devices. This
section describes how to restrict connection via the USB port of the machine and how to prohibit use of USB memory
devices.
Restricting the USB Connection with a Computer(P. 270)
Restricting the USB Print Function(P. 270)
Restricting the USB Connection with a Computer
You can disable the computer connection USB port located on the back side of the machine. If this port is disabled, the
machine cannot communicate with a computer via USB. This setting does not affect the front USB port, which is for
attaching USB memory devices.
Touch Panel Model
<Menu> <Preferences> <External Interface> <USB Settings> Select <Off> in <Use as USB
Device> <Apply> Restart the machine
Black and White LCD Model
<Menu> <Preferences> <External Interface> <USB Settings> <Use as USB Device> <Off>
Restart the machine
Restricting the USB Print Function
You can disable printing data from a USB memory device. The data in the USB memory device cannot be printed.
Touch Panel Model
<Menu> <Function Settings> <Access Files> <Memory Media Settings> Select <Off> in
<Use Print Function> <Apply> Restart the machine
Managing the Machine
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