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Canon Blocks Copy Jobs Using Banned Keywords

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the well-isn't-that-helpful dept.

aesoteric notes that a future version of Canon's document management system will include the exciting breakthrough technology that will OCR your printed and scanned documents, and prevent distribution of keywords. Documents containing the offending words can be sent to the administrator, without actually telling the user just what word tripped the alarm. The article notes that simply using 1337 for example will get around it.

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  1. Finally China can be safe from the printed word! by kawabago · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Why is Canon working so hard to help China be safe from words like freedom, democracy and truth? Oppression pays.