User Manual

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Unlawful use of copying equipment 1
It is an offence to make reproductions of certain items or documents with the intent to commit
fraud. The following is a non-exhaustive list of documents which it may be unlawful to produce
copies of. We suggest you check with your legal adviser and/or the relevant legal authorities if in
doubt about a particular item or document:
 Currency
 Bonds or other certificates of indebtedness
 Certificates of Deposit
 Armed forces service or draft papers
 Passports
 Postage stamps (cancelled or uncancelled)
 Immigration papers
 Welfare documents
 Cheques or drafts drawn by governmental agencies
 Identifying badges or insignias
In addition, driving licenses and/or Certificates of Title to motor vehicles may not be copied under
certain national laws.
Copyrighted works cannot be copied lawfully, subject to the “fair dealing” exception relating to
sections of a copyrighted work. Multiple copies would indicate improper use. Works of art should
be considered the equivalent of copyrighted works.