User's Manual
Printer security features
Review the following information about the printer security features.
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Introduction
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Assign or change the system password using the Embedded Web Server
Introduction
The printer includes several security features to restrict who has access to conguration settings, to secure data,
and to prevent access to valuable hardware components.
Assign or change the system password using the Embedded Web Server
Assign an administrator password for access to the printer and the HP Embedded Web Server so that
unauthorized users cannot change the printer settings.
1. Locate the printer's IP address on the printer control panel:
● Touchscreen control panel: From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch the Wireless
icon (
) or the Ethernet icon ( ) to view the printer's IP address or host name.
● 2-line LCD control panel: On the printer control panel, press the OK button to display the Home
screen. Use the arrow buttons and the OK button to navigate to and open the following menus:
1. Setup
2. Network Setup
3. General Settings
On the General Settings menu, select Show IP Address, and then select Yes to display the printer's IP
address or host name.
2. Open a web browser, and in the address line, type the IP address or host name exactly as it displays on the
printer control panel. Press the Enter key on the computer keyboard. The EWS opens.
NOTE: If a message displays in the web browser indicating that the website might not be safe, select the
option to continue to the website. Accessing this website will not harm the computer.
3. On the EWS Home page, click the Settings tab.
4. In the left navigation pane, click Security to expand the options, and then click General Security.
5. Enter a password.
6. Re-enter the password in the Conrm Password eld, and then click Apply.
NOTE: Make note of the password and store it in a safe place.
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