User's Manual

Printer security features

Introduction

The printer includes several security features to restrict who has access to conguration settings, to secure data,

and to prevent access to valuable hardware components.

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Assign or change the system password using the HP 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.

NOTE: The steps vary according to the type of control panel.

1 2

Table 5-6 Control panel legend

Number Description

1 2-line control panel

2 Touchscreen control panel

1. Open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS):

a. 2-line control panels: On the printer control panel, press the OK button. Open the Network Setup

menu, select Show IP Address, and then select Yes. Return to the Home screen to view the IP address.

Touchscreen control panels: From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch the Connection

Information button , and then touch the Network Connected button or the Network

Wi-Fi ON button to display the IP address or host name.

b. 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 the web browser displays a message indicating that accessing the website might not be

safe, select the option to continue to the website. Accessing this website will not harm the computer.

2. On the System tab, click the Administration link in the left navigation pane.

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