HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M277 - User Guide
Product security features
Introduction
The product includes several security features to restrict who has access to conguration settings, to secure
data, and to prevent access to valuable hardware components.
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Assign or change the system password using the Embedded Web Server
Assign or change the system password using the Embedded Web Server
Assign an administrator password for access to the product and the HP Embedded Web Server so that
unauthorized users cannot change the product settings.
1. Open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS):
a. From the Home screen on the product 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 product control panel. Press the Enter key on the computer keyboard. The EWS opens.
NOTE: If the Web browser displays a There is a problem with this website’s security certicate
message when attempting to open the EWS, click Continue to this website (not recommended).
Choosing Continue to this website (not recommended) will not harm the computer while navigating
within the EWS for the HP product.
2. Click the Security tab.
3. Open the General Security menu.
4. In the area labeled Set the Local Administrator Password, enter the name to associate with the password in
the Username eld.
5. Enter the password in the New Password eld, and then enter it again in the Verify Password eld.
NOTE: To change an existing password, rst enter the existing password in the Old Password eld.
6. Click the Apply button.
NOTE: Make note of the password and store it in a safe place.
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