HP LaserJet Pro Devices - Installing 2048 bit SSL certificates

Less often, printers are accessed using just the Host Name (e.g.: “NPI90D02B”). And, sometimes printers are accessed

using the IP address (16.88.181.170 in this example). The most important factor in setting the Common Name is to

make sure that it doesn’t change. If the Common Name changes, then the certificate will no longer be valid. A new

certificate will need to be obtained. So, if the printer is configured by DHCP, then it’s probably not a good idea to use the

IP address (since it will change periodically).

Part of value of a certificate is having a trustworthy and well respected agency (the CA) vouch for your device (the

printer). They “certify” that the printer belongs to you and that you are a real company/person and not just someone

spoofing a printer for illicit purposes (i.e. to obtain confidential information, etc.). So, providing accurate information is

vital to the process of obtaining a certificate. The best CAs will verify all of it before issuing a certificate.

Once the correct information is entered, the “Generate” button is pressed and a CSR is created. This is the CSR: