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Setting Password

Change the administrator password by following the steps below.

Important

  • An administrator password is specified at the time of purchase. The administrator password consists of alphanumeric uppercase and lowercase. The initial administrator password is found on a sticker near the black tank cap (front left) when you open the scanning unit / cover.

  • Some models require to change the initial administrator password. To change the initial administrator password, use the operation panel.

  • If required to change the password, change it. Control your changed password so that you don't forget it.

  • We recommend changing the initial administrator password.

  1. Configuration Changes / Display Printer Status Using Web Browser

  2. Select Security.

    The menus are displayed.

  3. Select Administrator password setting.

  4. Select Change administrator password.

    If the administrator password is not set, registration confirming message is displayed. Select Yes. When message is displayed again, select OK.

  5. Enter a password, and then select OK.

    Important

    • Depending on the model, the character restrictions apply to the password according to the password and security policies. Follow the policy to set the password.

    • Default password is 8 to 32 alphanumeric characters and case sensitive.

  6. When the completion message is displayed, select OK.

Note

  • This web page contains information about several models. Depending on the specifications of the printer you are using, some of the features described (connection method, scanner/copy/fax operation and etc.) may not apply.

    For details about the functions of your printer, see Product Specifications.