Generating Server Certificate
When you use SSL connection via IPv6 network, you need to generate an IPv6 server certificate using the printer.
Generate the server certificate from Remote UI.
Follow the procedure below.
Important
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To reset the server certificate, tap in the following order from the operation panel.
LAN settings > Wi-Fi / Wireless Direct / Wired LAN > Settings > Advanced > Reset SSL certificates > Yes
Checking Printer's IP Address
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Tap
LAN settings on HOME screen.
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Tap the enabled LAN.
Diagonal lines are displayed for disabled LAN icons.
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Check the value on IPv6 link-local address.
Write down the value on IPv6 link-local address for your reference when you generate a server certificate.
Generating Server Certificate
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Start up Remote UI.
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Select Security.
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Select SSL/TLS settings.
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Select Generate key and certificate.
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Select Generate self-signed cert.
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Specify each setting item.
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Signature algorithm
Select SHA256.
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Public key length (bits)
Select 2048 bits.
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Specify the expiration date.
Enter the date you generated the server certificate on Valid from.
Enter the date the server certificate expires on Valid to.
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Enter the common name.
On Common name, enter the IPv6 link-local address you checked in abbreviated form.
Note
- When you enter the common name, add [ ] to each end of the abbreviation value of the printer's IPv6 address.
- Do not use a comma or make a space for the common name.
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Select Next.
You need not enter anything on Country, State or province, Locality, Organization, or Organizational unit.
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Select Generate.
The server certificate starts to be generated.
When the server certificate has been generated, Generated a self-signed certificate. appears.
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Select Restart LAN.
LAN will be restarted.
When LAN has been restarted, Printer status on Remote UI appears.
Note
- If you cannot access to Remote UI after you restart LAN, reload your web browser.
Checking Generated Server Certificate
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Select Security on Remote UI.
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Select SSL/TLS settings.
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Select Check key and certificate.
Make sure the issuer of the root certificate is displayed on Issued by, and the value you entered is displayed on Common name on Subject.