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Administrator password settings

The administrator password can be set or canceled.

Important

  1. Check that printer is turned on.

  2. Select Setup on the HOME screen.

  3. Select Device settings.

    The Device settings screen is displayed.

  4. Select Administrator password settings.

  5. When the confirmation screen of the administrator password setting is displayed, select Yes.

    When the administrator password is not set, the registration confirmation message is displayed. Select Yes. The message is displayed again. Then, select OK and proceed to step 7.

  6. Select Change administrator password.

    When you do not set the administrator password, select Remove administrator password. Select Yes in the displayed screen. The message is displayed again. Then, select OK.

  7. Select the effective range of the administrator password.

    Remote UI and other tools
    To change the setting using the remote UI or a certain software, the administrator password needs to be entered.
    LCD, Remote UI, and other tools
    To change the setting using the operation panel of this printer, remote UI or a certain software, the administrator password needs to be entered.
  8. Enter the administrator password.

    Important

    • When changing the password, the character is limited as follows.

      • Set the password using 4 to 32 characters.

      • Only alphanumeric characters are available.

      • From a security point of view, it is recommended to set the password of 8 characters or more in combination of alphanumeric characters.

  9. Select Apply.

  10. Enter the administrator password again.

  11. Select Apply.

    The administrator password is available.

    Note

    • When the administrator password is canceled or the effective range of the administrator password is set to Remote UI and other tools, the user management is disabled.