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Setting Administrator Password

Change the administrator password by following the steps below.

ImportantImportant

  • An administrator password is specified at the time of purchase.

  • Some models require to change the initial administrator password. If required, change the password and make sure you don't forget it.

  • The administrator password consists of alphanumeric uppercase and lowercase. Depending on the model, the character restrictions apply to the password according to the password and security policies. Follow the policies to set the password.

  • We recommend changing the initial administrator password.

  • If you want to restrict operation of the operation panel, we recommend that you disable Wi-Fi pairing settings in advance.

  1. Open Remote UI on the web browser of your device.

  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. 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.

    NoteNote

    • This function may not be available depending on your region.

  6. Enter a password, and then select OK.

    ImportantImportant

    • Default password is 4 to 32 alphanumeric characters and case sensitive.

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