Overview

Use this document to manage and configure printer, scan, fax, network and security settings using the Embedded Web Server. To secure the printer, combine login methods and access controls to define users who are allowed to use the printer, and the functions they can use.

Using the Embedded Web Server, you can configure the Lexmark printer to conform to the Common Criteria certified target of evaluation. For more information, see the Lexmark Common Criteria Installation Supplement and Administrator Guide .

Before you begin, make sure that the printer settings have been configured for e-mail. For more information, see the printer User’s Guide .

Also, identify the following conditions:

You may need administrative rights to configure or troubleshoot the security settings.

Supported printer models

Multifunction products

Printers

Supported web browsers

Accessing the Embedded Web Server

  1. Obtain the printer IP address. Do either of the following:

    • Locate the IP address on the printer home screen.

    • View the IP address in the Network Overview section or in the TCP/IP section of the Network/Ports menu.

  2. Open a web browser, and then type the printer IP address.

Parts of the Embedded Web Server

 A screeshot showing the parts of the Embedded Web Server
 

Section

Description

1

Top

  • Shows the printer information and current status.

  • Allows the user to change the language of the web page.

    Note:  Changing the language of the web page does not affect the language on the printer display.

2

Left

  • Allows the user to search for items in the Embedded Web Server.

  • Contains links to the printer settings and other major sections of the Embedded Web Server.

3

Center

  • Shows specific information on the selected section of the web page.

  • Allows the user to change configurations and settings.

  • Generates reports and logs. For more information, see Generating reports and logs .


Understanding helper text

Helper text is a short and concise description of a setting or page, indicating its usage or providing details on printer behavior when applying a change. It appears to the right of the setting field, below page or section headers, or at the bottom of the web page. It also provides the user with a range of acceptable data entries.

 A screenshot showing the helper text