Overview

Use the application to generate printer certificate signing requests and retrieve the signed device certificate automatically. Printer certificates are unique identifiers that are used to authenticate the following:

• HTTPS

• SSL

• TLS

• IPSec

• 802.11 connections

This document provides instructions on how to configure, use, and troubleshoot the application.

Understanding the application

The application eliminates the manual processes of requesting a certificate and installing a signed device certificate.

Manual process

When not using the application, a system administrator must do the following:

1. Configure the certificate defaults.

2. Generate the certificate signing request (CSR).

3. Upload the CSR in Active Directory Certificate Services.

4. Download the signed device certificate.

5. Install the signed device certificate on the printer.

Automatic process

After a system administrator configures the certificate defaults, the application does the following:

1. Generate a CSR.

2. Pass the request to Active Directory Certificate Services for approval.

3. Retrieve the signed device certificate.

4. Install the signed device certificate on the printer.