Configuring printer security

For newer printer models

  1. From the Printers menu, click Printer Listing.

  2. Click the IP address of the printer, and then click Open Embedded Web Server.

  3. Click Settings or Configuration.

  4. Click Security > Login Methods .

  5. From the Security  section, create a login method.

  6. Click Manage Group/Permissions or Manage Permissions beside the login method.

  7. Expand Administrative Menus, and then select Security Menu.

  8. Expand Device Management, and then select the following permissions:
    • Remote Management
    • Firmware Updates
    • Apps Configuration
    • Import / Export All Settings

  9. Click Save.

  10. From the Public section, click Manage Permissions.

  11. Expand Administrative Menus, and then clear Security Menu.

  12. Expand Device Management, and then clear Remote Management.

  13. Click Save.

For older printer models

  1. From the Printers menu, click Printer Listing.

  2. Click the IP address of the printer, and then click Open Embedded Web Server.

  3. Click Settings or Configuration.

  4. Click Security > Security Setup or Edit Security Setup.

  5. From the Advanced Security Setup section, create a building block and a security template.

  6. Click Access Controls, and then expand Administrative Menus.

  7. In the Security Menu Remotely menu, select the security template.

  8. Expand Management, and then select the security template for the following function access controls:
    • Apps Configuration
    • Remote Management
    • Firmware Updates
    • Configuration File Import / Export

  9. Click Submit.