Product Security Settings
is chapter explains the security settings of the device.
Introduction of Product Security Features
is section introduces the security function of the Epson Devices.
Feature name Feature type What to set What to prevent
Setup for the
administrator
password
Locks the system settings,
such as connection setup for
network or USB and the user
default settings.
An administrator sets a
password to the device.
Conguration or update are
available anywhere from Web
Cong, the control panel,
Epson Device Admin, and
EpsonNet
Cong
.
Prevent from illegally reading
and changing the
information stored in the
device such as ID, password,
and network settings. Also,
reduce a wide range of
security risks such as leakage
of information for the
network environment or
security policy.
Setup for external
interface
Controls the interface, such as
USB port and NFC port, that
connects to the device.
Enable or disable the USB
port for connecting external
devices such as NFC and USB
connection with the
computer.
❏ NFC: Prevents illegal
printing using NFC.
❏ USB connection of
computer: Prevents
unauthorized use of the
device by prohibiting
printing without going
through the network.
Control of protocol Controls the protocols and
services to be used for
communication between
devices and computers, and it
enables and disables features,
such as print.
A protocol or service that is
applied to features allowed or
prohibited separately.
Reducing security risks that
may occur through
unintended use by
preventing users from using
unncessary functions.
SSL/TLS
communications
The communication content
is encrypted with SSL/TLS
communications when
accessing to the Epson server
on the Internet from the
device, such as
communicating to the
computer via web browser,
using Epson Connect, and
updating
rmware.
Obtain a CA-signed
certicate, and then import it
to the printer.
Clearing an identication of
the device by the CA-signed
certication
prevents
impersonation and
unauthorized access. In
addition, communication
contents of SSL/TLS are
protected, and it prevents the
leakage of contents for
printing data and setup
information.
Related Information
& “About Web Cong” on page 26
& “EpsonNet Config” on page 73
& “Epson Device Admin” on page 73
Administrator's Guide
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