HP 3500 Series

ENWW Setting security on the printer 71
Setting security on the printer
This printer features control panel locking, which allows network administrators to prevent users
from changing certain printer control panel settings. When a menu is locked, unauthorized users
trying to change settings in the printer control panel will receive the following message:
ACCESS DENIED
MENUS LOCKED
You can use HP Web Jetadmin software, the HP LaserJet Utility for Macintosh, or an ASCII
escape sequence to perform this procedure. For instructions on locking the printer control panel
using either the HP Web Jetadmin software or the HP LaserJet Utility for Macintosh, see the online
Help for these utilities.
Locking the control panel
You can prevent users from changing printer control panel settings by establishing a password
and locking the printer control panel. You can choose from multiple levels of security. You can lock
certain control panel menus, allowing users to change the rest of the menus, or you can lock all of
the menus—and you can even lock the S
TOP button.
Levels of security
Use HP Web Jetadmin software, HP LaserJet Utility for Macintosh, or an ASCII escape sequence
to set security. HP software, which comes on the software CD-ROM, is easier to use than an
ASCII escape sequence. For instructions about locking the control panel by using either HP Web
Jetadmin software or the HP LaserJet Utility for Macintosh, go to the online Help for that software.
Table 3-4 Printer security levels
Lock setting Control panel items locked
OFF Service menu (locked with factory set PIN)
LOW I/O submenu
System setup submenu
Resets submenu
Service menu (locked with factory-set PIN)
MEDIUM Configure Device menu (including all submenus)
Diagnostics menu
Service menu (locked with factory-set PIN)
HIGH Information menu
Paper Handling menu
Configure Device menu (including all submenus)
Diagnostics menu
Service menu (locked with factory-set PIN)
STOP button