HP Designjet HD - User Manual

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Technical Note:
Security features for HP Designjet printers
Updated on April 2010
Introduction & Overview ....................................................................................................................... 2
Designjet Security features vs LaserJet ..................................................................................................... 4
Appendix: Security Concepts explanation ............................................................................................... 4
Secure File and Disk Erase ................................................................................................................. 4
Embedded Web Server (EWS) multilevel access ................................................................................... 8
Control Panel Access ....................................................................................................................... 12
Deadlock: Front Panel locked + EWS password forgotten .................................................................... 14
Disable connectivity interfaces .......................................................................................................... 14
Exclude Personal information from accounting e-mail .......................................................................... 15
Glossary ........................................................................................................................................... 17
For more information .......................................................................................................................... 19

HP Designjet HD Specifications

General

Brand	HP
Model	Designjet HD
Category	Scanner
Language	English

Summary

Introduction & Overview

Security Features Comparison

Designjet vs LaserJet Features

Compares security features available on HP Designjet printers versus HP LaserJet printers.

Secure File and Disk Erase

Secure File Erase Modes

Explains Non-Secure Fast Erase, Secure Fast Erase, and Secure Sanitizing Erase for file data.

Secure Disk Erase

Describes the option to securely erase all data on the entire disk drive.

Erase Function User Interface

Details how to set Secure File Erase and Secure Disk Erase via HP Web Jetadmin and the printer's Service Menu.

Embedded Web Server (EWS) Access Control

Administrator Account Setup

Explains setting up an administrator password for restricted operations and access control in EWS.

Guest Account Setup in EWS

Describes configuring a guest user account in EWS with its own password and access permissions.

Control Panel Access Management

Control Panel Lock Levels

Defines levels like Maximum, Intermediate, Moderate, and Minimum lock for restricting front panel access.

Printer Security Scenarios and Features

Deadlock Recovery Procedure

Addresses scenarios where the front panel is locked and the EWS password is lost, requiring specific recovery steps.

Disabling Connectivity Interfaces

Allows disabling specific printer network ports to enhance security and prevent unauthorized access.

Exclude Personal Email Data

Option to prevent personal data in accounting e-mails, useful for billing purposes.

Glossary of Key Security Terms

Device Password

Protects the printer from unauthorized access via remote applications.

Embedded Web Server (EWS)

On-device tool for reviewing, configuring, and changing HP Designjet settings via web browser.

HP Web Jetadmin

Web-based software for remote installation, configuration, and management of HP printers.

IPSec Protocol

Protocol suite for securing IP communications via authentication and encryption.

Authentication Manager

Secures device functions by requiring users to log in with specific methods for each function.

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