Printer security features
Introduction
The printer includes several security features to restrict who has access to configuration settings, to secure
data, and to prevent access to valuable hardware components.
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Assign or change the system password using the HP Embedded Web Server
Assign or change the system password using the HP Embedded Web Server
Assign an administrator password for access to the printer and the HP Embedded Web Server so that
unauthorized users cannot change the printer settings.
1. Open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS):
Network-connected printers
a. Print a configuration page to determine the IP address or host name.
i. Press and hold the Cancel
button until the Ready light begins blinking.
ii. Release the Cancel
button.
b. Open a web browser, and in the address line, type the IP address or host name exactly as it displays
on the printer configuration page. Press the Enter key on the computer keyboard. The EWS opens.
NOTE: If the web browser displays a message indicating that accessing the website might not be
safe, select the option to continue to the website. Accessing this website will not harm the computer.
2. On the Networking tab, click the Password link in the left navigation pane.
3. In the Password area, enter the password in the Password field.
4. Re-enter the password in the Confirm Password field.
5. Click the Apply button.
NOTE: Make note of the password and store it in a safe place.
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