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Printer security features
Review the following information about the printer security features.
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Introduction
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Assign or change the system password using the Embedded Web Server
Introduction
The printer includes several security features to restrict who has access to conguration settings, to secure data,
and to prevent access to valuable hardware components.
Assign or change the system password using the 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):
a. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch the Wireless icon or the Ethernet icon
to view the printer's IP address or host name.
b. Open a web browser, and in the address line, type the IP address or host name exactly as it displays
on the printer control panel. Press the Enter key on the computer keyboard. The EWS opens.
NOTE: If a message displays in the web browser indicating that 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 EWS Home page, click the Settings tab.
3. In the left navigation pane, click Security to expand the options, and then click General Security.
4. Enter a password.
5. Re-enter the password in the Conrm Password eld, and then click Apply.
Make note of the password and store it in a safe place.
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