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Entering the PDF password

Use the following procedure to print a password protected PDF file directly.

To print a PDF file that is protected by a password, enter the password using the control panel, Web Image Monitor, or the PJL command. When the password is entered using the PJL command, the password entered using the control panel or Web Image Monitor is ignored.

Using the PJL command

To enter the password for a password protected PDF file, use the following command and value in conjunction with the PJL command.

  • Command: SET

  • Value: PDFPASSWORD

  • Example: @PJL SET PDFPASSWORD=the PDF password

Up to 32 ASCII characters (0x20 - 0x7E (Except 0x22)) can be entered as the PDF password.

Using the Control Panel

To enter a PDF password using the control panel, select [Change PDF Password] on [PDF Menu] under [Print Settings].

Using Web Image Monitor

To enter the PDF password using Web Image Monitor, select [Set Password], and then set [PDF Temporary Password].