Log in (Using the Printer Driver)

When Basic Authentication, Windows Authentication, or LDAP Authentication is set, users must enter a login user name and password to use the machine and/or print an individual job.

Setting Authentication

On the [Start] menu, click [Printers and Faxes].
The [Printers and Faxes] window appears.
Click the icon of the printer you want to specify authentication for.
On the [File] menu, click [Properties].
The [Printer Properties] dialog box appears.
Click the [Advanced Options] tab.
On the [Authentication] menu, select [User Authentication].
Click [OK].

Setting Authentication for individual print jobs

On the [Start] menu, click [Printers and Faxes].
The [Printers and Faxes] window appears.
Click icon of the printer you want to specify authentication for.
Click [Printing Preferences...].
The [Printing Preferences] dialog box appears.
Click the [Detailed Settings] tab.
In the [Menu:] box, click the [Job Setup] icon.
Click [Authentication...].
The [Authentication] dialog box appears.
In [Login User Name:], enter a login user name using up to 32 characters.
In [Login Password:], enter a login password using up to 128 characters. Then, in [Reenter the confirmation password:], enter the login password again, and then click [OK].