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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 printer and/or print an individual job.

Setting Authentication

  1. On the [Start] menu, click [Printers and Faxes].

    The [Printers and Faxes] window appears.

  2. Click the icon of the printer you want to specify authentication for.

  3. On the [File] menu, click [Properties].

    The [Printer Properties] dialog box appears.

  4. Click the [Advanced Options] tab.

  5. On the [Authentication] menu, select [User Authentication].

  6. Click [OK].

Setting Authentication for individual print jobs

  1. On the [Start] menu, click [Printers and Faxes].

    The [Printers and Faxes] window appears.

  2. Click icon of the printer you want to specify authentication for.

  3. Click [Printing Preferences...].

    The [Printing Preferences] dialog box appears.

  4. Click the [Detailed Settings] tab.

  5. In the [Menu:] box, click the [Job Setup] icon.

  6. Click [Authentication...].

    The [Authentication] dialog box appears.

  7. In [Login User Name:], enter a login user name using up to 32 characters.

  8. 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].