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Administrator Tools

To change these settings, contact the administrator. It is recommended that you specify Administrator Authentication before configuring Administrator Tools settings.

Address Book Management

You can add, change or delete information registered in the Address Book. For details about each setting under "Address Book Management", see Registering the Address Book.

You can register up to 1,000 users.

You can also register and edit names in the Address Book using Web Image Monitor.

For details about the [Print Volum. Use Limit.] setting under [Auth. Info], see Security Guide.

New Program

You can register names as well as user codes.

Names

You can register a name, key display, registration number, display priority, and title selection.

Auth. Info

You can register a user code, and specify the functions available to each user code. You can also register user names and passwords to be used when accessing an LDAP server. User codes or user names and passwords registered here are also used for the print volume use limitation function.

Protection

You can register a protection code.

Add to Group

You can register a user or group of users registered in the Address Book to a group.

Change

You can change names as well as user codes.

All Users

You can change information registered in the Address Book after selecting the user in [All Users].

User Code

You can change information registered in the Address Book after selecting the user in [User Code].

Delete

You can delete a name from the Address Book.

Address Book: Program/Change/Delete Group

Names registered in the Address Book can be added into a group. You can register up to 100 groups. For details on how to register names to a group, see Registering Users to a Group.

You can also register and manage groups in the Address Book using Web Image Monitor.

New Program

You can register groups.

Names

You can register a name, key display, registration number, display priority, and title selection.

Programmed User/Group

You can check the names or groups registered in each group.

Protection

You can register a protection code.

Add to Group

You can put groups registered in the Address Book into a group.

Change

You can change a group from the Address Book.

Delete

You can delete a group from the Address Book.

Address Book: Change Order

You can change the order of registered names. For details about changing the order of the names in the Address Book, see Changing order of registered names.

Address Book: Edit Title

You can edit the title to easily find a user.

For details on how to edit titles, see Editing titles.

Address Book: Switch Title

You can specify a sorting title for user names from [Title 1] to [Title 3]. For details about sorting titles, see Registering User Information.

Default: [Title 1]

Backup/Restore: User Custom Settings & Address Book

Using an SD card, you can backup the printer's Address Book and user settings, and also restore those backup data to the printer.

Restoring data overwrites Address Book data stored on the printer, and clears the counter of each registered user of the printer.

You can also back up and restore the printer's Address Book using Web Image Monitor. For details, see Web Image Monitor Help.

  • Back Up

    You can back up the printer's Address Book and user settings to an SD card.

  • Restore

    You can restore the backup copy of the Address Book and user settings from an SD card.

  • Format

    You can format an SD card.

  • Obtain Memory Device Info

    You can check the free space and contents of the SD card.

Auto Delete User in Address Book

If the maximum registerable limit for an account is reached and a new account is requested, the oldest account can be deleted and a new account can be registered according to the user settings.

This new account is automatically registered to the Address Book and is not registered to the Address Book manually.

Default: [Off]

Delete All Data in Address Book

You can delete all data in Address Book.

Display/Print Counter

You can view and print the number of prints.

Displays the number of prints for each function (Total, Printer, 2 Sided, Coverage).

  • Print Counter List

    Prints out a list of the number of prints made under each function.

Display/Clear/Print Counter per User

You can view, print, and reset the number of prints for each user code. For details about printing the counter, see Printing or clearing the counter for each user and Printing or clearing the counter for all users.

The number of prints may differ from the counter values shown in Display/Print Counter.

Printer Counter

  • Print List for All Users

    You can print the counter value for all the users.

  • Clear for All Users

    You can reset the counter value for all the users.

  • Print List Per User

    You can print the counter value for each user.

  • Clear Per User

    You can reset the counter value for each user.

Display/Clear Eco-friendly Counter

For details about this function, see Security Guide.

Display/Clear Eco-friendly Counter per User

For details about this function, see Security Guide.

Eco-friendly Counter Period/Administrator Message

For details about this function, see Security Guide.

Machine Action When Limit is Reached

For details about this function, see Security Guide.

Print Volume Use Limitation: Unit Count Setting

For details about this function, see Security Guide.

Enhanced Print Volume Use Limitation

For details about this function, see Security Guide.

Print Volum. Use Limit.: Default Limit Value

For details about this function, see Security Guide.

Media Slot Use

For details about this function, see Security Guide.

User Authentication Management

Default: [Off]

  • Off

  • User Code Authentication

    Using User Code Authentication, you can limit the available functions and supervise their use. When using User Code Authentication, register user codes.

    For details about Basic Authentication, Windows Authentication, LDAP Authentication, and Integration Server Authentication, see Security Guide.

    Function to Restrict:

    Restrict Printer Functions

    • Do not Restrict

    • Restrict

    • PC Control

    Restrict Other Functions

    • Browser

    Printer Job Authentication

    • Entire

    • Simple (Limitation)

    • Simple (All)

  • Basic Authentication

  • Windows Authentication

  • LDAP Authentication

  • Integration Server Authentication

Enhanced Authentication Management

For details about this function, see Security Guide.

Administrator Authentication Management

For details about this function, see Security Guide.

Program/Change Administrator

For details about this function, see Security Guide.

Extended Security

You can specify whether or not to use the extended security functions. For details about the extended security functions, see Security Guide.

Program/Change/Delete LDAP Server

You can program the LDAP server to find up e-mail destinations in the LDAP server Address Book directly.

This function supports LDAP Version 2.0 and 3.0. Digest authentication can only be used under LDAP Ver.3.0. For details about how to program the LDAP Server, see Configuring the LDAP Server.

Program/Change

You can program an LDAP server or change a programmed LDAP server.

  • Name

  • Server Name

  • Search Base

  • Port Number

  • Use Secure Connection (SSL)

  • Authentication

  • Search Conditions

Delete

You can delete a programmed LDAP server.

Service Test Call

You can make a test call to the @Remote center. This function is available only if the @Remote service is enabled and active. This function is unavailable when [Notify Machine Status] is in use.

Notify Machine Status

You can send notification of the printer's status to the @Remote center. This function is available only if the @Remote service is enabled and active. This function is unavailable when [Service Test Call] is in use.

Service Mode Lock

For details about this function, see Security Guide.

Firmware Version

You can check the version of the software installed in this printer.

Network Security Level

For details about this function, see Security Guide.

Auto Erase Memory Setting

For details about this function, see Security Guide.

Erase All Memory

For details about this function, see Security Guide.

Delete All Logs

For details about this function, see Security Guide.

Transfer Log Setting

For details about this function, see Security Guide.

Unauthorzd. Copy Prevntn. Prntg.: Printer

Unauthorized Copy Prevention Stg.

Specify whether or not to enable the unauthorized copy prevention setting on the printer.

Default: [Off]

  • On

  • Off

Compulsory Unathd. Copy Preventn.

Select the unauthorized copy prevention setting to prioritize.

Default: [Driver / Command]

  • Driver / Command

    Prints documents using the settings specified in the printer driver or commands.

  • Driver/Command (Most Settings)

    Prints the background pattern by using the density specified on the printer. For other items, the settings configured in the printer driver or commands are applied when printing is performed.

  • Machine Setting(s)

    Prints documents using the settings specified on the printer regardless of the printer driver settings.

Unauthorized Copy Prevention Type

Select the Unauthorized Copy Prevention type to use.

Default: [Unathd. Copy Prev.: Ptn.]

  • Data Security for Copying

    If a printed document is copied or scanned using a copier or MFP that is installed with the Copy Data Security unit, images in the document are covered with gray overprint.

  • Unathd. Copy Prev.: Ptn.

    Embeds texts and background images for Unauthorized Copy Prevention for Pattern on the printed document. When a printed document is copied or scanned, a text pattern appears in the background of the document to prevent illegal copying.

Data Security for Copying Effect

Select data security effects for copying that will be applied to a copied or printed document.

Default: [Text and Background]

  • Text and Background

  • Background Only

Unathd. Copy Prev. of Ptrn. Effct.

Select unauthorized copy prevention effects for patterns that will be applied to the printed document.

Default: [Text and Background]

  • Text and Background

  • Background Only

  • Text Only

  • Reverse Patterns(Text/Background)

Mask Type for Pattern

Select a pattern to be embedded in the background of a printed document.

Default: [None]

The available settings are as follows:

  • None, Type 1, Type 2, Type 3, Type 4, Type 5, Type 6, Type 7, Type 8, Type 9, Type 10

Pattern Density

Select a density level for the background pattern.

Default: “3

Text Selection

Enter a text to be embedded in the printed documents to prevent unauthorized copying.

Default: [Unauthorized Copy]

The available settings are as follows:

  • Do not Specify, Unauthorized Copy, Illegal Copy, Void, Do not copy, Copy Restricted, Copy Prohibited, Controlled Document, Confidential Document, In Confidence, In Strictest Confidence, Confidential, User Name, File Name, Date & Time, User Name + File Name, User Name + Date & Time, File Name + Date & Time, User Name+File Name+Date & Time, User Text 1, User Text 2

“User Name” is the PC login user name.

Program/Change User Text

Register a text to be embedded for unauthorized copy prevention. Once registered, the text to be used can be selected from [Text Selection].

PCL Fonts for Texts

Specify a font type to be used for the copy prevention text when using the PCL.

Default: [Arial]

PS Fonts for Texts

Specify a font type to be used for the copy prevention text when using PostScript 3.

Default: [Arial]

Point Size

Specify a font size for the copy prevention text by entering a value between 50 and 300 points using the number keys.

Default: “70” points

Carriage Return Space

Specify line spaces between text by entering a value from 50 to 300 points using the number keys. This setting is displayed if a value other than [Off] is specified for [Repeat Text].

Default: “70” points

Text Angle

Specify a text rotation angle. When a larger number is specified, the text is rotated counterclockwise around the middle of the text string. Specify an angle between 0 to 359 degrees using the number keys.

Default: “30” degrees

Repeat Text

The text is printed downward from the upper left corner of the page. If [On: Rotate 180deg on Return] is selected, each line of the text that is separated by a line feed will be rotated by 180 degrees.

Default: [Off]

  • On

  • On: Rotate 180deg on Return

  • Off

Text Position

Specify where the text is inserted. This setting is displayed if 0 degrees is specified as the value for [Text Angle] and [Off] is specified as the value for [Repeat Text].

Default: [Center]

The available settings are as follows:

  • Top Left, Top Center, Top Right, Center, Bottom Left, Bottom Center, Bottom Right

Fixed USB Port

If this function is activated, you can avoid reinstalling the printer driver when connecting a computer pre-installed with the driver to an identical printer model to this printer.

Default: [Off]

  • Off

  • Level 1

    It is not necessary to install a new driver when the printer driver of this printer has already been installed on the PC.

  • Level 2

    For details about this function, consult your administrator.

Program/Change/Delete Realm

You can program the realm to be used for Kerberos authentication. Be sure to set both the realm name and KDC server name when programming a realm. For details about Program/Change/Delete Realm, see Configuring the Realm.

Program/Change

You can program a realm or change a programmed realm.

  • Realm Name

  • KDC Server Name

  • Domain Name

Delete

You can delete a programmed realm.

Machine Data Encryption Settings

For details about this function, see Security Guide.

Program/Delete Device Certificate

You can program and delete a self-generated device certificate and also check status of the certificate.

For details about this function, see Security Guide.

Device Setting Information: Import Setting (Server)

For details about this function, see Security Guide.

Device Setting Information: Run Import (Server)

For details about this function, see Security Guide.

Device Setting Information: Export (Memry Strge Devc)

For details about this function, see Security Guide.

Device Setting Information: Import (Memry Strge Devc)

For details about this function, see Security Guide.

Compulsory Security Stamp:Printer

You can specify whether or not to print security stamps on output documents using the printer function. You can adjust where the stamps are printed. Available stamp settings : [Date/Time], [Printout User Name], [Machine ID], [Machine IP Address], [Adjust Stamp Position]

Default: [Off]

User's Own Customization

You can specify whether or not to allow logged-in users to display their own home screen. For details about this function, see Security Guide.

Default: [Prohibit]

Display Supply Info

You can specify whether or not the amount of toner is displayed on the initial screen.

  • Home Screen

    Default: [On]

  • Printer Application Screen

    Default: [On]

ECO Night Sensor

The ECO Night Sensor (ambient light sensor) enables the printer to automatically turn off and on the main power when changes in the ambient light level are detected.

You can specify how the printer performs when the ECO Night Sensor detects changes in the ambient light level.

When Weekly Timer is set to [Daily] or [Day of the Week], the printer does not turn on even if [ECO Night Sensor] is set to [Auto Power Off and On] and the time for turning on the main power specified in [Timer to Turn On] elapses.

Default: [Auto Power Off Only]

  • Auto Power Off Only

    The printer turns off the main power when the ECO Night Sensor detects a low ambient light level.

  • Auto Power Off and On

    The printer turns off the main power when a decrease in the ambient light level is detected. It turns on the main power when an increase in the ambient light level is detected.

  • Inactive

    The ECO Night Sensor is disabled.

Timer to Turn Off

You can specify how long the printer waits to turn off the main power when the ECO Night Sensor detects a low ambient light level.

The timer is reset when:

  • The sensor detects changes in the ambient light level.

  • Any key on the control panel is pressed or printing is performed.

  • The main power switch is turned on.

  • The printer configuration screen is displayed on the control panel.

  • The printer settings are changed using Web Image Monitor.

  • The printer settings are imported or exported.

  • A program is downloaded.

  • The printer resumes Fusing Unit Off mode.

  • The printer enters Sleep mode.

Default: [120 minutes]

  • 1 minute

  • 5 minutes

  • 30 minutes

  • 60 minutes

  • 120 minutes

Timer to Turn On

You can specify how long the printer waits before it turns on the main power when the ECO Night Sensor detects an increase in the ambient light level.

The timer is reset when:

  • The sensor detects changes in the ambient light level.

  • The ECO Night Sensor setting is changed.

  • The main power is turned on.

  • The printer enters Sleep mode.

Default: [1 minute]

  • 1 minute

  • 5 minutes

  • 30 minutes

  • 60 minutes

  • 120 minutes

Brightness Sensor Level

Brightness Sensor Level to Turn Off

You can set the brightness threshold for the sensor to turn off the main power.

Default: 0

  • 0 (Dark) - 15 (Bright)

    Level 0 (Very dark): Equivalent to a moonlit night

    Level 5 (Dark): Equivalent to a dimly-lit room

    Level 7 (Dim): Equivalent to a room at sunset

    Level 9 (Bright): Equivalent to a brightly lit room at night

    Level 15 (Very bright): Equivalent to a sunlit room

Brightness Sensor Level to Turn On

You can set the brightness threshold for the sensor to turn on the main power.

Default: 8

  • 0 (Dark) - 15 (Bright)

    Level 0 (Very dark): Equivalent to a moonlit night

    Level 5 (Dark): Equivalent to a dimly-lit room

    Level 7 (Dim): Equivalent to a room at sunset

    Level 9 (Bright): Equivalent to a brightly lit room at night

    Level 15 (Very bright): Equivalent to a sunlit room

You can set a lower value for [Brightness Level toTurnOff] than the one for [Brightness Level to TurnOn].

Brightness levels are based on ambient light. The actual brightness level may differ depending on the environment in which the printer is used.

Select Switchable Languages

You can register up to five languages to be displayed on the control panel. Also, you can change the display language using the display language switch on the [User Tools] screen.

Ready State After Printing

You can specify the state the printer return to after printing documents during Sleep Mode.

Default: [Control Panel Off (Energy Saving)]

  • Control Panel On

    The printer does not return to Sleep Mode and the [Home] screen appears on the control panel.

  • Control Panel Off (Energy Saving)

    The printer returns to Sleep Mode.

Collect Logs

You can specify whether or not to collect job logs, access logs, and eco-friendly logs.

Default: [Inactive]

  • Job Log

  • Access Log

  • Eco-friendly Logs

Note