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Before Using This Printer

This section explains how to enable encryption of transmitted data and configure the administrator account. If you want a high level of security, make the following setting before using the printer.

Turn the printer on.

Press the [User Tools] key.

User Tools key illustration

Specify the IPv4 address of the printer.

[System Settings] [Interface Settings] [Network]

For details, see "Ethernet Configuration", Operating Instructions.

Specify the e-mail address of the administrator of this printer.

[System Settings] [Email Settings] [Administrator's Email Address] Enter the e-mail address of the administrator [OK]

Create and install the device certificate from the control panel.

For information on how to install the device certificate, see Protecting the Communication Path via a Device Certificate.

As the e-mail address for the device certificate, enter the address specified in Step 4.

Change the administrator's user name and password.

For details about specifying administrators' user names and passwords, see Configuring Administrator Authentication.

Connect the machine to the general usage network environment.