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Specifying a Driver Encryption Key

Specify the driver encryption key on the machine.

This setting enables encrypted transmission of login passwords and strengthens the security against password cracking.

1Log in as the network administrator from the control panel.

2Press [System Settings].

3Press [Administrator Tools].

4Press [Down arrow keyNext] twice.

5Press [Extended Security].

Operation panel screen illustration

6For "Driver Encryption Key", press [Change].

Operation panel screen illustration

7Enter the driver encryption key, and then press [OK].

Enter the driver encryption key using up to 32 alphanumeric characters.

The network administrator must give users the driver encryption key specified on the machine so they can register it on their computers. Make sure to enter the same driver encryption key as that is specified on the machine.

8Press [OK].

9Log out.

Note

  • For details about specifying the encryption key on the printer driver or TWAIN driver, see the driver help.

  • For details about specifying the encryption key on the LAN-Fax driver, see the LAN-Fax driver Help.