Chapter3 Handling Restricting Operation of the Operation Panel (Lock Setting function) The [Lock Setting] function allows an administrator to lock the paper settings, printer settings, and/or system administration related settings to prevent unauthorized changes. The procedure is as follows . 1. Set an administrator password. ( Page 297 ) 2. Enable the [Lock Setting] function. ( Page 298 ) 3. Set the settings to be locked. ( Page 298 ) The following settings can be locked. General Settings: Settings that are rarely changed once you configure them, such as the network settings and Media Settings: Settings related to media (paper) datetime settings. Printer Settings:
Menus for adjusting or maintaining the printer and the print settings To know which menu or setting can be locked, see "Operation Panel Settings" on page 232 . Checking the Initial Value for the Administrator Password The initial value for the administrator password depends on whether there is a password label applied to the rear of the printer. • If there is a password label The "PASSWORD" on the password label is the initial value. In the example shown, the initial password is 03212791. • If there is no password label The serial number of the printer is the initial value. You can check the serial number on the status sheet. ( "Printing Status Sheet" on page 34 ) 297