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 237 ) 2. Enable the [Lock Setting] function ( Page 237 ) 3. Set the settings to be locked ( Page 237 ) The following settings can be locked. General Settings: Settings that are rarely changed once you configure them, such as the network settings and date/time settings. Media Settings: Settings related to media (paper) Printer Settings:
Menus for adjusting or maintaining the printer and the print settings See the "Lock Setting" columns in "Operation Panel Settings" on page 223 for details on items that can be locked. Checking the Initial Value for the Administrator Password The default administrator password is written next to "PASSWORD" on the password label on the right side of the printer. In the example shown, the initial password is 03212791. Enabling the [Lock Setting] Function Set an administrator password in advance. 1 Select [Menu] - [General Settings] - [System Administration] - [Security Settings] - [Admin Settings] in that order. 2 Set [Lock Setting] to [On].
Options that allow you to set which settings to lock are displayed. 237