Change the administrator password by following the steps below.

 The password is set at the start of use. The password is the printer serial number. The printer serial number is printed on the sticker attached on the printer. It consists of 9 alphanumeric characters (four alphabets followed by five numbers).

 Some models require to change the initial administrator password. To change the initial administrator password, use the operation panel.

 If you are required to change the password, change it. Don't forget the password you specify.

1. Display the printer status in a web browser.

2. Select Security.

3. Select Administrator password setting.

4. Select Change administrator password.

   If the administrator password is not set, a registration confirming message is displayed. Select Yes. When a message is displayed again, select OK.

5. Enter a password, and then select OK.

    The following character restrictions apply to the password:

   • Set the password by using 4 to 32 characters.

   • For security reasons, we recommend you use 8 and more alphanumeric characters.

6. When the completion message is displayed, select OK.

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