Configuring printer hard disk encryption
Enable hard disk encryption to prevent loss of sensitive data in the event the printer or its hard disk is stolen.
Note:
Some printer models may not have a printer hard disk installed.
Using the Embedded Web Server
1
Open a Web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the address field.
Notes:
•
View the printer IP address on the printer home screen. The IP address appears as four sets of numbers
separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123.
•
If you are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to load the Web page correctly.
2
Click
Settings
>
Security
>
Disk Encryption
.
Note:
Disk Encryption appears in the Security Menu only when a formatted, non
‑
defective printer hard disk is
installed.
3
From the Disk encryption menu, select
Enable
.
Notes:
•
Enabling disk encryption will erase the contents of the printer hard disk.
•
Disk encryption can take from several minutes to more than an hour, during which the printer will be
unavailable for other user tasks.
4
Click
Submit
.
Using the printer control panel
1
Turn off the printer.
2
Hold down
2
and
6
while turning the printer on. Release the buttons only when the screen with the progress bar
appears.
The printer performs a power-on sequence, and then the Configuration menu appears. When the printer is fully
turned on, a list of functions appears on the printer display.
3
Touch
Disk Encryption
>
Enable
.
Note:
Enabling disk encryption will erase the contents of the printer hard disk.
4
Touch
Yes
to proceed with disk wiping.
Notes:
•
Do not turn off the printer during the encryption process. Doing so may result in loss of data.
•
Disk encryption can take from several minutes to more than an hour, during which the printer will be
unavailable for other user tasks.
•
A status bar will indicate the progress of the disk wiping task. After the disk has been encrypted, the printer
will return to the Enable/Disable screen.
5
Touch
Back
>
Exit Config Menu
.
The printer will perform a power
‑
on reset, and then return to normal operating mode.
Using M5155 and M5163
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