HP PageWide Pro 777 User Guide - Page 45

Firewall, Security settings, Firmware updates, HP Printer Assistant in the printer software (Windows)

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Firewall The HP Embedded Web Server allows you to enable and configure product firewall rules, priorities, templates, services, and policies. The firewall feature provides a network layer of security on both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. The firewall configuration capability gives you control over IP addresses that are allowed to access the product. It also lets you set permissions and priorities for management, discovery, and print services. All of this helps provide a more secure way of controlling access to the product. Security settings Use the Settings tab of the Embedded Web Server, under Security, to ensure the security of the product. Item General Security Administrator Settings Access Control Protect Stored Data Description Set a password to prevent unauthorized users from remotely configuring the printer or viewing printer settings from the EWS. Customize your printer by enabling or disabling features related to network connectivity, printer functions (such as color printing), memory devices, and firmware updates. NOTE: For security purposes, some features are disabled by default (for example, remote scan and Webscan). They must be enabled before you can use them. Enable and configure sign-in methods to control user access to specific printer tasks. Configure settings to protect jobs stored on the printer from unauthorized users. Firmware updates The printer firmware can be automatically updated. On the Tools tab of the Embedded Web Server, click Printer Updates, Firmware Updates, and then Install updates automatically. HP recommends using this option. HP Printer Assistant in the printer software (Windows) The HP Printer Assistant provides access to HP printer features and resources from the Windows programs menu or the desktop icon on your computer. Open the HP Printer Assistant 1. On your computer, click Start , and then click All Programs. 2. Click HP, click the name of the product, and then click your printer. Features Print, Scan & Fax tab Shop tab Help tab Tools tab Estimated Levels tab ENWW HP Printer Assistant in the printer software (Windows) 29

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Firewall
The HP Embedded Web Server allows you to enable and configure product firewall rules, priorities, templates,
services, and policies. The firewall feature provides a network layer of security on both IPv4 and IPv6
networks. The firewall configuration capability gives you control over IP addresses that are allowed to access
the product. It also lets you set permissions and priorities for management, discovery, and print services. All
of this helps provide a more secure way of controlling access to the product.
Security settings
Use the
Settings
tab of the Embedded Web Server, under
Security
, to ensure the security of the product.
Item
Description
General Security
Set a password to prevent unauthorized users from remotely configuring the printer or viewing
printer settings from the EWS.
Administrator Settings
Customize your printer by enabling or disabling features related to network connectivity,
printer functions (such as color printing), memory devices, and firmware updates.
NOTE:
For security purposes, some features are disabled by default (for example, remote
scan and Webscan). They must be enabled before you can use them.
Access Control
Enable and configure sign-in methods to control user access to specific printer tasks.
Protect Stored Data
Configure settings to protect jobs stored on the printer from unauthorized users.
Firmware updates
The printer firmware can be automatically updated. On the
Tools
tab of the Embedded Web Server, click
Printer Updates
,
Firmware Updates
, and then
Install updates automatically
. HP recommends using this
option.
HP Printer Assistant in the printer software (Windows)
The HP Printer Assistant provides access to HP printer features and resources from the Windows programs
menu or the desktop icon on your computer.
Open the HP Printer Assistant
1.
On your computer, click
Start
, and then click
All Programs
.
2.
Click
HP
, click the name of the product, and then click your printer.
Features
Print, Scan & Fax tab
Shop tab
Help tab
Tools tab
Estimated Levels tab
ENWW
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