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Changing the Administrator Password Using Web Config

You can change the main administrator password using Web Config.

Changing the password avoids unauthorized reading or modification of the information stored on the device, such as IDs, passwords, network settings, contacts, etc. It also reduces a wide range of security risks, such as information leaks in network environments and security policies.

On a computer connected to the same network as the printer, open a browser and enter the printer's IP address.

You can check the printer's IP address using the following menu.
- Network connected to the printer's built-in LAN port
  
  Settings > General Settings > Network Settings ( > Standard) > Network Status > Wired LAN/Wi-Fi Status
- Network connected to an optional Ethernet board
  
  Settings > General Settings > Network Settings > Additional > Network Status > Wired LAN Status
- Network connected to the Wireless LAN Interface-P1
  
  Settings > General Settings > Network Settings >Network Status > Wired LAN/Wi-Fi Status
Enter the administrator password to log in as an administrator.
Select the following menu.

Product Security tab > Administrator Settings > Change Administrator Password
Enter the current password in Current password.
If you want to authenticate using the administrator's username, enter the User Name.
Enter the new password in New Password and in Confirm New Password.
Click OK .

Note:

To restore the administrator password to the initial password, click Restore Default Settings on the Change Administrator Password screen.

AM-C10000 Series

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Changing the Administrator Password Using Web Config