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Setting a Password Policy

You can increase password strength by limiting the character type and number of characters in your password.

  1. Enter the printer's IP address into a browser to access Web Config.

    Enter the printer's IP address from a computer that is connected to the same network as the printer.

    You can check the IP address of the printer from the following menu.

    Settings > General Settings > Network Settings > (Standard) > Network Status > Wired LAN/Wi-Fi Status

  2. Enter the administrator password to log in as an administrator.

  3. Select in the following order.

    Product Security tab > Password Policy

  4. Change the settings as necessary.

    • Password Policy
      Select ON to enable Password Policy. When this is enabled, you can set the following items.
    • Minimum Password Length
      Set the minimum number of characters for the password.
    • Include Uppercase Alphabet
      When enabled, the password must contain one or more uppercase letters.
    • Include Lowercase Alphabet
      When enabled, the password must contain one or more lowercase letters.
    • Include Number
      When enabled, the password must contain one or more numbers.
    • Include Punctuation Mark
      When enabled, the password must contain one or more punctuation marks.
  5. Click OK.