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Disabling the External Interface

You can disable the interface that is used to connect the device to the printer. Make the restriction settings to restrict printing and scanning other than via network.

Note:

You can also make the restriction settings on the printer's control panel.

  • PC Connection via USB : Settings > General Settings > Printer Settings > PC Connection via USB

  1. Access Web Config and select the Product Security tab > External Interface.

  2. Select Disable on the functions you want to set.

    Select Enable when you want to cancel controlling.

    PC Connection via USB

    You can restrict the usage of the USB connection from the computer. If you want to restrict it, select Disable.

  3. Click OK.

  4. Check that the disabled port cannot be used.

    PC Connection via USB

    If the driver was installed on the computer

    Connect the printer to the computer using a USB cable, and then confirm that the printer does not print.

    If the driver was not installed on the computer

    Windows:

    Open the device manager and keep it, connect the printer to the computer using a USB cable, and then confirm that the device manager's display contents stays unchanged.

    Mac OS:

    Connect the printer to the computer using a USB cable, and then confirm that the printer is not listed if you want to add the printer from Printers & Scanners.