Password encryption allows you to encrypt confidential information (all passwords, certificate private keys) stored in the printer.
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 > Network Status > Wired LAN/Wi-Fi Status
Enter the administrator password to log in as an administrator.
Select in the following order.
Product Security tab > Password Encryption
You can also set up from the printer’s control panel.
Settings > General Settings > System Administration > Security Settings > Password Encryption
Select ON to enable encryption.
Click OK.