HP LaserJet Enterprise 500 color Printer M551 series - Secure the HP Embedded Web Server

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Secure the HP Embedded Web Server

Assign an administrator password for access to the product and the HP Embedded Web Server so that

unauthorized users cannot change the product settings.

1.

Open the HP Embedded Web Server by entering the product IP address into the address line of a

Web browser.

2.

Click the Security tab.

3.

Open the General Security menu.

4.

In the Username field, type the name to associate with the password.

5.

Type the password in the New Password box, and then type it again in the Verify

password box.

NOTE:

If you are changing an existing password, you must first type the existing password in

the Old Password field.

6.

Click the Apply button. Make note of the password and store it in a safe place.