Locking the Control Panel MenusSystem Administrator Guide4-13Locking the Control Panel MenusTo prevent others from changing settings in the printer setup menus, you can lock some of thecontrol panel menus. This is useful when printers are located in public places, such as schools,libraries, and office/print centers.Use CentreWare IS to lock or unlock the control panel menus:1. Launch your web browser.2. Enter your printer’s IP address in the browser’s Address field (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx).3. Click Properties.4. Select the Security folder on the left navigation panel.5. Select Control Panel Lockout.6. If prompted, enter your Admin or Key User name and password.7. Select the check box of each control panel menu item you want to lock.Note: If you lose the Admin password and Reset NVRAM is locked on the control panel,a Fee-For-Service call is required to reset the password and to enable changes to printersettings. When the password is reset, you must reconfigure the printer settings because allthe stored data is deleted.8. Click the Save Changes button.Controlling Access to Color PrintingTo control the user’s access to color printing, you can require the use of a 4-digit numericpassword to print in color.To require a password:1. Launch your web browser.2. Enter your printer’s IP address in the browser’s Address field (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx).3. Click Properties.4. Select the Security folder on the left navigation panel.5. Select Printing Security Settings.6. Enter a 4-digit numeric password in the Color Permission PIN field.7. Click the Save Changes button.Note: You will not be able to use the TekColor tab until you enter a numeric password in thedriver.