Managing Users - Canon imagerunner advance C5550i User Manual

Managing Users

You can ensure a higher level of security and efficiency by utilizing a user authentication application (login service) to
manage the users of the machine. It is recommended that the administrator manage all users in accordance with your
operating environment and required security measures.
Login Service(P. 556)
User Management Functions(P. 556)
Login Service
A user authentication application (login service) called "User Authentication" is used as the primary method of
managing the users of the machine. With the User Authentication login service, personal authentication can be
performed for users based on the user name and password registered for each user. The user information is checked
either on the database inside the machine or on an external authentication server. With the ability to precisely define
which functions are available to each user, you can personalize machine operations and improve security by limiting
access to certain functions. It may also be possible to use Department ID Management to manage groups, depending
on the device used for authentication.
User Management Functions
User management can provide the advantages described below. To protect important data and reduce costs, you can
limit access to the machine and define the range of operations that are available to users.
Preventing Unauthorized Use by Third Parties
Because machine usage is limited to approved users, information leakage due to unauthorized use by third
parties is prevented, even if the machine is located in a busy area that is open to outside parties.
Setting the Privilege Levels
With personal authentication management, you can define the range of available operations by specifying the
role (privilege level) for each user. For example, you can select the Administrator role to allow full access
privileges, the NetworkAdmin role to allow configuration of network-related settings, or the DeviceAdmin role
to allow the configuration of device information settings and the settings for keys and certificates that are
required when using particular functions. By selecting and assigning various privilege levels to administrators,
you can operate more effectively as a team in handling a wide range of machine management tasks.
Managing the Machine
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