Administrator Information
SSL/TLS Communication with the Printer
When the server certificate is set using SSL/TLS (Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security) communication
to the printer, you can encrypt the communication path between computers. Do this if you want to prevent remote
and unauthorized access.
Configuring Basic SSL/TLS Settings
If the printer supports the HTTPS server feature, you can use an SSL/TLS communication to encrypt
communications. You can configure and manage the printer using Web Config while ensuring security.
Configure encryption strength and redirect feature.
1. Access Web Config and select the Network Security tab > SSL/TLS > Basic.
2. Select a value for each item.
❏ Encryption Strength
Select the level of encryption strength.
❏ Redirect HTTP to HTTPS
Redirect to HTTPS when HTTP is accessed.
3. Click Next.
A confirmation message is displayed.
4. Click OK.
The printer is updated.
Related Information
"Application for Configuring Printer Operations (Web Config)" on page 315
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Configuring a Server Certificate for the Printer
1. Access Web Config and select the Network Security tab > SSL/TLS > Certificate.
2. Specify a certificate to use on Server Certificate.
❏ Self-signed Certificate
A self-signed certificate has been generated by the printer. If you do not obtain a CA-signed certificate,
select this.
❏ CA-signed Certificate
If you obtain and import a CA-signed certificate in advance, you can specify this.
3. Click Next.
A confirmation message is displayed.
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SSL/TLS Communication with the Printer