Notes for Users
These notes provide additional information about using this product. To use SSL
encryption, make the following settings after installing this product in the print-
er.
Note
❒ For details about installing this product, see Option Setup Guide.
Configuring SSL Encryption
This section describes how to configure SSL (secure sockets layer) encryption.
Using SSL encryption, you can issue a server certificate to authorize use of the
printer.
Self-Signed Certificates and Certificates Issued by a Certificate Authority
There are two types of server certificate: a self-signed certificate, which you sim-
ply install, and a certificate that is issued to you by a certificate authority after
you apply for it, and that you then install.
Configuration flow (self-signed certificate)
A
Creating and installing the server certificate
Using Web Image Monitor in Administrator mode, create the server certifi-
cate, and then install it.
B
Enabling SSL
Enable the [SSL/TLS] setting to activate certification of the printer.
Using Web Image Monitor in Administrator mode, make the settings.
Configuration flow (certificate issued by a certificate authority)
A
Creating the server certificate
Using Web Image Monitor in Administrator mode, create the server certifi-
cate.
The application procedure after creating the certificate depends on the certif-
icate authority. Follow the procedure specified by the certificate authority.
B
Installing the server certificate
Using Web Image Monitor in Administrator mode, install the server certifi-
cate.
C
Enabling SSL
Enable the [SSL/TLS] setting to activate certification of the printer.
Using Web Image Monitor in Administrator mode, make the settings.
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