Accessing The Printer; Authentication; Authorization - Xerox AltaLink B80 Series User Manual

Accessing the Printer

Authentication

Authentication is the process of confirming your identity. When the system administrator enables
authentication, the printer compares the information that you provide to another source of information,
such as an LDAP directory. The information can be a user name and password, or the information stored
on a magnetic or proximity ID card. If the information is valid, you are considered an authenticated user.
The system administrator can set permissions so that authentication is required when accessing features
at the control panel, in Embedded Web Server, or in the print driver.
If the administrator configures local or network authentication, you identify yourself by typing your user
name and password at the control panel or in Embedded Web Server. If the administrator configures
card reader authentication, you identify yourself by swiping a magnetic or proximity card at the control
panel and typing a passcode.
Note: The system administrator can allow you to type your user name and password when Smart
Card authentication is the primary authentication method. If the administrator configures an
alternative authentication method, and you misplace your card, you can still access the printer.

Authorization

Authorization is the function of specifying the features that you are allowed to access, and the process
of approving or disapproving your access. The system administrator can configure the printer to allow
you to access the printer, but restrict your access to certain features, tools, and services. For example, the
printer can allow you access to copying but restrict your access to color printing. The system
administrator can also control your access to features at specific times during the day. For example, the
system administrator can restrict a group of users from printing during peak business hours. If you
attempt to print using a restricted method or during a restricted time, the job does not print. Instead, the
printer prints an error page and the job appears with an error message in the Job Status lists.
Where the system administrator stores the authorization information determines the authorization type.
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Local authorization stores the login information on the printer in the user Information Database.
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Network authorization stores the login information in an external database, such as an LDAP
directory.
The system administrator sets authorization permissions. To set or edit user permissions for access to
printer features, you must log in as the administrator.
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