Introduction Purpose This is a non-proprietary Cryptographic Module Security Policy for the Lexmark PrintCryption from Lexmark International Inc. This Security Policy describes how the Lexmark PrintCryption meets the security requirements of FIPS 140-2 and how to run the module in a secure FIPS 140-2 mode. This policy was prepared as part of the Level 1 FIPS 140-2 validation of the module.
The Lexmark PrintCryption is an option for the Lexmark printers that enable the transfer and printing of encrypted print jobs. This new Lexmark technology offers a level of security that is the first of its kind in the printing industry. With the PrintCryption module installed, the printer is capable of decrypting print jobs encrypted with the AES (FIPS 197) algorithm.
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Table 2 – Security Level per FIPS 140-2 Section Logically, the cryptographic boundary is composed of three binaries and is evaluated for use on Lexmark printers that are running Linux operating system. Once the PrintCryption firmware is activated in the printer, the printer must use this firmware.
The PrintCryption module runs on the Lexmark Linux v2.6 OS, and configured for single-user mode by default. The operating system is used as an embedded OS within the Lexmark printers, and there is no direct access to the OS provided.
If the printer displays the message Resetting all of NVRAM for longer than 45 seconds, turn off the printer and reinstall the card. 4. Print a menu settings page. If “Lexmark PrintCryption Card” is not listed under Installed Features, turn off the printer and repeat steps 2 and 3.
The Crypto Officer may follow the installation sheet found in the option kit to install the PrintCryption DLE card. After the installation is complete, the Crypto Officer must print a Menu page and verify that Lexmark PrintCryption Card is displayed under the Installed Features section of the Menu Page.
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• Cipher Mode: ECB (Electronic Code Book, or CBC (Cipher Block Chaining)). Setup.exe also installs the Lexmark PrintCryption Utility (LPCU) program as part of the install session. The program can be invoked by - START → Programs → Lexmark → PrintCryption → PrintCryption Test Utility The LPCU utility program can help Users to determine: •...
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