Using Digital Certificates; Setting A Digital Certificate - Dell E525w User Manual

Using Digital Certificates

The authentication feature using digital certificates upgrades security when sending print data or setting data.
To use digital certificates, set the digital certificate on the printer, and then enable various SSL/TLS communication.
NOTE:
For information about the digital certificate error, see "Understanding Printer Messages" on page 248 and "Digital
Certificate Problems" on page 305.

Setting a Digital Certificate

The following is a typical setup flow for setting digital certificates.
Prepare the printer for HTTPS Communication using a self-signed
certificate. For details, see "Preparing to Use HTTPS
Communication" on page 244.
Export a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) from the printer. For
details, see "Exporting a Certificate Signing Request (CSR)" on
page 245.
Receive a signed certificate from a certificate authority using the
Certificate Signing Request (CSR) exported from the printer.
Upload the signed certificate to the printer. For details, see
"Uploading a Signed Certificate" on page 245.
Preparing to Use HTTPS Communication
Before managing digital certificates, set HTTPS communication with a self-signed certificate.
1 Launch the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool by entering the IP address of the printer in your web browser.
For more information, see "Dell™ Printer Configuration Web Tool" on page 75.
2 Click Print Server Settings.
3 Click the Security tab  SSL/TLS.
4 Click Create New Certificate.
The Generate Certificate page is displayed.
5 Specify each item of the displayed settings, and then click Generate Certificate.
Your request was successfully processed. is displayed.
6 Click Back.
7 Select the Enabled check box of SSL/TLS Server Communication, and then click Apply New Settings.
Settings have been changed. Restart printer for new settings to take effect. is displayed.
8 Click Restart Printer.
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