HP LaserJet Enterprise M604, M605, M606 - User Guide
b. Open a Web browser, and in the address line, type the IP address or host name exactly as it displays
on the product control panel. Press the Enter key on the computer keyboard. The EWS opens.
NOTE: If the Web browser displays a There is a problem with this website’s security certicate
message when attempting to open the EWS, click Continue to this website (not recommended).
Choosing Continue to this website (not recommended) will not harm the computer while navigating
within the EWS for the HP product.
2. Click the Security tab.
3. Open the General Security menu.
4. In the area labeled Set the Local Administrator Password, enter the name to associate with the password in
the Username eld.
5. Enter the password in the New Password eld, and then enter it again in the Verify Password eld.
NOTE: To change an existing password, rst enter the existing password in the Old Password eld.
6. Click the Apply button.
NOTE: Make note of the password and store it in a safe place.
Sign in to the product
Some features on the product control panel can be secured so that unauthorized people cannot use them. When
a feature is secured, the product prompts you to sign in before you can use it. You can also sign in without
waiting for a prompt by selecting Sign In from the product control panel.
Typically, the credentials for signing in to the product are the same as for signing in to the network. Consult the
network administrator for this product if you have questions about which credentials to use.
1. Press the Home button on the product control panel.
2. Select Sign In.
3. Follow the prompts to enter the credentials.
NOTE: To maintain security for the product, select Sign Out when you have nished using the product.
Encryption support: HP High Performance Secure Hard Disks
The hard disk provides hardware-based encryption so you can securely store sensitive data without impacting
product performance. This hard disk uses the latest Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) and has versatile time-
saving features and robust functionality.
Use the Security menu in the HP Embedded Web Server to congure the disk.
Lock the formatter
The formatter has a slot that you can use to attach a security cable. Locking the formatter prevents someone
from removing valuable components from it.
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