DEFAULT SETTING
These settings enable or disable user authentication and specify the authentication method.
When user authentication is enabled, each user of the machine is registered. When a user logs in, settings for that user are applied. This function allows greater control of security and cost management.
In addition, even if the user information is not stored in the machine, it is possible to log in by directly entering user information stored on an LDAP server. In this case, the login user will be the
• For the procedure for storing users, see "USER LIST" (page
• For more information on login procedures when user authentication is enabled, see "USER AUTHENTICATION" (page
User Authentication
When [User Authentication] is enabled, the login screen appears before an operation is begun in any mode except the job status screen*. You must log in as one of the stored users. (After logging in, you can move freely through the modes.)
*Except when a print hold (retention) file is used in the job status screen.
Authentication Method Setting
This selects the authentication method. When using user authentication, be sure to configure this setting first. The items configured for users stored after the user authentication method is set vary depending on the selected authentication method.
Authenticate a User by Login Name and Password
Standard authentication method using a login name and password.
Authenticate a User by Login Name, Password and
In addition to a login name and password, this authentication method also requires the entry of an
Authenticate a User by User Number Only
This can be used as a simple authentication method when network authentication is not used.
• The login screen will vary depending on the authentication method that is selected. For more information, see "USER AUTHENTICATION" (page
•When "Authenticate a User by User Number Only" is selected for the authentication method, network authentication cannot be used.
Device Account Mode Setting
A specific user can be stored as an auto login user. When this setting is enabled, login can be performed automatically.
This function eliminates the bother of logging in but still allows the settings of the selected user (network settings, favorite operations, etc.) to be applied.
You can also allow users other than the auto login user to temporarily log in and work using their own authority and settings. To allow other users to log in temporarily when [Device Account Mode] is enabled, select [Allow Login by Different User].
For example, you can require authentication for
• If auto login fails for some reason when auto login is enabled, or the login user does not have administrator rights, all system settings or the system settings (administrator) will lock. In this event, the administrator should select the [Admin Password] key in the system settings screen and log in again.
•To log in as a user other than the auto login user when [Allow Login by Different User] is enabled, press the [LOGOUT] key to cancel the auto user login state. The user authentication screen will appear to let you log in. After using the machine, press the [LOGOUT] key to log out.
Actions when the Limit of Pages for Output Jobs
This setting determines whether or not a job will be completed if the page limit is reached while the job is in progress.
The following selections are available.
•Job is Stopped when the Limit of Pages is Reached
•Job is Completed even when the Limit of Pages is Reached