Restricting Use of Remote UI

While Remote UI is convenient for operating the machine from a computer, it also poses a risk of third-party access to the machine.
You can configure the setting to require users to enter a password when using Remote UI to prevent unauthorized access by a third party.
If you do not use Remote UI, it is recommended that you disable the function.

Setting the Password to Use for Remote UI

You can restrict the use of Remote UI to only those users who know the Remote UI password.
This section describes how to configure the settings using the control panel.
You can also configure the settings using Remote UI from a computer after the password has been set on the machine. Managing the Machine from a Computer (Remote UI)
Administrator privileges are required.
1
On the control panel, select [Menu] in the [Home] screen, and press . [Home] Screen
2
Press [Management Settings]    [Remote UI Settings/Update Firmware]    [Remote UI Settings]    [Use Password]  .
The [Use Password] screen is displayed.
If the login screen appears, enter the System Manager ID and PIN, and then press [<Log In>]  System Manager ID and PIN
3
Set [Use Password] to [On], enter the Remote UI password, and press .
4
Enter the same password, and press .
The settings are applied.
When [Management Settings] of the Settings Menu Is Initialized
Use the settings menu on the control panel to reset the Remote UI password. [Use Password]

Disabling Remote UI

You can disable Remote UI to reduce the risk of unauthorized access to the machine via the network.
Use the control panel to configure the settings. You cannot configure the settings using Remote UI from a computer.
Administrator privileges are required. The machine must be restarted to apply the settings.
1
On the control panel, select [Menu] in the [Home] screen, and press . [Home] Screen
2
Press [Management Settings]    [Remote UI Settings/Update Firmware]    [Remote UI Settings]  .
The [Remote UI Settings] screen is displayed.
If the login screen appears, enter the System Manager ID and PIN, and then press [<Log In>]  . System Manager ID and PIN
3
Press [Use Remote UI]    [Off]  .
4
Restart the machine. Restarting the Machine
The settings are applied.
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