Operation Management
Q. Can I restrict available functions by user?
A. Yes. With user authentication enabled, you can restrict functions available by user.
For details on the operation procedure, refer to Restricting available functions for each user.
Tips
- If an attempt is made to execute a restricted function, a message appears notifying the user that it is prohibited.
Q. Can output counts be managed by user?
A. Yes. With user authentication enabled, output counts are managed by user. You can check the counts by user via the administrator settings. Also, you can set the upper limit for the number of copies that can be printed by user.
For details on how to check the counter, refer to Checking the counter by user.
For details on how to set the maximum number of printed sheets, refer to Managing the maximum number of printable pages by user.
Q. To use the ID & Print function, is any setting required in the driver?
A. Yes. To execute ID & Print, you need to set [User Authentication] with the driver and set [Output Method] to [ID&Print].
For details on the operation procedure, refer to Setting ID & Print on your computer.
Reference
- In the Administrator Settings of this machine and the properties window of the printer driver, set the user authentication beforehand. For details on the user authentication setting of this machine, refer to MFP Authentication Setting. For details on the user authentication setting of the printer driver, refer to Enabling user authentication or account track on the printer driver.
Q. User authentication is enabled. Can I give permission to unregistered users (public users) to operate this machine?
A. Yes. Even unregistered users can obtain permission if permission is given to public user access. Also, you can restrict functions available to public users.
When permitting a use by public users, select [User Auth/Account Track] - [Authentication Method] in administrator mode of Web Connection (or in [Utility] - [Administrator] of this machine), and set [Public User Access] to [ON (With Login)] or [ON (Without Login)].
When restricting the functions available for public users, select [User Auth/Account Track] - [User Authentication Setting] - [Public User] in administrator mode of Web Connection (or in [Utility] - [Administrator] of this machine), and specify [Function Permission].
Q. Can I check the number of copies output so far?
A. Yes, you can check the total number of copy outputs. You can also check output counts by function, such as the copy and print function.
For details on the operation procedure, refer to Checking Counters.
Q. The screen changes if no operation takes place for a certain period of time. Can this time setting be changed?
A. Yes, you can change the following time settings via the administrator settings.
Time to elapse before transition to the Low Power and Sleep modes ([Low Power Mode Setting], [Sleep Mode Setting])
For details, refer to [Power Settings].
Time to elapse before all functions are reset to the default settings ([System auto reset])
For details, refer to [System auto reset].
Time to elapse before settings by function are reset to the default settings ([Auto Reset])
For details, refer to [Auto Reset].
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