HP LaserJet Enterprise M551xh User Manual

							Table 10-4  HP Embedded Web Server Print tab (continued)
Menu Description
General Print Settings Use this item to manage the print settings for this product.
Manage Trays View or change paper type and size settings for each tray, and adjust general settings for all
trays.
Troubleshooting tab
Table 10-5  HP Embedded Web Server Troubleshooting tab
Menu Description
Reports and Tests Print a variety of reports to help you solve problems with the product.
Calibrations Select an option to calibrate the product immediately.
Firmware upgrade Download and install product firmware upgrade files.
Restore Factory Settings Restore product settings to factory defaults.
Security tab
Table 10-6  HP Embedded Web Server Security tab
Menu Description
General Security Configure an administrator password so you can restrict access to certain features
on the product.
Enable or disable the Host USB port on the control panel or the USB connectivity
port on the formatter for printing directly from a computer.
Access Control Configure access to product functions for specific individuals or groups. Also select
the method by which individuals sign in to the product.
Protect Stored Data Configure and manage the internal hard drive for the product. This product includes
an encrypted hard drive for maximum security.
Configure settings for jobs that are stored on the product hard drive.
Certificate Management Install and manage security certificates for access to the product and the network.
HP Web Services tab
Use the HP Web Services  tab to configure and enable HP Web Services for this product. You must
enable HP Web Services to use the HP ePrint feature.
Networking tab
Use the  Networking  tab to change network settings for the product when it is connected to an IP-
based network. This tab does not appear if the product is connected to other types of networks.
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							Other Links list
NOTE:You can configure which items appear in the  Other Links list by using the  Edit Other
Links  menu on the  General tab. The following items are the default links.
Table 10-7   HP Embedded Web Server Other Links list
Menu Description
Product Support Connects to the support site for the product, from which you can search for help
regarding various topics.
HP Instant Support Connects you to the HP Web site to help you find solutions to product problems.
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							Use HP Web Jetadmin
HP Web Jetadmin is an award-winning, industry-leading tool for efficiently managing a wide variety of
networked HP devices, including printers, multifun ction products, and digital senders. This single
solution allows you to remotely install, monitor,  maintain, troubleshoot, and secure your printing and
imaging environment — ultimately increasing business productivity by helping you save time, control
costs, and protect your investment.
HP Web Jetadmin updates are periodically made av ailable to provide support for specific product
features. Visit 
www.hp.com/go/webjetadmin  and click the Self Help and Documentation  link to
learn more about updates.
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							Product security features
Security statements
The product supports security standards and recommended protocols that help you keep the product
secure, protect critical information on your network, and simplify the way you monitor and maintain the
product.
For in-depth information about HPs secure imaging and printing solutions, visit 
www.hp.com/go/
secureprinting . The site provides links to white papers and FAQ documents about security features.
IP Security
IP Security (IPsec) is a set of protocols that control IP-based network traffic to and from the product.
IPsec provides host-to-host authentication, data integrity, and encryption of network communications.
For products that are connected to the network and have an HP Jetdirect print server, you can configure
IPsec by using the  Networking tab in the HP Embedded Web Server.
Secure the HP Embedded Web Server
Assign an administrator password for access to th e product and the HP Embedded Web Server so that
unauthorized users cannot change the product settings.
1. Open the HP Embedded Web Server by entering th e product IP address into the address line of a
Web browser.
2. Click the  Security  tab.
3. Open the  General Security  menu.
4. In the Username  field, type the name to associate with the password.
5. Type the password in the  New Password box, and then type it again in the  Verify
password  box.
NOTE:If you are changing an existing password, you must first type the existing password in
the  Old Password  field.
6.Click the  Apply button. Make note of the password and store it in a safe place.
Encryption support: HP High-Perfo rmance Secure Hard Disks (for
models with an encrypted hard disk)
HP LaserJet Enterprise 500 color M551xh includes  an HP High-Performance Secure Hard Disk. The
hard disk provides hardware-based encryption  so you can securely store sensitive data without
impacting product performance. This hard disk us es 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 configure the disk.
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							For more information about the encrypted hard disk, see the HP High-Performance Secure Hard Disk
Setup Guide .
1. Go to 
www.hp.com/support .
2. Type  Secure Hard Disk  into the search box and press  Enter.
3. Click the HP Secure High Performance Hard Disk Drive  link.
4. Click the Manuals  link.
Erase Job Data
There are several methods to protect data stored on the product hard drives. One solution is to
purchase a product with an HP High-Performance Secure Hard Disk. With an HP High-Performance
Secure Hard Disk, the data on the drive is not acce ssible if it is erased from the product. Use the Erase
Job Data feature in the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS ) to securely erase print jobs from the hard
drive.  Erase Job Data  should be performed prior to donating, recycling, or transferring ownership of
the product.
NOTE: This feature is available on the product only when an HP High-Performance Secure Hard Disk
has been installed.
Erase Job Data
1. Open the HP Embedded Web Server by entering th e product IP address into the address line of a
Web browser.
2. Click the Security  tab.
3. Open the  Protect Stored Data menu.
Erase Job Data  offers the following levels of disk security:
● Non-Secure Fast Erase (no overwrite)
● Secure Fast Erase (overwrites once)
● Secure Sanitize Erase (overwrites three times)
NOTE:
Secure Fast Erase overwrites  data once and has little performance impact. Secure Sanitize
Erase overwrites data three times and can impact performance
Data affected
Data affected by the  Erase Job Data feature includes temporary files that are created during the print
process, stored jobs, proof and hold jobs, disk-based fonts, disk-based macros (forms), address books,
and HP and third-party applications.
Stored jobs are securely overwritten only  when they have been deleted through the  Retrieve Job
from Device Memory  menu on the product after the appropriate erase mode has been set.
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							Secure stored jobs
You can protect jobs that are stored on the product by assigning a PIN to them. Anyone who tries to
print these protected jobs must first enter the PIN at the product control panel.
Lock the control panel menus
You can lock various features on the control panel by using the HP Embedded Web Server.
1.Open the HP Embedded Web Server by entering th e product IP address into the address line of a
Web browser.
2. Click the the  Security tab.
3. Open the  Access Control  menu.
4. In the Sign In and Permission Policies  area, select which types of users have permission for
each of the features.
5. Click the  Apply button.
Lock the formatter cage
The formatter cage, on the back of the product, has a slot that you can use to attach a security cable.
Locking the formatter cage prevents someone from  removing valuable components from the formatter.
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							Economy settings
Optimize speed or energy usage 
The optimum speed or energy usage feature controls the fuser cool down behavior. The following
settings are available:
Faster First Page The fuser maintains power and the first page processes faster
for any new job that is sent to the product.
Save Energy The fuser reduces power when it is idle.
Save More Energy The fuser reduces power when it is idle. The fuser reduces
more power than the Save Energy setting.
Save Most Energy The fuser is turned-off and it gradually cools to room
temperature. The Save Most Energy  setting takes the
longest time to print the first page.
Complete the following steps to optimize  the product for speed or energy usage:
1. Press the Home 
 button.
2. Open each of the following menus:
●Administration
● General Settings
● Energy Settings
● Optimum Speed/Energy Usage
3. Select the appropriate option, and then press the  OK button.
Powersave modes
Disable or enable sleep mode
1.
At the product control panel, press the Home  button.
2. Open each of the following menus:
●Administration
● General Settings
● Energy Settings
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							●Sleep Timer Settings
● Sleep/Auto Off Timer
3. Select one of the following options:
●Enabled
● Disabled
Set the sleep timer
Use the sleep timer feature to cause the product to
 enter sleep mode automatically after a predefined
period of inactivity.
1. At the product control panel, press the Home 
 button.
2. Open each of the following menus:
●Administration
● General Settings
● Energy Settings
● Sleep Timer Settings
● Sleep/Auto Off After
3. Select the appropriate time period, and then press the  OK button.
NOTE: The default value is 45 minutes.
Set the sleep schedule
Use the sleep schedule feature to reduce power consumption when the product is inactive. You can
schedule specific times of the day at which the pr oduct enters sleep mode or wakes from sleep mode.
You can customize this schedule for each day of the week. To set up a sleep schedule, use the
HP Embedded Web Server.
1. Open the HP Embedded Web Server by entering th e product IP address into the address line of a
Web browser.
2. Click the  General  tab.
3. Click the  Date and Time link, and then set the current date and time.
4. Click the  Apply button.
5. Click the  Sleep Schedule  link, and then click the  Add button to open the sleep schedule
settings.
6. Configure the sleep schedule settings.
7. Click the  Apply button.
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							Clean the product
Over time, particles of toner and paper accumulate inside the product. This can cause print-quality
problems during printing. Cleaning the prod uct eliminates or reduces these problems.
Clean the paper path and print-cartridge areas every time that you change the print cartridge or
whenever print-quality problems occur. As much as  possible, keep the product free from dust and
debris.
To clean the product exterior, use a soft, water-moistened cloth.
Clean the paper path
1. At the product control panel, press the Home  button.
2. Open the following menus:
●Device Maintenance
● Calibrate/Cleaning
3. Select the  Print Cleaning Page  item, and press the OK button to print the page.
4. The cleaning process can take several minutes.  When it is finished, discard the printed page.
Product updates
Software and firmware updates and installation instructions for this product are available at
www.hp.com/support/lj500colorM551. Click Support & Drivers, click the operating system, and
then select the download for the product.
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