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Enable the use of HTTPS

Introduction

You can enable the use of HTTPS to establish a secure communication between a browser and the controller for the settings editor access.

NOTE

Make sure before you start the procedure you receive the required specific information about the settings and key exchange technologies from your IT department.

To enable the use of HTTPS you have to install a valid identity certificate on the controller. In order to do this you have to:

  1. Make a certificate request on the controller

  2. Receive a valid certificate from the certificate request

  3. Upload the valid certificate on the controller

Procedure

  1. Open the settings editor.
  2. Click on [Configuration] → [Security] .
  3. Click on [Edit] in the [Identity certificate] header.
  4. Fill in the information for the certificate request:
    1. Fill in the fully qualified domain name of the printer under [Common name].
    2. It is advised to fill in the alternative names (e.g. hostname or IP address) to guarantee access to the printer from any browser.
  5. Click on [Ok].

    A new window opens.

  6. Click on [Create request file].

    A line with [req.csr] appears under the button.

  7. Click on [req.csr] to download the file and save it.
  8. Create a backup to save the private key generated during the certificate request. For more information, see Make a backup.
  9. Use the certificate request file to get a valid certificate.
    NOTE

    Get a valid certificate from a Certification Authority (e.g. Thawte, Symantec, Comodo etc.) or ask your IT administrator to get one from your company.

  10. Click on [Configuration] → [Security] .
  11. Click on [Upload].

    A new window opens.

  12. Click on [Browse...] and select the valid certificate file.
  13. Click on [Upload].

    A new window opens.

  14. Click on [Ok] to restart the system.

    A 'failed' or 'success' window appears.

  15. Restart the printer. For more information, see Restart the printer.

    It is advised to make a new backup, which includes the complete valid certificate with the private key.

Results

You can now use a browser and access the settings editor via HTTPS: https://<hostname>. Where hostname is the common name or one of the three alternative names filled in.

You can find the protocol (HTTPS only/ HTTP or HTTPS) used for access to the settings editor under [Configuration] → [Security] . Note that WebDAV is not used for the Colorado M-series.

Parent topic:
Configure the network and security settings
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