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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.

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 1650.

Parent topic:
Configure the network and security settings
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