Setting a Password and Locking the Control Panel

You can set an administrator password to lock the following settings and prevent them from being changed:
Note: This setting can be locked by an administrator. If you cannot access or change this setting, contact your administrator for assistance. For more information on administration settings, see the online Administrator's Guide.
  1. Press the  home button, if necessary.
  2. Select the  menu icon.
  3. Select General Settings > System Administration > Security Settings > Admin Settings .
  4. Select Admin Password > Change .
  5. Do one of the following:
    • If you have set an administrator password before, enter the current password, then enter and confirm the new password in the fields provided.
    • If you have not set an administrator password before, enter the default password in the current password field, then enter a new password and confirm it in the fields provided.
    Note: The default password is the product's serial number. Check the label on the back of the printer to locate the serial number. The default user name is blank.
  6. Select OK.
  7. Select Lock Setting > On to lock settings.
    A prompt appears confirming that you want to enable locked settings. Select Yes to enable the setting and return to the home screen.

    The lock setting icon is displayed on the home screen when the lock setting is enabled.

You must enter the admin password to access any of the locked settings.
Note: You can restore the administrator password to the default password by selecting Restore Default Settings on the Admin Password screen and entering the administrator password. If you forget your password, contact Epson for assistance.