Disabling the fax, FTP, and e-mail functions

Overview

This article details the steps on how to disable the Fax, FTP, and E-mail functions to avoid prompts or messages relating to these functions when they are not in use.

Note:  Only FTP and E-mail functions can be disabled on the CX310 model as it does NOT support Fax.

Explanation

The 2.4inches (60.96 mm) printer control panel does NOT support advanced security. Thus, you need to follow either of the options provided.

Solution

To disable these functions, refer to the following steps:

Option 1:

Use Run Initial Setup via the printer control panel.

Note:  This method applies to both Network and USB-connected devices.

1. On the control panel, press the arrow key down to Settings, and press OK.



2. Scroll down to Settings, press OK, and then press OK again on General Settings.



3. Select Run Initial Setup, and choose Yes.



4. Power the printer off and then on.

   Note:  Please wait for several seconds before powering the printer back on to ensure the proper power cycle process.



5. Go through the initial setup. One of the prompts is to "Select functions to enable:". Disable any function as desired using the up and down arrow keys in removing the check mark, and select Save.



6. When done and the device is at Ready state, the Fax, FTP, and E-mail functions should not be visible and will not prompt any messages relating to these functions.

Option 2:

Use Panel PIN Protect via the Embedded Web Server (EWS).

Note:  This method applies to Network-connected devices ONLY.

1. Access the printers EWS.



2. Select Settings, and then click on Security.



3. Click on Panel PIN Protect.



4. Scroll down to view the functions. Disable any function as desired.

   Note:  Functions that can be disabled have a "Disable" selection.



5. When the device is at Ready state, the Fax, FTP, and E-mail functions should not be visible and will not prompt any messages relating to these functions.