May 15, 2025

Advanced Document Security

Xerox® Secure Access – Unified ID System: This option enables authentication for the Xerox® Secure Access Unified ID System®. Users present a pre-programmed identification card to a card reader at the control panel. The printer compares the user credentials to the information stored on the Xerox® Secure Access server. To use this authentication method, purchase and install the Xerox® Secure Access Unified ID System®. For details, refer to Configuring Xerox® Secure Access Unified ID System® Authentication Settings.

Integration with Trellix and Cisco

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RESTRICTING ACCESS TO THE PRINTER

You can lock or unlock the printer by selecting preset services and tools permissions for non-logged-in users. For details about roles and user permissions, refer to Setting Access Rights.

1. In the Embedded Web Server, click Properties > Login/Permissions/Accounting.
2. Click User Permissions.
3. For User Permission Roles, click Edit.
4. For the Permission Role, for the Non-Logged-User, click Edit.
5. For Print Feature, select the desired option, then click Edit.

Setting Permissions for When Users Can Print

1. For Allow Printing, select When Users Can Print, then select an option.
Always: This option allows printing at any time. There are no time restrictions.
Monday – Friday from: This option allows printing on weekdays. To set the printing times, use the From Time and To Time menus.
Time of Day (Advanced): This option allows printing on specific days, during a specific time range. To set the printing days, use the From Time and To Time menus. To select the printing times, click Add Time Range. To delete, click the Trash icon.
Never: This option restricts all printing.
2. To specify permissions for Color and Black and White printing independently, select Make color printing more restrictive than black & white printing.
3. Click Save.

Note: Not all options listed are supported on all devices. Some options apply only to a specific device model, configuration, operating system, or driver type.

FAQs:

What security features are built into Xerox® AltaLink® C8200/B8200 printers?

These printers include features like Secure Print, data encryption, user authentication, and McAfee® embedded whitelisting.

How do Xerox® AltaLink® printers protect sensitive business data?

They use encryption, secure boot, and image overwrite to protect stored and transmitted data.

Can I control who accesses the AltaLink® devices?

Yes, user authentication via PIN, cards, or network credentials restricts access to authorized users only.

Are Xerox® AltaLink® printers compliant with industry security standards?

Yes, they meet common standards like FIPS 140-2 and support compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, and others.

What role does McAfee® play in Xerox® AltaLink® printer security?

McAfee® whitelisting helps prevent malware by allowing only approved software to run on the device.

Can I monitor and manage security settings remotely?

Yes, Xerox® provides remote management tools via its Web UI and Xerox® CentreWare® Web.

Do these printers support secure mobile and cloud printing?

Absolutely, Xerox® AltaLink® devices offer secure mobile and cloud printing with authentication and encryption protocols.

What happens if a security breach is detected?

The system logs the event, notifies administrators, and in some cases, initiates automated containment responses.

Brian Cantor

Brian Cantor is the President of Flynn's Office Solutions, a Xerox Authorized Sales Agent and Accredited Managed Print Services Provider in New York City. For over 13 years, Brian has been focused on helping organizations and their people get documents from A to B efficiently and securely using Xerox hardware and software solutions. Prior to Flynn's, Brian was a management consultant at Deloitte helping to deliver multi-million dollar technology projects across the Software Development Life Cycle. You can find Brian on LinkedIn and Twitter

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