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How to use User Codes with GFI Sharp Multi-function Printers

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Overview

This article is intended to serve as a guide for GFI printers that are secured with a user code for copying and printing.

Windows Setup

.1. Click File, then select Print. Or, press CTRL+P on your keyboard.

2. Select the name of the printer you want to use.

3. Click on Printer Properties.

Screenshot of the Printer selection window.
Screenshot of the Printer selection window.

4. From the properties window, select Job Handling.

5. Click on the Authentication drop-down menu and select User Number.

Screenshot of the Job Handling window with User Number option highlighted.
Screenshot of the Job Handling window with User Number option highlighted.

6. In the User Number field, type the code your department gave you for the copier and click on OK.

Note: This code only needs to be entered once. It will be saved under your profile for next printings.

Screenshot of blank User Number field.
Screenshot of blank User Number field.

Mac Setup

1. Open the Print Preview screen.

2. Click Show Details.

3. Select the Text Edit box. Then, choose Job Handling.

4. From the Job Handling window, select Authentication.

5. Click the bubble next to User Number to select this option.

Screenshot of the Print Job Handling window.
Screenshot of the Print Job Handling window.

6. Enter your 5-digit printer code.

Optional: to save this code for future use, click the Presets drop-down menu near the top of the window and select Save Current Settings as Preset.

Note: If your print job stalls on “Hold for Authentication,” simply remove and re-add the printer with the Protocol option set to “HP Socket.”

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