Taskalfa 4550ci not validating control panel password

[pascalb.]

Re: Taskalfa 4550ci not validating control panel password

Hello,
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Re: Taskalfa 4550ci not validating control panel password

Thanks blackcat4866. Yes I did see the simplified code at the time but that is too late to undo now with the current issue as I cannot bypass it. When I configured it, I set it up as a local password hence was miffed that it still wants to see a server.

[blackcat4866]

Re: Taskalfa 4550ci not validating control panel password

Now there are two types of authentication:
Local authentication compares your login information to an internal list on the MFP.
External authentication compares your login information to a list on the DNS Server.

Very few customers want external authentication. It usually involves typing a full username and password on the keyboard on the copiers touchscreen. Often that's 13 to 20 characters, and if you use the MFP regularly it becomes a serious annoyance, prematurely wearing out your touchscreen.

Most endusers that authenticate use local authentication. So rather than referencing a remote server, the reference data is is on the HDD of the MFP. It can be as simple as entering a 4 digit numerical password. And it doesn't matter if your device is on the network or not. =^..^=

[Greenhive]

Hi all. I recommissioned a TA4550Ci for a client before being installed on site. He wanted the password enabled which I did. However, because it was not set up on a network it will not log in now even using the standard Admin/Admin login/password. It comes up with a message that it cannot be validated as it is not connected to a server. Is there a way to bypass the password/clear the settings so the panel can be accessed again? I cannot get into service mode either because of it. Thanks!