Print Document using Password Authentication on Network Printer

Ankita J

Abstract

In this era of information technology where technology is rapidly popularize, the security of information is very much needed. As information becomes more valuable and confidential so use of secure technology plays vital role. In today’s scenario, most of organizations use document processing devices like printers, scanner and fax machines etc., on network. Many confidential and important data and documents are handling by these devices. This may cause document theft or snooping. Such kind of loss may lead to crime or fraud also. Printing security prevent users from document theft. Most of printer manufacturing companies provide security solutions but 90% people are not aware about security solutions. This unawareness causes the leakage of confidential data. When user prints document, user gets option for security of data. If user chooses security of data then user has to enter user name with password. At the printer side, job will be held on printer till the user unlocks the document through password. With this technique user will not only be aware about security solutions but also user will secure data.