• The administrator is disconnected from the machine if any of the following occurs while the
connection is active:
• Any remote operation is not performed on the machine by the administrator for the duration
specified in [Set Remote Connection Timeout]
*1
• The machine is turned off
• The control panel is being restarted
• The administrator can view the screen of the machine remotely while a connection is active. To view
a screen containing information that the administrator does not want you to see, such as an ID,
password, or other confidential information, terminate remote operation.
*1
The default of [Timeout (min.)] is 30 minutes. For details about the settings, see page 51 "Enabling the
Remote Connection to the Control Panel".
Terminating a Remote Operation
A remote operation can be terminated by the following procedure:
1. Press the system message.
The system message dialog box is displayed.
2. Press [Disconnect].
The end message is displayed, and the remote operation is terminated.
• A remote operation may be terminated by the administrator.
• When an operation on the machine screen is locked, any remote operation cannot be terminated
by operating the machine screen.
Enabling the Remote Connection to the Control Panel
• If the items "Remote Operation/Monitoring Functions" and password setting are not displayed,
consult your sales or service representative.
1. Press the [Home] ( ) icon at the center bottom of the screen.
2. Press the [User Tools] ( ) icon in the Home screen.
3. Press [Basic Settings for Extended Devices].
4. Press [Remote Panel Operation].
5. Set [Remote Operation/Monitoring Functions] to [ON].
Allowing Remote Connection from a PC or Tablet to the Control Panel
51