How to put password before printing?

[Dyop]

As indicated on my subject. 

HP Color LaserJet MFP M477fdw

How do I enable a password for all users BEFORE they can print?

Basically, we want to restrict printing using a password. Maybe the password will be entered on the printer itself.
Is there a way please?

[Copier-Pro]

I'm not sure if this is available on this model.But on some machines you do have a feature for private or department printing.But like i say i'm not sure on this model or product.If you do not find anything i will look out for this post and search the manual.

[Dyop]

Hey. Thanks so much for the reply. I appreciate it. Trying to look for ways to do this. I just need a document that says that this model isn't capable of password printing, then it's fine.

[Copier-Pro]

I found that this option is available but never setup this before.

Job storage/PIN-protected printing (Requires a 16 GB or greater USB thumb drive.)

This is noted in the user manual and can do what you need.Hope this resolves your question.

[Dyop]

Just browsed the manual.
Put the USB. Did the setup for Job Storage.
But I think the Pin(Password) will only appear if the user wants the document to ask for a password before printing.

Personal Job

The job does not print until you request it at the printer control panel.

For this job-storage mode, you can select one of the Make Job Private/Secure options:

• If you assign a personal identification number (PIN) to the job, you must provide the required PIN at the control panel.
• If you encrypt the job, you must provide the required password at the control panel.

Not really what I intend in finding out.

I was hoping that ALL USERS will be RESTRICTED from printing, unless they enter the PIN (Password).

[Copier-Pro]

There might be software like job accounting available for this type of request but i never had to enquire about this before.Maybe there is a moderator available on the forum that can assist in this matter.I hope this will help you out.