User's Manual
Advanced conguration with HP Embedded Web Server (EWS)
Introduction
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How to access the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS)
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HP Embedded Web Server features
Use the HP Embedded Web Server to manage printing functions from a computer instead of the product
control panel.
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View product status information
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Determine the remaining life for all supplies and order new ones
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View and change tray congurations
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View and change the product control-panel menu conguration
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View and print internal pages
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Receive notication of product and supplies events
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View and change network conguration
The HP Embedded Web Server works when the product is connected to an IP-based network. The HP
Embedded Web Server does not support IPX-based product connections. Internet access is not needed to
open and use the HP Embedded Web Server.
When the product is connected to the network, the HP Embedded Web Server is automatically available.
NOTE: The HP Embedded Web Server is not accessible beyond the network rewall.
How to access the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS)
1. 4-line control panels: View the control-panel display to see the IP address.
Touchscreen control panels: From the Home screen on the product control panel, touch the Network
button to display the IP address or host name.
2. Open a Web br
owser, and in the address line, type the IP address or host name exactly as it displays on
the product control panel. Press the Enter key on the computer keyboard. The EWS opens.
NOTE: If the Web browser displays a There is a problem with this website’s security certicate
mes
sage when attempting to open the EWS, click Continue to this website (not recommended).
Choosing Continue to this website (not recommended) will not harm the computer while navigating
within the EWS f
or the HP product.
To use the HP Embedded Web Server, the browser must meet the following requirements:
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Windows: Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 or later or Netscape 6.2 or later
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Mac OS X: Safari or Firefox using Bonjour or an IP address
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