User Manual

Advanced conguration with HP Embedded Web Server (EWS)
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Introduction
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How to access the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS)
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HP Embedded Web Server features
Introduction
Use the HP Embedded Web Server to manage printing functions from a computer instead of the printer control
panel.
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View printer 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 congurations
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View and change the printer control-panel menu conguration
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View and print internal pages
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Receive notication of printer and supplies events
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View and change network conguration
The HP Embedded Web Server works when the printer is connected to an IP-based network. The HP Embedded
Web Server does not support IPX-based printer connections. Internet access is not needed to open and use the
HP Embedded Web Server.
When the printer 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)
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From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch the Information icon, and then touch the
Network icon to display the IP address or host name.
2. Open a Web browser, and in the address line, type the IP address or host name exactly as it displays on the
printer 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 certicate message
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 for the HP printer.
To use the HP Embedded Web Server, the browser must meet the following requirements:
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