Using the embedded Web server
When the printer is directly connected to a computer, the embedded Web server is supported for Windows 95 and later. In order to use the embedded Web server with a direct connection, you must choose the Custom installation option when you install the printer driver. Select the option to load Printer Status and Alerts. The proxy server is installed as part of the Printer Status and Alerts software.
When the printer is connected to the network, the embedded Web server is automatically available. You may access the embedded Web server from Windows 95 and later.
The embedded Web server allows you to view printer and network status and to manage printing functions from your computer instead of from the printer control panel. Below are examples of what you can do using the embedded Web server:
zview printer control status information
zset the type of paper loaded in each tray
zdetermine the remaining life on all supplies and order new ones
zview and change tray configurations
zview and change the printer control panel menu configuration
zview and print internal pages
zreceive notification of printer and supplies events
zview and change network configuration
To use the embedded Web server, you must have Microsoft Internet Explorer 4 and later or Netscape Navigator 4 and later. The embedded Web server works when the printer is connected to an IP- based network. The embedded Web server does not support IPX- based printer connections. You do not have to have Internet access to open and use the embedded Web server.
To access the embedded Web server
In a supported Web browser on your computer, type the IP address for the printer. (To find the IP address, print a configuration page. For more information about printing a configuration page, see Printer information pages.)
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