HP 2800 manual Problems connecting to a network, General network troubleshooting

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Problems connecting to a network

Note

After correcting any of the following, run the setup program again.

 

 

General network troubleshooting

If you are unable to install the printer software on the computer, verify that:

zAll cable connections to the computer and the printer are secure.

zThe network is operational and the network hub is turned on.

zAll applications, including virus protection programs and personal firewalls, are closed or disabled.

zMake sure the printer is installed on the same subnet as the computers that will be using the printer.

zIf the installation program cannot discover the printer, print the configuration page and enter the IP address manually in the installation program. See Understanding and printing the configuration page.

zPing the printer using the IP address from an MS-DOS prompt. For example, if the IP address is 123.123.123.123, type the following at the MS-DOS prompt:

C:\Ping 123.123.123.123

If the a reply appears, the IP address is correct.

zIf you are using a computer running Windows, make sure that the network ports created in the printer driver match the printer IP address:

1 Print a configuration page. See Understanding and printing the configuration page.

2 From the Windows desktop, click Start, point to Settings, and then click Printers or Printers and Faxes.

3 Right-click the printer icon, click Properties, and then click the Ports tab.

4 Select the TCP/IP port for the printer, and then click Configure Port.

5 Compare the IP address listed in the dialog box and make sure it matches the IP address listed on the configuration page. If the IP addresses are different, change the IP address in the dialog box to match the address on the configuration page.

6 Click OK twice to save the settings and close the dialog boxes.

Problems connecting to a wired network

zIf the Link light on the network connector does not turn on, make sure that all of the General troubleshooting tips conditions are met.

zThough it is not recommended that you assign the printer with a static IP address,

you might resolve some installation problems (such as a conflict with a personal firewall) by assigning the printer with a static IP address. For more information, see Configure network options.

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Contents User’s Guide Page User’s Guide Copyright Information Contents Control panel HP supplies and accessories Getting started Finding other resources for the productResource Description Location See Administer the printer Front view Understanding the printer partsControl panel Back view Installing accessories Installing trayTo install tray To install an auto-duplex unit Installing the auto-duplex unitTo install the HP Jetdirect print server Installing the HP Jetdirect print serverDocument Description To obtain more informationTo install a Dimm Installing memory modulesTo verify that the Dimm is installed correctly To enable accessories on Windows computers Enabling accessories in the printer driverTips for selecting and using print media Using the printerSelecting print media Cards and envelopesPhoto paper Understanding specifications for supported mediaTransparencies Custom-size media20 3 Using the printer Tray Type Weight Capacity Supported media types and weightsMedia Left margin Right margin Top margin Bottom margin Setting minimum marginsTo load tray 1 or tray Loading mediaTray Canceling a print job Changing print settingsTo change default settings for all future jobs Windows To change settings Mac OSPrinting with the front or rear manual feed slot For WindowsFor Mac OS Guidelines for printing on both sides of a Printing on both sides duplexingTo perform automatic duplexing Mac OS To perform duplexing WindowsPrinting on special and custom-size media Click Custom Paper Size in the Settings pull-down menuTo print on special media Windows To print on special media Mac OSPrinter Configuring and managingManaging the printer Overview of printer management tasksAdminister the printer Monitor the printerUse this tool To obtain the following information Use this tool To do the following Configure network options Overview of printer management toolsEmbedded Web server EWS HP Web Jetadmin software To open the EWSEWS pages Toolbox Windows Tabs ContentsTo open the Toolbox Toolbox tabsSecurity and privacy HP Instant SupportTo gain access to myPrintMileage To gain access to HP Instant SupportMyPrintMileage Embedded Web serverUnderstanding and printing the configuration To print a configuration Type copy /b path\filename portname at the command promptUpgrading the firmware in the printer Configuring the printer Windows Installing printer software and sharing the printerDirect connection To share the printer on a locally shared network To connect the printer before the installing softwareNetwork connection To install the software on a networkTo install the printing software on client computers To install the printer driver using Add PrinterSelect Network Printer or Network Printer Server To install the software for network or direct connection Configuring the printer Mac OSTo share the printer on a locally shared network Direct connectionTo share among computers with different operating systems To share among computers with the same operating systemTo uninstall the software for Windows computers Uninstalling the printer softwareTo uninstall the software for Macintosh computers Double-clickAdd/Remove ProgramsControl panel Error messagesUnderstanding control-panel messages Types of control-panel messagesMessage Description Control-panel messagesWhen the ink cartridge expires, replace with a new HP Information menu Understanding control-panel menusMessage Value or Submenu Description Paper Handling menu52 5 Control panel Resetting the printer Configure Device menuPrinting menu Default = LetterDiagnostics menu Maintenance menuPrint Quality menu Paper Path Test menuEIO menu Changing networking parameters from the control panelChanging networking parameters from the control panel To disable network protocols Disabling network protocols optionalNovell NetWare frame type parameters Resetting the HP Jetdirect print server Changing printer settings from the control panelTo reset the HP Jetdirect print server To access the menus and settingsMaintaining TroubleshootingReplacing the ink cartridges To replace an ink cartridgeMaintaining the printheads From the configurationTo check printhead health From the embedded Web serverTo clean printheads automatically To align the printheadsFrom the control panel To replace the printheads To clean the printhead contacts manually Maintaining the printheads Calibrating the color Calibrating the linefeedTo calibrate the linefeed Troubleshooting tips and resources General troubleshooting tipsTo reset the printer Resolving printing problems Resetting the control panel languagePrinter shuts down unexpectedly All printer lights are blinkingPrinter does not accept printhead Placement of the text or graphics is wrong Printer takes a long time to printBlank page printed Poor print quality and unexpected printouts Ink is smearing Meaningless characters printEnable the printers output ramp Clean the inside of the auto-duplex unitInk is not filling the text or graphics completely Check the ink cartridgesColors are printing as black and white Output is faded or dull coloredWrong colors are printing Printout shows bleeding colorsColors do not line up properly Check graphics placementLines or dots are missing from text or graphics Check printheadsResolving paper-feed problems Embedded Web server EWS cannot be opened Resolving printer management problemsTroubleshooting installation issues Problems printing alignmentProblems installing software Problems connecting to a network General network troubleshootingProblems connecting to a wired network Clearing jams To avoid jamsTo clear a jam Clearing jams Ordering printing supplies online HP supplies and accessoriesSystem requirements for ordering printing supplies To order printing suppliesAccessories and cables AccessoriesMemory modules Network interfacesSupplies Ink suppliesHP Media HP Premium Plus Photo Paper HP Multipurpose PaperHP Premium Photo Paper HP Photo PaperBusiness communication paper Obtaining electronic support Support and warrantyObtaining HP telephone support Before you callCountry/Region Telephone number Telephone support numbersObtaining HP telephone support Country/Region Telephone number For support information, call your HP service provider Extent of limited warranty Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statementLimitations of warranty Limitations of liabilityLocal law Enww How do you return a product? HP Inkjet Supplies ExpirationPrinter specifications Printer specificationsPhysical specifications Product features and capacitiesOperating system and network protocol specifications Processor and memory specificationsTCP/IP Features Functional specificationsElectrical specifications Environmental specificationsFCC statement Regulatory informationEMI statement Korea Shielded cablesPower cord statement Vcci statement Japan Regulatory model numberLED classification Declaration of Conformity Declaration of conformityPower consumption Environmental sustainability programReduction and elimination Hazardous materials Material safety data sheets End-of-life returnsRecycling Product packagingIndex IndexFont support 97 supported 96 laser-quality speed Index Snmp Unix Page Copyright Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P
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