Embedded Web server (network models only)
Network models are equipped with an embedded Web server (EWS), which provides access to information about product and network activities. A Web server provides an environment in which web programs may run, much in the same way that an operating system, such as Windows, provides an environment for programs to run on a computer. The output from these programs can then be displayed by a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Safari, or Netscape Navigator.
An “embedded” Web server resides on a hardware device (such as an HP LaserJet product) or in firmware, rather than as software that is loaded on a network server.
The advantage of an EWS is that it provides an interface to the product that anyone with a network- connected product and computer can use. There is no special software to install or configure, but you must have a supported Web browser on the computer. To gain access to the EWS, type the IP address for the product in the address line of the browser. (To find the IP address, print a configuration page.)
Features
The EWS allows you to view product and network status and manage printing functions from a computer. With the EWS, you can complete the following tasks:
●View product status information
●Determine the remaining life on all supplies and order new ones
●View and change part of the product configuration
●View and print some internal pages
●Select the language in which to display the EWS pages
●View and change network configuration
NOTE: Changing network settings in the EWS might disable some of product software or features.
Security features
Secure the embedded Web server
On network models, use the EWS to set a password.
1.Open the EWS, and then click the System tab.
2.Click Password.
3.In the Password box, type the password you want to set, and then in the Confirm password box, type the same password again to confirm your choice.
4.Click Apply to save the password.
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