1 Overview
| What is an embedded Web server? |
| A Web server provides an environment in which Web programs can run, in much the same way |
| that an operating system, such as Microsoft® Windows®, provides an environment in which |
| programs can run on your computer. A Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Apple |
| Safari, Mozilla, or Firefox can show output from a Web server. |
| An embedded Web server (EWS) resides on a hardware product (such as a printer) or in the |
| firmware, rather than as software that is loaded on a network server. |
| The advantage of an embedded Web server is that it provides an interface to the product that |
| anyone who has a |
| use. No special software needs to be installed or configured. |
| With the HP Embedded Web Server, you can view product status information, change settings, |
| and manage the product at your computer. |
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Note | In this guide, the terms “product” and “device” are used interchangeably. When products or |
| devices are discussed in this guide, the information pertains to HP LaserJet printers, unless |
| otherwise noted. For specific information about the features that your printer supports, see the |
| documentation that came with your product. |
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