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Embedded Web Server

The embedded Web server (EWS) is a standard feature in the HP LaserJet 5100dtn, and is an available accessory for the HP LaserJet 5100 and HP LaserJet 5100tn. For ordering information, see page 9.

You can use the embedded Web server to view printer and network status and manage printing functions from your computer instead of from the printer control panel or printer management software. The following are examples of how you can use the embedded Web server:

•view printer control panel messages

•determine the remaining life for all printer supplies

•access a link that facilitates ordering printer supplies for your printer

•view and change the input tray configurations

•view and change the printer control panel menu configuration

•print internal pages or view that information from your Web browser

•view and change the network configuration

You must have an IP-based network and a Web browser. The embedded Web server does not support IPX-based printer connections. You can use the embedded Web server with Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 and above or with Netscape Navigator 4.7 and above.

To access the embedded Web server

1 Open your Web browser.

2Type the IP address assigned to the printer (http://ip_address) in the Address or Location field in your Web browser.

If you do not know the printer’s IP address, it is listed on the printer configuration page. For more information about printing a configuration page, see page 80.

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