Information tab

The Information pages group consists of the following pages.

Device Status. This page displays the printer status and shows the life remaining of HP supplies, with 0 percent representing that a supply is empty. The page also shows the type and size of print paper set for each tray. To change the default settings, click Change Settings.

Configuration page. This page shows the information found on the printer Configuration page.

Supplies Status. This page shows the life remaining of HP supplies, with 0 percent representing that a supply is empty. This page also provides supplies part numbers. To order new supplies, click Order Supplies in the Other Links area on the left side of the window. To visit any website, you must have Internet access.

Event log. This page shows a list of all printer events and errors.

Usage page. This page shows a summary of the number of pages the printer has printed, grouped by size and type.

Device Information. This page also shows the printer network name, address, and model information. To change these entries, click Device Information on the Settings tab.

Control Panel. Displays messages from the printers control panel, for example Ready or PowerSave.

Settings tab

This tab allows you to configure the printer from your computer. The Settings tab can be password protected. If this printer is networked, always consult with the printer administrator before changing settings on this tab.

The Settings tab contains the following pages.

Configure Device. Configure all printer settings from this page. This page contains the traditional menus found on printers using a control panel display. These menus include Information, Paper Handling, Configure Device, and Diagnostics.

Alerts. Network only. Set up to receive e-mail alerts for various printer and supplies events.

E-mail.Network only. Used in conjunction with the Alerts page to set up incoming and outgoing e-mail, as well as to set e-mail alerts.

Security. Set a password that must be entered to gain access to the Settings and Networking tabs. Enable and disable certain features of the EWS.

Other Links. Add or customize a link to another website. This link is displayed in the Other Links area on all embedded Web server pages. These permanent links always appear in the Other Links area: HP Instant Support™, Order Supplies, and Product Support.

Device Information. Name the printer and assign an asset number to it. Enter the name and e-mail address for the primary contact who will receive information about the printer.

Language. Determine the language in which to display the embedded Web server information.

Time Services. Allows time synchronization with a network time server.

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5500 specifications

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