7 Configure and manage

This section is intended for the administrator or individual who is responsible for managing the device. This section contains information about the following topics.

Manage the device

Use device management tools

Understand the self-test report

Set up faxing for the device

Configure the device (Windows)

Configure the device (Mac OS)

Set up the device for wireless communication (HP Officejet J4680 only)

Uninstall and reinstall the software

Manage the device

The following, common tools can be used to manage the device. For information about accessing and using the tools, see Use device management tools.

NOTE: Specific procedures might include other methods.

Windows

Device control panel

Printer driver

Toolbox

Mac OS

Device control panel

HP Printer Utility

Monitor the device

Administer the device

Monitor the device

This section provides instructions for monitoring the device.

Use this tool...

to obtain the following information...

Device control panel

Obtain information about the status of jobs

 

that are being processed, the operating status

 

of the device, and the status of ink cartridges.

Toolbox (Windows)

Ink cartridge information: Click the

 

Estimated Ink Levels tab to view the ink-

 

level information, and then scroll to display

 

the Cartridge Details button. Click the

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J4540, J4580, J4680, J4660, J4550 specifications

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