Advanced configuration with HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) and HP Device Toolbox (Windows)

Use the HP Embedded Web Server to manage printing functions from a computer instead of the printer control panel.

●View printer status information

●Determine the remaining life for all supplies and order new ones

●View and change tray configurations

●View and change the printer control-panel menu configuration

●View and print internal pages

●Receive notification of printer and supplies events

●View and change network configuration

The HP Embedded Web Server works when the printer is connected to an IP-based network. The HP Embedded Web Server does not support IPX-based printer connections. Internet access is not needed to open and use the HP Embedded Web Server.

When the printer is connected to the network, the HP Embedded Web Server is automatically available.

NOTE: HP Device Toolbox is software used to connect to the HP Embedded Web Server when the printer is connected to a computer via USB. It is available only if a full installation was performed when the printer was installed on a computer. Depending on how the printer is connected, some features might not be available.

NOTE: The HP Embedded Web Server is not accessible beyond the network firewall.

Method one: Open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) from the Start menu

1.Click the Start button, and then click the Programs item.

2.Click the HP printer group, and then click the HP Device Toolbox item.

Method two: Open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) from a Web browser

1.From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch the Connection Information

button, and then touch the Network Connected button or the Network Wi-Fi ON button to display the IP address or host name.

2.Open a Web browser, and in the address line, type the IP address or host name exactly as it displays on the printer control panel. Press the Enter key on the computer keyboard. The EWS opens.

NOTE: If the Web browser displays a There is a problem with this website’s security certificate message when attempting to open the EWS, click Continue to this website (not recommended).

Choosing Continue to this website (not recommended) will not harm the computer while navigating within the EWS for the HP printer.

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