Embedded Web server
Use the embedded Web server to view MFP and network status and to manage printing functions from your computer instead of from the MFP control panel. The following are examples of what you can do using the embedded Web server:
NOTE: When the printer is directly connected to a computer, use the HP Easy Printer Care to view the printer status.
●View MFP status information.
●Set the type of media that is loaded in each tray.
●Determine the remaining life for all supplies and order new ones.
●View and change tray configurations.
●View and change the MFP
●View and print internal pages.
●Receive notification of MFP and supplies events.
●View and change network configuration.
To use the embedded Web server, you must have Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 or later or Netscape
6.2or later for Windows, Mac OS, and Linux (Netscape only). Netscape Navigator 4.7 is required for
When the MFP is connected to the network, the embedded Web server is automatically available.
NOTE: For complete information about using the embedded Web server, see the Embedded Web Server User Guide, which is on the HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP software CD.
Open the embedded Web server by using a network connection
1.In a supported Web browser on your computer, type the device IP address or host name in the address/URL field. To find the IP address or host name, print a configuration page. See Information pages on page 150.
NOTE: After you open the URL, you can bookmark it so that you can return to it quickly in the future.
2.The embedded Web server has four tabs that contain settings and information about the device: the Information tab, the Settings tab, the Networking tab, and the Digital Sending tab. Click the tab that you want to view.
See Embedded Web server sections on page 153 for more information about each tab.
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