Use the embedded Web server

NOTE When the device is directly connected to a computer, use the HP Easy Printer Care software to view the device status.

View device control status information

Set the type of paper loaded in each tray

Determine the remaining life on all supplies and order new ones

View and change tray configurations

View and change the device control panel menu configuration

View and print internal pages

Receive notification of device and supplies events

View and change network configuration

View support content that is specific to the current state of the device

When the device is connected to the network, the embedded Web server is automatically available.

To use the embedded Web server, you must have Microsoft Internet Explorer 4 and later or Netscape Navigator 4 and later. The embedded Web server works when the device is connected to an IP-based network. The embedded Web server does not support IPX-based or AppleTalk device connections. You do not need Internet access to open and use the embedded Web server.

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 Use information pages on page 38.

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 three tabs that contain settings and information about the device: the Information tab, the Settings tab, and the Networking tab. Click the tab that you want to view.

See Embedded Web server sections on page 41 for more information about each tab.

Embedded Web server sections

Tab or section

Options

 

 

Information tab

Provides device, status, and configuration information

Device Status: Shows the device status and shows the life remaining of HP supplies, with 0% indicating 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: Shows the information found on the configuration page.

Supplies Status: Shows the life remaining of HP supplies, with 0 percent indicating 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.

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