Lexmark 896, 496 Managing the printer, Finding advanced networking and administrator information

Managing the printer 269

Managing the printer

Finding advanced networking and administrator information

This chapter covers basic administrative support tasks using the Embedded Web Server. For more advanced system support tasks, see the Networking Guide on the Software CD or the Embedded Web Server Administrator's Guide at http://support.lexmark.com.

Checking the virtual display

1Open a Web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the address field.

Notes:

•View the printer IP address on the printer home screen. The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123.

•If you are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to load the Web page correctly.

2Check the virtual display that appears in the top left corner of the screen.

The virtual display works as an actual display would work on a printer control panel.

Setting up e‑mail alerts

Configure the printer to send you e‑mail alerts when the supplies are getting low or when the paper needs to be changed or added, or when there is a paper jam.

1Open a Web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the address field.

Notes:

•View the printer IP address on the printer home screen. The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123.

•If you are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to load the Web page correctly.

2Click Settings.

3From the Other Settings menu, click E‑mail Alert Setup.

4Select the items you want to be notified on, and then type the e‑mail addresses.

5Click Submit.

Note: For information on setting up the e‑mail server, contact your system support person.

Viewing reports

You can view some reports from the Embedded Web Server. These reports are useful for assessing the status of the printer, network, and supplies.

1Open a Web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the address field.