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Using the Embedded Web Server

The Embedded Web Server lets you view and remotely customize printer settings even when you are not physically near the printer. You can also view reports on printer activities, monitor and order printer supplies online, contact customer support, and download updates for your printer.

The Embedded Web Server requires that the printer is connected to your network. For more information on connecting the printer to your network, see the printer User’s Guide.

Accessing the Embedded Web Server

Note: Make sure the printer is connected to your network. For more information, see the printer User’s Guide.

1Obtain the printer IP address:

•From the printer home screen

•From the TCP/IP section in the Networks/Ports menu

Note: An IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123.

2Open a Web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the address field. The Embedded Web Server appears.

Understanding the home page

	Use the	To
1	Navigation pane	Access the Embedded Web Server menus.
2	Header bar	• View a brief summary of your printer supplies.
		• View the information on printer model, IP address, contact information, and
		location.
		• Access the Search function.
		Note: The search fields may not appear in the Embedded Web Server,
		depending on your printer model.
3	Information pane	View specific information and access submenu items, depending on the menu
		selected from the navigation pane.

Customizing printer settings

1From the navigation pane, select Settings.

2Do one of the following:

Click	To
General Settings	View and customize general printer settings.
Copy Settings	View and customize settings for making copies.
	Note: This feature may not appear in the Embedded Web Server, depending
	on your printer model.
Fax Settings	View and customize settings for sending and receiving faxes.
	Note: This feature may not appear in the Embedded Web Server, depending
	on your printer model.
E-mail/FTP Settings	View and customize settings for sending e-mails, or sending files to a File
	Transfer Protocol (FTP) address.
	Note: This feature may not appear in the Embedded Web Server, depending
	on your printer model.
Print Settings	View and customize print settings.
Paper Setup	View and customize paper setup options.
Network/Ports	View and customize network settings.
Security	View and customize security settings for the printer and Embedded Web
	Server.
	Note: This feature may not appear in the Embedded Web Server, depending
	on your printer model.
E-mail Alert Setup	Set up the e-mail server for the Embedded Web Server, and then customize
	e-mail alert settings.