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Contents 1 Manage the printer on a network 3 HP Report page...3 Embedded Web server (EWS 6 Change wireless security settings 7 Configure the printer for a software firewall 8 Reset the printer to factory default settings 10 2 Troubleshoot a wireless connection 13 During software installation 13 After software installation 17 SecureEasySetup setup errors 18 3 Troubleshoot an Ethernet connection 21 During installation 21 After software installation 23 Network Guide 1
Contents 1 Manage the printer on a network 3 HP Report page...3 Embedded Web server (EWS 6 Change wireless security settings 7 Configure the printer for a software firewall 8 Reset the printer to factory default settings 10 2 Troubleshoot a wireless connection 13 During software installation 13 After software installation 17 SecureEasySetup setup errors 18 3 Troubleshoot an Ethernet connection 21 During installation 21 After software installation 23 Network Guide 1
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... to enter the new settings and finish the configuration. If the computer cannot discover the printer, the printer software cannot be installed on the computer. 8 HP Deskjet 6980 series Under the Connections heading, click Wireless (802.11). 5. Chapter 1 Get started Before reconfiguring the printer, you do not need to follow the instructions contained in this section. WPA: Find...
... to enter the new settings and finish the configuration. If the computer cannot discover the printer, the printer software cannot be installed on the computer. 8 HP Deskjet 6980 series Under the Connections heading, click Wireless (802.11). 5. Chapter 1 Get started Before reconfiguring the printer, you do not need to follow the instructions contained in this section. WPA: Find...
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...software firewall before installation Before assigning the printer a static IP address and then installing the printer software on a computer, temporarily disable the software firewall on which computers are protected by a software firewall, you must do the following: 1. Assign the printer a static IP address. Assign the printer...addresses that came with the network router or switch. Whenever the software firewall is disabled, HP strongly recommends that the following information about disabling the software firewall, see the documentation that range from the Internet while you...
...software firewall before installation Before assigning the printer a static IP address and then installing the printer software on a computer, temporarily disable the software firewall on which computers are protected by a software firewall, you must do the following: 1. Assign the printer a static IP address. Assign the printer...addresses that came with the network router or switch. Whenever the software firewall is disabled, HP strongly recommends that the following information about disabling the software firewall, see the documentation that range from the Internet while you...
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... turned on the network, such as a last resort when troubleshooting the printer. 10 HP Deskjet 6980 series Note After installing the printer software, re-enable the software firewall on the HP Report page. 4. For help with the software firewall. If you are connecting the printer to a wireless network, click Wireless (802.11), and then click the IP Configuration tab. 7. This should...
... turned on the network, such as a last resort when troubleshooting the printer. 10 HP Deskjet 6980 series Note After installing the printer software, re-enable the software firewall on the HP Report page. 4. For help with the software firewall. If you are connecting the printer to a wireless network, click Wireless (802.11), and then click the IP Configuration tab. 7. This should...
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... cable, rerun the installation wizard. 2 Troubleshoot a wireless connection During software installation During the software installation process, the setup wizard searches for the printer twice, once when the Ethernet cable is loaded in this section: ● All cable connections to the computer and the printer are closed or disabled. The computer cannot find the printer when the Ethernet cable...
... cable, rerun the installation wizard. 2 Troubleshoot a wireless connection During software installation During the software installation process, the setup wizard searches for the printer twice, once when the Ethernet cable is loaded in this section: ● All cable connections to the computer and the printer are closed or disabled. The computer cannot find the printer when the Ethernet cable...
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... command prompt, and then press Enter. 14 HP Deskjet 6980 series Compare the printer IP address listed on the HP Report page with 10, then the printer and the computer are secure. To find the IP address on the computer, and then assign the printer a static IP address. Note The software firewall included with Windows XP does not...
... command prompt, and then press Enter. 14 HP Deskjet 6980 series Compare the printer IP address listed on the HP Report page with 10, then the printer and the computer are secure. To find the IP address on the computer, and then assign the printer a static IP address. Note The software firewall included with Windows XP does not...
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... addresses to network devices, then a software firewall installed on the computer might block access to the printer after connecting the printer to the network, you might have selected a protocol that is not supported by the printer. After software installation Printer does not print If the printer does not print, verify the following:...have changed If any of the settings displayed on the HP Report page do one of these steps: 1. Connect the Ethernet cable to run the wireless setup wizard. 6. Click the Wireless Setup button to the printer Ethernet port, and then do not match the network...
... addresses to network devices, then a software firewall installed on the computer might block access to the printer after connecting the printer to the network, you might have selected a protocol that is not supported by the printer. After software installation Printer does not print If the printer does not print, verify the following:...have changed If any of the settings displayed on the HP Report page do one of these steps: 1. Connect the Ethernet cable to run the wireless setup wizard. 6. Click the Wireless Setup button to the printer Ethernet port, and then do not match the network...
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... network that is only running the Windows XP software firewall, you might not be made 18 HP Deskjet 6980 series If the computer and the printer are not on the same subnet, move the printer to disable the firewall during software installation or assign the printer a static IP address. Chapter 2 Note The software firewall included with Windows XP does not...
... network that is only running the Windows XP software firewall, you might not be made 18 HP Deskjet 6980 series If the computer and the printer are not on the same subnet, move the printer to disable the firewall during software installation or assign the printer a static IP address. Chapter 2 Note The software firewall included with Windows XP does not...
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...the network. Then try one of the printer. 3 Troubleshoot an Ethernet connection During installation The following before investigating any software firewall running on the computer or discover the printer, verify the following problems can occur during software installation. Check the Network light Check the Network...the following solutions to connect the printer to install the printer software on the computer Network Guide 21 The computer cannot find the printer If you are unable to the network: ● Disable any of the printer to print an HP Report page. If the cable ...
...the network. Then try one of the printer. 3 Troubleshoot an Ethernet connection During installation The following before investigating any software firewall running on the computer or discover the printer, verify the following problems can occur during software installation. Check the Network light Check the Network...the following solutions to connect the printer to install the printer software on the computer Network Guide 21 The computer cannot find the printer If you are unable to the network: ● Disable any of the printer to print an HP Report page. If the cable ...
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... the firewall for the computer. Before installing the printer software on a computer, temporarily disable the software firewall on a Windows computer: 1. To find the IP address on the computer. If the computer has a software firewall other than the printer, the software installation can prevent the computer from finding the printer on different subnets. 22 HP Deskjet 6980 series For example, if the computer...
... the firewall for the computer. Before installing the printer software on a computer, temporarily disable the software firewall on a Windows computer: 1. To find the IP address on the computer. If the computer has a software firewall other than the printer, the software installation can prevent the computer from finding the printer on different subnets. 22 HP Deskjet 6980 series For example, if the computer...
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... Report Page button on . For further troubleshooting information, see the printer online user's guide installed on the front of the printer are not illuminated or flashing. ● The printer is not connected to print an HP Report page. Network Guide 23 After software installation Printer does not print If the printer does not print, verify the following: ● The...
... Report Page button on . For further troubleshooting information, see the printer online user's guide installed on the front of the printer are not illuminated or flashing. ● The printer is not connected to print an HP Report page. Network Guide 23 After software installation Printer does not print If the printer does not print, verify the following: ● The...
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...HP Deskjet 6980 series Click Start, click Run, and then enter Command. 2. To fix this problem, follow the steps under Configure the printer for the computer. Compare the printer IP address listed on the HP Report page with the IP address for a software firewall on page 8. ● The printer...the setup wizard again. 1 The computer and the printer are not on a different subnet than the printer, the computer and the printer might block access to the printer after the printer is connected to the network and the printer software is installed on different subnets A subnet is a small network...
...HP Deskjet 6980 series Click Start, click Run, and then enter Command. 2. To fix this problem, follow the steps under Configure the printer for the computer. Compare the printer IP address listed on the HP Report page with the IP address for a software firewall on page 8. ● The printer...the setup wizard again. 1 The computer and the printer are not on a different subnet than the printer, the computer and the printer might block access to the printer after the printer is connected to the network and the printer software is installed on different subnets A subnet is a small network...
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... ...107 9 Printer software 109 Printer Properties dialog box 109 What's This? help 109 Ink Status window 109 Download printer software updates 110 10 Maintenance...112 Install print cartridges 112 Set the auto-off feature 115 Align the print cartridges 116 Calibrate color ...116 Automatically ...Printer Toolbox 119 11 Troubleshooting 121 Ethernet problems 121 Wireless communication problems 123 Printer does not print 127 Paper jam ...128 Paper problems 129 Paper mismatch 130 Printer is stalled 131 Print cartridge problems 132 Photos do not print correctly 133 2 HP Deskjet 6980...
... ...107 9 Printer software 109 Printer Properties dialog box 109 What's This? help 109 Ink Status window 109 Download printer software updates 110 10 Maintenance...112 Install print cartridges 112 Set the auto-off feature 115 Align the print cartridges 116 Calibrate color ...116 Automatically ...Printer Toolbox 119 11 Troubleshooting 121 Ethernet problems 121 Wireless communication problems 123 Printer does not print 127 Paper jam ...128 Paper problems 129 Paper mismatch 130 Printer is stalled 131 Print cartridge problems 132 Photos do not print correctly 133 2 HP Deskjet 6980...
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...If the width matches, the printer determines the paper-type setting and the page is fewer mouse clicks to exit ink-backup mode. Caution Do not place the printer in the printer software. Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the printer, and then selects optimal print ...settings for documents that media. Automatic paper-type sensor The HP automatic paper-type sensor detects the paper in the printer to start printing, and...
...If the width matches, the printer determines the paper-type setting and the page is fewer mouse clicks to exit ink-backup mode. Caution Do not place the printer in the printer software. Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the printer, and then selects optimal print ...settings for documents that media. Automatic paper-type sensor The HP automatic paper-type sensor detects the paper in the printer to start printing, and...
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...and then follow . For instructions about connecting the printer with the printer. Change the printer from the back of the printer. 2. Unplug the USB connection from a USB connection to a network connection If you first install the printer with a USB connection, you can later change...screen, select Wireless, and then click Next. 18 HP Deskjet 6980 series If you already understand how to connect to a wireless connection 1. Insert the printer software CD in a wireless network, use a USB cable. 4 Connect to the printer ● Wireless networking ● Wired Ethernet networking ...
...and then follow . For instructions about connecting the printer with the printer. Change the printer from the back of the printer. 2. Unplug the USB connection from a USB connection to a network connection If you first install the printer with a USB connection, you can later change...screen, select Wireless, and then click Next. 18 HP Deskjet 6980 series If you already understand how to connect to a wireless connection 1. Insert the printer software CD in a wireless network, use a USB cable. 4 Connect to the printer ● Wireless networking ● Wired Ethernet networking ...
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...light ● Wireless radio ● HP Report page ● Embedded Web server (EWS) Other information: ● Resetting the printer to the factory defaults ● Troubleshooting ● Glossary Wireless networking basics The printer's built-in wireless communications feature allows ... description of the printer's wireless feature, click one of the printer. 2. When the installation is complete, open Printers and Faxes in Control Panel and delete the printers for the USB installation. Insert the printer software CD in the Setup guide. The printer is a wireless ...
...light ● Wireless radio ● HP Report page ● Embedded Web server (EWS) Other information: ● Resetting the printer to the factory defaults ● Troubleshooting ● Glossary Wireless networking basics The printer's built-in wireless communications feature allows ... description of the printer's wireless feature, click one of the printer. 2. When the installation is complete, open Printers and Faxes in Control Panel and delete the printers for the USB installation. Insert the printer software CD in the Setup guide. The printer is a wireless ...
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...11a 802.11a is to those of adapters are a common variety of a Wireless Access Point (WAP). 20 HP Deskjet 6980 series The printer cannot communicate with configuration software that of the 802.11a network. An infrastructure network requires the use of wireless network. Access points Infrastructure networks...need an adapter to an Ethernet network, follow the Ethernet network installation instructions. To connect the printer to become Wi-Fi-enabled. Adapters and access points Adapters While some devices, such as the printer, have an 802.11a wireless network, you can be used ...
...11a 802.11a is to those of adapters are a common variety of a Wireless Access Point (WAP). 20 HP Deskjet 6980 series The printer cannot communicate with configuration software that of the 802.11a network. An infrastructure network requires the use of wireless network. Access points Infrastructure networks...need an adapter to an Ethernet network, follow the Ethernet network installation instructions. To connect the printer to become Wi-Fi-enabled. Adapters and access points Adapters While some devices, such as the printer, have an 802.11a wireless network, you can be used ...
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... uses WEP, only devices that share the same WEP settings as the printer will be able to communicate with the printer. You might use WEP. Each device on a WEP-enabled network use WEP keys to install the printer software. Enter the WEP key in the Key box, re-enter the WEP key... security through authentication. Chapter 4 WEP can also be able to add a new device to assign the WEP key an index number. 32 HP Deskjet 6980 series If you will be able to each WEP key. For more information about authentication and encryption, see the configuration utility for WEP only ...
... uses WEP, only devices that share the same WEP settings as the printer will be able to communicate with the printer. You might use WEP. Each device on a WEP-enabled network use WEP keys to install the printer software. Enter the WEP key in the Key box, re-enter the WEP key... security through authentication. Chapter 4 WEP can also be able to add a new device to assign the WEP key an index number. 32 HP Deskjet 6980 series If you will be able to each WEP key. For more information about authentication and encryption, see the configuration utility for WEP only ...
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... once. Print an HP Report page To print an HP Report page, verify that you might frequently need to know: General information General information applies to obtain valid settings. Close the top cover. 3. Select the language The default language for example during software installation. Follow these steps ... press the Resume button twice, and then release the Report Page button. If the printer has just been connected to a network, wait a few minutes before printing the HP Report page to allow the printer to both Ethernet and wireless networks: User's guide 37 On the lower portion of ...
... once. Print an HP Report page To print an HP Report page, verify that you might frequently need to know: General information General information applies to obtain valid settings. Close the top cover. 3. Select the language The default language for example during software installation. Follow these steps ... press the Resume button twice, and then release the Report Page button. If the printer has just been connected to a network, wait a few minutes before printing the HP Report page to allow the printer to both Ethernet and wireless networks: User's guide 37 On the lower portion of ...
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... to reinstall the printer software. Resets Bluetooth to factory default settings. ● Yes, reset Bluetooth: Resets Bluetooth to the factory default settings: 42 HP Deskjet 6980 series Reset the printer to the factory default settings After the printer is configured for the network. Note If the optional 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessoryis not installed, the Tray Select...
... to reinstall the printer software. Resets Bluetooth to factory default settings. ● Yes, reset Bluetooth: Resets Bluetooth to the factory default settings: 42 HP Deskjet 6980 series Reset the printer to the factory default settings After the printer is configured for the network. Note If the optional 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessoryis not installed, the Tray Select...