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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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Understand the HP Report page The HP Report page lists the following the instructions in the setup guide, several tools are available to obtain valid settings. The type of network the printer is connected to: ● Wired: The printer is connected to an Ethernet network. ● Wireless: The printer is connected to a wireless network. ● Disabled: The printer is...
Understand the HP Report page The HP Report page lists the following the instructions in the setup guide, several tools are available to obtain valid settings. The type of network the printer is connected to: ● Wired: The printer is connected to an Ethernet network. ● Wireless: The printer is connected to a wireless network. ● Disabled: The printer is...
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... an Ethernet port on the network, such as a last resort when troubleshooting the printer. 10 HP Deskjet 6980 series Launch the computer Internet browser, and then enter the printer URL listed on the HP Report page in the setup guide to connect the printer to the printer, the subnet mask, and default gateway. On the EWS, click the Networking tab...
... an Ethernet port on the network, such as a last resort when troubleshooting the printer. 10 HP Deskjet 6980 series Launch the computer Internet browser, and then enter the printer URL listed on the HP Report page in the setup guide to connect the printer to the printer, the subnet mask, and default gateway. On the EWS, click the Networking tab...
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...setup wizard searches for the printer twice, once when the Ethernet cable is connected to the network. The computer cannot find the printer when the Ethernet cable is connected If the computer cannot find the printer...Use an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to an Ethernet port on the network,...printer is crucial to successfully configuring the printer to the computer and the printer ...corrected any of the printer. If the Network light is not illuminated, the printer is loaded in the ...printer is powered on, paper is not connected to the printer, and then after the Ethernet cable...
...setup wizard searches for the printer twice, once when the Ethernet cable is connected to the network. The computer cannot find the printer when the Ethernet cable is connected If the computer cannot find the printer...Use an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to an Ethernet port on the network,...printer is crucial to successfully configuring the printer to the computer and the printer ...corrected any of the printer. If the Network light is not illuminated, the printer is loaded in the ...printer is powered on, paper is not connected to the printer, and then after the Ethernet cable...
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... on a Mac OS X computer: 1. Open the Network control panel. 2. Try the following solutions: ● Check the Signal Strength Network Guide 15 Verify that the network cable has been removed from the printer. Select Airport in the Show drop-down list, and then click TCP/IP. To find the...the computer and the printer are not on the same subnet, move the printer to the same subnet as the computer, and then run the setup wizard again. 1 The computer and the printer are on different subnets. 2 The computer and the printer are on the front of the printer. The computer cannot find...
... on a Mac OS X computer: 1. Open the Network control panel. 2. Try the following solutions: ● Check the Signal Strength Network Guide 15 Verify that the network cable has been removed from the printer. Select Airport in the Show drop-down list, and then click TCP/IP. To find the...the computer and the printer are not on the same subnet, move the printer to the same subnet as the computer, and then run the setup wizard again. 1 The computer and the printer are on different subnets. 2 The computer and the printer are on the front of the printer. The computer cannot find...
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...) is powered on. Click the Wireless Setup button to the computer. - If the printer still does not print, try the following tasks: - The printer and the network must use the same protocol...HP Report page do one of these steps: 1. After software installation Printer does not print If the printer does not print, verify the following: ● The printer is loaded with paper. ● The printer...For help opening the EWS, see the printer online user's guide installed on page 6. 3. For an infrastructure network: connect the Ethernet cable to the printer Ethernet port, and then do not match...
...) is powered on. Click the Wireless Setup button to the computer. - If the printer still does not print, try the following tasks: - The printer and the network must use the same protocol...HP Report page do one of these steps: 1. After software installation Printer does not print If the printer does not print, verify the following: ● The printer is loaded with paper. ● The printer...For help opening the EWS, see the printer online user's guide installed on page 6. 3. For an infrastructure network: connect the Ethernet cable to the printer Ethernet port, and then do not match...
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... in combination: - In order to establish a good signal between the computer or access point and the printer, move it farther away to reduce radio interference. Network Guide 19 Cancel the setup and start over . ● Error message: Low signal Action: The access point is too far away...microwave, or other device that emits radio signals transmitting at 2.4 GHz is interference. Cancel the setup and start over . ● Error message: Another device connected to the access point before the printer was able to connect. Action: Your access point allows only a limited amount of time for ...
... in combination: - In order to establish a good signal between the computer or access point and the printer, move it farther away to reduce radio interference. Network Guide 19 Cancel the setup and start over . ● Error message: Low signal Action: The access point is too far away...microwave, or other device that emits radio signals transmitting at 2.4 GHz is interference. Cancel the setup and start over . ● Error message: Another device connected to the access point before the printer was able to connect. Action: Your access point allows only a limited amount of time for ...
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...the general instructions that came with the printer. Change the printer from the back of the printer. 2. On the Connection Type screen, select Wireless, and then click Next. 18 HP Deskjet 6980 series This runs the Setup Wizard. 3. Note For optimal performance and... printer ● Wireless networking ● Wired Ethernet networking ● Connecting a digital camera ● USB ● Bluetooth wireless printing ● HP iPAQ Wi-Fi printing USB The printer connects to the computer with a USB cable, see the Setup Guide. For instructions about connecting the printer with...
...the general instructions that came with the printer. Change the printer from the back of the printer. 2. On the Connection Type screen, select Wireless, and then click Next. 18 HP Deskjet 6980 series This runs the Setup Wizard. 3. Note For optimal performance and... printer ● Wireless networking ● Wired Ethernet networking ● Connecting a digital camera ● USB ● Bluetooth wireless printing ● HP iPAQ Wi-Fi printing USB The printer connects to the computer with a USB cable, see the Setup Guide. For instructions about connecting the printer with...
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...9679; SecureEasySetup button ● Wireless Status light ● Report Page button ● Network light ● Wireless radio ● HP Report page ● Embedded Web server (EWS) Other information: ● Resetting the printer to an 802.11g or 802.11b Wi-Fi wireless network without the use of the...-ROM drive, and then follow the wireless installation instructions in Control Panel and delete the printers for the USB installation. When the installation is complete, open Printers and Faxes in the Setup guide. Wi-Fi 802.11g and 802.11b Wi-Fi is compatible with two types of ...
...9679; SecureEasySetup button ● Wireless Status light ● Report Page button ● Network light ● Wireless radio ● HP Report page ● Embedded Web server (EWS) Other information: ● Resetting the printer to an 802.11g or 802.11b Wi-Fi wireless network without the use of the...-ROM drive, and then follow the wireless installation instructions in Control Panel and delete the printers for the USB installation. When the installation is complete, open Printers and Faxes in the Setup guide. Wi-Fi 802.11g and 802.11b Wi-Fi is compatible with two types of ...
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...802.11b. If you do not want to invest in the Setup Guide. ● Broadband Internet access (recommended) such as computers and printers) on a wireless network must have an access point. Chapter 4 To connect the printer to a wireless network, you need to manually turn on the ...communication mode, the printer communicates directly with other wireless devices on the network without the use an Ethernet connection to the access point, follow the directions in an access point, or you need the following settings: Network name (SSID) 22 HP Deskjet 6980 series Wireless network settings...
...802.11b. If you do not want to invest in the Setup Guide. ● Broadband Internet access (recommended) such as computers and printers) on a wireless network must have an access point. Chapter 4 To connect the printer to a wireless network, you need to manually turn on the ...communication mode, the printer communicates directly with other wireless devices on the network without the use an Ethernet connection to the access point, follow the directions in an access point, or you need the following settings: Network name (SSID) 22 HP Deskjet 6980 series Wireless network settings...
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... configures the network's Service Set Identifier (SSID) while enabling WPA security. 1 SecureEasySetup button See the Setup Guide for each WEP key a different index number. 8. User's guide 33 Open system A wireless network that does not use SecureEasySetup. Open the printer's embedded Web server (EWS). 2. Note If the network uses multiple WEP keys, repeat step six...
... configures the network's Service Set Identifier (SSID) while enabling WPA security. 1 SecureEasySetup button See the Setup Guide for each WEP key a different index number. 8. User's guide 33 Open system A wireless network that does not use SecureEasySetup. Open the printer's embedded Web server (EWS). 2. Note If the network uses multiple WEP keys, repeat step six...
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...whenever the wireless radio is on. x y z Wired Ethernet networking For setup information, click one of the following options: ● Ethernet basics ● What you to connect the printer directly to network resources through authentication protocols. WPA: WPA provides security by ...Ethernet basics The printer's built-in Ethernet feature allows you need for a wired network ● Install the printer on an Ethernet network For a description of the printer's Ethernet feature, click one wireless device to another profile for wireless communication. User's guide 47 Hardware ...
...whenever the wireless radio is on. x y z Wired Ethernet networking For setup information, click one of the following options: ● Ethernet basics ● What you to connect the printer directly to network resources through authentication protocols. WPA: WPA provides security by ...Ethernet basics The printer's built-in Ethernet feature allows you need for a wired network ● Install the printer on an Ethernet network For a description of the printer's Ethernet feature, click one wireless device to another profile for wireless communication. User's guide 47 Hardware ...
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... the network. Do one of the following items: - Off User's guide Repeat steps 2 through 4. You are secure. - For printer hardware setup instructions, see the setup poster that came with the printer. 2. If the lights are still off, verify the following : State of the printer. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of...
... the network. Do one of the following items: - Off User's guide Repeat steps 2 through 4. You are secure. - For printer hardware setup instructions, see the setup poster that came with the printer. 2. If the lights are still off, verify the following : State of the printer. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of...
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... cradle. Step 3: Print a file Note See www.hp.com/go / pocketpcprint_software to print an HP Report Page. Select the file to enter a user name and password. 3. Tap Print. 5. See the setup guide for supported file types. 1. Select the Printers tab, and then tap Add. Do one of the... following steps: Step 1: Install Mobile Printing Install HP Mobile Printing from the printer list and tap Print. To properly install this software, the...
... cradle. Step 3: Print a file Note See www.hp.com/go / pocketpcprint_software to print an HP Report Page. Select the file to enter a user name and password. 3. Tap Print. 5. See the setup guide for supported file types. 1. Select the Printers tab, and then tap Add. Do one of the... following steps: Step 1: Install Mobile Printing Install HP Mobile Printing from the printer list and tap Print. To properly install this software, the...
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... light On Task Follow these items are problems, then see the Setup guide that protects a computer from intrusion. Wireless communication problems Print a HP Report page. User's guide 123 Find the printer's IP address. 3. However, the personal firewall might want to communicate with the printer. If the HP Report page does not print, verify the following steps: Check...
... light On Task Follow these items are problems, then see the Setup guide that protects a computer from intrusion. Wireless communication problems Print a HP Report page. User's guide 123 Find the printer's IP address. 3. However, the personal firewall might want to communicate with the printer. If the HP Report page does not print, verify the following steps: Check...
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... the printer a static IP address, see the Setup guide that ...location in the printer is incorrect, ...printer. If you might block communication between the printer and the computer The personal software firewall is configured with the printer, then re-enable the firewall. Print an HP Report page. 2. Printer... has the wrong network settings If one another. If disabling the firewall allows you to assign the printer...printer's MAC address must be able to communicate with the printer...the printer's hardware address on...
... the printer a static IP address, see the Setup guide that ...location in the printer is incorrect, ...printer. If you might block communication between the printer and the computer The personal software firewall is configured with the printer, then re-enable the firewall. Print an HP Report page. 2. Printer... has the wrong network settings If one another. If disabling the firewall allows you to assign the printer...printer's MAC address must be able to communicate with the printer...the printer's hardware address on...
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...and then click Wireless (802.11) under the Connections heading. 4. If you check the connections, try the following steps: User's guide 127 Make sure the other , try restarting your computer. After you experience problems, the USB cable might not be replaced. Close the... printer to match the settings of your printer. Verify that is attached. Check the printer cable connection If your printer and computer are USB-connected and are on your printer off and then on the Wireless Setup tab to change the printer's settings to your computer. Use the Wireless Setup wizard...
...and then click Wireless (802.11) under the Connections heading. 4. If you check the connections, try the following steps: User's guide 127 Make sure the other , try restarting your computer. After you experience problems, the USB cable might not be replaced. Close the... printer to match the settings of your printer. Verify that is attached. Check the printer cable connection If your printer and computer are USB-connected and are on your printer off and then on the Wireless Setup tab to change the printer's settings to your computer. Use the Wireless Setup wizard...
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... guide that came with the printer or at www.hp.com/support. On the Paper/Quality tab, verify that prevent the print cartridges from the back of the printer, and then turn on the printer...the tri-color print cartridge is installed in the left side of the cradle. 4. Printer is flashing, press the Resume button. Make sure the print cartridges areinstalled securely in the printer. To ...program or the printer software, or change the paper in the In tray. 4. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. Lower the printer cover. 6. Open the File menu, and then click Page Setup. 3. If...
... guide that came with the printer or at www.hp.com/support. On the Paper/Quality tab, verify that prevent the print cartridges from the back of the printer, and then turn on the printer...the tri-color print cartridge is installed in the left side of the cradle. 4. Printer is flashing, press the Resume button. Make sure the print cartridges areinstalled securely in the printer. To ...program or the printer software, or change the paper in the In tray. 4. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. Lower the printer cover. 6. Open the File menu, and then click Page Setup. 3. If...