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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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... been connected to a network, wait a few minutes before printing the HP Report page to allow the printer to a network. Network Guide 3 HP Report page The HP Report page supplies useful information about the printer's wireless, wired, and front USB port connections. Understand the HP Report page The HP Report page lists the following the instructions in the setup...
... been connected to a network, wait a few minutes before printing the HP Report page to allow the printer to a network. Network Guide 3 HP Report page The HP Report page supplies useful information about the printer's wireless, wired, and front USB port connections. Understand the HP Report page The HP Report page lists the following the instructions in the setup...
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... Apple Rendezvous (Mac OS X v10.2.3 and higher) and Bonjour (Mac OS X v10.4.0 and higher) to the printer's wireless connection: 4 HP Deskjet 6980 series Host Name The printer's host name on the network. Default Gateway The printer's gateway address. This setting does not apply to open the printer's embedded Web server. Address (MAC) Firmware Revision Revision number of the...
... Apple Rendezvous (Mac OS X v10.2.3 and higher) and Bonjour (Mac OS X v10.4.0 and higher) to the printer's wireless connection: 4 HP Deskjet 6980 series Host Name The printer's host name on the network. Default Gateway The printer's gateway address. This setting does not apply to open the printer's embedded Web server. Address (MAC) Firmware Revision Revision number of the...
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...authentication is being used . ● Shared Key: The printer is using a WEP key for the printer's network. Not applicable means that the printer is set to infrastructure networks. Channel One of the Wireless Access Point (WAP) for authentication. ● WPA-PSK:... used . Item Meaning Wireless Status The printer's wireless network status: ● Connected: The printer is connected to the wireless network. ● Disconnected: The printer is not connected to the wireless network. ● Disabled: The wireless radio is off and the printer is connected to reduce interference...
...authentication is being used . ● Shared Key: The printer is using a WEP key for the printer's network. Not applicable means that the printer is set to infrastructure networks. Channel One of the Wireless Access Point (WAP) for authentication. ● WPA-PSK:... used . Item Meaning Wireless Status The printer's wireless network status: ● Connected: The printer is connected to the wireless network. ● Disconnected: The printer is not connected to the wireless network. ● Disabled: The wireless radio is off and the printer is connected to reduce interference...
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... Check the printer's status. ● Adjust the printer's network configuration. ● Check estimated ink levels in the printer PictBridge function since the printer was last turned on a network. Chapter 1 Miscellaneous The Miscellaneous section contains information that applies to both Ethernet and wireless networks and ... received without error. Before using the printer's internal Web page, verify that the printer and the computer are powered on the same subnet. This item might be on and connected to the network. 6 HP Deskjet 6980 series This item might be requested by...
... Check the printer's status. ● Adjust the printer's network configuration. ● Check estimated ink levels in the printer PictBridge function since the printer was last turned on a network. Chapter 1 Miscellaneous The Miscellaneous section contains information that applies to both Ethernet and wireless networks and ... received without error. Before using the printer's internal Web page, verify that the printer and the computer are powered on the same subnet. This item might be on and connected to the network. 6 HP Deskjet 6980 series This item might be requested by...
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... an HP Report page. 2. Note Verify the printer URL is not true, connect an Ethernet cable to the printer and the network router, and then repeat steps 1 and 2. 3. Use Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher, Netscape 4.75 or higher, or Safari 1.0 or higher. 4. Change wireless security... settings If you change the wireless security settings for the wireless network, you must reconfigure the printer with the new settings. Enter the printer URL in the browser address box, and then press Enter. Network Guide ...
... an HP Report page. 2. Note Verify the printer URL is not true, connect an Ethernet cable to the printer and the network router, and then repeat steps 1 and 2. 3. Use Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher, Netscape 4.75 or higher, or Safari 1.0 or higher. 4. Change wireless security... settings If you change the wireless security settings for the wireless network, you must reconfigure the printer with the new settings. Enter the printer URL in the browser address box, and then press Enter. Network Guide ...
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... computer from unauthorized access when a computer is connected to a wired or wireless network that uses DHCP or AutoIP to assign IP addresses and the printer IP address changes, a software firewall can prevent the computer from finding the printer on the computer. 8 HP Deskjet 6980 series WPA: Find the passphrase and authentication protocol See the configuration utility...
... computer from unauthorized access when a computer is connected to a wired or wireless network that uses DHCP or AutoIP to assign IP addresses and the printer IP address changes, a software firewall can prevent the computer from finding the printer on the computer. 8 HP Deskjet 6980 series WPA: Find the passphrase and authentication protocol See the configuration utility...
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... the static IP address must be done as an available Ethernet port on a Wireless Access Point (WAP), router, hub, or wall socket. 2. After entering all the settings from the printer memory for each item. 9. Under the Connections heading, click one of accepted IP... as a last resort when troubleshooting the printer. 10 HP Deskjet 6980 series Use an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to the network. Open the configuration utility for each item. 8. After assigning the printer a static IP address, follow the printer software installation instructions in the list of ...
... the static IP address must be done as an available Ethernet port on a Wireless Access Point (WAP), router, hub, or wall socket. 2. After entering all the settings from the printer memory for each item. 9. Under the Connections heading, click one of accepted IP... as a last resort when troubleshooting the printer. 10 HP Deskjet 6980 series Use an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to the network. Open the configuration utility for each item. 8. After assigning the printer a static IP address, follow the printer software installation instructions in the list of ...
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... button three times. 4. Release the Report Page button. Resetting the printer to the factory default settings can require you might also have to reconfigure the printer security settings. The printer default settings are: Option Communication mode Network name (SSID) Encryption IP address Wireless radio EWS administrator password Default setting Ad hoc hpsetup None Automatic...
... button three times. 4. Release the Report Page button. Resetting the printer to the factory default settings can require you might also have to reconfigure the printer security settings. The printer default settings are: Option Communication mode Network name (SSID) Encryption IP address Wireless radio EWS administrator password Default setting Ad hoc hpsetup None Automatic...
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... closed or disabled. After connecting the 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 connected to the network. Use an Ethernet cable... to connect the printer to operate on a Wireless Access Point (WAP), router, hub, or wall socket. If ...
... closed or disabled. After connecting the 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 connected to the network. Use an Ethernet cable... to connect the printer to operate on a Wireless Access Point (WAP), router, hub, or wall socket. If ...
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...is connected to the network. To find the printer after you remove the network cable Check the Wireless Status light on the same subnets. If the Wireless Status light is not illuminated, the printer wireless radio is not connected to the printer Ethernet port. Check the Network light Check ...the Network light on a Mac OS X computer: 1. Verify that the network cable has been removed from the printer. The computer cannot ...
...is connected to the network. To find the printer after you remove the network cable Check the Wireless Status light on the same subnets. If the Wireless Status light is not illuminated, the printer wireless radio is not connected to the printer Ethernet port. Check the Network light Check ...the Network light on a Mac OS X computer: 1. Verify that the network cable has been removed from the printer. The computer cannot ...
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... WAP or router. 3. Open the configuration utility for the printer. If the Signal Strength has a low rating, verify the following conditions: - Find the printer hardware address (MAC address) on the HP Report page against the wireless settings for the WAP or router, see the documentation that do...are obstructing the path between the printer and the WAP or the printer and the computer. - Check the Signal Strength indicated on the front of the WAP or computer. - Find the settings that came with the WAP or router. 16 HP Deskjet 6980 series Chapter 2 Press the Report...
... WAP or router. 3. Open the configuration utility for the printer. If the Signal Strength has a low rating, verify the following conditions: - Find the printer hardware address (MAC address) on the HP Report page against the wireless settings for the WAP or router, see the documentation that do...are obstructing the path between the printer and the WAP or the printer and the computer. - Check the Signal Strength indicated on the front of the WAP or computer. - Find the settings that came with the WAP or router. 16 HP Deskjet 6980 series Chapter 2 Press the Report...
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...lights on the front of the printer are not illuminated or flashing. ● The printer is selected in the application from which the printer is not supported by the printer If you changed the network authentication protocols on the wireless network after the printer is connected to use one ... If any of the settings displayed on the HP Report page do one of these steps: 1. For further troubleshooting information, see Embedded Web server (EWS) on the computer. Under the Connections heading click Wireless (802.11). 5. After the wireless setup wizard has finished, close the EWS,...
...lights on the front of the printer are not illuminated or flashing. ● The printer is selected in the application from which the printer is not supported by the printer If you changed the network authentication protocols on the wireless network after the printer is connected to use one ... If any of the settings displayed on the HP Report page do one of these steps: 1. For further troubleshooting information, see Embedded Web server (EWS) on the computer. Under the Connections heading click Wireless (802.11). 5. After the wireless setup wizard has finished, close the EWS,...
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...12 Print cartridges ...15 Ink-backup mode 16 Automatic paper-type sensor 17 4 Connect to the printer 18 USB ...18 Wireless networking 19 Wired Ethernet networking 47 Bluetooth wireless printing 53 HP iPAQ Wi-Fi printing 57 5 Print photos...59 Print borderless photos 59 Print photos with a... border 61 HP Real Life technologies 63 Photo print cartridge 64 Maximum dpi ...64 Advanced color settings 65 Color management 66 Gray photo print...
...12 Print cartridges ...15 Ink-backup mode 16 Automatic paper-type sensor 17 4 Connect to the printer 18 USB ...18 Wireless networking 19 Wired Ethernet networking 47 Bluetooth wireless printing 53 HP iPAQ Wi-Fi printing 57 5 Print photos...59 Print borderless photos 59 Print photos with a... border 61 HP Real Life technologies 63 Photo print cartridge 64 Maximum dpi ...64 Advanced color settings 65 Color management 66 Gray photo print...
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...Set the auto-off feature 115 Align the print cartridges 116 Calibrate color ...116 Automatically clean print cartridges 116 Print a test page 116 View estimated ink levels 116 Maintain the printer body 117 Remove ink from your skin and clothing 117 Manually ...cartridges 118 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 series Posters ...
...Set the auto-off feature 115 Align the print cartridges 116 Calibrate color ...116 Automatically clean print cartridges 116 Print a test page 116 View estimated ink levels 116 Maintain the printer body 117 Remove ink from your skin and clothing 117 Manually ...cartridges 118 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 series Posters ...
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HP Vivera Inks deliver true-to-life photo quality and exceptional fade resistance resulting in vivid colors that is equipped with several exciting features: ● Built...Automatic red-eye removal and adaptive lighting to expand the printer's paper-handling capability. Use an optional HP Bluetooth Wireless Printer Adapter to print images from most Bluetooth devices to the printer without a cable connection. ● Optional Automatic Two-Sided...-inkphoto print cartridge (purchased separately). You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that last. 2 Special features Congratulations!
HP Vivera Inks deliver true-to-life photo quality and exceptional fade resistance resulting in vivid colors that is equipped with several exciting features: ● Built...Automatic red-eye removal and adaptive lighting to expand the printer's paper-handling capability. Use an optional HP Bluetooth Wireless Printer Adapter to print images from most Bluetooth devices to the printer without a cable connection. ● Optional Automatic Two-Sided...-inkphoto print cartridge (purchased separately). You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that last. 2 Special features Congratulations!
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... button 6 SecureEasySetup button 7 Network light 8 Print Cartridge Status lights 9 Wireless Status light For a description of power with the radio off by pressing and holding the Power button 8 HP Deskjet 6980 series You can take a few seconds for 30 minutes. It can manually turn the printer off (maximum 5.5 watts with the radio on) and turns back...
... button 6 SecureEasySetup button 7 Network light 8 Print Cartridge Status lights 9 Wireless Status light For a description of power with the radio off by pressing and holding the Power button 8 HP Deskjet 6980 series You can take a few seconds for 30 minutes. It can manually turn the printer off (maximum 5.5 watts with the radio on) and turns back...
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... ● Wired Ethernet networking ● Connecting a digital camera ● USB ● Bluetooth wireless printing ● HP iPAQ Wi-Fi printing USB The printer connects to the computer with the printer. On the Connection Type screen, select Wireless, and then click Next. 18 HP Deskjet 6980 series The computer must be packaged with a USB connection, you first install the...
... ● Wired Ethernet networking ● Connecting a digital camera ● USB ● Bluetooth wireless printing ● HP iPAQ Wi-Fi printing USB The printer connects to the computer with the printer. On the Connection Type screen, select Wireless, and then click Next. 18 HP Deskjet 6980 series The computer must be packaged with a USB connection, you first install the...
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... the Internet without the aid of the following options: ● 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 complete the network installation. 5. Unplug the USB connection from the Ethernet port...
... the Internet without the aid of the following options: ● 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 complete the network installation. 5. Unplug the USB connection from the Ethernet port...
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... need an adapter to become Wi-Fi-enabled. To connect the printer to that operates in the 5 GHz frequency band and offers communication speeds similar to configure the adapter for a wireless network. If your wireless network supports 802.11g and 802.11b technology, another option is ... an Ethernet network, follow the Ethernet network installation instructions. Examples of adapters are a common variety of a Wireless Access Point (WAP). 20 HP Deskjet 6980 series For instructions to switch the printer between 802.11b and 802.11g, click here. 802.11a 802.11a is to switch the rest of ...
... need an adapter to become Wi-Fi-enabled. To connect the printer to that operates in the 5 GHz frequency band and offers communication speeds similar to configure the adapter for a wireless network. If your wireless network supports 802.11g and 802.11b technology, another option is ... an Ethernet network, follow the Ethernet network installation instructions. Examples of adapters are a common variety of a Wireless Access Point (WAP). 20 HP Deskjet 6980 series For instructions to switch the printer between 802.11b and 802.11g, click here. 802.11a 802.11a is to switch the rest of ...