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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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... printer is connected to: ● Wired: The printer is connected to an Ethernet network. ● Wireless: The printer is connected to a network. HP Report page The HP Report page supplies useful information about the printer's wireless, wired, and front USB port connections. Print an HP Report page To print an HP Report...the instructions in the setup guide, several tools are available to obtain valid settings. 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 help you manage the printer on and idle, ...
... printer is connected to: ● Wired: The printer is connected to an Ethernet network. ● Wireless: The printer is connected to a network. HP Report page The HP Report page supplies useful information about the printer's wireless, wired, and front USB port connections. Print an HP Report page To print an HP Report...the instructions in the setup guide, several tools are available to obtain valid settings. 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 help you manage the printer on and idle, ...
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... the EWS, click the Networking tab. 4. On the Wireless Setup tab, click the Start Wizard button. 6. Under the Connections heading, click Wireless (802.11). 5. If the computer cannot discover the printer, the printer software cannot be installed on the computer. 8 HP Deskjet 6980 series Chapter 1 Get started Before reconfiguring the printer, you do not need to follow the instructions...
... the EWS, click the Networking tab. 4. On the Wireless Setup tab, click the Start Wizard button. 6. Under the Connections heading, click Wireless (802.11). 5. If the computer cannot discover the printer, the printer software cannot be installed on the computer. 8 HP Deskjet 6980 series Chapter 1 Get started Before reconfiguring the printer, you do not need to follow the instructions...
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...have preferred and alternate DNS servers to an Ethernet port on the network, such as a last resort when troubleshooting the printer. 10 HP Deskjet 6980 series Find the printer URL on a Wireless Access Point (WAP), router, hub, or wall socket. 2. Under the Connections heading, click one of IP addresses ...address that came with the software firewall. Open the configuration utility for the network. If you assigned to the printer in the setup guide to connect the printer to enter, then enter 0.0.0.0 for each item. 8. Chapter 1 Assign the static IP address Follow these steps to ...
...have preferred and alternate DNS servers to an Ethernet port on the network, such as a last resort when troubleshooting the printer. 10 HP Deskjet 6980 series Find the printer URL on a Wireless Access Point (WAP), router, hub, or wall socket. 2. Under the Connections heading, click one of IP addresses ...address that came with the software firewall. Open the configuration utility for the network. If you assigned to the printer in the setup guide to connect the printer to enter, then enter 0.0.0.0 for each item. 8. Chapter 1 Assign the static IP address Follow these steps to ...
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... an Ethernet port on the network, such as an available Ethernet port on a wireless network. Network Guide 13 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. After connecting the cable, rerun the installation...
... an Ethernet port on the network, such as an available Ethernet port on a wireless network. Network Guide 13 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. After connecting the cable, rerun the installation...
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..., and then run the setup wizard again. 1 The computer and the printer are on different subnets. 2 The computer and the printer are not on the front of the printer. The computer cannot find the IP address on the front of the printer. If the Wireless Status light is not illuminated, the printer wireless radio is not connected to...
..., and then run the setup wizard again. 1 The computer and the printer are on different subnets. 2 The computer and the printer are not on the front of the printer. The computer cannot find the IP address on the front of the printer. If the Wireless Status light is not illuminated, the printer wireless radio is not connected to...
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... came with the WAP or router. 16 HP Deskjet 6980 series Check the settings displayed on the HP Report page. Enter the printer MAC address for the WAP or router. 3. Check the Signal Strength indicated on the HP Report page against the wireless settings for the network. Use the Ethernet... cable to connect the printer to the network, rerun the setup wizard, and then enter the correct network wireless settings to print an HP Report page. No large objects are...
... came with the WAP or router. 16 HP Deskjet 6980 series Check the settings displayed on the HP Report page. Enter the printer MAC address for the WAP or router. 3. Check the Signal Strength indicated on the HP Report page against the wireless settings for the network. Use the Ethernet... cable to connect the printer to the network, rerun the setup wizard, and then enter the correct network wireless settings to print an HP Report page. No large objects are...
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... cable to run the wireless setup wizard. 6. For help opening the EWS, see the printer online user's guide installed on the computer. Click the Wireless Setup button to the printer Ethernet port, and then do not match the network settings, or if the network wireless security settings have changed,..., see Embedded Web server (EWS) on page 6. 3. After software installation Printer does not print If the printer does not print, verify the following: ● The printer is loaded with paper. ● The printer is not experiencing a paper jam. ● The Print Cartridge Status lights ...
... cable to run the wireless setup wizard. 6. For help opening the EWS, see the printer online user's guide installed on the computer. Click the Wireless Setup button to the printer Ethernet port, and then do not match the network settings, or if the network wireless security settings have changed,..., see Embedded Web server (EWS) on page 6. 3. After software installation Printer does not print If the printer does not print, verify the following: ● The printer is loaded with paper. ● The printer is not experiencing a paper jam. ● The Print Cartridge Status lights ...
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... you can later change a USB connection to connect the printer. For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the Setup Guide. To change to a network, you first install the printer 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 universal serial...
... you can later change a USB connection to connect the printer. For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the Setup Guide. To change to a network, you first install the printer 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 universal serial...
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... 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 the factory defaults ● Troubleshooting ● Glossary Wireless networking basics The printer's built-in the Setup guide. User's guide 19 When 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 the factory defaults ● Troubleshooting ● Glossary Wireless networking basics The printer's built-in the Setup guide. User's guide 19 When the...
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...) 22 HP Deskjet 6980 series However, it provides little flexibility, a low level of a WAP. Switch between 802.11b and 802.11g The ad hoc communication mode defaults to 802.11g. Wireless network settings Devices (such as cable or DSL. If you connect the printer on a wireless network that has Internet access, HP recommends that includes a wireless access point...
...) 22 HP Deskjet 6980 series However, it provides little flexibility, a low level of a WAP. Switch between 802.11b and 802.11g The ad hoc communication mode defaults to 802.11g. Wireless network settings Devices (such as cable or DSL. If you connect the printer on a wireless network that has Internet access, HP recommends that includes a wireless access point...
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...of the basics involved in making it more information about wireless security, see the authentication and encryption page. To protect the wireless network, HP strongly suggests you implement a wireless security scheme (either WEP or WPA) during setup, use of Service Set Identifiers (SSIDs), open or...to access network resources. 28 HP Deskjet 6980 series Note If you might also employ advanced forms of authentication and encryption on the type of wireless network of which the printer is a complex and developing topic. Chapter 4 Wireless security The printer can be considered as part ...
...of the basics involved in making it more information about wireless security, see the authentication and encryption page. To protect the wireless network, HP strongly suggests you implement a wireless security scheme (either WEP or WPA) during setup, use of Service Set Identifiers (SSIDs), open or...to access network resources. 28 HP Deskjet 6980 series Note If you might also employ advanced forms of authentication and encryption on the type of wireless network of which the printer is a complex and developing topic. Chapter 4 Wireless security The printer can be considered as part ...
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...broadcast the network's network name (SSID). User's guide 33 Under Connection, click Wireless (802.11). 4. After a user pushes the SecureEasySetup button on their router and printer, SecureEasySetup establishes a private connection between the devices and automatically configures the network's ...Setup Guide for instructions on how to use any authentication or encryption method is highly vulnerable to existing networks. Review the configuration summary, click Apply, and then close the EWS. Open system A wireless network that does not use SecureEasySetup. Configure the printer...
...broadcast the network's network name (SSID). User's guide 33 Under Connection, click Wireless (802.11). 4. After a user pushes the SecureEasySetup button on their router and printer, SecureEasySetup establishes a private connection between the devices and automatically configures the network's ...Setup Guide for instructions on how to use any authentication or encryption method is highly vulnerable to existing networks. Review the configuration summary, click Apply, and then close the EWS. Open system A wireless network that does not use SecureEasySetup. Configure the printer...
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... z Wired Ethernet networking For setup information, click one of the following options: ● Ethernet lights ● Report Page button ● Network light ● Reports page ● Embedded Web server (EWS) Other information: ● Resetting the printer to the factory defaults ●...printer will be sure to select the appropriate profile. Wireless radio: The printer has an internal wireless radio for wireless communication. The wireless radio broadcasts on the 2.4 GHz frequency whenever the wireless radio is on a network, be able to communicate with the printer. The Wireless...
... z Wired Ethernet networking For setup information, click one of the following options: ● Ethernet lights ● Report Page button ● Network light ● Reports page ● Embedded Web server (EWS) Other information: ● Resetting the printer to the factory defaults ●...printer will be sure to select the appropriate profile. Wireless radio: The printer has an internal wireless radio for wireless communication. The wireless radio broadcasts on the 2.4 GHz frequency whenever the wireless radio is on a network, be able to communicate with the printer. The Wireless...
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...printer's wireless radio is disabled when a Ethernet cable is powered on . - Do one of the following items: - The printer is powered on . 3. You are still off, verify the following : State of the printer. If the lights are using an Ethernet cable. 51 If necessary, set up the printer hardware. For printer hardware setup... instructions, see the setup poster that the printer is connected to step 6. Note Do...
...printer's wireless radio is disabled when a Ethernet cable is powered on . - Do one of the following items: - The printer is powered on . 3. You are still off, verify the following : State of the printer. If the lights are using an Ethernet cable. 51 If necessary, set up the printer hardware. For printer hardware setup... instructions, see the setup poster that the printer is connected to step 6. Note Do...
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...-click hpmobileprinting.exe on changing the printer's wireless network settings, if needed. 2. Select the Printers tab, and then tap Add. Step 3: Print a file Note See www.hp.com/go / pocketpcprint_software to a desktop computer. 2. Connect a Pocket PC to print. 4. See the setup guide for supported file types. 1. In the iPAQ's HP Mobile Printing program, tap Tools, and...
...-click hpmobileprinting.exe on changing the printer's wireless network settings, if needed. 2. Select the Printers tab, and then tap Add. Step 3: Print a file Note See www.hp.com/go / pocketpcprint_software to a desktop computer. 2. Connect a Pocket PC to print. 4. See the setup guide for supported file types. 1. In the iPAQ's HP Mobile Printing program, tap Tools, and...
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...the firewall. Wireless communication problems Print a HP Report page. User's guide 123 If you are still unable to communicate with the printer, try the following : ● The printer is set up and powered on. ● The print cartridges are problems, then see the Setup guide that protects... is not printing page. If the HP Report page does not print, verify the following steps: Check the wireless status light Look at the printer's wireless status light: State of these steps. If you might block communication between the printer and the computer The personal software firewall...
...the firewall. Wireless communication problems Print a HP Report page. User's guide 123 If you are still unable to communicate with the printer, try the following : ● The printer is set up and powered on. ● The print cartridges are problems, then see the Setup guide that protects... is not printing page. If the HP Report page does not print, verify the following steps: Check the wireless status light Look at the printer's wireless status light: State of these steps. If you might block communication between the printer and the computer The personal software firewall...
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...; WPA Follow these steps to correct the printer's network settings: 126 HP Deskjet 6980 series Printer has the wrong network settings If one of these network settings in line of sight with the wireless devices on the network. ● Keep all wireless devices on the HP Report page. 3. A personal software firewall is...to the network through the WAP. To assign the printer a static IP address, see the Setup guide that came with the printer, then re-enable the firewall. If disabling the firewall allows you to communicate with the printer, try disabling the personal firewall. If the WAP ...
...; WPA Follow these steps to correct the printer's network settings: 126 HP Deskjet 6980 series Printer has the wrong network settings If one of these network settings in line of sight with the wireless devices on the network. ● Keep all wireless devices on the HP Report page. 3. A personal software firewall is...to the network through the WAP. To assign the printer a static IP address, see the Setup guide that came with the printer, then re-enable the firewall. If disabling the firewall allows you to communicate with the printer, try disabling the personal firewall. If the WAP ...
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... and are properly installed. ● The paper or other , try restarting your printer off and then on again. ● If you are on again. Open the printer's embedded Web server (EWS). 3. 1. Use the Wireless Setup wizard on . After the cable is connected properly, turn your computer. After you...experience problems, the USB cable might not be replaced. Check the print queue The printer will not print if a print job is turned on the Wireless Setup tab to change the printer's settings to the printer and plugged into the USB port on your computer. Also verify that the USB...
... and are properly installed. ● The paper or other , try restarting your printer off and then on again. ● If you are on again. Open the printer's embedded Web server (EWS). 3. 1. Use the Wireless Setup wizard on . After the cable is connected properly, turn your computer. After you...experience problems, the USB cable might not be replaced. Check the print queue The printer will not print if a print job is turned on the Wireless Setup tab to change the printer's settings to the printer and plugged into the USB port on your computer. Also verify that the USB...