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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 installation across subnets can open with the PictBridge connection. Before using the printer's internal Web page, verify that use it be problematic depending on the same subnet. This item might be requested by HP Service and Support. ● Connected: The printer is... Use the printer's EWS to do the following: ● 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 and connected to the network. 6 HP Deskjet 6980 series The ...
.... Printer installation across subnets can open with the PictBridge connection. Before using the printer's internal Web page, verify that use it be problematic depending on the same subnet. This item might be requested by HP Service and Support. ● Connected: The printer is... Use the printer's EWS to do the following: ● 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 and connected to the network. 6 HP Deskjet 6980 series The ...
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... the network Wireless Access Point (WAP) to the Internet. If the computer cannot discover the printer, the printer software cannot be installed on the computer. 8 HP Deskjet 6980 series Configure the printer Follow these steps to enter the new settings and finish the configuration. On the EWS, click the Networking tab. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to reconfigure...
... the network Wireless Access Point (WAP) to the Internet. If the computer cannot discover the printer, the printer software cannot be installed on the computer. 8 HP Deskjet 6980 series Configure the printer Follow these steps to enter the new settings and finish the configuration. On the EWS, click the Networking tab. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to reconfigure...
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...server ● Subnet mask ● Gateway To find the following : 1. Whenever the software firewall is disabled, HP strongly recommends that the following items be installed on the computer: ● A hardware device, such as a gateway, that provides firewall protection between the ...10.0.0.100. Temporarily disable the 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 the network. After the printer software is disabled, disconnect the computer or router ...
...server ● Subnet mask ● Gateway To find the following : 1. Whenever the software firewall is disabled, HP strongly recommends that the following items be installed on the computer: ● A hardware device, such as a gateway, that provides firewall protection between the ...10.0.0.100. Temporarily disable the 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 the network. After the printer software is disabled, disconnect the computer or router ...
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...or wall socket. 2. Note After installing the printer software, re-enable the software firewall on the HP Report page. 4. Note If you assigned to 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 front of the following options: - For help with the software ...
...or wall socket. 2. Note After installing the printer software, re-enable the software firewall on the HP Report page. 4. Note If you assigned to 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 front of the following options: - For help with the software ...
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...switch, router, or Wireless Access Point (WAP) is powered on. ● The printer is powered on a wireless network. After connecting the cable, rerun the installation wizard. When prompted during the installation, remove the Ethernet cable. Check the Network light Check the Network light on a.... 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. The computer cannot find the printer when the Ethernet cable is connected If the...
...switch, router, or Wireless Access Point (WAP) is powered on. ● The printer is powered on a wireless network. After connecting the cable, rerun the installation wizard. When prompted during the installation, remove the Ethernet cable. Check the Network light Check the Network light on a.... 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. The computer cannot find the printer when the Ethernet cable is connected If the...
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...with the firewall for the computer. Before installing the printer software on a computer, temporarily disable the software firewall on the same subnet. If the first set of the printer to print an HP Report page. For instructions about connecting the printer to a network on which computers are ...secure. If the computer is installed on the computer. Type ipconfig at the command prompt, and then press Enter. 14 HP Deskjet 6980 series
...with the firewall for the computer. Before installing the printer software on a computer, temporarily disable the software firewall on the same subnet. If the first set of the printer to print an HP Report page. For instructions about connecting the printer to a network on which computers are ...secure. If the computer is installed on the computer. Type ipconfig at the command prompt, and then press Enter. 14 HP Deskjet 6980 series
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...any of the settings displayed on the HP Report page do not match the network settings, or if the network wireless security settings have selected a protocol that is not supported by the printer If you changed , follow the steps to the printer Ethernet port, and then do one ...Point or router. 2. The network to run the wireless setup wizard. 6. 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 on the ...
...any of the settings displayed on the HP Report page do not match the network settings, or if the network wireless security settings have selected a protocol that is not supported by the printer If you changed , follow the steps to the printer Ethernet port, and then do one ...Point or router. 2. The network to run the wireless setup wizard. 6. 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 on the ...
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...computer is only running the Windows XP software firewall, you might not be made 18 HP Deskjet 6980 series Compare the printer IP address listed on a different subnet than the printer, the computer and the printer might encounter setting up a network using SecureEasySetup. ● Error message: The access ... 1. If the first set of a larger network. 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...
...computer is only running the Windows XP software firewall, you might not be made 18 HP Deskjet 6980 series Compare the printer IP address listed on a different subnet than the printer, the computer and the printer might encounter setting up a network using SecureEasySetup. ● Error message: The access ... 1. If the first set of a larger network. 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...
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...Page button on the front of the printer to print an HP Report page. If the cable connections are secure. The computer cannot find the printer If you are unable to install the printer software on the computer or discover the printer, verify the following before investigating any ...of the following problems can occur during software installation. 3 Troubleshoot an Ethernet connection During installation The following solutions to connect the printer to the network: ● Disable any of the printer. If the Network light is not illuminated, the printer is loaded in the In tray, and ...
...Page button on the front of the printer to print an HP Report page. If the cable connections are secure. The computer cannot find the printer If you are unable to install the printer software on the computer or discover the printer, verify the following before investigating any ...of the following problems can occur during software installation. 3 Troubleshoot an Ethernet connection During installation The following solutions to connect the printer to the network: ● Disable any of the printer. If the Network light is not illuminated, the printer is loaded in the In tray, and ...
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...with Windows XP does not interfere with the connection to Configure the printer for help in disabling the firewall. If the computer is installed on different subnets. 22 HP Deskjet 6980 series If the computer and the printer are on the computer, re-enable the firewall. If the ...computer cannot discover the printer, the printer software cannot be problematic. If the computer is ...
...with Windows XP does not interfere with the connection to Configure the printer for help in disabling the firewall. If the computer is installed on different subnets. 22 HP Deskjet 6980 series If the computer and the printer are on the computer, re-enable the firewall. If the ...computer cannot discover the printer, the printer software cannot be problematic. If the computer is ...
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For further troubleshooting information, see the printer online user's guide installed on the front of the printer to print an HP Report page. Verify that the cable connections are attempting to the network. If the Network light is not illuminated, the printer is not connected to print. ... Page button on the computer. 2 The computer and the printer are on . 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...
For further troubleshooting information, see the printer online user's guide installed on the front of the printer to print an HP Report page. Verify that the cable connections are attempting to the network. If the Network light is not illuminated, the printer is not connected to print. ... Page button on the computer. 2 The computer and the printer are on . 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...
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... and then enter Command. 2. Type ipconfig at the command prompt, and then press Enter. If the computer and the printer are on different subnets. 24 HP Deskjet 6980 series If the computer is installed on the computer. Chapter 3 Then try one of the following solutions to connect the... printer to the network: ● Software firewall is blocking access to the printer If the network uses DHCP or AutoIP to ...
... and then enter Command. 2. Type ipconfig at the command prompt, and then press Enter. If the computer and the printer are on different subnets. 24 HP Deskjet 6980 series If the computer is installed on the computer. Chapter 3 Then try one of the following solutions to connect the... printer to the network: ● Software firewall is blocking access to the printer If the network uses DHCP or AutoIP to ...
User Guide - Windows 2000
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...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 clean print cartridges 116 Print a test page ... 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
...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 clean print cartridges 116 Print a test page ... 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
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... Connection light remains lit solid when printing from the camera. Paper trays The printer has two paper trays: In tray The In tray holds paper or other media. 10 HP Deskjet 6980 series The light flashes when the tri-color print cartridge needs to be serviced. The light flashes when the black, photo... camera USB cable to print digital photographs. 1 Connection light 2 Error light When a PictBridge-compatible camera is connected correctly, the green Connection light is installed in PictBridge mode, the amber Error light flashes. Chapter 3 1. The left status light represents the tri...
... Connection light remains lit solid when printing from the camera. Paper trays The printer has two paper trays: In tray The In tray holds paper or other media. 10 HP Deskjet 6980 series The light flashes when the tri-color print cartridge needs to be serviced. The light flashes when the black, photo... camera USB cable to print digital photographs. 1 Connection light 2 Error light When a PictBridge-compatible camera is connected correctly, the green Connection light is installed in PictBridge mode, the amber Error light flashes. Chapter 3 1. The left status light represents the tri...
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..., look for everyday print jobs. ● Quality color photos: For more vibrant colors when printing color photographs or other special documents, remove the black print cartridge and install a photo print cartridge. Print cartridges Four print cartridges can be used in combination with the printer. 1 Black print cartridge 2 Tri-color print cartridge 3 Photo print cartridge 4 Gray photo...
..., look for everyday print jobs. ● Quality color photos: For more vibrant colors when printing color photographs or other special documents, remove the black print cartridge and install a photo print cartridge. Print cartridges Four print cartridges can be used in combination with the printer. 1 Black print cartridge 2 Tri-color print cartridge 3 Photo print cartridge 4 Gray photo...
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... ● Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see the print cartridge installation page. Note HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge or the gray photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. 16 HP Deskjet 6980 series The ...printer with the printer. ● Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box: For a list of printouts. Colors print as grayscale. Colors print as grayscale. Colors print but black is grayed and is removed from the print cartridge cradle. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color...
... ● Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see the print cartridge installation page. Note HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge or the gray photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. 16 HP Deskjet 6980 series The ...printer with the printer. ● Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box: For a list of printouts. Colors print as grayscale. Colors print as grayscale. Colors print but black is grayed and is removed from the print cartridge cradle. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color...
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...plain, photo, brochure and other high-quality papers. User's guide 17 Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the printer to ensure it matches the size selected in the printer software. The sensor also checks the paper width to exit ink-backup mode. Direct sunlight ...The HP automatic paper-type sensor detects the paper in direct sunlight. The result is engaged, the printer uses a red optical sensor light to stop printing. If the widths are printed from the printer software, the printer warns you and gives you so that media. For more information about installing a ...
...plain, photo, brochure and other high-quality papers. User's guide 17 Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the printer to ensure it matches the size selected in the printer software. The sensor also checks the paper width to exit ink-backup mode. Direct sunlight ...The HP automatic paper-type sensor detects the paper in direct sunlight. The result is engaged, the printer uses a red optical sensor light to stop printing. If the widths are printed from the printer software, the printer warns you and gives you so that media. For more information about installing a ...
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...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 can later change a USB connection to a wireless connection 1. Insert the printer software CD in a wireless network, use an access point (such..., and then follow . Unplug the USB connection from a USB connection to a network connection If you first install the printer with the printer. 4 Connect to the printer ● Wireless networking ● Wired Ethernet networking ● Connecting a digital camera ● USB ● ...
...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 can later change a USB connection to a wireless connection 1. Insert the printer software CD in a wireless network, use an access point (such..., and then follow . Unplug the USB connection from a USB connection to a network connection If you first install the printer with the printer. 4 Connect to the printer ● Wireless networking ● Wired Ethernet networking ● Connecting a digital camera ● USB ● ...
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... 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 Control Panel and delete the printers for the USB installation. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the network...
... 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 Control Panel and delete the printers for the USB installation. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the network...