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...Adobe Systems Incorporated. Terms and conventions The following terms and conventions are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used in the U.S. Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to change without prior written permission of Apple Computer, Inc.,..., Adobe Photoshop, and Acrobat are registered trademarks of features that convey the appropriate action. All rights reserved. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used print cartridges out of the reach of Windows accessibility options and features....
...Adobe Systems Incorporated. Terms and conventions The following terms and conventions are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used in the U.S. Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to change without prior written permission of Apple Computer, Inc.,..., Adobe Photoshop, and Acrobat are registered trademarks of features that convey the appropriate action. All rights reserved. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used print cartridges out of the reach of Windows accessibility options and features....
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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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... set up and connected to the network by following information that the printer is powered on and idle, and then press the Report Page button once. Network Guide 3 Understand the HP Report page The HP Report page lists the following the instructions in the setup guide, several... to obtain valid settings. Print an HP Report page To print an HP Report page, verify that you manage the printer on a network. 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. ...
... set up and connected to the network by following information that the printer is powered on and idle, and then press the Report Page button once. Network Guide 3 Understand the HP Report page The HP Report page lists the following the instructions in the setup guide, several... to obtain valid settings. Print an HP Report page To print an HP Report page, verify that you manage the printer on a network. 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. ...
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... HP Service and Support. Default Gateway The printer's gateway address. This setting does not apply to open the printer's embedded Web server. mDNS The printer's mDNS service name on the network. Host Name The printer's...printer. Hardware The printer's Media Access Control (MAC) address. Not Specified means that no IP address has been set. IP Address The printer's current IP address on the network. This item might be requested by 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...
... HP Service and Support. Default Gateway The printer's gateway address. This setting does not apply to open the printer's embedded Web server. mDNS The printer's mDNS service name on the network. Host Name The printer's...printer. Hardware The printer's Media Access Control (MAC) address. Not Specified means that no IP address has been set. IP Address The printer's current IP address on the network. This item might be requested by 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...
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... applies only to ad hoc communication mode or the wireless network is being used with WPA. ● TKIP: An encryption method that the printer is disabled. Not applicable means that can be used with WPA. ● None: No encryption is disabled. The number of the Wireless... ● None: No authentication is in order to an Ethernet network. Encryption The printer's encryption setting: ● 64-bit WEP: Printer is configured with a five-character or 10digit WEP key. ● 128-bit WEP: Printer is configured with a 13-character or 26digit WEP key. ● AES: An encryption...
... applies only to ad hoc communication mode or the wireless network is being used with WPA. ● TKIP: An encryption method that the printer is disabled. Not applicable means that can be used with WPA. ● None: No encryption is disabled. The number of the Wireless... ● None: No authentication is in order to an Ethernet network. Encryption The printer's encryption setting: ● 64-bit WEP: Printer is configured with a five-character or 10digit WEP key. ● 128-bit WEP: Printer is configured with a 13-character or 26digit WEP key. ● AES: An encryption...
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... 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 Before using the printer's internal Web page, verify that the printer and the computer are powered on . Embedded...
... 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 Before using the printer's internal Web page, verify that the printer and the computer are powered on . Embedded...
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...true, connect an Ethernet cable to the printer and the network router, and then repeat steps 1 and 2. 3. Enter the printer URL in the browser address box, and then press Enter. Network Guide 7 Find the printer URL (IP address) on the HP Report page. If either of the computer....Internet browser. Use Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher, Netscape 4.75 or higher, or Safari 1.0 or higher. 4. Press the printer Report Page button to print an HP Report page. 2. Follow these conditions is something other than http://0.0.0.0 and that the subnet mask matches that of these steps to...
...true, connect an Ethernet cable to the printer and the network router, and then repeat steps 1 and 2. 3. Enter the printer URL in the browser address box, and then press Enter. Network Guide 7 Find the printer URL (IP address) on the HP Report page. If either of the computer....Internet browser. Use Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher, Netscape 4.75 or higher, or Safari 1.0 or higher. 4. Press the printer Report Page button to print an HP Report page. 2. Follow these conditions is something other than http://0.0.0.0 and that the subnet mask matches that of these steps to...
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... 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 network even if the printer software has been successfully installed on the computer. 8 HP Deskjet 6980 series Open the printer embedded Web server (EWS). On the Wireless Setup tab, click...
... 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 network even if the printer software has been successfully installed on the computer. 8 HP Deskjet 6980 series Open the printer embedded Web server (EWS). On the Wireless Setup tab, click...
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...this information, see the configuration utility for the network router or switch. Network Guide 9 Temporarily disabling the software firewall before installing the printer software on a computer. 2. Whenever the software firewall is installed, you must find this case, 10.0.0.25 would be a good ... the range of IP addresses that range from the Internet while you must do the following: 1. After the printer software is disabled, HP strongly recommends that the following information about disabling the software firewall, see the documentation that came with the network router...
...this information, see the configuration utility for the network router or switch. Network Guide 9 Temporarily disabling the software firewall before installing the printer software on a computer. 2. Whenever the software firewall is installed, you must find this case, 10.0.0.25 would be a good ... the range of IP addresses that range from the Internet while you must do the following: 1. After the printer software is disabled, HP strongly recommends that the following information about disabling the software firewall, see the documentation that came with the network router...
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... on the network, such as a last resort when troubleshooting the printer. 10 HP Deskjet 6980 series Use an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to enter, then enter 0.0.0.0 for each item. 9. If you assigned to open the printer embedded Web server (EWS). 5. This should only be outside the... range of the printer is turned on the front of IP addresses assigned ...
... on the network, such as a last resort when troubleshooting the printer. 10 HP Deskjet 6980 series Use an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to enter, then enter 0.0.0.0 for each item. 9. If you assigned to open the printer embedded Web server (EWS). 5. This should only be outside the... range of the printer is turned on the front of IP addresses assigned ...
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... the Report Page button. Network Guide 11 While holding down the Report Page button. 3. Additionally, you to reinstall the printer software. 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 Off [blank] Follow these steps to reset the printer to reconfigure the printer security settings. Resetting the printer to the factory default settings can require you might also have to the factory default settings: 1.
... the Report Page button. Network Guide 11 While holding down the Report Page button. 3. Additionally, you to reinstall the printer software. 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 Off [blank] Follow these steps to reset the printer to reconfigure the printer security settings. Resetting the printer to the factory default settings can require you might also have to the factory default settings: 1.
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... the Network light is not illuminated, the printer is crucial to successfully configuring the printer to the network. Network Guide 13 The computer cannot find the printer when the Ethernet cable is connected If the computer cannot find the printer when the Ethernet cable is connected, verify the.... ● The network is operational and the network hub, switch, router, or Wireless Access Point (WAP) is powered on. ● The printer is powered on a Wireless Access Point (WAP), router, hub, or wall socket. When prompted during the installation, remove the Ethernet cable. Use an...
... the Network light is not illuminated, the printer is crucial to successfully configuring the printer to the network. Network Guide 13 The computer cannot find the printer when the Ethernet cable is connected If the computer cannot find the printer when the Ethernet cable is connected, verify the.... ● The network is operational and the network hub, switch, router, or Wireless Access Point (WAP) is powered on. ● The printer is powered on a Wireless Access Point (WAP), router, hub, or wall socket. When prompted during the installation, remove the Ethernet cable. Use an...
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... the IP address on the HP Report page with 10, then the printer and the computer are not on the computer, and then assign the printer a static IP address. Type ipconfig at the command prompt, and then press Enter. 14 HP Deskjet 6980 series Compare the printer IP address listed on a ...Windows computer: 1. If the computer is only running on the computer A software firewall can be installed on the computer, re-enable the firewall. After the printer software is installed on the computer....
... the IP address on the HP Report page with 10, then the printer and the computer are not on the computer, and then assign the printer a static IP address. Type ipconfig at the command prompt, and then press Enter. 14 HP Deskjet 6980 series Compare the printer IP address listed on a ...Windows computer: 1. If the computer is only running on the computer A software firewall can be installed on the computer, re-enable the firewall. After the printer software is installed on the computer....
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...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 printer cannot communicate over a wireless connection if the network cable is not connected to the printer Ethernet port. If the Network light is not ... Mac OS X computer: 1. If the Wireless Status light is not illuminated, the printer wireless radio is not active. Verify that the network cable has been removed from the printer. To find the printer after you remove the network cable Check the Wireless Status light on the front of...
...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 printer cannot communicate over a wireless connection if the network cable is not connected to the printer Ethernet port. If the Network light is not ... Mac OS X computer: 1. If the Wireless Status light is not illuminated, the printer wireless radio is not active. Verify that the network cable has been removed from the printer. To find the printer after you remove the network cable Check the Wireless Status light on the front of...
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... WAP or router. 16 HP Deskjet 6980 series 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. Check the Signal Strength indicated on the HP Report page against the wireless...then follow these steps: 1. Find the printer hardware address (MAC address) on the front of the printer to print an HP Report page. No large objects are obstructing the path between the printer and the WAP or the printer and the computer. - The printer is not operating near the wireless network. ...
... WAP or router. 16 HP Deskjet 6980 series 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. Check the Signal Strength indicated on the HP Report page against the wireless...then follow these steps: 1. Find the printer hardware address (MAC address) on the front of the printer to print an HP Report page. No large objects are obstructing the path between the printer and the WAP or the printer and the computer. - The printer is not operating near the wireless network. ...
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...For an infrastructure network: connect the Ethernet cable to which you are wrong or have changed If any of the settings displayed on the HP Report page do one of these steps: 1. The network to the Wireless Access Point or router. 2. Network settings are attempting to... the computer. - Connect the Ethernet cable to the network, you might block access to the printer after connecting the printer to the printer Ethernet port, and then do not match the network settings, or if the network wireless security settings have selected a protocol ...
...For an infrastructure network: connect the Ethernet cable to which you are wrong or have changed If any of the settings displayed on the HP Report page do one of these steps: 1. The network to the Wireless Access Point or router. 2. Network settings are attempting to... the computer. - Connect the Ethernet cable to the network, you might block access to the printer after connecting the printer to the printer Ethernet port, and then do not match the network settings, or if the network wireless security settings have selected a protocol ...
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...subnets. If the computer is on the same subnet. Open the Network control panel. 2. To fix this problem, follow the steps under Configure the printer for the computer. Chapter 2 Note The software firewall included with Windows XP does not interfere with the connection to communicate. If the computer is ... on the same subnet A subnet is a small network that is only running the Windows XP software firewall, you might not be made 18 HP Deskjet 6980 series Type ipconfig at the command prompt, and then press Enter. For example, if the computer IP address begins with 169 and the...
...subnets. If the computer is on the same subnet. Open the Network control panel. 2. To fix this problem, follow the steps under Configure the printer for the computer. Chapter 2 Note The software firewall included with Windows XP does not interfere with the connection to communicate. If the computer is ... on the same subnet A subnet is a small network that is only running the Windows XP software firewall, you might not be made 18 HP Deskjet 6980 series Type ipconfig at the command prompt, and then press Enter. For example, if the computer IP address begins with 169 and the...
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Assuming the equipment is a long distance between the printer and access point, you to complete the setup. Action: Your access point allows only a limited amount of time for you might have to experiment a bit. ... separately or in combination: - Network Guide 19 Cancel the setup and start over . ● Error message: Another device connected to the access point before the printer was able to your access point before the device tried connecting. Action: Another device in the vicinity is also using SecureEasySetup to reduce radio interference...
Assuming the equipment is a long distance between the printer and access point, you to complete the setup. Action: Your access point allows only a limited amount of time for you might have to experiment a bit. ... separately or in combination: - Network Guide 19 Cancel the setup and start over . ● Error message: Another device connected to the access point before the printer was able to your access point before the device tried connecting. Action: Another device in the vicinity is also using SecureEasySetup to reduce radio interference...
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...Verify that the cable connections are unable to print an HP Report page. If the Network light is not illuminated, the printer is loaded in this section: ● All cable connections to the computer and the printer are secure. ● The network is operational and...applications, including virus protection programs and personal firewalls, are secure, press the Report Page button on the computer or discover the printer, verify the following problems can occur during software installation. 3 Troubleshoot an Ethernet connection During installation The following before investigating any...
...Verify that the cable connections are unable to print an HP Report page. If the Network light is not illuminated, the printer is loaded in this section: ● All cable connections to the computer and the printer are secure. ● The network is operational and...applications, including virus protection programs and personal firewalls, are secure, press the Report Page button on the computer or discover the printer, verify the following problems can occur during software installation. 3 Troubleshoot an Ethernet connection During installation The following before investigating any...
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... IP address begins with 169 and the printer IP address begins with Windows XP installed (such as the computer, and then run the setup wizard again. 1 The computer and the printer are not on different subnets. 22 HP Deskjet 6980 series Select Airport in disabling the firewall.... If the computer and the printer are not on the same subnet, move the printer to disable the firewall during the printer software installation process. Chapter 3 A ...
... IP address begins with 169 and the printer IP address begins with Windows XP installed (such as the computer, and then run the setup wizard again. 1 The computer and the printer are not on different subnets. 22 HP Deskjet 6980 series Select Airport in disabling the firewall.... If the computer and the printer are not on the same subnet, move the printer to disable the firewall during the printer software installation process. Chapter 3 A ...