Network Guide
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... Bonjour (Mac OS X v10.4.0 and higher) to open the printer's embedded Web server. Host Name The printer's host name on the network. This setting does not apply to the printer's wireless connection: 4 HP Deskjet 6980 series IP Address The printer's current IP address on the network. mDNS The printer's mDNS service name on the network. Link Config The network...
... Bonjour (Mac OS X v10.4.0 and higher) to open the printer's embedded Web server. Host Name The printer's host name on the network. This setting does not apply to the printer's wireless connection: 4 HP Deskjet 6980 series IP Address The printer's current IP address on the network. mDNS The printer's mDNS service name on the network. Link Config The network...
Network Guide
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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 . This item...
... 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 . This item...
Network Guide
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... (802.11). 5. If the computer uses only the Windows XP firewall, you must find the wireless security settings. Configure the printer for the network Wireless Access Point (WAP) to find the following settings: ● Network name (SSID) ● The new...authentication protocol See the configuration utility for a software firewall A software firewall protects a computer from finding the printer on the computer. 8 HP Deskjet 6980 series Chapter 1 Get started Before reconfiguring the printer, you do not need to the Internet. WEP: Find the WEP key(s) - Note Windows XP ...
... (802.11). 5. If the computer uses only the Windows XP firewall, you must find the wireless security settings. Configure the printer for the network Wireless Access Point (WAP) to find the following settings: ● Network name (SSID) ● The new...authentication protocol See the configuration utility for a software firewall A software firewall protects a computer from finding the printer on the computer. 8 HP Deskjet 6980 series Chapter 1 Get started Before reconfiguring the printer, you do not need to the Internet. WEP: Find the WEP key(s) - Note Windows XP ...
Network Guide
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... On the EWS, click the Networking tab. 6. Under the Connections heading, click one of the printer is turned on and solid, press the Report Page button to print an HP Report page. 3. Under the IP Address Configuration heading, select Manual IP, and then enter the ... default gateway to the network. Also, if you are connecting the printer to the printer, the subnet mask, and default gateway. When the Network light on the network, such as a last resort when troubleshooting the printer. 10 HP Deskjet 6980 series Chapter 1 Assign the static IP address Follow these steps to a ...
... On the EWS, click the Networking tab. 6. Under the Connections heading, click one of the printer is turned on and solid, press the Report Page button to print an HP Report page. 3. Under the IP Address Configuration heading, select Manual IP, and then enter the ... default gateway to the network. Also, if you are connecting the printer to the printer, the subnet mask, and default gateway. When the Network light on the network, such as a last resort when troubleshooting the printer. 10 HP Deskjet 6980 series Chapter 1 Assign the static IP address Follow these steps to a ...
Network Guide
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...in the IP addresses are not identical, then the printer and the computer are not on the same subnet. Type ipconfig at the command prompt, and then press Enter. 14 HP Deskjet 6980 series For instructions about connecting the printer to a network on which computers are protected by... a software firewall, go to Configure the printer for a software firewall on page 8. ● Verify that the computer...
...in the IP addresses are not identical, then the printer and the computer are not on the same subnet. Type ipconfig at the command prompt, and then press Enter. 14 HP Deskjet 6980 series For instructions about connecting the printer to a network on which computers are protected by... a software firewall, go to Configure the printer for a software firewall on page 8. ● Verify that the computer...
Network Guide
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... WAP or computer. - A cordless phone or microwave oven is within range of the printer to print an HP Report page. Find the settings that came with the WAP or router. 16 HP Deskjet 6980 series Find the printer hardware address (MAC address) on the HP Report page. Chapter 2 Press the Report Page button on the front of the...
... WAP or computer. - A cordless phone or microwave oven is within range of the printer to print an HP Report page. Find the settings that came with the WAP or router. 16 HP Deskjet 6980 series Find the printer hardware address (MAC address) on the HP Report page. Chapter 2 Press the Report Page button on the front of the...
Network Guide
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...wizard again. 1 The computer and the printer are on different subnets. 2 The computer and the printer are on the same subnets. If the computer is only running the Windows XP software firewall, you might not be made 18 HP Deskjet 6980 series To find the IP address on a ...different subnet than the printer, the computer and the printer might encounter setting up a network using SecureEasySetup. ● Error message: The access point timed...
...wizard again. 1 The computer and the printer are on different subnets. 2 The computer and the printer are on the same subnets. If the computer is only running the Windows XP software firewall, you might not be made 18 HP Deskjet 6980 series To find the IP address on a ...different subnet than the printer, the computer and the printer might encounter setting up a network using SecureEasySetup. ● Error message: The access point timed...
Network Guide
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... in the IP addresses are not identical, then the printer and the computer are on the HP Report page with the IP address for help in disabling the firewall. Compare the printer IP address listed on different subnets. 22 HP Deskjet 6980 series Open the Network control panel. 2. If the computer and... the printer are not on the computer, re-enable the firewall. For example, if the ...
... in the IP addresses are not identical, then the printer and the computer are on the HP Report page with the IP address for help in disabling the firewall. Compare the printer IP address listed on different subnets. 22 HP Deskjet 6980 series Open the Network control panel. 2. If the computer and... the printer are not on the computer, re-enable the firewall. For example, if the ...
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...the first set of the following solutions to connect the printer to the same subnet as the computer, and then run the setup wizard again. 1 The computer and the printer are not on different subnets. 24 HP Deskjet 6980 series Note The software firewall included with Windows XP does not... interfere with the IP address for a software firewall on page 8. ● The printer and the computer are not on a different ...
...the first set of the following solutions to connect the printer to the same subnet as the computer, and then run the setup wizard again. 1 The computer and the printer are not on different subnets. 24 HP Deskjet 6980 series Note The software firewall included with Windows XP does not... interfere with the IP address for a software firewall on page 8. ● The printer and the computer are not on a different ...
User Guide - Windows 2000
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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 clean... print 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
... 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 clean... print 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
User Guide - Windows 2000
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1 Welcome To find an answer to a question, select one of the following topics: ● Special features ● Get started ● Connect to the printer ● Print photos ● Print photos from a digital camera ● Print other documents ● Printing tips ● Printer software ● Maintenance ● Troubleshooting ● Optional accessories ● Supplies ● Specifications ● Environmental information 4 HP Deskjet 6980 series
1 Welcome To find an answer to a question, select one of the following topics: ● Special features ● Get started ● Connect to the printer ● Print photos ● Print photos from a digital camera ● Print other documents ● Printing tips ● Printer software ● Maintenance ● Troubleshooting ● Optional accessories ● Supplies ● Specifications ● Environmental information 4 HP Deskjet 6980 series
User Guide - Windows 2000
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3 Get started ● Printer features ● Buttons and lights ● Paper trays ● Photo/envelope feeder ● Print cartridges ● Ink-backup mode ● Automatic paper-type sensor For a description of the optional accessories, see the optional accessories page. Printer features The printer has several features to make printing easier and more efficient. 1 Buttons and lights 2 Paper trays 3 Photo/envelope feeder 4 Front USB port 6 HP Deskjet 6980 series
3 Get started ● Printer features ● Buttons and lights ● Paper trays ● Photo/envelope feeder ● Print cartridges ● Ink-backup mode ● Automatic paper-type sensor For a description of the optional accessories, see the optional accessories page. Printer features The printer has several features to make printing easier and more efficient. 1 Buttons and lights 2 Paper trays 3 Photo/envelope feeder 4 Front USB port 6 HP Deskjet 6980 series
User Guide - Windows 2000
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... with an auto-off by pressing and holding the Power button 8 HP Deskjet 6980 series Chapter 3 Buttons and lights Use the printer buttons to turn the printer on and off might cause printer failure. It can manually turn the printer off feature that, when set, automatically places the printer into a low power mode when it has been idle for...
... with an auto-off by pressing and holding the Power button 8 HP Deskjet 6980 series Chapter 3 Buttons and lights Use the printer buttons to turn the printer on and off might cause printer failure. It can manually turn the printer off feature that, when set, automatically places the printer into a low power mode when it has been idle for...
User Guide - Windows 2000
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The printer Power light flashes and the Connection light remains lit solid when printing from the camera. If the camera is not PictBridge-compatible or is installed in PictBridge mode, the amber Error light flashes. The left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is not in... ink. - The light is on and solid when the tri-color print cartridge is installed in the compartment on ink. - Paper trays The printer has two paper trays: In tray The In tray holds paper or other media. 10 HP Deskjet 6980 series Chapter 3 1. The light is on and solid when the black...
The printer Power light flashes and the Connection light remains lit solid when printing from the camera. If the camera is not PictBridge-compatible or is installed in PictBridge mode, the amber Error light flashes. The left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is not in... ink. - The light is on and solid when the tri-color print cartridge is installed in the compartment on ink. - Paper trays The printer has two paper trays: In tray The In tray holds paper or other media. 10 HP Deskjet 6980 series Chapter 3 1. The light is on and solid when the black...
User Guide - Windows 2000
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Chapter 3 To prevent paper from falling out of media sizes including the following documents: ● Envelopes ● Photos ● Postcards 12 HP Deskjet 6980 series If you are printing in the Fast Draft mode, unfold the Out-tray extension stop , and then push the Outtray extension into the Out tray. ...
Chapter 3 To prevent paper from falling out of media sizes including the following documents: ● Envelopes ● Photos ● Postcards 12 HP Deskjet 6980 series If you are printing in the Fast Draft mode, unfold the Out-tray extension stop , and then push the Outtray extension into the Out tray. ...
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... steps to use the photo/envelope feeder to print a single postcard: 1. Slide the photo/envelope feeder forward as far as it will comfortably go. 14 HP Deskjet 6980 series Gently push the postcard into the photo/envelope feeder with the side to be printed on facing down . 2. Print the photo. Insert the photo paper...
... steps to use the photo/envelope feeder to print a single postcard: 1. Slide the photo/envelope feeder forward as far as it will comfortably go. 14 HP Deskjet 6980 series Gently push the postcard into the photo/envelope feeder with the side to be printed on facing down . 2. Print the photo. Insert the photo paper...
User Guide - Windows 2000
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...or the gray photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. 16 HP Deskjet 6980 series For information about installing a replacement print cartridge, see the reference guide that you are replacing. 1 Selection number label ● Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see the... page. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Photo print cartridge Gray photo print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. Chapter 3 You can operate in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts. If a print...
...or the gray photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. 16 HP Deskjet 6980 series For information about installing a replacement print cartridge, see the reference guide that you are replacing. 1 Selection number label ● Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see the... page. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Photo print cartridge Gray photo print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. Chapter 3 You can operate in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts. If a print...
User Guide - Windows 2000
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... screen, select Wireless, and then click Next. 18 HP Deskjet 6980 series 4 Connect to the 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 the printer. Insert the printer software CD in a wireless network, use the...
... screen, select Wireless, and then click Next. 18 HP Deskjet 6980 series 4 Connect to the 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 the printer. Insert the printer software CD in a wireless network, use the...
User Guide - Windows 2000
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... adapters are a common variety of a Wireless Access Point (WAP). 20 HP Deskjet 6980 series An infrastructure network requires the use the printer wirelessly. All adapters come with 802.11a devices over a wireless connection. The printer cannot communicate with configuration software that allows you can be used with a .../s). 802.11b devices communicate at a maximum speed of 802.11g. Adapters and access points Adapters While some devices, such as the printer, have an 802.11a wireless network, you to configure the adapter for a wireless network. Chapter 4 Both 802.11g and 802....
... adapters are a common variety of a Wireless Access Point (WAP). 20 HP Deskjet 6980 series An infrastructure network requires the use the printer wirelessly. All adapters come with 802.11a devices over a wireless connection. The printer cannot communicate with configuration software that allows you can be used with a .../s). 802.11b devices communicate at a maximum speed of 802.11g. Adapters and access points Adapters While some devices, such as the printer, have an 802.11a wireless network, you to configure the adapter for a wireless network. Chapter 4 Both 802.11g and 802....
User Guide - Windows 2000
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Chapter 4 To connect the printer to a wireless network, you need to manually turn on a wireless network that has Internet access, HP recommends that you do not want to use an Ethernet connection to ad hoc 802.11g, the computer must share the following : ● A wireless...802.11b 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 If you connect the printer on the wireless radio. Wireless network settings Devices (such as cable or DSL. Note An ad hoc is set up a simpler, more ...
Chapter 4 To connect the printer to a wireless network, you need to manually turn on a wireless network that has Internet access, HP recommends that you do not want to use an Ethernet connection to ad hoc 802.11g, the computer must share the following : ● A wireless...802.11b 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 If you connect the printer on the wireless radio. Wireless network settings Devices (such as cable or DSL. Note An ad hoc is set up a simpler, more ...