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..., Mac, Macintosh, MacOS, Powerbook, Power Macintosh, Quickdraw, and TrueType are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to as the HP printer or printer. Visual The printer software is accessible for people with visual impairments or low vision through...
..., Mac, Macintosh, MacOS, Powerbook, Power Macintosh, Quickdraw, and TrueType are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to as the HP printer or printer. Visual The printer software is accessible for people with visual impairments or low vision through...
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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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... IP address DNS Server The IP address of the printer's internal software. Hardware The printer's Media Access Control (MAC) address. IP Address The printer's current IP address on the network. Subnet Mask The printer's subnet mask. Not Specified means that no IP ...9679; Not Set: A password is used by HP Service and Support. mDNS The printer's mDNS service name on the network. Default Gateway The printer's gateway address. This setting does not apply to the printer's wireless connection: 4 HP Deskjet 6980 series Link Config The network link configuration: ●...
... IP address DNS Server The IP address of the printer's internal software. Hardware The printer's Media Access Control (MAC) address. IP Address The printer's current IP address on the network. Subnet Mask The printer's subnet mask. Not Specified means that no IP ...9679; Not Set: A password is used by HP Service and Support. mDNS The printer's mDNS service name on the network. Default Gateway The printer's gateway address. This setting does not apply to the printer's wireless connection: 4 HP Deskjet 6980 series Link Config The network link configuration: ●...
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..., click the Start Wizard button. 6. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to reconfigure the printer with new wireless security settings: 1. Note Windows XP has a software firewall included. If the computer cannot discover the printer, the printer software cannot be installed on the computer. 8 HP Deskjet 6980 series On the EWS, click the Networking tab. 4. Under the Connections...
..., click the Start Wizard button. 6. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to reconfigure the printer with new wireless security settings: 1. Note Windows XP has a software firewall included. If the computer cannot discover the printer, the printer software cannot be installed on the computer. 8 HP Deskjet 6980 series On the EWS, click the Networking tab. 4. Under the Connections...
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Temporarily disabling the software firewall before installing the printer software on a computer. 2. After the printer software is disabled, HP strongly recommends that the following items be outside the range of IP addresses assigned by the network. After disabling the software firewall, follow the steps for assigning the printer a static IP address. Assign the printer a static IP address Get ready Before...
Temporarily disabling the software firewall before installing the printer software on a computer. 2. After the printer software is disabled, HP strongly recommends that the following items be outside the range of IP addresses assigned by the network. After disabling the software firewall, follow the steps for assigning the printer a static IP address. Assign the printer a static IP address Get ready Before...
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... a last resort when troubleshooting the printer. 10 HP Deskjet 6980 series Note If you assigned to open the printer embedded Web server (EWS). 5. After entering all the settings from the printer memory for each item. 8. Under... the Connections heading, click one of the information, click the Apply button, and then close the EWS. 10. Note After installing the printer software, re-enable the software...
... a last resort when troubleshooting the printer. 10 HP Deskjet 6980 series Note If you assigned to open the printer embedded Web server (EWS). 5. After entering all the settings from the printer memory for each item. 8. Under... the Connections heading, click one of the information, click the Apply button, and then close the EWS. 10. Note After installing the printer software, re-enable the software...
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... button. 3. Press and hold down the Report Page button, press the Cancel button three times. 4. Network Guide 11 The printer default settings are: Option Communication mode Network name (SSID) Encryption IP address Wireless radio EWS administrator password Default setting Ad hoc...Automatic Off [blank] Follow these steps to reset the printer to reinstall the printer software. Resetting the printer to the factory default settings can require you might also have to reconfigure the printer security settings. Verify that the printer is powered on. 2. Release the Report Page button...
... button. 3. Press and hold down the Report Page button, press the Cancel button three times. 4. Network Guide 11 The printer default settings are: Option Communication mode Network name (SSID) Encryption IP address Wireless radio EWS administrator password Default setting Ad hoc...Automatic Off [blank] Follow these steps to reset the printer to reinstall the printer software. Resetting the printer to the factory default settings can require you might also have to reconfigure the printer security settings. Verify that the printer is powered on. 2. Release the Report Page button...
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... to the network. After connecting the cable, rerun the installation wizard. If you corrected any of the printer. 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 loaded in the In tray, and the print cartridges are correctly...
... to the network. After connecting the cable, rerun the installation wizard. If you corrected any of the printer. 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 loaded in the In tray, and the print cartridges are correctly...
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...to disable the firewall during the printer software installation process. Then try one of a larger network. Type ipconfig at the command prompt, and then press Enter. 14 HP Deskjet 6980 series If the computer is only running on the computer A software firewall can be installed on the... front of digits in disabling the firewall. If the computer cannot discover the printer, the printer software cannot be problematic. For example, ...
...to disable the firewall during the printer software installation process. Then try one of a larger network. Type ipconfig at the command prompt, and then press Enter. 14 HP Deskjet 6980 series If the computer is only running on the computer A software firewall can be installed on the... front of digits in disabling the firewall. If the computer cannot discover the printer, the printer software cannot be problematic. For example, ...
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... as shown under Check the Network light on the wireless network after the printer is connected to the network and the printer software is installed on . On the EWS, click the Networking tab. 4. The printer can support WEP authentication, WPA-AES, and WPA-TKIP. Network Guide 17...guide installed on the computer. Open the printer embedded Web server (EWS). After the wireless setup wizard has finished, close the EWS, and then disconnect the Ethernet cable. For further troubleshooting information, see Embedded Web server (EWS) on the HP Report page do one of these steps:...
... as shown under Check the Network light on the wireless network after the printer is connected to the network and the printer software is installed on . On the EWS, click the Networking tab. 4. The printer can support WEP authentication, WPA-AES, and WPA-TKIP. Network Guide 17...guide installed on the computer. Open the printer embedded Web server (EWS). After the wireless setup wizard has finished, close the EWS, and then disconnect the Ethernet cable. For further troubleshooting information, see Embedded Web server (EWS) on the HP Report page do one of these steps:...
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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 the HP Report page with the IP address for a software firewall on page 8. ● The printer and the computer are not on the same subnet A subnet is a small network that is...
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 the HP Report page with the IP address for a software firewall on page 8. ● The printer and the computer are not on the same subnet A subnet is a small network that is...
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... and personal firewalls, are closed or disabled. 3 Troubleshoot an Ethernet connection During installation The following before investigating any software firewall running on the front of the printer to the network. Verify that the cable connections are secure, press the Report Page button on , paper is ...not connected 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 the network ...
... and personal firewalls, are closed or disabled. 3 Troubleshoot an Ethernet connection During installation The following before investigating any software firewall running on the front of the printer to the network. Verify that the cable connections are secure, press the Report Page button on , paper is ...not connected 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 the network ...
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... the computer IP address begins with 169 and the printer IP address begins with the firewall for help in disabling the firewall. To find the IP address on different subnets. 22 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. ● Place the printer and the computer on the same subnet A subnet is a ...
... the computer IP address begins with 169 and the printer IP address begins with the firewall for help in disabling the firewall. To find the IP address on different subnets. 22 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. ● Place the printer and the computer on the same subnet A subnet is a ...
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... is not connected to print an HP Report page. For further troubleshooting information, see the printer online user's guide installed on the front of the printer to the network. Network Guide 23 After software installation Printer does not print If the printer does not print, verify the following: ● The printer is loaded with paper. ● The...
... is not connected to print an HP Report page. For further troubleshooting information, see the printer online user's guide installed on the front of the printer to the network. Network Guide 23 After software installation Printer does not print If the printer does not print, verify the following: ● The printer is loaded with paper. ● The...
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... run the setup wizard again. 1 The computer and the printer are not on a different subnet than the printer, the computer and the printer might block access to the printer after the printer is connected to the network and the printer software is installed on different subnets. 24 HP Deskjet 6980 series Chapter 3 Then try one of the following solutions to...
... run the setup wizard again. 1 The computer and the printer are not on a different subnet than the printer, the computer and the printer might block access to the printer after the printer is connected to the network and the printer software is installed on different subnets. 24 HP Deskjet 6980 series Chapter 3 Then try one of the following solutions to...
User Guide - Windows 2000
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... Windows accessibility options such as constituting an additional warranty. trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. TrueType is accessible for HP products and services are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used by users with mobility impairments, the printer software functions can be construed as StickyKeys, ToggleKeys, FilterKeys, and MouseKeys. Nothing herein should be operated by HewlettPackard...
... Windows accessibility options such as constituting an additional warranty. trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. TrueType is accessible for HP products and services are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used by users with mobility impairments, the printer software functions can be construed as StickyKeys, ToggleKeys, FilterKeys, and MouseKeys. Nothing herein should be operated by HewlettPackard...
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... 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 116 View estimated ink levels 116 Maintain the printer body ...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 ...85 Iron-on transfers 86 ...
... 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 116 View estimated ink levels 116 Maintain the printer body ...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 ...85 Iron-on transfers 86 ...
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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
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... Tray. The result is printed. If the widths are printed from the printer software, the printer warns you and gives you the opportunity to stop printing. Caution Do not place the printer in the printer software. When the auto paper-type sensor is different from the 250-Sheet Plain...about using the automatic paper-type setting, see the print cartridge installation page. Automatic paper-type sensor The HP automatic paper-type sensor detects the paper in the printer to start printing, and automatic optimal print quality on plain, photo, brochure and other high-quality papers....
... Tray. The result is printed. If the widths are printed from the printer software, the printer warns you and gives you the opportunity to stop printing. Caution Do not place the printer in the printer software. When the auto paper-type sensor is different from the 250-Sheet Plain...about using the automatic paper-type setting, see the print cartridge installation page. Automatic paper-type sensor The HP automatic paper-type sensor detects the paper in the printer to start printing, and automatic optimal print quality on plain, photo, brochure and other high-quality papers....
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...; HP iPAQ Wi-Fi printing USB The printer connects to use a USB cable. The computer must be packaged with the printer. .... For instructions about connecting the printer with a universal serial bus (USB) cable. Insert the printer software CD in a wireless network, ...use the general instructions that came with a USB connection, you can later change to connect the printer. Change the printer from the back of the printer... Wizard. 3. For more detailed instructions on connecting the printer to a network, see the setup poster that follow...
...; HP iPAQ Wi-Fi printing USB The printer connects to use a USB cable. The computer must be packaged with the printer. .... For instructions about connecting the printer with a universal serial bus (USB) cable. Insert the printer software CD in a wireless network, ...use the general instructions that came with a USB connection, you can later change to connect the printer. Change the printer from the back of the printer... Wizard. 3. For more detailed instructions on connecting the printer to a network, see the setup poster that follow...