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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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.... Understand the HP Report page The HP Report page lists the following the instructions in the setup guide, several tools are available to help you might frequently need to know: General information General information applies to both Ethernet and wireless networks: Item Network Status Active Connection Type Meaning The printer's network status: ● Ready: The printer is ready...
.... Understand the HP Report page The HP Report page lists the following the instructions in the setup guide, several tools are available to help you might frequently need to know: General information General information applies to both Ethernet and wireless networks: Item Network Status Active Connection Type Meaning The printer's network status: ● Ready: The printer is ready...
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...; Lost connection: If the printer is connected 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 WEP: Find the... computer is connected to a wired or wireless network that uses DHCP or AutoIP to the Internet. Open the printer embedded Web server (EWS). On the Wireless Setup tab, click the Start Wizard button. 6. Configure the printer for the network Wireless Access Point (WAP) to find the ...
...; Lost connection: If the printer is connected 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 WEP: Find the... computer is connected to a wired or wireless network that uses DHCP or AutoIP to the Internet. Open the printer embedded Web server (EWS). On the Wireless Setup tab, click the Start Wizard button. 6. Configure the printer for the network Wireless Access Point (WAP) to find the ...
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... subnet mask, and default gateway. Launch the computer Internet browser, and then enter the printer URL listed on the HP Report page in the setup guide to connect the printer to assign the printer a static IP address: 1. Note Remember, the static IP address must be done as an ...hub, or wall socket. 2. Under the Connections heading, click one of the printer is turned on the network, such as a last resort when troubleshooting the printer. 10 HP Deskjet 6980 series Note If you are connecting the printer to an Ethernet port on and solid, press the Report Page button to open...
... subnet mask, and default gateway. Launch the computer Internet browser, and then enter the printer URL listed on the HP Report page in the setup guide to connect the printer to assign the printer a static IP address: 1. Note Remember, the static IP address must be done as an ...hub, or wall socket. 2. Under the Connections heading, click one of the printer is turned on the network, such as a last resort when troubleshooting the printer. 10 HP Deskjet 6980 series Note If you are connecting the printer to an Ethernet port on and solid, press the Report Page button to open...
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... is not connected Connecting the Ethernet cable to the printer is crucial to successfully configuring the printer to the printer, and then after the Ethernet cable has been removed. Check the Network light Check the Network light on the front of the topics in this section... During software installation During the software installation process, the setup wizard searches for the printer twice, once when the Ethernet cable is connected to operate on a wireless network. If the Network light is not illuminated, the printer is connected, verify the following before investigating any of the...
... is not connected Connecting the Ethernet cable to the printer is crucial to successfully configuring the printer to the printer, and then after the Ethernet cable has been removed. Check the Network light Check the Network light on the front of the topics in this section... During software installation During the software installation process, the setup wizard searches for the printer twice, once when the Ethernet cable is connected to operate on a wireless network. If the Network light is not illuminated, the printer is connected, verify the following before investigating any of the...
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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 a Mac OS X computer: 1. 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 illuminated, the printer is connected to the network. Check the Network light...
... the setup wizard again. 1 The computer and the printer are on different subnets. 2 The computer and the printer are on a Mac OS X computer: 1. 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 illuminated, the printer is connected to the network. Check the Network light...
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... WAP or router. 16 HP Deskjet 6980 series Find the printer hardware address (MAC address) on the front of the printer to the network wireless settings Press the Report Page button on the HP Report page. Chapter 2 Press the Report Page button on the HP Report page. 2. Check ...the printer. Open the configuration utility for the network. Check the settings displayed on the HP Report page against the wireless settings for the WAP or router. 3. Use the Ethernet cable to connect the printer to the network, rerun the setup wizard, and then enter the correct network wireless...
... WAP or router. 16 HP Deskjet 6980 series Find the printer hardware address (MAC address) on the front of the printer to the network wireless settings Press the Report Page button on the HP Report page. Chapter 2 Press the Report Page button on the HP Report page. 2. Check ...the printer. Open the configuration utility for the network. Check the settings displayed on the HP Report page against the wireless settings for the WAP or router. 3. Use the Ethernet cable to connect the printer to the network, rerun the setup wizard, and then enter the correct network wireless...
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... see Embedded Web server (EWS) on the HP Report page do one of these steps: 1. 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. ● ...If each of the following tasks: - For an infrastructure network: connect the Ethernet cable to the computer. - Click the Wireless Setup button to the network and the printer software is installed on the computer. The printer and the network must use the same protocol. ● Software firewall is ...
... see Embedded Web server (EWS) on the HP Report page do one of these steps: 1. 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. ● ...If each of the following tasks: - For an infrastructure network: connect the Ethernet cable to the computer. - Click the Wireless Setup button to the network and the printer software is installed on the computer. The printer and the network must use the same protocol. ● Software firewall is ...
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... 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. If the computer is only running the Windows XP software firewall, you might not be made 18 HP Deskjet 6980 series Click Start...
... 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. If the computer is only running the Windows XP software firewall, you might not be made 18 HP Deskjet 6980 series Click Start...
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... - In order to establish a good signal between the computer or access point and the printer, move it farther away to the access point before the printer was able to connect. Cancel the setup and start over . ● Error message: Another device connected to reduce radio interference. ... device. If there is interference. Action: Another device in the vicinity connected to your access point before the device tried connecting. Network Guide 19 Cancel the setup and start over . ● Error message: Low signal Action: The access point is too far away or there is a ...
... - In order to establish a good signal between the computer or access point and the printer, move it farther away to the access point before the printer was able to connect. Cancel the setup and start over . ● Error message: Another device connected to reduce radio interference. ... device. If there is interference. Action: Another device in the vicinity connected to your access point before the device tried connecting. Network Guide 19 Cancel the setup and start over . ● Error message: Low signal Action: The access point is too far away or there is a ...
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... a different subnet than the firewall included with Windows XP installed (such as the computer, and then run the setup wizard again. 1 The computer and the printer are protected by a software firewall, go to the same subnet as , BlackICE®, ZoneAlarm®, or Brickhouse... HP Deskjet 6980 series For example, if the computer IP address begins with 169 and the printer IP address begins with the connection to disable the firewall during the printer software installation process. If the computer cannot discover the printer, the printer software cannot be problematic. Open the Network ...
... a different subnet than the firewall included with Windows XP installed (such as the computer, and then run the setup wizard again. 1 The computer and the printer are protected by a software firewall, go to the same subnet as , BlackICE®, ZoneAlarm®, or Brickhouse... HP Deskjet 6980 series For example, if the computer IP address begins with 169 and the printer IP address begins with the connection to disable the firewall during the printer software installation process. If the computer cannot discover the printer, the printer software cannot be problematic. Open the Network ...
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... 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 Chapter 3 Then try one of a larger network. Compare the printer IP address listed on the HP Report page with the connection to the printer. Open the Network control panel. 2. If the computer and the...
... 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 Chapter 3 Then try one of a larger network. Compare the printer IP address listed on the HP Report page with the connection to the printer. Open the Network control panel. 2. If the computer and the...
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... Power supply Power cord Tri-color print cartridge Black print cartridge Ethernet cable USB cable* Reference guide Network guide Printer software CD (Win/Mac) (Includes the onscreen user guide) * Purchased separately, if needed for network setup is specified later in this guide. ᕢ Remove rear door and attach accessories 1 2 HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 1 The contents of...
... Power supply Power cord Tri-color print cartridge Black print cartridge Ethernet cable USB cable* Reference guide Network guide Printer software CD (Win/Mac) (Includes the onscreen user guide) * Purchased separately, if needed for network setup is specified later in this guide. ᕢ Remove rear door and attach accessories 1 2 HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 1 The contents of...
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... computer to connect your network. B: Ethernet (wired) network Use this connection type if you want to the printer, see "Wireless ad hoc network setup" on page 5 for instructions. *If you do not have a personal firewall other than Windows XP, follow the "Configuring the printer for instructions. 4HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide For a USB connection...
... computer to connect your network. B: Ethernet (wired) network Use this connection type if you want to the printer, see "Wireless ad hoc network setup" on page 5 for instructions. *If you do not have a personal firewall other than Windows XP, follow the "Configuring the printer for instructions. 4HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide For a USB connection...
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...to Section A3. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 5 English Section A. Requires: Ethernet cable (used temporarily when installing the printer software and configuring its wireless settings during the first installation on the network) For reference during setup, write down the following wireless settings: • Network name (also ...access point does not support either SecureEasySetup or the Connect Now features, you can set up with SecureEasySetup and a network currently set up the wireless connection manually. OR A3 Using an Ethernet cable If your wireless access point. For ...
...to Section A3. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 5 English Section A. Requires: Ethernet cable (used temporarily when installing the printer software and configuring its wireless settings during the first installation on the network) For reference during setup, write down the following wireless settings: • Network name (also ...access point does not support either SecureEasySetup or the Connect Now features, you can set up with SecureEasySetup and a network currently set up the wireless connection manually. OR A3 Using an Ethernet cable If your wireless access point. For ...
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... the software installation. If you have additional computers on your network that will use the printer, follow the onscreen instructions. 5. Close the printer cover. 4. The SecureEasySetup connection is activated. 3. Push the SecureEasySetup button on each computer. 6HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide The network name, or "Service Set Identifier (SSID)" is now set...
... the software installation. If you have additional computers on your network that will use the printer, follow the onscreen instructions. 5. Close the printer cover. 4. The SecureEasySetup connection is activated. 3. Push the SecureEasySetup button on each computer. 6HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide The network name, or "Service Set Identifier (SSID)" is now set...
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... the USB drive from the computer. 4. Insert the printer software CD in the computer CD-ROM drive, and then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Wireless Network Setup Wizard. 7. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 7 Follow the onscreen instructions. 2. When prompted, enter the network name of the wireless network, then do one of the Windows Connect Now...
... the USB drive from the computer. 4. Insert the printer software CD in the computer CD-ROM drive, and then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Wireless Network Setup Wizard. 7. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 7 Follow the onscreen instructions. 2. When prompted, enter the network name of the wireless network, then do one of the Windows Connect Now...
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... (WAP), router, hub, or wall socket. 2. Insert the printer software CD in the computer CD-ROM, and then follow the onscreen instructions. c. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to complete the software installation. 8HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide Verify that the Network icon is configured for wireless communication, the...
... (WAP), router, hub, or wall socket. 2. Insert the printer software CD in the computer CD-ROM, and then follow the onscreen instructions. c. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to complete the software installation. 8HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide Verify that the Network icon is configured for wireless communication, the...
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... through the next several screens to start the Wireless Configuration Wizard. On the Connection Type screen, select Wireless Network (802.11), and then click Next. The printer embedded Web server (EWS) opens. c. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 9 h. English Macintosh users a. On the Wireless (802.11) Interface screen, click the Start Wizard button to find...
... through the next several screens to start the Wireless Configuration Wizard. On the Connection Type screen, select Wireless Network (802.11), and then click Next. The printer embedded Web server (EWS) opens. c. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 9 h. English Macintosh users a. On the Wireless (802.11) Interface screen, click the Start Wizard button to find...
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... same wireless security settings 1H2P Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide Once you add additional computers. During the installation of the existing network. Wireless ad hoc network setup An ad hoc wireless network is a direct wireless connection between your computer and the network). Select Wired if the printer is connected to the network with a wired connection or...
... same wireless security settings 1H2P Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide Once you add additional computers. During the installation of the existing network. Wireless ad hoc network setup An ad hoc wireless network is a direct wireless connection between your computer and the network). Select Wired if the printer is connected to the network with a wired connection or...