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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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...to print. ● Offline: The printer is powered on and idle, and then press the Report Page button once. Network Guide 3 HP Report page The HP Report page supplies useful information about the printer's wireless, wired, and front USB port connections. The type of network the printer is ... printer is not connected to a network. Print an HP Report page To print an HP Report page, verify that you manage the printer on a network. 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 ...
...to print. ● Offline: The printer is powered on and idle, and then press the Report Page button once. Network Guide 3 HP Report page The HP Report page supplies useful information about the printer's wireless, wired, and front USB port connections. The type of network the printer is ... printer is not connected to a network. Print an HP Report page To print an HP Report page, verify that you manage the printer on a network. 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 ...
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... Internet. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to an Ethernet port on the network, such as an available Ethernet port on the computer. 8 HP Deskjet 6980 series Open the printer embedded Web server (EWS). WPA: Find the passphrase and authentication protocol See the configuration utility for a software firewall A software firewall protects... the printer IP address changes, a software firewall can prevent the computer from finding the printer on page 6. 3. WEP: Find the WEP key(s) - On the Wireless Setup tab, click the Start Wizard button. 6.
... Internet. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to an Ethernet port on the network, such as an available Ethernet port on the computer. 8 HP Deskjet 6980 series Open the printer embedded Web server (EWS). WPA: Find the passphrase and authentication protocol See the configuration utility for a software firewall A software firewall protects... the printer IP address changes, a software firewall can prevent the computer from finding the printer on page 6. 3. WEP: Find the WEP key(s) - On the Wireless Setup tab, click the Start Wizard button. 6.
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...do not have a subnet mask or default gateway to an Ethernet port on the network, such as a last resort when troubleshooting the printer. 10 HP Deskjet 6980 series Also, if you are connecting the printer to open the printer embedded Web server (EWS). 5. Under the DNS Address Configuration heading, enter the...range of IP addresses assigned by the network. 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 the printer, the subnet mask, and default gateway. If you do not have preferred and ...
...do not have a subnet mask or default gateway to an Ethernet port on the network, such as a last resort when troubleshooting the printer. 10 HP Deskjet 6980 series Also, if you are connecting the printer to open the printer embedded Web server (EWS). 5. Under the DNS Address Configuration heading, enter the...range of IP addresses assigned by the network. 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 the printer, the subnet mask, and default gateway. If you do not have preferred and ...
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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 not connected to the network. If you corrected any of the topics in ...
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 not connected to the network. If you corrected any of the topics in ...
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... the computer and the printer are not on the same subnet, move the printer to the same subnet as the computer, and then run 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. Check the...
... the computer and the printer are not on the same subnet, move the printer to the same subnet as the computer, and then run 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. Check the...
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...router. 3. Use the Ethernet cable to connect the printer to the network, rerun the setup wizard, and then enter the correct network wireless settings to the network wireless settings Press the Report Page button on the HP Report page. 2. For help using the configuration utility for the network. ● ...oven is within range of the printer to print an HP Report page. Find the printer hardware address (MAC address) on the front of the WAP or computer. - Find the settings that came with the WAP or router. 16 HP Deskjet 6980 series No large objects are obstructing the path between ...
...router. 3. Use the Ethernet cable to connect the printer to the network, rerun the setup wizard, and then enter the correct network wireless settings to the network wireless settings Press the Report Page button on the HP Report page. 2. For help using the configuration utility for the network. ● ...oven is within range of the printer to print an HP Report page. Find the printer hardware address (MAC address) on the front of the WAP or computer. - Find the settings that came with the WAP or router. 16 HP Deskjet 6980 series No large objects are obstructing the path between ...
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...by the printer. For an infrastructure network: connect the Ethernet cable to the computer. - After the wireless setup wizard has finished, close the EWS, and then disconnect the Ethernet cable. For help opening the EWS,...to the network and the printer software is connected must be set up to run the wireless setup wizard. 6. Click the Wireless Setup button to use one of the following tasks: - For further troubleshooting information, see Embedded Web... changed If any of the settings displayed on the HP Report page do one of the above conditions is powered on. Network Guide 17
...by the printer. For an infrastructure network: connect the Ethernet cable to the computer. - After the wireless setup wizard has finished, close the EWS, and then disconnect the Ethernet cable. For help opening the EWS,...to the network and the printer software is connected must be set up to run the wireless setup wizard. 6. Click the Wireless Setup button to use one of the following tasks: - For further troubleshooting information, see Embedded Web... changed If any of the settings displayed on the HP Report page do one of the above conditions is powered on. Network Guide 17
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.... ● Error message: The access point timed out before a connection could be able to the same subnet as the computer, and then run the setup wizard again. 1 The computer and the printer are on different subnets. 2 The computer and the printer are not on the same subnet. Select Airport...are not 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 Click Start, click Run, and then enter Command. 2. If the computer and the printer are not on the same subnet, move the printer...
.... ● Error message: The access point timed out before a connection could be able to the same subnet as the computer, and then run the setup wizard again. 1 The computer and the printer are on different subnets. 2 The computer and the printer are not on the same subnet. Select Airport...are not 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 Click Start, click Run, and then enter Command. 2. If the computer and the printer are not on the same subnet, move the printer...
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...and the printer, move it farther away to connect. Network Guide 19 Assuming the equipment is nearby, move them closer. - Cancel the setup and start over . ● Error message: Another device connected to the access point before the printer was able to reduce radio interference. ... things separately or in combination: - Action: Your access point allows only a limited amount of time for you might have to complete the setup. If there is also using SecureEasySetup to your access point before the device tried connecting. Action: Another device in the vicinity is a long...
...and the printer, move it farther away to connect. Network Guide 19 Assuming the equipment is nearby, move them closer. - Cancel the setup and start over . ● Error message: Another device connected to the access point before the printer was able to reduce radio interference. ... things separately or in combination: - Action: Your access point allows only a limited amount of time for you might have to complete the setup. If there is also using SecureEasySetup to your access point before the device tried connecting. Action: Another device in the vicinity is a long...
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... 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 not on different subnets. 22 HP Deskjet 6980 series Compare the printer IP address listed on a Mac OS X computer: 1. To find the IP... address on the HP Report page with the firewall for the computer. If the computer is a small network...
... 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 not on different subnets. 22 HP Deskjet 6980 series Compare the printer IP address listed on a Mac OS X computer: 1. To find the IP... address on the HP Report page with the firewall for the computer. If the computer is a small network...
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... 8. ● The printer and the computer are not on the computer. Open the Network control panel. 2. To find the IP address on different subnets. 24 HP Deskjet 6980 series Click Start, click Run, and then enter Command. 2. Chapter 3 Then try one of a larger network. If the computer is on a Windows computer: ...on the same subnet, move 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 the HP Report page with the connection to the network and the printer software is connected to the printer. To ...
... 8. ● The printer and the computer are not on the computer. Open the Network control panel. 2. To find the IP address on different subnets. 24 HP Deskjet 6980 series Click Start, click Run, and then enter Command. 2. Chapter 3 Then try one of a larger network. If the computer is on a Windows computer: ...on the same subnet, move 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 the HP Report page with the connection to the network and the printer software is connected to the printer. To ...
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... 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 the network guide. ᕡ Locate components Remove tape and packing material from inside and...
... 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 the network guide. ᕡ Locate components Remove tape and packing material from inside and...
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English ᕣ Plug in and turn on the printer 1 2 ᕤ Load the paper 1 2 Load white paper. ᕥ Open the cover Lower the tray. 2HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide
English ᕣ Plug in and turn on the printer 1 2 ᕤ Load the paper 1 2 Load white paper. ᕥ Open the cover Lower the tray. 2HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide
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English ᕦ Remove the pink tape Do not touch or remove the copper strip. ᕧ Insert the print cartridges For each cartridge, raise cradle latch, insert print cartridge, then close cradle latch. ᕨ Close the cover After installing both print cartridges, close top cover. The printer will automatically align the new print cartridges. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 3
English ᕦ Remove the pink tape Do not touch or remove the copper strip. ᕧ Insert the print cartridges For each cartridge, raise cradle latch, insert print cartridge, then close cradle latch. ᕨ Close the cover After installing both print cartridges, close top cover. The printer will automatically align the new print cartridges. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 3
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...switch and Ethernet cable. Equipment needed : USB cable. For an Ethernet connection, go to Section B on page 11 for instructions. 4HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide For a USB connection, go to Section A on page 5 for a software firewall" instructions in the network guide before connecting ...*If you do not have an access point, but you want to connect your computer to the printer, see "Wireless ad hoc network setup" on page 12. A: Wireless (access point) connection Use this connection type if you want a wireless (802.11b or g) connection ...
...switch and Ethernet cable. Equipment needed : USB cable. For an Ethernet connection, go to Section B on page 11 for instructions. 4HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide For a USB connection, go to Section A on page 5 for a software firewall" instructions in the network guide before connecting ...*If you do not have an access point, but you want to connect your computer to the printer, see "Wireless ad hoc network setup" on page 12. A: Wireless (access point) connection Use this connection type if you want a wireless (802.11b or g) connection ...
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HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 5 A2 OR Connect Now Requires: Windows XP Service Pack 2 and a USB flash drive to use the Windows Connect Now feature For Connect Now instructions, .... 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 called SSID) • WEP/WPA passphrase or passkey (if needed) If you can set up...
HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 5 A2 OR Connect Now Requires: Windows XP Service Pack 2 and a USB flash drive to use the Windows Connect Now feature For Connect Now instructions, .... 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 called SSID) • WEP/WPA passphrase or passkey (if needed) If you can set up...
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... the onscreen instructions to ON. The SecureEasySetup connection is successful when both the Wireless Status light and the Network light on each computer. 6HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide Lift the cover of the printer, and then push the SecureEasySetup button on the router/access point. 2. Insert the printer software CD...
... the onscreen instructions to ON. The SecureEasySetup connection is successful when both the Wireless Status light and the Network light on each computer. 6HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide Lift the cover of the printer, and then push the SecureEasySetup button on the router/access point. 2. Insert the printer software CD...
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...manual option, you are prompted to remove the USB drive from the computer. 4. If you must know the wireless network security settings. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 7 Note: If the router on your network does not support the use the printer, follow the instructions on page 12 to ...of the Windows Connect Now feature, you have additional computers on your wireless network: A2 1. From Windows Control Panel, click Wireless Network Setup Wizard. Consult the configuration utility for the computer wireless network card or the network Wireless Access Point (WAP) for the printer lights to...
...manual option, you are prompted to remove the USB drive from the computer. 4. If you must know the wireless network security settings. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 7 Note: If the router on your network does not support the use the printer, follow the instructions on page 12 to ...of the Windows Connect Now feature, you have additional computers on your wireless network: A2 1. From Windows Control Panel, click Wireless Network Setup Wizard. Consult the configuration utility for the computer wireless network card or the network Wireless Access Point (WAP) for the printer lights to...
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... to an Ethernet port on the network, such as an available Ethernet port on . Verify that the Network icon is configured for wireless communication, the setup wizard prompts you to complete the software installation. 8HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide b.
... to an Ethernet port on the network, such as an available Ethernet port on . Verify that the Network icon is configured for wireless communication, the setup wizard prompts you to complete the software installation. 8HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide b.