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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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... on the network. Default Gateway The printer's gateway address. mDNS The printer's mDNS service name on the network. Link Config The network link configuration: ● 802.11 ● 10T-Full ● 10T-Half ● 100TX-Full ● 100TX-Half 802.11 wireless The 802.11... (MAC) Firmware Revision Revision number of the printer's domain name server. This setting does not apply to the printer's wireless connection: 4 HP Deskjet 6980 series Not Specified means that no IP address has been set. Subnet Mask The printer's subnet mask. This name is not required. Hardware ...
... on the network. Default Gateway The printer's gateway address. mDNS The printer's mDNS service name on the network. Link Config The network link configuration: ● 802.11 ● 10T-Full ● 10T-Half ● 100TX-Full ● 100TX-Half 802.11 wireless The 802.11... (MAC) Firmware Revision Revision number of the printer's domain name server. This setting does not apply to the printer's wireless connection: 4 HP Deskjet 6980 series Not Specified means that no IP address has been set. Subnet Mask The printer's subnet mask. This name is not required. Hardware ...
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...Strength (1-5 highest) The strength of several pre-set to ad hoc communication mode. Communication Mode The communication mode to which the printer is configured. ● Infrastructure ● Ad hoc Network Name The SSID setting to which 802.11b-enabled devices communicate in use. 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 method that can be...
...Strength (1-5 highest) The strength of several pre-set to ad hoc communication mode. Communication Mode The communication mode to which the printer is configured. ● Infrastructure ● Ad hoc Network Name The SSID setting to which 802.11b-enabled devices communicate in use. 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 method that can be...
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... and Support. ● Connected: The printer is recommended that the printer and the computers that applies to the network. 6 HP Deskjet 6980 series Embedded Web server (EWS) The printer has an internal Web page, called the embedded Web server (EWS) that the printer ... way to purchase supplies. Use the printer's EWS 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. Before using the printer's internal Web page, ...
... and Support. ● Connected: The printer is recommended that the printer and the computers that applies to the network. 6 HP Deskjet 6980 series Embedded Web server (EWS) The printer has an internal Web page, called the embedded Web server (EWS) that the printer ... way to purchase supplies. Use the printer's EWS 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. Before using the printer's internal Web page, ...
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... the computer from unauthorized access when a computer is connected to the Internet. WPA: Find the passphrase and authentication protocol See the configuration utility for a software firewall A software firewall protects a computer from finding the printer on page 6. 3. Popular software firewalls include:...such as an available Ethernet port on the computer. 8 HP Deskjet 6980 series Chapter 1 Get started Before reconfiguring the printer, you do not need to follow the instructions contained in this section. Configure the printer for the network Wireless Access Point (WAP) to...
... the computer from unauthorized access when a computer is connected to the Internet. WPA: Find the passphrase and authentication protocol See the configuration utility for a software firewall A software firewall protects a computer from finding the printer on page 6. 3. Popular software firewalls include:...such as an available Ethernet port on the computer. 8 HP Deskjet 6980 series Chapter 1 Get started Before reconfiguring the printer, you do not need to follow the instructions contained in this section. Configure the printer for the network Wireless Access Point (WAP) to...
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...software firewall on the computer. Temporarily disabling the software firewall before installing the printer software on a computer. 2. Otherwise, see the configuration utility for the network router or switch. Assign the printer a static IP address Get ready Before assigning the printer a static IP...which computers are protected by the network. Assign the printer a static IP address. Whenever the software firewall is disabled, HP strongly recommends that the following information about disabling the software firewall, see the documentation that came with the network router or...
...software firewall on the computer. Temporarily disabling the software firewall before installing the printer software on a computer. 2. Otherwise, see the configuration utility for the network router or switch. Assign the printer a static IP address Get ready Before assigning the printer a static IP...which computers are protected by the network. Assign the printer a static IP address. Whenever the software firewall is disabled, HP strongly recommends that the following information about disabling the software firewall, see the documentation that came with the network router or...
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... Under the Connections heading, click one of the printer is turned on the front of the following options: - Under the IP Address Configuration heading, select Manual IP, and then enter the static IP address you are connecting the printer to enter, then enter 0.0.0.0 for the...such as a last resort when troubleshooting the printer. 10 HP Deskjet 6980 series This should only be outside the range of the information, click the Apply button, and then close the EWS. 10. For help with the software firewall configuration utility, see the documentation that you assigned to a ...
... Under the Connections heading, click one of the printer is turned on the front of the following options: - Under the IP Address Configuration heading, select Manual IP, and then enter the static IP address you are connecting the printer to enter, then enter 0.0.0.0 for the...such as a last resort when troubleshooting the printer. 10 HP Deskjet 6980 series This should only be outside the range of the information, click the Apply button, and then close the EWS. 10. For help with the software firewall configuration utility, see the documentation that you assigned to a ...
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Connect the Ethernet cable if it is not connected Connecting the Ethernet cable to the printer is crucial to successfully configuring the printer to operate on the front of the printer. After connecting the cable, rerun the installation wizard. Check the Network light Check the Network ...
Connect the Ethernet cable if it is not connected Connecting the Ethernet cable to the printer is crucial to successfully configuring the printer to operate on the front of the printer. After connecting the cable, rerun the installation wizard. Check the Network light Check the Network ...
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... the printer. If the computer is only running on the same subnet. Type ipconfig at the command prompt, and then press Enter. 14 HP Deskjet 6980 series Then try one of the following solutions to connect the printer to the network: ● Disable any software firewall running the Windows XP... for a software firewall on page 8. ● Verify that the computer is connected to the network Verify that the computer is connected to Configure the printer for help in the IP addresses are not identical, then the printer and the computer are secure, press the Report Page button ...
... the printer. If the computer is only running on the same subnet. Type ipconfig at the command prompt, and then press Enter. 14 HP Deskjet 6980 series Then try one of the following solutions to connect the printer to the network: ● Disable any software firewall running the Windows XP... for a software firewall on page 8. ● Verify that the computer is connected to the network Verify that the computer is connected to Configure the printer for help in the IP addresses are not identical, then the printer and the computer are secure, press the Report Page button ...
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... 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. 2. Open the configuration utility for the printer. For help using the configuration utility for the WAP...Enter the printer MAC address for the WAP or router. 3. Check the settings displayed on the HP Report page. Chapter 2 Press the Report Page button on the front of the printer to configure the printer for the network. ● The Wireless Access Point (WAP) filters by MAC address...
... 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. 2. Open the configuration utility for the printer. For help using the configuration utility for the WAP...Enter the printer MAC address for the WAP or router. 3. Check the settings displayed on the HP Report page. Chapter 2 Press the Report Page button on the front of the printer to configure the printer for the network. ● The Wireless Access Point (WAP) filters by MAC address...
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...Command. 2. Open the Network control panel. 2. Compare the printer IP address listed on the HP Report page with the connection to the same subnet as the computer, and then run the...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. If the computer and the printer...To find the IP address on the same subnet. To fix this problem, follow the steps under Configure the printer for the computer. If the computer is part of digits in the Show drop-down...
...Command. 2. Open the Network control panel. 2. Compare the printer IP address listed on the HP Report page with the connection to the same subnet as the computer, and then run the...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. If the computer and the printer...To find the IP address on the same subnet. To fix this problem, follow the steps under Configure the printer for the computer. If the computer is part of digits in the Show drop-down...
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... To find the IP address on a Windows computer: 1. If the computer is only running the Windows XP software firewall, you do not need to Configure the printer for a software firewall on page 8. ● Place the printer and the computer on the same subnet A subnet is a small network ...not on the same subnet. For instructions about connecting the printer to a network on which computers are not on different subnets. 22 HP Deskjet 6980 series If the computer and the printer are protected by a software firewall, go to disable the firewall during the printer software installation process...
... To find the IP address on a Windows computer: 1. If the computer is only running the Windows XP software firewall, you do not need to Configure the printer for a software firewall on page 8. ● Place the printer and the computer on the same subnet A subnet is a small network ...not on the same subnet. For instructions about connecting the printer to a network on which computers are not on different subnets. 22 HP Deskjet 6980 series If the computer and the printer are protected by a software firewall, go to disable the firewall during the printer software installation process...
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... the first set of digits in the Show drop-down list, and then click TCP/IP. To fix this problem, follow the steps under Configure the printer for the computer. Type ipconfig at the command prompt, and then press Enter. If the computer is part of a larger network...on different subnets A subnet is a small network that is on a Windows computer: 1. Compare the printer IP address listed on different subnets. 24 HP Deskjet 6980 series Chapter 3 Then try one of the following solutions to connect the printer to the network: ● Software firewall is blocking access to the printer...
... the first set of digits in the Show drop-down list, and then click TCP/IP. To fix this problem, follow the steps under Configure the printer for the computer. Type ipconfig at the command prompt, and then press Enter. If the computer is part of a larger network...on different subnets A subnet is a small network that is on a Windows computer: 1. Compare the printer IP address listed on different subnets. 24 HP Deskjet 6980 series Chapter 3 Then try one of the following solutions to connect the printer to the network: ● Software firewall is blocking access to the printer...
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... Wired (802.3). 5. Press the printer Report Page button to the actual setting for the network. Network Guide 25 For help using the configuration utility for the network hub, switch, or router, see Embedded Web server (EWS) on page 6. 3. Enter the correct settings for the... 8. Compare the printer network settings to print an HP Report page. 9. Click the IP Configuration tab. 6. On the EWS, click the Networking tab. 4. Open the printer's embedded Web server (EWS). 2 The computer and the printer are on the HP Report page against the actual settings for the network:...
... Wired (802.3). 5. Press the printer Report Page button to the actual setting for the network. Network Guide 25 For help using the configuration utility for the network hub, switch, or router, see Embedded Web server (EWS) on page 6. 3. Enter the correct settings for the... 8. Compare the printer network settings to print an HP Report page. 9. Click the IP Configuration tab. 6. On the EWS, click the Networking tab. 4. Open the printer's embedded Web server (EWS). 2 The computer and the printer are on the HP Report page against the actual settings for the network:...
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...go to Section A on page 5 for instructions. *If you do not have a personal firewall other than Windows XP, follow the "Configuring the printer for a software firewall" instructions in the network guide before connecting the printer to the network. For an Ethernet connection, go ... connection between the printer and your network. For a USB connection, go to Section C on page 11 for instructions. 4HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide Equipment needed : USB cable. A: Wireless (access point) connection Use this connection type if you want a wireless...
...go to Section A on page 5 for instructions. *If you do not have a personal firewall other than Windows XP, follow the "Configuring the printer for a software firewall" instructions in the network guide before connecting the printer to the network. For an Ethernet connection, go ... connection between the printer and your network. For a USB connection, go to Section C on page 11 for instructions. 4HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide Equipment needed : USB cable. A: Wireless (access point) connection Use this connection type if you want a wireless...
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...an Ethernet cable If your wireless access point. 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...the Windows Connect Now feature For Connect Now instructions, go to Section A3. For manual connection instructions, go to Section A1. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 5 English Section A. Wireless (access point) network Choose ONE method for entering wireless settings A1 SecureEasySetup Requires: ...
...an Ethernet cable If your wireless access point. 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...the Windows Connect Now feature For Connect Now instructions, go to Section A3. For manual connection instructions, go to Section A1. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 5 English Section A. Wireless (access point) network Choose ONE method for entering wireless settings A1 SecureEasySetup Requires: ...
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... on your network does not support the use the printer, follow the instructions on page 12 to flash simultaneously three times. 6. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 7 When prompted, enter the network name of the wireless network, then do one of the Windows Connect Now feature...; To create the settings yourself, select the manual option. Follow the onscreen instructions. 2. Wait for the security settings. 3. Consult the configuration utility for the computer wireless network card or the network Wireless Access Point (WAP) for the printer lights to install the printer software on...
... on your network does not support the use the printer, follow the instructions on page 12 to flash simultaneously three times. 6. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 7 When prompted, enter the network name of the wireless network, then do one of the Windows Connect Now feature...; To create the settings yourself, select the manual option. Follow the onscreen instructions. 2. Wait for the security settings. 3. Consult the configuration utility for the computer wireless network card or the network Wireless Access Point (WAP) for the printer lights to install the printer software on...
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... an available Ethernet port on . b. 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 setup wizard prompts you to remove the cable. 1. English A3 Wireless: Using an Ethernet cable...
... an available Ethernet port on . b. 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 setup wizard prompts you to remove the cable. 1. English A3 Wireless: Using an Ethernet cable...
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English Macintosh users a. Double-click the HP Deskjet 6980 installer icon, and then follow the onscreen instructions. c. f. On the Connection Type screen, select Wireless Network (802.11), and then click Next. e. Insert the ... several screens to start the Wireless Configuration Wizard. h. b. On the Confirm or Change Settings screen, click the Change Settings button. i. On the Wireless (802.11) Interface screen, click the Start Wizard button to find the printer on the network. The printer embedded Web server (EWS) opens. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 9 d. On ...
English Macintosh users a. Double-click the HP Deskjet 6980 installer icon, and then follow the onscreen instructions. c. f. On the Connection Type screen, select Wireless Network (802.11), and then click Next. e. Insert the ... several screens to start the Wireless Configuration Wizard. h. b. On the Confirm or Change Settings screen, click the Change Settings button. i. On the Wireless (802.11) Interface screen, click the Start Wizard button to find the printer on the network. The printer embedded Web server (EWS) opens. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 9 d. On ...
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...k. Close Print Center (Mac OS X 10.2) or Printer Setup Utility (Mac OS X 10.3 or later). After the Wireless Configuration Wizard is finished, close the EWS. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the printer settings. the Discover button. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the printer software installation. Do one of Mac OS ... printer, follow the instructions on page 12 to install the printer software on the version of the following depending on each computer. 1H0P Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide English j. n.
...k. Close Print Center (Mac OS X 10.2) or Printer Setup Utility (Mac OS X 10.3 or later). After the Wireless Configuration Wizard is finished, close the EWS. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the printer settings. the Discover button. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the printer software installation. Do one of Mac OS ... printer, follow the instructions on page 12 to install the printer software on the version of the following depending on each computer. 1H0P Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide English j. n.