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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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...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. ● Lost connection: If the printer is connected to ...key(s) - Open the printer embedded Web server (EWS). Problem Unfortunately, a software firewall can cause two problems when using the printer on a wired or wireless network. ● Failed installation: A software firewall can prevent the computer from finding the printer on the computer. 8 HP Deskjet 6980 series
...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. ● Lost connection: If the printer is connected to ...key(s) - Open the printer embedded Web server (EWS). Problem Unfortunately, a software firewall can cause two problems when using the printer on a wired or wireless network. ● Failed installation: A software firewall can prevent the computer from finding the printer on the computer. 8 HP Deskjet 6980 series
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... 9 Temporarily disable the software firewall before installation Before assigning the printer a static IP address and then installing the printer software on a computer, temporarily disable the software firewall on a computer. 2. Temporarily disabling the software firewall before installing the printer software on the computer. For...the network assigns to devices on the network. Whenever the software firewall is disabled, HP strongly recommends that came with the network router or switch. After the printer software is disabled, disconnect the computer or router from the Internet...
... 9 Temporarily disable the software firewall before installation Before assigning the printer a static IP address and then installing the printer software on a computer, temporarily disable the software firewall on a computer. 2. Temporarily disabling the software firewall before installing the printer software on the computer. For...the network assigns to devices on the network. Whenever the software firewall is disabled, HP strongly recommends that came with the network router or switch. After the printer software is disabled, disconnect the computer or router from the Internet...
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... with the software firewall. Note After installing the printer software, re-enable the software firewall on the HP Report page. 4. Note Remember, the static IP address must be done as an available Ethernet port on the network, such as a last resort when troubleshooting the printer. 10 HP Deskjet 6980 series Use an... Ethernet cable to connect the printer to the printer in the list of the printer is turned on the HP Report page in the setup guide to connect the printer to enter,...
... with the software firewall. Note After installing the printer software, re-enable the software firewall on the HP Report page. 4. Note Remember, the static IP address must be done as an available Ethernet port on the network, such as a last resort when troubleshooting the printer. 10 HP Deskjet 6980 series Use an... Ethernet cable to connect the printer to the printer in the list of the printer is turned on the HP Report page in the setup guide to connect the printer to enter,...
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...powered on. ● The printer is powered on, paper is loaded in the In tray, and the print cartridges are correctly installed. ● All applications, including virus protection programs and personal firewalls, are closed or disabled. Network Guide 13 Connect the Ethernet... the Network light Check the Network light on the front of the above, try running the installation wizard again. 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 connected...
...powered on. ● The printer is powered on, paper is loaded in the In tray, and the print cartridges are correctly installed. ● All applications, including virus protection programs and personal firewalls, are closed or disabled. Network Guide 13 Connect the Ethernet... the Network light Check the Network light on the front of the above, try running the installation wizard again. 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 connected...
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... set of the printer to disable the firewall during the printer software installation process. Type ipconfig at the command prompt, and then press Enter. 14 HP Deskjet 6980 series Then try one of a larger network. If the computer has a software firewall other than the printer, the software installation can prevent the computer from finding the printer on the...
... set of the printer to disable the firewall during the printer software installation process. Type ipconfig at the command prompt, and then press Enter. 14 HP Deskjet 6980 series Then try one of a larger network. If the computer has a software firewall other than the printer, the software installation can prevent the computer from finding the printer on the...
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... the printer If the network uses DHCP or AutoIP to assign IP addresses to network devices, then a software firewall installed on the computer might have changed If any of the settings displayed on the HP Report page do one of these steps: 1. If each of the above conditions is...Access Point or router. 2. For help opening the EWS, see the printer online user's guide installed on the computer. The printer can support WEP authentication, WPA-AES, and WPA-TKIP. After software installation Printer does not print If the printer does not print, verify the following: ● The printer...
... the printer If the network uses DHCP or AutoIP to assign IP addresses to network devices, then a software firewall installed on the computer might have changed If any of the settings displayed on the HP Report page do one of these steps: 1. If each of the above conditions is...Access Point or router. 2. For help opening the EWS, see the printer online user's guide installed on the computer. The printer can support WEP authentication, WPA-AES, and WPA-TKIP. After software installation Printer does not print If the printer does not print, verify the following: ● The printer...
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Type ipconfig at the command prompt, and then press Enter. Chapter 2 Note The software firewall included with Windows XP does not interfere with the connection to disable the firewall during software installation or assign the printer a static IP address. If the computer is on a different subnet than the ... the computer are 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 If the computer and the printer are not on the same subnet, move the printer to communicate. For ...
Type ipconfig at the command prompt, and then press Enter. Chapter 2 Note The software firewall included with Windows XP does not interfere with the connection to disable the firewall during software installation or assign the printer a static IP address. If the computer is on a different subnet than the ... the computer are 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 If the computer and the printer are not on the same subnet, move the printer to communicate. For ...
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... front of the printer. The computer cannot find the printer If you are unable to install the printer software on the computer or discover the printer, verify the following before investigating any software firewall running on the computer Network Guide 21 Verify that the cable connections are secure....or router is powered on. ● The printer is powered on, paper is not connected to print an HP Report page. Check the Network light Check the Network light on the front of the following problems can occur during software installation. Then try one of the printer to the network.
... front of the printer. The computer cannot find the printer If you are unable to install the printer software on the computer or discover the printer, verify the following before investigating any software firewall running on the computer Network Guide 21 Verify that the cable connections are secure....or router is powered on. ● The printer is powered on, paper is not connected to print an HP Report page. Check the Network light Check the Network light on the front of the following problems can occur during software installation. Then try one of the printer to the network.
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... Airport in the IP addresses are not identical, then the printer and the computer are not on different subnets. 22 HP Deskjet 6980 series Before installing the printer software on a computer, temporarily disable the software firewall on the computer, re-enable the firewall. For instructions about connecting the printer to Configure the printer for help in...
... Airport in the IP addresses are not identical, then the printer and the computer are not on different subnets. 22 HP Deskjet 6980 series Before installing the printer software on a computer, temporarily disable the software firewall on the computer, re-enable the firewall. For instructions about connecting the printer to Configure the printer for help in...
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... which you are attempting to print. ● The network is operational and the network hub, switch, or router is not connected to print an HP Report page. After software installation Printer does not print If the printer does not print, verify the following: ● The printer is loaded with paper. ● The printer... Status lights on the front of the printer. Verify that the cable connections are secure. For further troubleshooting information, see the printer online user's guide installed on the same subnet. 2 The computer and the printer are on the computer.
... which you are attempting to print. ● The network is operational and the network hub, switch, or router is not connected to print an HP Report page. After software installation Printer does not print If the printer does not print, verify the following: ● The printer is loaded with paper. ● The printer... Status lights on the front of the printer. Verify that the cable connections are secure. For further troubleshooting information, see the printer online user's guide installed on the same subnet. 2 The computer and the printer are on the computer.
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... are 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 If the network uses DHCP or AutoIP to assign IP addresses to network devices, then a software firewall installed on the computer might not...
... are 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 If the network uses DHCP or AutoIP to assign IP addresses to network devices, then a software firewall installed on the computer might not...
Setup Guide
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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, go to Section A1. 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: • ...
...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, go to Section A1. 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: • ...
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... in the computer CD-ROM, and then follow the instructions on page 12 to complete the software installation. If you have additional computers on your network that will use the printer, follow the onscreen instructions. 5. The network name, ...security 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 Follow the onscreen instructions to install the printer software on the printer front panel transition from blinking to set up a wireless network connection using SecureEasySetup:...
... in the computer CD-ROM, and then follow the instructions on page 12 to complete the software installation. If you have additional computers on your network that will use the printer, follow the onscreen instructions. 5. The network name, ...security 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 Follow the onscreen instructions to install the printer software on the printer front panel transition from blinking to set up a wireless network connection using SecureEasySetup:...
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...and then click Next. 9. Follow the onscreen instructions until you must select the manual option. Follow the onscreen instructions to install the printer software on each computer. English A2 Wireless: Connect Now Follow these steps to use the Windows Connect Now feature and a USB... security settings. With the printer powered on your network does not support the use the printer, follow the onscreen instructions. 8. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 7 From Windows Control Panel, click Wireless Network Setup Wizard. When prompted, enter the network name of the wireless...
...and then click Next. 9. Follow the onscreen instructions until you must select the manual option. Follow the onscreen instructions to install the printer software on each computer. English A2 Wireless: Connect Now Follow these steps to use the Windows Connect Now feature and a USB... security settings. With the printer powered on your network does not support the use the printer, follow the onscreen instructions. 8. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 7 From Windows Control Panel, click Wireless Network Setup Wizard. When prompted, enter the network name of the wireless...
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Install the printer software. c. If not, check the cable connections. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to an Ethernet port on the network, such as an available Ethernet port on . b. Verify ... for wireless communication, the setup wizard prompts you to remove the cable. 1. 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 On the Connection Type screen, select Wireless, and then click Next. Windows users a. English A3 Wireless: Using an Ethernet cable...
Install the printer software. c. If not, check the cable connections. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to an Ethernet port on the network, such as an available Ethernet port on . b. Verify ... for wireless communication, the setup wizard prompts you to remove the cable. 1. 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 On the Connection Type screen, select Wireless, and then click Next. Windows users a. English A3 Wireless: Using an Ethernet cable...
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... printer software CD in the computer CD-ROM drive, and then double-click the CD desktop icon. Proceed through the next several screens to start the Wireless Configuration Wizard. i. English Macintosh users a. On the Change Settings screen, click the Change Settings button. On the EWS, click the Networking tab. f. h. HP Deskjet 6980 Series..., select Wireless Network (802.11), and then click Next. On the Confirm or Change Settings screen, click the Change Settings button. Double-click the HP Deskjet 6980 installer icon, and then follow the onscreen instructions. g.
... printer software CD in the computer CD-ROM drive, and then double-click the CD desktop icon. Proceed through the next several screens to start the Wireless Configuration Wizard. i. English Macintosh users a. On the Change Settings screen, click the Change Settings button. On the EWS, click the Networking tab. f. h. HP Deskjet 6980 Series..., select Wireless Network (802.11), and then click Next. On the Confirm or Change Settings screen, click the Change Settings button. Double-click the HP Deskjet 6980 installer icon, and then follow the onscreen instructions. g.
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...printer software installation. On the Add Printer screen, click Open Print Center (Mac OS X 10.2) or Open Printer Setup Utility (Mac OS X 10.3 or later). r. English j. k. On the Confirm or Change Settings screen, click Next. Do one of the following depending on each computer. 1H0P Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide HP Deskjet 6980 ...X 10.3 or later). Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the printer settings. Click Add Printer. l. o. Ethernet (wired) network Select Rendezvous (renamed Select HP IP Printing, and then click Bonjour in Mac OS X 10.4).
...printer software installation. On the Add Printer screen, click Open Print Center (Mac OS X 10.2) or Open Printer Setup Utility (Mac OS X 10.3 or later). r. English j. k. On the Confirm or Change Settings screen, click Next. Do one of the following depending on each computer. 1H0P Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide HP Deskjet 6980 ...X 10.3 or later). Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the printer settings. Click Add Printer. l. o. Ethernet (wired) network Select Rendezvous (renamed Select HP IP Printing, and then click Bonjour in Mac OS X 10.4).
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... with the USB cable. Note: A network cable and a USB cable cannot be used at the same time. 2. Insert the printer software CD in the computer CD-ROM drive, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Ethernet (wired) network 1. Verify that the Network icon is... 12 to set up additional computers. Windows XP: During installation, when prompted, select hpfipna.inf. Wait for a Wizard screen. 2. Insert the printer software CD in the computer CD-ROM drive, and then follow the onscreen instructions. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 11 If not, check the cable connections...
... with the USB cable. Note: A network cable and a USB cable cannot be used at the same time. 2. Insert the printer software CD in the computer CD-ROM drive, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Ethernet (wired) network 1. Verify that the Network icon is... 12 to set up additional computers. Windows XP: During installation, when prompted, select hpfipna.inf. Wait for a Wizard screen. 2. Insert the printer software CD in the computer CD-ROM drive, and then follow the onscreen instructions. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 11 If not, check the cable connections...
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... the same subnet • Be on the same channel • Have the same wireless security settings 1H2P Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide Once you have additional computers on your network, install the printer software on each computer that you choose the connection type between the network and your printer (not between... a wireless network or can be used when no wireless network exists. Make sure that will discover the SSID (network name) of the existing network. English Install software on additional computers If you add additional computers.
... the same subnet • Be on the same channel • Have the same wireless security settings 1H2P Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide Once you have additional computers on your network, install the printer software on each computer that you choose the connection type between the network and your printer (not between... a wireless network or can be used when no wireless network exists. Make sure that will discover the SSID (network name) of the existing network. English Install software on additional computers If you add additional computers.