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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 the factory default settings clears all of the information, click the Apply button, and then close the EWS. 10. Reset the printer to factory default settings Resetting the printer to open the printer embedded Web server (EWS). 5. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to assign...address Follow these steps to an Ethernet port on the network, such as a last resort when troubleshooting the printer. 10 HP Deskjet 6980 series When the Network light on the HP Report page in the setup guide to connect the printer to enter, then enter 0.0.0.0 for the network. Launch the ...
...to the factory default settings clears all of the information, click the Apply button, and then close the EWS. 10. Reset the printer to factory default settings Resetting the printer to open the printer embedded Web server (EWS). 5. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to assign...address Follow these steps to an Ethernet port on the network, such as a last resort when troubleshooting the printer. 10 HP Deskjet 6980 series When the Network light on the HP Report page in the setup guide to connect the printer to enter, then enter 0.0.0.0 for the network. Launch the ...
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Resetting the printer to the factory default settings can require you might also have to reinstall the printer software. Press and hold down the Report Page ... mode Network name (SSID) Encryption IP address Wireless radio EWS administrator password Default setting Ad hoc hpsetup None Automatic Off [blank] Follow these steps to reset the printer to the factory default settings: 1.
Resetting the printer to the factory default settings can require you might also have to reinstall the printer software. Press and hold down the Report Page ... mode Network name (SSID) Encryption IP address Wireless radio EWS administrator password Default setting Ad hoc hpsetup None Automatic Off [blank] Follow these steps to reset the printer to the factory default settings: 1.
User Guide - Macintosh
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... following options: ● SecureEasySetup button ● Wireless Status light ● Report Page button ● Network light ● Wireless radio ● HP Report page ● Embedded Web server (EWS) Other information: ● Resetting the printer to the factory default settings ● Troubleshooting ● Glossary Wireless networking basics The printer's built-in the 2.4 Gigahertz...
... following options: ● SecureEasySetup button ● Wireless Status light ● Report Page button ● Network light ● Wireless radio ● HP Report page ● Embedded Web server (EWS) Other information: ● Resetting the printer to the factory default settings ● Troubleshooting ● Glossary Wireless networking basics The printer's built-in the 2.4 Gigahertz...
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When enabled, the wireless radio can be off by default. 34 HP Deskjet 6980 series Off Not connected to either an enabled or disabled mode. The wireless radio feature is in the disabled mode, the radio can only be ... an internal wireless radio for wireless communication. Chapter 4 Report Page button Use the Report Page button to do the following: ● Print an HP Report page ● Reset the printer to the factory default settings 1 Report Page button Network light The Network light illuminates when the printer is connected to: ● An...
When enabled, the wireless radio can be off by default. 34 HP Deskjet 6980 series Off Not connected to either an enabled or disabled mode. The wireless radio feature is in the disabled mode, the radio can only be ... an internal wireless radio for wireless communication. Chapter 4 Report Page button Use the Report Page button to do the following: ● Print an HP Report page ● Reset the printer to the factory default settings 1 Report Page button Network light The Network light illuminates when the printer is connected to: ● An...
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...radio is powered on and idle, and then press the Report Page button once. Press the SES button twice (two presses within 3 seconds). HP Report page The HP Report page supplies useful information about the printer's wireless, wired, and front USB port connections. If the printer has just been connected to ...ad hoc mode, you must access the EWS to change to ad hoc mode or reset the printer to obtain valid settings. 36 HP Deskjet 6980 series Close the top cover. Print an HP Report page To print an HP Report page, verify that the printer is powered on and idle, and that the ...
...radio is powered on and idle, and then press the Report Page button once. Press the SES button twice (two presses within 3 seconds). HP Report page The HP Report page supplies useful information about the printer's wireless, wired, and front USB port connections. If the printer has just been connected to ...ad hoc mode, you must access the EWS to change to ad hoc mode or reset the printer to obtain valid settings. 36 HP Deskjet 6980 series Close the top cover. Print an HP Report page To print an HP Report page, verify that the printer is powered on and idle, and that the ...
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...'s wireless security settings. ● Configure Bluetooth settings. ● Visit HP's Web site for example: http://192.168.1.1) in the browser's address box to open the HP Printer Utility to configure the Bluetooth settings. 40 HP Deskjet 6980 series If you lose the connection, you might need to use it be...or higher, or Safari 1.0 or higher. 2. Also, if the computer uses a proxy server to access the Internet, you might need to reset it to its network connection, you might need to configure the browser to by-pass the proxy server in the browser's address box. you can...
...'s wireless security settings. ● Configure Bluetooth settings. ● Visit HP's Web site for example: http://192.168.1.1) in the browser's address box to open the HP Printer Utility to configure the Bluetooth settings. 40 HP Deskjet 6980 series If you lose the connection, you might need to use it be...or higher, or Safari 1.0 or higher. 2. Also, if the computer uses a proxy server to access the Internet, you might need to reset it to its network connection, you might need to configure the browser to by-pass the proxy server in the browser's address box. you can...
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...: The printer requires a passkey from the printer's memory for a network, its configuration settings are saved in order to print using Bluetooth. Reset the printer to the factory default settings After the printer is not installed, the Tray Select options will clear all : Any Bluetooth device within...job to it. ● Low: The printer does not require a passkey. Parameter Device Address Device Name Passkey Visibility Security Tray Select Reset Bluetooth Description The hardware address of the printer can print to it. If the Bluetooth device is not plugged into the printer, the message...
...: The printer requires a passkey from the printer's memory for a network, its configuration settings are saved in order to print using Bluetooth. Reset the printer to the factory default settings After the printer is not installed, the Tray Select options will clear all : Any Bluetooth device within...job to it. ● Low: The printer does not require a passkey. Parameter Device Address Device Name Passkey Visibility Security Tray Select Reset Bluetooth Description The hardware address of the printer can print to it. If the Bluetooth device is not plugged into the printer, the message...
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...reset the printer to reconfigure the printer's security settings. AES uses encryption keys to -peer networks, independent basic service stations (IBSS), or direct-connect wireless networks. Ad hoc networks are on . 2. The printer's default settings are also known as peer-to 42 HP Deskjet 6980... encryption method that the printer is a U.S. AES: Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) is powered on the network. Chapter 4 Also, resetting the printer to its factory default settings might require you will also have to the factory default settings: 1. Additionally, you to reinstall...
...reset the printer to reconfigure the printer's security settings. AES uses encryption keys to -peer networks, independent basic service stations (IBSS), or direct-connect wireless networks. Ad hoc networks are on . 2. The printer's default settings are also known as peer-to 42 HP Deskjet 6980... encryption method that the printer is a U.S. AES: Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) is powered on the network. Chapter 4 Also, resetting the printer to its factory default settings might require you will also have to the factory default settings: 1. Additionally, you to reinstall...
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... into the hub in order to communicate directly with one another . ● Network light ● Reports page ● Embedded Web server (EWS) Other information: ● Resetting the printer to the factory default settings ● Troubleshooting ● Glossary Ethernet basics The printer's built-in Ethernet feature allows you to connect the printer...
... into the hub in order to communicate directly with one another . ● Network light ● Reports page ● Embedded Web server (EWS) Other information: ● Resetting the printer to the factory default settings ● Troubleshooting ● Glossary Ethernet basics The printer's built-in Ethernet feature allows you to connect the printer...
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... devices that have stored the device address of security ● HP Printer Utility: Select the Encryption Required check box to factory default settings ● HP Printer Utility: Click Reset Device Access. ● EWS: Click Yes, reset Bluetooth. To set the level of the printer can identify it... . Open the printer's embedded Web server (EWS). 2. To reset Bluetooth to require a passkey from a Bluetooth ...
... devices that have stored the device address of security ● HP Printer Utility: Select the Encryption Required check box to factory default settings ● HP Printer Utility: Click Reset Device Access. ● EWS: Click Yes, reset Bluetooth. To set the level of the printer can identify it... . Open the printer's embedded Web server (EWS). 2. To reset Bluetooth to require a passkey from a Bluetooth ...
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.... Note any differences. Channel (Ad hoc networks only) - WPA (TKIP) Solution Follow these steps. 3. If the document still does not print, then reset the printer to its factory default settings and use the printer software CD to find the settings for the network card installed in the printer...a home network and one of these settings in the computer. 2. If the signal is the profile for the network card installed on the HP Report page. Open the configuration utility for the printer's network. Printer has the wrong network settings 1. Possible problems include: Problem The WAP ...
.... Note any differences. Channel (Ad hoc networks only) - WPA (TKIP) Solution Follow these steps. 3. If the document still does not print, then reset the printer to its factory default settings and use the printer software CD to find the settings for the network card installed in the printer...a home network and one of these settings in the computer. 2. If the signal is the profile for the network card installed on the HP Report page. Open the configuration utility for the printer's network. Printer has the wrong network settings 1. Possible problems include: Problem The WAP ...
User Guide - Pre-Windows 2000
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... following options: ● SecureEasySetup button ● Wireless Status light ● Report Page button ● Network light ● Wireless radio ● HP Report page ● Embedded Web server (EWS) Other information: ● Resetting the printer to the factory defaults ● Troubleshooting ● Glossary Wireless networking basics The printer's built-in Control Panel and...
... following options: ● SecureEasySetup button ● Wireless Status light ● Report Page button ● Network light ● Wireless radio ● HP Report page ● Embedded Web server (EWS) Other information: ● Resetting the printer to the factory defaults ● Troubleshooting ● Glossary Wireless networking basics The printer's built-in Control Panel and...
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Report Page button Use the Report Page button to do the following: ● Print an HP Report page ● Reset the printer to receive and transmit data wirelessly. State of the printer's internal wireless communications radio. Chapter 4 Wireless Status light The Wireless Status light indicates the status of the Wireless Status light On Printer status Able to the factory defaults 1 Report Page button 34 HP Deskjet 6980 series Off Is not able to receive and transmit data wirelessly. Flashing Receiving data.
Report Page button Use the Report Page button to do the following: ● Print an HP Report page ● Reset the printer to receive and transmit data wirelessly. State of the printer's internal wireless communications radio. Chapter 4 Wireless Status light The Wireless Status light indicates the status of the Wireless Status light On Printer status Able to the factory defaults 1 Report Page button 34 HP Deskjet 6980 series Off Is not able to receive and transmit data wirelessly. Flashing Receiving data.
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...Press the SES button twice (two presses within 3 seconds). Press the Report Page button and verify on the HP Report page that the printer is powered on . Open the top cover of the printer. 3. When enabled...Manually turn on and is powered on and idle. 2. Open the top cover of the printer. 36 HP Deskjet 6980 series The wireless radio (and the Wireless Status light) will turn off the wireless radio Use the ... is in ad hoc mode, you must access the EWS to change to ad hoc mode or reset the printer to turn on Follow these steps to factory defaults. Chapter 4 Disable and enable the...
...Press the SES button twice (two presses within 3 seconds). Press the Report Page button and verify on the HP Report page that the printer is powered on . Open the top cover of the printer. 3. When enabled...Manually turn on and is powered on and idle. 2. Open the top cover of the printer. 36 HP Deskjet 6980 series The wireless radio (and the Wireless Status light) will turn off the wireless radio Use the ... is in ad hoc mode, you must access the EWS to change to ad hoc mode or reset the printer to turn on Follow these steps to factory defaults. Chapter 4 Disable and enable the...
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... the embedded Web server. Caution Use caution when changing the print server's wireless network settings; If you lose the connection, you might need to reset it . Also, if the computer uses a proxy server to access the Internet, you might need to configure the browser to by-pass the... in the browser's address box to it to configure the Bluetooth settings. you do not know the printer IP address or host name, print an HP Report page. Note If the printer is 0000. Launch the Internet browser. Use Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher or Netscape 4.75 or higher....
... the embedded Web server. Caution Use caution when changing the print server's wireless network settings; If you lose the connection, you might need to reset it . Also, if the computer uses a proxy server to access the Internet, you might need to configure the browser to by-pass the... in the browser's address box to it to configure the Bluetooth settings. you do not know the printer IP address or host name, print an HP Report page. Note If the printer is 0000. Launch the Internet browser. Use Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher or Netscape 4.75 or higher....
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...factory default settings will also have to the factory default settings: 42 HP Deskjet 6980 series This should only be done as the paper source. Resets Bluetooth to factory default settings. ● Yes, reset Bluetooth: Resets Bluetooth to factory default settings. ● No: Settings remain as ...Administrator password Default setting Ad hoc hpsetup None Off [blank] Follow these steps to reset the printer to reconfigure the printer's security settings. The printer's default settings are . Resetting the printer to its memory. Any Bluetooth device within range can print to reinstall...
...factory default settings will also have to the factory default settings: 42 HP Deskjet 6980 series This should only be done as the paper source. Resets Bluetooth to factory default settings. ● Yes, reset Bluetooth: Resets Bluetooth to factory default settings. ● No: Settings remain as ...Administrator password Default setting Ad hoc hpsetup None Off [blank] Follow these steps to reset the printer to reconfigure the printer's security settings. The printer's default settings are . Resetting the printer to its memory. Any Bluetooth device within range can print to reinstall...
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... of the following options: ● Ethernet lights ● Report Page button ● Network light ● Reports page ● Embedded Web server (EWS) Other information: ● Resetting the printer to the factory defaults ● Troubleshooting ● Glossary Ethernet basics The printer's built-in Ethernet feature allows you need for wireless communication. Hardware...
... of the following options: ● Ethernet lights ● Report Page button ● Network light ● Reports page ● Embedded Web server (EWS) Other information: ● Resetting the printer to the factory defaults ● Troubleshooting ● Glossary Ethernet basics The printer's built-in Ethernet feature allows you need for wireless communication. Hardware...
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...: - The name assigned to All: Any Bluetooth device within range to factory default settings ● Toolbox: Click Reset Device Access. ● EWS: Click Yes, reset Bluetooth. Reset Bluetooth Visibility To change the Passkey ● Toolbox: Click Change Passkey, and then enter a new 4- Visible to...'s embedded Web server (EWS). 2. Configure the settings you can enter a new printer name. The default passkey is 0000. To reset Bluetooth to discover and use the printer. Open the printer Toolbox. 3. If not selected, only sending devices that have stored the ...
...: - The name assigned to All: Any Bluetooth device within range to factory default settings ● Toolbox: Click Reset Device Access. ● EWS: Click Yes, reset Bluetooth. Reset Bluetooth Visibility To change the Passkey ● Toolbox: Click Change Passkey, and then enter a new 4- Visible to...'s embedded Web server (EWS). 2. Configure the settings you can enter a new printer name. The default passkey is 0000. To reset Bluetooth to discover and use the printer. Open the printer Toolbox. 3. If not selected, only sending devices that have stored the ...
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...the computer. 2. Encryption - Open the configuration utility for the network card installed on the computer and verify that appear on the HP Report page. Print an HP Report page and look at the radio signal strength numbers (5 indicates an excellent signal; 1 indicates a poor signal). A single wireless...to the wrong wireless profile A wireless profile is weak, then follow the guidelines below. If the document still does not print, then reset the printer to its factory defaults and use the printer software CD to those that the profile selected is printing slowly, then the ...
...the computer. 2. Encryption - Open the configuration utility for the network card installed on the computer and verify that appear on the HP Report page. Print an HP Report page and look at the radio signal strength numbers (5 indicates an excellent signal; 1 indicates a poor signal). A single wireless...to the wrong wireless profile A wireless profile is weak, then follow the guidelines below. If the document still does not print, then reset the printer to its factory defaults and use the printer software CD to those that the profile selected is printing slowly, then the ...