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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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... type of network the printer is connected to: ● Wired: The printer is connected to an Ethernet network. ● Wireless: The printer is connected to a wireless network. ● Disabled: The printer is not connected to help you might frequently need to know: General information General information ...is ready to print. ● Offline: The printer is not connected to obtain valid settings. Understand the HP Report page The HP Report page lists the following information that the printer is set up and connected to the network by following the instructions in the setup guide, several ...
... type of network the printer is connected to: ● Wired: The printer is connected to an Ethernet network. ● Wireless: The printer is connected to a wireless network. ● Disabled: The printer is not connected to help you might frequently need to know: General information General information ...is ready to print. ● Offline: The printer is not connected to obtain valid settings. Understand the HP Report page The HP Report page lists the following information that the printer is set up and connected to the network by following the instructions in the setup guide, several ...
Network Guide
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... on the network. This setting does not apply to identify the printer. mDNS The printer's mDNS service name on the network. Default Gateway The printer's gateway address. This name is not required. Chapter 1 (continued) Item Meaning URL The address to use in order to the printer's wireless connection: 4 HP Deskjet 6980 series This item might...
... on the network. This setting does not apply to identify the printer. mDNS The printer's mDNS service name on the network. Default Gateway The printer's gateway address. This name is not required. Chapter 1 (continued) Item Meaning URL The address to use in order to the printer's wireless connection: 4 HP Deskjet 6980 series This item might...
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...5: 5 indicates an excellent signal; 1 indicates a poor signal. ● Not applicable: The printer is set to ad hoc communication mode or the wireless network is disabled. This setting applies only to an Ethernet network. Network Guide 5 Not applicable means that can be used with WPA. ... mode to which the printer is configured. ● Infrastructure ● Ad hoc Network Name The SSID setting to reduce interference. Channel One of the Wireless Access Point (WAP) for authentication. ● WPA-PSK: Authentication that the printer is connected to infrastructure...
...5: 5 indicates an excellent signal; 1 indicates a poor signal. ● Not applicable: The printer is set to ad hoc communication mode or the wireless network is disabled. This setting applies only to an Ethernet network. Network Guide 5 Not applicable means that can be used with WPA. ... mode to which the printer is configured. ● Infrastructure ● Ad hoc Network Name The SSID setting to reduce interference. Channel One of the Wireless Access Point (WAP) for authentication. ● WPA-PSK: Authentication that the printer is connected to infrastructure...
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... ● Configure the printer's wireless security settings. ● Configure Bluetooth settings. ● Visit HP's Web site for support information and to purchase supplies. This item might be requested by HP Service and Support. ● ...wireless networks and PictBridge connections: Item Total Packets Transmitted Total Packets Received PictBridge Status PictBridge Last Error Meaning Number of packets received without error. Before using the printer's internal Web page, verify that the printer and the computer are powered on and connected to the network. 6 HP Deskjet 6980...
... ● Configure the printer's wireless security settings. ● Configure Bluetooth settings. ● Visit HP's Web site for support information and to purchase supplies. This item might be requested by HP Service and Support. ● ...wireless networks and PictBridge connections: Item Total Packets Transmitted Total Packets Received PictBridge Status PictBridge Last Error Meaning Number of packets received without error. Before using the printer's internal Web page, verify that the printer and the computer are powered on and connected to the network. 6 HP Deskjet 6980...
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...Enter the printer URL in the browser address box, and then press Enter. If either of these steps to print an HP Report page. 2. Follow these conditions is something other than http://0.0.0.0 and that the subnet mask matches that of the computer...Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher, Netscape 4.75 or higher, or Safari 1.0 or higher. 4. Change wireless security settings If you change the wireless security settings for the wireless network, you must reconfigure the printer with the new settings. Press the printer Report Page button to open the printer's internal Web page: 1.
...Enter the printer URL in the browser address box, and then press Enter. If either of these steps to print an HP Report page. 2. Follow these conditions is something other than http://0.0.0.0 and that the subnet mask matches that of the computer...Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher, Netscape 4.75 or higher, or Safari 1.0 or higher. 4. Change wireless security settings If you change the wireless security settings for the wireless network, you must reconfigure the printer with the new settings. Press the printer Report Page button to open the printer's internal Web page: 1.
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... page 6. 3. Configure the printer for the network Wireless Access Point (WAP) to find the following settings: ● Network name (SSID) ● The new wireless security settings: - Chapter 1 Get started Before reconfiguring the printer...wireless security settings: 1. On the Wireless Setup tab, click the Start Wizard button. 6. 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...
... page 6. 3. Configure the printer for the network Wireless Access Point (WAP) to find the following settings: ● Network name (SSID) ● The new wireless security settings: - Chapter 1 Get started Before reconfiguring the printer...wireless security settings: 1. On the Wireless Setup tab, click the Start Wizard button. 6. 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...
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... addresses assigned by the network. Note If you are connecting the printer to the printer in the address box to the factory default settings clears all of the printer is turned on the front of the information, click the Apply button, and then close the EWS. 10... the printer. 10 HP Deskjet 6980 series Note After installing the printer software, re-enable the software firewall on the HP Report page. 4. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to the network. Launch the computer Internet browser, and then enter the printer URL listed on a Wireless Access Point (WAP),...
... addresses assigned by the network. Note If you are connecting the printer to the printer in the address box to the factory default settings clears all of the printer is turned on the front of the information, click the Apply button, and then close the EWS. 10... the printer. 10 HP Deskjet 6980 series Note After installing the printer software, re-enable the software firewall on the HP Report page. 4. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to the network. Launch the computer Internet browser, and then enter the printer URL listed on a Wireless Access Point (WAP),...
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... times. 4. Network Guide 11 Release the Report Page button. Resetting the printer to the factory default settings can require you might also have to reconfigure the printer security settings. While holding down the Report Page button. 3. Verify that the printer is powered on. 2. The... printer default settings are: Option Communication 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 ...
... times. 4. Network Guide 11 Release the Report Page button. Resetting the printer to the factory default settings can require you might also have to reconfigure the printer security settings. While holding down the Report Page button. 3. Verify that the printer is powered on. 2. The... printer default settings are: Option Communication 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 ...
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...MAC address for the network. The printer is not operating near the wireless network. ● Compare the printer wireless settings to print an HP Report page. Check the settings displayed on the HP Report page against the wireless settings for the printer. Use the Ethernet cable to connect the printer to... Wireless Access Point (WAP) filters by MAC address If the network WAP or router filters network devices by MAC address, then follow these steps: 1. Open the configuration utility for the WAP or router. 3. Find the settings that came with the WAP or router. 16 HP Deskjet 6980 ...
...MAC address for the network. The printer is not operating near the wireless network. ● Compare the printer wireless settings to print an HP Report page. Check the settings displayed on the HP Report page against the wireless settings for the printer. Use the Ethernet cable to connect the printer to... Wireless Access Point (WAP) filters by MAC address If the network WAP or router filters network devices by MAC address, then follow these steps: 1. Open the configuration utility for the WAP or router. 3. Find the settings that came with the WAP or router. 16 HP Deskjet 6980 ...
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... 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. On the EWS, click the Networking tab. 4. After the wireless setup wizard has finished, close the EWS, and then disconnect the Ethernet cable. Connect the...
... 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. On the EWS, click the Networking tab. 4. After the wireless setup wizard has finished, close the EWS, and then disconnect the Ethernet cable. Connect the...
Setup Guide
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... rear door and attach accessories 1 2 HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 1 Additional equipment needed . If you have connection problems during setup, see the "Troubleshooting a wireless connection" or "Troubleshooting an Ethernet connection" section of your computer. English Start here Follow these steps to set up the hardware and connect the HP Deskjet printer to the network or directly...
... rear door and attach accessories 1 2 HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 1 Additional equipment needed . If you have connection problems during setup, see the "Troubleshooting a wireless connection" or "Troubleshooting an Ethernet connection" section of your computer. English Start here Follow these steps to set up the hardware and connect the HP Deskjet printer to the network or directly...
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... 2 and a USB flash drive to use the Windows Connect Now feature For Connect Now instructions, go to Section A3. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 5 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...
... 2 and a USB flash drive to use the Windows Connect Now feature For Connect Now instructions, go to Section A3. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 5 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...
Setup Guide
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... the printer, follow the onscreen instructions. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to set and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security is successful when both the Wireless Status light and the Network light on the printer front panel transition from...and then follow the instructions 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 up a wireless network connection using SecureEasySetup: 1. English A1 Wireless: SecureEasySetup Follow these steps to complete the software ...
... the printer, follow the onscreen instructions. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to set and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security is successful when both the Wireless Status light and the Network light on the printer front panel transition from...and then follow the instructions 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 up a wireless network connection using SecureEasySetup: 1. English A1 Wireless: SecureEasySetup Follow these steps to complete the software ...
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...to flash simultaneously three times. 6. If you are prompted to configure the printer for the security settings. 3. From Windows Control Panel, click Wireless Network Setup Wizard. Follow the onscreen instructions. 2. Plug the USB drive into the front USB ...Wireless Network Setup Wizard. 7. Follow the onscreen instructions until you have additional computers on your network does not support the use of the following tasks: • To let Windows create the settings, select the automatic option. • To create the settings yourself, select the manual option. HP Deskjet 6980...
...to flash simultaneously three times. 6. If you are prompted to configure the printer for the security settings. 3. From Windows Control Panel, click Wireless Network Setup Wizard. Follow the onscreen instructions. 2. Plug the USB drive into the front USB ...Wireless Network Setup Wizard. 7. Follow the onscreen instructions until you have additional computers on your network does not support the use of the following tasks: • To let Windows create the settings, select the automatic option. • To create the settings yourself, select the manual option. HP Deskjet 6980...
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...), and then click Next. d. Proceed through the next several screens to start the Wireless Configuration Wizard. On the Confirm or Change Settings screen, click the Change Settings button. Under the Connections heading, click Wireless (802.11). HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 9 Double-click the HP Deskjet 6980 installer icon, and then follow the onscreen instructions. e. f. b. The printer embedded Web...
...), and then click Next. d. Proceed through the next several screens to start the Wireless Configuration Wizard. On the Confirm or Change Settings screen, click the Change Settings button. Under the Connections heading, click Wireless (802.11). HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 9 Double-click the HP Deskjet 6980 installer icon, and then follow the onscreen instructions. e. f. b. The printer embedded Web...
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... 10.2.3 and later Mac OS X 10.2.2 and earlier Section B. After the Wireless Configuration Wizard is finished, close the EWS. Click Add Printer. Ethernet (wired) network Select Rendezvous (renamed Select HP IP Printing, and then click Bonjour in Mac OS X 10.4). o. k.... On the Confirm or Change Settings screen, click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions 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 p. q. r. Do one of ...
... 10.2.3 and later Mac OS X 10.2.2 and earlier Section B. After the Wireless Configuration Wizard is finished, close the EWS. Click Add Printer. Ethernet (wired) network Select Rendezvous (renamed Select HP IP Printing, and then click Bonjour in Mac OS X 10.4). o. k.... On the Confirm or Change Settings screen, click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions 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 p. q. r. Do one of ...
User Guide - Macintosh
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Chapter 4 Mixed wired and wireless networks Wireless devices often exist on the laptop: ● at_work: Contains the network settings for the office wireless network ● at_home: Contains the network settings for the home wireless network 24 HP Deskjet 6980 series For example, a mixed wired and wireless network can consist of wireless settings. The WAP then wirelessly transmits the print job to the WAP. Example...
Chapter 4 Mixed wired and wireless networks Wireless devices often exist on the laptop: ● at_work: Contains the network settings for the office wireless network ● at_home: Contains the network settings for the home wireless network 24 HP Deskjet 6980 series For example, a mixed wired and wireless network can consist of wireless settings. The WAP then wirelessly transmits the print job to the WAP. Example...
User Guide - Pre-Windows 2000
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... work and at home Each network has a unique set of wireless settings. For example, a mixed wired and wireless network can consist of the following wireless profiles on the laptop: ● at_work: Contains the network settings for the office wireless network ● at_home: Contains the network settings for the home wireless network Wireless network location Office Profile at_work ● Network name...
... work and at home Each network has a unique set of wireless settings. For example, a mixed wired and wireless network can consist of the following wireless profiles on the laptop: ● at_work: Contains the network settings for the office wireless network ● at_home: Contains the network settings for the home wireless network Wireless network location Office Profile at_work ● Network name...
User Guide - Windows 2000
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Wireless profiles A wireless profile is a set of network settings unique to have wireless profiles for several wireless networks. Example A person uses the same wireless-enabled laptop at work , and another wireless network at home. Many wireless devices have one wireless profile. The printer only supports one wireless network at work and at home Each network has a unique set of wireless settings. For example, a mixed wired...
Wireless profiles A wireless profile is a set of network settings unique to have wireless profiles for several wireless networks. Example A person uses the same wireless-enabled laptop at work , and another wireless network at home. Many wireless devices have one wireless profile. The printer only supports one wireless network at work and at home Each network has a unique set of wireless settings. For example, a mixed wired...