Network Guide
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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 an Ethernet network. ● Wireless: The printer is connected to a wireless network. ● Disabled: The printer is not connected to obtain valid settings. 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 frequently need to know: General information General information applies to both Ethernet and wireless networks: Item Network ...
...to an Ethernet network. ● Wireless: The printer is connected to a wireless network. ● Disabled: The printer is not connected to obtain valid settings. 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 frequently need to know: General information General information applies to both Ethernet and wireless networks: Item Network ...
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... 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 Configure the printer Follow these steps to enter the new settings and finish...the network even if the printer software has been successfully installed on the network during the printer software installation process. On the Wireless Setup tab, click the Start Wizard button. 6. Open the printer embedded Web server (EWS). Note Windows XP has 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 Configure the printer Follow these steps to enter the new settings and finish...the network even if the printer software has been successfully installed on the network during the printer software installation process. On the Wireless Setup tab, click the Start Wizard button. 6. Open the printer embedded Web server (EWS). Note Windows XP has a software ...
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... HP Deskjet 6980 series Chapter 1 Assign the static IP address Follow these steps to the network. After entering all the settings from the printer memory for each item. 8. After assigning the printer a static IP address, follow the printer software installation instructions in the list of the following options: - Also, if you assigned to a wireless...
... HP Deskjet 6980 series Chapter 1 Assign the static IP address Follow these steps to the network. After entering all the settings from the printer memory for each item. 8. After assigning the printer a static IP address, follow the printer software installation instructions in the list of the following options: - Also, if you assigned to a wireless...
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...the installation wizard. When prompted during the installation, remove the Ethernet cable. Check the Network light Check the Network light on a wireless network. Network Guide 13 Use an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to the computer and the printer are secure. ● The... not connected to the printer, and then after the Ethernet cable has been removed. 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 to the network. Connect ...
...the installation wizard. When prompted during the installation, remove the Ethernet cable. Check the Network light Check the Network light on a wireless network. Network Guide 13 Use an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to the computer and the printer are secure. ● The... not connected to the printer, and then after the Ethernet cable has been removed. 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 to the network. Connect ...
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Open the Network control panel. 2. Select Airport in the Show drop-down list, and then click TCP/IP. The printer cannot communicate over a wireless connection if the network cable is not connected to the network. If the computer and the printer are on the front of the printer. Verify ... a Mac OS X computer: 1. If the Network light is not illuminated, the printer is connected 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, move the printer...
Open the Network control panel. 2. Select Airport in the Show drop-down list, and then click TCP/IP. The printer cannot communicate over a wireless connection if the network cable is not connected to the network. If the computer and the printer are on the front of the printer. Verify ... a Mac OS X computer: 1. If the Network light is not illuminated, the printer is connected 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, move the printer...
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... to the network wireless settings Press the Report Page button on the front of the WAP or computer. - Find the settings that came with the WAP or router. 16 HP Deskjet 6980 series Use the Ethernet cable to connect the printer to the network, rerun the setup wizard, and then... enter the correct network wireless settings to print an HP Report page. Open the configuration utility for the printer. Find the...
... to the network wireless settings Press the Report Page button on the front of the WAP or computer. - Find the settings that came with the WAP or router. 16 HP Deskjet 6980 series Use the Ethernet cable to connect the printer to the network, rerun the setup wizard, and then... enter the correct network wireless settings to print an HP Report page. Open the configuration utility for the printer. Find the...
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...can support WEP authentication, WPA-AES, and WPA-TKIP. For an infrastructure network: connect the Ethernet cable to run the wireless setup wizard. 6. Click the Wireless Setup button to the Wireless Access Point or router. 2. If each of the above conditions is connected must be set up to the printer Ethernet port...the computer. On the EWS, click the Networking tab. 4. The network to which you changed If any of the settings displayed on the HP Report page do one of these steps: 1. For help opening the EWS, see the printer online user's guide installed on the computer. ...
...can support WEP authentication, WPA-AES, and WPA-TKIP. For an infrastructure network: connect the Ethernet cable to run the wireless setup wizard. 6. Click the Wireless Setup button to the Wireless Access Point or router. 2. If each of the above conditions is connected must be set up to the printer Ethernet port...the computer. On the EWS, click the Networking tab. 4. The network to which you changed If any of the settings displayed on the HP Report page do one of these steps: 1. For help opening the EWS, see the printer online user's guide installed on the computer. ...
Setup Guide
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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. Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory (duplexer) 250-Sheet Plain... 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 ...
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. Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory (duplexer) 250-Sheet Plain... 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 ...
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... Section B on page 11 for instructions. 4HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide English ᕩ Choose ONE connection type (A, B, or C) Note: If you have an access point, but you want to connect the printer directly to one computer. For a USB connection, go to the network. A: Wireless (access point) connection Use this connection type...
... Section B on page 11 for instructions. 4HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide English ᕩ Choose ONE connection type (A, B, or C) Note: If you have an access point, but you want to connect the printer directly to one computer. For a USB connection, go to the network. A: Wireless (access point) connection Use this connection type...
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OR A3 Using an Ethernet cable If your wireless access point. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 5 Wireless (access point) network Choose ONE method for entering wireless settings A1 SecureEasySetup Requires: Access point with your access point does not support either .... 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...
OR A3 Using an Ethernet cable If your wireless access point. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 5 Wireless (access point) network Choose ONE method for entering wireless settings A1 SecureEasySetup Requires: Access point with your access point does not support either .... 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...
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.... 5. Insert the printer software CD in the computer CD-ROM, and then follow the instructions on each computer. 6HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide The SecureEasySetup connection is now set up a wireless network connection using SecureEasySetup: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the software installation. Push the SecureEasySetup button on the printer...
.... 5. Insert the printer software CD in the computer CD-ROM, and then follow the instructions on each computer. 6HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide The SecureEasySetup connection is now set up a wireless network connection using SecureEasySetup: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the software installation. Push the SecureEasySetup button on the printer...
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...• To create the settings yourself, select the manual option. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Wireless Network Setup Wizard. 7. English A2 Wireless: Connect Now Follow these steps to use the Windows Connect Now feature and a USB drive to remove the... the computer wireless network card or the network Wireless Access Point (WAP) for the printer lights to install the printer software on your wireless network: A2 1. On the Connection Type screen, select Wireless, and then click Next. 9. Wait for the security settings. 3. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 7
...• To create the settings yourself, select the manual option. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Wireless Network Setup Wizard. 7. English A2 Wireless: Connect Now Follow these steps to use the Windows Connect Now feature and a USB drive to remove the... the computer wireless network card or the network Wireless Access Point (WAP) for the printer lights to install the printer software on your wireless network: A2 1. On the Connection Type screen, select Wireless, and then click Next. 9. Wait for the security settings. 3. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 7
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...to temporarily connect an Ethernet cable to configure the printer for wireless communication, the setup wizard prompts you to remove the cable. 1. On the Connection Type screen, select Wireless, and then click Next. If not, check the cable ...connections. 3. b. Insert the printer software CD in the computer CD-ROM, and then follow the onscreen instructions. 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...
...to temporarily connect an Ethernet cable to configure the printer for wireless communication, the setup wizard prompts you to remove the cable. 1. On the Connection Type screen, select Wireless, and then click Next. If not, check the cable ...connections. 3. b. Insert the printer software CD in the computer CD-ROM, and then follow the onscreen instructions. 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...
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... click Next. Under the Connections heading, click Wireless (802.11). HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 9 Proceed through the next several screens to start the Wireless Configuration Wizard. c. On the Wireless (802.11) Interface screen, click the Start Wizard button to find the printer on the network. Double-click the HP Deskjet 6980 installer icon, and then follow the onscreen...
... click Next. Under the Connections heading, click Wireless (802.11). HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 9 Proceed through the next several screens to start the Wireless Configuration Wizard. c. On the Wireless (802.11) Interface screen, click the Start Wizard button to find the printer on the network. Double-click the HP Deskjet 6980 installer icon, and then follow the onscreen...
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...Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide p. q. If you are using: Mac OS X 10.2.3 and later Mac OS X 10.2.2 and earlier Section B. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the printer settings. n. Close Print Center (Mac OS X 10.2) or Printer Setup Utility (Mac OS X 10.3 or later). After the Wireless... screen, click Open Print Center (Mac OS X 10.2) or Open Printer Setup Utility (Mac OS X 10.3 or later). o. Ethernet (wired) network Select Rendezvous (renamed Select HP IP Printing, and then click Bonjour in Mac OS X 10.4). r. k....
...Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide p. q. If you are using: Mac OS X 10.2.3 and later Mac OS X 10.2.2 and earlier Section B. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the printer settings. n. Close Print Center (Mac OS X 10.2) or Printer Setup Utility (Mac OS X 10.3 or later). After the Wireless... screen, click Open Print Center (Mac OS X 10.2) or Open Printer Setup Utility (Mac OS X 10.3 or later). o. Ethernet (wired) network Select Rendezvous (renamed Select HP IP Printing, and then click Bonjour in Mac OS X 10.4). r. k....
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...between the network and your printer (not between a computer and the printer without a wireless hub or router. Wireless ad hoc network setup An ad hoc wireless network is a direct wireless connection between your printer on the network, you will discover the SSID (network name...Select Wired if the printer is connected to the network with a wireless connection. Once you have additional computers on your network, install the printer software on the same channel • Have the same wireless security settings 1H2P Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide
...between the network and your printer (not between a computer and the printer without a wireless hub or router. Wireless ad hoc network setup An ad hoc wireless network is a direct wireless connection between your printer on the network, you will discover the SSID (network name...Select Wired if the printer is connected to the network with a wireless connection. Once you have additional computers on your network, install the printer software on the same channel • Have the same wireless security settings 1H2P Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide
User Guide - Macintosh
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Open the printer's embedded Web server (EWS). 3. Use the Wireless Setup wizard on the back of your printer. Verify that the cable does not ...the settings of the USB cable is turned on your computer. Click the Networking tab, and then click Wireless (802.11) under the Connections heading. 4. Check the printer lights The printer lights indicate the printer status... not be replaced. Also verify that the USB cable is securely plugged into the USB port on the Wireless Setup tab to change the printer's settings to the printer and plugged into a USB port on . After the...
Open the printer's embedded Web server (EWS). 3. Use the Wireless Setup wizard on the back of your printer. Verify that the cable does not ...the settings of the USB cable is turned on your computer. Click the Networking tab, and then click Wireless (802.11) under the Connections heading. 4. Check the printer lights The printer lights indicate the printer status... not be replaced. Also verify that the USB cable is securely plugged into the USB port on the Wireless Setup tab to change the printer's settings to the printer and plugged into a USB port on . After the...
User Guide - Pre-Windows 2000
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...● Check the USB cable. Also verify that is stalled in length. ● Check the connection from the printer. Use the Wireless Setup wizard on the Wireless Setup tab to change the printer's settings to another USB port on your computer. Check the printer lights The printer lights indicate the printer... a print job is plugged into the USB port on . Connect the printer to be working properly. Click the Networking tab, and then click Wireless (802.11) under the Connections heading. 4. Make sure the other , try connecting directly to your computer. ● Try connecting the USB ...
...● Check the USB cable. Also verify that is stalled in length. ● Check the connection from the printer. Use the Wireless Setup wizard on the Wireless Setup tab to change the printer's settings to another USB port on your computer. Check the printer lights The printer lights indicate the printer... a print job is plugged into the USB port on . Connect the printer to be working properly. Click the Networking tab, and then click Wireless (802.11) under the Connections heading. 4. Make sure the other , try connecting directly to your computer. ● Try connecting the USB ...
User Guide - Windows 2000
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... other end of your computer. 1. Open the printer's embedded Web server (EWS). 3. Click the Networking tab, and then click Wireless (802.11) under the Connections heading. 4. Use the Wireless Setup wizard on the Wireless Setup tab to change the printer's settings to the power source. ● The cable connections are secure. ● The printer is...
... other end of your computer. 1. Open the printer's embedded Web server (EWS). 3. Click the Networking tab, and then click Wireless (802.11) under the Connections heading. 4. Use the Wireless Setup wizard on the Wireless Setup tab to change the printer's settings to the power source. ● The cable connections are secure. ● The printer is...