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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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...statistics. ● Configure the printer's wireless security settings. ● Configure Bluetooth settings. ● Visit HP's Web site for support information and to occur in the printer PictBridge function since the printer was last ...installation across subnets can open with the PictBridge connection. This item might be requested by HP Service and Support. ● Connected: The printer is connected to a digital camera. ● Error: Something is recommended that the printer and the computers that use it be on . The EWS provides a simple way to the network. 6 HP Deskjet 6980...
...statistics. ● Configure the printer's wireless security settings. ● Configure Bluetooth settings. ● Visit HP's Web site for support information and to occur in the printer PictBridge function since the printer was last ...installation across subnets can open with the PictBridge connection. This item might be requested by HP Service and Support. ● Connected: The printer is connected to a digital camera. ● Error: Something is recommended that the printer and the computers that use it be on . The EWS provides a simple way to the network. 6 HP Deskjet 6980...
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... Internet. 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 a Wireless Access Point (WAP), router, hub, or wall socket.... ● The new wireless security settings: - For help opening the EWS, see Embedded Web server (EWS) 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. WEP: Find the...
... Internet. 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 a Wireless Access Point (WAP), router, hub, or wall socket.... ● The new wireless security settings: - For help opening the EWS, see Embedded Web server (EWS) 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. WEP: Find the...
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... a static IP address Get ready Before assigning the printer a static IP address, you install the printer software on the network. Network Guide 9 After the printer software is disabled, HP strongly recommends that the following items be a good static IP address to assign to the... Internet. Solution In order for the printer to 10.0.0.100. Temporarily disable the software firewall before installation Before assigning the printer a static IP...
... a static IP address Get ready Before assigning the printer a static IP address, you install the printer software on the network. Network Guide 9 After the printer software is disabled, HP strongly recommends that the following items be a good static IP address to assign to the... Internet. Solution In order for the printer to 10.0.0.100. Temporarily disable the software firewall before installation Before assigning the printer a static IP...
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... 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 Under the DNS Address Configuration heading, enter the preferred and alternate DNS servers. If you do not have a subnet mask or default gateway... in the address box to the printer in the list of accepted IP addresses. Note After installing the printer software, re-enable the software firewall on the HP Report page. 4. Open the configuration utility for the software firewall, and then enter the IP address that came with 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 Under the DNS Address Configuration heading, enter the preferred and alternate DNS servers. If you do not have a subnet mask or default gateway... in the address box to the printer in the list of accepted IP addresses. Note After installing the printer software, re-enable the software firewall on the HP Report page. 4. Open the configuration utility for the software firewall, and then enter the IP address that came with the...
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... printer are closed or disabled. If you corrected any of the topics in the In tray, and the print cartridges are correctly installed. ● All applications, including virus protection programs and personal firewalls, are secure. ● The network is operational and the ... paper is loaded in this section: ● All cable connections to the network. 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 operate on a wireless network...
... printer are closed or disabled. If you corrected any of the topics in the In tray, and the print cartridges are correctly installed. ● All applications, including virus protection programs and personal firewalls, are secure. ● The network is operational and the ... paper is loaded in this section: ● All cable connections to the network. 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 operate on a wireless network...
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... prompt, and then press Enter. 14 HP Deskjet 6980 series If the computer cannot discover the printer, the printer software cannot be problematic. Compare the printer IP address listed on the HP Report page with the connection to the printer. Click Start, click Run, and then enter Command. 2. Before installing the printer software on a computer...
... prompt, and then press Enter. 14 HP Deskjet 6980 series If the computer cannot discover the printer, the printer software cannot be problematic. Compare the printer IP address listed on the HP Report page with the connection to the printer. Click Start, click Run, and then enter Command. 2. Before installing the printer software on a computer...
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... or no authentication at all. For help opening the EWS, see the printer online user's guide installed on the computer. After the wireless setup wizard has finished, close the EWS, and then disconnect ... print, try the following solutions: ● Network authentication protocol is not supported by the printer. After software installation Printer does not print If the printer does not print, verify the following: ● The printer is loaded...Status lights on the front of the settings displayed on the HP Report page do one of these steps: 1. Open the printer embedded Web server (EWS).
... or no authentication at all. For help opening the EWS, see the printer online user's guide installed on the computer. After the wireless setup wizard has finished, close the EWS, and then disconnect ... print, try the following solutions: ● Network authentication protocol is not supported by the printer. After software installation Printer does not print If the printer does not print, verify the following: ● The printer is loaded...Status lights on the front of the settings displayed on the HP Report page do one of these steps: 1. Open the printer embedded Web server (EWS).
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Compare the printer IP address listed on the HP Report page with 10, then the printer and the computer are not on the same subnet, move the printer to communicate. Type ipconfig at the ... the Windows XP software firewall, you might not be made 18 HP Deskjet 6980 series If the first set of a larger network. 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. To fix this...
Compare the printer IP address listed on the HP Report page with 10, then the printer and the computer are not on the same subnet, move the printer to communicate. Type ipconfig at the ... the Windows XP software firewall, you might not be made 18 HP Deskjet 6980 series If the first set of a larger network. 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. To fix this...
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...any of the topics in the In tray, and the print cartridges are correctly installed. ● All applications, including virus protection programs and personal firewalls, are secure. 3 Troubleshoot an Ethernet connection During installation The following before investigating any software firewall running on the computer Network Guide 21...network hub, switch, 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 printer. If the cable connections are secure, press...
...any of the topics in the In tray, and the print cartridges are correctly installed. ● All applications, including virus protection programs and personal firewalls, are secure. 3 Troubleshoot an Ethernet connection During installation The following before investigating any software firewall running on the computer Network Guide 21...network hub, switch, 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 printer. If the cable connections are secure, press...
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... XP software firewall, you do not need to the printer. Before installing the printer software on a computer, temporarily disable the software firewall on different subnets. 22 HP Deskjet 6980 series Compare the printer IP address listed on the HP Report page with Windows XP installed (such as the computer, and then run the setup wizard again...
... XP software firewall, you do not need to the printer. Before installing the printer software on a computer, temporarily disable the software firewall on different subnets. 22 HP Deskjet 6980 series Compare the printer IP address listed on the HP Report page with Windows XP installed (such as the computer, and then run the setup wizard again...
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... The network is operational and the network hub, switch, or router is powered on the front of the printer. Network Guide 23 After software installation Printer does not print If the printer does not print, verify the following: ● The printer is loaded with paper. ● The printer...The Print Cartridge Status lights on the front of the printer to print an HP Report page. 2 The computer and the printer are on the computer. For further troubleshooting information, see the printer online user's guide installed on the same subnet. Check the Network light on . Verify that the ...
... The network is operational and the network hub, switch, or router is powered on the front of the printer. Network Guide 23 After software installation Printer does not print If the printer does not print, verify the following: ● The printer is loaded with paper. ● The printer...The Print Cartridge Status lights on the front of the printer to print an HP Report page. 2 The computer and the printer are on the computer. For further troubleshooting information, see the printer online user's guide installed on the same subnet. Check the Network light on . Verify that the ...
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... page with the IP address for a software firewall on page 8. ● The printer and the computer are on different subnets. 24 HP Deskjet 6980 series Select Airport in the IP addresses are not identical, then the printer and the computer are not on the computer. For example, if ...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 be able to communicate. Note The software firewall included with Windows XP does not interfere with 10, then the printer...
... page with the IP address for a software firewall on page 8. ● The printer and the computer are on different subnets. 24 HP Deskjet 6980 series Select Airport in the IP addresses are not identical, then the printer and the computer are not on the computer. For example, if ...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 be able to communicate. Note The software firewall included with Windows XP does not interfere with 10, then the printer...
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English ᕦ Remove the pink tape Do not touch or remove the copper strip. ᕧ Insert the print cartridges For each cartridge, raise cradle latch, insert print cartridge, then close cradle latch. ᕨ Close the cover After installing both print cartridges, close top cover. The printer will automatically align the new print cartridges. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 3
English ᕦ Remove the pink tape Do not touch or remove the copper strip. ᕧ Insert the print cartridges For each cartridge, raise cradle latch, insert print cartridge, then close cradle latch. ᕨ Close the cover After installing both print cartridges, close top cover. The printer will automatically align the new print cartridges. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 3
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... to use the Windows Connect Now feature For Connect Now instructions, go to Section A1. 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 wireless settings: • Network...
... to use the Windows Connect Now feature For Connect Now instructions, go to Section A1. 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 wireless settings: • Network...
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...printer, and then push the SecureEasySetup button on the router/access point. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to install the printer software on each computer. 6HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide If you have additional computers on page 12 to complete the software... installation. Insert the printer software CD in the computer CD-ROM, and then follow the instructions on ...
...printer, and then push the SecureEasySetup button on the router/access point. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to install the printer software on each computer. 6HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide If you have additional computers on page 12 to complete the software... installation. Insert the printer software CD in the computer CD-ROM, and then follow the instructions on ...
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...Note: If the router on , plug the USB drive into the computer, and then follow the onscreen instructions to install the printer software on page 12 to complete the Wireless Network Setup Wizard. 7. Consult the configuration utility for the ...the wireless network, then do one of the printer. 5. Wait for the printer lights to complete the software installation. Follow the onscreen instructions to flash simultaneously three times. 6. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 7 Follow the onscreen instructions. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions until you must select the manual ...
...Note: If the router on , plug the USB drive into the computer, and then follow the onscreen instructions to install the printer software on page 12 to complete the Wireless Network Setup Wizard. 7. Consult the configuration utility for the ...the wireless network, then do one of the printer. 5. Wait for the printer lights to complete the software installation. Follow the onscreen instructions to flash simultaneously three times. 6. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 7 Follow the onscreen instructions. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions until you must select the manual ...
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... for wireless communication, the setup wizard prompts you to remove the cable. 1. Install the printer software. Insert the printer software CD in the computer CD-ROM, and then follow the onscreen instructions. 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
... for wireless communication, the setup wizard prompts you to remove the cable. 1. Install the printer software. Insert the printer software CD in the computer CD-ROM, and then follow the onscreen instructions. 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
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..., and then double-click the CD desktop icon. On the Connection Type screen, select Wireless Network (802.11), and then click Next. Double-click the HP Deskjet 6980 installer icon, and then follow the onscreen instructions. e. On the EWS, click the Networking tab. d. On the Confirm or Change Settings screen, click the Change Settings... the Wireless (802.11) Interface screen, click the Start Wizard button to find the printer on the network. b. The printer embedded Web server (EWS) opens. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 9
..., and then double-click the CD desktop icon. On the Connection Type screen, select Wireless Network (802.11), and then click Next. Double-click the HP Deskjet 6980 installer icon, and then follow the onscreen instructions. e. On the EWS, click the Networking tab. d. On the Confirm or Change Settings screen, click the Change Settings... the Wireless (802.11) Interface screen, click the Start Wizard button to find the printer on the network. b. The printer embedded Web server (EWS) opens. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 9
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... that will use the 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 After the Wireless Configuration Wizard is finished, close the ... OS X 10.3 or later). Select the printer, and then click the Add button. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the printer software installation. k. On the Confirm or Change Settings screen, click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the printer settings. p. Ethernet (wired)...
... that will use the 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 After the Wireless Configuration Wizard is finished, close the ... OS X 10.3 or later). Select the printer, and then click the Add button. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the printer software installation. k. On the Confirm or Change Settings screen, click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the printer settings. p. Ethernet (wired)...