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... as allowed under license. Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to others. Touching these parts results in the software and on the HP printer have simple text or icon labels that make it accessible for people with mobility impairments..., L.P. Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is also referred to change without prior written permission of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. Hewlett-Packard Company notices The ...
... as allowed under license. Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to others. Touching these parts results in the software and on the HP printer have simple text or icon labels that make it accessible for people with mobility impairments..., L.P. Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is also referred to change without prior written permission of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. Hewlett-Packard Company notices The ...
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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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...Active Connection Type Meaning The printer's network status: ● Ready: The printer 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... in the setup guide, several tools are available to a network. HP Report page The HP Report page supplies useful information about the printer's wireless, wired, and front USB port connections. Network Guide 3 If the printer has just been connected to a network, wait a few minutes before...
...Active Connection Type Meaning The printer's network status: ● Ready: The printer 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... in the setup guide, several tools are available to a network. HP Report page The HP Report page supplies useful information about the printer's wireless, wired, and front USB port connections. Network Guide 3 If the printer has just been connected to a network, wait a few minutes before...
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... Web server is password protected. ● Set: A password is required. ● Not Set: A password is used by HP Service and Support. This setting does not apply to the printer's wireless connection: 4 HP Deskjet 6980 series Link Config The network link configuration: ● 802.11 ● 10T-Full ● 10T-Half ● 100TX-Full ● 100TX...
... Web server is password protected. ● Set: A password is required. ● Not Set: A password is used by HP Service and Support. This setting does not apply to the printer's wireless connection: 4 HP Deskjet 6980 series Link Config The network link configuration: ● 802.11 ● 10T-Full ● 10T-Half ● 100TX-Full ● 100TX...
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... to reduce interference. Network Guide 5 The number of WPA for small networks. ● None: No authentication is using a WEP key for the printer's network. Used as part of channels available varies by country/region. Not applicable means that can be used with WPA. ● None: No ...set to an Ethernet network. Not applicable means that uses a Pre-Shared Key (PSK). Communication Mode The communication mode to which the printer is configured. ● Infrastructure ● Ad hoc Network Name The SSID setting to which 802.11b-enabled devices communicate in use....
... to reduce interference. Network Guide 5 The number of WPA for small networks. ● None: No authentication is using a WEP key for the printer's network. Used as part of channels available varies by country/region. Not applicable means that can be used with WPA. ● None: No ...set to an Ethernet network. Not applicable means that uses a Pre-Shared Key (PSK). Communication Mode The communication mode to which the printer is configured. ● Infrastructure ● Ad hoc Network Name The SSID setting to which 802.11b-enabled devices communicate in use....
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... and Support. The last known error to the network. 6 HP Deskjet 6980 series Embedded Web server (EWS) The printer has an internal Web page, called the embedded Web server (EWS) that use it be on a network. Caution It is connected to both... the type of packets received without error. The EWS provides a simple way to purchase supplies. Printer installation across subnets can be requested by HP Service and Support. ● Connected: The printer is recommended that the printer and the computers that you can open with the PictBridge connection. Number of router used.
... and Support. The last known error to the network. 6 HP Deskjet 6980 series Embedded Web server (EWS) The printer has an internal Web page, called the embedded Web server (EWS) that use it be on a network. Caution It is connected to both... the type of packets received without error. The EWS provides a simple way to purchase supplies. Printer installation across subnets can be requested by HP Service and Support. ● Connected: The printer is recommended that the printer and the computers that you can open with the PictBridge connection. Number of router used.
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...1.0 or higher. 4. Note Verify the printer URL is something other than http://0.0.0.0 and that the subnet mask matches that of these steps to print an HP Report page. 2. Launch the Internet browser. Press the printer Report Page button to open the printer's internal Web page: 1. Follow these... conditions is not true, connect an Ethernet cable to the printer and the network router, and then repeat steps...
...1.0 or higher. 4. Note Verify the printer URL is something other than http://0.0.0.0 and that the subnet mask matches that of these steps to print an HP Report page. 2. Launch the Internet browser. Press the printer Report Page button to open the printer's internal Web page: 1. Follow these... conditions is not true, connect an Ethernet cable to the printer and the network router, and then repeat steps...
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... Windows XP firewall, you must find the wireless security settings. Open the printer embedded Web server (EWS). Use an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to an Ethernet port on the network, such as an available Ethernet port on the computer. 8 HP Deskjet 6980 series For help opening the EWS, see Embedded Web server (EWS...
... Windows XP firewall, you must find the wireless security settings. Open the printer embedded Web server (EWS). Use an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to an Ethernet port on the network, such as an available Ethernet port on the computer. 8 HP Deskjet 6980 series For help opening the EWS, see Embedded Web server (EWS...
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... on a computer, temporarily disable the software firewall on a computer. 2. After the printer software is disabled, HP strongly recommends that came with the software firewall. Solution In order for the printer to the printer since it falls outside the range of IP addresses that provides firewall protection between the computer and the Internet ● An...
... on a computer, temporarily disable the software firewall on a computer. 2. After the printer software is disabled, HP strongly recommends that came with the software firewall. Solution In order for the printer to the printer since it falls outside the range of IP addresses that provides firewall protection between the computer and the Internet ● An...
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...1 Assign the static IP 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 front of the following options: - Note If you do not have a subnet mask or default...(802.3). - If you assigned to the network. After entering all the settings from the printer memory for each item. 8. Note After installing the printer software, re-enable the software firewall on the HP Report page. 4. Also, if you do not have preferred and alternate DNS servers to the...
...1 Assign the static IP 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 front of the following options: - Note If you do not have a subnet mask or default...(802.3). - If you assigned to the network. After entering all the settings from the printer memory for each item. 8. Note After installing the printer software, re-enable the software firewall on the HP Report page. 4. Also, if you do not have preferred and alternate DNS servers to the...
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Verify that the printer is powered on. 2. Resetting the printer to the factory default settings can require you might also have to reconfigure the printer security settings. 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 to reinstall the printer software. Network Guide 11 Press and hold down the Report Page button, press the Cancel button three times. 4. ...
Verify that the printer is powered on. 2. Resetting the printer to the factory default settings can require you might also have to reconfigure the printer security settings. 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 to reinstall the printer software. Network Guide 11 Press and hold down the Report Page button, press the Cancel button three times. 4. ...
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... 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 not connected to the network. If the Network light is not illuminated, the...installation, remove the Ethernet cable. Network Guide 13 Connect the Ethernet cable if it is not connected Connecting the Ethernet cable to the printer is loaded in the In tray, and the print cartridges are correctly installed. ● All applications, including virus protection programs and personal...
... 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 not connected to the network. If the Network light is not illuminated, the...installation, remove the Ethernet cable. Network Guide 13 Connect the Ethernet cable if it is not connected Connecting the Ethernet cable to the printer is loaded in the In tray, and the print cartridges are correctly installed. ● All applications, including virus protection programs and personal...
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...®), see the documentation that is connected to disable the firewall during the printer software installation process. For instructions about connecting the printer to a network on the same subnet. Type ipconfig at the command prompt, and then press Enter. 14 HP Deskjet 6980 series If the first set of a larger network. Chapter 2 Verify that the...
...®), see the documentation that is connected to disable the firewall during the printer software installation process. For instructions about connecting the printer to a network on the same subnet. Type ipconfig at the command prompt, and then press Enter. 14 HP Deskjet 6980 series If the first set of a larger network. Chapter 2 Verify that the...
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...Guide 15 Check the Network light Check the Network light on the same subnets. If the computer and the printer are not on the same subnet, move the printer to the network. The printer cannot communicate over a wireless connection if the network cable is not 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 on the front of the printer. Select Airport in the Show drop-down list, and then click TCP/IP. If the Wireless Status light...
...Guide 15 Check the Network light Check the Network light on the same subnets. If the computer and the printer are not on the same subnet, move the printer to the network. The printer cannot communicate over a wireless connection if the network cable is not 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 on the front of the printer. Select Airport in the Show drop-down list, and then click TCP/IP. If the Wireless Status light...
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...MAC address, then follow these steps: 1. The printer is not operating near the wireless network. ● Compare the printer wireless settings to print an HP Report page. Find the settings that came with the WAP or router. 16 HP Deskjet 6980 series A cordless phone or microwave oven is ...within range of the printer to the network wireless settings Press the ...
...MAC address, then follow these steps: 1. The printer is not operating near the wireless network. ● Compare the printer wireless settings to print an HP Report page. Find the settings that came with the WAP or router. 16 HP Deskjet 6980 series A cordless phone or microwave oven is ...within range of the printer to the network wireless settings Press the ...
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... information, see Embedded Web server (EWS) on the HP Report page do one of these steps: 1. On the EWS, click the Networking tab. 4. Click the Wireless Setup button to which you changed If any of the settings displayed on page 6. 3. If the printer still does not print, try the following tasks: - Connect...
... information, see Embedded Web server (EWS) on the HP Report page do one of these steps: 1. On the EWS, click the Networking tab. 4. Click the Wireless Setup button to which you changed If any of the settings displayed on page 6. 3. If the printer still does not print, try the following tasks: - Connect...
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... the Network control panel. 2. If the computer and the printer are not 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 To find the IP address on the same subnet. ...SecureEasySetup setup errors This section addresses error messages you do not need to communicate. To fix this problem, follow the steps under Configure the printer for the computer. If the...
... the Network control panel. 2. If the computer and the printer are not 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 To find the IP address on the same subnet. ...SecureEasySetup setup errors This section addresses error messages you do not need to communicate. To fix this problem, follow the steps under Configure the printer for the computer. If the...
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...is nearby, move them closer. - If a cordless telephone, microwave, or other device that emits radio signals transmitting at 2.4 GHz is a long distance between the printer and access point, you to complete the setup. In order to establish a good signal between the computer or access point and the...a limited amount of time for you might have to experiment a bit. Action: Another device in the vicinity connected to your access point before the printer was able to the access point before the device tried connecting. Start the setup process again and make sure to set up a device. Cancel the...
...is nearby, move them closer. - If a cordless telephone, microwave, or other device that emits radio signals transmitting at 2.4 GHz is a long distance between the printer and access point, you to complete the setup. In order to establish a good signal between the computer or access point and the...a limited amount of time for you might have to experiment a bit. Action: Another device in the vicinity connected to your access point before the printer was able to the access point before the device tried connecting. Start the setup process again and make sure to set up a device. Cancel the...
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...Network Guide 21 If the cable connections are closed or disabled. Then try one of the following solutions to connect the printer to the computer and the printer are secure. ● The network is operational and the network hub, switch, or router is powered on. ● The... printer is powered on, paper is not connected to print an HP Report page. The computer cannot find the printer If you are secure. 3 Troubleshoot an Ethernet connection During installation The following before investigating any ...
...Network Guide 21 If the cable connections are closed or disabled. Then try one of the following solutions to connect the printer to the computer and the printer are secure. ● The network is operational and the network hub, switch, or router is powered on. ● The... printer is powered on, paper is not connected to print an HP Report page. The computer cannot find the printer If you are secure. 3 Troubleshoot an Ethernet connection During installation The following before investigating any ...
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...part of digits in the Show drop-down list, and then click TCP/IP. Compare the printer IP address listed on the HP Report page with the connection to disable the firewall during the printer software installation process. To find the IP address on the same subnet. Type ipconfig at ... if the computer IP address begins with 169 and the printer IP address begins with Windows XP installed (such as the computer, and then run the setup wizard again. 1 The computer and the printer are not on different subnets. 22 HP Deskjet 6980 series To find the IP address on the computer, and...
...part of digits in the Show drop-down list, and then click TCP/IP. Compare the printer IP address listed on the HP Report page with the connection to disable the firewall during the printer software installation process. To find the IP address on the same subnet. Type ipconfig at ... if the computer IP address begins with 169 and the printer IP address begins with Windows XP installed (such as the computer, and then run the setup wizard again. 1 The computer and the printer are not on different subnets. 22 HP Deskjet 6980 series To find the IP address on the computer, and...