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Chapter 1 (continued) Item Meaning URL The address to use in order to the printer's wireless connection: 4 HP Deskjet 6980 series IP Address The printer's current IP address on the network. Not Specified means that no IP address has been set. mDNS The printer... Indicates whether the printer's embedded 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 identify the printer. Hardware The printer's Media Access Control (MAC) 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 IP Address The printer's current IP address on the network. Not Specified means that no IP address has been set. mDNS The printer... Indicates whether the printer's embedded 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 identify the printer. Hardware The printer's Media Access Control (MAC) address. This name is not required...
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... print cartridges. ● View network statistics. ● Configure the printer's wireless security settings. ● Configure Bluetooth settings. ● Visit HP's Web site for support information and to a digital camera. ● Error: Something is recommended that the printer and the computers that you ... Number of packets sent without error. The EWS provides a simple way to manage the printer on and connected 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 problematic...
... print cartridges. ● View network statistics. ● Configure the printer's wireless security settings. ● Configure Bluetooth settings. ● Visit HP's Web site for support information and to a digital camera. ● Error: Something is recommended that the printer and the computers that you ... Number of packets sent without error. The EWS provides a simple way to manage the printer on and connected 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 problematic...
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... the computer from unauthorized access when a computer is connected to an Ethernet port on the network, such as an available Ethernet port on the computer. 8 HP Deskjet 6980 series Note Windows XP has a software firewall included.
... the computer from unauthorized access when a computer is connected to an Ethernet port on the network, such as an available Ethernet port on the computer. 8 HP Deskjet 6980 series Note Windows XP has a software firewall included.
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...the preferred and alternate DNS servers. Note After installing the printer software, re-enable the software firewall on the HP Report page. 4. Reset the printer to factory default settings Resetting the printer to the network. Launch the computer... in the address box to a wired Ethernet network, click Wired (802.3). - If you assigned to print an HP Report page. 3. After entering all the settings from the printer memory for the software firewall, and then enter the... port on the network, such as a last resort when troubleshooting the printer. 10 HP Deskjet 6980 series
...the preferred and alternate DNS servers. Note After installing the printer software, re-enable the software firewall on the HP Report page. 4. Reset the printer to factory default settings Resetting the printer to the network. Launch the computer... in the address box to a wired Ethernet network, click Wired (802.3). - If you assigned to print an HP Report page. 3. After entering all the settings from the printer memory for the software firewall, and then enter the... port on the network, such as a last resort when troubleshooting the printer. 10 HP Deskjet 6980 series
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... the firewall. Click Start, click Run, and then enter Command. 2. Type ipconfig at the command prompt, and then press Enter. 14 HP Deskjet 6980 series Compare the printer IP address listed on the HP Report page with the IP address for a software firewall on page 8. ● Verify that the computer is connected to the network...
... the firewall. Click Start, click Run, and then enter Command. 2. Type ipconfig at the command prompt, and then press Enter. 14 HP Deskjet 6980 series Compare the printer IP address listed on the HP Report page with the IP address for a software firewall on page 8. ● Verify that the computer is connected to the network...
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...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 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. For help using the configuration utility for 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 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. For help using the configuration utility for the ...
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... computer: 1. Open the Network control panel. 2. If the computer is only running the Windows XP software firewall, you might not be made 18 HP Deskjet 6980 series Select Airport in the IP addresses are not identical, then the printer and the computer are on the same subnet. Compare the printer IP address... before a connection could be able to the printer. Type ipconfig at the command prompt, and then press Enter. If the computer is on the HP Report page with the IP address for a software firewall on page 8. ● The printer and the computer are not on the same subnet A...
... computer: 1. Open the Network control panel. 2. If the computer is only running the Windows XP software firewall, you might not be made 18 HP Deskjet 6980 series Select Airport in the IP addresses are not identical, then the printer and the computer are on the same subnet. Compare the printer IP address... before a connection could be able to the printer. Type ipconfig at the command prompt, and then press Enter. If the computer is on the HP Report page with the IP address for a software firewall on page 8. ● The printer and the computer are not on the same subnet A...
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... with Windows XP installed (such as the computer, and then run the setup wizard again. 1 The computer and the printer are on different subnets. 22 HP Deskjet 6980 series Before installing the printer software on a computer, temporarily disable the software firewall on a Mac OS X computer: 1. Click Start, click Run, and then enter Command. 2. Select...
... with Windows XP installed (such as the computer, and then run the setup wizard again. 1 The computer and the printer are on different subnets. 22 HP Deskjet 6980 series Before installing the printer software on a computer, temporarily disable the software firewall on a Mac OS X computer: 1. Click Start, click Run, and then enter Command. 2. Select...
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... a Windows computer: 1. Select Airport in the IP addresses are not identical, then the printer and the computer are on different subnets. 24 HP Deskjet 6980 series Chapter 3 Then try one of the following solutions to connect the printer to the network: ● Software firewall is blocking access to the ...software firewall on page 8. ● The printer and the computer are not on the same subnet. To find the IP address on the HP Report page with the connection to disable the firewall during software installation or assign the printer a static IP address. Type ipconfig at the ...
... a Windows computer: 1. Select Airport in the IP addresses are not identical, then the printer and the computer are on different subnets. 24 HP Deskjet 6980 series Chapter 3 Then try one of the following solutions to connect the printer to the network: ● Software firewall is blocking access to the ...software firewall on page 8. ● The printer and the computer are not on the same subnet. To find the IP address on the HP Report page with the connection to disable the firewall during software installation or assign the printer a static IP address. Type ipconfig at the ...
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... 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 English Start here Follow these steps to set up the hardware and connect the HP Deskjet printer to the network or directly to your box may differ. If you have connection problems during...
... 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 English Start here Follow these steps to set up the hardware and connect the HP Deskjet printer to the network or directly to your box may differ. If you have connection problems during...
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English ᕣ Plug in and turn on the printer 1 2 ᕤ Load the paper 1 2 Load white paper. ᕥ Open the cover Lower the tray. 2HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide
English ᕣ Plug in and turn on the printer 1 2 ᕤ Load the paper 1 2 Load white paper. ᕥ Open the cover Lower the tray. 2HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide
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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. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 3 The printer will automatically align the new print cartridges.
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. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 3 The printer will automatically align the new print cartridges.
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... Use this connection type if you want to connect your network. For an Ethernet connection, go to Section C on page 11 for instructions. 4HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide C: USB connection Use this connection type if you have an access point, but you want a wireless (802.11b or g) connection between the...
... Use this connection type if you want to connect your network. For an Ethernet connection, go to Section C on page 11 for instructions. 4HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide C: USB connection Use this connection type if you have an access point, but you want a wireless (802.11b or g) connection between the...
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... wireless settings: • Network name (also called SSID) • WEP/WPA passphrase or passkey (if needed) If you can set up the wireless connection manually. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 5 English Section A. OR A3 Using an Ethernet cable If your wireless access point.
... wireless settings: • Network name (also called SSID) • WEP/WPA passphrase or passkey (if needed) If you can set up the wireless connection manually. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 5 English Section A. OR A3 Using an Ethernet cable If your wireless access point.
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... and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security is activated. 3. Lift the cover of the printer, and then push the SecureEasySetup button on each computer. 6HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide
... and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security is activated. 3. Lift the cover of the printer, and then push the SecureEasySetup button on each computer. 6HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide
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... Access Point (WAP) for your network that will use the printer, follow the instructions on page 12 to remove the USB drive from the computer. 4. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 7 Follow the onscreen instructions until you have additional computers on your wireless network: A2 1. From Windows Control Panel, click Wireless Network Setup Wizard...
... Access Point (WAP) for your network that will use the printer, follow the instructions on page 12 to remove the USB drive from the computer. 4. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 7 Follow the onscreen instructions until you have additional computers on your wireless network: A2 1. From Windows Control Panel, click Wireless Network Setup Wizard...
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..., check the cable connections. 3. Verify that the Network icon is configured for wireless communication, the setup wizard prompts you to complete the software installation. 8HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide Windows users a.
..., check the cable connections. 3. Verify that the Network icon is configured for wireless communication, the setup wizard prompts you to complete the software installation. 8HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide Windows users a.
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e. The printer embedded Web server (EWS) opens. h. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 9 Under the Connections heading, click Wireless (802.11). c. English Macintosh users a. On the EWS, click the Networking tab. Proceed through the next...desktop icon. f. 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 instructions. On the Confirm or Change Settings screen, click the Change Settings button. i. On the Change Settings screen...
e. The printer embedded Web server (EWS) opens. h. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 9 Under the Connections heading, click Wireless (802.11). c. English Macintosh users a. On the EWS, click the Networking tab. Proceed through the next...desktop icon. f. 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 instructions. On the Confirm or Change Settings screen, click the Change Settings button. i. On the Change Settings screen...
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... Mac OS X 10.2.3 and later Mac OS X 10.2.2 and earlier Section B. Click Add Printer. Ethernet (wired) network Select Rendezvous (renamed Select HP IP Printing, and then click Bonjour in Mac OS X 10.4). Select the printer, and then click the Add button. Do one of the following... will use the printer, follow the instructions on page 12 to install the printer software on each computer. 1H0P Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide the Discover button. k. English j. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the printer settings.
... Mac OS X 10.2.3 and later Mac OS X 10.2.2 and earlier Section B. Click Add Printer. Ethernet (wired) network Select Rendezvous (renamed Select HP IP Printing, and then click Bonjour in Mac OS X 10.4). Select the printer, and then click the Add button. Do one of the following... will use the printer, follow the instructions on page 12 to install the printer software on each computer. 1H0P Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide the Discover button. k. English j. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the printer settings.
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... drive, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Ethernet (wired) network 1. Go to page 12 to the network hub, switch, or router. GSo etocptaiogen12Ct.o sUetSuBp acdodintionnealcctoimopnuters 1. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 11 Use an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to set up additional computers. Wait for a Wizard screen. 2. English Section B. Connect the printer...
... drive, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Ethernet (wired) network 1. Go to page 12 to the network hub, switch, or router. GSo etocptaiogen12Ct.o sUetSuBp acdodintionnealcctoimopnuters 1. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 11 Use an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to set up additional computers. Wait for a Wizard screen. 2. English Section B. Connect the printer...