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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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...connected to a network. Network Guide 3 If the printer has just been connected to a network, wait a few minutes before printing the HP Report page to allow the printer to help you might frequently need to know: General information General information applies to both Ethernet and wireless ... ● Wireless: The printer is connected to a wireless network. ● Disabled: The printer is not connected to a network. Understand the HP Report page The HP Report page lists the following the instructions in the setup guide, several tools are available to obtain valid settings.
...connected to a network. Network Guide 3 If the printer has just been connected to a network, wait a few minutes before printing the HP Report page to allow the printer to help you might frequently need to know: General information General information applies to both Ethernet and wireless ... ● Wireless: The printer is connected to a wireless network. ● Disabled: The printer is not connected to a network. Understand the HP Report page The HP Report page lists the following the instructions in the setup guide, several tools are available to obtain valid settings.
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... process. For help opening the EWS, see Embedded Web server (EWS) on the computer. 8 HP Deskjet 6980 series Use an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to enter the new settings and finish the configuration. On the Wireless Setup tab, click the Start Wizard button. 6. If the computer cannot discover the printer, the printer...
... process. For help opening the EWS, see Embedded Web server (EWS) on the computer. 8 HP Deskjet 6980 series Use an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to enter the new settings and finish the configuration. On the Wireless Setup tab, click the Start Wizard button. 6. If the computer cannot discover the printer, the printer...
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...printer, the subnet mask, and default gateway. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to an Ethernet port on the HP Report page in the setup guide to connect the printer to the network. Under the IP Address Configuration heading, select Manual IP, and then enter the...printer URL listed on the network, such as a last resort when troubleshooting the printer. 10 HP Deskjet 6980 series Note Remember, the static IP address must be done as an available Ethernet port on the HP Report page. 4. Under the DNS Address Configuration heading, enter the preferred and alternate DNS servers...
...printer, the subnet mask, and default gateway. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to an Ethernet port on the HP Report page in the setup guide to connect the printer to the network. Under the IP Address Configuration heading, select Manual IP, and then enter the...printer URL listed on the network, such as a last resort when troubleshooting the printer. 10 HP Deskjet 6980 series Note Remember, the static IP address must be done as an available Ethernet port on the HP Report page. 4. Under the DNS Address Configuration heading, enter the preferred and alternate DNS servers...
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... port on the network, such as an available Ethernet port on a wireless 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 not connected to the network. If the Network light is not illuminated, the...
... port on the network, such as an available Ethernet port on a wireless 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 not connected to the network. If the Network light is not illuminated, the...
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The printer cannot communicate over a wireless connection if the network cable 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 ...
The printer cannot communicate over a wireless connection if the network cable 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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... the WAP or the printer and the computer. - Find the settings that came with the WAP or router. 16 HP Deskjet 6980 series Find the printer hardware address (MAC address) on the HP Report page. If the Signal Strength has a low rating, verify the following conditions: - Check the settings displayed on... page. 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. Enter the printer MAC address for the network. ● The Wireless Access Point (WAP) filters by MAC address If...
... the WAP or the printer and the computer. - Find the settings that came with the WAP or router. 16 HP Deskjet 6980 series Find the printer hardware address (MAC address) on the HP Report page. If the Signal Strength has a low rating, verify the following conditions: - Check the settings displayed on... page. 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. Enter the printer MAC address for the network. ● The Wireless Access Point (WAP) filters by MAC address If...
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...router, or Wireless Access Point (WAP) is powered on. 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. The printer can support WEP authentication, WPA-AES, and WPA-TKIP. For...(802.11). 5. Connect the Ethernet cable to the computer. - For further troubleshooting information, see Embedded Web server (EWS) on the HP Report page do not match the network settings, or if the network wireless security settings have changed , follow the steps to check the ...
...router, or Wireless Access Point (WAP) is powered on. 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. The printer can support WEP authentication, WPA-AES, and WPA-TKIP. For...(802.11). 5. Connect the Ethernet cable to the computer. - For further troubleshooting information, see Embedded Web server (EWS) on the HP Report page do not match the network settings, or if the network wireless security settings have changed , follow the steps to check the ...
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...Command. 2. Select Airport in the IP addresses are not identical, then the printer and the computer are not on the same subnet. SecureEasySetup setup errors This section addresses error messages you do not need to communicate. If the first set of a larger network. Type ipconfig at the command...address on a Mac OS X computer: 1. If the computer is only running the Windows XP software firewall, you might not be made 18 HP Deskjet 6980 series If the computer and the printer are not on the same subnet, move the printer to the printer. Compare the printer IP address listed...
...Command. 2. Select Airport in the IP addresses are not identical, then the printer and the computer are not on the same subnet. SecureEasySetup setup errors This section addresses error messages you do not need to communicate. If the first set of a larger network. Type ipconfig at the command...address on a Mac OS X computer: 1. If the computer is only running the Windows XP software firewall, you might not be made 18 HP Deskjet 6980 series If the computer and the printer are not on the same subnet, move the printer to the printer. Compare the printer IP address listed...
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...Action: Your access point allows only a limited amount of time for you might have to experiment a bit. Start the setup process again and make sure to complete the setup in the time allowed. ● Error message: More than 1 SecureEasySetup access point found Action: Someone else in combination: ...Error message: Low signal Action: The access point is too far away or there is also using SecureEasySetup to complete the setup. Network Guide 19 Cancel the setup and start over . ● Error message: Another device connected to the access point before the printer was able to connect...
...Action: Your access point allows only a limited amount of time for you might have to experiment a bit. Start the setup process again and make sure to complete the setup in the time allowed. ● Error message: More than 1 SecureEasySetup access point found Action: Someone else in combination: ...Error message: Low signal Action: The access point is too far away or there is also using SecureEasySetup to complete the setup. Network Guide 19 Cancel the setup and start over . ● Error message: Another device connected to the access point before the printer was able to connect...
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... included with Windows XP installed (such as the computer, and then run the setup wizard again. 1 The computer and the printer are not on a Windows computer: 1. If the computer is installed on the HP Report page with 10, then the printer and the computer are on the same...same subnet A subnet is a small network that came with the connection to a network on which computers are not on different subnets. 22 HP Deskjet 6980 series To find the IP address on the same subnet. For instructions about connecting the printer to the printer. Select Airport in disabling the ...
... included with Windows XP installed (such as the computer, and then run the setup wizard again. 1 The computer and the printer are not on a Windows computer: 1. If the computer is installed on the HP Report page with 10, then the printer and the computer are on the same...same subnet A subnet is a small network that came with the connection to a network on which computers are not on different subnets. 22 HP Deskjet 6980 series To find the IP address on the same subnet. For instructions about connecting the printer to the printer. Select Airport in disabling the ...
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... firewall on page 8. ● The printer and the computer are not on the same subnet. Compare the printer IP address listed on different subnets. 24 HP Deskjet 6980 series If the first set of digits in the Show drop-down list, and then click TCP/IP. If the computer and the printer are... not on the same subnet, move the printer to the same subnet as the computer, and then run the setup wizard again. 1 The computer and the printer are not on the computer. To find the IP address on a Mac OS X computer: 1. Open the Network control...
... firewall on page 8. ● The printer and the computer are not on the same subnet. Compare the printer IP address listed on different subnets. 24 HP Deskjet 6980 series If the first set of digits in the Show drop-down list, and then click TCP/IP. If the computer and the printer are... not on the same subnet, move the printer to the same subnet as the computer, and then run the setup wizard again. 1 The computer and the printer are not on the computer. To find the IP address on a Mac OS X computer: 1. Open the Network control...
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... (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 from inside and around the printer. If you have connection problems during setup, see the "Troubleshooting a wireless connection"...
... (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 from inside and around the printer. If you have connection problems during setup, see the "Troubleshooting a wireless connection"...
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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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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. 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
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... if you have an access point, but you want to connect your computer to the printer, see "Wireless ad hoc network setup" on page 11 for instructions. 4HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide Equipment needed : USB cable. For a USB connection, go to Section B on page 11 for a software firewall" instructions in the...
... if you have an access point, but you want to connect your computer to the printer, see "Wireless ad hoc network setup" on page 11 for instructions. 4HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide Equipment needed : USB cable. For a USB connection, go to Section B on page 11 for a software firewall" instructions in the...
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... 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 passkey (if needed) If you can set up the wireless connection manually. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 5 English Section A.
... 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 passkey (if needed) If you can set up the wireless connection manually. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 5 English Section A.
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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 On the Connection Type screen, select Wireless, and then click Next. 6. Lift the cover of the printer, and then push the SecureEasySetup button on ...
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 On the Connection Type screen, select Wireless, and then click Next. 6. Lift the cover of the printer, and then push the SecureEasySetup button on ...
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...• To let Windows create the settings, select the automatic option. • To create the settings yourself, select the manual option. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 7 Note: If the router on your network does not support the use the printer, follow the instructions on your wireless network: A2... to flash simultaneously three times. 6. If you have additional computers on page 12 to complete the Wireless Network Setup Wizard. 7. Follow the onscreen instructions until you must know the wireless network security settings. From Windows Control Panel, click Wireless Network...
...• To let Windows create the settings, select the automatic option. • To create the settings yourself, select the manual option. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 7 Note: If the router on your network does not support the use the printer, follow the instructions on your wireless network: A2... to flash simultaneously three times. 6. If you have additional computers on page 12 to complete the Wireless Network Setup Wizard. 7. Follow the onscreen instructions until you must know the wireless network security settings. From Windows Control Panel, click Wireless Network...
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...), router, hub, or wall socket. 2. If not, check the cable connections. 3. b. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the software installation. 8HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide Insert the printer software CD in the computer CD-ROM, and then follow the onscreen instructions. c. Install the printer software. Use an Ethernet...English A3 Wireless: Using an Ethernet cable Follow these steps to temporarily connect an Ethernet cable to configure the printer for wireless communication, the setup wizard prompts you to remove the cable. 1.
...), router, hub, or wall socket. 2. If not, check the cable connections. 3. b. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the software installation. 8HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide Insert the printer software CD in the computer CD-ROM, and then follow the onscreen instructions. c. Install the printer software. Use an Ethernet...English A3 Wireless: Using an Ethernet cable Follow these steps to temporarily connect an Ethernet cable to configure the printer for wireless communication, the setup wizard prompts you to remove the cable. 1.