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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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...HP Deskjet 6980 series The EWS provides a simple way to manage the printer on and connected to both Ethernet and wireless networks and PictBridge connections: Item Total Packets Transmitted Total Packets Received PictBridge Status PictBridge Last Error Meaning Number of packets received without error. Caution It is wrong with an Internet browser. Printer installation... across subnets can open with the PictBridge connection. Chapter 1 Miscellaneous The Miscellaneous section contains information that you can be requested by HP Service and Support.
...HP Deskjet 6980 series The EWS provides a simple way to manage the printer on and connected to both Ethernet and wireless networks and PictBridge connections: Item Total Packets Transmitted Total Packets Received PictBridge Status PictBridge Last Error Meaning Number of packets received without error. Caution It is wrong with an Internet browser. Printer installation... across subnets can open with the PictBridge connection. Chapter 1 Miscellaneous The Miscellaneous section contains information that you can be requested by HP Service and Support.
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... firewall included. 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. 2.... Open the printer embedded Web server (EWS). For help opening the EWS, see Embedded Web server (EWS) on the computer. 8 HP Deskjet 6980 series If the computer uses only the Windows XP firewall, you must find the wireless security settings. Chapter 1 Get started Before reconfiguring ...
... firewall included. 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. 2.... Open the printer embedded Web server (EWS). For help opening the EWS, see Embedded Web server (EWS) on the computer. 8 HP Deskjet 6980 series If the computer uses only the Windows XP firewall, you must find the wireless security settings. Chapter 1 Get started Before reconfiguring ...
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...Get ready Before assigning the printer a static IP address, you must do the following: 1. Network Guide 9 Temporarily disabling the software firewall before installing the printer software on a computer. 2. For instructions about the network: ● The IP address range of IP addresses assigned by the ... the range of IP addresses that the network assigns to devices on the computer. Whenever the software firewall is disabled, HP strongly recommends that the following information about disabling the software firewall, see the documentation that came with the software firewall. ...
...Get ready Before assigning the printer a static IP address, you must do the following: 1. Network Guide 9 Temporarily disabling the software firewall before installing the printer software on a computer. 2. For instructions about the network: ● The IP address range of IP addresses assigned by the ... the range of IP addresses that the network assigns to devices on the computer. Whenever the software firewall is disabled, HP strongly recommends that the following information about disabling the software firewall, see the documentation that came with the software firewall. ...
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... you assigned to a wired Ethernet network, click Wired (802.3). - After assigning the printer a static IP address, follow the printer software installation instructions in the list of accepted IP addresses. On the EWS, click the Networking tab. 6. Under the Connections heading, click one of ...installing the printer software, re-enable the software firewall on the HP Report page. 4. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to enter, then enter 0.0.0.0 for the network. When the Network light on the network, such as a last resort when troubleshooting the printer. 10 HP Deskjet 6980...
... you assigned to a wired Ethernet network, click Wired (802.3). - After assigning the printer a static IP address, follow the printer software installation instructions in the list of accepted IP addresses. On the EWS, click the Networking tab. 6. Under the Connections heading, click one of ...installing the printer software, re-enable the software firewall on the HP Report page. 4. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to enter, then enter 0.0.0.0 for the network. When the Network light on the network, such as a last resort when troubleshooting the printer. 10 HP Deskjet 6980...
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... light on a Wireless Access Point (WAP), router, hub, or wall socket. 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 crucial to successfully configuring the printer...cable is connected, verify the following before investigating 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 ...
... light on a Wireless Access Point (WAP), router, hub, or wall socket. 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 crucial to successfully configuring the printer...cable is connected, verify the following before investigating 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 ...
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If the computer is installed on the same subnet. Compare the printer IP address listed on the HP Report page with 10, then the printer and the computer are not on the computer, re-enable the firewall. For example, if the ... software firewall, you do not need to disable the firewall during the printer software installation process. Type ipconfig at the command prompt, and then press Enter. 14 HP Deskjet 6980 series Click Start, click Run, and then enter Command. 2. Before installing the printer software on a computer, temporarily disable the software firewall on a Windows computer: ...
If the computer is installed on the same subnet. Compare the printer IP address listed on the HP Report page with 10, then the printer and the computer are not on the computer, re-enable the firewall. For example, if the ... software firewall, you do not need to disable the firewall during the printer software installation process. Type ipconfig at the command prompt, and then press Enter. 14 HP Deskjet 6980 series Click Start, click Run, and then enter Command. 2. Before installing the printer software on a computer, temporarily disable the software firewall on a Windows computer: ...
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Network settings are attempting to the network and the printer software is installed on the computer. Under the Connections heading click Wireless (802.11). 5. After software installation Printer does not print If the printer does not print, verify the following: ● The printer is loaded with paper. ● ... 6. For an infrastructure network: connect the Ethernet cable to the computer. - For help opening the EWS, see the printer online user's guide installed on . On the EWS, click the Networking tab. 4. Click the Wireless Setup button to network devices, then a software firewall...
Network settings are attempting to the network and the printer software is installed on the computer. Under the Connections heading click Wireless (802.11). 5. After software installation Printer does not print If the printer does not print, verify the following: ● The printer is loaded with paper. ● ... 6. For an infrastructure network: connect the Ethernet cable to the computer. - For help opening the EWS, see the printer online user's guide installed on . On the EWS, click the Networking tab. 4. Click the Wireless Setup button to network devices, then a software firewall...
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... software firewall, you might not be made 18 HP Deskjet 6980 series 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 disable the firewall during software installation or assign the printer a static IP address. For...
... software firewall, you might not be made 18 HP Deskjet 6980 series 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 disable the firewall during software installation or assign the printer a static IP address. For...
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...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. If the cable connections are closed or disabled. The computer cannot find the printer If you are unable to the network: ●... is loaded in this section: ● All cable connections to the computer and the printer are secure. 3 Troubleshoot an Ethernet connection During installation The following before investigating any software firewall running on the computer Network Guide 21 Check the Network light Check the Network light on the front...
...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. If the cable connections are closed or disabled. The computer cannot find the printer If you are unable to the network: ●... is loaded in this section: ● All cable connections to the computer and the printer are secure. 3 Troubleshoot an Ethernet connection During installation The following before investigating any software firewall running on the computer Network Guide 21 Check the Network light Check the Network light on the front...
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... the IP address on different subnets. 22 HP Deskjet 6980 series To find the IP address on the same subnet, move the printer to a network on which computers are not on the same subnet. If the computer and the printer are not on a Windows computer: 1. Before installing the printer software on a computer, temporarily disable...address. After the printer software is only running the Windows XP software firewall, you do not need to the printer. Chapter 3 A software firewall can be installed on the HP Report page with the connection to disable the firewall during the printer software...
... the IP address on different subnets. 22 HP Deskjet 6980 series To find the IP address on the same subnet, move the printer to a network on which computers are not on the same subnet. If the computer and the printer are not on a Windows computer: 1. Before installing the printer software on a computer, temporarily disable...address. After the printer software is only running the Windows XP software firewall, you do not need to the printer. Chapter 3 A software firewall can be installed on the HP Report page with the connection to disable the firewall during the printer software...
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... experiencing a paper jam. ● The Print Cartridge Status lights on the front of the printer. For further troubleshooting information, see the printer online user's guide installed on . 2 The computer and the printer are secure, press the Report Page button on the front of the printer to the network. Check the Network... the cable connections are attempting to print. ● The network is operational and the network hub, switch, or router is not connected to print an HP Report page. If the Network light is not illuminated, the printer is powered on the computer.
... experiencing a paper jam. ● The Print Cartridge Status lights on the front of the printer. For further troubleshooting information, see the printer online user's guide installed on . 2 The computer and the printer are secure, press the Report Page button on the front of the printer to the network. Check the Network... the cable connections are attempting to print. ● The network is operational and the network hub, switch, or router is not connected to print an HP Report page. If the Network light is not illuminated, the printer is powered on the computer.
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...to the network and the printer software is installed on the computer. Compare the printer IP address listed on the HP Report 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 For example, if the computer IP ...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. If the computer and the printer are not on the same subnet, move the printer to...
...to the network and the printer software is installed on the computer. Compare the printer IP address listed on the HP Report 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 For example, if the computer IP ...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. If the computer and the printer are not on the same subnet, move the printer to...
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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. 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.
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... 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 Wireless (access point) network...
... 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 Wireless (access point) network...
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...set and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security is activated. 3. English A1 Wireless: SecureEasySetup Follow these steps to complete the software installation. The SecureEasySetup connection is now set up a wireless network connection using SecureEasySetup: 1. The network name, or "Service Set Identifier (... 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 Lift the cover of the printer, and then push the SecureEasySetup button on the router/access point. ...
...set and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security is activated. 3. English A1 Wireless: SecureEasySetup Follow these steps to complete the software installation. The SecureEasySetup connection is now set up a wireless network connection using SecureEasySetup: 1. The network name, or "Service Set Identifier (... 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 Lift the cover of the printer, and then push the SecureEasySetup button on the router/access point. ...
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Wait for the security settings. 3. If you must know the wireless network security settings. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 7 From Windows Control Panel, click Wireless Network Setup Wizard. When prompted, enter the network name of the wireless network,...select the manual option. Insert the printer software CD in the computer CD-ROM drive, and then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the software installation. On the Connection Type screen, select Wireless, and then click Next. 9. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Wireless Network Setup Wizard. ...
Wait for the security settings. 3. If you must know the wireless network security settings. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 7 From Windows Control Panel, click Wireless Network Setup Wizard. When prompted, enter the network name of the wireless network,...select the manual option. Insert the printer software CD in the computer CD-ROM drive, and then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the software installation. On the Connection Type screen, select Wireless, and then click Next. 9. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Wireless Network Setup Wizard. ...
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... a Wireless Access Point (WAP), router, hub, or wall socket. 2. Insert the printer software CD in the computer CD-ROM, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Install the printer software. 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
... a Wireless Access Point (WAP), router, hub, or wall socket. 2. Insert the printer software CD in the computer CD-ROM, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Install the printer software. 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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Double-click the HP Deskjet 6980 installer icon, and then follow the onscreen instructions. d. h. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 9 c. On the Change Settings screen, click the Change Settings button. Under the Connections heading, click Wireless (802.11). On the Confirm or ...
Double-click the HP Deskjet 6980 installer icon, and then follow the onscreen instructions. d. h. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 9 c. On the Change Settings screen, click the Change Settings button. Under the Connections heading, click Wireless (802.11). On the Confirm or ...
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....4). k. m. n. o. Do one of the following depending on each computer. 1H0P Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide l. the Discover button. r. q. If you have additional computers on your network that will use the printer, follow the instructions on page 12 to install the printer software on the version of Mac OS X you are... onscreen instructions to configure the printer settings. Select the printer, and then click the Add button. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the printer software installation. Click Add Printer.
....4). k. m. n. o. Do one of the following depending on each computer. 1H0P Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide l. the Discover button. r. q. If you have additional computers on your network that will use the printer, follow the instructions on page 12 to install the printer software on the version of Mac OS X you are... onscreen instructions to configure the printer settings. Select the printer, and then click the Add button. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the printer software installation. Click Add Printer.