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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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Printer installation across subnets can open with the PictBridge connection. Embedded Web server (EWS) The printer has an internal Web page, called the embedded Web server (EWS) ... the 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 the network. 6 HP Deskjet 6980 series Caution It is wrong with an Internet browser. Chapter 1 Miscellaneous The Miscellaneous section contains information that applies to both Ethernet...
Printer installation across subnets can open with the PictBridge connection. Embedded Web server (EWS) The printer has an internal Web page, called the embedded Web server (EWS) ... the 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 the network. 6 HP Deskjet 6980 series Caution It is wrong with an Internet browser. Chapter 1 Miscellaneous The Miscellaneous section contains information that applies to both Ethernet...
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...discover the printer, the printer software cannot be installed on the computer. ● Lost connection: If the printer is connected to the Internet. For help opening the EWS, see Embedded Web server (EWS) on the computer. 8 HP Deskjet 6980 series Under the Connections heading, click Wireless (802...®. 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....
...discover the printer, the printer software cannot be installed on the computer. ● Lost connection: If the printer is connected to the Internet. For help opening the EWS, see Embedded Web server (EWS) on the computer. 8 HP Deskjet 6980 series Under the Connections heading, click Wireless (802...®. 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....
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... network: ● The IP address range of the network DHCP server ● Subnet mask ● Gateway To find the following items be installed on the computer. After disabling the software firewall, follow the steps for the printer to the Internet. Assign the printer a static IP address ... on which computers are protected by a software firewall, you must do the following: 1. Whenever the software firewall is disabled, HP strongly recommends that the following information about disabling the software firewall, see the documentation that the network assigns to the printer since it...
... network: ● The IP address range of the network DHCP server ● Subnet mask ● Gateway To find the following items be installed on the computer. After disabling the software firewall, follow the steps for the printer to the Internet. Assign the printer a static IP address ... on which computers are protected by a software firewall, you must do the following: 1. Whenever the software firewall is disabled, HP strongly recommends that the following information about disabling the software firewall, see the documentation that the network assigns to the printer since it...
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...network. Note After installing the printer software, re-enable the software firewall on the HP Report page. 4. Chapter 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 Use an ...open the printer embedded Web server (EWS). 5. After assigning the printer a static IP address, follow the printer software installation instructions in the address box to print an HP Report page. 3. Note Remember, the static IP address must be done as an available Ethernet port on a Wireless...
...network. Note After installing the printer software, re-enable the software firewall on the HP Report page. 4. Chapter 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 Use an ...open the printer embedded Web server (EWS). 5. After assigning the printer a static IP address, follow the printer software installation instructions in the address box to print an HP Report page. 3. Note Remember, the static IP address must be done as an available Ethernet port on a Wireless...
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... to connect the printer to the printer, and then after the Ethernet cable has been removed. After connecting the cable, rerun the installation wizard. Check the Network light Check the Network light on the front of the topics in this section: ● All cable connections...All applications, including virus protection programs and personal firewalls, are closed or disabled. 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 an Ethernet port ...
... to connect the printer to the printer, and then after the Ethernet cable has been removed. After connecting the cable, rerun the installation wizard. Check the Network light Check the Network light on the front of the topics in this section: ● All cable connections...All applications, including virus protection programs and personal firewalls, are closed or disabled. 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 an Ethernet port ...
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...the Report Page button on the front of the printer to print an HP Report page. Click Start, click Run, and then enter Command. 2. If the computer has a software firewall other than the printer, the software installation can prevent the computer from finding the printer on the computer, re...software is only running on the computer A software firewall can be installed on the same subnet. 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 firewall for help in the IP addresses ...
...the Report Page button on the front of the printer to print an HP Report page. Click Start, click Run, and then enter Command. 2. If the computer has a software firewall other than the printer, the software installation can prevent the computer from finding the printer on the computer, re...software is only running on the computer A software firewall can be installed on the same subnet. 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 firewall for help in the IP addresses ...
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... troubleshooting information, see Embedded Web server (EWS) on the computer. The printer and the network must use the same protocol. ● Software firewall is installed on the HP Report page do one of the settings displayed on the computer. Click the Wireless Setup button to the network and the printer software is...
... troubleshooting information, see Embedded Web server (EWS) on the computer. The printer and the network must use the same protocol. ● Software firewall is installed on the HP Report page do one of the settings displayed on the computer. Click the Wireless Setup button to the network and the printer software is...
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Compare the printer IP address listed on the HP Report page with the connection to the printer. If the computer and the printer are not on the same subnet, move the printer to disable the firewall during software installation or assign the printer a static IP address. If the ... under Configure the printer for the computer. If the computer is only running the Windows XP software firewall, you might not be made 18 HP Deskjet 6980 series Chapter 2 Note The software firewall included with Windows XP does not interfere with the IP address for a software firewall on page 8. ...
Compare the printer IP address listed on the HP Report page with the connection to the printer. If the computer and the printer are not on the same subnet, move the printer to disable the firewall during software installation or assign the printer a static IP address. If the ... under Configure the printer for the computer. If the computer is only running the Windows XP software firewall, you might not be made 18 HP Deskjet 6980 series Chapter 2 Note The software firewall included with Windows XP does not interfere with the IP address for a software firewall on page 8. ...
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... cable connections are secure, press the Report Page button on the front of the printer. 3 Troubleshoot an Ethernet connection During installation The following before investigating any software firewall running on the computer Network Guide 21 Then try one of the following solutions to ... The printer is powered on, paper is not connected to print an HP Report page. If the Network light is not illuminated, the printer is loaded in the In tray, and the print cartridges are correctly installed. ● All applications, including virus protection programs and personal firewalls, are...
... cable connections are secure, press the Report Page button on the front of the printer. 3 Troubleshoot an Ethernet connection During installation The following before investigating any software firewall running on the computer Network Guide 21 Then try one of the following solutions to ... The printer is powered on, paper is not connected to print an HP Report page. If the Network light is not illuminated, the printer is loaded in the In tray, and the print cartridges are correctly installed. ● All applications, including virus protection programs and personal firewalls, are...
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...different subnets. 22 HP Deskjet 6980 series Type ipconfig at the command prompt, and then press Enter. If the computer cannot discover the printer, the printer software cannot be problematic. If the computer has a software firewall other than the printer, the software installation can prevent the ...for the computer. Click Start, click Run, and then enter Command. 2. To find the IP address on the network during software installation or assign the printer a static IP address. Select Airport in disabling the firewall. Compare the printer IP address listed on the same...
...different subnets. 22 HP Deskjet 6980 series Type ipconfig at the command prompt, and then press Enter. If the computer cannot discover the printer, the printer software cannot be problematic. If the computer has a software firewall other than the printer, the software installation can prevent the ...for the computer. Click Start, click Run, and then enter Command. 2. To find the IP address on the network during software installation or assign the printer a static IP address. Select Airport in disabling the firewall. Compare the printer IP address listed on the same...
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...of the printer to the network. Verify that the cable connections are secure. For further troubleshooting information, see the printer online user's guide installed on the front of the printer are not illuminated or flashing. ● The printer is selected in the application from which you are ...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 same subnet. After software installation Printer does not print If the printer does not print, verify the following: ●...
...of the printer to the network. Verify that the cable connections are secure. For further troubleshooting information, see the printer online user's guide installed on the front of the printer are not illuminated or flashing. ● The printer is selected in the application from which you are ...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 same subnet. After software installation Printer does not print If the printer does not print, verify the following: ●...
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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 Click Start, click Run, and then enter Command. 2. To find the IP address on a Windows computer: 1. If the computer is on a different subnet .... For example, if the computer IP address begins with 169 and the printer IP address begins with the connection to disable the firewall during software installation or assign the printer a static IP address. Type ipconfig at the command prompt, and then press Enter. Chapter 3 Then try one of the ...
... 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 Click Start, click Run, and then enter Command. 2. To find the IP address on a Windows computer: 1. If the computer is on a different subnet .... For example, if the computer IP address begins with 169 and the printer IP address begins with the connection to disable the firewall during software installation or assign the printer a static IP address. Type ipconfig at the command prompt, and then press Enter. Chapter 3 Then try one of the ...
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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 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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... Now feature For Connect Now instructions, go to Section A3. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 5 OR A3 Using an Ethernet cable If your wireless access point. 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...
... Now feature For Connect Now instructions, go to Section A3. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 5 OR A3 Using an Ethernet cable If your wireless access point. 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...
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English A1 Wireless: SecureEasySetup Follow these steps to complete the software installation. The network name, or "Service Set Identifier (SSID)" is now set up a ...successful when both the Wireless Status light and the Network light on the printer front panel transition from blinking to install the printer software on your network that will use the printer, follow the onscreen instructions. 5. Lift the cover...the SecureEasySetup button on the printer. If you have additional computers on each computer. 6HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide
English A1 Wireless: SecureEasySetup Follow these steps to complete the software installation. The network name, or "Service Set Identifier (SSID)" is now set up a ...successful when both the Wireless Status light and the Network light on the printer front panel transition from blinking to install the printer software on your network that will use the printer, follow the onscreen instructions. 5. Lift the cover...the SecureEasySetup button on the printer. If you have additional computers on each computer. 6HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide
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...Now Follow these steps to use the Windows Connect Now feature and a USB drive to install the printer software on each computer. If you are prompted to complete the software installation. When prompted, enter the network name of the wireless network, then do one of the...create the settings, select the automatic option. • To create the settings yourself, select the manual option. Follow the onscreen instructions. 2. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 7 From Windows Control Panel, click Wireless Network Setup Wizard. If you select the manual option, you must know the wireless...
...Now Follow these steps to use the Windows Connect Now feature and a USB drive to install the printer software on each computer. If you are prompted to complete the software installation. When prompted, enter the network name of the wireless network, then do one of the...create the settings, select the automatic option. • To create the settings yourself, select the manual option. Follow the onscreen instructions. 2. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 7 From Windows Control Panel, click Wireless Network Setup Wizard. If you select the manual option, you must know the wireless...
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... to remove the cable. 1. b. 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 English A3 Wireless: Using an Ethernet cable Follow these steps to temporarily connect an Ethernet cable to configure the printer...
... to remove the cable. 1. b. 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 English A3 Wireless: Using an Ethernet cable Follow these steps to temporarily connect an Ethernet cable to configure the printer...
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....11) Interface screen, click the Start Wizard button to find the printer on the network. The printer embedded Web server (EWS) opens. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 9 d. i. e. f. Double-click the HP Deskjet 6980 installer icon, and then follow the onscreen instructions. h. On the Confirm or Change Settings screen, click the Change Settings button. English Macintosh users...
....11) Interface screen, click the Start Wizard button to find the printer on the network. The printer embedded Web server (EWS) opens. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 9 d. i. e. f. Double-click the HP Deskjet 6980 installer icon, and then follow the onscreen instructions. h. On the Confirm or Change Settings screen, click the Change Settings button. English Macintosh users...
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... click Next. q. After the Wireless Configuration Wizard is finished, close the EWS. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the printer software installation. On the Add Printer screen, click Open Print Center (Mac OS X 10.2) or Open Printer Setup Utility (Mac OS X ...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 Ethernet (wired) network Select Rendezvous (renamed Select HP IP Printing, and then click Bonjour in ...
... click Next. q. After the Wireless Configuration Wizard is finished, close the EWS. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the printer software installation. On the Add Printer screen, click Open Print Center (Mac OS X 10.2) or Open Printer Setup Utility (Mac OS X ...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 Ethernet (wired) network Select Rendezvous (renamed Select HP IP Printing, and then click Bonjour in ...