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Question posted by lroeslaura on February 18th, 2014
Hp Deskjet 6980 Printer Cannot Be Detected Over The Network--it Says Offline
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Network Guide - Page 6
... (Mac OS X v10.4.0 and higher) to open the printer's embedded Web server. IP Address
The printer's current IP address on the network.
Default Gateway The printer's gateway address.
This name is not required. This setting does not apply to the printer's wireless connection:
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Link Config
The network link configuration:
● 802.11 ● 10T-Full...
Network Guide - Page 8
... without error. The EWS provides a simple way to purchase supplies.
The last known error to the network.
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Caution It is wrong with an Internet browser. Before using the printer's internal Web page, verify that the printer and the computer are powered on and connected to occur in the print cartridges. ● View...
Network Guide - Page 10
... the EWS, see Embedded Web server (EWS) on the computer.
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HP Deskjet 6980 series Note Windows XP has a software firewall included. Configure the printer
Follow these steps to an Ethernet port on the network, such as an available Ethernet port on the network during the printer software installation process. Follow the onscreen instructions to assign IP addresses...
Network Guide - Page 12
... then close the EWS.
10. Note After installing the printer software, re-enable the software firewall on the HP Report page. 4. Launch the computer Internet browser, and then enter the printer URL listed on the network, such as a last resort when troubleshooting the printer.
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HP Deskjet 6980 series Under the IP Address Configuration heading, select Manual IP...
Network Guide - Page 16
... are secure, press the Report Page button on the front of a larger network. Type ipconfig at the command prompt, and then press Enter.
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HP Deskjet 6980 series If the computer cannot discover the printer, the printer software cannot be problematic. After the printer software is only running on the computer A software firewall can be installed on...
Network Guide - Page 18
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HP Deskjet 6980 series
Open the configuration utility for the network. For help using the configuration utility for the network. ● The Wireless Access Point (WAP) filters by MAC address If the network WAP or router filters network devices by MAC address, then follow these steps: 1. Chapter 2
Press the Report Page button on the front of the printer...
Network Guide - Page 20
...HP Deskjet 6980 series Select Airport in the IP addresses are not identical, then the printer and the computer are on the same subnet. If the computer and the printer are not on the same subnet, move the printer... ● The printer and the computer are not on a different subnet than the printer, the computer and the printer might encounter setting up a network using SecureEasySetup. ...
Network Guide - Page 24
... digits in the IP addresses are not identical, then the printer and the computer are not on different subnets.
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HP Deskjet 6980 series To find the IP address on the computer, re-enable the firewall. Open the Network control panel. 2. If the computer and the printer are on the same subnet.
If the computer is...
Network Guide - Page 26
... a small network that is connected to the same subnet as the computer, and then run the setup wizard again.
1 The computer and the printer are not on a Mac OS X computer: 1.
Compare the printer IP address listed on the HP Report page with 10, then the printer and the computer are on different subnets.
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HP Deskjet 6980 series...
Setup Guide - Page 1
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Power supply Power cord
Tri-color print cartridge Black print cartridge
Ethernet cable
USB cable*
Reference guide Network guide
Printer software CD (Win/Mac) (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
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1 English
Start...
Setup Guide - Page 4
... page 11 for instructions. Equipment needed : hub/router/switch and Ethernet cable. B: Ethernet (wired) network
Use this connection type if you want to connect the printer directly to Section B on page 11 for instructions.
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HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide C: USB connection
Use this connection type if you want a wireless (802...
Setup Guide - Page 5
... HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide
5 Wireless (access point) network
Choose ONE method for entering wireless settings
A1 SecureEasySetup
Requires: Access point with SecureEasySetup and a network ... the 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 ...
Setup Guide - Page 6
... each computer.
6HP 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 instructions on page 12 to ON. On the Connection Type screen, select Wireless, and then click Next.
6. If you have additional computers on your network that will use the...
Setup Guide - Page 7
... computer. Consult the configuration utility for the computer wireless network card or the network Wireless Access Point (WAP) for the printer lights to complete the software installation. If you must select the manual option. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide
7 When prompted, enter the network name of the wireless network, then do one of the Windows Connect Now...
Setup Guide - Page 8
... the onscreen instructions. Verify that the Network icon is configured for your wireless network:
Note: Once the printer is on a Wireless Access Point (WAP...printer for wireless communication, the setup wizard prompts you to remove the cable. 1. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to complete the software installation.
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HP Deskjet 6980...
Setup Guide - Page 9
... Confirm or Change Settings screen, click the Change Settings button. h. On the Wireless (802.11) Interface screen, click the Start Wizard button to find the printer on the network. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide
9 On the Change Settings screen, click the Change Settings button. g. e. On the EWS, click the...
User Guide - Pre-Windows 2000 - Page 30
... antivirus program to a network, making a wireless network secure. Add security to access network resources.
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HP Deskjet 6980 series Other network components, including firewalls, intrusion-detection systems, and segmented networks, should also be configured for wireless local area networks (WLANs) focuses on the type of wireless network of which the printer is a complex and developing...
User Guide - Pre-Windows 2000 - Page 40
...-Half
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HP Deskjet 6980 series Subnet Mask The printer's subnet mask.
mDNS
The printer's mDNS service name on the network. Active Connection Type
The type of the printer's internal software. Address (MAC)
Firmware Revision
Revision number of network the printer is connected to:
● Wired: The printer is connected to an Ethernet network. ● Wireless: The printer is connected...
User Guide - Windows 2000 - Page 30
... System For more difficult for unauthorized users to the network As with other devices on the printer prior to protect against computer viruses, and follow basic security rules such as setting strong passwords and not opening unknown attachments. Add security to access network resources.
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Authentication Definition Authentication verifies the identity of...
User Guide - Windows 2000 - Page 40
... ● 10T-Half ● 100TX-Full ● 100TX-Half
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HP Deskjet 6980 series This name is used by HP Service and Support.
Active Connection Type
The type of the printer's internal software. This item might be requested by Apple Rendezvous to identify the printer on the network. URL
The address to use in order to the...
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