HP 6988 Support Question
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How To Use My Hp Deskjet 6988 Wirelessly On My Mac
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Network Guide - Page 2
..., the ColorSync logo, Finder, Mac, Macintosh, MacOS, Powerbook, Power Macintosh, Quickdraw, and TrueType are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S.
Copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
Terms
The HP Deskjet printer is accessible for HP products and services are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used in clogs,
ink failure, and...
Network Guide - Page 6
... (Mac OS X v10.4.0 and higher) to the printer's wireless connection:
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Subnet Mask The printer's subnet mask. This name is not required. mDNS
The printer's mDNS service name on the network. Admin Password
Indicates whether the printer's embedded Web server is password protected.
● Set: A password is required. ● Not Set: A password is used by HP...
Network Guide - Page 8
... 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. Chapter 1
Miscellaneous
The Miscellaneous section contains information that the printer and the computer are powered on and connected to the network.
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Network Guide - Page 10
... has been successfully installed on the network during the printer software installation process.
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 the computer.
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HP Deskjet 6980 series Note Windows XP has a software...
Network Guide - Page 12
...Use an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to open the printer embedded Web server (EWS). 5. Under the Connections heading, click one of IP addresses assigned by the network. If you want to assign to a wired Ethernet network, click Wired
(802.3). - After assigning the printer a static IP address, follow the printer... printer.
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HP Deskjet 6980 series Find the printer URL on a Wireless ...
Network Guide - Page 18
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Chapter 2
Press the Report Page button on the front of the printer to print an HP Report page. Check the Signal Strength indicated on the HP Report page against the wireless settings for the network. No large objects are obstructing the path between the printer and the WAP or the printer and the computer.
- Use...
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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Setup Guide - Page 10
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r. After the Wireless Configuration Wizard is finished, close the EWS. o. Select the printer, and then click the Add button.
On the Confirm or Change Settings screen, click Next. On the Add Printer screen, click Open Print Center (Mac OS X 10.2) or Open
Printer Setup Utility (Mac OS...
Setup Guide - Page 16
.... Close Print Center.
1H6P Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide
HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide After entering the wireless network settings, click the Apply button, and then close the EWS.
14. Click Add Printer. 16. Do one of the following depending on the version of Mac OS X you want to which you are using:
Mac OS X 10.2.3 and...
User Guide - Macintosh - Page 4
... cartridges 95 Calibrate color ...96 Automatically clean print cartridges 96 Print a test page 96 View estimated ink levels 96 Maintain the printer body 97 Remove ink from your skin and clothing 97 Manually clean print cartridges 97 Maintain print cartridges 98 HP Printer Utility 99 11 Troubleshooting 101 Ethernet problems 101 Wireless communication problems 103...
User Guide - Macintosh - Page 7
...; Optional 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory: Purchase a 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory to expand the printer's paper-handling capability. Use an optional HP Bluetooth Wireless Printer Adapter to print images from most Bluetooth devices to the printer without a cable connection. ● Optional Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory: Purchase an Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory...
User Guide - Macintosh - Page 40
...802.11b-enabled devices communicate in order to reduce interference.
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HP Deskjet 6980 series The printer's mDNS service name on Mac OS X v10.2.3 and higher. Chapter 4 (continued) Item DNS...printer is receiving:
● 1 through 5: 5 indicates an excellent signal; 1 indicates a poor signal.
● Not applicable: The printer is set to ad hoc communication mode or the wireless network is used...
User Guide - Macintosh - Page 46
... printer's MAC address is displayed on the network are a relatively short distance from one type of the service (such as "your printer"), IP and port addresses, and other through a Wireless Access Point (WAP), such as the center of wireless network in which devices communicate with each other necessary information. Each device
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HP Deskjet 6980 series Use the...
User Guide - Macintosh - Page 50
... The printer can either be connected to create instant IP-based wired or wireless networks of...Mac OS X v 10.2.3 and higher. Ethernet network examples To see the Ethernet network examples page.
A gateway can accept print jobs sent simultaneously from four users.
Printing Computers on networks that use a popular protocol called an RJ-45
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HP Deskjet 6980 series The printer...
User Guide - Pre-Windows 2000 - Page 7
...-to enhance detail in the office. ● Photo/envelope feeder: Use the photo/envelope feeder to expand the printer's paper-handling capability. You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that last. Use an optional HP Bluetooth Wireless Printer Adapter to print images from most Bluetooth devices to the printer without a cable using the front USB port. ● Automatic paper-type sensor...
User Guide - Pre-Windows 2000 - Page 30
... Control (MAC) authentication.
Traditional WLAN security includes the use an antivirus program 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 several wireless security options depending on the type of wireless network of which the printer is a complex...
User Guide - Pre-Windows 2000 - Page 40
... (MAC) address. Host Name
The printer's host name on the network. URL
The address to use in order to the printer. Not Specified means that no IP address has been set.
Active Connection Type
The type of network the printer is connected to:
● Wired: The printer is connected to an Ethernet network. ● Wireless: The printer is...
User Guide - Windows 2000 - Page 7
... purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped with several exciting features:
● Built-in vivid colors that last. HP Vivera Inks deliver true-to-life photo quality and exceptional fade resistance resulting in networking capabilities: Connect to either a wired or a wireless network without a cable using the front USB port. ● Automatic paper-type sensor: Use the auto...
User Guide - Windows 2000 - Page 30
...HP Deskjet 6980 series To protect the wireless network, HP strongly suggests you implement a wireless security scheme (either WEP or WPA) during setup, use of which the printer... wireless security involves two strategies...wireless network secure. If you are using an access point, you decide to add encryption and authentication to the network after installing the printer, change the settings on the printer...
User Guide - Windows 2000 - Page 40
... is not required. This name is used by HP Service and Support. Link Config
The network link configuration:
● 802.11 ● 10T-Full ● 10T-Half ● 100TX-Full ● 100TX-Half
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HP Deskjet 6980 series Chapter 4
Item
Meaning
Network Status
The printer's network status:
● Ready: The printer is ready to print. ●...
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