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Network Toolbox tab
1. General: Shows the current network connection setting of the printer
2. Wired  settings: Enable the user to change the IP Settings and DNS server for a wired
connection
3. Wireless  settings (only available if the printer supports wireless connection): Enable
the user to turn the wireless radio On or Off and to change the IP address or DNS
server
4. Utilities :
a . Run Network Diagnostic  – to perform network troubleshooting
b . Print Wireless Network Test Report  – only for printers with wireless capability
c . View Wireless Network Tutorial  – only for printers with wireless capability
d . View Wireless Network FAQs  – only for printers with wireless capability
Use the HP Solution Center (Windows)
On a Windows computer, the HP Solution Center is the entry point for the HP software.
Use the HP Solution Center to change print settings, order supplies, and access the
onscreen Help.
The features available in the HP Solution Center vary depending on the devices you have
installed. The HP Solution Center is customized to show icons that are associated with
the selected device. If the selected device is not equipped with a particular feature, then
the icon for that feature does not appear in the HP Solution Center.
Open the Solution Center using one of these methods:
Double-click the Solution Center icon in the desktop.
- Or -
Double-click the Digital Imaging Monitor icon in the taskbar.
Embedded Web server
When the device is connected to a network, you can use the embedded Web server to
view status information, change settings, and manage it from your computer.
NOTE: For a list of system requirements  for the embedded Web server, see
Embedded Web server specifications .
Some settings might be restricted by the requirement for a password.
You can open and use the embedded Web server without being connected to the
Internet; however, some features will not be available.
You might receive a statement about the EWS being an untrusted site. Click through
this message to enter the EWS.
The embedded Web server (EWS) places a very small text file (cookies) on your hard
drive when you are browsing. These files let the EWS recognize your computer the next
time you visit. For example, if you have configured the EWS language, a cookie helps
remember which language youve selected so that the next time you open the EWS, the
pages are displayed in that language. Though some cookies are cleared at the end of
each session (such as the cookie that stores the selected language), others (such as the
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cookie that stores customer-specific preferences) are stored on the computer until you
clear them manually.
You can configure your browser to accept all cookies, or you can configure it to alert you
every time a cookie is offered, which allows you to decide on a cookie-by-cookie basis
which cookies to accept or refuse. You can also use your browser to remove unwanted
cookies.
NOTE: Depending on your device, if you chose to disable cookies, you will disable
one or more of the following features:
• Remembering the EWS browser language setting
• Automatically refreshing the existing page
• Starting where you left the application (especially useful when using setup wizards)
• Preventing other users from modifying the same settings while you are making changes
For information about how to change your privacy and cookie settings and how to view
or delete cookies, see the documentation available with your Web browser.
This section contains the following topics:
•
To open the embedded Web server
•
Embedded Web server pages
To open the embedded Web server
You can open the embedded Web server by using these methods:
NOTE: To open the embedded Web server from the printer driver (Windows), or the
HP Printer Utility (Mac OS X), the device must be on a network and must have an IP
address.
• Web browser:  In a supported Web browser on your computer, type the IP address
or hostname that has been assigned to the device.
For example, if the IP address is 123.123.123.123, type the following address into
the Web browser:  http://123.123.123.123 .
The IP address and hostname for the device are listed on the wireless status report.
For more information, see 
Understand the network configuration page .
After opening the embedded Web server, you can bookmark it so that you can return
to it quickly in the future.
• Windows taskbar : Right-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon, point to the device
you wish to view, and then click  Network Settings (EWS).
• Windows Vista : Right-click the printer icon and then select  Device Web Page.
• HP Printer Utility (Mac OS X):  On the Printer Settings  panel, click Additional
Settings , and then click the  Open Embedded Web Server  button.
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Embedded Web server pages
The embedded Web server contains pages that you can use to view product information
and change device settings. The pages also contain links to other e-services.
Pages/buttonsContents
Information pageShows status information about the device, its ink
supplies and usage, and a log of device events (such
as errors).
Settings pageShows the settings that have been configured for the
device and gives you the ability to change these
settings. You can also save the settings and restore
them if the device loses the settings.
Networking pageShows network status and the network settings that
have been configured for the device. These pages
only appear if the device is connected to a network.
For more information, see 
Configure networkoptions.
Support and Order Supplies buttonsSupport  provides a number of support services.
Order Supplies  connects you to online ordering of
supplies.
HP Printer Utility (Mac OS X)
The HP Printer Utility contains tools to conf igure print settings, calibrate the device, order
supplies online, and find Web site support information.
This section contains the following topics:
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Open the HP Printer Utility
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HP Printer Utility panels
Open the HP Printer Utility
To open the HP Printer Utility from the HP Device Manager
1. Click the HP Device Manager icon in the Dock.
NOTE: If the icon does not appear in the Dock, click the Spotlight icon on the
right side of the menu bar, type  HP Device Manager in the box, and then click
the  HP Device Manager  entry.
2.Select  Maintain printer  from the Information and Settings  menu.
3. Select the HP devi ce, and then click Select.
HP Printer Utility panels
Information and Support panel
• Supplies Status:  Shows the information about currently installed ink cartridges.
• Device Information:  Displays information about the model and serial number. This
page contains information about the device and the supplies.
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•Clean:  Guides you through cleaning the printhead.
• Align:  Guides you through aligning the printhead.
• HP Support:  Gain access to HP Web site where you can find support for the device,
register the device, and fi nd information about returnin g and recycling used printing
supplies.
Use the HP Device Manager (Mac OS X)
To open the HP Device Manager on a Macintosh computer
1. Click the HP Device Manager icon in the Dock.
NOTE: If the icon does not appear in the Dock, click the Spotlight icon on the
right side of the menu bar, type  HP Device Manager in the box, and then click
the  HP Device Manager  entry.
2.Select the device from the  Devices drop-down menu.
From here, you can check for software updates, configure more software options,
and perform maintenance procedures such as checking the ink levels for the ink
cartridges.
NOTE: On a Macintosh computer, the features available in the HP Device
Manager vary depending on the selected device.
Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for planning purposes only.
When you receive an ink alert message,  consider having a replacement cartridge
available to avoid possible printing delays. You do not need to replace cartridges
until print quality becomes unacceptable.
TIP: When the HP Device Manager is opened, you can gain access to the Dock
menu shortcuts by selecting and holding the mouse button over the appropriate
icon for the HP Device Manager in the Dock.
Understand the printer status page
Use the Printer Status page to:
• View current device information and ink cartridge status
• Help troubleshoot problems
The Printer Status page also contains a log of recent events.
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If you need to call HP, it is often useful to print the Printer Status page before calling.
•Printer Information:  Shows device information (such as the product name, model
number, serial number, and firmware version number), the accessories that are
installed (such as the duplexer), and the number of pages printed from the trays and
accessories.
• Ink Cartridge Status:  Shows the estimated ink levels (represented in graphical form
as gauges) and the part numbers and expiration dates of the ink cartridges.
To print the Printer Status page
• Device control panel:  Press Setup, select  Print Report , select Printer Status , and
then press  OK.
• Toolbox (Windows):  Click the Services tab, and then click  Print a Test Page.
• HP Printer Utility (Mac OS X):  Click Device Information  from the Information and
Support  panel, and then click  Print Configuration Page .
Understand the network configuration page
If the device is connected to a network, you can print a network configuration page to
view the network settings for the device. You can use the network configuration page to
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help troubleshoot network connectivity problems. If you need to call HP, it is often useful
to print this page before calling.
Network Configuration Page
1. General Information: Shows information about the current status and active
connection type of the network, and other information, such as the URL of the
embedded Web server.
2. 802.3 Wired:  Shows information about the active wired network connection, such as
the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, as well as the hardware address of
the device.
3. 802.11 Wireless:  Shows information about the active wireless network connection,
such as the IP address, the communication mode, the network name, authentication
type, and signal strength.
4. mDNS:  Shows information about the active Multicast Domain Name System (mDNS)
connection. mDNS services are typically used on small networks for IP address and
name resolution (through UDP port 5353) where a conventional DNS server is not
used.
5. SLP:  Shows information about the current Service Location Protocol (SLP)
connection. SLP is used by network management applications for device
management. The device supports SNMPv1 protocol on IP networks.
To print the network configuration page from the device control panel
Press the  Setup button, select  Network Setup , select Print Network Configuration
Page , and then press  OK.
This section contains the following topics:
Configure network options
You can manage network settings for the device through the device control panel as
described in the next section. Additional advanced settings are available in the embedded
Web server, a configuration and status tool you access from your Web browser using an
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existing network connection to the device. For more information, see Embedded Web
server.
This section contains the following topics:
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Change basic network settings
•
Change advanced network settings
Change basic network settings
The control-panel options enable you to set up and manage a wireless connection and
to perform a variety of network management tasks. This includes viewing the network
settings, restoring the network defaults, turning the wireless radio on and off, and
changing the network settings.
This section contains the following topics:
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View and print network settings
•
Turn the wireless radio on and off (some models only)
View and print network settings
You can display a summary of the network settings on the device control panel or the
Network Toolbox. You can print a more detailed network configuration page. The network
configuration page lists all of the important network settings such as the IP address, link
speed, DNS, and mDNS. For information on the network settings, see 
Understand the
network configuration page .
1. Press the  Setup button.
2. Press the arrow keys until  Print Report is highlighted, and then press  OK.
3. Press the arrow keys unitl  Network Settings is highlighted, and then press  OK.
Turn the wireless radio on and off (some models only)
The wireless radio is on by default, as indicated by the blue light on the front of the device.
In order to stay connected to a wireless network, the radio must stay on. However, if your
device is connected to a wired network or you have a USB connection, the radio is not
used. In this case  you might want to turn the radio off.
1. Press the  Setup button.
2. Press the arrow keys until  Network is highlighted, and then press  OK.
3. Select  Wireless Radio , and then select  Yes to turn the radio on, or  No to turn the
radio off.
Change advanced network settings
The advanced network settings are provided for your convenience. However, unless you
are an advanced user, you should not change any of these settings. The advanced
settings include  Link Speed, IP Settings , and Default Gateway .
This section contains the following topics:
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Set link speed
•
To View IP settings
•
To Change IP settings
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Set link speed
You can change the speed at which data is transmitted over the network. The default is
Automatic.
1. Press the  Setup button.
2. Press the arrow keys until  Network is highlighted, then press  OK.
3. Select  Advanced Setup , then select Link Speed.
4. Press the number next to the link speed that matches your network hardware:
•1. Automatic
• 2. 10-Full
• 3. 10-Half
• 4. 100-Full
• 5. 100-Half
To View IP settings
To view the IP address of the device:
• Print the network configuration page. For more information, see 
Understand the
network configuration page .
• Or, open the Network Toolbox (Windows), click the  Network Settings tab, click the
Wired  or Wireless  tab (depending on the current connection), and then click  IP
Settings .
To Change IP settings
The default IP setting fo r the IP settings is Automatic, which sets the IP settings
automatically. However, if you are an advanced user, you might want to manually change,
such as the IP address, subnet mask, or the default gateway.
CAUTION: Be careful when manually assigning an IP address. If you enter an invalid
IP address during the installation, your network components will not be able to connect
with the device.
1. Press the  Setup button.
2. Press the arrow keys until  Network is highlighted, and then press  OK.
3. Select  Advanced Setup , select IP Settings , and then select  Manual IP Settings .
4. Press the number next to the IP setting:
•1. IP Address
• 2. Subnet Mask
• 3. Default Gateway
5. Enter your changes, and then press  OK.
Set up faxing for the device 
After completing all the steps in the getting started guide, use the instructions in this
section to complete your fax setup. Keep your getting started guide for later use.
In this section, you will learn how to set  up the device so that faxing works successfully
with equipment and services you might already have on the same phone line.
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TIP:You can also use the Fax Setup Wizard (Windows) or HP Fax Setup Utility (Mac
OS X) to help you quickly set up some  important fax settings such as the answer
mode and fax header information. You can access the Fax Setup Wizard (Windows)
or HP Fax Setup Utility (Mac OS X) through the software you installed with the device.
After you run the Fax Setup Wi zard (Windows) or HP Fax Setup Utility (Mac OS X),
follow the procedures in this section to complete your fax setup.
This section contains the following topics:
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Set up faxing (parallel phone systems)
•
Serial-type fax setup
Set up faxing (parallel phone systems)
Before you begin setting up  the device for faxing, determ ine which kind of phone system
your country/region uses. The instructions for fax setup differ depending on whether you
have a serial- or para llel-type phone system.
• If you do not see your country/region list ed in the table below, you probably have a
serial-type phone system. In  a serial-type phone system, the connector type on your
shared telephone equipment (modems, phones, and answering machines) does not
allow a physical connection to the 2-EXT port on the device. Instead, all equipment
must be connected at the telephone wall jack.
NOTE: In some countries/region s that use serial-type phone systems, the phone
cord that came with the device might have an additional wall plug attached to it.
This enables you to connect other telecom  devices to the wall jack where you plug
in the device.
You might need to connect the supplied phone cord to the adapter provided for
your country/region.
• If your country/region is listed in the table below, you probably have a parallel-type telephone system. In a para llel-type phone system, you ar e able to connect shared
telephone equipment to the phone line by using the 2-EXT port on the back of the
device.
NOTE: If you have a parallel-type phone  system, HP recommends you use the
2-wire phone cord supplied with the device to connect it to the telephone wall jack.
Table 8-1 Countries/regions with a parallel-type phone system
ArgentinaAustraliaBrazil
CanadaChileChina
ColombiaGreeceIndia
IndonesiaIrelandJapan
KoreaLatin AmericaMalaysia
MexicoPhilippinesPoland
PortugalRussiaSaudi Arabia
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SingaporeSpainTaiwan
ThailandUSAVenezuela
Vietnam  
If you are unsure which kind of telephone system you have (ser ial or parallel), check with
your telephone company.
This section contains the following topics:
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Choose the correct  fax setup for your home or office
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Case A: Separate fax line (no voice calls received)
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Case B: Set up the device with DSL
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Case C: Set up the device with  a PBX phone system or an ISDN line
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Case D: Fax with a distinctive ring service on the same line
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Case E: Shared voice/fax line
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Case F: Shared voice/fa x line with voice mail
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Case G: Fax line shared with comput er modem (no voice calls received)
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Case H: Shared voice/fax line with computer modem
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Case I: Shared voice/fax line with answering machine
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Case J: Shared voice/fax line with computer modem and answering machine
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Case K: Shared voice/fax line with computer dial-up modem and voice mail
Choose the correct fax setup for your home or office
To fax successfully, you need to know what types of equipment and services (if any) share
the same phone line with the device. This is important because you might need to connect
some of your existing office equipment directly to the device, and you might also need to
change some fax se ttings before you can fax successfully.
1. Determine if your tele phone system is serial  or parallel (see 
Set up faxing (parallel
phone systems)).
a . Serial-type telephone system — See 
Serial-type fax setup .
b . Parallel-type telephone  system — Go to step 2.
2. Select the combination of equipment and services sharing your fax line.
• DSL: A Digital subscriber line (DSL) service through your telephone company.
(DSL might be called ADSL in your country/region.)
• PBX: A private branch exch ange (PBX) phone system or an integrated services
digital network (ISDN) system.
• Distinctive ring service: A distinctive ri ng service through your telephone company
provides multiple telephone numbers with different ring patterns.
• Voice calls: Voice calls are received at the same phone number you use for fax calls on the device.
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