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Software for networks, Hp web jetadmin software – HP LaserJet 4300 Printer series User Manual

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Software for networks

The printer software provides a link for the HP Web Jetadmin software for managing the printer.
For a summary of available HP network installation and configuration software solutions, see the

HP Jetdirect Print Server Administrator’s Guide

(included with printers that contain an HP Jetdirect print

server).

HP Web Jetadmin software

HP Web Jetadmin 6.5 is a Web-based software solution for remotely installing, monitoring, and
troubleshooting network-connected peripherals. The software's intuitive browser interface
simplifies cross-platform management of a wide range of devices, including HP and non-HP
printers. Management is proactive, allowing network administrators the ability to resolve printer
issues before users are affected. Download this free, enhanced-management software at

http://

www.hp.com/go/webjetadmin

. To obtain plug-ins to HP Web Jetadmin, click plug-ins, and then

click applications.

When installed on a host server, HP Web Jetadmin can be accessed by any client through a
supported Web browser by browsing to the HP Web Jetadmin host.

If installed on a host server, HP Web Jetadmin is available to any client through a supported
Web browser (such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.x or Netscape Navigator 4.x or later) by
browsing to the HP Web Jetadmin host.

HP Web Jetadmin features include:

Proactively manages devices with features such as e-mail notification, consumables status,
and configurable alerts

Remotely installs and configures devices

Conducts remote diagnostics of devices

Resource Manager plug-in manages disk drive, flash, and RAM memory, as well as the
forms and fonts stored on the hard drives of network printers

Integrated firmware download manager enables batch configuration upgrades to
HP Jetdirect print servers and selected printers to multiple device configuration

Configures multiple devices simultaneously

Task-oriented, Web-based interface (no client software required)

Automatically discovers devices on your network

Allows you to create custom profiles and views

Easily organizes peripherals into logical groups with virtual office maps for ease of
navigation

Manages legacy devices that do not have an HP embedded Web server

Supports multiple protocols (TCP/IP and IPX)

Universal printer support manages third-party standard MIB-compliant printers

Integrated Web server runs HP Web Jetadmin without a dedicated Web server
(HP Web Jetadmin runs on Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 Professional, or Linux
operating systems, storing information in one central database)

Easily integrates with enterprise management solutions such as OpenView®, Computer
Associates (UniCenter)®, and Tivoli®