HP Officejet Pro 251dw Printer series - Manual (Page 134)

About cookies
The embedded web server (EWS) places very small text files (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
you have selected so that the next time you access 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 cookie that stores customer-specific
preferences) are stored on the computer until you clear them manually.
NOTE: The cookies that the EWS stores on your computer are only used for saving settings
on your computer or for sharing information between the printer and the computer. These
cookies are not sent to any HP websites.
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 which cookies to accept or refuse. You can
also use your browser to remove unwanted cookies.
NOTE: Depending on your printer, if you disable cookies, you also disable one or more of
the following features:
• Starting where you left the application (especially useful when using setup wizards)
• Remembering the EWS browser language setting
• Personalizing the EWS Home page
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.
To open the embedded web server
NOTE: The printer must be on a network and must have an IP address. The IP address and
hostname for the printer are listed on the status report. For more information, see Understand
the network configuration page.
In a supported web browser on your computer, type the IP address or hostname assigned to the
printer.
For example, if the IP address is 123.123.123.123, type the following address into the web
browser: http://123.123.123.123
TIP: After opening the embedded web server, you can bookmark it so that you can return to
it quickly.
TIP: If you are using the Safari web browser in Mac OS X, you can also use the Bonjour
bookmark to open the EWS without typing the IP address. To use the Bonjour bookmark,
open Safari, and then from the Safari menu, click Preferences. On the Bookmarks tab, in
the Bookmarks bar section, select Include Bonjour, and then close the window. Click the
Bonjour bookmark, and then select your networked printer to open the EWS.
Embedded web server features
NOTE: Changing network settings in the HP EWS might disable some product or product
software features.
Use the Home tab to customize various views and tasks related to your device. The Home tab
includes the following items:
•
Recently Visited: Displays the five most recently visited embedded HP EWS links.
• Printer Status: Displays current printer status.
• Diagnostic: Provide links to diagnostic tasks.
Appendix D
130 Printer management tools