HP Color LaserJet 4600 Printer series - Manual (Page 116)

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Using the embedded Web server
When the printer is directly connected to a computer, the embedded
Web server is supported for Windows 95 and later. In order to use the
embedded Web server with a direct connection, you must choose the
Custom installation option when you install the printer driver. Select
the option to load Printer Status and Alerts. The proxy server is
installed as part of the Printer Status and Alerts software.
When the printer is connected to the network, the embedded Web
server is automatically available. You may access the embedded Web
server from Windows 95 and later.
The embedded Web server allows you to view printer and network
status and to manage printing functions from your computer instead
of from the printer control panel. Below are examples of what you can
do using the embedded Web server:
z view printer control status information
z set the type of paper loaded in each tray
z
determine the remaining life on all supplies and order new ones
z view and change tray configurations
z
view and change the printer control panel menu configuration
z
view and print internal pages
z
receive notification of printer and supplies events
z
view and change network configuration
To use the embedded Web server, you must have Microsoft Internet
Explorer 4 and later or Netscape Navigator 4 and later. The
embedded Web server works when the printer is connected to an IP-
based network. The embedded Web server does not support IPX-
based printer connections. You do not have to have Internet access to
open and use the embedded Web server.
To access the embedded Web server
In a supported Web browser on your computer, type the IP address
for the printer. (To find the IP address, print a configuration page. For
more information about printing a configuration page, see
Printer
information pages .)