HP LaserJet Ultra M106w - Manual (Page 63)

Advanced configuration with HP Embedded Web Server (EWS)
and HP Device Toolbox (Windows)
Use the HP Embedded Web Server to manage printing functions from a computer instead of the printer
control panel.
● View printer status information
● Determine the remaining life for all supplies and order new ones
● View and change tray configurations
● View and change the printer control-panel menu configuration
● View and print internal pages
● Receive notification of printer and supplies events
● View and change network configuration
The HP Embedded Web Server works when the printer is connected to an IP-based network. The HP
Embedded Web Server does not support IPX-based printer connections. Internet access is not needed to open
and use the HP Embedded Web Server.
When the printer is connected to the network, the HP Embedded Web Server is automatically available.
NOTE: HP Device Toolbox is software used to connect to the HP Embedded Web Server when the printer is
connected to a computer via USB. It is available only if a full installation was performed when the printer was
installed on a computer. Depending on how the printer is connected, some features might not be available.
NOTE: The HP Embedded Web Server is not accessible beyond the network firewall.
Method one: Open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) from the Start menu
1. Open the HP Printer Assistant.
● Windows 8.1: Click the down arrow in lower left corner of the Start screen, and then select the
printer name.
● Windows 8: Right-click an empty area on the Start screen, click All Apps on the app bar, and then
select the printer name.
● Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP: From the computer desktop, click Start, select All
Programs, click HP, click the folder for the printer, select the icon with the printer's name, and
then open HP Printer Assistant.
2. In the HP Printer Assistant, select Print, and then select HP Device Toolbox.
Method two: Open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) from a web browser
1. Print a configuration page to determine the IP address or host name.
a.
Press and hold the Resume/Cancel button until the Ready light begins blinking.
b.
Release the Resume/Cancel button.
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