HP LaserJet Pro 4001dw Monochrome Wireless Printer - Manual (Page 60)

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. You do not have to have
Internet access 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: Printer Home Page (EWS) 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 software
Use this method to open the EWS from the HP Printer Assistant software.
1. From the Start menu, select HP, and then select the printer name to open the HP Printer Assistant.
2. In the HP Printer Assistant, select Print, and then select Printer Home Page (EWS).
Method two: Open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) from a web browser
Use the EWS to manage your printer from a computer instead of the printer control panel.
Your printer must be connected to an IP-based network before you can access the EWS.
1. On the printer control panel, press the OK button to display the Home screen.
2. Use the arrow buttons and the OK button to navigate to and open the following menus:
a. Setup
b. Network Setup
c. General Settings
3. On the General Settings menu, select Show the IP Address , and then select Yes to display the
printer's IP address or host name.
4. Open a web browser, and in the address line, type the IP address or host name exactly as it displays
on the printer control panel. Press the
Enter key on the computer keyboard. The EWS opens.
NOTE: If a message displays in the web browser indicating that the website might not be safe,
select the option to continue to the website. Accessing this website will not harm the computer.
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