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Configure ip network settings, Introduction, Printer sharing disclaimer – HP LaserJet Pro 4001dw Monochrome Wireless Printer User Manual

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Configure IP network settings

Review the following information about configuring IP network settings.

Introduction

Use the information in the following sections to configure the printer network settings.

Printer sharing disclaimer

HP does not support peer-to-peer networking, as the feature is a function of Microsoft operating
systems and not of the HP printer drivers.

Go to Microsoft at

www.microsoft.com

.

View or change network settings

Use the HP Embedded Web Server to view or change IP configuration settings.

1.

Open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS):

a.

On the printer control panel, press the

OK

button to display the Home screen.

b.

Use the arrow buttons and the

OK

button to navigate to and open the following menus:

i.

Setup

ii.

Network Setup

iii.

General Settings

c.

On the General Settings menu, select

Show the IP Address

, and then select

Yes

to display the

printer's IP address or host name.

d.

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.

2.

On the EWS Home page, click the Network tab to view network information. Change settings as

needed.

Rename the printer on a network

Use the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) to rename the printer on a network so it can be uniquely

identified.

1.

Open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS):

a.

On the printer control panel, press the

OK

button to display the Home screen.

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