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Introduction, How to access the hp embedded web server (ews) – HP MFP M528f Monochrome Laser Printer User Manual

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Advanced configuration with the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS)

Introduction

How to access the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS)

HP Embedded Web Server features

Introduction

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:

The HP Embedded Web Server is not accessible beyond the network firewall.

How to access the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS)

1.

From the Home screen on the printer control panel, select the Information icon, and then select the
Network icon to display the IP address or host name.

2.

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 the web browser displays a message indicating that accessing the website might not be safe,

select the option to continue to the website. Accessing this website will not harm the computer.

To use the HP Embedded Web Server, the browser must meet the following requirements:

Windows® 7

Internet Explorer (version 8.x or greater)

Google Chrome (version 34.x or greater)

Firefox (version 20.x or greater)

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