HP (Hewlett-Packard) CP4005 User Manual
Using the embedded Web server
NOTE
When the printer is directly connected to a computer, use the HP Easy Printer Care
Software to view the printer status.
When the printer is directly connected to a computer, the embedded Web server is supported for
Windows 2000 and later.
Windows 2000 and later.
When the printer is connected to the network, the embedded Web server is automatically available. You
can access the embedded Web server from Windows 2000 and later, or through the Apple Safari
browser.
can access the embedded Web server from Windows 2000 and later, or through the Apple Safari
browser.
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:
functions from your computer instead of from the printer control panel. Below are examples of what you
can do using the embedded Web server:
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View printer control status information.
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Set the type of paper loaded in each tray.
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Determine the remaining life on all supplies and order new ones.
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View and change tray configurations.
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View and change the printer control panel menu configuration.
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View and print internal pages.
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Receive notification of printer and supplies events.
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View and change network configuration.
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Restrict access to color printing. (See
for setup instructions.)
To use the embedded Web server, you must have Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later, or Netscape
Navigator 6.2 or 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. For more information about the HP
embedded Web server, see the HP Embedded Web Server User Guide. You can find this guide on the
CD-ROM included with the printer.
Navigator 6.2 or 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. For more information about the HP
embedded Web server, see the HP Embedded Web Server User Guide. You can find this guide on the
CD-ROM included with the printer.
Accessing 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
address, print a configuration page. For more information about printing a configuration page, see
NOTE
Once you open the URL, you can bookmark it so that you can return to it quickly in the
future.
1.
The embedded Web server has three tabs that contain settings and information about the printer:
the Information tab, the Settings tab, and the Networking tab. Click the tab that you want to view.
the Information tab, the Settings tab, and the Networking tab. Click the tab that you want to view.
2.
See the following sections for more information about each tab.
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