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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.
Table 8-1 EWS tabs
Tab or section Description
Home tab
Provides printer, status, and
conguration information.
● Device Status: Shows the printer status and shows the approximate percent life remaining
of HP supplies.
● Supplies Status: Shows the approximate percent life remaining of HP supplies. Actual supply
life remaining can vary. Consider having a replacement supply available to install when print
quality is no longer acceptable. The supply does not need to be replaced unless the print
quality is no longer acceptable.
● Device Conguration: Shows the information found on the printer conguration page.
● Network Summary: Shows the information found on the printer network conguration
page.
● Reports: Print the conguration and supplies status pages that the printer generates.
● Color Usage Log: Shows a summary of color jobs that the printer has produced.
(Color models only)
● Event Log: Shows a list of all printer events and errors.
● Open Source Licenses: Shows a summary of the licenses for open source software
programs that can be used with the printer.
System tab
Provides the ability to congure the
printer from your computer.
● Device Information: Provides basic printer and company information.
● Paper Setup: Change the default paper-handling settings for the printer.
● Print Quality: Change the default print-quality settings for the printer.
● Energy Settings: Change the default times for entering Sleep/Auto O mode or automatic
shut down.
● Print Density: Change the print density of contrasts, highlights, midtones, and shadows.
● Paper Types: Congure print modes that correspond to the paper types that the printer
accepts.
● System Setup: Change the system defaults for the printer.
● Supply Settings: Change the settings for Cartridge is low alerts and other supplies
information.
● Service: Perform the cleaning procedure on the printer.
● Save and Restore: Save the current settings for the printer to a le on the computer. Use
this le to load the same settings onto another printer or to restore these settings to this
printer at a later time.
● Administration: Set or change the printer password. Enable or disable printer features.
NOTE: The System tab can be password-protected. If this printer is on a network, always
consult with the administrator before changing settings on this tab.
ENWW Advanced conguration with HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) and HP Device Toolbox (Windows) 85
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