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Use the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) to enable the Cartridge Protection feature
From the EWS, a network administrator can enable the Cartridge Protection feature. This protects the cartridges
that are associated with the printer from being stolen and used in other printers.
1. Open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS):
a. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch the Wireless icon or the Ethernet icon
to view the printer's IP address or host name.
b. 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 Settings tab.
3. In the left navigation pane, click Supplies to expand the options, and then click Supply Settings.
4. In the Cartridge Protection area, click the drop-down menu and select On.
5. Click Apply to save the changes.
CAUTION: After enabling Cartridge Protection for the printer, all subsequent toner cartridges installed in
the printer are automatically and permanently protected. To avoid protecting a new cartridge, disable the
feature before installing the new cartridge.
Turning the feature o does not turn o protection for cartridges that are currently installed.
Use the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) to disable the Cartridge Protection feature
From the EWS, a network administrator can disable the Cartridge Protection feature. This removes protection for
any new cartridges installed in the printer.
1. Open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS):
a. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch the Wireless icon or the Ethernet icon
to view the printer's IP address or host name.
b. 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 Settings tab.
3. In the left navigation pane, click Supplies to expand the options, and then click Supply Settings.
4. In the Cartridge Protection area, click the drop-down menu and select O.
5. Click Apply to save the changes.
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