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Advanced conguration with HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) and
HP Device Toolbox (Windows)
Use the HP Embedded Web Server to manage printing functions from your computer instead of the printer
control panel.
● View printer status information
● Determine the remaining life for all supplies and order new ones
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View and change tray congurations (paper types and sizes)
● View and print internal pages
● View and change network conguration
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. You do not have to have Internet access 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: HP Device Toolbox is software used to connect to the HP Embedded Web Server when the printer is
connected to a computer via USB. It is available only if a full installation was performed when the printer was
installed on a computer. Depending on how the printer is connected, some features might not be available.
NOTE: The HP Embedded Web Server is not accessible beyond the network rewall.
Method one: Open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) from the software
1. Open the HP Printer Assistant.
● Windows 10: From the Start menu, click All Apps, click HP, and then select the printer name.
● Windows 8.1: Click the down arrow in lower left corner of the Start screen, and then select the printer
name.
● Windows 8: Right-click an empty area on the Start screen, click All Apps on the app bar, and then
select the printer name.
● Windows 7: From the computer desktop, click Start, select All Programs, click HP, click the folder for
the printer, and then select the printer name.
2. In the HP Printer Assistant, select Print, and then select HP Device Toolbox.
Method two: Open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) from a web browser
1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch the Connection Information button ,
and then touch the Network Connected button or the Network Wi-Fi ON button to display the IP
address or host name.
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