HP LaserJet Managed E50045 - User Guide
Advanced conguration with HP Embedded Web Server (EWS)
Introduction
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How to access the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS)
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HP Embedded Web Server features
Use the HP Embedded Web Server to manage printing functions from a computer instead of the product control
panel.
● View product status information
● Determine the remaining life for all supplies and order new ones
● View and change tray congurations
● View and change the product control-panel menu conguration
● View and print internal pages
● Receive notication of product and supplies events
● View and change network conguration
The HP Embedded Web Server works when the product is connected to an IP-based network. The HP Embedded
Web Server does not support IPX-based product connections. Internet access is not needed to open and use the
HP Embedded Web Server.
When the product 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 rewall.
How to access the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS)
1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch the Information icon, and then touch 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: Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 or later or Netscape 6.2 or later
● macOS: Safari or Firefox using Bonjour or an IP address
● Linux: Netscape Navigator only
● HP-UX 10 and HP-UX 11: Netscape Navigator 4.7
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