HP Color LaserJet Managed MFP E77800 Series, HP LaserJet Managed MFP E72500 Series - User Guide
Advanced conguration with the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS)
Use the HP Embedded Web Server to manage advanced printing functions.
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Introduction
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How to access the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS)
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HP Embedded Web Server features
Introduction
Use the HP Embedded Web Server to manage printing functions from a computer instead of the printer control
panel.
● View printer status information
● Determine the remaining life for all supplies and order new ones
● View and change tray congurations
● View and change the printer control-panel menu conguration
● View and print internal pages
● Receive notication of printer and supplies events
● 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. Internet access is not needed 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: The HP Embedded Web Server is not accessible beyond the network rewall.
How to access the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS)
Use the following steps to open the EWS.
1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, select the Information icon, and then select 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:
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