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First Edition, January 2001

Introducing the HP Embedded Web Server ............................................... 3

Viewing Printer Status with the Home Pages............................................. 9

Configuring the Printer with the Device Pages......................................... 17

Managing the Network with the Networking Pages.................................. 41

Overview............................................................................................... 3

Features ...............................................................................................4

Additional Features with a Permanent Storage Device ................... 5

Introducing ChaiVM (Embedded Virtual Machine)...........................6

Accessing the HP Embedded Web Server ........................................... 7

System Requirements ..................................................................... 7

Viewing the HP Embedded Web Server.......................................... 7

Navigating the HP Embedded Web Server........................................... 8

Overview............................................................................................... 9

Printer Status...................................................................................... 10

Configuration Page.............................................................................11

Supplies Status................................................................................... 12

Event Log ...........................................................................................13

Usage Page........................................................................................ 14

Device Information..............................................................................15

Overview............................................................................................. 17

Configure Printer.................................................................................18

Selecting Paper Size.....................................................................20

Alerts ..................................................................................................21

Configuring Alert Notification......................................................... 23

Refining Event Notification ............................................................ 27

Email................................................................................................... 30

Configuring Outgoing Mail............................................................. 31

Configuring Incoming Mail............................................................. 32

Using Email Command and Response..........................................33

Security............................................................................................... 35

Other Links ......................................................................................... 36

Adding a Link.................................................................................37

Removing a Link............................................................................37

Device Information..............................................................................38

Language............................................................................................ 39

Overview............................................................................................. 41

Contents 1

Appendix A – HP Web JetAdmin and the HP Embedded Web Server.....43

Appendix B – How Do I?.......................................................................... 45

Sharing Printer Information................................................................. 45

Setting Up the Printer to Send E-mail Messages................................ 46

Setting Up the Printer to Receive and Respond to E-mail Messages. 52

Index ........................................................................................................57

2 Contents

Overview

Introducing the

Introducing theIntroducing the HP

HP Embedded Web Server

HPHP

Embedded Web Server

Embedded Web Server Embedded Web Server

web server

much in the same way that an operating system, such as Windows, provides an environment for programs to run on your PC. The output from these programs can then be displayed by a web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator.

When a web server is “embedded”, that means it resides on a hardware device (such as a printer) or in firmware, rather than as software that is loaded on a network server.

The advantage of an to the printer that anyone with a network-connected PC and a standard web browser can access. There is no special software to install or configure.

The HP Embedded Web Server helps you to display status information, change settings, and manage the printer from the comfort of your PC.

The top of the Home page is shown below.

provides an environment in which web programs may run,

embedded web server

is that it provides an interface

Note

The HP Embedded Web Server screens shown in this guide are for the HP Color LaserJet 4550 series printer. If you are using a different printer model, you will notice slight variations in the embedded web server appearance and features.

Introducing the HP Embedded Web Server 3

Features

The HP Embedded Web Server allows you to view printer and network card status and manage printing functions from your PC. With the HP Embedded Web Server, you can do the following:

•

View printer control panel messages and status lights.

Determine the remaining life on all consumables.

Order consumables.

View and change tray configurations.

View and change the printer configuration.

View and print internal pages.

Receive notification of printer events.

Add or customize links to other web sites.

Select the language in which to display the embedded web server

pages.

View and change network card configuration.

4 Introducing the HP Embedded Web Server

Additional Features with a Permanent Storage Device

If you have a permanent storage device installed in your printer (such as a hard disk), you can view, set up, and retain additional information.

Usage Page

•

gives a page count for each size of media that has passed through the printer and shows the average percentage of toner coverage per page for each color; without the extra storage, the Usage Page is not available.

Alerts

•

with up to 20 recipients on each of the four lists; without the extra storage, you can send alerts to only two e-mail addresses.

Introducing ChaiVM (Embedded Virtual Machine)

The printer also includes an embedded virtual machine for running Java ™ applications, called ChaiVM. This infrastructure inside the printer allows for development of extended solutions, helps solve problems, and makes printer management easier. The embedded virtual machine has been specifically designed to make communication over the network or Internet easy.

Once you have this generic virtual machine operating system, you have several new capabilities:

Applications can be developed on a PC with confidence that they will

•

run on the embedded virtual machine. No custom development environment is required. A Java application that can run on ChaiVM virtual machine in a Windows 98 environment can also run in a Macintosh or a printer. This makes it easier and faster for developers to create custom printer capabilities.

Printer firmware, or other applications, can be released and updated

•

later.

All of this can be done dynamically: an application can be sent to run

•

on the embedded virtual machine (a self-test diagnostic program, for example), and the application can be deleted when it is done. Applications don't have to be permanently stored on the printer.

These capabilities apply to all printers with ChaiVM.

6 Introducing the HP Embedded Web Server

Accessing the HP Embedded Web Server

System Requirements

To use the HP Embedded Web Server, you must have the following:

a TCP/IP-based network

•

a web browser installed on your computer, preferably either Netscape

•

Navigator 4.7X or Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0X and above

Note

The embedded web server can be accessed from any operating system that supports the TCP/IP protocol and a web browser.

The embedded web server does not support IPX-based network printer connections and cannot be accessed with a parallel cable.

You cannot view the embedded web server pages from outside a firewall.

Viewing the HP Embedded Web Server

1. Launch your web browser.

2. In the printer (for example: http://192.168.1.1) or the host name (for example: http://myprinter).

If you do not know the IP address for the printer, it is listed on the printer configuration page under Protocol Information in the TCP/IP section.

To print a configuration page:

a. On the printer control panel, press

b. Press

c. Press

Address:

MENU displays.

Item

Select

completed, the printer will return to the READY state.

Go to:

until PRINT CONFIGURATION displays.

to print the configuration page. After the process is

field, type the IP address assigned to the

until INFORMATION

Introducing the HP Embedded Web Server 7

Navigating the HP Embedded Web Server

The HP Embedded Web Server has three sets of internal web pages for viewing printer information and for changing configuration options. You can access these pages by clicking one of the following three tabs: Home, Device, and Networking.

The

•

The

•

The

•

These pages may also provide additional links. For more information, see “Other Links” on page 36.

Note

Home

cannot configure the printer from these pages. (For more information, see page 9.)

Device

(For more information, see page 17.)

Networking

the printer’s network card from your PC. (For more information, see page 41.)

pages are the informational pages for the printer. You

pages allow you to configure the printer from your PC.

pages allow you to view network status and configure

8 Introducing the HP Embedded Web Server

Overview

The Home pages are the informational pages for the printer. You cannot configure the printer from these pages. The table below lists each of the Home pages and describes its features. For more information, see the page indicated.

Home Page Features

Viewing Printer Status

Viewing Printer StatusViewing Printer Status with

with the Home Pages

withwith

the Home Pages

the Home Pages the Home Pages

Printer Status (page 10)

Configuration Page (page 11)

Supplies Status (page 12)

Event Log (page 13)

Usage Page (page 14)

Provides remote Go and Job Cancel functions; displays control panel messages and status lights (including help); allows you to set the refresh rate; and displays consumable life levels, input tray configurations, and installed accessories.

Displays all printer configuration settings.

Shows consumables levels and assists with consumables ordering.

Shows the most recent printer events and errors.

Displays the printer’s name and serial number, gives a page count for each size of media that has passed through the printer, and shows the average percentage of toner coverage per page for each color. (This page is only available if your printer has a permanent storage device installed.)

Device Information (page 15)

Viewing Printer Status with the Home Pages 9

Displays the device description, asset number, company name, contact person, and the printer’s IP address, model, number, and serial number.

Printer Status

Under

Control Panel

appear on the printer control panel are displayed. Click

to view any help that is currently available on the printer control

Help

panel. (This appears at the bottom of the screen.)

You can set the rate at which the embedded web server will check the printer status. (Enter the number of minutes and click Apply.)

, the messages and status lights that currently

Control Panel

You can click the printer’s Go button to continue printing or to begin a print job. The Job Cancel button must be enabled from the Security page. (From the top of the screen, click Device, then on the left navigational bar, click Security.)

Displays the percentage of life remaining for each consumable.

Displays the status and configuration information for the input trays and output bins.

Shows which accessories are installed in the printer.

Displays any help that is currently available on the printer control panel when you press

(Item key).

[?]

[?][?]

10 Viewing Printer Status with the Home Pages

Configuration Page

Use the Configuration Page to view current printer settings, to help troubleshoot printer problems, or to verify installation of optional accessories, such as memory (DIMMs) or paper handling devices.

Note

You can send the Configuration Page to anyone you like via e-mail. See page 45 for more information.

Viewing Printer Status with the Home Pages 11

Supplies Status

The Supplies Status page shows the levels remaining for all consumables and the HP Part Numbers for each consumable. (It is helpful to have the part numbers available when it is time to order supplies.)

To order supplies over the Internet, click the Order Supplies link.

12 Viewing Printer Status with the Home Pages

Event Log

The Event Log displays the most recent printer events, including printer jams, service errors, and other printer errors.

For quick access to more information regarding error messages, click the Solve A Problem link, then select Error Messages. (This link takes you to hp.com on the World Wide Web; it is not part of the embedded web server.)

Viewing Printer Status with the Home Pages 13

Usage Page

The Usage Page displays the printer’s name and serial number, gives a page count for each size of media that has passed through the printer, and shows the average percentage of toner coverage per page for each color.

Note

The Usage Page is only available if your printer has a permanent storage device (such as a hard disk) installed.

Usage totals are displayed for each media size. (Shows the number of pages that were printed on one side, the number that were printed on two sides (duplexed), and totals of the two printing methods.)

Displays the average percentage of toner coverage per page for each color.

(This value is not separated for color and monochrome pages but is combined into one value for all pages printed.)

14 Viewing Printer Status with the Home Pages

Device Information

The Device Information page displays the device description, asset number, company name, contact person, and the printer’s IP address, model, number, and serial number.

Note

The device description, asset number, company name, and contact person must be entered from the Device pages. (From the top of the screen, click

Information

Device

. See page 38 for more information.)

, then on the left navigational bar, click

Device

Viewing Printer Status with the Home Pages 15

16 Viewing Printer Status with the Home Pages

Overview

The Device pages allow you to configure the printer from your PC. The table below lists each of the Device pages and describes its features. For more information, see the page indicated.

Device Pages Features

Configuring the Printer

Configuring the PrinterConfiguring the Printer with the Device Pages

with the Device Pages

with the Device Pageswith the Device Pages

Configure Printer (page 18)

Alerts (page 21)

Email (page 30)

Security (page 35)

Configure Printer

The Configure Printer page provides the capability to

remotely

print internal printer pages and configure the printer. From the internal printer pages, you can configure the paper trays and change other printer settings.

Click the menu name to display a menu and remotely manage the printer. These menus are similar to the menus that are available from your printer's control panel. (Some of the printer control panel menus are not available from the embedded web server.)

Note

The HP Embedded Web Server screens shown are for the HP Color LaserJet 4550 series printer. If you are using a different printer model, you will notice slight variations in the embedded web server appearance and available features.

Select a menu name to configure items within that menu.

18 Configuring the Printer with the Device Pages

The table below describes each of the menus.

Menu Name Description

Information Menu This menu contains printer information pages that

give details about the printer and its configuration.

Paper Handling Menu

Printing Menu In this menu, you can select printing options, such

Configuration Menu

I/O Menu Items in the I/O (input/output) Menu affect the

Resets Menu Use this menu with caution. You can lose buffered

Using this menu, you can set the type of paper in each tray.

as number of copies. You can also configure custom paper size.

Items in this menu affect the printer’s behavior. For example, you can configure PowerSave and printer personality settings from this menu.

communication between the printer and the computer.

page data or printer configuration settings when you select these items. Only reset the printer under the following circumstances:

You want to restore the printer’s default settings.

•

Communication between the printer and

•

computer has been interrupted.

You are having problems with a port.

•

Note

If there isn't communication between the printer and your computer, you won’t be able to reset the printer.

The items in the Resets Menu will clear all memory in the printer, while the Cancel Job button clears only the current job. You can access the Cancel Job button from the Security page. (For more information, see page 35.)

Note

After performing a reset you will need to configure the printer IP address.

Configuring the Printer with the Device Pages 19

Selecting Paper Size

This procedure is provided as an example. Other menu items can be set in a similar manner.

Note

Printer drivers and software applications frequently override selections made in the Printing menu and the Paper Handling menu. For more information, see the user guide that came with your printer.

Follow the steps below to select the paper size for Tray 1:

1. Click PAPER HANDLING MENU.

2. Next to TRAY 1 SIZE, select LETTER.

3. Click

Note

Any changes will be reflected on the Printer Status page, the Configuration Page, and the Paper Handling menu.

Apply

to save the change.

20 Configuring the Printer with the Device Pages

Alerts

From the Alerts page, the system administrator can set up the printer to send problem and status alerts to anyone through e-mail. More than one individual can receive alerts, with each person receiving only specific alerts. For example, an administrative assistant might be responsible for keeping toner loaded in a printer or fixing paper jams, while major consumables are handled by an external service provider. Alerts can be set up so the administrative assistant gets advanced warning on toner low situations, and the external service provider gets alerts on fusers, print drums, and transfer belts.

Note

For step-by-step instructions on setting up the printer to send an e-mail alert, see page 46.

Note

Some of the embedded web server features require a permanent storage device (such as a hard disk) in order to set up and retain specific information on a permanent basis. This applies to the Alerts feature, as discussed below.

The screen below shows the Alerts page and options with a permanent storage device. With a hard disk you can set up four different lists, with up to 20 notification recipients on each of the four lists. For more information, see page 24.

Opens a new window for the Email page. Here you can verify that the SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) server is set up correctly. (Alerts will not work if the SMTP server is not set up correctly.) Exit the Email page to return to the Alerts page.

Opens a new window for the Security Page. Outgoing Mail must be selected on the Security page for alerts to work. Exit the Security page to return to the Alerts page.

Configuring the Printer with the Device Pages 21

Without a hard disk, there is room for only two e-mail addresses. Since there are no lists to edit, you add e-mail recipients directly on the Alerts page. The screen below shows the Alerts page without a hard disk. For more information, see page 23.

The table below describes each link under information, see “Refining Event Notification” on page 27.

Event Name Description

Supplies Select specific supplies, such as toner, fuser kit, or

transfer kit.

Service Select specific events that require service, such as

“EIO not functional” or “Install drum kit”.

Media Path Select events associated with the media path, such

as removing a paper jam or loading a paper tray.

Advisory Select advisory events such as “Page too complex”

or “Insufficient Memory”.

Select Events

. For more

22 Configuring the Printer with the Device Pages

Configuring Alert Notification

Configuring Alert Notification Without a Permanent Storage Device

Note

These steps apply to printers without a permanent storage device (such as a hard disk).

To configure alert notification, follow the steps below:

1. Under

recipients.

2. Click the checkbox next to

Advisory

more information, see the table on page 22 or “Refining Event Notification” on page 27.)

3. Click

Notification Recipients

for each recipient you would like to receive notification. (For

Apply

to save the information.

, enter e-mail addresses for two

Supplies, Service, Media Path

, and

Note

For alerts to function, Outgoing Mail must be configured. To configure Outgoing Mail, see “Email” on page 30.

After you have set up your lists, you can further refine event notification by selecting specific details and options within each event. See “Refining Event Notification” on page 27.

Configuring the Printer with the Device Pages 23

Configuring Alert Notification With a Permanent Storage Device

Note

These steps apply to printers with a permanent storage device (such as a hard disk).

To configure alert notification, follow the steps below:

1. Under

Notification Recipients

, click

Edit List1

24 Configuring the Printer with the Device Pages

2. Under

(See the screen below.)

Change List Name

, enter a name, such as Service or Supplies.

3. Under

you would like to receive notification. In large environments, system administrators can route e-mail addresses to list servers or URLs for expanded notification.

4. Click

recipient address. When you have finished adding recipients, click

Back

Add Recipient Address

Apply

to return to the Alerts page.

to save the information. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each

, enter e-mail addresses for anyone

Configuring the Printer with the Device Pages 25

5. From the Alerts page, click the checkbox next to

Media Path

notification. (For more information, see the table on page 22 or “Refining Event Notification” on page 27.)

, and

Advisory

for each list you would like to receive

Supplies, Service

6. Click

7. Repeat steps 1-6 for each additional list.

Note

For alerts to function, Outgoing Mail must be configured. To configure Outgoing Mail, see “Email” on page 30.

After you have set up your lists, you can further refine event notification by selecting specific details and options within each event. See “Refining Event Notification” on page 27.

Apply

to save the information.

26 Configuring the Printer with the Device Pages

Refining Event Notification

After you have set up your lists, you can further refine event notification by selecting specific details and options within each event. (See the table on page 22 for a description of each event category.)

1. Under

Media Path, Advisory

Select Events

, click an event category (

) to view the events that are available.

Supplies, Service

Configuring the Printer with the Device Pages 27

2. For each event, select the lists (List 1 - 4) that you would like to be

notified. (The screen below shows the Supplies events.)

Note

Those events that are hyperlinked (underlined with blue) have additional detail available.

28 Configuring the Printer with the Device Pages

3. After you have refined your events, click

information you want to include with your e-mail alert. This information may include Device Information, Contact Information, Supplies Status, Usage Page, Help Resources, Configuration Page, and an Event Log. Click the checkbox next to the information you would like to include.

Email Contents

to enter the

4. Click

5. Click

Apply

Back

to save the information.

to return to the Alerts page.

Configuring the Printer with the Device Pages 29

Email

The Email page lets you configure e-mail settings for outgoing and incoming mail. This enables you to use the printer's “send and receive” capabilities.

Note

For step-by-step instructions on setting up the printer to send an outgoing e-mail message, see page 46. For instructions on setting up the printer to receive an incoming e-mail message and respond with an outgoing e-mail message, see page 52.

Outgoing Mail

•

must be configured for Alerts and Email Command and

Response to function.

Incoming Mail

•

must be configured for Email Command and Response to function. (You don't need to configure Incoming Mail for Alerts to function.) With Email Command and Response, you can request information from the printer, such as a configuration page or a supplies status page. For more information, see page 33.

Configure Outgoing Mail here.

Configure Incoming Mail here.

Opens a new window for the Security page. (Exit the Security page to return to the Alerts page.)

Note

Settings on the Email page and the Security page work together. For outgoing and incoming mail to work properly, you need to select the appropriate check box on the Security page. (For more information, see “Security” on page 35.)

30 Configuring the Printer with the Device Pages

Configuring Outgoing Mail

Note

It is only necessary to configure Outgoing Mail if you intend to use Alerts and/or Email Command and Response. If you intend to use Email Command and Response, you must also configure Incoming Mail (see page 32).

To configure Outgoing Mail you will need the following:

The IP address of the SMTP mail server on your network.

•

The e-mail domain name suffix used for addressing e-mail messages

•

within your organization.

Note

Your organization’s network or e-mail administrator typically provides the information required to configure Outgoing Mail.

1. Enter the SMTP Server IP address. The SMTP Server IP address is used by the printer to relay e-mail messages to other computers.

2. Enter the Domain Name. The domain name is combined with the POP3 username (or “printer” by default) in the messages sent from the printer. Typically, the printer’s domain name will be the same as the portion of your own e-mail address after the “@” symbol. For example, if your e-mail address is “jon_doe@hp.com”, then the printer’s domain name would be “hp.com”.

3. Click

Note

For outgoing mail to work properly, you must also enable Outgoing Mail on the Security page. See page 35 for more information.

Apply

to save changes on the Email page.

From:

field in e-mail

Configuring the Printer with the Device Pages 31

Configuring Incoming Mail

Note

It is only necessary to configure Incoming Mail if you intend to use Email Command and Response. You must also configure Outgoing Mail for the Email Command and Response feature to work properly (see page 31).

1. Establish a Post Office Protocol 3 (POP3) mailbox account for the printer on a mail server within your organization’s network. Each POP3 account requires a username and a password. The username combined with the printer’s domain name (specified in the Outgoing Mail configuration) will become the e-mail address for the printer. For example, if the POP3 mailbox account username is “printer” and the domain name is “hp.com”, the printer’s e-mail address will be “printer@hp.com”.

Note

Each printer that is configured for incoming mail must have its own POP3 mailbox account on your network’s e-mail server.

POP3 mailbox accounts are typically configured by your organization’s network or e-mail administrator.

2. Enter the IP address of the POP3 mail server and the Username and Password of the printer’s mailbox account.

3. Click

Note

For incoming mail to work properly, you must also enable Incoming Mail on the Security page. See page 35 for more information.

32 Configuring the Printer with the Device Pages

Apply

to save changes on the Email page.

Using Email Command and Response

When outgoing and incoming mail are configured, you can send an e-mail message to the printer requesting a configuration page or a supplies status page, and the printer will respond with an e-mail message. You can use this capability to solve a problem or check the status of printer consumables.

Note

For step-by-step instructions on setting up the printer to receive an incoming e-mail message and respond with an outgoing e-mail message, see page 52.

Composing a Message to the Printer

When composing a message to the printer, you must properly format the

To:, From:

, and

Subject:

fields in your e-mail application.

1. In the e-mail address, from the top of the screen, click left navigational bar, click see the

2. The application as your return e-mail address.

3. In the information you would like returned (configuration page or supplies status page) and the format of the message (HTML, XML, or Text).

The table below lists the

Format Configuration Page Supplies Status Page

HTML

XML

TEXT

field, enter the printer’s e-mail address. (To find the printer’s

To:

, then on the

, you should

Printer Email Address

From:

field should be filled in automatically by your e-mail

Subject:

field, using the table below, enter the type of

this.configpage?configpage =email&format=html

this.configpage?configpage =email&format=xml

this.configpage?configpage =email&format=text

Subject:

. Under

Device

Outgoing Mail

field entries supported:

this.configpage?suppliespage =email&format=html

this.configpage?suppliespage =email&format=xml

this.configpage?suppliespage =email&format=text

4. Click

Configuring the Printer with the Device Pages 33

Send

. (See the screen on the next page.)

The screen below shows an e-mail message to the printer requesting that a configuration page be returned in HTML format:

The printer will check for new e-mail messages once every three minutes. When the printer receives the e-mail message, it will generate a reply and send the requested information back to the sender's e-mail address (as specified in the

Note

Depending on delays in the network and your organization’s mail server, a response may take from one minute to several hours to arrive back in your e-mail application’s Inbox.

From:

field of the original e-mail message).

If the e-mail message, the printer will not send a message in response.

To:, From:

, and

Subject:

fields are not properly formatted in your

34 Configuring the Printer with the Device Pages

Security

Select these checkboxes to display the Go and Cancel Job buttons on the Printer Status and Configure Printer pages.

Opens the Email page in a new window so you can verify that the e-mail settings are correct. (Alerts and Email Command and Response will not work if the SMTP server is not set up correctly.) Exit the Email page to return to the Security page.

From the Security page, you can set a password to control who can cancel jobs remotely or access the Device pages. The username is already set as “laserjet”. Once the password has been set, users will be prompted to enter a password when they access either the Device pages or the Order Supplies link.

Select this checkbox for Alerts and Email Command and Response to

Select this checkbox for Email Command and Response to work properly.

work properly.

Configuring the Printer with the Device Pages 35

Device Information

The Device Information page lets you name the printer and assign an asset number to it. You can add the name of the primary contact for information about the printer. This page also shows the printer’s IP address, printer model, printer number, and serial number.

Note

If you make any changes on the Device Information page, click save those changes.

The information entered here appears on the Device Information page that can be accessed from the Home tab. It also appears in e-mail messages that are sent from the printer. This may be useful if you need to locate the printer to replace supplies or fix a problem.

Apply

38 Configuring the Printer with the Device Pages

Language

The Language page lets you select which language is used to display the embedded web server pages.

Note

The default language is the language currently in use by the web browser. If your browser and printer control panel both use a language that is not available for the embedded web server, English will be selected as the default.

The following languages are available:

English

•

Italian

•

Spanish

•

Danish

•

Swedish

•

French

•

German

•

Portuguese

•

Displays the embedded web server pages in one of the available languages.

Dutch

•

Finnish

•

Norwegian

•

Detects which language has been selected for your browser and displays the embedded web server pages in the same language.

Detects which language has been selected for your printer control panel and displays the embedded web server pages in the same language.

If you make any changes on the Language page, click

Apply

to save your

changes.

Caution

Choosing a setting other than “View Pages in Browser Language” (the default) will change the language for everyone browsing the embedded web server.

Configuring the Printer with the Device Pages 39

40 Configuring the Printer with the Device Pages

Overview

The Networking pages allow you to view network status and configure the printer's network card from your PC. The Networking pages are not part of the embedded web server in your printer; they reside on an embedded web server that is included with your HP JetDirect EIO network card.

The appearance and features of the Networking pages will differ, depending on the version of your HP JetDirect card. The following screen is similar to what you might see when you click navigational bar, click the Networking page that you want to view. (The Network Settings page is shown below.)

Managing the Network

Managing the NetworkManaging the Network with

with the Networking Pages

withwith

the Networking Pages

the Networking Pages the Networking Pages

Networking

. From the left

Managing the Network with the Networking Pages 41

Below are some of the tasks you may be able to perform from the Networking pages:

Change network configuration settings for various types of network

•

connections.

Enable or disable printing protocols.

•

Set up a support contact and support URLs.

•

Set up a password to control who can remotely access the Networking

•

pages.

View general network status information, including network statistics

•

stored on the print server.

View protocol information for all supported network connections.

•

Display the HP JetDirect Configuration Page.

•

Set the frequency at which the embedded web server will check the

•

network status.

For more information about the Networking pages, refer to the following:

•

—On each Networking page, under

Help

there is a Help link that provides a description of the networking features and helpful tips for using them. Also, from the Help page you can access additional help from HP’s web site.

HP JetDirect Print Server Administrator's Guide

be available on the software CD that shipped with your printer. To download the most recent version of the guide, go to:

http://www.hp.com/support/net_printing.

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Appendix B –

Appendix B –Appendix B – How Do I?

How Do I?

How Do I?How Do I?

Sharing Printer Information

How can I share my printer information without setting up e-mail alerts?

Your web browser has a feature that is useful for sharing printer information.

1. Browse to the embedded web server page that you want to share.

2. Follow the instructions below for your browser:

•

For Microsoft Internet Explorer:

then click

•

For Netscape Navigator:

An e-mail composition window will appear, with the selected embedded web server page attached. You can send the e-mail to anyone you wish.

For example, you might want to send the Configuration Page to HP Customer Care to help troubleshoot a printer problem.

Page by E-mail

From the

menu, click

File

menu, click

File

Send

Send Page

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Setting Up the Printer to Send E-mail Messages

How do I set up the embedded web server so that the printer can send an outgoing e-mail message?

The following example shows how to configure the HP Color LaserJet 4550 printer to send you an e-mail alert anytime a printer door or cover has been left open.

1. Launch your web browser.

2. In the printer (for example: http://192.168.1.1) or the host name (for example: http://myprinter).

(If you do not know the IP address for the printer, see page 7.)

3. The embedded web server Home page should appear. From the top of the screen, click

Address:

Go to:

Device

field, type the IP address assigned to the

, then on the left navigational bar, click

Alerts

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4. Add your e-mail address (follow the appropriate instructions below).

If the Printer has a Permanent Storage Device

Note

These steps apply to printers with a permanent storage device (such as a hard disk).

a. Under

b. Under

example: “name@company.com”.)

Notification Recipients

Add Recipient Address

, click

, enter your e-mail address. (For

Edit List1

c. Click

d. Click

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Apply

Back

to return to the Alerts page.

If the Printer DOES NOT have a Permanent Storage Device

Note

These steps apply to printers without a permanent storage device (such as a hard disk).

a. Under

example: “name@company.com”.)

b. Click

5. Under

Notification Recipients

Apply

Select Events

, click

, enter your e-mail address. (For

Media Path

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6. Select the COVERS.

checkbox next to CLOSE DRAWERS/DOORS/

List1

7. Click

Apply

. The following screen should appear. Click OK.

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8. On the left navigational bar, click

11.

12.

Note

Your organization’s network or e-mail administrator typically provides the information required to configure outgoing mail. See page 31 for more information.

9. Under

10.Under

11.Click

12.Click Security.

Outgoing Mail

Apply

, enter the SMTP Server IP address.

, enter the Domain Name.

10.

13.Under

14.Click

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Security

Apply

, select the

Outgoing Mail

13.

checkbox.

14.

15.To test the configuration, open the top cover of the printer, then go to your computer and verify that you have received an e-mail message from the printer. (See the example below.)

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Setting Up the Printer to Receive and Respond to E-mail Messages

How do I set up the embedded web server so that the printer can receive an incoming e-mail message and respond with an outgoing e-mail message?

The following example shows how to configure the HP Color LaserJet 4550 printer so that you can send an e-mail message to the printer, requesting a configuration page, and the printer will respond with an e-mail message.

1. Launch your web browser.

2. In the printer (for example: http://192.168.1.1) or the host name (for example: http://myprinter).

(If you do not know the IP address for the printer, see page 7.)

3. The embedded web server Home page should appear. From the top of the screen, click

Address:

Go to:

Device

field, type the IP address assigned to the

, then on the left navigational bar, click

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Note

Your organization’s network or e-mail administrator typically provides the information required to configure outgoing and incoming mail. See pages 31-32 for more information.

4. Under

5. Under

6. Under

7. Under account (for example, “printer”).

Outgoing Mail

Incoming Mail

, enter the SMTP Server IP address.

, enter the Domain Name.

, enter the POP3 Server IP address.

, enter the Username of the printer’s mailbox

8. Click

9. Click Security.

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Apply

10.Under checkboxes.

Security

, select the

Outgoing Mail

10.

and

Incoming Mail

11.

11.Click

12.From your e-mail application, compose a message to the printer,

Apply

following the steps below:

a. In the

printer’s e-mail address, from the top of the screen, click then on the left navigational bar, click you should see the

b. The

application as your return e-mail address.

c. In the

“this.configpage?configpage=email&format=html”

field, enter the printer’s e-mail address. (To find the

To:

. Under

From:

Subject:

Printer Email Address

field should be filled in automatically by your e-mail

field, enter:

Device

Outgoing Mail

Note

For more information about composing a message to the printer, see page 33.

13.Click

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Send

14.You should receive an e-mail from the printer in your e-mail application’s Inbox. (See the screen below.)

Note

Depending on delays in the network and your organization’s mail server, a response may take from one minute to several hours to arrive back in your e-mail application’s Inbox.

If the

To:, From:

your e-mail message, the printer will not send a message in response.

, and

Subject:

fields are not properly formatted in

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Index

IndexIndex

accessories, status, 10, 11 Alerts, 21

configure notification,

23, 24 refine notification, 27 setting up, 46

asset number, 15

browser, required, 7

Calibration Menu, 18 Cancel Job button, 10, 35 ChaiVM, 4 company name, 15 Configuration Menu, 18 Configuration Page, 11 configuration page,

printing, 6, 7

Configure Printer, 18 consumables

ordering, 36 status, 10

contact person, 15, 38 control panel

security, 11 status, 10

density settings, 11 Device Information page,

15, 38

Device pages, 8, 17–40 DIMMs

ordering, 36 status, 10, 11

drum kit

ordering, 36 status, 10, 12

duplex print jobs, 14 DWS, 11

EIO card

ordering, 36 status, 11, 41–42

e-mail

alerts, 21 embedded web server

page, 45

setting up incoming and

outgoing, 52

setting up outgoing, 46

Email page, 30

Command and

Response, 30 incoming mail, 32 outgoing mail, 31 setting up mail server,

30, 33

embedded virtual

machine, 4

embedded web server, 3

accessing, 7 features, 5 navigating, 8

error messages, 13 Event Log, 13

firewall, 7 firmware datecode, 11 fuser kit

ordering, 36 status, 10, 12

Index 57

Go button, 10, 35 group printer

management, 43

hard disk, 6, 10

capabilites with, 22 ordering, 6, 36

help, 10, 36

network, 42 Home pages, 8, 9–15 host name, 7, 46, 52 HP JetDirect card, 41–42

HP JetDirect Print Server

Administrator's Guide

I/O Menu, 18 Information Menu, 18 IP address, 7, 11, 15, 46,

52 IP-based network, 7 IPX-based network, 7

jam recovery, 11 Java ™ applications, 4 Job Cancel button, 10, 35

Language page, 39 languages, 39.

printer languages

lights, 10 links, 36

maintenance kits

ordering, 36

status, 10, 12 media

ordering, 36

status, 10 memory

ordering, 36

status, 10, 11 menus, 18 messages

control panel, 10

error, 13

HP Embedded Web Server User Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Overview

Features

Additional Features with a Permanent Storage Device

Introducing ChaiVM (Embedded Virtual Machine)

Accessing the HP Embedded Web Server

System Requirements

Viewing the HP Embedded Web Server

Navigating the HP Embedded Web Server

Overview

Printer Status

Configuration Page

Supplies Status

Event Log

Usage Page

Device Information

Overview

Configuring the PrinterConfiguring the Printer with the Device Pages

Configure Printer

Selecting Paper Size

Alerts

Configuring Alert Notification

Refining Event Notification

Email

Configuring Outgoing Mail

Configuring Incoming Mail

Using Email Command and Response

Security

Other Links

Adding a Link

Removing a Link

Device Information

Language

Overview

Appendix A – HP Web JetAdmin and the HP Embedded Web Server 43

Appendix B –Appendix B – How Do I?

Sharing Printer Information

Setting Up the Printer to Send E-mail Messages

Setting Up the Printer to Receive and Respond to E-mail Messages

Index