Embedded Web server sections
The table below describes the basic screens of the embedded Web server.
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Information tab
Provides printer, status, and configuration information.
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| Device Status: Shows the printer status and shows the life remaining of HP supplies, with 0% indicating that a supply is empty. The page also shows the type and size of print paper set for each tray. To change the default settings, click Change Settings.
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| Configuration Page: Shows the information found on the printer configuration page.
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| Supplies Status: Shows the life remaining of HP supplies, with 0 percent indicating that a supply is empty. This page also provides supplies part numbers. To order new supplies, click Order Supplies in the Other Links area on the left side of the window.
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| Event log: Shows a list of all printer events and errors.
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| Usage page: Shows a summary of the number of pages the printer has printed, grouped by size and type.
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| Diagnostics Page: Provides information about printer calibration, color density, and other parameters.
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| Device Information: Shows the printer network name, address, and model information. To change these entries, click Device Information on the Settings tab.
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| Control Panel: Shows messages from the printer control panel, such as Ready or Sleep mode on.
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| Color Usage Job Log: Shows user color print jobs on a job-by-job basis.
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| Print: Allows you to send print jobs to the printer.
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Settings tab
Provides the ability to configure the printer from your computer.
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| Configure Device: Allows you to configure printer settings. This page contains the traditional menus found on printers using a control-panel display.
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| E-mail Server: Network only. Used in conjunction with the Alerts page to set up incoming and outgoing e-mail, as well as to set e-mail alerts.
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| Alerts: Network only. Allows you to set up to receive e-mail alerts for various printer and supplies events.
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| AutoSend: Allows you to configure the printer to send automated e-mails regarding printer configuration and supplies to specific e-mail addresses.
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| Security: Allows you to set a password that must be entered to gain access to the Settings and Networking tabs. Enable and disable certain features of the embedded Web server.
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| Edit Other Links: Allows you to add or customize a link to another Web site. This link is displayed in the Other Links area on all embedded Web server pages.
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| Device Information: Allows you to name the printer and assign an asset number to it. Enter the name and e-mail address for the primary contact who will receive information about the printer.
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| Language: Allows you to determine the language in which to display the embedded Web server information.
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| Date & Time: Allows time synchronization with a network time server.
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| Wake Time: Allows you to set or edit a wake time for the printer.
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| Restrict Color: Allows you to set user color print job restrictions.
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The Settings tab can be password-protected. If this printer is on a network, always consult with the printer administrator before changing settings on this tab.
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Networking tab
Provides the ability to change network settings from your computer.
| Network administrators can use this tab to control network-related settings for the printer when it is connected to an IP-based network. This tab does not appear if the printer is directly connected to a computer, or if the printer is connected to a network using anything other than an HP Jetdirect print server.
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The Networking tab can be password-protected.
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Other links
Contains links that connect you to the Internet.
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| HP Instant Support™: Connects you to the HP Web site to help you find solutions. This service analyzes your printer error log and configuration information to provide diagnostic and support information specific to your printer.
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| Order Supplies: Connects to the HP Web site, in which you can order genuine HP supplies, such as print cartridges and paper.
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| Product Support: Connects to the support site for the printer, from which you can search for help regarding general topics.
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You must have Internet access in order to use any of these links. If you use a dial-up connection and did not connect when you first opened the embedded Web server, you must connect before you can visit these Web sites. Connecting might require that you close the embedded Web server and reopen it.
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HP 3000 3600 3800 Embedded Web server sections