34 4 - Configuring and managing the printer ENWW
To open the EWS
You can open the EWS in the following ways:
Note To open the EWS from the Toolbox (Windows) or the HP Inkjet Toolbox (Mac OS), the printer
must be on a network and must have an IP address.
z Web browser
In a supported Web browser on your computer, type the IP address that has been
assigned to the printer. For example, if the IP address is 123.123.123.123, type the
following address into the Web browser:
http://123.123.123.123.
The IP address for the printer is listed on the configuration page; see Understanding and
printing the configuration page.
After you open the EWS, you can bookmark it so that you can return to it quickly in
the future.
z Toolbox (Windows)
1 Open the Toolbox. For instructions, see Toolbox (Windows).
2 Click the Information tab, and then click Launch EWS.
EWS pages
The EWS contains pages that you can use to view product information and change printer
settings. The pages also contain links to other e-services.
HP Web Jetadmin software
The HP Web Jetadmin software is a Web-based management solution for remotely installing,
configuring (both individually or in batch mode), monitoring status (including levels for
supplies), conducting remote diagnostics, and troubleshooting a wide variety of HP and
non-HP network peripherals.
After the HP Web Jetadmin software has been installed, you can gain access to it from
anywhere within your intranet by using a standard Web browser.
To get more information or to download the software, go to http://www.hp.com/go/
webjetadmin.
Pages Contents
Information Shows status information about the printer, its ink supplies and usage, and a log of
printer events (such as errors).
Settings Shows the settings that have been configured for the printer and gives you the ability
to change these settings.
Networking Shows network status and the network settings that have been configured for the
printer. These pages only appear if the printer is connected to a network. See
Configure network options for more information. See also the HP Jetdirect
Administrator’s Guide on the Starter CD for more information.
Other Links Connects you to other resources, including e-services, such as HP Instant Support,
myPrintMileage, and online ordering of supplies. For more information, see HP Instant
Support and myPrintMileage.
You can also add or customize up to five links to the websites of your choice.
These links appear on the left pane throughout the EWS pages.
