Use the HP Utility to check printer status or to view or change printer settings from a computer.
You can use the HP Utility when the printer is connected with a USB cable or is connected to a TCP/IP-based network.
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Description
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Supplies Status
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Show the printer supplies status and gain access to links for ordering supplies online.
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Device Information
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Show information about the currently selected printer, including the printer Service ID (if assigned), the firmware version (FW Version), the Serial Number, and the IP address.
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Commands
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Send special characters or print commands to the printer after the print job.
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File Upload
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Transfer files from the computer to the printer. You can upload the following types of files:
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Power Management
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Configure the printer economy settings.
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Update Firmware
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Transfer a firmware update file to the printer.
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HP Connected
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Access the HP Connected website.
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Message Center
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Display error events that have occurred with the printer.
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Network Settings
(Network-connected printers only)
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Configure the network settings, such as the IPv4 settings, IPv6 settings, Bonjour settings, and other settings.
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Supplies Management
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Configure how the printer should behave when supplies are nearing the end of their estimated life.
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Trays Configuration
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Change paper size and type for each of the trays.
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Additional Settings
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Open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) for the printer.
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Proxy Server Settings
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Configure a proxy server for the printer.
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