HP LaserJet Enterprise, HP PageWide Enterprise - Set up and configure embedded HP Wireless Direct and NFC printing

NFC printing is disabled by default. To enable NFC on the printer, configure the setting in the Embedded Web Server (EWS) using the steps below.

In addition to the steps below, you can view the following video of how to enable NFC printing.

1. Open the Embedded Web Server:

   1. On your computer, open a Web browser, and in the address bar, type the IP address or host name exactly as it displayed on the printer control panel.

      Example of an IP address in the browser address bar

      

   2. Press Enter on the computer keyboard.

      The EWS opens.

2. On the EWS Home page, click the Security tab.

3. In the left navigation pane, click General Security, and then scroll down to Near Field Communication (NFC).

4. Select the Enable Near Field Communication (NFC) check box to enable the setting.

   Note:

   To require a WPA2 password to print, clear the check box for Show WPA2 passphrase in the NFC tag.

5. Select Apply to save the settings.

To configure security, you must select the Wireless Direct connection method. Follow these steps to configure the connection method using the Embedded Web Server (EWS).

In addition to the steps below, you can view the following video of how to set the Wireless Direct connection method.

1. Connect to the printer as a network connection.

   1. Using a wireless computer, phone, or tablet, open the list of available wireless networks.

   2. Select the "DIRECT-xx-HP..." printer, or the Wireless HP Jetdirect 3000w or 3100w, and then select Connect.

2. Open the Embedded Web Server:

   1. On your computer, open a Web browser, and in the address bar, type the IP address or host name exactly as it displayed on the printer control panel.

      Example of an IP address in the browser address bar

      

   2. Press Enter on the computer keyboard.

      The EWS opens.

3. On the EWS Home page, click the Networking tab.

4. In the left navigation pane, click Wireless Direct.

5. Select the Connection Method from the available options:

   Note:

   To secure printer privacy, select Advanced as the Connection Method.

   • Auto – Assigns a password (not customizable); allows a connection to the printer and stays connected to a wireless network at the same time; limited security

   • Manual – Assigns a password that can be customized; allows a connection to the printer and stays connected to a wireless network at the same time; increased security (default setting)

   • Advanced – Assigns a password that can be customized; enables security features; restricted to single, peer-to-peer network connection using a direct connection to the printer; maximum security

6. If you selected Advanced as the Connection Method, select the check boxes for one or more of the following options (if desired):

   Note:

   When Advanced is selected as the Connection Method, the Wireless Direct Name (SSID) is changed and the printer can only be connected as an available wireless network which requires a password.

   • Do not broadcast the Wireless Direct name

   • Do not show the Wireless Direct name on reports or on the printer's control panel

   • Do not show the Wireless Direct password on reports or on the printer's control panel

7. Click Apply to save the changes.

Video of how to set the Wireless Direct Password

The following video demonstrates how to set the Wireless Direct Password using the printer control panel, or in the EWS.