Use the HP printer Embedded Web Server (EWS)

If you are prompted for additional credentials when accessing the printer homepage, check for a PIN on the printer UPC sticker or contact the printer administrator for the password.

1. On the credential prompt, enter admin (default) for the username.

2. Locate the PIN on the printer UPC sticker found on either the back of the printer or inside the cartridge access area, and then enter it.

   

3. If a PIN is not listed on the sticker or the sticker is missing, contact the printer administrator for the PIN or password.

Print a Network Configuration or Wireless Network Test Results page, and then use the information on it to wirelessly connect your printer.

1. Print a Wireless Network Test Results or Network Configuration report.

   • Inkjet printers with a control panel menu: Open the Wireless, Network Settings, or Setup menu to locate the list of available reports.

   • Most inkjet printers without a control panel menu: Press the Wireless and Information buttons at the same time, or press the Wireless and Start Copy Black buttons at the same time.

   • LaserJet printers: Press and hold the Wireless button for 10 seconds or until the Ready light blinks, or go to the Wireless menu and select Wireless Network Test.

   • Laser NS and Neverstop Laser printers: Press and hold the Resume and Wireless buttons for 3 seconds.

   • DeskJet 6000 and 6400, ENVY 6000 and 6400, and Tango printers: Touch and hold the Information button until all control panel buttons light up, and then touch the Information and Resume buttons at the same time.

2. On the printout, find the Wireless Status, IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and URL.

   • Wireless status: Under 802.11 Wireless, the Status should be Connected. If it is not, your printer is not connected to the wireless network. Connect your printer to the network. For more information, go to Connect to a wireless HP printer.

     

   • IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway: Under 802.11 Wireless, find the printer's IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway numbers. If you see different numbers for IPv4 and IPv6, you only need the IPv4 numbers.

     

   • URL(s): Under General Information, find the URL(s) for Embedded Web Server. Your printer might have more than one URL.

     

3. From a computer connected to the same network as your printer, open an internet browser, type one of the URLs into the address field, and then press Enter to open the printer's EWS. If the EWS does not display, try another browser.

4. In the EWS, click the Network or Networking tab, open the Wireless menu option, and then click IPv4 Configuration.

5. Select Manual IP, and then provide your printer information.

   

   • To auto-fill all fields, click Suggest a Manual IP Address, and then make sure the fields for Manual IP Address, Manual Subnet Mask, and Manual Default Gateway match your printer's information on the Network Configuration Page.

   • If Suggest a Manual IP Address is not available, type the information from the Network Configuration page into the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway fields.

6. Click Apply, and then wait until the changes are confirmed.

Use the Wireless Setup Wizard on the printer homepage to connect your printer to a local network.

1. Place the printer close to your computer or mobile device and to the wireless router.

2. Turn on the printer, and then make sure ink cartridges are installed and paper is loaded in the tray.

3. Get the Wi-Fi Direct printer name (Example: DIRECT-72-HP Officejet Pro 6970) and password.

   • Printers with a control panel menu: Touch the Wi-Fi Direct icon or button to view the Wi-Fi Direct name and password. Or from the Reports menu, print a Network Summary or Network Config page that lists the details.

     

   • Printers without a control panel menu: Print a network configuration report or help page. The name and password are listed under the Wi-Fi Direct section.

     Use a method to print the page that matches the control panel buttons on your printer.

     

     • Press the Information button .

     • Press and hold the Wi-Fi Direct button for 3 seconds.

     • Press the Wi-Fi Direct and Information buttons at the same time.

     • Press and hold the Resume button ( or ) for up to 10 seconds or until the report prints.

     • HP DeskJet 6000 and 6400, ENVY 6000 and 6400, and Tango printers: touch and hold the Information button until all control panel buttons light up, and then touch the Information button and Cancel button at the same time.

4. On your computer or mobile device, open the Wi-Fi or wireless settings to view the list of available wireless networks.

5. Select your Wi-Fi Direct printer name from the list of networks, and then enter the password to connect to the printer.

6. In a web browser, type 192.168.223.1 into the address bar, and then press Enter.

   

7. If a login or certificate window displays, complete the information to finish opening the EWS.

   • If a website security certificate displays, click Continue to open the printer homepage.

   • If a login window opens, type admin for the username, and then type the PIN found on the label located underneath or on the back of the printer, or the password set by the printer administrator.

   

8. From the Network menu, select Wireless (802.11), and then select Wireless Setup Wizard.

9. Follow the instructions to select your local network and enter the password to complete the connection.

10. Reconnect to your local Wi-Fi network after completing the printer setup.

When changing a setting from the printer homepage, your web browser might display a Redirecting to Secure Page and a This site is not secure message. Opening the homepage does not expose your computer to security threats.

1. On the Redirecting to Secure Page window, click OK.

   

2. In the This Connection is Not Private or This site is not secure window, click Show Details, More Information, or Advanced.

3. At the bottom of the window, click Visit this website, Go on to the webpage, or Proceed to [Printer IP address].

For scan-enabled printers, you can scan documents and photos using Webscan over a network connection. No additional software or drivers are required.

1. Place the original on the scanner glass or into the automatic document feeder (ADF).

   Note:

   Do not load photos into the ADF to prevent damaging them or the printer.

2. Make sure your printer is connected to the same network as your computer or mobile device.

3. Open the Advanced Settings (EWS) in the HP Smart app or type the printer IP address into a web browser address bar.

4. If a login or certificate window displays, complete the information to finish opening the EWS.

   • If a website security certificate displays, click Continue to open the printer homepage.

   • If a login window opens, type admin for the username, and then type the PIN found on the label located underneath or on the back of the printer, or the password set by the printer administrator.

   

5. Click Scan.

   A You cannot use this function because it has been disabled message displays.
   

6. Click Settings > Security > Administrator Settings.

7. If you are prompted to go to a secure HTTPS-enabled webpage, click OK or Redirect to HTTPS.

8. If a Your connection is not private message displays, click Advanced > Proceed to [Printer IP address].

9. In the Administrator Settings, locate and select the box next to Webscan or Webscan from EWS, click Apply > OK.

10. Return to the Scan menu, select the scan preferences, click Start Scan, and then follow the instructions to save the scan.

    

Use the printer homepage to check for and install printer firmware updates.

1. On the printer homepage, click Tools or Web Services.

2. Click Printer Updates or Product Updates, and then click Check Now.