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Use the HP printer Embedded Web Server (EWS)
The HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) is a printer homepage accessed through a web browser for managing settings, getting updates, and performing maintenance tasks.
There are several ways to open the printer homepage:
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A local network connection: When your printer is connected over a wireless or wired (Ethernet) connection, enter the printer IP address into a web browser address bar.
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The HP Smart app: From a computer or mobile device, open the printer settings in the app.
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A Wi-Fi Direct connection: Connect your printer over Wi-Fi Direct to your computer or mobile device, and then enter the printer IP address into a web browser address bar. Wi-Fi Direct support varies by printer model.
Open the EWS from the HP Smart app
Access the printer homepage through the settings menu in HP Smart.
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Open the HP Smart app, and then create an account or sign in. If you do not have HP Smart, download it from 123.hp.com or your app store.
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If your printer is not already available, click Add Printer or the plus sign to add the printer.
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From the app home screen, select your printer name or image.
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Scroll down the list of settings to select Advanced Settings or Printer Home Page (EWS).
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If a login or certificate window displays, complete the information to finish opening the EWS.
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If a website security certificate displays, click Continue to open the printer homepage.
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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.
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The Advanced Settings or printer homepage opens.
Open the EWS over a local network connection
If your printer is connected to the local network, get the IP address, and then type it into a web browser on a computer or mobile device to open the printer homepage.
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Make sure your printer is connected to the same network as your computer or mobile device.
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Find the printer IP address.
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Printers with a control panel menu: Find the IP address in the Wireless Summary or in network settings.
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Printers without a control panel menu: Print a Network configuration or Wireless Network Test Results page that lists the IP address.
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Most 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.
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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
and Resume
buttons at the same time.
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Type the IP address into the web browser address line, and then press Enter.
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If a login or certificate window displays, complete the information to finish opening the EWS.
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If a website security certificate displays, click Continue to open the printer homepage.
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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.
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The printer homepage opens.
Open the EWS over a Wi-Fi Direct connection
Use a direct wireless connection to your printer to access the printer homepage on your computer or mobile device.
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Place the printer close to your computer or mobile device.
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Turn on the printer, and then make sure ink cartridges are installed and paper is loaded in the tray.
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Get the Wi-Fi Direct printer name (Example: DIRECT-72-HP Officejet Pro 6970) and password.
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Printers with a control panel menu: Touch the Wi-Fi Direct icon
to open the Wi-Fi Direct settings menu to get the name and password.
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Printers without a control panel menu: Print an information page. Use a method that matches the control panel buttons on your printer.
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Press the Information button
.
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Press and hold the Wi-Fi Direct button for 3 seconds.
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Press the Wireless
and Information
buttons at the same time.
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Press and hold the Resume button (
or
) for up to ten seconds or until the report prints.
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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.
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The name and password are listed under the Wi-Fi Direct section.
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On your computer or mobile device, open the Wi-Fi or wireless settings to view the list of available wireless networks.
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Select your Wi-Fi Direct printer name from the list of networks, and then enter the password to connect to the printer.
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In a web browser, type 192.168.223.1 into the address bar, and then press Enter.
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If a login or certificate window displays, complete the information to finish opening the EWS.
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If a website security certificate displays, click Continue to open the printer homepage.
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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.
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The printer homepage opens.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Still have a question? Find additional answers and help.
Where can I find the EWS username and password or PIN?
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.
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On the credential prompt, enter admin (default) for the username.
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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.
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If a PIN is not listed on the sticker or the sticker is missing, contact the printer administrator for the PIN or password.
How do I manually assign an IP address to my printer?
Print a Network Configuration or Wireless Network Test Results page, and then use the information on it to wirelessly connect your printer.
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Print a Wireless Network Test Results or Network Configuration report.
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Inkjet printers with a control panel menu: Open the Wireless, Network Settings, or Setup menu
to locate the list of available reports.
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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.
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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.
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Laser NS and Neverstop Laser printers: Press and hold the Resume
and Wireless
buttons for 3 seconds.
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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.
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On the printout, find the Wireless Status, IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and URL.
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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.
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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.
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URL(s): Under General Information, find the URL(s) for Embedded Web Server. Your printer might have more than one URL.
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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.
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In the EWS, click the Network or Networking tab, open the Wireless menu option, and then click IPv4 Configuration.
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Select Manual IP, and then provide your printer information.
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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.
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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.
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Click Apply, and then wait until the changes are confirmed.
Can I set up my printer on a local network through the printer homepage?
Use the Wireless Setup Wizard on the printer homepage to connect your printer to a local network.
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Place the printer close to your computer or mobile device and to the wireless router.
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Turn on the printer, and then make sure ink cartridges are installed and paper is loaded in the tray.
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Get the Wi-Fi Direct printer name (Example: DIRECT-72-HP Officejet Pro 6970) and password.
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Printers with a control panel menu: Touch the Wi-Fi Direct icon
to open the Wi-Fi Direct settings menu to get the name and password.
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Printers without a control panel menu: Print an information page. Use a method that matches the control panel buttons on your printer.
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Press the Information button
.
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Press and hold the Wi-Fi Direct button for 3 seconds.
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Press the Wireless
and Information
buttons at the same time.
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Press and hold the Resume button (
or
) for up to ten seconds or until the report prints.
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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.
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The name and password are listed under the Wi-Fi Direct section.
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On your computer or mobile device, open the Wi-Fi or wireless settings to view the list of available wireless networks.
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Select your Wi-Fi Direct printer name from the list of networks, and then enter the password to connect to the printer.
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In a web browser, type 192.168.223.1 into the address bar, and then press Enter.
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If a login or certificate window displays, complete the information to finish opening the EWS.
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If a website security certificate displays, click Continue to open the printer homepage.
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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.
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From the Network menu, select Wireless (802.11), and then select Wireless Setup Wizard.
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Follow the instructions to select your local network and enter the password to complete the connection.
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Reconnect to your local Wi-Fi network after completing the printer setup.
What if I get security warnings when changing settings?
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.
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On the Redirecting to Secure Page window, click OK.
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In the This Connection is Not Private or This site is not secure window, click Show Details, More Information, or Advanced.
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At the bottom of the window, click Visit this website, Go on to the webpage, or Proceed to [Printer IP address].
How can I scan from the printer EWS?
For scan-enabled printers, you can scan documents and photos using Webscan over a network connection. No additional software or drivers are required.
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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.
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Make sure your printer is connected to the same network as your computer or mobile device.
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Open the Advanced Settings (EWS) in the HP Smart app or type the printer IP address into a web browser address bar.
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If a login or certificate window displays, complete the information to finish opening the EWS.
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If a website security certificate displays, click Continue to open the printer homepage.
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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.
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Click Scan.
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Click Settings > Security > Administrator Settings.
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If you are prompted to go to a secure HTTPS-enabled webpage, click OK or Redirect to HTTPS.
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If a Your connection is not private message displays, click Advanced > Proceed to [Printer IP address].
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In the Administrator Settings, locate and select the box next to Webscan or Webscan from EWS, click Apply > OK.
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Return to the Scan menu, select the scan preferences, click Start Scan, and then follow the instructions to save the scan.
How do I update the printer firmware from the EWS?
Use the printer homepage to check for and install printer firmware updates.
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On the printer homepage, click Tools or Web Services.
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Click Printer Updates or Product Updates, and then click Check Now.
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