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HP LaserJet Enterprise, HP PageWide Enterprise - Open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS)

Learn how to look up the printer's IP address and access the Embedded Web Server (EWS).

The EWS is included in the printer firmware for HP printers. This document is specific to HP Enterprise or HP Managed printers. Use the EWS to view the printer status, and to configure and manage the printer remotely without having to access the control panel.

Open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS)

To learn how to open the Embedded Web Server (EWS) on an HP Enterprise or HP Managed printer, follow these steps:

Note:

Typically, a system administrator sets a password to secure the printer. If you are unable to access the EWS or certain tabs, contact your system administrator.

  1. Have the printer IP address or host name available.

    • HP FutureSmart 3: From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch the Network icon Network to display the IP address or host name.

    • HP FutureSmart 4 and 5: From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch the Information icon Information, and then touch the Ethernet icon Ethernet to display the IP address or host name.

  2. Open a web browser.

  3. In the url field, type the IP address or host name of the printer as displayed following the above instructions, and then press Enter.

    Example of an IP address typed in a browser search field

    Example of an IP address typed into a browser search field

  4. If the web browser displays a message indicating that the connection is not private or secure, expand the Advanced option and the click the link to Continue... or Proceed... to the website.

    Note:

    Accessing this website will not harm the computer. This message is received if the printer enforces HTTPS.

The EWS opens.

  • On standard desktops, the tabs for the EWS are available across the top of the page.

  • On small, narrow devices such as phones, the tabs are collapsed and not immediately visible. To open the tabs, use the menu icon menu icon.

For more information about a specific page in the EWS, click the Help link located in the upper-right corner of the page. Some pages in the EWS do not have a Help link.

For more information about the EWS, watch the following video.

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