Cannot open the printer's embedded Web server (EWS)
Verify the following:
• You are not using a phone cord to connect the printer to the network
• The Ethernet cable is securely connected to the printer.
• The network hub, switch, or router is on and working properly.
• The computer that you are using is connected to the network.
If you still cannot access the printer's EWS, then follow these steps:
1. Print an HP Report page.
2. Find the printer's IP address.
3. Launch your Internet browser.
Note: Use Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher or Netscape 4.75 or
higher.
4. Enter the printer's IP address in the address box, then press Enter.
A personal software firewall is blocking communication between the printer
and the computer
The personal software firewall is a security program that protects a computer from
intrusion. However, the personal firewall might block communication between the
computer and the printer.
If you cannot communicate with the printer, try disabling the personal firewall. If you
are still unable to communicate with the printer, then re-enable the firewall.
If disabling the firewall allows you to communicate with the printer, you might want
to assign the printer a static IP address and then re-enable the firewall. To assign
the printer a static IP address, see the network guide that came with the printer.
11.2 Wireless communication problems
Print an HP Report page.
If the HP Report page does not print, verify the following:
• The printer is set up and powered on.
• The print cartridges are installed correctly.
• The printer is on and the paper tray is loaded.
• The printer is free of paper jams.
If any of these items are problems, then see the printer is not printing page.
If the HP Report page does print, try the following steps:
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