b. Open a Web browser, and in the address line, type the IP address or host name exactly as it
displays on the printer control panel. Press the Enter key on the computer keyboard. The EWS
opens.
NOTE: If the Web browser displays a There is a problem with this website’s security certificate
message when attempting to open the EWS, click Continue to this website (not recommended).
Choosing Continue to this website (not recommended) will not harm the computer while
navigating within the EWS for the HP printer.
2. Open the System tab.
3. On the Device Information page, the default printer name is in the Device Description field. You can
change this name to uniquely identify this printer.
NOTE: Completing the other fields on this page is optional.
4. Click the Apply button to save the changes.
Manually configure IPv4 TCP/IP parameters from the control panel
Use the control-panel menus to manually set an IPv4 address, subnet mask, and default gateway.
1. On the printer control panel, press the OK button.
2. Open the following menus:
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Network Setup
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IPv4 Config Method
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Manual
3. Use the arrow keys and the OK button to enter the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway, and
then touch the OK button to save the changes.
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