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HP LaserJet P2015 Printer Series - HP Embedded Web Server (EWS)
HP EWS is embedded in the printer firmware. It is a series of web pages that provide access to additional printer status and configuration options.
Access to the HP EWS
Use any one of the following methods to gain access to the HP EWS:
In the Applications
folder, open the Utilities
folder, and then run the Printer Setup Utility
or the Print Center
utility. The HP EWS can also be accessed using the Print & Fax
pane of System Preferences
(from the Apple menu, choose System Preferences...
, then choose Print & Fax
).
Select the HP LaserJet P2015 printer, and then click Utility
(Mac OS X V10.3 or later). The web browser opens and the Device Status
screen appears. In the Print & Fax
screen, select the HP LaserJet P2015 printer, click the Print Queue...
button, then click Utility
.
Using a web browser:
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NOTE:
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This method can only be used if the printer is using a network connection. |
On the printer, press and hold the green button for eight seconds, or until the LEDs above the button start to blink. The printer prints out the configuration pages.
On the first configuration page, under Product Settings
, find the IP Address. Type this address into a web browser such as Safari. The Device Status
screen appears.
In the Applications folder, open the HP EWS Device Configuration folder. Run the HP Device Configuration application.
Select the HP LaserJet P2015 from the list of devices. The web browser opens and the Device Status
screen appears. Figure 1: screen
The following sections describe the screens and features that are available in the HP EWS.
Status
tab
The Status
tab allows to access and print out detailed information regarding device and supply status, device configuration, network configuration and usage.
The Status
tab contains the following pages:
Device Status
The Device Status
page shows device status messages from the device. The Device Status
page also displays some pertinent printer information and device settings. Figure 2: screen
Supplies Status page
The Supplies Status
page displays the status of all of the supplies used by the printer, including the black, cyan, magenta and yellow print cartridges. Figure 3: HP EWS - page
Device Configuration page
The Device Configuration
page displays the values of all of the settings available to be set in the printer. The contents of this page are consistent with the Configuration page generated by the firmware. Figure 4: HP EWS - page
Network Configuration page
The Network Configuration
page contains all the information about the network and its enabled features. Figure 5: HP EWS - page
Print Info Pages
The Print Info Pages
page provides users the ability to easily print out the internal special pages that are generated by the device. The following information pages are available.
PCL Font List
PCL6 Font List
PS Font List
Supplies Page
Figure 6: HP EWS - page
Event Log page
Use the Event Log
page to track the events that occur on the HP LaserJet P2015 printer. Figure 7: HP EWS - page
Settings
tab
The Settings
tab allows to view and change settings for the following features:
Device Information
page
The Device Information
page contains identifying information about the HP LaserJet P2015 printer. Figure 8: HP EWS - page
Paper Handling
page
Use this page to configure the paper-handling settings for the HP LaserJet P2015 printer. Figure 9: HP EWS - page
Printing page
Use this page to change the printing defaults for the HP LaserJet P2015 printer. Figure 10: HP EWS - page
PCL5e page
Use the PCL5e
page to change font information and form length. This page does not apply to Macintosh print drivers. Figure 11: HP EWS - page
PostScript
page
The PostScript
page allows to change the Print PS Errors
option. Figure 12: HP EWS - page
Print Quality
page
Use the Print Quality
page to change the print quality defaults for the HP LaserJet P2015 printer. Figure 13: HP EWS - page
Paper Types
page
Use the Paper Types
page to set the default paper type settings for the HP LaserJet P2015 printer. Figure 14: HP EWS - page
System Setup
page
Use the System Setup
page to change settings on the HP LaserJet P2015 printer such as Jam Recovery and Auto Continue. Figure 15: HP EWS - page
Service
page
Use the Service
page to initiate the cleaning mode on the HP LaserJet P2015 printer. Figure 16: HP EWS - page
Networking
tab
The Networking
tab allows to view and change settings for the device’s network connection and communication. The following pages are available:
IP Configuration
page
Use the IP Configuration
page to configure the IP address and host and domain names for the HP LaserJet P2015 printer. Figure 17: HP EWS - page
Advanced
page
Use the Advanced
page to configure the enabled settings and other settings, such as link speed, for the HP LaserJet P2015 printer. Figure 18: HP EWS - page
Bonjour
page
Use the Bonjour
page to enable or disable the Bonjour settings for the HP LaserJet P2015 printer. This page can also be used to change the Bonjour printer name. Figure 19: HP EWS - page
SNMP
page
Use this page to configure the SNMP settings for the HP LaserJet P2015 printer. Figure 20: HP EWS - page
Network Configuration
page
The Network Configuration
page contains all the information about the network and its enabled features. Figure 21: HP EWS - page
Password page
Use this page to set or change the Administrator password. Figure 22: HP EWS - page
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NOTE:
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If there was a Password Set for EWS and the customer has forgotten the password, then the EWS will not be accessible. To Reset the password a cold reset has to be done on the printer. |
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