Embedded web server sections – HP LaserJet 5200 Printer series User Manual

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To access the embedded Web server by using a network connection

1.

In a supported Web browser on your computer, type the IP address for the printer in the
address/URL field. (To find the IP address, print a configuration page. See

Using printer

information pages

.)

NOTE

After you open the URL, you can bookmark it so that you can return to it quickly

in the future.

2.

The embedded Web server has three tabs that contain settings and information about the
printer: the Information tab, the Settings tab, and the Networking tab. Click the tab that you
want to view.

See the following section for more information about each tab.

Embedded Web server sections

Tab or section

Options

Information tab

Provides printer, status, and
configuration information

Device Status: Shows the printer status and shows the life remaining of
HP supplies, with 0% indicating that a supply is empty. The page also shows the
type and size of print paper set for each tray. To change the default settings, click
Change Settings.

Configuration Page: Shows the information found on the printer configuration
page.

Supplies Status: Shows the life remaining of HP supplies, with 0 percent
indicating that a supply is empty. This page also provides supplies part numbers.
To order new supplies, click Order Supplies in the Other Links area on the left
side of the window.

Event log: Shows a list of all printer events and errors.

Usage page: Shows a summary of the number of pages the printer has printed,
grouped by size and type.

Device Information: Shows the printer network name, address, and model
information. To change these entries, click Device Information on the Settings
tab.

Control Panel: Shows messages from the printer control panel, such as Ready or
Sleep mode on.

Print: Allows you to send print jobs to the printer.

Settings tab

Provides the ability to configure
the printer from your computer

Configure Device: Allows you to configure printer settings. This page contains
the traditional menus found on printers using a control-panel display.

E-mail Server: Network only. Used in conjunction with the Alerts page to set up
incoming and outgoing e-mail, as well as to set e-mail alerts.

Alerts: Network only. Allows you to set up to receive e-mail alerts for various
printer and supplies events.

AutoSend: Allows you to configure the printer to send automated e-mails
regarding printer configuration and supplies to specific e-mail addresses.

Security: Allows you to set a password that must be entered to gain access to the
Settings and Networking tabs. Enable and disable certain features of the
embedded Web server.

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