HP LaserJet 4100 Multifunction Printer series - Manual (Page 140)

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Using the embedded Web server
A Web server provides an environment in which Web programs can run. The output from
these programs can then be displayed by a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet
Explorer or Netscape Navigator. The embedded Web server allows you to display status
information, change settings, and manage the product from your computer.
The embedded Web server is an integral component of the product hardware and does
not need to be installed separately. It functions by establishing an Internet connection to
the MFP’s home page when you enter the MFP’s IP address using a standard browser.
The embedded Web server requires only a connection to the network, which is provided
through the product’s integral hp Jetdirect network card.
From the HP LaserJet 4100 mfp series home page, you can set or obtain information
about the product, such as:
● control panel messages.
● consumable levels.
● tray configuration.
● product control panel menu configuration.
● product configuration page.
● product event log.
● types of print jobs processed.
● network information.
You can also use the embedded Web server to perform any job management functions
that are usually done at the control panel. These functions could include:
● changing product settings.
● setting and changing product configuration.
● diagnosing and troubleshooting problems.
● canceling copy or print jobs.
System requirements
To use the HP embedded Web server, you need:
● a TCP/IP-based network.
● a Web browser installed on your computer, preferably either Netscape Navigator
4.7x or Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0x and above.
Note You can gain access to the embedded Web server from any operating system that
supports the TCP/IP protocol and a Web browser. Parallel cable connections and IPX-
based network printer connections are not supported. You cannot view the embedded
Web server pages from outside a firewall.
Restricting remote configuration
The HP LaserJet 4100 mfp series allows four levels of security. Once system defaults
are set, you can lock the defaults by using password protection to ensure that the
defaults are not inadvertently changed by a user.