HP 3380 - Manual (Page 22)

Using the hp toolbox
The HP toolbox is a Web application that you can use for the following tasks.
● Monitor the device status.
● View and configure the device settings for print, fax, copy, and scan.
● View troubleshooting and "How do I" information.
● View online documentation.
● View alerts about a particular event or condition on the device.
You can view the HP toolbox when the device is directly connected to a computer, or when the
device is connected to a network. You must have performed a complete software installation
to use the HP toolbox.
Note You do not need Internet access to open and use the HP toolbox. However, if you click a link
in the Other Links area, you must have Internet access to go to the site associated with the
link. For more information, see
Other links .
Supported operating systems
The HP toolbox is supported for the following operating systems:
● Windows 98, Windows Millennium Edition (Me), Windows 2000, and Windows XP
● Mac OS X v10.1 and v10.2
Note The transmission control protocol/Internet protocol (TCP/IP) must be installed in the operating
system for the HP toolbox to function.
Supported browsers
To use the HP toolbox, you must have one of the following browsers:
● Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or later
● Netscape Navigator 6.23 or later
All pages can be printed from the browser.
To view the hp toolbox
Open the HP toolbox in one of the following ways:
● On the desktop, double-click the HP toolbox icon .
● Double-click the Status Client icon that is located in the system tray, which is at the far
right of the taskbar.
● On the Start menu, point to HP LaserJet, and then select hp Toolbox.
The HP toolbox opens in a Web browser.
Note After you open the URL, you can bookmark it so that you can return to it quickly in the future.
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