HP 8610 E Owners Manual

9 Printer management tools
This section contains the following topics:
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Toolbox (Windows)
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HP Utility (OS X)
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Embedded web server
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Toolbox (Windows)
The Toolbox provides maintenance information about the printer.
NOTE:The Toolbox can be installed from  the HP Software CD if the computer meets the system
requirements.
●Open the Toolbox
Open the Toolbox
1. Open the HP printer software. For more information, see Open the HP printer software
(Windows) on page 37.
2. In the HP printer software, click  Maintain Your Printer under Print, Scan & Fax .
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HP Utility (OS X)
HP Utility contains tools to configure print settings, calibrate the printer, order supplies online, and find
web site support information.
NOTE:The features ava ilable in HP Utility vary  depending on the sele cted printer.
Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for plannin g purposes only. When you receive
a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to avoid possible
printing delays. You do not need to replace cartridges until pr ompted to...

Embedded web server
When the printer is connected to a network, you can use the printer's home page (embedded web
server or EWS) to view status in formation, change settings, and manage it from your computer.
NOTE:To view or change some settings, you might need a password.
You can open and use the embedded web server without being conn ected to the Internet. However,
some features are not available.
●About cookies
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Open the embedded web server
About cookies
The embedded Web server (EWS) pl aces very...

3.From your wireless computer, turn wireless on, search for and c onnect to the wireless direct
name. If you have wireless direct  security on, enter the wireless direct password when
prompted.
4. In a supported Web browser on your computer, type the following  address: http://
192.168.223.1 .
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10 Solve a problem
The information in this section suggests solutions to common problems. If your printer is not operating
correctly and these suggestions did not solve your problem, try  using one of the following support
services to obtain assistance.
This section contains the following topics:
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HP support
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Get help from the printer control panel
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Understand printer reports
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Solve printer problems
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Solve printing problems
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Solve copy problems
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Solve scan problems
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Solve fax problems
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Solve HP...

HP support
●Register printer
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Support process
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Obtain electronic support
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HP support by phone
Register printer
By taking just a few quick minu tes to register, you can enjoy quicker service, more efficient support,
and product support alerts. If y ou did not register your printer while installing th e software, you can
register now at 
http://www.register.hp.com.
Support process
If you have a problem, follow these steps:
1. Check the documentation th at came with the printer.
2. Visit the HP online...

HP support by phone
Phone support options and availability vary  by printer, country/region, and language.
This section contains the following topics:
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Before you call
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Phone support period
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Support phone numbers
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After the phone support period
Before you call
Call HP support while you are in fr ont of the computer and the printer. Be prepared to provide the
following information:
● Model number
● Serial number (locat
ed on the back or bottom of the printer)
● Messages that appear when the situation...

Get help from the printer control panel
You can use the printer’s help topics to learn more about the p rinter, and some help topics include
animations that guide you throug h procedures, such as clearing jams.
To open the help topics from the printer control panel, touch “
 ( Help ) from the Home screen.
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