HP Business InkJet 1200D User Manual

ENWW     49     *Windows users can use the control panel, EWS, Toolbox, HP Web Jetadmin, 
and myPrintMileage. 
Mac OS users can use the control panel, EWS, and the HP Inkjet Toolbox.
If you want to...
...use these tools.*
Control 
panel partsEmbedded 
Web server 
(EWS)Toolbox 
(Windows)HP Web 
Jetadmin 
software
myPrintMileage
HP Inkjet 
Toolbox 
(Mac OS)
Monitor the printer
zOperation and status
zMedia and supplies
zJobs and printer usage
Administer the printer
zPrinter security
zConfigure...

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If you want to...
...use these tools.*
Control 
panel partsEmbedded 
Web server 
(EWS)Toolbox 
(Windows)HP Web 
Jetadmin 
software
myPrintMileage
Monitor the printer
zOperation and status
zMedia and supplies
zJobs and printer usage
Administer the printer
zPrinter security
zConfigure job-accounting 
options
zSet language
zSet PowerSave mode time
zChange tray and 
media-handling settings
zSet up alerts and 
notifications
zUpgrade firmware on the 
printer...

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Monitor the printer
This section provides instructions for monitoring the printer.
NoteFor information about opening and using specific management tools, see Overview of printer 
management tools.
Use this tool......to obtain the following information.
Control panelObtain information about the status of jobs that are being processed, 
the operating status of the printer, and the status of ink cartridges 
and printheads. 
See Printer lights reference for more information.
Embedded Web...

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Administer the printer
This section contains information about administering the printer and modify printer settings.
NoteFor information about opening and using specific management tools, see Overview of printer 
management tools.
Use this tool......to do the following.
Embedded Web serverzModify the administrator password: 
Click the Settings tab, and click Security in the left pane. 
zChange job accounting settings: 
Click the Settings tab, click Job...

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Configure network options
This section contains information about configuring the printer’s network settings. 
For information about opening and using specific management tools, see Overview of printer 
management tools.
For a list of current settings, print a configuration page. See 
Understanding the configuration page.
Use this tool......to do the following.
Embedded Web serverzTo configure network parameters: Click the Networking tab.
zTo set a static IP address: Click the Networking...

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Overview of printer management tools
Embedded Web server (EWS)
When the printer is connected to a network, you can use the printer’s EWS to view status 
information, change settings, and manage the printer at your computer.
NoteFor a list of system requirements for the EWS, see Printer specifications.
Some settings might be restricted by the requirement for an EWS password.
You can open and use the EWS without being connected to the Internet. 
However,...

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EWS pages
The EWS contains pages that you can use to view product information and change printer 
settings. The pages also contain links to other e-services.
HP Web Jetadmin software
The HP Web Jetadmin software is a Web-based management solution for remotely installing, 
configuring (both individually or in batch mode), monitoring status (including levels for 
supplies), conducting remote diagnostics, and troubleshooting a wide variety of HP and 
non-HP network peripherals. 
After the HP...

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Toolbox tabs 
The Toolbox contains tabs that you can use to view product information and change 
configuration settings.
Ta b sContents
Printer Status  zSelected printer
Displays a list of installed printers that are supported by the Toolbox.
zInk Level Information
Shows estimated ink levels for each cartridge. 
zOrder Supplies
Provides access to an a website where you can order printing supplies for the 
printer online.
zInk Cartridge Information
Shows...

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HP Inkjet Toolbox (Mac OS)
The HP Inkjet Toolbox contains tools to calibrate the printer, clean the printheads, print a test 
page, print a configuration page for the printer, and find website support information. 
To open the HP Inkjet Toolbox
1Double-click the Macintosh HD icon on the desktop.
2Do one of the following steps.
Mac OS 9 (9.1 and later): Select Applications (Mac OS 9), select Utilities, select hp, 
and select HP Printer Selector.
Mac OS X (10.1.5 and later): Select...

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HP Instant Support
HP Instant Support is a suite of Web-based troubleshooting tools. HP Instant Support helps 
you quickly identify, diagnose, and resolve printing problems. 
HP Instant Support provides the following information about your device:
zEasy access to troubleshooting tips
Provides tips that are customized for your device.
zResolution of specific device errors
Provides immediate access to information that can help you resolve error messages...