HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101-4104dw User Guide 2 - Page 42
Enable or disable the Cartridge Protection feature
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Use the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) to disable the Cartridge Policy feature From the EWS, a network administrator can disable the Cartridge Policy feature. This removes the restriction that only genuine HP cartridges can be used. 1. Open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS): a. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch the Wireless icon or the Ethernet icon to view the printer's IP address or host name. b. Open a web browser, and in the address line, type the IP address or host name exactly as it displays on the printer control panel. Press the Enter key on the computer keyboard. The EWS opens. NOTE: If a message displays in the web browser indicating that the website might not be safe, select the option to continue to the website. Accessing this website will not harm the computer. 2. On the EWS Home page, click the Settings tab. 3. In the left navigation pane, click Supplies to expand the options, and then click Supply Settings. 4. In the Cartridge Policy area, click the drop-down menu and select Off. 5. Click Apply to save the changes. Enable or disable the Cartridge Protection feature The Cartridge Protection feature can be enabled or disabled using the control panel or the Embedded Web Server (EWS). NOTE: Enabling or disabling this feature might require entering an administrator password. Check with your administrator to determine if an administrator password has been set. EWS passwords cannot be recovered. Use the printer control panel to enable the Cartridge Protection feature From the printer control panel, a network administrator can enable the Cartridge Protection feature. This protects the cartridges associated with the printer from being stolen and used in other printers. 1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, swipe the tab at the top of the screen downward to open the Dashboard, and then touch the Setup icon . 2. Open the following menus: a. Supply Settings b. Cartridge Protection 3. Touch Protect Cartridges to enable the feature. CAUTION: After enabling cartridge protection for the printer, all subsequent toner cartridges installed in the printer are automatically and permanently protected. To avoid protecting a new cartridge, disable the feature before installing the new cartridge. Turning the feature off does not turn off protection for cartridges that are currently installed. Use the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) to disable the Cartridge Policy feature 31