Every network-connected HP printer features an Embedded Web Server (EWS)—a dedicated web interface accessible through a browser using the printer’s IP address. You can use it to:
Configure settings
Monitor status
Perform maintenance tasks
You can also manage or troubleshoot remotely via this interface if remote control is enabled.
Print Anywhere HP App: Some HP printers support “Print Anywhere,” allowing you to queue print jobs via the HP Smart app and print later when the printer is online.
HP ePrint (via Email): With this service, your printer is assigned a unique email address. Just send attachments to that email, and the printer processes and prints them via HP’s cloud. Great if you’re away from home or on-the-go.
HP ePrint Enterprise: A private, on-premise version for organizations, enabling controlled, secure printing—including mobile users and enterprise-scale deployments.
The HP Open Extensibility Platform device (OXPd) lets you integrate web-based workflow apps directly on HP printer control panels. These apps are hosted remotely and can:
Launch from the printer interface
Control scanning, document workflows, and USB interactions
Use secure communication (SSL/TLS) and optional authentication
This is particularly useful for enterprises building custom workflows that interact with MFPs (Multi-Function Printers).
The HP Universal Print Driver simplifies printing across many HP devices. In Dynamic Mode, it can:
Discover printers on the local network using mDNS (Bonjour)
Query device capabilities via SNMP over IP
Allow remote access control if IP or hostname is known
