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# Setup network printers and SMTP devices

> Configure network-enabled printers and other SMTP devices to send email through MailChannels Outbound Filtering.

MailChannels Outbound Filtering provides a standard SMTP gateway that works with any device capable of sending email over SMTP — including network printers, scanners, and other embedded systems.

## Prerequisites

* Your MailChannels SMTP username and password
* Network access from the device to `smtp.mailchannels.net` on port `2525` (recommended for devices that do not support port 25)

## SMTP settings

Configure your device with the following values:

| Field                   | Value                           |
| ----------------------- | ------------------------------- |
| **SMTP hostname**       | `smtp.mailchannels.net`         |
| **Port**                | `2525`                          |
| **SSL/TLS**             | Enabled                         |
| **SMTP authentication** | Enabled                         |
| **Username**            | Your MailChannels SMTP username |
| **Password**            | Your MailChannels SMTP password |

## Example: HP OfficeJet Pro

The following steps apply to the HP OfficeJet Pro 8600. Other HP models and printer brands have a similar process — consult your device documentation for exact navigation.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Find the printer's IP address">
    On the printer's control panel, open the network settings and note the IP address.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open the Embedded Web Server (EWS)">
    Enter the printer's IP address in a browser on your computer to open the EWS configuration page.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open Outgoing Email Profiles">
    Navigate to **Scan** > **Scan to E-mail** > **Outgoing Email Profiles** and click **New**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter email and display name">
    Enter your email address and a display name, then click **Next**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure SMTP settings">
    Fill in the SMTP settings from the table above and click **Next**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save and test">
    Follow the remaining prompts to the Summary screen and click **Save and Test** to confirm the configuration works.
  </Step>
</Steps>