Enable XMLAPI on OfficeJet Pro 8124e

[Joerie]

Hi, 

i want to enable the XMLAPI, so i can add the device into my Home Assistant. However i can't find where i can enable it. 

[Hawks_Eye]

Hi @Joerie 

Welcome to the HP Support Community! We're here to help you get back up and running.

Thanks for reaching out—and I totally get how exciting it is to integrate your printer into Home Assistant for that extra touch of smart-home magic! If the XMLAPI feature feels elusive right now, let’s try a few steps to see if we can surface it:

🧩 Steps to Check for XMLAPI Availability

Access the Embedded Web Server (EWS):

• Make sure your printer is connected to your network.
• Find its IP address via the printer’s control panel (usually under wireless/network settings).
• Open a browser on your PC and enter that IP (e.g., http://192.168.x.x) to launch the printer’s EWS.

Explore Advanced Settings or Web Services:

• Once in the EWS, navigate to Settings, Security, or Web Services—some XML-based API settings (if supported) may live under these tabs.
• Look for options like Network Settings, Web Services Setup, or anything referencing API Access, SNMP, or Remote Management.

Check Firmware Compatibility:

• Ensure the printer is running the latest firmware; some models hide or disable advanced API features unless updated.
• You can usually initiate the firmware check directly from the EWS or through your PC.

🛠️ If XMLAPI Still Doesn’t Show

Some printer models might not expose XMLAPI publicly or may only support it under specific enterprise configurations. In such cases, adding the printer to Home Assistant might be more reliable via:

• IPP (Internet Printing Protocol)
• SNMP monitoring
• Direct USB passthrough via server
• Email-to-print automation or cloud services (if indirect integration is acceptable)

If you'd like, I can walk you through setting up IPP or SNMP in Home Assistant as an alternative route. We’ll keep things smart and seamless—even if XMLAPI decides to stay shy. Just say the word!

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Take care, and have an amazing day!

Regards, 

Hawks_Eye