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Quick Start Guide HP JetDirect Print Servers Models 600N (EIO), 500X, 300X and EX Plus qsF00_en.book Page 1 Monday, June 26, 2000 3:15 PM
Page 5 - Table of Contents
3 Table of Contents 1. Introduction For Further Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Release Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1Documentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Other HP Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 7 - Introduction; Release Notes; Item
Introduction 1-1 Introduction 1 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the HP JetDirect print server! This guide provides information to install the HP JetDirect print server and quickly set up your network printer on Microsoft and Novell NetWare networks. For Further Help Release Notes For importa...
Page 8 - Documentation; HP JetDirect CD-ROM Documentation; Documents on the CD
1-2 Introduction Documentation For more thorough coverage and advanced network configuration topics, refer to the documentation provided on the HP JetDirect CD-ROM (see Table 1.2). For instructions on viewing these documents, refer to “To View Documents on the CD-ROM” in Chapter 4. Table 1.2 HP JetD...
Page 9 - Other HP Utilities; Note
Introduction 1-3 Introduction 1 Other HP Utilities For an overview of HP software solutions, see the “Software Solutions Table” in Chapter 4. For the latest information on these and other HP utilities, visit the HP Customer Care Center online at: http://www.hp.com/support/net_printing HP Customer Ca...
Page 10 - Network Printing Basics
1-4 Introduction Network Printing Basics Networks consist of computers connected together to share information and resources, such as printers. On a “client-server” network, client computers send print jobs to dedicated server computers that control the use of each printer. On a “peer-to-peer” netwo...
Page 11 - Network Printing Configurations
Introduction 1-5 Introduction 1 Network Printing Configurations Client-server printing is typically used in medium to large networks where dedicated servers are used to manage printing needs of many users. Client-server networks use network operating systems (NOS) such as Novell NetWare and Microsof...
Page 12 - Setting Up Your Network Printer; See Chapter 4 in this guide for other available HP solutions.; Network
1-6 Introduction Setting Up Your Network Printer Note If you are on a network that uses TCP/IP, you must configure the print server with an IP address and other TCP/IP parameters as required. Check with your network administrator for a valid IP address and other required parameters. The HP JetDirect...
Page 13 - Supported Network Protocols; Network Printing Environments
Introduction 1-7 Introduction 1 Supported Network Protocols Supported Network Protocols Network Printing Environments TCP/IP Microsoft Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0, 2000 NDPS 2 and NEPS (via Novell NetWare 5.x) HP-UX (10.20, 11.x) (HP 9000 Series 700/800) Solaris (2.5, 2.5.1, 2.6, 7) (SPARCsystems only) R...
Page 16 - CAUTION; To prevent ESD damage, maintain frequent; Installation Procedures; Identify Your HP JetDirect 600N Internal Print Server.
2-2 Installing 600N (EIO) Internal Print Servers CAUTION HP JetDirect cards contain electronic components that can be damaged by static electricity through electrostatic discharge (ESD). To prevent ESD damage, maintain frequent contact with any bare sheet metal surface on the printer. A grounding wr...
Page 17 - In most cases, you do not need
Installing 600N (EIO) Internal Print Servers 2-3 Internal Print Servers 2 2. If Necessary, Set Switches or Jumpers on Your Card. HP J3113A for Fast Ethernet (10/100Base-TX) networks Provides an RJ-45 connector (unshielded twisted-pair cable). For 100Base-TX, use Category 5 cable. If You Have a Token...
Page 19 - Insert the Card and Connect the Network Cables.
Installing 600N (EIO) Internal Print Servers 2-5 Internal Print Servers 2 5. Insert the Card and Connect the Network Cables. Note Some printers have multiple EIO (Enhanced I/O) slots. You can install the HP JetDirect card into any EIO slot. For HP J3111A, you can use the LocalTalk port and only one ...
Page 20 - HP JetDirect Print Servers
2-6 Installing 600N (EIO) Internal Print Servers 6. Verify That the Card Is Operating Properly. Note If other messages appear, see the Troubleshooting chapter in the HP JetDirect Print Servers Administrator’s Guide (600N/400N/500X/300X) on the HP JetDirect CD-ROM. For HP J3113A 10/100Base-TX cards, ...
Page 21 - Configure the Card for Network Operation.; on the HP JetDirect CD-
Installing 600N (EIO) Internal Print Servers 2-7 Internal Print Servers 2 7. Configure the Card for Network Operation. You can use the installation and configuration software on the HP JetDirect CD-ROM. Refer to Chapter 4. For many HP printers, you can use the printer’s control panel to configure ba...
Page 22 - HP JetDirect EIO Control Panel Menu; JetDirect Menu Item
2-8 Installing 600N (EIO) Internal Print Servers HP JetDirect EIO Control Panel Menu Although use of the HP installation software is preferred, you can configure basic network parameters on an HP JetDirect EIO print server from the control panel on supported peripherals. For specific instructions on...
Page 23 - Resetting to Factory Defaults; as you turn the printer back on.
Installing 600N (EIO) Internal Print Servers 2-9 Internal Print Servers 2 Resetting to Factory Defaults You can restore default values by performing a cold reset on your printer (see your printer documentation for instructions). To perform a cold reset on many HP LaserJet printers, turn off the prin...
Page 24 - LEDs
2-10 Installing 600N (EIO) Internal Print Servers HP J3113A 10/100Base-TX Card The HP JetDirect 600N 10/100Base-TX card has LEDs and configuration jumpers. LEDs On the HP JetDirect 600N 10/100Base-TX card, there are LEDs on the network connector that indicate the operating speed (10Mbps or 100Mbps)....
Page 25 - Jumpers; only if you are
Installing 600N (EIO) Internal Print Servers 2-11 Internal Print Servers 2 Jumpers The HP JetDirect 600N 10/100Base-TX card has configuration jumpers that should be used only if the print server fails to link on the network. The factory-default setting (P1 = Auto) will suit most installations. When ...
Page 26 - What To Do Next; To set up your computer for network printing, go to Chapter 4.
2-12 Installing 600N (EIO) Internal Print Servers What To Do Next Depending on your computer and network operating systems, you may still need to configure your computers for printing. For example, you may need to load your printer drivers, create a printer object (or icon), or configure a network p...
Page 27 - External Pri; Installing External Print Servers; Generate a configuration page from the print server.; Switch off the power for each printer.
Installing External Print Servers 3-1 External Pri n t Servers 3 3 Installing External Print Servers Introduction To install the HP JetDirect 300X, 500X, and EX Plus external print servers, you need to complete these steps: ● Verify that your printer parallel port(s) work properly (print a self test...
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Installing External Print Servers 3-3 External Pri n t Servers 3 Note In the following steps, the circled numbers correspond to those in Figure 3-2. The HP JetDirect 300X and EX Plus have one printer port . The HP JetDirect 500X has a BNC port . The HP JetDirect 500X and 300X has an RJ-45 connec...
Page 30 - Verifying the Hardware Installation; Selecting a Configuration Page Language; Test
3-4 Installing External Print Servers Verifying the Hardware Installation To verify the installation of the HP JetDirect external printer server, generate a configuration page. This page is generated from Port 1 of the printer server. To generate a configuration page, follow these steps: 1. Print a ...
Page 31 - When you first press the; button, the Status and Activity LEDs; On the top of the print server are Status and LAN Activity LEDs:
Installing External Print Servers 3-5 External Pri n t Servers 3 When you first press the Test button, the Status and Activity LEDs are on and solid for about 5 seconds. Then they switch off, indicating they are cycling through the PDLs. LEDs On the top of the print server are Status and LAN Activit...
Page 35 - HP Software; HP Software Solutions; Using this CD-ROM on supported systems, you can do the following:
HP Software Solutions 4-1 HP Software Solutions 4 4 HP Software Solutions HP provides a variety of software solutions to set up or manage your HP JetDirect-connected network device. For general information about th esoftware, see Tabl e4.1 on page 4-7. For advanced configuration and troubleshooting ...
Page 36 - Microsoft or Novell NetWare Networks; HP Install Network Printer
4-2 HP Software Solutions Microsoft or Novell NetWare Networks The HP JetDirect CD-ROM installation utility supports Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0, and 2000 systems only. To run the utility, proceed as follows: 1. Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 2. Wait for the installation utility to start autom...
Page 37 - HP JetDirect Print
HP Software Solutions 4-3 HP Software Solutions 4 To Use the HP Install Network Printer Wizard To quickly set up your print server and system for network printing, use the Install Network Printer wizard. Note The Install Network Printer wizard can be used in most environments. Note the following exc...
Page 38 - UNIX Networks; HP JetDirect Printer; Apple Mac OS Networks; HP LaserJet Utility
4-4 HP Software Solutions UNIX Networks For HP-UX and Sun Solaris systems, use the HP JetDirect Printer Installer for UNIX software provided on the HP JetDirect CD-ROM. The software is located in the directory /UNIX of the CD-ROM. For detailed installation instructions and other information, read th...
Page 39 - To View Documents on the CD-ROM; Several HP JetDirect print server documents, including the; View Documentation; . The Acrobat Reader will run and
HP Software Solutions 4-5 HP Software Solutions 4 To View Documents on the CD-ROM Several HP JetDirect print server documents, including the HP JetDirect Print Server Administrator’s Guide , are provided on the CD-ROM in Adobe Acrobat Reader format (*.pdf files). For supported Windows systems, these...
Page 40 - Click on the document that you want to view.
4-6 HP Software Solutions Note If the required version of the Adobe Acrobat Reader is not installed, the CD-ROM installation utility will request your permission to install it. 4. Click on the document that you want to view. Note For other supported operating systems, you can access the documentatio...
Page 41 - Software Solutions Table; Operating Environment; HP JetDirect Printer Installer for UNIX
HP Software Solutions 4-7 HP Software Solutions 4 Software Solutions Table The following table will help you determine which software is best for you: Table 4.1 HP Software Solutions (1 of 3) Operating Environment Function Remarks Install Network Printer Wizard (Windows) Windows 95, 98 Windows NT 4....
Page 42 - HP Web JetAdmin (Internet access required); HP Internet Printer Connection
4-8 HP Software Solutions HP Web JetAdmin (Internet access required) Windows NT 4.0, 2000 HP-UX Solaris Red Hat, SuSE Linux NetWare* *Supports queue creation (NetWare) and peripheral management from HP Web JetAdmin hosted on Windows NT 4.0, 2000 Remote installation, configuration, and management of ...
Page 43 - HP IP/IPX Printer Gateway; HP LaserJet Utility for Mac OS
HP Software Solutions 4-9 HP Software Solutions 4 HP IP/IPX Printer Gateway NetWare 4.11, 4.2, 5.0, 5.1 Simplified installation, printing, and bidirectional management of HP JetDirect-connected printers under Novell Distributed Print Services (NDPS) Allows automatic discovery and installation of HP ...
Page 45 - Regulatory Statements; FCC Class B for HP J3111A with LocalTalk Only.
A-1 Regulatory Statements A A Regulatory Statements FCC Statement (U.S.A) General Information. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference receiv...
Page 46 - European Community; Declarations of Conformity.; Electromagnetic Emissions.
A-2 1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. European C...
Page 48 - Chinese Safety Statement
A-4 Chinese Safety Statement qsF00_en.book Page 4 Monday, June 26, 2000 3:15 PM
Page 49 - Warranty Service; HEWLETT-PACKARD LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT
B-1 Warranty and Customer Care B B Warranty Service HEWLETT-PACKARD LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT 1. HP warrants to you, the end-user customer, that HP hardware, accessories and supplies will be free from defects in materials and workmanship after the date of purchase, for the period specified above. I...
Page 50 - Your Authorized Dealer; Service Outside the USA
B-2 7. HP will be liable for damage to tangible property per incident up to the greater of $300,000 or the actual amount paid for the product that is the subject of the claim, and for damages for bodily injury or death, to the extent that all such damages are determined by a court of competent juris...
Page 51 - Hewlett-Packard Year 2000 Warranty
B-3 Warranty and Customer Care B Hewlett-Packard Year 2000 Warranty Subject to all of the terms and limitations of the HP Limited Warranty Statement provided with this HP Product, HP warrants that this HP Product will be able to accurately process date data (including, but not limited to, calculatin...
Page 54 - México
B-6 México Póliza de Garantía Hewlett-Packard de México, S.A. de C.V. con domicilio en: Prolongación Reforma No. 470 Col. Lomas de Sta. Fe, 01210 Delegación Alvaro Obregón Tel. 326 46 00 Garantiza este producto por el término de 36 meses para Servidores de impresión HP JetDirect 300X, 500X y EX Plus...
Page 57 - HP Customer Care; HP Customer Care Online; Click your way to a quick solution! The HP web site; FTP Site
C-1 Warranty and Customer Care C C HP Customer Care HP Customer Care Online Click your way to a quick solution! The HP web site http://www.hp.com/support/net_printing is a great place to start for answers to questions about your HP JetDirect print server – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Software, Dr...
Page 58 - HP Customer Care Forum; and select; Network Printing Support Forum; HP Customer Care By Phone
C-2 HP Customer Care Forum Go online, anytime, and you’ll also find helpful user forums – a great source of ideas and suggestions for using your HP JetDirect print server. You can access the user forum directly from: http://www.hp.com/go/forums and select Network Printing Support Forum . HP Customer...
