NETWORK GUIDE
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Professional Series Color Printer
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CONTENTS
1. Network Printing Overview 1
2. Year 2000 Compliance 1
2.1 Year 2000-compliant Versions of HP JetDirect Software 2
2.2 Disclaimer Statement 3
3. Supported Network Printer Connections 4
3.1 Printing through an HP JetDirect Print Server 4
3.1.1 Overview 4
3.1.2 Supported Network Configurations for
Client-Server Printing 4
3.1.3 Supported Network Configurations for
Peer-to-Peer Printing 5
3.2 Printing through a PC 5
3.2.1 Supported Network Configurations for
Printing through a PC 6
4. Installing the Print Server 7
4.1 Installing the HP JetDirect Print Server Card 7
5. Customizing the Printer Software 8
6. Configuring to Print on the Network 9
6.1
Configuring the PC as a Server to Print Through the HP JetDirect Port 9
6.1.1
Option 1 - Using the HP JetDirect Installation Utility 9
6.1.2
Option 2 - Using the HP 2500C Printer Software 10
6.2
Configuring the PC (Client) to Connect to the Print Server via a Server 11
6.2.1
Option 1 - Using the HP 2500C Series Printer Software 11
6.2.2
Option 2 - Using the Add Printer Wizard (for PCL 3 drivers only) 11
6.2.3
Option 3 - Other Methods for Configuring the PC (Client) 12
(For PCL 3 drivers installed in the server and the port has been
configured for sharing)
6.3 Configuring the PC (Peer-to-Peer) to Print Directly to the Printer 12
6.3.1
Option 1 - Using the HP JetDirect Installation Utility 12
6.3.2
Option 2 - Using the HP 2500C Series Printer Software 12
6.4
Configuring the JetDirect Print Server Port to Connect 13
to the NetWare 4.11 Bindery Network
6.5 Configuring the JetDirect Print Server Port to Connect 14
to Netware 4.11 NDS Network
6.6 Configuring the PC as a Server to Share the Printer 15
6.6.1
Using the HP 2500C Series Printer Software to Share the Printer 16
6.7
Installing Alternate Drivers 17
6.8
Installing PostScript Driver 17
7. Troubleshooting 18
8. Improving Printing Performance over the Network 19
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1. A network is a system of computers and other equipment set up for
sharing files, data and other resources such as printers and scanners.
A LAN, or a local area network, in its smallest form may consist of two
computers that can communicate with each other. A larger LAN may
connect members of a workgroup, such as an accounting department
where users have similar requirements for sharing data and resources.
The HP 2500C/C+/CM Professional Series Color Printer may be
shared on a network. It can be connected directly to a network using
an HP JetDirect print server, or it can be attached to a PC that is
connected to a network.
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2. For the entire HP JetDirect solution to be Year 2000-compliant, the
HP JetDirect product must work in a fully Year 2000-compliant
environment. The network operating system (NOS) for the HP JetDirect
product must be Year 2000-compliant. Please contact the NOS
manufacturer directly to verify Year 2000 readiness.
The HP JetDirect product is Year 2000-compliant if the hardware,
firmware and software are Year 2000-compliant.
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Hardware All HP JetDirect hardware is Year 2000-compliant.
Firmware All HP JetDirect firmware is Year 2000-compliant.
Software Most HP JetDirect software is Year 2000-compliant.
Some versions of HP JetDirect software may need to be
upgraded by the customer to be Year 2000-compliant (see
Table 1 for the list of Year 2000-compliant software).
Year 2000-compliant JetDirect Software
HP JetAdmin and HP JetPrint for Novell NetWare (DOS client) version A.01.09
and A.01.15
HP JetAdmin for HP-UX 9.04 (for HP 9000 S700 and S800) version D.04.10 and
D.04.12
HP JetAdmin for HP-UX 9.10 (for HP 9000 S300 and S400) version D.01.08
HP JetAdmin for HP-UX 10.01, 10.10, 10.20, 11.0 version D.04.10 and greater
HP JetAdmin for OS/2 Warp version A.02.04, A.03.00 and greater
HP JetAdmin for Solaris 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.5.1, 2.6 version D.04.10 and greater
HP JetAdmin for Sun OS 4.1.3, 4.1.4 version D.04.10 and greater
HP JetAdmin for Windows 3.1/Windows for Workgroups 3.11 version 2.2, 2.33, 2.4
and greater
HP JetAdmin for Windows 95 version 2.2, 2.33, 2.4 and greater
HP JetAdmin for Windows NT version 2.33, 2.4 and greater
HP JetDirect Download Manager version A.02.17 and greater
HP Network Printer Installer version 1.0 and greater
HP Utilities for Mac OS version 3.0 and greater
HP Web JetAdmin version 4.0 and greater
Install and Setup Utilities for IBM LAN Server and Microsoft LAN Manager version
A.00.05
Setup and Monitor Utility for Windows for Workgroups 3.11 version A.00.03
2.1 Year 2000-compliant Versions of HP JetDirect Software
Year 2000-compliant versions of HP JetDirect software (listed in
Table 1) are available for download, at no charge, from
http://www.hp.com/support/net_printing. Any version of software not
listed in Table 1 has not been certified as compliant.
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HP recommends its customers verify the version of HP JetDirect
software on their system. Instructions on how to determine the version
of HP JetDirect software can be found at
http://hpcc923.external.hp.com/cposupport/networking/support_doc/
bpj05564.html.
2.2 Disclaimer Statement
HP has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of our product
testing. However, because each customer’s environment is different
from HP’s laboratory test environment, it is the customer’s responsibility
to validate the Year 2000 readiness of these products in their own
environment. Therefore, information about the Year 2000 status of HP
products is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. HP makes
no representation or warranty respecting the accuracy or reliability of
information about non-HP products. Such information was provided
by the manufacturers of those products and customers are urged to
contact the manufacturer directly to verify Year 2000 readiness.
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Server Client Configurations
Windows NT 4.0 Windows 95/98 Windows for
Workgroups 3.11
Windows NT 4.0 Yes Yes Yes
Windows 95/98 Not recommended Yes Yes
Novell NetWare
4.11 (Bindery) Yes Yes Yes
Novell NetWare
4.11 (NDS) Yes Yes Yes
3. The HP 2500C/C+/CM Professional Series Color Printer supports the
following network printer connections:
3.1 Printing through an HP JetDirect Print Server
3.1.1 Overview
In this configuration, the printer is connected to the network via an HP
JetDirect print server. This configuration provides better performance
as well as flexibility in preparing a location for the printer. The HP
2500CM Professional Series Color Printer comes with an internal
HP JetDirect Print Server. It is therefore recommended that the printer
be shared on a network through the print server.
There are two basic network configurations using the HP JetDirect
print server: Client-Server printing and Peer-to-Peer printing.
Client-Server printing is typically used in medium to large networks
where dedicated computer servers are used to manage printing needs
of many users. Client-server networks use network operating systems
(NOS) such as Novell NetWare and Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0.
Peer-to-Peer printing is more suitable for smaller networks. On peerto-peer networks, users configure their Windows 95, Windows 98 or
Windows NT 4.0 systems to print directly to the printer.
3.1.2 Supported Network Configurations for Client-Server Printing
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3.1.3 Supported Network Configurations for Peer-to-Peer Printing
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Windows 98
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Windows NT 4.0
See page 14 for more information.
Note: To take full advantage of network printer management features provided by the
HP 2500C/C+/CM color printer, please use HP Web JetAdmin 5.0 or later and the
latest printer firmware.
For HP Web JetAdmin and other HP network printing software, visit our website at
www.hp.com/support/net_printing.
To obtain the latest printer firmware for the HP 2500C Professional Series printer,
please visit our web site at www.hp.com/go/hp2500.
3.2 Printing through a PC
In this configuration, the printer is connected directly to the parallel port
of a selected computer (or server) on the network and is shared out to the
other computers (or client). The server could be a Novell NetWare 4.11
server or a computer running Windows for Workgroups 3.11, Windows 95,
98 or NT 4.0. Sharing the printer in this configuration is a low cost, easy
way to share a printer because it requires no additional hardware or software.
The HP 2500C Professional Series printer can be shared over a network
with this configuration. However, it is recommended only for a small
workgroup where there is a small number of users or usage is low as
the shared computer will be slowed down when many users print to its
shared printer.
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Windows NT 4.0 Yes Yes Yes
Windows 95/98 No Yes Yes
Windows For
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Server Configurations
Client Configurations
3.2.1 Supported Network Configurations for Printing through a PC
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4. The HP 2500CM Professional Series Color Printer comes with an
internal MIO JetDirect Print Server preinstalled. However, if you have
purchased the HP 2500C Professional Series Printer, you may
purchase the internal JetDirect Print Server.
For the list of HP MIO JetDirect Print Servers, please refer to our
web site at www.hp.com/go/jetdirect.
4.1 Installing the HP JetDirect Print Server Card
Step 1 - Verify that the Printer Works
1. Turn on the printer.
2. Press [MENU] repeatedly until SELF TEST MENU appears.
3. Press [ITEM] repeatedly until PRINT DIAGNOSTIC PAGE appears.
4. Press [SELECT] to print the Diagnostic Page.
Step 2 - Install the HP JetDirect Print Server Card into the Printer
Note: The HP JetDirect card contains electronic components that can be
damaged by static electricity through electrostatic discharge (ESD). To prevent
ESD, maintain frequent contact with any bare sheet metal surface on the
printer. A grounding wrist strap (or similar device) is useful for this purpose.
Handle the card carefully at all times. Avoid touching electronic components
or circuit paths.
1. Turn off the printer and unplug the power cord.
2. Unscrew and remove the metal plate on the left side of
the printer.
3. Insert the card. Align the card with the guide rails in the printer.
4. Press the card into the slot until the card is firmly seated.
5. Tighten each thumbscrew a little at a time, alternating
between each side until both screws are secure.
6. Connect the network cable to the card.
7. Connect the power cord and turn on the printer.
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5. You may choose to customize the printer software so that certain items
or features such as status and bi-directional printing will be disabled the
next time you install the printer software. This feature is useful if
you want to install a customized configuration on several computers in
a network.
To do this:
1. Insert the Starter CD into your CD-ROM drive. If the installation
program does not run automatically, access File Manager or
Explorer and run INSTALL.EXE on the CD-ROM.
2. Click on Printer Driver followed by Download.
During download, you will be asked if you wish to customize
the printer software. If you choose not to, you may run the
Installer Configuration Utility later by double-clicking on the
HPINSCFG.EXE icon in the driver directory of the Starter CD.
3. Choose the options you wish to install.
4. Click OK.
5. The printer software will be installed according to this
configuration the next time you install from the downloaded files.
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There are several options to use the HP 2500C series of professional printers in a network
environment. You can choose to use the JetDirect port (the card comes standard with the HP
2500CM printer) or merely configure to connect direct to the printer. This chapter describes
the procedures for setting up the server or client configurations and also sharing the printer
on the network.
6.1 Configuring the PC as a Server to Print Through the HP JetDirect Port
This procedure takes you through setting up the PC as a server to print through the HP
JetDirect port, which is connected to the print server. To allow other PCs to connect to
this configured server PC to print, using the HP JetDirect port, you will need to share this
PC (refer to section 6.6.1, Step 2 - Share the Printer on the Network).
There are two methods to you can use to configure the PC.
Note:: Your may encounter problems printing with IPX/SPX in Windows NT 4.0. Large print jobs may stop
mid-page and continuously re-spool. We recommend that you use TCP/IP instead or ensure that your
system is upgraded to MS NT 4.0 Service Pack 4.
6.1.1 Option 1 - Using the HP JetDirect Installation Utility
Step 1 - Install HP JetAdmin
1. Insert the HP JetDirect CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. If the installation program
does not run automatically, access the Explorer.
2. Select the option to install JetAdmin and follow the instructions on the screen.
Before you proceed to Step 2, please ensure that the HP 2500C Printer Software is
installed. Otherwise, refer to section 6.1.2, Option 2, Step 1 - Install HP 2500C Series
Printer Software for the procedure.
Step 2 - Associate Printer Software with the JetDirect Port
This step takes you through the process of linking the PC local or existing connected
port to the JetDirect printer.
1. Select HP 2500C/CM Printer in the Printers folder. The printer name will defer,
depending on if you are installing the PCL 3 or PostScript printer software.
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2. Click the right mouse button and select Properties.
3. Select the Details tab, click Add Port, and click OK.
4. Select a new port to assign it to the JetDirect printer and click OK.
Ensure that the printer has been set up as shared. Please refer to section 6.6.1, Step 2 - Share
the Printer on the Network, for the procedure, if the printer is not set up as shared.
The Installation Option screen appears for you to select the print features.
6.1.2 Option 2 - Using the HP 2500C Printer Software
Step 1 - Install HP 2500C Series Printer Software
1. If you are running Windows NT 4.0, log on to the computer as the system
administrator.
2. Insert the Starter CD into the CD-ROM drive to install the PCL 3 printer software.
If the installation program does not run automatically, access the File Manager or
Explorer and run INSTALL.EXE from the CD-ROM. The Starter CD allows you to
either install or download the printer driver onto the network drive. Choose
Download if you wish to customize your printer software for future quick
installation. The next screen appears to prompt you to select the port.
3. Windows 95/98/NT 4.0: Select Local/Existing (this selection assumes that the port is
a local (LPT) or defined print server port).
Note: The other two port options that are available for selection are:
Network (Client):If you wish to connect a PC (client) to the shared or server PC in the
network.
Network (Server/Peer-to-Peer): If you wish to connect a PC to print directly to the
printer server port without sharing through a server PC.
Windows for Workgroups 3.11:
3a. Click Connect when prompted to select a printer port.
3b. Type in the path that the printer has been mapped to and select the shared printer.
3c. Select the LPT port that you have just mapped and click OK.
If you wish to install the PostScript printer software, refer to the section on Installing
PostScript Driver for the procedure.
If you wish to install the PCL 5 printer software, refer to the PCL 5 Supplementary Network
Guide.
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6.2 Configuring the PC (Client) to Connect to the Print Server via a Server
There are three methods to set up the PC as a client to a configured print server on the
network.
6.2.1 Option 1 - Using the HP 2500C Series Printer Software
1. Refer to the section 6.1.2, Step 1 - Install HP 2500C Series Printer Software, for the
procedure on installing the printer software. Instead of selecting
Local/Existing, select Network (Client).
2. Type in the name of the shared printer, like, \\Computer\Name\PrinterName, in the
Select Network Port field. If you do not know the computer name or printer name,
browse the network to help you find the printer. The Installation Option screen
appears.
6.2.2 Option 2 - Using the Add Printer Wizard (for PCL 3 drivers only)
You may use the Microsoft Windows Add Printer Wizard to install the printer software.
1. Click on Start and select Settings, followed by Printers.
2. Double-click Add Printer.
3. For Windows 95/98, select Network Printer.
For Windows NT 4.0, select Network Printer Server, when prompted.
4. Type in the network part or queue name of the shared printer, for example,
\\ComputerName\PrinterName. If you do not know the name, you can click on
Have Disk…, when prompted to select printer model.
5. Click on Browse… and locate the hp2500c.inf file. This file contains the printer name
for you to select. The file is located in the Starter CD or on your network server if the
System Administrator had copied the files onto the server.
6. The Installation Option screen appears. Follow the instructions on the screen to
complete the PC configuration process.
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6.2.3 Option 3 - Other Methods for Configuring the PC (Client) (For PCL 3 drivers
installed in the server and the port has been configured for sharing)
If the printer software is installed in the server computer and the port has been shared
out, the printer software can be installed onto the client computer by doing one of the
following:
• • Sending a print job to the printer by dragging the document onto the network
printer icon.
• • Dragging a network printer icon into the Printers folder.
• • Double-clicking a network printer icon.
• • Right-clicking a network printer icon and selecting Install.
6.3 Configuring the PC (Peer-to-Peer) to Print Directly to the Printer
There are two methods to set up the printer for this configuration.
6.3.1 Option 1 - Using the HP JetDirect Installation Utility
Please refer to the same option in section 6.1.1 for the procedure
6.3.2 Option 2 - Using the HP 2500C Series Printer Software
To set up the PC to print directly to the printer, you need to complete the
following steps:
Step 1 - Install HP 2500C Series Printer Software
1. Please refer to section 6.1.2, Option 2 - Install HP 2500C Series Printer Software,
for the procedure. When it comes to port selection, do the following:
Select Network (Server/Peer-to-Peer), instead of Local/Existing, to associate the
printer software with the JetDirect port. This selection applies when the port you
intend to use is not defined. Select the desired port from the list, or you may enter
the port name.
2. Click OK. The Setup Printer wizard appears to guide you through the setting up
process.
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6.4 Configuring the JetDirect Print Server Port to Connect to the NetWare 4.11 Bindery
Network
This procedure allows you set up the HP JetDirect port on the NetWare 4.11 Bindery Network.
Step 1 - Install HP JetAdmin
1. Insert the HP JetDirect CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. If the installation program
does not run automatically, access the File Manager or Explorer and run SETUP.EXE
that is on the CD-ROM.
2. Select the option to install JetAdmin and follow the instructions on the screen.
Step 2 - Configure the JetDirect Print Server
1. Log onto the network with Supervisor privileges at any user workstation that has
the HP JetAdmin installed.
2. Click Start, Programs, HP JetAdmin Utlities, and HP JetAdmin, to run HP
JetAdmin.
3. The following message may appear: "JetAdmin could not find any configured
devices on your network. Do you want to configure one now?". Click Yes and
proceed to 5. If this message is not displayed, go to 4.
4. On the HP JetAdmin Utility screen, press [F5] to refresh the list of printers. All
configured print servers are displayed.
5. Select Device, New. On the New Device screen, highlight the LAN hardware address
of your print server. (The 12-character hardware address is on the HP JetDirect
configuration page.)
6. Click Configure. A General screen appears.
7. Type the name of the print server and a description (optional): then click Next. A
NetWare configuration screen appears.
8. Click Operating Mode and select Queue Server Mode.
9. Click Queues and then click Change.
10. Select your NetWare server from the list and click Create.
11. Type a name for this printer queue in the Create Queue screen and click OK.
12. Click Yes to add the queue to the list of serviced queues.
13. The configured queues appears under Serviced Queues, click OK.
14. Follow the instructions to complete configuration.
Step 3 - Copy Printer Software to a Network Drive for Client Installation
Please refer to section 6.2 for the procedure on installing the HP 2500C Series Printer
Software.
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6.5 Configuring the JetDirect Print Server Port to Connect to Netware 4.11 NDS Network
This procedure allows you set up usage of the HP JetDirect port to share the printer.
Step 1 - Install HP JetAdmin
1. Insert the HP JetDirect CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. If the installation program
does not run automatically, access the File Manager or Explorer and run SETUP.EXE
that is on the CD-ROM.
2. Select the option to install JetAdmin and follow the instructions on the screen.
Step 2 - Configure the JetDirect Print Server
1. Log onto the network with Supervisor privileges at any user workstation that has
the HP JetAdmin installed.
2. Click Start, Programs, HP JetAdmin Utlities, and HP JetAdmin, to run HP
JetAdmin.
3. The following message may appear: "JetAdmin could not find any configured
devices on your network. Do you want to configure one now?". Click Yes and
proceed to 5. If this message is not displayed, go to 4.
4. On the HP JetAdmin Utility screen, press [F5] to refresh the list of printers. All
configured print servers are displayed.
5. Select Device, New. On the New Device screen, highlight the LAN hardware address
of your print server. (The 12-character hardware address is on the HP JetDirect
configuration page.)
6. Click Configure. A General screen appears.
7. Type the name of the print server and a description (optional): then click Next. A
NetWare configuration screen appears.
8. Click Operating Mode and select Queue Server Mode.
9. Click Network Directory Services. Use the arrow key to select the name of the NDS
tree (where objects are located) in the Tree Name Box.
10. Click Browse and expand the NDS tree. Then identify and select an appropriate
context and click OK.
11. Click Queues and then click Change.
12. Select the appropriate queue and click Yes to add the queue to the list of serviced
queues.
13. Your configured queues are displayed under Serviced Queues, click OK, then Next.
14. If a TCP/IP screen appears, click Next.
15. Follow the instructions to complete configuration.
Step 3 - Copy Printer Software to a Network Drive for Client Installation
Please refer to Section 6.2 for the procedure on installing the HP 2500C Series
Printer Software.
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6.6 Configuring the PC as a Server to Share the Printer
There are two ways to install and configure the PC to share the printer on the network
Before you proceed with the installation, ensure the following conditions:
• The server computer which the printer will be connected to, has been set up
correctly in the network. Refer to the documentation that comes with your network
operating system for more information.
• Networking software and protocol must be present on both the server and client
computers.
• The server computer must be turned on when trying to connect.
• For Windows for Workgroups 3.11, the Print Manager must be enabled. To do this, doubleclick the Printers icon in the Control Panel and choose Use Print Manager.
• For Windows 95/98/NT 4.0, File and Printer Sharing of the server computer must be
enabled.
Note: If the server is running Novell Netware 3.12 or 4.11, please refer to the documentation
that comes with Novell on how to set up a local printer.
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6.6.1 Using the HP 2500C Series Printer Software to Share the Printer
Step 1 - Install HP 2500C Series Printer Software
Please refer to section 6.1.2, Step 2 - Install HP 2500C Series Printer Software
for the procedure.
Step 2 - Share the Printer on the Network
For Windows 95/98/NT 4.0:
1. Right-click on the HP 2500C Series Printer icon in the Printers folder, followed by
Properties, to access the printer properties.
2. Select the Sharing tab in Properties to share the printer. Proceed to 3 if you do not
see the Sharing tab, otherwise, move on to 5.
3. To enable the file and printer share, double-click the Network icon in the Control
Panel. Click File and Printer Sharing and make sure that both the check boxes are
selected.
4. Click OK and restart Windows.
5. In the Sharing tab, select Shared As and specify a shared name for this printer, for
example, HP 2500C.
6. Click OK.
For Windows for Workgroups 3.11:
1. Double-click the Printers icon in the Control Panel.
2. Select HP 2500C Series Printer and make sure that the Use Print Manager option
is checked.
3. Choose Cancel or Close to exit the Printers Control Panel.
4. Double-click the Print manager icon in the Main group and select the printer.
5. Select Share Printer As... from the Printer menu. . Proceed to 6 if you do not see the
Sharing tab, otherwise, move on to 8.
6. If the Share As… option is disabled, you have not enabled the printer sharing. To do
this, double-click the Windows Setup icon in the Main program group, choose
Change Network Settings in the Options menu and enable printer sharing.
7. Click OK and restart Windows.
8. Specify a shared name for this printer, for example, HP 2500C.
9. Check the Re-share At Startup option if you wish to share the printer permanently.
10. Click OK.
11. Proceed to install the printer software on the client computer.
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6.7 Installing Alternate Drivers
If your server is running Windows NT 4.0 and you wish to install
Windows 95 or 98 drivers to client computers over the network, you
may do so if you have installed an alternate driver in your server.
To install an alternate driver in your server:
1. Insert the Starter CD into the CD-ROM drive.
2. Click the Start button on the taskbar.
3. Select Settings, followed by Printers to open the Printers folder.
Right-click on the HP 2500C Series Printer icon and select
Sharing.
4. Select Shared and type in a Share Name of your choice.
5. Select Windows 95 under Alternate Drivers.
6. When prompted to insert disk, click OK.
7. In the Copy Files From: box, type d:\ drivers\nt295\ where
d:\ is your CD-ROM drive. You may also click Browse and
point to the directory to be installed from.
8. Click OK and follow the instructions on screen to complete
installation.
6.8 Installing PostScript Driver
Option 1
1. Insert the HP 2500C/C+/CM Adobe PostScript 3 CD-ROM into your
CD-ROM drive and run INSTALL.EXE.
2. Follow the instructions on the screen and select HP 2500C Series
PS3 Printer in the PPD description.
3. Follow the instructions to complete the installation and verify your
setup with the self-test page (for Windows 95, 98 and NT only).
Option 2
1. Copy the entire contents of the HP 2500C/C+/CM Adobe PostScript
3 CD-ROM to a folder in your server.
2. Assign (Map) a drive letter to your network folder.
3. Run INSTALL.EXE.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen and select HP 2500C Series
PS3 Printer in the PPD description.
5. Follow the instructions to complete the installation and verify your
setup with the self-test page (for Windows 95, 98 and NT only).
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7. If you encounter any problems or difficulty printing over a network,
please refer to the following documentation:
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Troubleshooting tab on the HP 2500C Toolbox.
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HP JetDirect Hardware Manual.
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HP JetDirect Software Manual.
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Option 3
1. Copy the folders and files of the specific Operating System and
language required from the HP 2500C/C+/CM Adobe PostScript 3
CD-ROM to a folder in your server.
2. Run SETUP.EXE.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen and select HP 2500C Series
PS3 Printer in the PPD description.
4. Follow the instructions to complete the installation and verify your
setup with the self-test page (for Windows 95, 98 and NT only).
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8. Color output from applications requires a lot of processing to become
printer ready data. Therefore, when networking color inkjet printers,
the demands on a print server’s system resources are higher than other
network printers.
To optimize printing performance over the network, the following
is recommended:
1. Set Print Queue to Accept only RAW Data in a NT4.0 ClientServer Environment
A print queue can be configured to accept only RAW Data. By doing so,
the work of creating RAW data is moved from the print server CPU to the
client PC. This will reduce the load on the print server CPU.
To enable this option:
1. Click Start and select Settings followed by Printers.
2. Right-click on the HP 2500C series printer icon and select
Properties.
3. Click on the General tab.
4. Click on Print Processor.
5. Check always spool RAW datatype checkbox and click OK.
2. Free Up Hard Disk Space
It is recommended that the print server has 200MB of free disk space
for every 10 queues.
3. Set Port Monitor
It is recommended that you use HP JetDirect port software that comes
with HP JetAdmin (3.4 or later) or HP Standard port software that comes
with HP Web JetAdmin instead of Microsoft’s LPR port software.
Also, for optimal printing and spooling of 11” x 17” or A3-size jobs, the
TCP/IP Idle Time Out value of the MIO card should be set to at least
360 seconds. To do this:
1. Click Start and select Settings followed by Printers.
2. Right-click on the HP 2500C series printer icon and select Modify.
3. Click Next.
4. Set the TCP/IP Idle Timeout to at least 360.
5. Click Next and Finish.
4. Reduce the Complexity of the File
Reduce the complexity of the file such as reducing the number of colors.
Improving Printing Performance over the Network
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5. Send the Print File through a Different Application
It has been found that some applications handle complex print files
more efficiently than others. Try opening your file with another
application and send it to print.
6. Use the HP ZoomSmart Feature
If you have the intention of printing a larger version of your print job,
e.g., from A4 or Letter size to A3 or 11” x 17”, it is recommended that the
ZoomSmart feature be used to enlarge the image instead of enlarging
it through an application. The spool file generated with ZoomSmart is
about 30% smaller.
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