Hp JETDIRECT 170X installation and configuration guide

network printing

hp jetdirect print servers

installation and configuration guide

model 170x

Installation and

Configuration Guide

HP Jetdirect 170X

External Print Server

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J3258-90001

First Edition, October 2002

Applicable Products: J3258B

Warranty

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction

Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

What’s Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

For Further Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Network Printing Basics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Installation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Configuration for Network Printing. . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Electronic Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

HP Support By Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

2. Where Do I Begin?

Which CD-ROM Do I Use? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Do You Have Everything That You Need? . . . . . . . . 2-3

A working network with an available network connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

For Windows systems, the printer’s

software driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Other HP Installation Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Install Network Printer Wizard (Windows). . . . 2-5 HP Web JetAdmin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 HP IP/IPX Printer Gateway for NDPS . . . . . . . 2-8

3. Installing the HP Jetdirect 170X Print Server

LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Install the 170X Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Print a 170X Configuration Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

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4.Using the CD-ROM to Install the Printer on Your System

Microsoft or Novell NetWare Networks . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 To Use the HP Install Network Printer Wizard 4-3 To View Documents on the CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

5. Using the Embedded Web Server

Supported Web Browsers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Supported HP Web JetAdmin Version . . . . . . . . 5-2

Viewing the Embedded Web Server . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Operating Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

6. FTP Printing

Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Print Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Using FTP Printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

FTP Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

FTP Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Ending the FTP Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Example of an FTP Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

7. Troubleshooting

The 170X Configuration Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Resetting Configuration to Factory Defaults. . . . . . . 7-4 Troubleshooting Steps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4 Verify the printer works properly. . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4 Verify the 170X hardware works properly. . . . . 7-5

Verify that you can print to the printer when it’s attached directly to a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

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Novell NetWare (non-NDPS) Checklists . . . . . . . . . . 7-6

File Server Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6

Server-to-Printer Connection Checklist. . . . . . . 7-6

Workstation Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7

Workstation-to-Print Server Checklist . . . . . . . 7-7

Microsoft Windows 98, 2000, NT 4.0 Checklist . . . . 7-8

8. HP Jetdirect Configuration Page Messages

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

A. Technical Specifications and Regulatory Statements

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

Supported Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

Regulatory Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5

B. Warranty Service

Index

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1

Introduction

Product Overview

The HP Jetdirect 170X (J3258B) is an external print server that allows you to connect your printer, plotter, or HP All-in-One peripheral with scanning capability directly to your network. The 170X enhances workgroup productivity by letting you place your printer or plotter at a convenient location on the network while improving network printer performance.

The HP Jetdirect 170X has a single high-speed, bidirectional parallel port (IEEE 1284) for connecting your device. It also has an RJ-45 network port (10Base-T) for connecting the network.

See Appendix A for technical specifications, supported environments, and accessory part numbers.

The HP Jetdirect 170X print server supports the following:

Network Operating System	Protocol(s)
Novell NetWare 3.2, 4.x, 5.x	IPX/SPX
Novell NetWare 4.11, 4.2 with NDPS	IPX/SPX
Novell NetWare 5.x with NDPS	IPX/SPX, TCP/IP
Microsoft Windows 2000 or NT 4.0, peer-to-peer or client-server	TCP/IP, IPX/SPX
Microsoft Windows 98 (peer-to-peer)	TCP/IP, IPX/SPX
Artisoft LANTastic Powersuite 7.0. (Contact the system vendor	DLC/LLC
for software, documentation, and support.)

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What’s Included

●HP Jetdirect 170X Print Server

●Power Module (see Appendix A for part numbers)

●CD-ROM containing HP Jetdirect software

●Installation and Configuration Guide (this manual)

For Further Help

For information on subjects not included in this manual, see the following manual shipped electronically on the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM:

	Documents on the
	HP Jetdirect CD-ROM	Document Contents
	HP Jetdirect Print Server	● TCP/IP Configurations (Chapter 3)
	Administrator’s Guide	■	Using BOOTP/TFTP
	(600N/400N/500X/300X)
		■	Using DHCP
		■	Using RARP
		■ Using the arp and ping commands
		■	Using Telnet
		● Printing on Windows DLC/LLC Networks
		(Appendix C)

For release notes, see the “Readme” file in the root directory of the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM.

For web-based or direct phone support, refer to the HP online support information starting on page 1-6.

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Network Printing Basics

Networks consist of computers connected together to share information and resources, such as printers. There are two ways to share printers on a network: client-server and peer-to-peer.

Peer-to-peer printing

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Client-server printing

Server

Figure 1.1 Network Printing Configurations

On a client-server network, client computers send print jobs to dedicated server computers that control the use of each printer. This 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’s) such as Novell NetWare, Microsoft Windows NT or 2000 Server.

On a peer-to-peer network, dedicated servers are not used. Instead, each computer is configured to send print jobs to the printer directly. This is more suitable for smaller networks. On peer-to-peer networks, users configure their Microsoft Windows 98, NT, or 2000 systems to print directly to the

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printer. Note that peer-to-peer printing can be configured on a client-server network. For example, a small workgroup might use peer-to-peer printing even though it is connected to an enterprise-wide client-server network.

Regardless of the network type (client-server or peer-to-peer), your computers and printers must use a common language, or “network protocol” to communicate with each other. The most common protocols are IPX (Internet Packet Exchange), made popular by Novell NetWare networks, and TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), made popular by the Internet. The HP Jetdirect 170X supports these network protocols, including DLC/LLC, and allows your printer to communicate on the network.

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Installation Overview

To install the HP Jetdirect print server hardware, simply connect the 170X to the network, then connect your printer, plotter, or HP All-In-One peripheral to the 170X using the parallel port connector (See chapters 2 and 3.)

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Figure 1.2 Use the HP Jetdirect 170X print server to connect a printer, plotter, or HP All-in-One peripheral to your network.

Configuration for Network Printing

●If you are on a Novell NetWare (client-server) network, you can configure the NetWare server and the print server for network printing using HP Jetdirect software. Then configure the network clients for printing.

●If you are setting up client-server printing on a Microsoft Windows 98, NT, or 2000 network, you configure your Windows 98, NT, or 2000 server for printing using

HP Jetdirect software, then share the printer with client computers.

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●If you are setting up peer-to-peer printing on a Microsoft Windows network, you simply configure each Windows client to print directly to the printer using HP Jetdirect software (see chapter 4).

Customer Support

Electronic Services

Hewlett-Packard provides electronic services that can be used to obtain software updates and related product information.

For the latest information about HP Jetdirect print servers and software, visit HP’s online support.

Current information for HP printers and Jetdirect print servers are available through the following electronic sources:

HP Electronic Support Services
World Wide	Access HP's onlinesupport at:
Web	http://www.hp.com/support/net_printing
User Forum	To participate in a user forum discussing ideas and suggestions
	for using the HP Jetdirect print server, go to:
	http://www.hp.com/go/forums
	Select “Network Printing Support Forum.” Then select the
	appropriate product.
HP Support	Highly trained technicians are ready to take your call. See the
By Phone	next table, HP Support by Phone.
	For the most recent HP support telephone numbers and
	available services worldwide, visit:
	http://www.hp.com/support/support_assistance
	Telephone fees are the responsibility of the caller. Rates may
	vary. Contact your local telephone company for current rates.
FTP Site	Download printer drivers and upgrades from HP's anonymous
	FTP site at:
	ftp.hp.com/pub/networking/software

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HP Support By Phone

If you need assistance, call one of the following numbers:

Australia	+ 61 3 8877 8000	Malaysia	1800 805405
Austria	+ 43 (0)810 00 6080	Mexico City	52 58 9922
Belgium (Dutch)	+ 32 (0)2 626 8806	Mexico	01 800 472 6684
Belgium	+ 32 (0)2 626 8807	Netherlands	+ 31 (0)20 606 8751
(French)
Canada	905 206 4663	New Zealand	+ 64 (0)9 356 6640
China	+ 86 (0)10 6564 5959	Norway	+ 47 22 11 6299
Czech Republic	+ 42 (0)2 6130 7310	Penang	1 300 88 00 28
Denmark	+ 45 39 29 4099	Philippines	+ 63 (2) 867 3351
Finland	+ 358 (0)203 47 288	Poland	+ 48 22 865 9800
France	+ 33 (0)1 43 62 34 34	Portugal	+ 55 11 3747 7799
Germany	+ 49 (0)180 52 58 143	Singapore	+ 65 62725300
Hong Kong SAR	[phone]	Spain	+ 34 902 321 123
Hungary	+ 36 (0)1 382 1111	Sweden	+ 46 (0)8 619 2170
India	+ 91 11 682 6035	Switzerland	+ 41 (0)848 80 11 11
Indonesia	+ 62 (0)21 350 3408	Taiwan	+ 886 (0)2 2717 0055
Ireland	+ 353 (0)1 662 5525	Thailand	+ 66 (0)2 661 4000
Israel	+ 30 (0)9 9524848	Turkey	+ 90 216 579 7171
Italy	+ 39 02 264 10350	United Kingdom	+ 44 (0)207 512 52 02
Japan	0570 000 510	USA	208 323 2551
Korea	+ 82 (0)2 3270 0700	Vietnam	+ 84 (0)8 823 4530

Latest numbers: http://www.hp.com/support/support_assistance

For all other countries/regions, contact your reseller.

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For warranty information, see Appendix B.

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Where Do I Begin?

Using the HP Jetdirect 170X External Print Server to add your printer to a network is getting easier all the time! Just follow these steps.

1. Set up your printer.

Assemble your printer (using the instructions supplied with your printer).

For example, you may need to unpack the printer, install and load paper trays, and install ink or toner cartridges.

Do not attach the printer to your computer. (Or detach the printer if it is already set up.)

Switch on the printer. Print a test page if this is included in the instructions.

Do not perform any printer software installation yet; proceed with step 2.

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2. Connect your printer
to the network.	HP Jetdirect 170X Print Server

Install the HP Jetdirect 170X and connect the cables. The installation instructions are detailed in chapter 3.

3. Add (or install) the printer on your system.

Printer’s CD-ROM

(supplied with printer)

HP Jetdirect CD-ROM

(supplied with print server)

If your printer is listed on page 1-2, use the printer’s CD-ROM.

Otherwise, use the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM. For Windows systems,

the printer’s software driver may be required if it is not already installed. Instructions are detailed in chapter 4.

When you have completed these steps, your system should be able to print to the network printer. Refer to chapter 4 for additional systems.

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Which CD-ROM Do I Use?

●For newer HP printers, including multifunction peripherals (MFPs) and All-in-One devices, you should use only the CD-ROM supplied with the printer. This “printer’s CD-ROM” already includes network installation software. In table 2.1 lists recent HP printers that integrate network installation software on their CD-ROM. Or see the latest list at: http://www.hp.com/support/network-printer-CD

Table 2.1		Printer CD-ROMs with Network Installation Software
	Printer/Peripheral Type		Models
	HP LaserJet printers and MFPs		1200, 1220, 2200
			8150 Series or newer
	HP Color LaserJet printers and MFPs		4500, 4550 Series or newer
			8550 Series or newer
			3150/3200 Series or newer
	HP Business Inkjet printers		2200/2250 Series or newer
			5550
			cp1160
	HP DesignJet printers		500/800 Series and 5000
			Series or newer
	OfficeJet printers and All-in-One		OfficeJet D-Series
	peripherals		OfficeJet G-Series
			OfficeJet K-Series

●If your printer is not identified above, or you cannot locate your printer’s CD-ROM, then use the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM supplied with the HP Jetdirect 170X Print Server. See chapter 4 for details on using the CD-ROM.

If you use the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM for MFP or All-in-One devices, printing may be the only function available over the network.

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Do You Have Everything That You Need?

A working network with an available network connection

We assume that you have a working network and an available network connection for your printer. A working network consists of multiple computers that can share files and other resources with each other over the network cables.

For Windows systems, the printer’s software driver

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When using the printer’s CD-ROM for installation, the driver will be automatically loaded from the CD-ROM during the installation.

When using the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM for installation:

●You may have the printer driver already installed if you have previously installed the printer on this system.

●You can copy just the driver file from the printer’s CD-ROM onto your system (without performing the installation) before you run the installation software on the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM. See the paragraph following this list for more information about the driver file.

●If you have Internet access, you may be able to automatically download the printer driver during the installation. For more information, see chapter 4.

●Or you can download the printer driver from HP online support at: http://www.hp.com/go/support

The applicable drivers are commonly referred to as the “Add Printer” printer drivers, or the “Corporate User” printer drivers. The

HP Jetdirect installation software requires a printer driver file with the appropriate extension (*.inf) to complete the installation.

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Other HP Installation Software

For a summary of HP solutions to set up network printing, see table 2.2 below.

Table 2.2 HP Software Solutions (1 of 2)

Install Network Printer Wizard (Windows)

●Supported Networks (TCP/IP, IPX/SPX):

■Windows 98, ME

■Windows NT 4.0, 2000

■NetWare 3.x, 4.x, 5.x

●A simple printer installation tool to install a single network printer on a peer-to-peer or client-server network

●On newer HP printers, this wizard is typically integrated with printer system software

●Runs from CD-ROM

●Installable version that runs from system disk may be downloaded from HP’s online support web site

HP Web JetAdmin (Internet access required)

●Supported Networks (TCP/IP, IPX/SPX):

■Windows NT 4.0, 2000

■NetWare (supports NetWare queue creation and peripheral management from HP Web JetAdmin hosted on Windows NT 4.0, 2000)

●Browser-based management

●HP’s preferred solution for ongoing management and installation of multiple printers-anywhere on your intranet

●Remote installation, configuration, and management of HP Jetdirectconnected print servers, non-HP printers that support the standard MIBs, and printers with embedded web servers

●Alerts and consumables management

●Remote firmware upgrades for HP Jetdirect print servers

●Asset tracking and utilization analysis

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Table 2.2 HP Software Solutions (2 of 2)

HP IP/IPX Printer Gateway

●Supported Networks (TCP/IP, IPX/SPX):

■NetWare 4.11, 4.2, 5.x

●Simplifies installation, printing, and bidirectional management of HP Jetdirect-connected printers under Novell Distributed Print Services (NDPS)

●Allows automatic discovery and installation of HP Jetdirect-connected printers into NDPS via IPX

●Frees up user licenses

●Allows disabling of SAPs to reduce network traffic

●For IPX printing, requires HP Jetdirect firmware version X.03.06 or later

The following sections provide more explanation for the solutions listed in table 2.2. For more information on these and other HP solutions, visit HP online support at: http://www.hp.com/support/net_printing

Install Network Printer Wizard (Windows)

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This is the standard installation tool most easily accessible on the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM. See chapter 4 for the detailed instructions.

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HP Web JetAdmin

HP Web JetAdmin allows you to use a web browser to install, view, manage, and diagnose devices connected to an HP Jetdirect print server or any standard printer MIB devices.

For information about a procedure or window in the HP Web JetAdmin software, see the online help.

System Requirements

HP Web JetAdmin software runs on Microsoft Windows 2000 and NT 4.0, HP-UX, Solaris, and Red Hat Linux systems. For information on supported operating systems and browser versions, access

HP online support at http://www.hp.com/go/webjetadmin/.

Note	When installed on a supported host server,
	HP Web JetAdmin can be accessed from any client
	through a supported web browser by browsing to the
	HP Web JetAdmin host. This allows printer
	installation and management on Novell NetWare
	and other networks.

Installing HP Web JetAdmin Software

Before installing the HP Web JetAdmin software, you must have domain administrator or root privileges:

1.Download the installation files from HP Customer Care Online at http://www.hp.com/go/webjetadmin/.

2.Follow the instructions on the screen to install the HP Web JetAdmin software.

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Note	Installation instructions are also contained in
	the HP Web JetAdmin install file, the HP Web
	JetAdmin readme file, and in the online help.

Verifying Installation and Providing Access

●Verify that the HP Web JetAdmin software is correctly installed by navigating to it with your browser as shown in the following example:

http://server.domain:port/\

where server.domain is the host name of your web server and port is the port number assigned during installation.

●Provide users access to HP Web JetAdmin software by adding a link to your web server’s home page that is addressed to HP Web JetAdmin’s URL. For example:

http://server.domain:port/

Configuring and Modifying a Device

Using your browser, navigate to HP Web JetAdmin’s URL. For example: http://server.domain:port/

Follow the instructions on the appropriate home page to configure or modify your printer. These instructions show you how to configure the printer and set up a printer for printing.

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Note	You can also substitute the server.domain with the
	TCP/IP address.

Removing HP Web JetAdmin Software

To remove HP Web JetAdmin software from your web server, use the uninstall program provided with the software package.

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HP IP/IPX Printer Gateway for NDPS

NDPS (Novell Distributed Print Services) is a printing architecture developed by Novell, in partnership with Hewlett-Packard. NDPS simplifies and streamlines the administration of network printing. It eliminates the need to set up and link print queues, printer objects, and print servers. NDPS is managed through a NetWare Administrator snap-in which allows the administrator to manage networked printers within the supported NetWare environments from a single location.

The HP IP/IPX Printer Gateway is an NLM developed by HP to provide functionality and compatibility with Novell's NDPS. It seamlessly integrates HP Jetdirect-connected printers into the NDPS environment. Using the HP Gateway, an administrator can view statistics, configure gateway settings, and configure printing for

HP Jetdirect-connected printers.

Features

Features and benefits provided by the HP Gateway and NDPS are:

●Smart detection of printers in the supported NetWare environments

●Automatic installation of printers using IPX/SPX

●Tight integration with Novell's NDS and NWAdmin

●Status updates from printers

●Simplified Automatic Driver Download

●Reduced SAP Traffic

●Reduced number of required NetWare User Licenses

●Native TCP/IP printing with NetWare

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Supported Clients

Clients supported by the HP IP/IPX Printer Gateway:

●Novell Client 3.2 (or later) for Windows 98

●Novell Client 4.7 (or later) for Windows NT and 2000

The HP IP/IPX Printer Gateway ships with Novell NetWare 5.x and supports Novell's second release of NDPS. It also supports NetWare 4.11 and 4.22 and intraNetWare, both with NDPS already installed.

Note	For more information (including access to the
	HP IP/IPX Printer Gateway software and the User
	Guide), access HP Customer Care Online:
	http://www.hp.com/support/net_printing

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3

Installing the HP Jetdirect 170X

Print Server

Making a printer available on the network involves the following tasks, as outlined on page 3-1:

1.Set up the printer. Assemble and switch it on, but do not attach it.

2.Connect your printer to the network, by installing the print server. This task is described in this chapter 3, including the following subtasks:

a.Connect the 170X to the network with a network cable (page 3-3).

b.Connect the 170X to a printer.

c.Print a 170X Configuration Page (page 3-4).

3.Add the printer on your system by running the installation software. This task is described in chapter 4.

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Installing the HP Jetdirect 170X Print Server 3-1

LEDs

On the top of the 170X are Status and LAN Activity LEDs.

If the	And the
Status	Activity
LED is...	LED is...	Then the print server is...
Off	Off	Not receiving power.
On	Off	On; no LAN activity detected.
On	Blinking	On; LAN activity detected.
Off	On (Solid)	Encountering a fault during self-test or operation.
Blinking	Off	Encountering one of the following conditions:
		● running a self-test.
		● not configured.
		● not able to attach to the network.
On	On	On; heavy LAN activity detected.

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Install the 170X Hardware

Follow the steps below to install the 170X. For technical specifications or part numbers for power modules or parallel cables, see Appendix A.

Network Cable

Parallel Cable

Power

Figure 3-1 Connecting the 170X to the LAN and Printer

1.Connect the 170X to the network with a 10Base-T network cable.

2.Connect the 170X to the printer with a IEEE 1284 parallel cable (see Appendix A for cable part numbers).

3.Plug the DC power cord from the power module into the power port.

Caution	Do not use the power module shipped with the 170X
	with other Jetdirect products!

4.Plug the 170X power module into a wall outlet.

5.The 170X should now be on. Verify that the Status light on the 170X is blinking. If the internal self-test failed, the light will be off. For troubleshooting information, see chapter 7.

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Installing the HP Jetdirect 170X Print Server 3-3