HP jetdirect 610n schematic
hp jetdirect
model 610n
administrator's
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Administrator’s Guide
HP Jetdirect Print Server
(Model 610N)
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Table of Contents
1. Introducing the HP Jetdirect Print Server
Introduction ............................................................................. 7
Supported Print Servers.......................................................... 8
Supported Network Protocols ................................................. 8
Supplied Manuals .................................................................... 9
HP Customer Care................................................................. 10
Product Registration.............................................................. 12
2. HP Software Solutions Summary
Introduction ........................................................................... 13
HP Install Network Printer Wizard (Windows)................... 16
HP Jetdirect Printer Installer for UNIX .............................. 17
HP Web JetAdmin ................................................................. 18
Internet Printer Connection Software.................................. 21
HP IP/IPX Printer Gateway for NDPS................................. 24
HP LaserJet Utility for Mac OS ........................................... 26
3. TCP/IP Configuration
Introduction ........................................................................... 33
Using BOOTP/TFTP.............................................................. 36
Using DHCP........................................................................... 54
Using RARP ........................................................................... 62
Using the arp and ping Commands ...................................... 64
Using Telnet........................................................................... 66
Using the Embedded Web Server ......................................... 83
Using the Printer Control Panel........................................... 83
Moving to Another Network.................................................. 84
4. Configuring for LPD Printing
Introduction ........................................................................... 85
LPD Setup Overview ............................................................. 88
LPD on UNIX Systems .......................................................... 90
LPD on Windows NT/2000 Systems ..................................... 94
LPD on Mac OS Systems..................................................... 100
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5. FTP Printing
Introduction ......................................................................... 103
Requirements....................................................................... 103
Print Files ............................................................................ 104
Using FTP Printing ............................................................. 104
Example of an FTP Session................................................. 109
6. Security Features
Introduction ......................................................................... 111
Using Security Features...................................................... 114
7. Troubleshooting the HP Jetdirect
Print Server
Introduction ......................................................................... 115
Resetting to Factory Defaults ............................................. 116
General Troubleshooting ..................................................... 117
Troubleshooting an LPD UNIX Configuration .................. 125
8. HP Jetdirect Configuration Page
Introduction ......................................................................... 127
Configuration Page Format................................................. 128
Configuration Page Messages ............................................. 131
Error Messages .................................................................... 147
A. TCP/IP Overview
Introduction ......................................................................... 157
IP Address ............................................................................ 158
Configuring IP Parameters ................................................. 161
Subnets................................................................................. 162
Gateways.............................................................................. 163
Syslog Server ....................................................................... 163
B. Using the Embedded Web Server
Introduction ......................................................................... 167
Requirements....................................................................... 169
Viewing the Embedded Web Server ................................... 170
HP Jetdirect [Home] Tab .................................................... 173
[Networking] Tab................................................................. 175
Other Links.......................................................................... 186
C. The HP Jetdirect EIO Control Panel Menu
Introduction ......................................................................... 187
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1
Introducing the HP Jetdirect
Print Server
Introduction
HP Jetdirect print servers allow you to connect printers and other
devices directly to a network. By attaching a device directly to a
network, it can be installed in a convenient location and shared by
multiple users. In addition, a network connection allows data
transfers to or from the device at network speeds.
HP Jetdirect internal print servers are installed in HP printers that
have a compatible input/output (I/O) slot. HP Jetdirect external
print servers connect printers to the network by adapting the
printer’s parallel or USB port to a network port. Depending on the
model, HP Jetdirect external print servers can connect up to three
printers to a network.
Note Unless otherwise specified, the term print server in
this manual refers to the HP Jetdirect print servers
and not a separate computer running print server
software.
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Supported Print Servers
Unless otherwise specified, the features described in this guide
support the following HP Jetdirect print servers with firmware
version x.21.01 or greater, where x depends on the print server type.
●
HP Jetdirect 610N internal print servers
The installed firmware version can be identified using various
methods, including the HP Jetdirect configuration page (see
Chapter 8
Appendix B
updates, see “Software, Driver, and Firmware Upgrades
), Telnet (see Chapter 3), embedded web server (see
), and network management applications. For firmware
”.
Supported Network Protocols
The supported network protocols, and popular network printing
environments that use those protocols, are listed in Table 1.1
Table 1.1 Supported Network Protocols
.
Supported
Network
Protocols
TCP/IP Microsoft Windows 95/98/Me/NT4.0/2000
IPX/SPX and
compatible
AppleTalk Apple Mac OS (EtherTalk only)
DLC/LLC Microsoft Windows NT**
* Refer to the current HP Jetdirect product data sheets for additional network systems
and versions. For operation with other network environments, consult your system
vendor or authorized HP dealer.
**For these network systems, contact your network system vendor for software,
documentation, and support.
8 Introducing the HP Jetdirect Print Server EN
Network Printing Environments*
Novell NetWare 5 via NDPS
UNIX and Linux, including:
Hewlett-Packard HP-UX, Sun Microsystems Solaris
(SPARCsystems only), IBM AIX**, HPMPE-iX**, RedHat
Linux, SuSE Linux
LPD (line printer daemon)
IPP (Internet Printing Protocol)
Novell NetWare
Microsoft Windows 95/98/Me/NT4.0/2000
Artisoft LANtastic**
If not supplied with this product, HP network setup and
management software for supported systems may be obtained from
HP Customer Care Online at:
http://www.hp.com/support/net_printing
For software to set up network printing on other systems, contact
your system vendor.
SNMP (IP/IPX)
For network management applications, HP Jetdirect print servers
support SNMP v1 (Simple Network Management Protocol) and
standard MIB-II (Management Information Base) objects. SNMP
is supported over IP and IPX networks.
Supplied Manuals
The manuals listed below are supplied with your print server or
with printers that have factory-installed print servers.
●
Getting Started Guide or equivalent printer documentation
(shipped with printers that have factory-installed HP Jetdirect
print servers).
● This manual, the HP Jetdirect Print Server Administrator’s
Guide.
●
The HP Jetdirect Print Server Hardware Installation Guide
(supplied on CD-ROM with non-factory-installed print servers).
EN Introducing the HP Jetdirect Print Server 9
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, Driver, and Firmware Upgrades
Hewlett-Packard offers downloadable firmware upgrades for
HP Jetdirect print servers that contain upgradeable memory. The
upgrades are available from the World Wide Web and various online
services as shown in Table 1.2
Current information about HP printer drivers, software versions,
and HP Jetdirect firmware upgrades are also available.
Table 1.2 Obtaining Firmware Upgrades
World Wide Web Access HP Customer Care Online at:
http://www.hp.com/support/net_printing
America Online Receive drivers and upgrades by downloading them to your
HP Distribution
Center
FTP Site Download printer drivers and upgrades from HP's anonymous
computer from the HP Forum.
Order drivers and upgrades for HP printers by calling the
HP Distribution Center at (805) 257-5565 (USA only).
FTP site at:
ftp.hp.com/pub/networking/software
.
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Firmware Installation Utility
Firmware upgrades for supported HP Jetdirect print servers may
be installed over a network using a firmware installation utility
(HP Jetdirect Download Manager) for Windows environments.
HP Web JetAdmin may be used on supported non-Windows
systems. HP Jetdirect Download Manager is provided on the
HP Jetdirect CD-ROM, and can be downloaded from HP Customer
Care Online at:
h
ttp://www.hp.com/support/net_printing
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 Care By Phone
Highly trained technicians at our HP Customer Care Center are
ready to take your call. For the most recent HP Customer Care
telephone numbers and available services worldwide, visit:
http://www.hp.com/support/support_assistance
Note In the USA, call (208) 323-2551.
Note Telephone fees are the responsibility of the caller.
Rates may vary. Contact your local telephone
company for current rates.
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Product Registration
To register your HP Jetdirect print server, use the following
HP web page:
http://www.hp.com/go/jetdirect_register
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2
HP Software Solutions Summary
Introduction
HP provides a variety of software solutions to set up or manage your
HP Jetdirect-connected network devices. See Table 2.1
determine which software is best for you:
Note For more information on these and other solutions,
visit HP Customer Care Online at:
to help you
http://www.hp.com/support/net_printing
Table 2.1 Software Solutions (1 of 3)
Operating Environment Function Remarks
HP Install Network Printer Wizard (Windows)
Windows 95, 98, Me,
NT 4.0, 2000
NetWare 3.x, 4.x, 5.x
TCP/IP, IPX/SPX
HP Jetdirect Printer Installer for UNIX
HP-UX 10.x-10.20, 11.x
Solaris 2.5.x, 2.6, 7
(SPARCsystems only)
TCP/IP
Install a single network
printer on a peer-to-peer or
client-server network
Fast and easy installation
of HP Jetdirect-connected
printers
● Simple printer
installation, typically
integrated with printer
system software
● Runs from CD-ROM
● Installable version that
runs from your hard
disk is available
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Table 2.1 Software Solutions (2 of 3)
Operating Environment Function Remarks
HP Web JetAdmin
Windows NT 4.0, 2000
HP-UX
Solaris
Red Hat Linux, SuSE Linux
NetWare*
TCP/IP, IPX/SPX
*Supports queue creation
(NetWare), and peripheral
management from
HP Web JetAdmin hosted
on Windows NT 4.0, 2000
Internet Printer Connection Software
Windows NT 4.0, 2000
(Intel)
TCP/IP only
Note: Microsoft Internet
Printing software is also
integrated with
Windows 2000.
Remote installation,
configuration, and
management of
HP Jetdirect-connected
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
Printing via the Internet to
Internet Printing Protocol
(IPP)-enabled
HP Jetdirect-connected
printers
● HP’s pref erred solution
for ongoing
management and
installation of multiple
printers anywhere on
your intranet
● Browser-based
management
● Allows economical
distribution of
high-quality hardcopy
documents over the
Internet, replacing fax,
mail, and overnight
services
● Requires HP Jetdirect
print server (firmware
version X.07.17 or
greater)
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Table 2.1 Software Solutions (3 of 3)
Operating Environment Function Remarks
HP IP/IPX Printer Gateway for NDPS
NetWare 4.11, 4.2, 5.x Simplified 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
HP LaserJet Utility for Mac OS
Mac OS 7.5 or greater Installation and
management of
HP Jetdirect-connected
printers
● Frees up user licenses
● Allows disabling of
SAPs to reduce
network traffic
● Requires HP Jetdirect
firmware version
X.03.06 or greater
EN HP Software Solutions Summary 15
HP Install Network Printer Wizard (Windows)
The HP Install Network Printer wizard is a software module for
quick and easy printer installation on a Microsoft IP/IPX or Novell
NetWare network. The wizard allows you to configure the printer
with IP parameters on a TCP/IP network, or NDS/Bindery objects
on a Novell NetWare network.
This wizard is typically integrated with your printer system
installation software and runs from your CD-ROM. A version that
runs from your system disk is also available and can be downloaded
from HP Customer Care Online at:
h
ttp://www.hp.com/support/net_printing
The HP Install Network Printer wizard is also included on the
HP Jetdirect CD-ROM, provided with standalone HP Jetdirect
products. The wizard is initiated when you select “Install Network
Printer” from the CD-ROM interface.
Requirements
●
Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 95/98/Me
TCP/IP or IPX/SPX network protocol
◆
●
Novell NetWare 3.x, 4.x, and 5.x
Novell Client software for Microsoft Windows
◆
95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000, Windows NT 4.0, 95/98/Me
Queue Server Mode
◆
IPX/SPX network protocol
◆
●
The correct printer driver
●
Printer connection to the network through an HP Jetdirect
print server
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HP Jetdirect Printer Installer for UNIX
The HP Jetdirect Printer Installer for UNIX contains support for
HP-UX and Solaris systems. The software installs, configures and
provides diagnostics capabilities for HP printers connected to
TCP/IP networks using HP Jetdirect print servers.
The software is distributed through the following methods:
● On the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM, provided with standalone
HP Jetdirect print servers
● Anonymous FTP site at ftp.hp.com (Directory:
/pub/networking/software)
● HP Customer Care Online at:
http://www.hp.com/support/net_printing
For system requirements and installation information, see the
documentation provided with the software.
EN HP Software Solutions Summary 17
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. HP Web JetAdmin supports devices that contain Standard
Printer MIB (Management Information Base) objects.
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 NT 4.0,
Windows 2000, HP-UX, Solaris, Red Hat Linux, and SuSE Linux
systems. For information on supported operating systems,
supported Novell NetWare clients, and compatible browser
versions, visit HP Customer Care Online 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 compatible web browser by browsing to
the HP Web JetAdmin host. This allows printer
installation and management on Novell NetWare,
and other networks.
.
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Installing HP Web JetAdmin
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.
Note Installation instructions are also contained in the
HP Web JetAdmin install file.
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/
EN HP Software Solutions Summary 19
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.
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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Internet Printer Connection Software
HP Jetdirect print servers (firmware version x.07.17 or greater)
support the Internet Printing Protocol (IPP). Using the appropriate
software on your system, you can create an IPP print path from your
system to any HP Jetdirect-connected printer over the Internet.
Note For incoming print path requests, the network
administrator must configure the firewall to accept
incoming IPP requests. Security features available
in the software are currently limited.
Features and benefits provided by Internet printing include:
● High-quality, time-sensitive documents.
● Full-color or black-and-white documents.
● A fraction of the cost of current methods (such as fax, mail, or
overnight delivery services).
● Extends the traditional LAN printing model to that of an Internet
Printing Model.
● IPP requests can be transmitted outbound through firewalls.
HP Supplied Software
HP Internet Printer Connection software allows you to set up
Internet printing from Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 clients.
1. To obtain the software:
Download the HP Internet Printer Connection software from
HP Customer Care online at:
http://www.hp.com/go/print_connect
2. To install the software and set up the print path to the printer,
follow the instructions provided with the software. Contact your
network administrator to get the IP address or URL of the
printer to complete the setup.
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HP Software System Requirements
●
Computer running Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 (Intel based) or
Windows 2000
●
IPP-enabled HP Jetdirect print server (firmware must be at
revision x.07.17 or greater)
HP Software Supported Proxies
● Web proxy with support for HTTP v1.1 or greater (may not be
needed if printing over an intranet)
Microsoft Supplied Software
Note Contact Microsoft for support of Windows IPP
software.
Windows 2000 Integrated Software
On Windows 2000 systems, an alternative to using the HP supplied
software is to use the IPP-client software integrated with Windows
2000. The IPP implementation on the HP Jetdirect print server is
compatible with Windows 2000 IPP-client software.
To set up a print path to an HP Jetdirect-connected Internet printer
using the Windows 2000 IPP-client software, proceed as follows:
1. Open the Printers folder (click Start, select Settings, and
select Printers).
2. Run the Add Printer wizard (double-click Add Printer), then
click Next.
3. Select Network Printer and click Next.
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4. Select Connect to a printer on the Internet and enter the
print server’s URL:
http://IP_address[/ipp/port#]
where IP_address is the IP address configured on the
HP Jetdirect print server. [/ipp/port#] identifies the port
number on a multi-port HP Jetdirect external print server
(port1, port2, or port3) that the printer is connected to (default
is /ipp/port1).
Examples:
http://192.160.45.40 An IPP connection to HP Jetdirect
610N internal print server with IP
address 192.160.45.40. (“/ipp/port1” is
assumed and not required.)
http://192.160.45.39/ipp/port2 An IPP connection to HP Jetdirect
external print server with IP address
192.160.45.39 and the printer on port 2
Then click Next.
5. You will be prompted for a printer driver (the HP Jetdirect
print server does not contain printer drivers, so your system
cannot automatically obtain the driver). Click OK to install the
printer driver onto your system and follow the instructions on
the screen. (You may need your printer CD-ROM to install
the driver.)
6. To complete the print path setup, follow the instructions on
the screen.
Windows Me IPP Client
The IPP implementation on the HP Jetdirect print server is
compatible with Windows Me IPP-client software. The IPP client
is installed from the Add-Ons folder on the Windows Me CD-ROM.
For installation and setup of a Windows Me IPP client, see the
instructions provided with the Windows Me CD-ROM.
Novell Supplied Software
The HP Jetdirect print server is compatible with IPP running on
NetWare 5.1 with SP1 or later. For NetWare client support, refer
to your NetWare technical documentation or contact Novell.
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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. Administrators can use NDPS to manage
networked printers within the NetWare 4.11, NetWare 4.2, and
NetWare 5.x environments.
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-attached 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 NetWare 4.11, 4.2, and
NetWare 5.x environments
● Automatic installation of printers using IP/IPX
● Tight integration with Novell's NDS and NWAdmin
●
Status updates from printers
● Simplified Automatic Driver Download
● Reduced SAP Traffic
●
Reduces the number of required NetWare User Licenses
●
Native TCP/IP printing with NetWare 5.x
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System Requirements
For the most recent information on system requirements and
supported clients, visit HP Customer Care Online at:
http://www.hp.com/go/ndps_gateway
The HP IP/IPX Printer Gateway is included with all current
versions of NDPS/NEPS. Novell NetWare 5.x includes NDPS,
while NEPS can be added to NetWare 4.11, 4.2.
Note For more information (including access to the most
recent HP IP/IPX Printer Gateway software and
the User Guide), access HP Customer Care Online
(http://www.hp.com/support/net_printing
).
EN HP Software Solutions Summary 25
HP LaserJet Utility for Mac OS
This section describes printer installation software for Mac OScompatible computer systems. It also explains how to use the
HP LaserJet Utility to configure HP printers connected to an
AppleTalk network through an HP Jetdirect print server. This
section also explains how to use the Chooser to select and set up
a Mac OS computer to print to your HP printer.
Installing the Printer Software
If the HP LaserJet Utility was included on your printer’s CD-ROM,
see your printer documentation for installation instructions, then
skip to the next section to configure the printer.
If you are installing the HP LaserJet Utility from the HP Jetdirect
CD-ROM, use the following installation instructions.
Note If you are installing the HP LaserJet Utility from a
source other than the CD-ROM, see the README
file that accompanies the software for installation
instructions.
Note Automatic virus detection programs might interfere
with the installation of this software. Turn off any
such programs that are active on your Mac OS
computer before proceeding with the installation
process.
1. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
2. In the HP Installer window, double-click the installation icon
for the software in the language you want.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
For more information about configuring your printer driver, see
the online documentation provided on the CD-ROM that came with
the printer.
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Configuring the Printer
The HP LaserJet Utility allows printer settings such as printer
name and preferred zone to be configured from your Mac OS system.
Hewlett-Packard recommends that only network administrators
use the printer configuration capabilities of this utility.
If this printer is to be serviced by a print spooler, set up the printer's
name and zone before configuring the spooler to capture the printer.
Running the HP LaserJet Utility
1. With the printer turned on and online, and the print server
connected to the printer and to the network, double-click the
HP LaserJet Utility icon.
2. If the printer’s name is not listed as the target printer, click
Select Printer. The Select a Target Printer window appears.
■ Select the zone, if necessary, from the AppleTalk Zones list in
which the printer resides. The zone the printer is in is shown
on the configuration page. See the hardware installation guide
for your print server or your printer's getting started guide for
instructions on printing a configuration page.
■ Select the printer from the Available Printers list and
click OK.
EN HP Software Solutions Summary 27
Verifying Network Configuration
To verify your current network configuration, print a Jetdirect
configuration page. If you have not printed a configuration page
from your printer, see the hardware installation guide for your print
server or your printer’s getting started guide for instructions (see
Chapter 8
make sure a
1 minute, then print the page. The current configuration is listed
under “AppleTalk” on the configuration page.
Note If you have multiple printers on your network, you
for more information). If your printer has a control panel,
message appears on the control panel for at least
READY
need to print a configuration page to identify the
printer’s name and zone.
Renaming the Printer
The factory supplies a default name for your printer.
Hewlett-Packard highly recommends that you rename your
printer to avoid having multiple printers with similar
names on your network. You can name your printer anything
you like—for example, “Michael’s LaserJet 4000.” The HP LaserJet
Utility has the ability to rename devices located in different zones,
as well as the local zone (no zones need to be present in order to use
the HP LaserJet Utility).
1. Select the Settings icon from the scrolling icon list. The
Please select a setting: dialog appears.
2. Select Printer Name in the list.
3. Click Edit. The Set Printer Name dialog box appears.
4. Type the new name.
Note The name may be up to 32 characters in length.
A warning beep indicates that an illegal character
was typed.
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5. Click OK.
Note If you try to name your printer the same name
as another printer, an alert dialog box appears
directing you to select another name. To select
another name, repeat steps 4 and 5.
6. If your printer is on an EtherTalk network, continue with the
next section, “Selecting a Zone
7. To exit, select Quit from the File menu.
Notify everyone on your network of the new name for your printer
so they can select the printer in the Chooser.
.”
Selecting a Zone
The HP LaserJet Utility allows you to select a preferred zone for
your printer on a Phase 2 EtherTalk network. Instead of your
printer remaining on the default zone, which is set by the router,
this utility lets you select the zone on which your printer appears.
The zones on which your printer can reside are limited by your
network configuration. The HP LaserJet Utility only enables
you to select a zone that is already configured for your
network.
Zones are groups of computers, printers, and other AppleTalk
devices. They can be grouped by physical location (for example,
Zone A may contain all the printers on the network in building A).
They may also be grouped logically (for example, all printers used
in the finance department).
1. Select the Settings icon from the scrolling icon list. The Please
Select a Setting: dialog box appears.
2. Select Printer Zone in the list and click Edit. The Select a Zone
dialog box appears.
3. Select your preferred network zone from the Select a Zone: list
and click Set Zone.
4. To exit, select Quit from the File menu.
Notify everyone on your network of the new zone for your printer
so they can select the printer in the Chooser.
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Selecting Your Printer
1. Select the Chooser from the Apple menu.
2. Select the printer icon for use with your printer. If the
appropriate printer icon does not appear in the Chooser, or you
are not sure which icon to select for your printer, see “Installing
the Printer Software” in this chapter.
3. If AppleTalk is not active, an alert dialog box appears on your
screen. Select OK. The Active button turns on.
If your network is linked to other networks, the AppleTalk Zones
list dialog box appears in the Chooser.
4. If applicable, select the zone in the AppleTalk Zones scrolling
list where your printer is located.
5. Select the printer name you want to use from the list of printer
names in the upper-right area of the Chooser. If the printer's
name does not appear in the list, make sure the following tasks
have been performed:
■
the printer is turned on and is online.
■
the print server is connected to the printer and to the network.
■
the printer cable connections are secure.
A
message should appear if the printer has a control panel
READY
display. See the chapter on “Troubleshooting the HP Jetdirect
Print Server” for more information.
Note If your printer is the only name listed in the
dialog box, you must still select it. Your printer
remains selected until you select a different printer
with the Chooser.
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