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Prior to the installation and use of this
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HP Jetdirect EIO internal print servers are network interface cards
for HP Enhanced Input/Output (EIO) printers and MFP
(multifunction peripheral) products. With an HP Jetdirect print
server, you can connect and share your printer anywhere on your
network and print at network speeds.
HP Jetdirect EIO print servers support connection to Fast Ethernet
(IEEE 802.3/802.3u 10/100Base-TX) networks. The print server
provides a single RJ-45 connector port for a network connection
using an unshielded, twisted-pair network cable. See
Figure 1-1 HP Jetdirect EIO Print Server
Figure 1-1.
When connected and powered on, the print server autonegotiates
with your network to operate with a link speed of either 10 or 100
Mbps, and to communicate using full- or half-duplex mode.
However, you can manually configure the link using the printer
control panel, or other configuration tools once network
communications is established.
A typical network using an HP Jetdirect EIO print server is
illustrated in
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Figure 1-2.
Introduction 7
Figure 1-2 Typical HP Jetdirect Print Server Installation
HP Jetdirect EIO
Using the HP Jetdirect print server, setting up your network printer
is easy.
O Install the HP Jetdirect print server hardware and connect the
printer to your network.
O Use network installation software to configure the print server
for network communications, and to add the printer on each
computer system that will send print jobs directly to the printer.
For detailed instructions, see Chapter 2.
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What You Need
O HP printer with an available EIO slot.
We assume that you have an HP EIO printer that is operating
properly. Use the documentation supplied with your printer to
assemble and test the printer.
O A working network with an available network connection, and
network cables with RJ-45 connectors.
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.
O For Windows systems, go to http://www.hp.com/go/inpw_sw.
O For other systems, see the software installation tools summary
Appendix B.
in
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Introduction 9
For Help...
Go to http://www.hp.com/support/net_printing and select your
JetDirect model for more information.
Product Accessibility
For information on HP’s commitment to accessibility of HP Jetdirect
print server products:
Q Visit the HP Web site at: http://www.hp.com/accessibility
Q Send email to: accessibility@hp.com
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Installation Procedures
CAUTIONHP 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 wrist strap (or similar device)
is useful for this purpose. Handle the card carefully
at all times. Avoid touching electronic components
or circuit paths.
Verify Printer Operation
2
To verify that your printer is working properly, print a Printer
Configuration page. The Printer Configuration page will display the
operating status of the printer.
The steps to print a Printer Configuration page varies with each
printer model. For most printers with a control panel, a menu map
is provided to navigate the control panel menus. To print a Printer
Configuration page, see your printer documentation for specific
instructions.
NoteThe name of the Printer Configuration page
may
also vary by printer model. For example,
HP
DesignJet printers provide a “Service
Configuration print” that displays status
information.
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Remove Power to Printer, Install the
Hardware
Figure 2-1 Remove Power, Install and Connect the Card
RJ-45
1. Turn off the printer and remove the printer’s power cord.
2. Identify an available HP Enhanced I/O (EIO) slot (typically, in
the back of the printer).
NoteFor printers with multiple EIO slots, you can install
the print server into any EIO slot in the HP
printer.
3. If the slot has a cover plate, remove it.
4. Insert the print server card. Align the card with the guide rails
in the slot.
5. Press the card into the slot until firmly seated and tighten each
retaining screw a little at a time until both screws are secure.
6. Connect the network cable to the card using the RJ-45 connector
port.
7. Turn on the printer.
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Verify Jetdirect Print Server
Operation
1. Print a Jetdirect Configuration page and check for status
messages.
In most printers, a Jetdirect Configuration page will
automatically print when you print a Printer Configuration
page. See your printer documentation for instructions.
In HP Designjet printers, Jetdirect configuration information
will be included on the Service Configuration print.
2. In the first section of the Jetdirect Configuration Page, look for
the status message “I/O CARD READY”. See
This section of the configuration page also contains productspecific information, such as:
Q HP Jetdirect product number
Q Firmware revision number
Q LAN Hardware (MAC) address
Q Manufacturing identification number
3. If I/O CARD READY appears, the card has been installed
successfully. Proceed to
If Required, Configure Jetdirect With
Your Network Settings.
Figure 2-2.
If I/O CARD READY does not appear, check that you have:
Q Installed the print server correctly and properly connected the
print server to the network
Q Verified that the network is operating properly
You can turn the printer off and then on again to reinitialize the
print server and try again.
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NoteSee Chapter 3 in this guide for link configuration
and troubleshooting information.
Figure 2-2 Example of HP Jetdirect Configuration Page
I/O CARD READY
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If Required, Configure Jetdirect With
Your Network Settings
If your network requires that you configure network settings on the
print server before you add the printer to your network systems,
you can do so now.
However, in most cases, you can skip this section. Instead, you can
proceed directly to
System. Use network installation software to both configure basic
network settings on the print server, and add the printer to your
system configuration.
Configuration Tools
O
This
software will allow you to both configure the print server for
operation on your network and add the printer to your system.
See
Add the Printer to Your Network Server or System.
Add the Printer to Your Network Server or
(Recommended) Use your
network-ready printer
CD-ROM.
NoteWhen using your printer CD-ROM, see your printer
documentation for supported networks.
O For TCP/IP networks, use
a Web browser to access
the embedded Web server
on the HP Jetdirect print
server. The Web pages on
the print server allow you
to configure network
parameters.
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O Use the printer’s control
?
MENUS
+ XXXXXXXXXX
+ XXXXXXXXXXXX
+ XXXXXXXX
panel (for printers with a
supported control panel)
+ XXXXXXXXXX
+ XXXXXXXXXXXX
+ XXXXXXXX
to configure basic network
parameters on the print
server. See
Appendix C for
more information.
O For TCP/IP networks, use an
advanced configuration method,
such as BootP, DHCP, Telnet, or
the “arp” and “ping” commands.
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O Use HP printer management software (such as HP Web
Jetadmin) or other network utilities to configure network
parameters. HP printer setup and management software can be
downloaded from HP’s online support at:
http://www.hp.com/support/net_printing
NoteAfter the print server is configured with network
parameters, the configuration values are saved and
maintained even after the printer is turned off and
back on again.
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Add the Printer to Your Network
Server or System
Once the printer is configured for proper operation on your network,
you can then add the printer on each computer that will send print
jobs directly to the printer. To add the printer to your system
configuration, you must use network printer installation software
for your system. For a summary of HP installation software, see
Appendix B.
Figure 2-3 Adding a Printer to Your System Configuration
For Windows systems, go to http://www.hp.com/go/inpw_sw.
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