Hp LASERJET 2800 Advanced Networking Reference Guide

HP Color LaserJet 2820/2830/2840

Advanced Networking Reference Guide

HP Color LaserJet 2820/2830/2840 all-in-one

Advanced Networking Reference Guide

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Part number Q3948-90947

Edition 1, 12/2004

FCC Requirements (United States)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase separation between equipment and receiver.

Connect equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is located.

Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician.

Any changes or modifications to the printer that are not expressly approved by HP could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Use of a shielded interface cable is required to comply with the Class B limits of Part 15 of FCC rules.

This equipment complies with FCC rules, Part 68. On the back of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone company. The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line. Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most, but not all, areas, the sum of the RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling area.

This equipment uses the following USOC jacks: RJ11C.

An FCC-compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this equipment. This equipment is designed to

be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a compatible modular jack which is Part 68 compliant. This equipment cannot be used on telephone company-provided coin service. Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state tariffs. If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. If advance notice is not practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary. The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens, the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the necessary modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service. If trouble is experienced with this equipment, please see the numbers in the front of this manual for repair and (or) warranty information. If the trouble is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request you remove the equipment from the network until the problem is resolved. The following repairs can be done by the customer: Replace any original equipment that came with the device. This includes the print cartridge, the supports for trays and bins, the power cord, and the telephone cord. It is recommended that the customer install an AC surge arrestor in the AC outlet to which this device is connected. This is to avoid damage to the equipment caused by local lightning strikes and other electrical surges.

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Table of contents

1 Networking

Set up the device and use it on the network .............................................................................2

To configure a network port-connected device configuration (direct mode or

peer-to-peer printing) .......................................................................................................2

To configure a direct-connected shared device (client server printing) .............................3

To change from a direct-connected shared device to a network port-connected

device configuration ........................................................................................................3

Using the embedded Web server or HP Toolbox .....................................................................4

Set my network password .........................................................................................................5

Using the printer control panel ..................................................................................................6

Network configuration page ................................................................................................6

Configuration page .............................................................................................................6

IP configuration ...................................................................................................................6

Link speed and duplex settings ..........................................................................................7

Supported network protocols ....................................................................................................8

TCP/IP configuration ...............................................................................................................10

Server-based, AutoIP, and manual TCP/IP configuration ................................................10

Server-based TCP/IP configuration ..................................................................................10

Default IP address configuration (AutoIP) ........................................................................10

TCP/IP configuration tools ................................................................................................11

Using BOOTP ..........................................................................................................................12

Why use BOOTP? ............................................................................................................12

BOOTP on UNIX ...............................................................................................................12

Using DHCP ............................................................................................................................15

UNIX systems ...................................................................................................................1 5

Windows systems .............................................................................................................15

NetWare systems .............................................................................................................18

To discontinue DHCP configuration .................................................................................18

Configuring for LPD printing ....................................................................................................19

Introduction .......................................................................................................................19

LPD setup overview ..........................................................................................................20

LPD on UNIX systems ......................................................................................................21

LPD on Windows NT/2000 systems .................................................................................23

LPD on Windows XP systems ..........................................................................................26

LPD on Mac OS systems .................................................................................................28

TCP/IP......................................................................................................................................30

Introduction........................................................................................................................30

IP address..........................................................................................................................30

Configuring IP parameters.................................................................................................32

Subnets..............................................................................................................................33

Gateways...........................................................................................................................33

Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................35

Verifying that the printer is on and online..........................................................................35

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Resolving communication problems with the network......................................................35

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Networking

This section provides information about using your printer on a network.

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Set up the device and use it on the network

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Using the embedded Web server or HP Toolbox

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Set my network password

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Using the printer control panel

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Supported network protocols

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TCP/IP configuration

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Using BOOTP

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Using DHCP

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Configuring for LPD printing

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TCP/IP

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Troubleshooting

NOTE

Configuring TCP/IP settings are complicated and should only be performed by experienced network administrators. BOOTP will require a (PC, Unix, Linux, and so on.) server to configure specific TCP/IP settings for the product. DHCP will also require a server, but the TCP/IP settings will not be fixed for the device. Finally, the manual method to configure specific TCP/IP settings can be done from the control panel or the embedded Web server. For additional help or network configuration, contact your network provider.

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Set up the device and use it on the network

Hewlett-Packard recommends that you use the HP software installer on the CD-ROMs that came with the device to set up printer drivers for the following network setups.

To configure a network port-connected device configuration (direct mode or peer-to-peer printing)

In this configuration, the device is connected directly to the network, and all computers on the network print directly to the device.

NOTE

This mode is the recommended network configuration for the device.

1. Connect the device directly to the network by inserting a network cable into the device network port.

2. At the device, use the control panel to print a Configuration page.

3. Insert the device CD-ROM into your computer. If you have already set up your device, click Install Software to start the software installer. If the software installer does not start, navigate to the hpsetup.exe file on the CD-ROM and double-click the file.

4. Click Install HP Color LaserJet Software.

5. On the Welcome screen, click Next.

6. On the Installer updates screen, click Yes to search for installer updates on the Web.

7. For Windows 2000/XP, on the Installation Options screen, choose the installation option. Hewlett-Packard recommends a typical installation, if your system supports it.

8. On the License Agreement screen, read the license agreement, indicate that you accept the terms, and then click Next.

9. For Windows 2000/XP, on the HP Extended Capabilities screen, choose whether you want extended capabilities, and then click Next.

10. On the Destination Folder screen, choose the destination folder, and then click Next.

11. On the Ready to Install screen, click Next to begin installation.

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If you want to change your settings, instead of clicking Next, click Back to return to previous screens, and then change the settings.

12. On the Connection Type screen, select Through the network, and then click Next.

13. On the Identify Printer screen, identify the device either by searching or by specifying a hardware or IP address, which is listed on the Configuration page you printed earlier. In most cases an IP address is assigned, but you can change it if you want by clicking Specify the printer by Address on the Identify Printer screen. Click Next.

14. Allow the installation process to complete.

To configure a direct-connected shared device (client server printing)

In this configuration, the device is connected to a computer through a USB cable, the computer is connected to the network, and the device is shared with other computers on the network.

1. Insert the device CD-ROM into your computer. If you have already set up your device, click Install Software to start the software installer. If the software installer does not start, navigate to the hpsetup.exe file on the CD-ROM and double-click the file.

2. Click Install HP Color LaserJet Software.

3. On the Welcome screen, click Next.

4. On the Installer updates screen, click Yes to search for installer updates on the Web.

5. For Windows 2000, on the Installation Options screen, choose the installation option. Hewlett-Packard recommends a typical installation, if your system supports it.

6. On the License Agreement screen, read the license agreement, indicate that you accept the terms, and then click Next.

7. For Windows 2000, on the HP Extended Capabilities screen, choose whether you want extended capabilities, and then click Next.

8. On the Destination Folder screen, choose the destination folder, and then click Next.

9. On the Ready to Install screen, click Next to begin installation.

NOTE

If you want to change your settings, instead of clicking Next, click Back to return to previous screens, and then change the settings.

10. On the Connection Type screen, select Directly to this computer, and then click Next.

11. Connect the USB cable.

12. Allow the installation process to complete.

13. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, click Settings, and then click Printers.

● In Windows XP, click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click Printers and

Faxes.

14. In the dialog box, right-click the device, and then click Sharing.

15. Select Share this printer, type the printer name if necessary, and then click OK.

To change from a direct-connected shared device to a network port-connected device configuration

To change from a direct connection to a network configuration, complete the following steps.

1. Uninstall the printer driver for the direct connect device.

2. Install the driver as a network configuration by using the steps in

port-connected device configuration (direct mode or peer-to-peer printing).

To configure a network

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Using the embedded Web server or HP Toolbox

You can use the embedded Web server (EWS) or HP Toolbox to view or change your IP configuration settings. To access the embedded Web server, type the IP address for the device in the address line of the browser.

You can view HP Toolbox when the device is directly connected to your computer or when it is connected to the network. You must perform a complete software installation to use HP Toolbox.

Open HP Toolbox in one of these ways:

● In the Windows system tray, double-click the HP Toolbox Device Status and Alerts icon.

● On the Windows Start menu, click Programs (or All Programs in Windows XP), click

HP, click HP Color LaserJet 2820/2830/2840, and then click HP Toolbox.

In HP Toolbox, click Device Settings, and then click the Network Settings tab.

From the Networking tab (EWS) or the Network Settings tab (HP Toolbox), you can change the following configurations:

● Host Name

● Manual IP Address

● Manual Subnet Mask

● Manual Default Gateway

NOTE

Changing the network configuration may require you to change the browser URL before you can communicate with the printer again. The printer will be unavailable for a few seconds while the network resets.

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Set my network password

Use HP Toolbox to set a network password.

1. Open HP Toolbox and click Device Settings.

2. Click the Network Settings tab.

NOTE

If a password has been set for the device previously, you will be prompted to type the password. Type the password, and then click Apply.

3. Click Password.

4. In the Password box, type the password you want to set, and then in the Confirm password box, type the same password again to confirm your choice.

5. Click Apply to save the password.

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Using the printer control panel

The HP Color LaserJet 2820/2830/2840 all-in-one allows you to set up an IP address automatically using BOOTP or DHCP. For more information, see

configuration (AutoIP).

Network configuration page

The Network configuration page lists the current settings and properties of the device. To print the Network configuration page from the device, complete the following steps.

1. On the control panel menu, press M

2. Use the < or the > button to select Reports, and then press E

3. Use the < or the > button to select Network Report, and then press E

Configuration page

The Configuration page lists the current settings and properties of the device. You can print a Configuration page from the device or HP Toolbox. To print the Configuration page from the device, complete the following steps.

1. On the control panel menu, press M

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2. Use the < or the > button to select Reports, and then press E

3. Use the < or the > button to select Config report, and then press E

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A second page also prints. On that page, the Fax Settings and Imaging Settings sections provide details about the device fax settings (HP Color LaserJet 2830/2840 all-in-one models only) and memory card settings (HP Color LaserJet 2840 all-in-one only).

IP configuration

You can configure the IP address manually or automatically.

Manual configuration

1. On the control panel menu, press M

2. Use the < or the > button to select Network config, and then press E

3. Use the < or the > button to select TCP/IP config, and then press E

4. Use the < or the > button to select Manual, and then press E

5. Use the alphanumeric keypad to type the IP address, and then press E

6. If the IP address shown on the control-panel display is correct, press E repeat step 5 for the subnet mask and default gateway settings.

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If the IP address is incorrect, use the < or the > button to select NO, and then press

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. Repeat step 5 with the correct IP address, and then repeat step 5 for the subnet

mask and default gateway settings.

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Automatic configuration

NOTE

1. On the control panel menu, press M

2. Use the < or the > button to select Network config, and then press E

3. Use the < or the > button to select TCP/IP config, and then press E

4. Use the < or the > button to select Automatic, and then press E

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It may take several minutes before the automatic IP address is ready for use.

If you want to disable or enable specific automatic IP modes (such as BOOTP, DHCP, or AutoIP), these settings can be changed by using the embedded Web server or HP Toolbox only.

Link speed and duplex settings

Incorrect changes to the link speed and duplex settings might prevent the printer from communicating with other network devices. For most situations, the printer should be left in automatic mode. Also note that changes will cause the printer to power cycle. Changes should only be made while the printer is idle.

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1. On the control panel menu, press M

2. Use the < or the > button to select Network config, and then press E

3. Use the < or the > button to select Link Speed, and then press E

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4. Use the < or the > button to select one of the following settings.

● 10T Full

● 10T Half

● 100T Full

● 100T Half

The setting must match with the network device to which you are connecting (a network hub, switch, gateway, router, or computer).

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5. Press E

. The printer will power cycle.

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