Xerox DC00CC0210 User Manual

Xerox Multifunction Devices

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HP JetDirect Server Setup

Purpose

Sometimes it is necessary to connect a Document Centre to a network using the HP
JetDirect external print server. This is an alternative means of connectivity, since the
Document Centre already has an integrated network interface.

The Document Centre 4XX-series features bi-directional port 9100 printing, but functions
slightly different from the JetDirect, and may not work with certain print managers such as
JetAdmin.

Situations that dictate the need for JetDirect connection are generally large installations
where printer manager applications such as HP JetAdmin or WebJetAdmin are used with
existing printers. These applications may be limited in the types of network interfaces
they can control or may be Unix or mainframe-based.

Recommendation

The HP Jet Direct print server model 300X was evaluated and works well with the 400
series Document Centres. This server connects to the Document Centre via a parallel
cable. We recommend you use a cable with a maximum distance of no more than 10 ft.
For further detail, see step 2 in the installation procedure later in this document. The
parallel printer cable is a DB 25 male to Micro Centronics 36 pin male. Contact one of the
following manufacturers to obtain the correct cable:

 Xerox

This document applies
to these Xerox
products:

WC Pro 32/40 Color

WC Pro 65/75/90

WC Pro 35/45/55

WC M35/M45/M55

DC 555/545/535

x DC 490/480/470/460

x DC 440/432/425/420

x DC 332/340

DC 265/255/240

DC 220/230

DCCS 50

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 Belkin Components

 CompUSA

NOTE: Before proceeding with the installation, ensure that the parallel port is enabled on
the Document Centre.

Customer Expectations

While HP JetDirect print servers are effective in these environments, the following
caveats apply:

• Some JetDirect models may not work with the Document Centre. The model selected
must be capable of half-duplex (non bi-directional) operation.

• Scan to file from the Document Centre is not possible via the Jet Direct connection,
but copy, print, and LAN fax functions operate properly. The Document Centre
internal network interface may be used for scanning, or for network clients that do not
depend on JetAdmin. You can use both connections simultaneously. Keep in mind
that each connection has a distinct IP address.

• If you do not use the Document Centre internal network, there is no communication
from the Document Centre to the network so that the following are not available: http,
network scan, web submission/configuration, SNMP, and all remote administration.

• Although JetDirect supports Novell, this document describes TCP/IP connection.

• CentreWare Network Services are not available for this environment.

• HP, not Xerox, supports JetDirect installation and operation. This includes all

communications to and from the network with respect to Document Centre
connection.

• The JetDirect is managed as an HP print server on the network by HP printer
management software using TCP/IP as the network protocol.

• The Document Centre’s internal network interface and JetAdmin use port 9100
differently. The DC 4xx with ESS version 2.2.6 and later, contain bi-directional port
9100 capability but you cannot use JetAdmin to manage this feature.

Installation Procedure

1. The JetDirect 300X is shipped with the rear-panel DIP switches set in the down
(default) position, for auto-configuration. This is sufficient for most installations. If
manual configuration is required, switch the dip setting up to manual, ensure that the
proper LAN frequency is set (10 Mhz or 100 Mhz), and that half-duplex is selected.

2. Connect the network cable to the JetDirect’s RJ-45 connector. Connect the
JetDirect’s parallel port to the Document Centre’s parallel port using the cable
described earlier. If only one network connection is available at the Document Centre
location and it is not feasible to add another, a small hub or switch may be used to
split the existing network connection: one port for the Document Centre’s internal
network interface, and another for the JetDirect. In one example installation, the
network drop to the Document Centre first goes to a Bay Networks 4-port 10/100
switch. The switch then connects to the network port on a Document Centre, and to
the JetDirect. The JetDirect connects to the Document Centre parallel port.

3. If this is a new JetDirect, or if it is necessary to reprogram an existing JetDirect, for
exmple, to change the IP address, you must run JetAdmin or WebJetAdmin.
JetAdmin should run on a workstation that is on the same LAN subnet as the
JetDirect you are programming. To reset/reprogram a JetDirect, power off the unit
and hold down [Test] while powering up and continue to hold it for 15 seconds. This
clears the configuration. Pressing [Test] once prints a configuration report.

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