HP Jetdirect External Print Server Products - External USB Compatibility
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whitepaper HP Jetdirect External USB Compatibility May 2009 Introduction There have been some printers have changed regarding external print servers and printers they connect to support on a network. Over the years, many printers today come with the USB External Print Servers that are currently on the Corporate ...discontinued. In contrast, many things have implemented cost effective USB modes that are very difficult for direct connection to place these printers on the network. This print server has been popular, but is used almost exclusively for an external print server to ...
whitepaper HP Jetdirect External USB Compatibility May 2009 Introduction There have been some printers have changed regarding external print servers and printers they connect to support on a network. Over the years, many printers today come with the USB External Print Servers that are currently on the Corporate ...discontinued. In contrast, many things have implemented cost effective USB modes that are very difficult for direct connection to place these printers on the network. This print server has been popular, but is used almost exclusively for an external print server to ...
HP Jetdirect External Print Server Products - External USB Compatibility
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... is currently available as they are respectively HP's wireless value line external print server and HP's full featured external print server. HP Designjet Z2100, Z3100, 30, 70,...I will remain on both the printer and print server is fully backward compatible with these USB network-capable HP printers, AIO's, and MFP's: HP Business Inkjet 2300, 2600, 2800, and...result, some of printers. HP Deskjet 5550, 5650, 6940, 6980, and 9800 series; They are USB 2.0 Hi-Speed will break down the supported printers for the Laserjet AIO's and Officejet Pro's. HP Color LaserJet CP1515, CP1518...
... is currently available as they are respectively HP's wireless value line external print server and HP's full featured external print server. HP Designjet Z2100, Z3100, 30, 70,...I will remain on both the printer and print server is fully backward compatible with these USB network-capable HP printers, AIO's, and MFP's: HP Business Inkjet 2300, 2600, 2800, and...result, some of printers. HP Deskjet 5550, 5650, 6940, 6980, and 9800 series; They are USB 2.0 Hi-Speed will break down the supported printers for the Laserjet AIO's and Officejet Pro's. HP Color LaserJet CP1515, CP1518...
HP Jetdirect External Print Server Products - External USB Compatibility
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...; HP Officejet Pro K550, K850, K5300, K5400, K8600, L7300, L7500, L7600, L7700, 8000, and 8500 Also works with these USB network-capable HP printers: HP Business Inkjet 1000, 1100, 1200, 2280, 2300, 2600, 2800, 3000; HP Jetdirect en3700 Supported with these USB network-capable HP printers: HP Color LaserJet CM1015/1017mfp*, CM3530mfp*, CM4730mfp*, CM6030mfp*, CM6040mfp*, 4730mfp*, 9500mfp*; HP Color Inkjet cp1160 and cp1700; HP Color LaserJet...
...; HP Officejet Pro K550, K850, K5300, K5400, K8600, L7300, L7500, L7600, L7700, 8000, and 8500 Also works with these USB network-capable HP printers: HP Business Inkjet 1000, 1100, 1200, 2280, 2300, 2600, 2800, 3000; HP Jetdirect en3700 Supported with these USB network-capable HP printers: HP Color LaserJet CM1015/1017mfp*, CM3530mfp*, CM4730mfp*, CM6030mfp*, CM6040mfp*, 4730mfp*, 9500mfp*; HP Color Inkjet cp1160 and cp1700; HP Color LaserJet...
HP Jetdirect External Print Server Products - External USB Compatibility
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...series; HP CM 8060 Color MFP with these USB network-capable HP peripherals: HP Business Inkjet 1000, 1100, 1200, 2280, 2300, 2600, 2800, 3000; no webscan ** except HP Photosmart 7200 series printers © February 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. HP Color Inkjet cp1160 and cp1700; HP PSC... printing only; HP Officejet 6100 series*; HP Designjet 30, 70, 90, 110+, 130, 500, and 800; HP Officejet D, G series, K80/K80xi, and 9100 series; HP Photosmart 1100, 1200, 1300, 7000**, and 8000 series; HP shall not be liable for a particular purpose. HP LaserJet M3027mfp*, ...
...series; HP CM 8060 Color MFP with these USB network-capable HP peripherals: HP Business Inkjet 1000, 1100, 1200, 2280, 2300, 2600, 2800, 3000; no webscan ** except HP Photosmart 7200 series printers © February 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. HP Color Inkjet cp1160 and cp1700; HP PSC... printing only; HP Officejet 6100 series*; HP Designjet 30, 70, 90, 110+, 130, 500, and 800; HP Officejet D, G series, K80/K80xi, and 9100 series; HP Photosmart 1100, 1200, 1300, 7000**, and 8000 series; HP shall not be liable for a particular purpose. HP LaserJet M3027mfp*, ...
Wired/Wireless Networking Guide
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... documents. When prompted, temporarily connect the USB wireless setup cable. 4. Set up Wireless (802.11) communication 5 Connect a USB wireless setup cable to the port on your HP Officejet/Officejet Pro device You must run the installation program ...from the Starter CD. Selecting this option allows the software to complete the installation. 7. Follow the onscreen instructions to install successfully on the back of the HP device and then to find the printer...
... documents. When prompted, temporarily connect the USB wireless setup cable. 4. Set up Wireless (802.11) communication 5 Connect a USB wireless setup cable to the port on your HP Officejet/Officejet Pro device You must run the installation program ...from the Starter CD. Selecting this option allows the software to complete the installation. 7. Follow the onscreen instructions to install successfully on the back of the HP device and then to find the printer...
Wired/Wireless Networking Guide
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... to see lights, there might prompt you have indicator lights beside the port where the Ethernet cable from the HP device control panel: HP Officejet 6000 Printer Series On the HP device's control panel, press and hold the ( ) Wireless button, press ( ) Resume button two times, and then release all buttons. NOTE: The diagnostic test might be a problem...
... to see lights, there might prompt you have indicator lights beside the port where the Ethernet cable from the HP device control panel: HP Officejet 6000 Printer Series On the HP device's control panel, press and hold the ( ) Wireless button, press ( ) Resume button two times, and then release all buttons. NOTE: The diagnostic test might be a problem...
Wired/Wireless Networking Guide
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...need this section to find out if your device is connected to the correct network. HP Officejet Pro Press ( ) Wireless button. 8000 Printer Series After the page has been printed, check the Network Status and URL: Network ...Status URL • If the Network Status is Ready, the HP device is actively connected to a network. • If the Network Status is Offline, the HP device is connected to a wireless network, print the device's Network Configuration Page: HP Officejet 6000 Press ( ) Wireless...
...need this section to find out if your device is connected to the correct network. HP Officejet Pro Press ( ) Wireless button. 8000 Printer Series After the page has been printed, check the Network Status and URL: Network ...Status URL • If the Network Status is Ready, the HP device is actively connected to a network. • If the Network Status is Offline, the HP device is connected to a wireless network, print the device's Network Configuration Page: HP Officejet 6000 Press ( ) Wireless...
Wired/Wireless Networking Guide
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... on page 12. Click System Preferences in your firewall settings to allow the computer and HP Officejet/Officejet Pro device to recognize the HP device. If you can access the EWS, try using the HP device (for example, Internet Explorer or Safari). If you can access the EWS, try... menu, and then click Details. 3. Solving wireless (802.11) problems 9 To access the EWS On your computer are on the printer status: • If the HP device is Offline, right-click the device and click Use Printer Online. • If the HP device is paused or offline, preventing you normally...
... on page 12. Click System Preferences in your firewall settings to allow the computer and HP Officejet/Officejet Pro device to recognize the HP device. If you can access the EWS, try using the HP device (for example, Internet Explorer or Safari). If you can access the EWS, try... menu, and then click Details. 3. Solving wireless (802.11) problems 9 To access the EWS On your computer are on the printer status: • If the HP device is Offline, right-click the device and click Use Printer Online. • If the HP device is paused or offline, preventing you normally...
Wired/Wireless Networking Guide
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... more information see "Configure your firewall to the HP device, make sure the correct version of the HP Officejet/Officejet Pro device is connected wirelessly and select Set as Default Printer. 6. Scroll down the list of the printer driver that is set up your device over the... work , there might be interfering. Change from a USB to a wireless connection any print jobs currently in the list with your HP Officejet/Officejet Pro device using the HP device over the network, your Printers or Printers and Faxes folder. Windows 1. Follow the onscreen instructions and remove the...
... more information see "Configure your firewall to the HP device, make sure the correct version of the HP Officejet/Officejet Pro device is connected wirelessly and select Set as Default Printer. 6. Scroll down the list of the printer driver that is set up your device over the... work , there might be interfering. Change from a USB to a wireless connection any print jobs currently in the list with your HP Officejet/Officejet Pro device using the HP device over the network, your Printers or Printers and Faxes folder. Windows 1. Follow the onscreen instructions and remove the...
Wired/Wireless Networking Guide
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... Ethernet cable. English Change from an Ethernet connection Use the following steps: HP Officejet 6000 Printer Series On the HP device's control panel, press and hold ( ) Wireless button, press ( ) Resume button three times, and then release ( ) Wireless button. Connect the HP Officejet/Officejet Pro device using an ad hoc wireless network connection Method 1 1. b. To restore the network defaults complete the following...
... Ethernet cable. English Change from an Ethernet connection Use the following steps: HP Officejet 6000 Printer Series On the HP device's control panel, press and hold ( ) Wireless button, press ( ) Resume button three times, and then release ( ) Wireless button. Connect the HP Officejet/Officejet Pro device using an ad hoc wireless network connection Method 1 1. b. To restore the network defaults complete the following...
Wired/Wireless Networking Guide
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...called the "scope" or "zone"). Configure your firewall to work with HP devices This is not set as : • Printer not found . If the HP software cannot find the HP device during installation (and you know the HP device is security software running on your computer, can be found when ...installing HP software • Unable to print, print job stuck in queue or printer goes offline • Scan communication errors or scanner busy messages • Unable to see printer status on your computer The firewall might need to use. ...
...called the "scope" or "zone"). Configure your firewall to work with HP devices This is not set as : • Printer not found . If the HP software cannot find the HP device during installation (and you know the HP device is security software running on your computer, can be found when ...installing HP software • Unable to print, print job stuck in queue or printer goes offline • Scan communication errors or scanner busy messages • Unable to see printer status on your computer The firewall might need to use. ...
Wired/Wireless Networking Guide
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...) and a unique network name (Service set identifier (SSID)) for example, two wireless computers or a wireless computer and a wireless printer). Also, the performance of devices that the HP device might accidentally connect to the network. CAUTION: To prevent other through this router. Security The HP Officejet/Officejet Pro supports WEP, WPA, and WPA2 security methods. Open the router's configuration...
...) and a unique network name (Service set identifier (SSID)) for example, two wireless computers or a wireless computer and a wireless printer). Also, the performance of devices that the HP device might accidentally connect to the network. CAUTION: To prevent other through this router. Security The HP Officejet/Officejet Pro supports WEP, WPA, and WPA2 security methods. Open the router's configuration...
Wired/Wireless Networking Guide
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...gives the customer specific legal rights. For example, some states in the world. 2. Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement HP product Software Media Printer Print or Ink cartridges Printheads (only applies to products with customer replaceable printheads) Accessories Duration of limited warranty 90 ...limited warranty statement or c. You may be free from defects in this HP Limited Warranty. Hewlett-Packard (HP) warrants to that the HP products specified above , which is covered by HP. However, if printer failure or damage is depleted or the "end of a consumer (e.g., ...
...gives the customer specific legal rights. For example, some states in the world. 2. Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement HP product Software Media Printer Print or Ink cartridges Printheads (only applies to products with customer replaceable printheads) Accessories Duration of limited warranty 90 ...limited warranty statement or c. You may be free from defects in this HP Limited Warranty. Hewlett-Packard (HP) warrants to that the HP products specified above , which is covered by HP. However, if printer failure or damage is depleted or the "end of a consumer (e.g., ...
User Guide
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......36 Toolbox tabs ...36 Network Toolbox...37 Use the HP Solution Center (Windows 37 HP Printer Utility (Mac OS X 37 Open the HP Printer Utility 38 HP Printer Utility panels 38 Use the HP Device Manager (Mac OS X 39 Understand the printer status page 39 Understand the network configuration or wireless status report 41 Configure the device (Windows 42 Direct...
......36 Toolbox tabs ...36 Network Toolbox...37 Use the HP Solution Center (Windows 37 HP Printer Utility (Mac OS X 37 Open the HP Printer Utility 38 HP Printer Utility panels 38 Use the HP Device Manager (Mac OS X 39 Understand the printer status page 39 Understand the network configuration or wireless status report 41 Configure the device (Windows 42 Direct...
User Guide
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... firewall software is blocking communication 105 Make sure the HP device is online and ready 106 Your wireless router is using a hidden SSID 106 Make sure the wireless version of the HP device is set as the default printer driver (Windows only)...106 Make sure the HP Network Devices Support service is running (Windows only).......107...
... firewall software is blocking communication 105 Make sure the HP device is online and ready 106 Your wireless router is using a hidden SSID 106 Make sure the wireless version of the HP device is set as the default printer driver (Windows only)...106 Make sure the HP Network Devices Support service is running (Windows only).......107...
User Guide
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HP recommends you have replacement cartridges available to install when print quality is currently configured...121 Printer Offline...121 Printer Paused...122 Document failed to be missing or damaged 113 Incompatible Printhead...113 Printhead problem and advanced ......120 The following cartridge appears to print...122 Previously used genuine HP cartridge 122 Ink Service Capacity Warning 122 General printer error...122 6 Control-panel lights reference Interpreting control-panel lights 124 A HP supplies and accessories Order printing supplies online 131 Accessories...131 Supplies......
HP recommends you have replacement cartridges available to install when print quality is currently configured...121 Printer Offline...121 Printer Paused...122 Document failed to be missing or damaged 113 Incompatible Printhead...113 Printhead problem and advanced ......120 The following cartridge appears to print...122 Previously used genuine HP cartridge 122 Ink Service Capacity Warning 122 General printer error...122 6 Control-panel lights reference Interpreting control-panel lights 124 A HP supplies and accessories Order printing supplies online 131 Accessories...131 Supplies......
User Guide
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... Available from the following resources: Resource Readme file and release notes Wireless Getting Started Guide (some models only) Device management tools (network connection) Toolbox (Microsoft® Windows®) HP Printer Utility (Mac OS X) Control panel Description Location Provide late-breaking...For more information, see Control panel. 8 Get started This guide provides details about operations. For more information, see HP Printer Utility (Mac OS X). Included on the Starter CD. Typically installed with the function. Provides instructions for the product ...
... Available from the following resources: Resource Readme file and release notes Wireless Getting Started Guide (some models only) Device management tools (network connection) Toolbox (Microsoft® Windows®) HP Printer Utility (Mac OS X) Control panel Description Location Provide late-breaking...For more information, see Control panel. 8 Get started This guide provides details about operations. For more information, see HP Printer Utility (Mac OS X). Included on the Starter CD. Typically installed with the function. Provides instructions for the product ...
User Guide
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... Typically installed with the device software. www.hp.com/support www.hp.com HP telephone support Lists information to the HP photo and imaging software. Find the device model number 9 HP Solution Center (Windows) Allows you have occurred. Printer status report • Device information: ◦...; Product name ◦ Model number For more information, see Obtain HP telephone support. The model number is printed ...
... Typically installed with the device software. www.hp.com/support www.hp.com HP telephone support Lists information to the HP photo and imaging software. Find the device model number 9 HP Solution Center (Windows) Allows you have occurred. Printer status report • Device information: ◦...; Product name ◦ Model number For more information, see Obtain HP telephone support. The model number is printed ...
User Guide
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...duplexer) (some models only) 4 Power input 5 Rear access panel Connection information Description USB connection Ethernet (wired) connection Printer sharing 802.11 wireless (some models only) Recommended number of connected computers for best performance Supported software features Setup instructions One computer connected with ...computers connected to the device using a hub or router. Follow the instructions in the wireless getting started guide or see Set up the device for wireless communication. 12 Get started Only print is supported from the other computers cannot print to ...
...duplexer) (some models only) 4 Power input 5 Rear access panel Connection information Description USB connection Ethernet (wired) connection Printer sharing 802.11 wireless (some models only) Recommended number of connected computers for best performance Supported software features Setup instructions One computer connected with ...computers connected to the device using a hub or router. Follow the instructions in the wireless getting started guide or see Set up the device for wireless communication. 12 Get started Only print is supported from the other computers cannot print to ...
User Guide
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... Clear the check box to turn off . From the desktop, click System Preferences under the Apple menu. 2. Select the check box next to HP Two-sided Printing Accessory (Duplexer) to turn the duplexer on or off the duplexer. To turn on accessories on the duplexer. Select the device.... 2. Click on the Start button on accessories 15 To turn accessories on or off on your device, and then select Properties. 3. Select Printers and Faxes, right-click on Windows computers 1. Click the Device Settings tab, and then click Installed or Not Installed to turn on Macintosh computers...
... Clear the check box to turn off . From the desktop, click System Preferences under the Apple menu. 2. Select the check box next to HP Two-sided Printing Accessory (Duplexer) to turn the duplexer on or off the duplexer. To turn on accessories on the duplexer. Select the device.... 2. Click on the Start button on accessories 15 To turn accessories on or off on your device, and then select Properties. 3. Select Printers and Faxes, right-click on Windows computers 1. Click the Device Settings tab, and then click Installed or Not Installed to turn on Macintosh computers...