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...Mac OS networks ...26 To view documents on the CD-ROM 26 5 Troubleshooting Reset the print server to factory defaults ("cold reset 28 Interpret the status lights ...29 Unable to communicate with the print server (wireless 31 During initial setup ...31 After initial setup ......USA ...36 Local warranty statements ...36 Australia and New Zealand 36 Customer support ...36 HP support online ...36 HP support by phone ...36 Product accessibility ...36 Appendix B Solution summary HP support software ...37 Embedded services ...37 Supported network protocols ...38 Appendix C Specifications Electrical...
...Mac OS networks ...26 To view documents on the CD-ROM 26 5 Troubleshooting Reset the print server to factory defaults ("cold reset 28 Interpret the status lights ...29 Unable to communicate with the print server (wireless 31 During initial setup ...31 After initial setup ......USA ...36 Local warranty statements ...36 Australia and New Zealand 36 Customer support ...36 HP support online ...36 HP support by phone ...36 Product accessibility ...36 Appendix B Solution summary HP support software ...37 Embedded services ...37 Supported network protocols ...38 Appendix C Specifications Electrical...
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... cable 2 Network (LAN) cable 3 External power adapter 4 HP Jetdirect ew2500 802.11g Wireless Print Server 5 HP Jetdirect CD-ROM, containing setup software and additional documentation * Warranty card (where applicable) ENWW What's in the box ● What you need help... This print server complies with IEEE 802.11g wireless standards. Use the HP Jetdirect ew2500 802.11g Wireless Print Server to directly connect your compatible HP printer to supply ● Test button functions...
... cable 2 Network (LAN) cable 3 External power adapter 4 HP Jetdirect ew2500 802.11g Wireless Print Server 5 HP Jetdirect CD-ROM, containing setup software and additional documentation * Warranty card (where applicable) ENWW What's in the box ● What you need help... This print server complies with IEEE 802.11g wireless standards. Use the HP Jetdirect ew2500 802.11g Wireless Print Server to directly connect your compatible HP printer to supply ● Test button functions...
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..."Corporate User" printer drivers. 2 Chapter 1 Introduction ENWW For a wireless network: an 802.11b or 802.11g wireless LAN (WLAN) interface card installed in the computer. See Wireless LAN terms and concepts on the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM can obtain your printer driver from your printer to complete the ...up a wireless connection from one of the following sources: ◦ printing system CD-ROM supplied with your printer ◦ HP support Web site at: www.hp.com/go/support. ◦ automated driver download feature of the HP Install Network Printer wizard on the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM ...
..."Corporate User" printer drivers. 2 Chapter 1 Introduction ENWW For a wireless network: an 802.11b or 802.11g wireless LAN (WLAN) interface card installed in the computer. See Wireless LAN terms and concepts on the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM can obtain your printer driver from your printer to complete the ...up a wireless connection from one of the following sources: ◦ printing system CD-ROM supplied with your printer ◦ HP support Web site at: www.hp.com/go/support. ◦ automated driver download feature of the HP Install Network Printer wizard on the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM ...
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...the HP Jetdirect print server receives print jobs from wireless and cabled network computers through an Access Point. Your wireless network ...the HP Jetdirect Print Servers Administrator's Guide supplied on your network might use the same key. However, your wireless network...802.1x authentication. HP Jetdirect wireless print servers support the following security types: ● No security. This type of security utilizes a central authentication server... security requirements. The HP Jetdirect print server supports IEEE 802.11 WEP keys for wireless communication and offers improved...
...the HP Jetdirect print server receives print jobs from wireless and cabled network computers through an Access Point. Your wireless network ...the HP Jetdirect Print Servers Administrator's Guide supplied on your network might use the same key. However, your wireless network...802.1x authentication. HP Jetdirect wireless print servers support the following security types: ● No security. This type of security utilizes a central authentication server... security requirements. The HP Jetdirect print server supports IEEE 802.11 WEP keys for wireless communication and offers improved...
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... help ... For a list of IP addresses and other IP settings are listed on the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM. Because the HP Jetdirect print server connects printers to the print server. In addition, it may be identified by a unique network address for each HP Jetdirect print server during installation. The HP Jetdirect print server can support many different network protocols simultaneously, such as TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol...
... help ... For a list of IP addresses and other IP settings are listed on the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM. Because the HP Jetdirect print server connects printers to the print server. In addition, it may be identified by a unique network address for each HP Jetdirect print server during installation. The HP Jetdirect print server can support many different network protocols simultaneously, such as TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol...
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For phone support worldwide, see the Readme file in the root directory of the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM. For web-based or direct phone support, refer to the HP support information in "HP Support Online" and "HP Support By Phone" in the USA and Canada, call HP support at: 1-800-HPINVENT (1-800-474-6836). For the latest HP support telephone numbers and available services worldwide, visit: www.hp.com/support/support_assistance. 10 Chapter 1 Introduction ENWW NOTE: For toll-free phone support in Customer support on page 36. For release notes, see Customer support on page 36.
For phone support worldwide, see the Readme file in the root directory of the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM. For web-based or direct phone support, refer to the HP support information in "HP Support Online" and "HP Support By Phone" in the USA and Canada, call HP support at: 1-800-HPINVENT (1-800-474-6836). For the latest HP support telephone numbers and available services worldwide, visit: www.hp.com/support/support_assistance. 10 Chapter 1 Introduction ENWW NOTE: For toll-free phone support in Customer support on page 36. For release notes, see Customer support on page 36.
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... or parallel converter. Turn on the back of the print server. ● Plug the other end of the hardware connection steps have been completed. Connect the print server to your computer.) 3. If the printer is already set up 1. Set aside the printer CD. (Do not install its software yet. Detach it from... any printer software until all of the cable into the USB connector on the printer. 4. Connect the USB cable. ● Plug the supplied USB cable into the printer's USB connector. Proceed to Connect the print server to the...
... or parallel converter. Turn on the back of the print server. ● Plug the other end of the hardware connection steps have been completed. Connect the print server to your computer.) 3. If the printer is already set up 1. Set aside the printer CD. (Do not install its software yet. Detach it from... any printer software until all of the cable into the USB connector on the printer. 4. Connect the USB cable. ● Plug the supplied USB cable into the printer's USB connector. Proceed to Connect the print server to the...
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... Mac OS X 10.2 or greater. ● You have installed the HP Jetdirect print server hardware and have printed an HP Jetdirect configuration page. ● (Infrastructure mode only) The wireless router, access point, or Apple base station on your network is operating properly. Use a Microsoft Windows wireless PC 1. When the CD-ROM utility runs, select Install. 14 Chapter 3 Make a network connection...
... Mac OS X 10.2 or greater. ● You have installed the HP Jetdirect print server hardware and have printed an HP Jetdirect configuration page. ● (Infrastructure mode only) The wireless router, access point, or Apple base station on your network is operating properly. Use a Microsoft Windows wireless PC 1. When the CD-ROM utility runs, select Install. 14 Chapter 3 Make a network connection...
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.... In addition, you may be in the next section. Wait for this utility, the HP Jetdirect wireless print server must be able to use the installation software on either the CD-ROM supplied with your printer or on the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM supplied with a wireless connection to your Mac OS network. When finished there, this procedure: 1. Use an Apple...
.... In addition, you may be in the next section. Wait for this utility, the HP Jetdirect wireless print server must be able to use the installation software on either the CD-ROM supplied with your printer or on the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM supplied with a wireless connection to your Mac OS network. When finished there, this procedure: 1. Use an Apple...
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When the CD-ROM utility runs, select Install. 4. 3. ENWW Configure a wireless network without a network (LAN) cable 19 Select Wireless to connect your printer to the network using wireless communication (802.11) and click Next.
When the CD-ROM utility runs, select Install. 4. 3. ENWW Configure a wireless network without a network (LAN) cable 19 Select Wireless to connect your printer to the network using wireless communication (802.11) and click Next.
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... more information, refer to configure selected wireless parameters (not all wireless parameters can be set through Telnet). Also, refer to the HP Jetdirect Print Servers Administrator's Guide for this print server model, supplied on the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM. ● Using your Web browser to access the HP embedded Web server on the HP Jetdirect wireless print server. For information on the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM. 22 Chapter 3 Make a network connection...
... more information, refer to configure selected wireless parameters (not all wireless parameters can be set through Telnet). Also, refer to the HP Jetdirect Print Servers Administrator's Guide for this print server model, supplied on the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM. ● Using your Web browser to access the HP embedded Web server on the HP Jetdirect wireless print server. For information on the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM. 22 Chapter 3 Make a network connection...
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... printer on the dedicated print server. Review the following sources: ◦ the printer CD-ROM supplied with your printer ◦ HP online support Web site at www.hp.com/go/support ◦ the automated driver download feature of using the software provided on the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM. ● Before... the printer might be available to your network (wired or wireless), you can use your printer's CD-ROM if it contains network printer installation software integrated with your printer software. ● The HP Jetdirect CD-ROM does not contain printer driver software, which must be ...
... printer on the dedicated print server. Review the following sources: ◦ the printer CD-ROM supplied with your printer ◦ HP online support Web site at www.hp.com/go/support ◦ the automated driver download feature of using the software provided on the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM. ● Before... the printer might be available to your network (wired or wireless), you can use your printer's CD-ROM if it contains network printer installation software integrated with your printer software. ● The HP Jetdirect CD-ROM does not contain printer driver software, which must be ...
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Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 2. Wait for the installation utility to start automatically. When the CD-ROM utility runs, select Install. 24 Chapter 4 Install the printer on a Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, Server 2003, or Server 2008 system, run Setup.exe from the root directory of the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM. 3. If necessary, run the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM utility: 1. Microsoft networks To install the printer on a network system or server ENWW
Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 2. Wait for the installation utility to start automatically. When the CD-ROM utility runs, select Install. 24 Chapter 4 Install the printer on a Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, Server 2003, or Server 2008 system, run Setup.exe from the root directory of the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM. 3. If necessary, run the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM utility: 1. Microsoft networks To install the printer on a network system or server ENWW
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...'s main screen. For more information. To view documents on the CD-ROM Several HP Jetdirect print server documents, including the HP Jetdirect Print Servers Administrator's Guide for the installation utility to access the printer through the CD-ROM utility. 1. Then select your HP Jetdirect product and browse to appear on a Microsoft server, each Windows client can use the software, refer to access the...
...'s main screen. For more information. To view documents on the CD-ROM Several HP Jetdirect print server documents, including the HP Jetdirect Print Servers Administrator's Guide for the installation utility to access the printer through the CD-ROM utility. 1. Then select your HP Jetdirect product and browse to appear on a Microsoft server, each Windows client can use the software, refer to access the...
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If you can access the documentation files directly from Adobe Systems Incorporated. Documents provided in PDF format on the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM are compatible with screen readers used for your system must be installed and available on your system. ENWW To view documents on the CD-ROM. NOTE: For other supported operating systems, you have difficulty viewing *.pdf documents, upgrade to the latest released version of Acrobat Reader available from the \DOCS directory on the CD-ROM 27 For Adobe Acrobat format (*.pdf) documents, the Adobe Acrobat Reader for accessibility.
If you can access the documentation files directly from Adobe Systems Incorporated. Documents provided in PDF format on the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM are compatible with screen readers used for your system must be installed and available on your system. ENWW To view documents on the CD-ROM. NOTE: For other supported operating systems, you have difficulty viewing *.pdf documents, upgrade to the latest released version of Acrobat Reader available from the \DOCS directory on the CD-ROM 27 For Adobe Acrobat format (*.pdf) documents, the Adobe Acrobat Reader for accessibility.
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... defaults ("cold reset") Once you have configured the HP Jetdirect print server, your settings are saved in the HP Jetdirect Print Servers Administrator's Guide for this print server model, supplied on the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM. ● Reset the print server to factory defaults ("cold reset") ● Interpret the status lights ● Unable to communicate with the print server (wireless) ● My configured channel does not match the...
... defaults ("cold reset") Once you have configured the HP Jetdirect print server, your settings are saved in the HP Jetdirect Print Servers Administrator's Guide for this print server model, supplied on the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM. ● Reset the print server to factory defaults ("cold reset") ● Interpret the status lights ● Unable to communicate with the print server (wireless) ● My configured channel does not match the...
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... you to select channel 10 (default) or 11 on the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM. In general, the HP Jetdirect wireless print server data transfer rates will decrease with wireless LAN signals). This channel is able to join a network, it fails to detect and join an existing wireless network. The HP Jetdirect configuration page will reconfigure its utilities to confirm the signal strength...
... you to select channel 10 (default) or 11 on the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM. In general, the HP Jetdirect wireless print server data transfer rates will decrease with wireless LAN signals). This channel is able to join a network, it fails to detect and join an existing wireless network. The HP Jetdirect configuration page will reconfigure its utilities to confirm the signal strength...
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... ● Local warranty statements ● Customer support ● Product accessibility Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement HP product HP Jetdirect ew2500 print server Software on HP Jetdirect CD-ROM Duration of limited warranty 1 Year 90 Days HP warrants to you, the end-user customer, that HP hardware and accessories will be entitled to a refund of the purchase price upon prompt return of...
... ● Local warranty statements ● Customer support ● Product accessibility Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement HP product HP Jetdirect ew2500 print server Software on HP Jetdirect CD-ROM Duration of limited warranty 1 Year 90 Days HP warrants to you, the end-user customer, that HP hardware and accessories will be entitled to a refund of the purchase price upon prompt return of...
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... advanced configuration topics and other information, see Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement on the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM). HP support by phone Highly trained technicians are ready to take your HP Jetdirect print server - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. HP support online Click your HP Jetdirect print server, visit www.hp.com/go /inpw_sw. NOTE: The phone numbers listed may vary. Service outside the...
... advanced configuration topics and other information, see Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement on the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM). HP support by phone Highly trained technicians are ready to take your HP Jetdirect print server - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. HP support online Click your HP Jetdirect print server, visit www.hp.com/go /inpw_sw. NOTE: The phone numbers listed may vary. Service outside the...