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HP Jetdirect Print Server 170X Installation and Configuration - Page 1

HP Jetdirect Print Server 170X Installation and Configuration Guide

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Installation and Configuration Guide HP Jetdirect 170X External Print Server

HP Jetdirect Print Server 170X Installation and Configuration - Page 9

... port (IEEE 1284) O Two LEDs (indicator lights for external print servers at network speeds. The HP Jetdirect 170X is an external print server that allows you to connect supported devices directly to printer) ENWW Introduction 1-9 1 Introduction Product Overview The HP Jetdirect 170X (J3258G) is a value-featured print server. A network connection allows a device to be conveniently located...

HP Jetdirect Print Server 170X Installation and Configuration - Page 10

... for part numbers) O CD-ROM containing installation software (Windows systems) and documentation For the latest software and documentation, visit http://www.hp.com/go/inpw_sw 1-10 Introduction ENWW What's Included O HP Jetdirect 170X Print Server O Power Module assembly (see Appendix A for changes to supported protocols and environments. For operation with firmware version F.08.56 or...

HP Jetdirect Print Server 170X Installation and Configuration - Page 12

... popular by the Internet. The HP Jetdirect 170X supports these network protocols, as well as DLC/LLC. .Customer Support For warranty information, see the appendices. HP Support Online Click your computers and printers must use peer-to-peer printing even though it is a great place to start for information about your HP Jetdirect print server - 24 hours a day, 7 days...

HP Jetdirect Print Server 170X Installation and Configuration - Page 19

...use your system command prompt to access the embedded Web server on the HP Jetdirect print server. O Use HP printer management software (such as HP Web Jetadmin) or other network utilities available on your ...server that you configure network settings on the print server before you add the printer to your network systems, you to configure network parameters. If Required, Configure the 170X...

HP Jetdirect Print Server 170X Installation and Configuration - Page 25

... can be reconfigured with a valid address for use BOOTP/TFTP. This address must be configured with a valid IP address within two minutes after power up, a factory default value of the HP Jetdirect print server is turned on. If the HP Jetdirect print server is not configured with valid TCP/IP network configuration parameters, such as an IP address.

HP Jetdirect Print Server 170X Installation and Configuration - Page 36

... banner pages. A port-specific parameter that the HP Jetdirect print server uses. Note DHCP services must be available on your system documentation or online help to factory default values. To regain access, change the setting in the TFTP configuration file and power cycle the print server, or cold reset the print server to install or enable DHCP services. 3-36 TCP...

HP Jetdirect Print Server 170X Installation and Configuration - Page 38

When configured for BOOTP/ DHCP operation (factory default), the HP Jetdirect print server makes a request to any requester. For specific information or for its IP configuration when the print server is provided as an overview. Note This information is turned on. This section describes how to set up a pool, or "scope," of IP addresses that ...

HP Jetdirect Print Server 170X Installation and Configuration - Page 50

... to a 14-character password by performing a cold reset on the Jetdirect configuration page. 2. By default, Telnet does not require a password, but you must set up a Telnet connection from BOOTP, RARP, DHCP, the printer control panel, or the default IP address. You can set up to the HP Jetdirect print server. 1. The is 192.0.0.192. The default...

HP Jetdirect Print Server 170X Installation and Configuration - Page 55

Parameters for other subsystems such as IPX/SPX (Novell NetWare) or AppleTalk are not affected. Using the Embedded Web Server You can set IP parameters on HP Jetdirect print servers that support the embedded web server. Note This procedure resets all TCP/IP parameters, but only affects the TCP/IP subsystem. For more information, refer to Chapter 4. After...

HP Jetdirect Print Server 170X Installation and Configuration - Page 56

... was configured using BOOTP, DHCP or RARP, edit the appropriate system files with addresses on the new network. Cold reset the print server (see Chapter 5 for example, Telnet), reconfigure IP parameters as described in this server. Moving to Another Network When moving an HP Jetdirect print server that is not reachable, you are installed on the new network.

HP Jetdirect Print Server 170X Installation and Configuration - Page 57

ENWW Embedded Web Server 4-57 4 Embedded Web Server Each HP Jetdirect 170X print server contains an embedded web server that can be accessed through a supported web browser on an intranet. The embedded web server provides access to configuration and management pages for the HP Jetdirect print server and the attached peripheral device.

HP Jetdirect Print Server 170X Installation and Configuration - Page 60

... on the network. O If your printer has been discovered through HP Web Jetadmin 8.0 (or later), the embedded web server on the Jetdirect print server will close the connection to HP Web Jetadmin for selected HP All-in-One peripherals. O A link to the scanning feature. Special Features O HP Jetdirect 170X print servers provide scanning capabilities for management of this and other...

HP Jetdirect Print Server 170X Installation and Configuration - Page 61

...you will need the following items: O Your printer's user guide O A 170X configuration page O Online help files provided with HP management software O The diagnostics tools and utilities provided with the HP Jetdirect 170X print server. 5 Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to print a configuration page is an indication that the hardware is an important troubleshooting tool. ENWW...

HP Jetdirect Print Server 170X Installation and Configuration - Page 63

...time the print server is powered on solid. The HP 170X configuration page is divided into the following sections: Section Description Troubleshooting Information 1 HP Jetdirect product information Firmware revision number, type of network (Ethernet), LAN hardware address, port selection type, and manufacturing identification number. 2 Print server status Overall print server status, such...

HP Jetdirect Print Server 170X Installation and Configuration - Page 64

... the desired PDL is indicated. To reset the 170X to factory defaults. When troubleshooting the HP Jetdirect 170X, resetting to factory default settings re-initializes the print server to hold down the Test button on the 170X, plug the power module into the 170X and continue to a known state. For PDL HP PCL (default) ASCII Postscript HP-GL2 Status LED Off Off On On...

HP Jetdirect Print Server 170X Installation and Configuration - Page 68

...one direction only (to the desired port. FIRMWARE REVISION: X.XX.XX The firmware revision number of the HP Jetdirect print server. BIDIRECTIONAL indicates a parallel connection that supports an enhanced capabilities port. PARALLEL PORT: (HP 170X print servers have a single parallel port, port 1) CENTRONICS indicates a standard parallel connection that the network cable has been...

HP JetDirect 170X - Installation and Configuration Guide - Page 51

Resetting Configuration to Factory Defaults Once you configure the HP Jetdirect 170X, the configuration settings are retained in memory unless you can print to the printer when it's attached directly to a PC. While holding down the Test button on the 170X, plug the power module into the 170X and continue to diagnose and correct printer problems. 7-4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Steps...

HP JetDirect External Print Servers 300X, 500X 170X, EX Plus Hardware Installation Guide - 5969-3466 - Page 20

... you have configured the HP JetDirect external print server, the configuration settings are cycling through four configurations, as outlined in memory unless you manually reset them. (The firmware is not affected when you hold down the Test button for five seconds. HP PCL (default) ASCII Postscript HP-GL/2 The Status LED is ... Resetting to Factory Defaults Once you get...