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HP JetDirect Print Servers
HP JetDirect 400N
Hardware Installation Guide
For HP Printers with MIO Slots
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Hardware Installation Guide HP JetDirect 400N Print Server
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HP JetDirect Print Servers HP J4100A for Fast Ethernet 10/100TX Link Jumpers (see Appendix B) and IEEE 802.3u (10/ 100Base-TX, 10Base2) networks. An RJ-45 connector supports 10/100 Mbps network connections using unshielded twisted-pair cable. (For 100Base-TX networks, use Category 5 cable.) The BNC connector supports 10 Mbps HP J4100A operation through thin coaxial cables. Token Ring Data-Rate Switch HP J4105A for Token Ring (IEEE 802.5) networks and can be configured for 4 or 16 M
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Quick Installation NOTE See chapter 2 for detailed information. 1. If you have a Token Ring card, Set the network Data-Rate switch to 16 Mbps (default) Token Ring data-rate switch or 4 Mbps depending on your network. If you don't know the 4 Mbps network data rate, ask your network administrator. 16 Mbps 2. Before installing the card, verify that your printer works. Print a test page or configuration plot. For instructions, see chapter 2 or refer to your printer manuals. 3. Turn off your
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4. Verify that the card was installed correctly. Location of "I/O CARD READY" message on test page Print another test page (or configuration plot) and verify that the “I/O CARD READY” message appears. On the test page, the location of the “I/O CARD READY” message depends on your printer model. NOTE If other messages appear, see the troubleshooting sections of the HP JetDirect Print Server Administrators Guide. For HP J4100A (10/100Base-TX), see appendix B in this manual for special tro
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6 Quick Installation
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Contents Contents Quick Installation 1 The HP JetDirect Print Server Card Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 The HP JetDirect Print Server Cards at a Glance . . . . . . . 1-2 Supported Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 What You Need for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 2 Installing the HP JetDirect Print Server Card Task 1. If you have a Token Ring card, set the Dat
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4 Using the Control Panel To Configure HP JetDirect Cards in Large-Format Printers Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Supported Network Protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Configuring Novell NetWare Frame Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 Configuring TCP/IP Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9 Configuring Apple EtherTalk Phase Parameters (Ethernet Cards Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Introduction 1 1 The HP JetDirect Print Server Card Introduction The HP JetDirect print server is a card that is installed in the modular input/output (MIO) slot of a printer and allows the printer to be connected directly to a network instead of a single PC. When you use an HP JetDirect print server, you can place your printer anywhere on a network for use by multiple clients. The HP JetDirect print server card must first be installed into the printer and then be configured for network ope
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The HP JetDirect Print Server Cards at a Glance Network Network Types Connections Supported Ethernet, RJ-45 (unshielded IEEE 802.3 twisted-pair cable), (10/100Base- BNC (thin Ethernet J4100A TX, 10Base2) coaxial cable) Network Network Types Connections Supported Token Ring, RJ-45 (unshielded IEEE 802.5 twisted-pair cable), (4 or 16 Mbps) DB 9 (type 1, 2 or 6 J4105A shielded twisted- pair cable) Network Network Types Connections Supported Ethernet, RJ-45 (unshielded IEEE 802.3 twist
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Introduction 1 Supported Networks Supported Network Applicable 1 Protocols Supported Networks Products IPX/SPX and Novell NetWare J4100A compatible Microsoft Windows 95/98/NT/2000 J4105A J4106A EtherTalk AppleTalk J4100A J4106A DLC/LLC Microsoft Windows NT J4100A 2 Artisoft LANtastic J4105A J4106A TCP/IP Microsoft Windows 95/98/NT/2000 J4100A Novell NetWare 5 via NDPS J4105A LPD J4106A UNIX, including: Hewlett-Packard HP-UX, Sun Microsystems Solaris (Sun SPARCsystems only), Linux 2 2 2 SCO U
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What You Need for Installation The appropriate HP JetDirect print server, documentation, and software. A static-safe environment for handling the card. A grounding wrist strap or similar device is recommended. Appropriate network cables and connectors for connecting the card to the network. A small flat-blade screwdriver. Installing the card into the upper MIO slot of an HP LaserJet 4Si/4Si MX printer also requires a small Phillips-head screwdriver. CAUTION The HP JetDirect card co
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Installation 2 2 Installing the HP JetDirect Print Server Card Task 1. If you have a Token Ring card, set the Data-Rate switch (if necessary) Before installing a Token Ring card, you must set the data-rate switch to either 4 Mbit/second or 16 Mbit/second (factory default). The selected setting depends on the data-rate operation of your Token Ring network. 1. Locate the Data-Rate switch on the Token Ring print server card. 2. Set the switch to 4 Mbit/s or 16 Mbit/s. Note: when switches are
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Task 2. Before installing the card, verify the printer works The following pages show instructions for printing a self-test page or configuration plot to verify the printer is operating correctly. Locate and follow the instructions for your specific printer. If a self-test page or configuration plot does not print, see your printer manuals for troubleshooting procedures. HP LaserJet 5, 5M, and 5N printers 1. Turn on the printer. 2. Press [Menu] repeatedly until TEST MENU appears. 3. Press
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Installation 2 HP LaserJet 5Si, 5Si MX, 5Si NX, 5Si Mopier printers 1. Turn on the printer and wait until a ready message is displayed. 2. Press [Menus] repeatedly until TEST MENU appears. 3. Press [Items] until PCL CONFIGURATION PAGE appears. 4. Press [Select*] to print the PCL configuration page. Control Panel for the HP LaserJet 5Si Series printers Installing the HP JetDirect Print Server Card 2-3
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HP Color LaserJet and Color LaserJet 5, 5M printers 1. Turn on the printer and wait until a ready message is displayed. 2. Switch the printer offline by pressing [On Line] to turn off the On Line light. 3. Press [Menu] repeatedly until the following appears: PCL TEST MENU PCL SELF TEST 4. Press [Enter]. A self-test page will print. . Control Panel for HP Color LaserJet and Color LaserJet 5/5M 2-4 Installing the HP JetDirect Print Server Card
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Installation 2 HP LaserJet 4, 4M, 4 Plus, and 4M Plus printers 1. Turn on the printer and wait until the Ready light is lit. 2. Switch the printer offline by pressing [On Line] to turn off the On Line light. 3. Press [Menu] repeatedly until TEST MENU appears. 4. Press [Item] repeatedly until SELF TEST appears. 5. Press [Enter]. A self-test page will print. 05 SELF TEST Control Panel for HP LaserJet 4, 4M, 4 Plus, and 4M Plus Installing the HP JetDirect Print Server Card 2-5
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HP LaserJet 4Si and 4Si MX printers 1. Turn on the printer and wait until the Ready light is lit. 2. Switch the printer offline by pressing [On Line] to turn off the On Line light. 3. Press [Menu] repeatedly until TEST MENU appears. 4. Press [Item] repeatedly until SELF TEST appears. 5. Press [Enter]. A self-test page will print. 05 SELF TEST Control Panel for HP LaserJet 4Si and 4Si MX 2-6 Installing the HP JetDirect Print Server Card
