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    HP JetDir ect External Print Servers 300X, 500X, 170X, EX Plus Hardwar e Installation Guide HP JetDirect Print Servers[...]

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    Hardware Installation Guide HP JetDirect External Print Servers[...]

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    ©Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company 1999. All rights reserved. Reproduction, adaptation or translation without prior written permission is prohi bited, except as allowed under the copyright laws. Publication number 5969-3466 August 1999 Applicable Products: HP J2591A, HP J3258B, HP J3263A, HP J3264A, HP J326 5A T rademark Credits Microsoft ® , MS-[...]

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    3 Contents 1 Product Overview Supported Printers, Plotters, and HP All-in-One Peripherals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Network Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Network Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Components and Features . . . . . .[...]

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    1-1 1 Product Overview This hardware guide covers the following Hewlett-Packard print servers: These print servers send data to printers at speeds of up to 360 kilobytes per second, which is as fast or faster than many internal print servers. The ext ernal print servers enhance workgroup capability by letting you p lace your printers, plotters, or [...]

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    1-2 Product Overview The HP JetDirect 300X provides connectivity to 10Base-T and 100Base-TX networks. The HP JetDirect 170X provides connectivity to 10Base-T n etworks. The HP JetDirect EX Plus provides connectivity to 10Base-T and 10Base2 ne tworks. The HP JetDirect three-port print servers have three high-speed, bidirectional parallel ports (IEEE[...]

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    Product Overview 1-3 Product Overview 1 Network Management The HP JetDirect external print servers support the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), which enables remote printer management and troublesh ooting. A standard SNMP agent resides on these print servers. Any standard SNMP-based application can be used to access and manage these print[...]

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    1-4 Product Overview Components and Features HP JetDirect 300X (J3263A): ● Bidirectional parallel port (I EEE 1284). ● Network port (Ethernet or Fast Ethernet): RJ-45 for 10Base -T or 100Base-TX. ● Test button (sends print server configuration page). ● 2 LEDs on front indicate LAN activi ty/status. ● 2 LEDs on back indicate 10 or 100 Mbps[...]

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    Product Overview 1-5 Product Overview 1 HP JetDirect CD-ROM: Included with every external print server: Contains software for configuring the print se rver for network printing, online software and hardware manuals, and product literature. (The software on the CD is the most current at th e time of release; to see if there is a later version, che c[...]

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    1-6 Product Overview T ransmission Media IEEE 802.3 Ethernet 10Base2 Thin coaxial cable with BNC connecto r. IEEE 802.3 Ethernet 10Base-T Four pairs of unshielded twisted-pair Category 3, 4, or 5 cable wit h RJ-45 connector.* IEEE 802.3 Fast Ethernet 100Base-TX Four pairs of unshielded twisted-pair Category 5 cable with RJ-45 connector for 10 or 10[...]

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    Product Overview 1-7 Product Overview 1 Hardware Requirements HP JetDirect 300X J3263A (Ethernet 10Base-T or 100Base-TX) HP JetDirect 170X J3258B (Ethernet 10Base-T) HP JetDirect EX Plus J2591A (Ethernet 10Base-T or 10Base2) HP JetDirect 500X J3265A (Ethernet 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, or 10Base2) J3264A (Token Ring): DB9 (shiel ded twisted- pair) or RJ[...]

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    1-8 Product Overview LEDs On the top of the print server are Status and LAN Activity LEDs: Between the Status and LAN Activ ity LEDs is the Test button, used to print a configuration page. See Chapter 2 for more information. On the back of the HP JetDirect 300X (J3263A) and 500X (J3265A) Print Servers, there are LEDs that indicate the operating spe[...]

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    Product Overview 1-9 Product Overview 1 Switches (HP JetDirect 300X and 500X) The HP JetDirect 300Xand 500X Print Servers have configuration switches that should be used only if the print server fails to link on the network. The factory-default setting of all 3 sw itches down will suit most inst allations. These swit ches only apply to 10Base-T and[...]

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    1-10 Product Overview[...]

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    2-1 2 Hardware Installation To install the HP JetDirect external print servers, you need to complete these steps. ● Verify that your printer parallel port(s) work prope rly. ● Connect the print server to the network and printer(s) and plug in the print server. ● Generate a configuration page from the print server. After you install the print [...]

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    2-2 Hardware Installation 4. For the 300X or 500X Ethernet print servers (J3263A or J3265A), verify that the auto-negotiation switches are in their default positions—all down. (For other options, see page 1-9.) Figure 2.2 Hardware connections using a U.S. power module for the HP JetDirect J3265A Print Server Note In the following steps, th e circ[...]

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    Hardware Installation 2-3 Hardware Installation 2 8. Plug the power module into the wall outlet ➐ . Since there is no power switch, the print server is switched on after you plug it in. 9. Check the LEDs on the front of print server. The Status LED should be green—either steady or blinking. If the internal self-test failed, the Activity LED wil[...]

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    2-4 Hardware Installation If you want to change the detected print er language, use the LEDs and Test button to select a PDL for the conf iguration page. When you hold down the Test button for three seconds, the LEDs begin to cycle through four configurat ions, as outlined in the following table. Release the Test button when you get the right PDLs,[...]

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    A-1 A Specifications Physical Specifications Product Number Width Height Depth* Weight J2591A 178 mm (7.0 in.) 31 mm (1.2 in.) 124 mm (4.9 in.) 269 g (0.59 lbs.) J3263A 178 mm (7.0 in.) 31 mm (1.2 in.) 112 mm (4.4 in.) 241 g (0.53 lbs.) J3264A 280 mm (11 in.) 31 mm (1.2 in.) 127 mm (5.0 in.) 454 g (1 lb.) J3265A 280 mm (11 in.) 31 mm (1.2 in.) 141 [...]

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    A-2 Specifications Power Requirements Power Modules for J3264A and J3265A Note: If two parts are listed for one country/region, either part can be used. Country Part Num. Input Rating Output Rating Australia, New Zealand, Argentina 9100-5172 230-240VAC 50 Hz 13 VDC @625 ma 0950-3358 230-240VAC 50 Hz 13 VDC @800 ma China 0950-2808 230-240VAC 50 Hz 1[...]

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    Specifications A-3 Specifications A Power Modules for J2591A, J 3263A, and J3258B Note: If two parts are listed for o ne country/region, either part can be used. Country Part Num. Input Rating Output Rating Australia, New Zealand, Argentina 0950-3172 230-240VAC 50 Hz 13 VDC @300 ma 9100-5172 230-240VAC 50 Hz 13 VDC @625 ma China 0950-2806 230-240VA[...]

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    A-4 Specifications Environmental Acoustic Noise Not applicable Electromagnetic Emissions FCC part 15 Class A (U.S.A.), ICES-003 (Canada), VCCI Class 1 (in Japan), CISPR-22/EN55022 Class A, CNS 13438 (Taiwan), AS/NZS 3548 (Australia/New Zealand), GOST 29216 (Russia) Note For EU compliance, see the Declaration of Conformity in Appendix B. Safety Prod[...]

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    B-1 B Regulatory Statements FCC Statement (U.S.A) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,[...]

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    B-2 Regulatory Statements Declaration of Conformity The following Declaration complies with ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014. It identifies the product, the manufacturer's name and address, and applicable specifications recognized in the European community.[...]

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    Regulatory Statements B-3 Regulatory Statements B Australia. This equipment complies with Australian EMC requirements. Canada. Complies w ith Canadian EMC Class-A requirements. Japan: VCCI Cl ass 1. Korea: RRL Statement. Taiwan: Class A.[...]

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    B-4 Regulatory Statements Chinese Safety Statement:[...]

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    © Copyright 1999 Hewlett-Packard Company 8/99 Manual Part Number 5969-3466 *5969-3466*[...]