HP 300X HP JetDirect External Print Servers 300X, 500X 170X, EX Plus Hardware
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HP JetDirect Print Servers HP JetDirect External Print Servers 300X, 500X, 170X, EX Plus Hardware Installation Guide - HP 300X | HP JetDirect External Print Servers 300X, 500X 170X, EX Plus Hardware - Page 2
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Hardware Installation Guide HP JetDirect External Print Servers - HP 300X | HP JetDirect External Print Servers 300X, 500X 170X, EX Plus Hardware - Page 4
Hewlett-Packard has support services available to help you in case of difficulties with your HP JetDirect 300X, 500X, 170X, and EX Plus external print servers. Safety Considerations Prior to the installation and use of this product, review all safety markings and instructions. Instruction Manual - HP 300X | HP JetDirect External Print Servers 300X, 500X 170X, EX Plus Hardware - Page 5
1-7 LEDs 1-8 Switches (HP JetDirect 300X and 500X 1-9 2 Hardware Installation Verifying the Hardware Installation 2-3 Selecting a Configuration Page Language 2-3 Resetting to Factory Defaults 2-4 A Specifications Physical Specifications A-1 Power Requirements A-2 Environmental A-4 Acoustic - HP 300X | HP JetDirect External Print Servers 300X, 500X 170X, EX Plus Hardware - Page 6
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hardware guide covers the following Hewlett-Packard print servers: Three-Port Print Servers One-Port Print Servers HP JetDirect 500X J3265A HP JetDirect 170X HP JetDirect 500X J3264A HP JetDirect EX Plus HP JetDirect 300X J3258B J2591A J3263A These print servers send data to printers at - HP 300X | HP JetDirect External Print Servers 300X, 500X 170X, EX Plus Hardware - Page 8
JetDirect external print servers support almost any printers1, plotters, or HP All-in-One peripherals2 with a parallel port, including those made by HP and other companies. To connect a serial printer, use a parallel-to-serial adapter. 1. GDI printers are not supported by HP JetDirect print servers - HP 300X | HP JetDirect External Print Servers 300X, 500X 170X, EX Plus Hardware - Page 9
and troubleshooting. Network Configuration The HP JetDirect 300X, 170X, and 500X print servers provide an embedded web server that can be accessed through a supported web browser. For more information, see the Quick Start Guide (hardcopy manual) shipped with your print server or the HP JetDirect - HP 300X | HP JetDirect External Print Servers 300X, 500X 170X, EX Plus Hardware - Page 10
16 Mbps. HP JetDirect Quick Start Guide: Included with every external print server. Explains how to install the print server and configure it for Novell or Microsoft NOSs. (For other NOSs, refer to the user manuals on the HP JetDirect CD-ROM.) Power Module: Included with every external print server - HP 300X | HP JetDirect External Print Servers 300X, 500X 170X, EX Plus Hardware - Page 11
1 Product Overview HP JetDirect CD-ROM: Included with every external print server: Contains software for configuring the print server for network printing, online software and hardware manuals, and product literature. (The software on the CD is the most current at the time of release; to see if - HP 300X | HP JetDirect External Print Servers 300X, 500X 170X, EX Plus Hardware - Page 12
Mbps). IEEE 802.5 Four pairs of unshielded twisted-pair cable with RJ-45 conToken Ring nector (operating at 4 Mbps or 16 Mbps). *For 10Base-T, the print server works only with a 10Base-T LAN hub or concentrator that supports link beat (link test pulse) signals. 1-6 Product Overview - HP 300X | HP JetDirect External Print Servers 300X, 500X 170X, EX Plus Hardware - Page 13
Product Overview Hardware Requirements HP JetDirect 300X HP JetDirect 170X HP JetDirect EX Plus HP JetDirect 500X Printer, plotter, or HP All-in-One peripheral Recommended HP cables and part numbers Power Module (Included) J3263A (Ethernet 10Base-T or 100Base-TX) J3258B (Ethernet 10Base-T) J2591A - HP 300X | HP JetDirect External Print Servers 300X, 500X 170X, EX Plus Hardware - Page 14
detected. Between the Status and LAN Activity 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 speed (10 Mbps or 100 Mbps - HP 300X | HP JetDirect External Print Servers 300X, 500X 170X, EX Plus Hardware - Page 15
1 Product Overview 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 switches down will suit most installations. These switches - HP 300X | HP JetDirect External Print Servers 300X, 500X 170X, EX Plus Hardware - Page 16
1-10 Product Overview - HP 300X | HP JetDirect External Print Servers 300X, 500X 170X, EX Plus Hardware - Page 17
about configuring, refer to either the Quick Start Guide shipped with your print server (for Novell or Microsoft NOSs) or to the HP JetDirect Software Installation Guide on your HP JetDirect CD-ROM. Follow these instructions to install the HP JetDirect external print servers. ("Printer" refers - HP 300X | HP JetDirect External Print Servers 300X, 500X 170X, EX Plus Hardware - Page 18
Figure 2.2 Hardware connections using a U.S. power module for the HP JetDirect J3265A Print Server Note In the following steps, the circled numbers correspond to those in Figure 2.2. The HP JetDirect 300X, 170X, and EX Plus have one printer port . The HP JetDirect 500X Token Ring and 300X have no - HP 300X | HP JetDirect External Print Servers 300X, 500X 170X, EX Plus Hardware - Page 19
Guide shipped on the HP JetDirect CD-ROM. Selecting a Configuration Page Language The configuration page for the HP JetDirect external print server is sent to the printer attached to Port 1. The printer language is auto-detected the first time the print server is powered up and after each cold reset - HP 300X | HP JetDirect External Print Servers 300X, 500X 170X, EX Plus Hardware - Page 20
the HP JetDirect external print server, the configuration settings are retained in memory unless you manually reset them. (The firmware is not affected when you reset the configuration settings.) To reset the configuration settings to their factory defaults, follow these steps: 1. Unplug the power - HP 300X | HP JetDirect External Print Servers 300X, 500X 170X, EX Plus Hardware - Page 21
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 mm (5.6 in.) 440 g (0.97 lbs.) J3258B 180 mm (7.09 in.) 33 mm (1.3 in.) 115 mm (4.53 in.) 224 g (0.49 lbs.) *Measurement includes any protrusions for connectors, legs, etc. A-1 - HP 300X | HP JetDirect External Print Servers 300X, 500X 170X, EX Plus Hardware - Page 22
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 - HP 300X | HP JetDirect External Print Servers 300X, 500X 170X, EX Plus Hardware - Page 23
Power Modules for J2591A, J3263A, and J3258B Note: If two parts are listed for one country/region, either part can be used. Country Part Num. Input Rating Output Rating Australia, New 0950- - HP 300X | HP JetDirect External Print Servers 300X, 500X 170X, EX Plus Hardware - Page 24
Environmental Temperature Relative Humidity Altitude Operating 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F) 15% to 95% at 40°C (104°F), non-condensing 4.6 km (@15,000 ft.) Non-Operating -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) 90% at 65°C (149°F) 4.6 km (@15,000 ft.) Acoustic Noise Not applicable Electromagnetic Emissions - HP 300X | HP JetDirect External Print Servers 300X, 500X 170X, EX Plus Hardware - Page 25
used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio this equipment not expressly approved by the Hewlett-Packard Company, may cause interference and void the from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. European Community - HP 300X | HP JetDirect External Print Servers 300X, 500X 170X, EX Plus Hardware - Page 26
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. B-2 Regulatory Statements - HP 300X | HP JetDirect External Print Servers 300X, 500X 170X, EX Plus Hardware - Page 27
Australia. This equipment complies with Australian EMC requirements. Canada. Complies with Canadian EMC Class-A requirements. Japan: VCCI Class 1. Korea: RRL Statement. Taiwan: Class A. Regulatory Statements B-3 Regulatory B Statements - HP 300X | HP JetDirect External Print Servers 300X, 500X 170X, EX Plus Hardware - Page 28
Chinese Safety Statement: B-4 Regulatory Statements - HP 300X | HP JetDirect External Print Servers 300X, 500X 170X, EX Plus Hardware - Page 29
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