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Installing the HPJetdirect print server, To verify that the print server has been installed correctly

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Installing the HP Jetdirect print server Your printer can be shared in a network environment by connecting it directly to the network with an HP Jetdirect print server. The print server can be used in both client-server and peer-to-peer printing configurations. It can provide better performance than printing through non-network connections, and can also provide flexibility in preparing a location for the printer. An HP Jetdirect print server is preinstalled in the HP Business Inkjet 2800dtn printer. For a list of print servers that can be purchased for the printer, see Accessories. CAUTION To install the HP Jetdirect print server The HP Jetdirect print server card contains electronic components that can be damaged by static electricity. If possible, wear a grounding wrist strap (or similar device). Handle the print server card carefully at all times. Avoid touching electronic components or circuit paths. Failure to follow these recommendations could result in damage to the parts. 1 Turn off the printer, and disconnect the power cord and any other cables. 2 Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen and remove the retaining screw that hold the cover for the empty EIO slot. Remove the cover. 3 Firmly insert the HP Jetdirect print server card into the EIO slot. 4 Insert and tighten the retaining screws that came with the print server card. 5 Connect a network cable between the print server card and the network. To verify that the print server has been installed correctly 1 Connect the power cord and turn on the printer. 2 Print a configuration page. See Understanding and printing the configuration page. Two pages should print. The second page is the network configuration page for the print server card. If the page does not print, uninstall and reinstall the print server card to ensure that it is completely seated in the slot. ENWW Installing the HP Jetdirect print server 13

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ENWW
Installing the HP
Jetdirect print server
13
Installing the HP Jetdirect print server
Your printer can be shared in a network environment by connecting it directly to the network
with an HP Jetdirect print server. The print server can be used in both client-server and
peer-to-peer printing configurations. It can provide better performance than printing through
non-network connections, and can also provide flexibility in preparing a location for the printer.
An HP Jetdirect print server is preinstalled in the HP Business Inkjet 2800dtn printer. For a list
of print servers that can be purchased for the printer, see
Accessories
.
To install the HP Jetdirect print server
CAUTION
The HP Jetdirect print server card contains electronic components that can be damaged by
static electricity. If possible, wear a grounding wrist strap (or similar device). Handle the print
server card carefully at all times. Avoid touching electronic components or circuit paths.
Failure to follow these recommendations could result in damage to the parts.
1
Turn off the printer, and disconnect the power cord and any other cables.
2
Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen and remove the retaining screw that hold the cover for
the empty EIO slot. Remove the cover.
3
Firmly insert the HP Jetdirect print server card into the EIO slot.
4
Insert and tighten the retaining screws that came with the print server card.
5
Connect a network cable between the print server card and the network.
To verify that the print server has been installed correctly
1
Connect the power cord and turn on the printer.
2
Print a configuration page. See
Understanding and printing the configuration page
.
Two pages should print. The second page is the network configuration page for the print
server card. If the page does not print, uninstall and reinstall the print server card to
ensure that it is completely seated in the slot.