HP Deskjet 890c HP DeskJet 890C Printer Professional Series User's Guide (Engl - Page 13

Network-Connect In this configuration, the printer connects to the network via direct attachment to an external print server such as an HP JetDirect EX Plus, 150X, or EX Plus3. This configuration provides increased performance, location-flexibility and better printer status information. As shown in the table below, newer versions of HP JetDirect EX Plus, 150X, and EX Plus3 print servers provide optimum printer-related status messages. If you have an older print server, you may want to upgrade the firmware (flash memory). To determine the firmware version and upgrade information for your HP JetDirect EX Plus and EX Plus3 print server, refer to your HP JetDirect Software Installation guide. The HP JetDirect 150X was not designed to provide this upgrade capability. HP JetDirect EX Plus, 150X, or EX Plus3 print server Limited Status Information Complete Status Information JetDirect EX Plus J2591A Yes Firmware prior to E.05.00 Yes Firmware E.05.00 or later JetDirect 150X J2592A JetDirect EX Plus3 J2593A, J2594A - Yes Firmware prior to D.05.00 Yes Yes All Firmware versions Firmware D.05.00or later NOTE For additional information about installation and set-up of HP JetDirect print servers, see your HP JetDirect hardware and software Installation Guides. Section 1 - Printing Basics 11