What is jetdirect ex Plus?

The HP JetDirect EX Plus Ethernet print server is an external network interface for mixed-LAN environments and supports all major network operating systems for Ethernet networks. It turns a Hewlett-Packard parallel-port printer into a highly-effective network printer.

How do I reset my HP printer IP address?

Please try the below steps…

  1. Double click on Printer Icon located on Desktop to open Printer Assistant.
  2. Click on Utilities located on top.
  3. Click on Update IP Address, User Account Control window will show up, click Yes on it to continue.
  4. “Update HP Software with Printer IP Address” window will be displayed.

Which port should my printer use?

For a printer connected to the computer via USB, the Port should be set to USB Virtual Printer Port (such as USB001, USB002). For a printer connected to the computer via Parallel, the Port should be set to LPT1 (or LPT2, LPT3 if you have more than one Parallel interface port on your computer).

Where is the IP address on a printer HP?

Press a “Menu” button on the exterior of the machine and scroll until you get to the “Information” menu. Use the arrow keys to scroll through the options until you see “Print Configuration Page.” Click the “Select” button to print a configuration page. This configuration page should list the IP address of the printer.

How do I enable Jetdirect on my HP printer?

The Jetdirect firmware must be greater than x.24.00 to have this feature available. Make sure the printer is connected to the local network. Turn the printer On, and then wait until it arrives at a Ready state. If there is an error message displayed on the control panel, resolve the error first.

How do I update the HP Jetdirect firmware?

An internet or local network connection is required to update the HP Jetdirect firmware using this method. The Jetdirect firmware must be greater than x.24.00 to have this feature available. Make sure the printer is connected to the local network. Turn the printer On, and then wait until it arrives at a Ready state.

What is the default IP address of the HP Jetdirect?

If the HP Jetdirect is at its default IP address, use a “route add” command from the command prompt to add the IP address of the HP Jetdirect to the route table of the computer. The default IP address of an HP Jetdirect will usually be either 169.254.x.x or 192.0.0.192.

What printers support HP JetDirect print servers?

There are several HP DesignJet series printers that support HP JetDirect print servers. HP JetDirect print servers are designed to help meet the needs of a broad base of networked environments.