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Adding Printers on Large IP Networks

If you are adding printers across a router or gateway (that is, they are not on your local network), identifying the printers through this utility may be difficult:

Routers may not pass the printer's LAN hardware address.

If you have multiple new printers on the local network, using the default IP address (192.0.0.192) to identify a printer will not guarantee that the correct printer is selected.

To use this utility to set up a printer, proceed as follows:

1	Do one of the following:

Physically move the printer onto the local network of your computer, (if using an external HP JetDirect print server you may choose just to move the print server) or

Use this utility on a computer connected to the local network of your printer.

2	Identify the printer through this utility and configure IP parameters that match the printer's final network location.

3	If necessary, return the printer (or the HP JetDirect external print server) to its final network location.

4	To install this printer on other computers, do one of the following:

For other computers or servers that will print directly to this printer, use this utility to configure each computer or server, or

For Windows clients that will print to this printer through a shared system or Novell NetWare server, use the client system's Add Printer utility in the Printers folder, or use a shared printer installation program created for this printer.

Note:

A Shared Printer Installation Program for this printer can only be created while using this utility to install the printer on Windows NT and Windows 2000, and only if Shared is selected in the Printer Sharing dialog.

Related Topics

Identifying Printers by Address

TCP/IP Overview


Bindery

A bindery is a Novell NetWare database used exclusively by NetWare 3.x file servers, and can be emulated by NetWare 4.x and 5.0 file servers. The bindery is characterized as a flat database of objects that represent network resources (such as printers). With NetWare 4.x, a hierarchical database (NDS) was designed to replace the bindery.

For more information, see Novell NetWare Printing Concepts.


Browse NDS Tree

The Browse Novell NDS Tree screen displays the NDS tree (or Directory tree). The tree shows how NDS container objects (such as organizational units, organizations, countries) are logically organized.

To expand or collapse the tree, click on the plus (+) or minus (-) icons.

To set the context for the NDS print server, printer, or print queue object, highlight the desired container object, then click OK.

Note:

To set the context for an object, you must have Admin rights to all objects and properties in the tree, or creation rights in the particular NDS context in which you want to place the object.

Related Topics

Novell NetWare Printing Concepts


Change IP Settings

Although your printer may be configured with valid TCP/IP network parameters, the Change Settings screen allows you to change one or more settings:

IP Address

Subnet Mask

Gateway

Related Topics

TCP/IP Overview


Client-Server Printing

Client computers send print jobs to dedicated server computers that control the use of each printer. For more information, see Network Printing Concepts.


Contents
Install Network Printer Online Help

This installation utility allows you to quickly set up a network printer. The printer must be turned on and connected to the network through an HP JetDirect print server.

Contents:

Network Setup Topics provide an overview of selected network-printing topics.

Installation Utility Help Screens provides access to online help for selected screens.

Support Requirements identify support information for this utility.

Network Setup Topics:

Network Printing Concepts

Network Printing Configurations

Adding Printers on Large IP Networks

TCP/IP Overview

IP Address Concepts

Subnets

Gateways

Configuring IP Addresses on Printers

IPX/SPX Overview

IPX/SPX Protocol Suite

IPX Address Concepts

IPX Encapsulation and Frame Types

Novell NetWare Printing Concepts

Introduction

Bindery and NDS

Installation Utility Help Screens:

Install Network Printer

Identify Printer From A List

Identify Printer by Address

Identify Printer: Select Port

Set Network Communication Mode

Suggest IP Settings

Change IP Settings

Browse NDS Tree

MS-DOS Printing

Port Name

Printer Drivers

Replace_Existing_Driver

Printer Name

Printer Sharing

Location and Comment

Shared Printer Installation Program

Finish Installation

Troubleshooting


Context, NDS

The NDS context of an object is its path name (or location) in an NDS Directory tree. Like a directory, subdirectory and file structure, an NDS object context specifies a hierarchy of container objects in which the object is located. However, the path name for an NDS object is typically specified from the object to the root of the Directory tree.

When you enter the context for an object, you can use a typed or typeless format. For example, if the context of the printer myprinter is mydepartment.mycompany:

The fully qualified typed context is:
OU=mydepartment.O=mycompany

(where OU is an Organizational Unit container, and O is an Organization container.)

The typeless entry is:
 mydepartment.mycompany.


Factory default settings, HP JetDirect

To reset HP JetDirect external print servers to factory default settings, disconnect the power cord, then press the Test button on the print server while reconnecting its power cord and wait for the print server to re-initialize.

To reset HP JetDirect internal print servers, perform a cold reset of your printer and wait for the print server to re-initialize. (For most HP LaserJet printer models, press the Go button on the printer's control panel while you turn on power. For other printers, see your printer manuals.)

CAUTION:

Resetting your printer may erase all printer settings.


Finish Installation

The Finish screen summarizes the configuration values that you have set up for your printer. You should verify these settings before you click Finish. You have the following options:

Click Finish to accept the configuration values.

Click Back to change configuration values.

Click Cancel to exit the installation utility without setting configuration values.

Note:

On completion, the HP Install Network Printer Wizard will try to print a test page (default setting). You can enable or disable the printing of a test page. A test page verifies that a print path to your printer has been properly established. By default, printing a test page is enabled. To disable, click on the check box to clear it.


Gateway

A gateway is a router or computer that connects two dissimilar networks (for example, different communication protocols, data formatting, structures, or architectures). When networks are divided into subnets, gateways are often used to isolate one subnet from another to control network traffic. For more information, see Gateways.

On TCP/IP networks, each network device is often configured with the IP address of the nearest gateway. If there are no gateways on the network, the IP address of your computer is typically used.


HP JetDirect print server

HP JetDirect print servers are Hewlett-Packard network accessories that connect printers directly to a network. Direct network connections allow location flexibility and maximum printer performance.

HP JetDirect internal printer server cards are used with HP printers that have input/output slots. HP JetDirect external print servers can be used with almost any printer that has a parallel port.

HP JetDirect print servers support all popular network topologies and protocols.


HP Subnet 1

Example of using the second byte of the address to specify a subnet.


HP Subnet 2

Example of using the second byte of the address to specify a subnet.


Hardware, MAC, or Station Address

A hardware address, also known as a MAC (Media Access Control) or station address, is a link-level address that uniquely identifies each node or device on a network. As defined by the IEEE 802.3 network standards, it consists of a 12-digit hexadecimal number (for example, 001083123ABC). The hardware address is assigned by the device vendor.

HP assigns each HP JetDirect print server with a unique hardware address. You can determine the hardware address of your HP JetDirect print server by printing an HP JetDirect configuration page.

For HP JetDirect external print servers, the address is also included on a label attached to the print server.


IP address

An IP (Internet Protocol) address uniquely identifies each device on a TCP/IP network. It consists of a four-byte (32-bit) number in the form n.n.n.n, where n consists of a number from 0 to 255, and is usually assigned by a network administrator. (For more information, see TCP/IP Overview.)

When shipped from the factory, the HP JetDirect print server assumes a default IP address of 192.0.0.192 two minutes after power up. This default IP address is not a valid address but can be used to initially identify a new printer. However, you must assign a valid IP address for proper operation on a TCP/IP network.


IP hostname

An IP hostname is a friendly (or easy-to-identify) name that can be used in place of the printer's IP address. It can be used when a name server on the network has been set up to map hostnames to their corresponding IP addresses. If a hostname has been assigned and configured on the printer (for example, printer1.marketing.com), you can specify the hostname to identify the printer.


IPX address

An IPX (Internet Packet Exchange) address uniquely identifies a device on an IPX/SPX network. An IPX address consists of a network number and the LAN hardware address of the device (for example, 00012345:001083AA42B7).

For HP JetDirect-connected printers, an IPX address is automatically self-configured when the device is connected to the network and powered on. (For more information, see IPX/SPX Address Concepts .)


IPX/SPX Overview

Topics

IPX/SPX Protocol Suite

IPX Address Concepts

IPX Encapsulation and Frame Types

IPX/SPX Protocol Suite

IPX/SPX generally refers to the suite of protocols that were initially developed for communications on Novell NetWare networks. Subsequently, IPX/SPX-compatible protocols have been developed for use on other networks as well (such as Microsoft client-server or peer-to-peer networks). When used for printing, the IPX protocol suite on the HP JetDirect print server must be enabled.

IPX (Internet Packet Exchange)

IPX is a connection-less protocol that manages network addressing between nodes. It sends packets to requested destinations, but relies on upper-level protocols to ensure packet delivery. For packets received, the IPX protocol routes them to the appropriate upper-level service or protocol.

SPX (Sequenced Packet Exchange)

SPX is a connection-oriented protocol that manages packets for transmission and requires acknowledgments to ensure packet delivery. After several retransmissions and failed acknowledgments, SPX warns the operator of the failure. SPX uses IPX for packet transmission and reception. HP JetDirect print servers use SPX for IPX direct mode (peer-to-peer) printing as well as Novell NetWare Remote Printer mode.

NCP (NetWare Core Protocol)

NCP provides a node with access to a service on the NetWare server. The node packages a service request according to the server's NCP definitions, and uses IPX to transmit the request. The server unpackages the request and responds appropriately. NCPs exist for every service a node might request from a server, such as file access or print queue access.

SAP (Service Advertising Protocol)

SAP allows NetWare servers to advertise their services, and allows routers to maintain an updated, synchronized database of network resources. When logging onto a NetWare network, nodes use IPX to broadcast SAP request packets to find and attach to a server.

RIP (Router Information Protocol)

RIP allows routers to exchange and maintain updated routing information for the network. By default, routers send RIP packets to each connected segment every 60 seconds. Routes that continually fail to appear are aged and eventually deleted. Nodes send RIP request packets to routers to obtain the route to a distant network.

IPX Address Concepts

An IPX (Internet Packet Exchange) address is a network-layer address of a device, typically on a Novell NetWare network. It consists of two primary fields: the network number field and the node number field. An additional socket number field may be appended to identify a specific port for multiport devices, such as an HP JetDirect 3-port print server.

The network number is a number associated with the local network that the device is connected to.

On a NetWare network, the network number is assigned by an administrator to a server or router during setup of the network. In addition, an administrator can assign a separate network number for each frame type used (see IPX Encapsulation and Frame Types below). When the HP JetDirect print server is connected to the network and powered on, it automatically detects the network number from the network if one has been assigned.

The node number is the unique LAN hardware address of the device.

IPX addresses are typically written in the following format:

NNNNNNNN:XXXXXXXXXXXX

where NNNNNNNN represents a hexadecimal 8-digit network number, and XXXXXXXXXXXX specifies the hexadecimal 12-digit LAN hardware address of the device (for example, 00012345:001083AA42B7).

In some cases, the HP JetDirect print server may not be able to sense the network number. With recent HP JetDirect print servers, packets are processed and responded to as if they originated on the local network.

IPX Encapsulation and Frame Types

Since IPX is a network layer protocol, it must be carried (or encapsulated) by a data-link protocol. Data-link protocols allow multiple frame types. Frame types differ in how each field within a frame is defined.

For Ethernet networks, IPX communications can be encapsulated using four different frame types: 802.3 RAW, 802.2, Ethernet II, and Ethernet SNAP.

For Token Ring networks, IPX communications can be encapsulated using two different frame types: Token Ring 802.2, and Token Ring SNAP.

For HP JetDirect print servers operating on a Novell NetWare network in Queue Server Mode, a specific frame type must be configured. If the HP JetDirect printer server is set with FRAME TYPE = AUTO (default), it will configure itself to the first frame type detected. In addition, the HP JetDirect print server's frame type can be manually set (for example, through a printer's control panel, Telnet, embedded web server, or management software).

For HP JetDirect print servers using direct mode (peer-to-peer) printing, different frame types on the network can be used as long as the HP JetDirect print server has FRAME TYPE = AUTO set, and has not reconfigured itself for a specific Novell NetWare frame type on the same network.

Note:

Only a single direct mode (peer-to-peer) connection is allowed at a time. Therefore, two or more workstations cannot print to the printer simultaneously. One connection must complete before another connection is made.

Related Topics

Novell NetWare Printing Concepts

Network Setup Topics


Identify Printer From A List

This screen lists all the printers discovered on the local network. Select the desired printer from the list and click Next.

If your desired printer is not listed, try one of the following:

Click the Refresh button, or

Click the Back button and select the option Specify a Printer by Address, or

Click the Cancel button to exit. Then run this Install Network Printer utility again. (You may also need to turn the printer and HP JetDirect print server off and back on again.)

Note:

To set up printers that are not located on the local network, see Adding Printers on Large IP Networks.

Printers in the list are identified by the following fields:

Model. This field identifies the printer model (for example, HP LaserJet 5000 Series). 'Unknown' is displayed if the model could not be identified, the printer is turned off, or if there is no printer connected. For HP JetDirect external print servers, 'Centronics Printer/Plotter' is displayed if a printer is connected but could not be identified.

Hardware Address. A LAN hardware address (also called a Station Address or MAC address) uniquely identifies a device on the local network. For HP JetDirect external print servers that have multiple printer ports, a port number (Port 1, Port 2, Port 3) may be appended.

IP Address. The IP (Internet Protocol) Address uniquely identifies a device on a TCP/IP network and is assigned by a network administrator. (For more information, see TCP/IP Overview .) When an HP JetDirect print server is powered on and is not configured with a valid IP address within two minutes, a default IP address is automatically assigned (192.0.0.192). This default IP address is not a valid address but can be used to identify a new printer. If there are multiple printers with the default address, check the Hardware Address to identify the correct printer.

IPX Address. An IPX (Internet Packet Exchange) address uniquely identifies a device on an IPX/SPX network. Usually, an IPX address is automatically self-configured on the network device when it is connected to the network and powered on. (For more information, see IPX/SPX Overview .) Since an IPX address consists of a network number and the LAN hardware address, you can use this address to identify the desired device.

Note:

If a field entry is truncated and you wish to view the entire field, resize the field's width. To resize, place the cursor at the boundary of the field heading, then click and drag.

If a selected printer has been protected by an SNMP Community Name or JetDirect password, you will be prompted for the Community Name or password. If your entry is not valid, you cannot install the printer using this wizard.

Related Topics

Identify Printer by Address

Network Setup Topics


Identify Printer by Address

This screen allows you to directly specify a network printer by one of its addresses. Select and enter one of the following addresses for the desired printer. Then click Next.

Note:

You can find the address that is currently configured on the printer by printing an HP JetDirect configuration page.

Hardware Address. A LAN hardware address (also called a Station Address or MAC address) uniquely identifies a device on the local network. (Note: To set up printers that are not located on the local network, see Adding Printers on Large IP Networks.)

IP Address. An IP (Internet Protocol) Address uniquely identifies each device on a TCP/IP network. It consists of a four-byte number (32 bits) in the form n.n.n.n, where n consists of a number from 0 to 255, and is usually assigned by a network administrator. (For more information, see TCP/IP Overview .)
When shipped from the factory, the HP JetDirect print server assumes a default IP address of 192.0.0.192 two minutes after power up. This default IP address is not a valid address but can be used to initially identify a new printer. However, there is no guarantee that you will find the correct printer if multiple new printers have been added to the network. Instead, identifying the printer by its LAN hardware address is recommended. If the TCP/IP protocol is not enabled on this computer, this field will be disabled.

IP Hostname. An IP hostname is a friendly (or easy-to-identify) name that can be used in place of the printer's IP address. It can be used when a name server on the network has been set up to map hostnames to their corresponding IP addresses. If a hostname has been assigned and configured on the printer (for example, printer1.marketing.com), you can specify the hostname to identify the printer.

IPX Address. An IPX (Internet Packet Exchange) address uniquely identifies a device on an IPX/SPX network. Usually, an IPX address is automatically self-configured on the network device when it is connected to the network and powered on. (For more information, see IPX/SPX Overview .) Since an IPX address consists of a network number and the LAN hardware address, you can use this address to identify the desired printer. If the IPX protocol is not enabled on this computer, this field will be disabled.

Note:

After this utility discovers the printer, it allows you to assign a valid IP address.

Note:

To set up printers that are not located on the local network, see Adding Printers on Large IP Networks.

If a selected printer has been protected by an SNMP Community Name or JetDirect password, you will be prompted for the Community Name or password. If your entry is not valid, you cannot install the printer using this wizard.

Related Topics

Identify Printer From A List

Network Setup Topics


SNMP Community Name

An SNMP Set Community Name is a password that must be supplied when SNMP is used to make a change to the printer configuration.  If a selected printer has been protected by an SNMP Community Name or JetDirect password, you will be prompted for the community name. Valid community names are up to 255 characters long.

Note

You will only be prompted when a non-default SNMP Set Community Name has been assigned.

The SNMP Set Community name can be assigned by a network administrator using a management application (such as HP Web JetAdmin) or other tools.


JetDirect Password

A JetDirect password is assigned by a network administrator to restrict access to configuration parameters on the HP JetDirect print server. JetDirect passwords are assigned using a network management application (such as HP Web JetAdmin) or other tools.

If a password is enabled, this utility will prompt you to enter it.


Identify Printer: Select Port

For HP JetDirect external print servers with multiple ports, you must specify the port -- as well as the printer attached to the port -- that you want to set up for network printing. Choose Port 1, Port 2, or Port 3.

If the HP printer model can be determined, it will be specified. If a printer is not connected or turned off, 'Unknown' appears. If a printer is connected but cannot be identified, 'Centronics Printer/Plotter' is displayed.

Related Topics

Network Setup Topics


Install Network Printer

This installation utility allows you to quickly set up a network printer. The printer must be connected to the network through an HP JetDirect print server.

To set up network printing, you must first identify the printer on the network that you want to print to. This screen asks you to select a method to search for printers:

You can select from a list of available printers detected on the local network. When you click Next, the utility searches for network printers and displays them on a list. You can then select the desired printer from the list.

You can find a specific printer by its address. When you click Next, you are prompted to identify the printer by either its LAN hardware address (or MAC address), IP address, IP hostname, or IPX address.

Related Topics

Network Setup Topics

Support Requirements


Local Network

A local network is a network that does not extend beyond routers or gateways. If your computer and printer are connected to a local network, then they are connected to the same network cable segment.


MS-DOS Printing

Use this screen to enable printing from MS-DOS applications in Windows 95/98. MS-DOS applications normally require printing to an LPT port. Choose one of the following options:

No (default) disables MS-DOS printing. Because MS-DOS printing is associated with older applications, this option will apply in most cases.

Yes enables printing from MS-DOS applications. (If the system has run out of valid LPT ports, you cannot select Yes.

If MS-DOS printing is enabled, an LPT port name will be displayed (LPT2 through LPT4). If a different LPT port name is desired, click the Change button.

Note:

Some MS-DOS applications may require special LPT port configuration. For applications that fail to print, please contact your application vendor.


NDS

Novell Directory Services (NDS) is a relational database that logically organizes network resources as objects in a hierarchical tree structure. Assuming you have the appropriate rights, you can access these network resources regardless of their physical location. NDS was designed to replace the Novell bindery.

For more information, see Novell NetWare Printing Concepts.


Name Server

A name server is a computer on the network that is used to map (or resolve) host names with IP addresses. A Domain Name System (DNS) server and a Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) server are examples of name servers.


Naming Conventions, NetWare objects

This utility restricts NetWare print server, print printer, and print queue object names to 7-bit ASCII (the first 127) characters. Follow these guidelines:

Letters A through Z, uppercase only

Numbers 0 through 9

Limited special characters, such as underline_, parentheses( ), or hyphen-

Do not use these special characters: * [ ] | \ / ? < > , " : ; <space>

Dot (.), plus (+), and equal (=) characters may be used if preceded by a backslash (\) character.

Print queue names can be up to 47 characters.


Naming Conventions, Printer Folder

When naming a printer, follow these guidelines:

No more than 31 characters long

Letters A - Z, uppercase

Letters a - z, lowercase

Numbers 0 through 9

Avoid characters with ASCII values less than 32 or more than 127

Do not use commas (,)


Naming Conventions, Share Name

Based on Microsoft recommendations, names are restricted to 7-bit ASCII (the first 127) characters. Spaces are not allowed. Follow these guidelines:

Letters A - Z, uppercase

Letters a - z, lowercase

Numbers 0 through 9

Limited special characters: $ % ' - _ @ ~ ` ! ( ) { } . ^ # & + , ; = [ ]


Network Printing Concepts

Networks consist of computers connected together to share information and resources, such as printers. On a Client-Server network, client computers send print jobs to dedicated server computers that control the use of each printer. On a Peer-to-Peer network, dedicated servers are not used. Instead, each computer is configured to send print jobs to the printer directly.

Network Printing Configurations

Client-server printing is typically used in medium to large networks where dedicated servers are used to manage printing needs of many users. Client-server networks use network operating systems (NOS) such as Novell NetWare and Microsoft Windows NT Server.

Client-Server Printing:

Peer-to-peer printing is more suitable for smaller networks, where fewer users compete for the printer connection. On peer-to-peer networks, users configure their Microsoft Windows 95/98, 2000 or NT systems to print directly to the printer. Each user's system must control all aspects of printing, hence system performance may be slightly degraded.

Peer-to-Peer Printing:

Note that peer-to-peer printing can be configured on a client-server network. For example, a small workgroup might use peer-to-peer printing even though it is connected to an enterprise-wide client-server network.

Regardless of the network type (client-server or peer-to-peer), your computers and printers must use a common language, or network protocol, to communicate with each other. The most common protocols are IPX (Internet Packet Exchange), made popular by Novell NetWare networks, and TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), made popular by the Internet. The HP JetDirect print server supports these and other popular network protocols. Note that HP JetDirect print servers can be used on networks that are simultaneously using client-server and peer-to-peer printing and operating with multiple protocols.

Related Topics

IPX/SPX Overview

TCP/IP Overview

Novell NetWare Printing Concepts


Novell NetWare Printing Concepts

Topics

Introduction

Bindery and NDS

Introduction

Novell NetWare is a client-server network operating system. NetWare servers run proprietary server software that provides network services (such as file storage, security, and printing) to clients. NetWare clients run NetWare-compatible software to gain access to these services.

On NetWare networks, print jobs are spooled to a NetWare print queue. The print queue stores the print job until a print server can send the job to an active printer. To set up NetWare printing, you must create print server and print queue objects. For NetWare NDS (described below), you must also create printer objects.

HP JetDirect print servers can operate in two basic modes for NetWare printing: Remote Printer Mode and Queue Server Mode. Queue Server Mode offers better performance.

Note:

The Install Network Printer wizard does not support printer setup for Remote Printer Mode printing.

Bindery and NDS

NetWare uses a database that contains the definitions of network resources (such as users, groups, servers, printers). When printing-related objects are created, they are entered into the NetWare database. The database consists of objects and their properties.

In NetWare 3.x, the database structure is called the Bindery. The Bindery is useful for small networks and resides on a single server. However, as customer requirements exceed 250 users, performance problems occur. Performance issues arise because the Bindery is a flat file database. On a large network, the Bindery is similar to a high-capacity hard drive containing thousands of files, all in the root directory. Imagine scrolling through this list to find a particular file.

In NetWare 4.x, Novell introduced the Novell Directory Services (NDS). NDS is a distributed and replicated database, and organized in a hierarchical tree structure. NDS supports an entire network of servers. Network resources are organized in the tree independent of their physical location. If users know the NDS context of a network resource (and have the appropriate access rights), they can access the resource without having to know the physical location of that resource.

In NetWare 4.x, 5x and later, NDS provides compatibility with Bindery versions of NetWare through Bindery emulation. In Bindery emulation, the Bindery is incorporated into the NDS tree within an NDS container object. Within that container, objects appear as Bindery object to NetWare 3.x clients.

Related Topics

IPX/SPX Overview

Network Setup Topics


Object (NDS)

An object is an NDS structure that stores information about the characteristics of a network resource. An object can represent a physical item (such as a user or printer), or a logical item (such as a group or print queue). NDS objects help you to organize and manage other objects.


Peer-to-Peer Printing

Each client computer is set up to print directly to a printer. A dedicated Server computer is not used to control print jobs to the printer. For more information, see Network Printing Concepts.


Communication Mode

The communication mode describes the type of network and protocols (TCP/IP, IPX/SPX) that will be used to print to this printer. For more information, refer to Network Printing Concepts.


Print Queue Object

A print queue stores print jobs until a print server transfers the job to a printer. Print queue objects are logical representations of print queues and are used to maintain information on the properties of the print queue (such as the print servers and printers assigned to service the queue). On a Novell NetWare network, a print queue object must be created for every print queue on the network.


Print Server Object

Print servers are computers or devices (such as HP JetDirect print servers) whose function is to retrieve spooled print jobs from print queues and transfer them to printers. Print server objects are logical representations of print servers and are used to maintain information on the properties of the print server (such as the printers to be serviced). On a Novell NetWare network, a print server object must be created for every print server on the network.


Printer Drivers

The Printer Driver screen allows you to select an appropriate driver for the specified printer. You must select one of the following options:

Show all known drivers. Displays all printer drivers that are available on your system. To install the driver for this printer, scroll and select the Manufacturer of your printer and the appropriate printer model.

Show only currently installed drivers. Displays the printer drivers that have already been installed on this computer. If the desired printer driver has been installed, select it and click Next.

Click Have Disk. Allows you to install the driver for your printer from a disk. If your specified printer model is not listed and you have a disk that contains the driver for your printer, click Have Disk. Follow the displayed instructions to install the driver.

When the printer driver has been selected, click Next.


Replace Existing Driver

This screen appears if a driver already exists for this printer. The default option, to keep the existing driver, is recommended because your programs may print differently with a new driver.


Printer Name

Enter a name for your printer using the appropriate printer naming conventions. This name will be used to identify the printer icon for this printer in the Printers folder of your system. To display the Printers folder, click Start on your Windows Desktop, then select Settings, and click Printers.


Printer Object

On Novell NetWare networks, printer objects are logical representations of physical printers and are used to maintain information on the properties of the printer (such as the print queues to service). On a NetWare NDS network, a printer object must be created for each printer.


Printer Sharing

Printer sharing allows other network users to print to this printer through this computer. This installation utility supports printer sharing only on Windows 2000 and Windows NT 4.0. The server service must be enabled on the system for printer sharing.

You must select one of the following options:

Not Shared: Select this option to set up this computer for peer-to-peer printing and you do not want other network users to access the printer through this computer.

Shared: Select this option to set up this computer as a server for client-server printing. Network clients will be allowed to send print jobs to the printer through this computer. If this option is selected, you must specify the following items:

Share Name: You must specify a share name. A printer share name is the name that clients will use when they access the shared printer. To allow Windows 3.x and MS-DOS clients to use this printer, use eight or fewer characters (such as mrktng01). For Windows 95/98 clients, use 12 or fewer characters.

Client Driver Support

Install a Windows 95/98 driver: Enable this option to install the Windows 95/98 printer driver on this computer for automatic download to Windows 95/98 clients. If you enable this option, you will need to identify where this driver can be found. When finishing the printer's setup, this wizard will prompt you for the driver's location.

By default, the installation of a Windows 95/98 printer driver on this computer is disabled.

Install a Windows NT 4.0 driver (this option appears only for Windows 2000): Enable this option to install the Windows NT printer driver on this computer for automatic download to Windows NT 4.0 clients. If you enable this option, you will need to identify where this driver can be found. When finishing the printer's setup, this wizard will prompt you for the driver's location.

By default, the installation of a Windows NT 4.0 printer driver on this computer is disabled.

If Shared is selected and the above items are specified, a Location and Comment dialog appears in Windows 2000 that allows you to specify more information about the printer.


Location and Comment
Location and Comment (Windows 2000 only)

This screen appears if Shared is selected in the Printer Sharing dialog on Windows 2000 systems. It allows you to specify a location and comment for the printer. The two fields are optional and are used by Windows 2000 clients to search for printers. Both the Location and Comment fields are displayed on the summary screen and the test page.

Location

The location field is 256 characters long and is used to specify the printer's location using the format location1/location2/location3. For example, B2/S3 could be specified as a location in Building 2, Section 3. The field separator is "/".

Comment

The comment field is a free-form field with a maximum length of 256 characters.


Printing an HP JetDirect configuration page

To print an HP JetDirect configuration page, see your HP JetDirect hardware installation guide or your printer documentation for instructions.

For HP JetDirect external print servers, press and release the Test button on the print server.


Queue Server Mode

In Queue Server Mode, the HP JetDirect print server offloads the functionality of the Novell NetWare print server. The HP JetDirect print server accesses the print queues on a NetWare server and copies print jobs to the printer. A dedicated computer running Novell NetWare print server software is not needed.


Remote Printer Mode

In Remote Printer Mode, the Novell NetWare print server functionality is on a computer and the HP JetDirect print server acts as a simple printer. The HP JetDirect print server maintains an open link to the NetWare print server. The NetWare print server, running proprietary software, sends print jobs to the printer.


Set Network Communication Mode

After you have identified your printer, you must specify a communication mode for your printer and set up the appropriate network parameters for that mode. For help with a communication mode selection, click on a communication mode listed below:

Note:

The Install Network Printer utility will detect your system settings and will try to provide a recommended communication mode, but you can select a different mode if desired. Only valid options appear.

Parameter values that you assign are not configured on the printer until you have finished the installation.

Windows TCP/IP

Windows IPX/SPX

Novell (NDS) (Queue Server mode only)

Novell (Bindery) (Queue Server mode only)

Windows TCP/IP

If you will be using this printer on a TCP/IP network, the printer must be configured with valid TCP/IP parameters. (For more information on TCP/IP parameters, see TCP/IP Overview.) Your options depend on the TCP/IP settings detected:

If the printer does not have valid TCP/IP settings:

Enter a valid IP address for the printer, a valid subnet mask, and a valid IP address for the gateway into the fields provided. You should consult with your Network Administrator before assigning values.

Click Suggest Settings to have TCP/IP parameters automatically entered by the installation utility.

Use default port name checkbox (Windows NT and 2000 only)

Check this box to use the default port settings for your printer. If this box is not checked, the Port Name dialog will be the next wizard screen, after the set network communications mode wizard screen.

CAUTION:

If your printer will be connected to other networks, TCP/IP settings suggested by the utility may not be globally unique and may conflict with other devices. Use caution when connecting to other TCP/IP networks.

If the printer already has valid TCP/IP settings:

The current TCP/IP settings will be displayed. To change any values, click Change Settings.

CAUTION:

Changing valid TCP/IP settings can prevent access by other users. Consult with your Network Administrator before changing valid settings.

Note:

If the TCP/IP parameters have been password protected by management software, such as HP Web JetAdmin, the Change Settings button will be disabled.

Windows IPX/SPX

The Windows IPX/SPX communication mode applies to Windows networking using the IPX protocol. (For information on IPX/SPX protocols, see IPX/SPX Overview .) For this communication mode, there are no parameter settings required. Click Next to continue.

Use default port name checkbox (Windows NT and 2000 only)

Check this box to use the default port settings for your printer. If this box is not checked, the Port Name dialog will be the next wizard screen, after the set network communications mode wizard screen.

Novell (NDS) (Queue Server Mode Only)

Note:

The installation utility requires that the Novell NetWare Client for Windows 95 or Windows NT be installed. Only Queue Server Mode is supported.

If you will be using this printer on a Novell NetWare NDS network, the appropriate NDS objects must be configured on the NetWare server(s). (For more information, see Novell NetWare Printing Concepts.) Your options depend on the default settings detected by the installation utility:

If the printer does not have valid NDS settings:

1	Enter a valid print server name or accept the default name. Print server object names can be up to 30 characters.

2	Enter the print server context. To browse for a context, click Browse.

3	Enter a valid printer name or accept the default name. Printer object names can be up to 30 characters.

4	Enter the printer context. To browse for a context, click Browse.

5	After these items are specified, click Next to specify the print queue object.

6	Enter the print queue name or accept the default name. Print queue object names can be up to 47 characters.

7	Enter the print queue context. To browse for a context, click Browse.

8	Select the appropriate volume for the print queue using the scroll list.

9	Click Next to continue.

If the printer has valid NDS settings:

1	Review the NDS settings displayed, then click Next to specify the print queue object.

2	Enter the print queue name or accept the default name. Print queue object names can be up to 47 characters.

3	Enter the print queue context. To browse for a context, click Browse.

4	Select the appropriate volume for the print queue using the scroll list.

5	Click Next to continue.

Note:

It is possible to enter an existing print server or printer name; however, a warning message may appear.

Novell (Bindery) (Queue Server Mode Only)

Note:

This installation utility requires that the Novell NetWare Client for Windows 95 or Windows NT be installed. Only Queue Server Mode is supported.

If you will be using this printer with a bindery connection (NetWare 3.x, NetWare 4.x with bindery emulation, or NetWare 5.x), the appropriate NDS objects must be created in the bindery. (For more information, see Novell NetWare Printing Concepts.) In order to create the bindery objects, you must log in as supervisor or have supervisory rights. Enter the following bindery objects in the fields provided:

Print Server: Enter a valid print server name or accept the default name. Print server object names can be up to 30 characters.

Print Queue: Enter the print queue name or accept the default name. Print queue object names can be up to 47 characters.

Queue Volume: Select the appropriate volume for the print queue using the scroll list.

Note:

It is possible to enter an existing print server or printer name; however, a warning message may appear.

Note:

For Novell NetWare 3.x networks, the volume is always the SYS: volume.

After setting these parameters, click Next to continue.

Related Topics

Network Setup Topics


Port Name

Note:

The Port Name dialog appears only in Windows NT and Windows 2000. This dialog only appears if Use default port name is not checked on the Set Network Communication Mode dialog, and if IP or IPX communication mode is selected.

You can specify the name of the network port to be created for the printer being installed. The port name is used to identify the port in the printer properties.

Valid port names are up to 63 characters long and consist of any characters. The port name must be unique. The port name is displayed on the summary screen and on the test page.


Subnet Mask

The subnet mask is the mechanism used to divide a TCP/IP network into subnets (if subnetting is used). Subnetting allows more efficient use of a large network. The form of a subnet mask is similar to an IP address: n.n.n.n where n is a number from 0 to 255. If a subnet mask has not been assigned, the subnet mask assigned to your computer is typically used.

When applied to an IP address, the subnet mask specifies the portion of the IP address used to identify the network/subnet, and the portion used to identify the individual host nodes. For more information, see Subnets.


Suggest IP Settings

If your printer has not been properly configured with a valid IP address and you pressed the Suggest Settings button, the installation utility uses the Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) protocol to suggest the following IP parameter values:

IP Address

Subnet Mask

Gateway

Note:

Microsoft's APIPA protocol is implemented in Windows 98 and Windows 2000 Server.

CAUTION:

If your printer will be connected to other networks, TCP/IP settings suggested by the utility are not globally administered and may conflict with other devices in the future. Use caution when connecting to other TCP/IP networks.

Related Topics

TCP/IP Overview


Support Requirements

System

Operating system: Windows 95/98, Windows NT 4.0, or Windows 2000 systems

For Novell NetWare networks: the Novell NetWare Client for Windows 95/98, Windows NT 4.0, or Windows 2000 must be installed.

For Microsoft networks: the Microsoft IP or IPX protocols and client services must be running.

Video display:

Screen resolution: VGA (640x480) minimum

Colors: 256 minimum

Note:

During printer discovery, significant performance variations can occur depending on the speed of the system and the size of the network.

Printers

Printers must be connected to the network through a supported HP JetDirect print server. For a list of currently supported HP JetDirect print servers and solutions, refer to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/networkprinting).

The installation utility may be used with both HP and non-HP printers as long as the printer drivers are compatible with the Port Monitor software used by this utility and support the Microsoft printer installation file format (.INF).

Novell NetWare networks: the installation utility supports printer setup in Queue Server Mode only. Remote Printer Mode is not supported.

Sharing

This wizard supports printer sharing only on Windows 2000 and Windows NT 4.0.

The server service must be enabled on the system for printer sharing.


TCP/IP Overview

Topics

IP Address Concepts

Subnets

Gateways

Configuring IP Addresses on Printers

TCP/IP (Transport Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) is a suite of protocols designed to define the way data is passed to network devices. TCP/IP is rapidly becoming the most popular set of protocols. These protocols were initially created to allow communications between networks, hence the term Internet. With the growth of the Internet and World Wide Web, the use of TCP/IP has also grown.

IP Address Concepts

On a TCP/IP network, every host (workstation or node) requires a unique IP address. This address is a software address that is used to identify both the network and specific hosts located on that network. An IP address consists of a four-byte (32-bit) number in the form n.n.n.n, where n consists of a number from 0 to 255. This is referred to as decimal dot notation, or dot notation.

Each IP address is divided into two separate parts: the network portion and the host portion.

Note:

When assigning IP addresses, always consult the IP address administrator. Setting the wrong address can interfere with or disable other network devices.

IP Address: Network Portion

The network portion of an IP address (network address) can be locally or globally managed. Locally managed means that, for an isolated network, you can locally create and assign IP addresses. However, to connect to other networks (such as the global Internet or World Wide Web), network addresses are managed by an organization in Norfolk, Virginia recognized as InterNIC. InterNIC has been contracted by the National Science foundation to globally manage the Internet addresses and domains. When InterNIC assigns a network address to an organization, that organization in turn is responsible for making sure all attached devices and hosts on the organization's network are properly numbered.

All hosts that communicate with each other must have the same network address.

CAUTION:

If you are locally managing IP addresses on your network, you should never connect to other networks, such as the global Internet or World Wide Web.

IP Address: Host Portion

The Host portion of an IP address uniquely identifies each host on your network. Although several hosts can share the same network address, each must have a unique host portion.

IP Address Structure and Class

For globally managed addresses, InterNIC assigns network addresses to organizations in three categories: class A, B, and C. As shown in the table below for an IP address n.n.n.n, these classes define the portions of the IP address to be used as the Network address and the Host address.

Class of Network	n. (First Byte)	n. (Second Byte)	n. (Third Byte)	n (Fourth Byte)
A	Network	Host	Host	Host
B	Network	Network	Host	Host
C	Network	Network	Network	Host

The class and network address assigned to an organization defines the maximum number of hosts that can be connected to the organization's network. If you are assigned a class A address, you can have over 16 million hosts on your network. For a class B address, you can have up to 65,534 hosts. For a class C address, you can have up to 254 hosts (host address values of 0 and 255 are reserved).

Subnets

When the network address portion of an IP address is assigned to an organization, no provision is made for more than one network being present within that organization. Local network administrators use subnets to partition a network into several different subnetworks. Splitting a network into subnets can result in better performance and improved control of network traffic.

To create subnets, the IP network administrator uses part of the host portion of the IP address to assign subnet numbers.

Subnet Mask

The subnet mask is the mechanism used to divide a network into subnets. The form of a subnet mask is similar to an IP address: n.n.n.n where n is a number from 0 to 255.

Note:

Subnet masks must be well formed. When converted to binary bits, there can be no zeros (0) to the left of ones (1). For example, 255.255.0.0 (11111111111111110000000000000000) is allowed, but 255.253.0.0 (11111111111111010000000000000000) is not. Also, subnet masks of 255.255.255.255 and 0.0.0.0 are not allowed.

The subnet mask is compared to an IP address and identifies which portions of the address apply to both the network and subnet address, and which portions are for hosts. For example, Hewlett-Packard has been assigned the class A network address '15' (see the example below). Instead of using the second byte for host addresses, HP could choose to use it for subnets, while using the third and fourth bytes for hosts. To do this, a subnet mask of 255.255.0.0 is used. Using this designation, each device is uniquely identified on its own subnet, but HP can incorporate up to 254 subnetworks without violating its assigned address space.

Example

HP Class A Network	15. (First Byte)	n. (Second Byte)	n. (Third Byte)	n (Fourth Byte)
HP Subnet Mask	255.	255.	0.	0
HP Subnet 1	15.	1.	host.	host
HP Subnet 2	15.	2.	host.	host
Gateways

A gateway is a router or computer that connects two dissimilar networks (for example, in communication protocols, data formatting, structures, or architectures). Gateways repackage the data packets and change them to match that of the destination network. When networks are divided into subnets, gateways are often used to isolate one subnet from another to control network traffic.

Default Gateway

If gateways are used, you typically specify the IP address of the gateway used to move packets between subnets. If multiple gateways exist, then you specify the nearest gateway to be used by default.

Configuring IP Addresses on Printers

The Install Network Printer utility allows you to configure an IP address for a new printer. In addition, you can configure your printer with an IP address in a variety of ways, including BootP, DHCP, and Telnet. You can also use a supported Web browser to access the embedded web server on the print server (requires the latest HP JetDirect firmware).

Bootstrap Protocol (BootP)

BootP is a bootstrap protocol used to automatically download an IP address and other TCP/IP parameters from a network server. When the printer is turned on, the HP JetDirect print server broadcasts a boot request. If a BootP server has been properly set up, it transmits the parameters to the JetDirect print server over the network.

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

DHCP is similar to BootP in that it automatically downloads an IP address from a network server. However, DHCP servers maintain a fixed set of IP addresses and only loans an IP address to the print server. Whenever the printer is turned off and back on again, there is no guarantee that a JetDirect print server will be assigned the same IP address over time, although the DHCP server will attempt to do so.

Telnet

Telnet is a service utility provided on many TCP/IP computer systems. Using Telnet, you can log into the JetDirect print server and configure TCP/IP parameters. To use Telnet, the print server must be preconfigured with an IP address. When shipped from the factory, the HP JetDirect print server assumes a default IP address of 192.0.0.192 two minutes after power up.

Embedded Web Server

A supported web browser utility (such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator) can be used to access an embedded web server on selected HP JetDirect print servers. To initially access the embedded web server, the print server must be preconfigured with an IP address. When shipped from the factory, the HP JetDirect print server assumes a default IP address of 192.0.0.192 two minutes after power up.

Arp -s

The Arp -s and ping commands can be used to configure an IP address on JetDirect devices.

Related Topics

Network Setup Topics

Adding Printers on Large IP Networks


Troubleshooting

When the installation utility asks 'Did the test page print correctly?' and you clicked No, the installation utility will attempt a network communication test with the printer. Either a Passed or Failed message is reported:

Passed	The printer received, and properly responded to, a test packet. If the printer does not print the test page, check the following: The printer is online and ready to print. The printer has paper. For HP JetDirect external print servers, the print server is powered on and the parallel cables are properly connected to the print server and printer. You are able to manually print an HP JetDirect configuration page  In addition, try the following: 1 Turn the printer off and then on again. 2 Reset the HP JetDirect print server to factory default settings and try the installation again.
Failed	The test packet was either not received by the printer, or the printer did not respond. Check the following: The HP JetDirect print server is properly connected to the network and is powered on. You are able to manually print an HP JetDirect configuration page  The print server's network addresses have not been inadvertently changed. Network cables are undamaged and properly connected, and the network is operating properly. In addition, try the following: 1 Turn the printer off and then on again. 2 Reset the HP JetDirect print server to factory default settings and try the installation again.
Related Topics

Adding Printers on Large IP Networks


Volume, NetWare

Volumes are logical partitions formatted for use at the highest level of a NetWare file system. NetWare servers are divided into one or more volumes. Each volume can be divided into directories containing subdirectories or files.

To users, a volume appears similar to a hard disk in a standalone system. In NetWare NDS, a volume can reside on a single hard disk or span multiple hard disks.


Shared Printer Installation Program

This screen appears only in Windows NT and Windows 2000, and only if Shared is selected in the Printer Sharing dialog. It provides a quick and easy way to install the shared printer on other network computers (clients).

When this option is selected, a program (an .EXE file) is created to install this printer on the computers of network clients. Two of the ways to make the program available to users are as follows:

send it to users as an email attachment, or

place it in a shared directory that users can access

When users run this file, the shared printer is added to the client workstation's Printers folder.

Related Topics

Printer Sharing

Naming Conventions, Share Name