1Introducing the HP Jetdirect print server

HP Jetdirect print servers connect printers and other devices directly to a network. By attaching a device directly to a network, you can install it in a convenient location and share it with multiple users. In addition, a network connection allows data transfers to or from the device at network speeds. The following HP Jetdirect print server types are available:

●HP Jetdirect embedded print servers are integrated with a supported printer or multifunction peripheral (MFP). Because they are built directly into the printer's mother board, the print server cannot be independently purchased or replaced. However, depending on the printer (or MFP), they are assigned an HP part number for compatibility and identification purposes.

●HP Jetdirect EIO internal print servers are modular I/O cards installed in HP printers (or MFPs) that have a compatible enhanced input/output (EIO) slot.

●HP Jetdirect external print servers connect printers (or MFPs) to the network by adapting a printer's input/output connector, such as a USB port, to the network.

NOTE: Unless otherwise specified, the term print server refers to an HP Jetdirect print server and not a separate computer running print server software.

Supported print servers

The following table lists the supported HP Jetdirect print server features and capabilities discussed in this manual.

Table 1-1Supported HP Jetdirect print server features and capabilities

Model

Product Number

Printer Connect

Network

Network

Firmware

 

 

 

Connect1

Protocols and

Version3

 

 

 

 

Features2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

640n

J8025A

EIO

10/100/1000T

Full (includes

V.45.xx.nn.xx.nn

 

 

 

 

IPsec)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

695n

J8024A

EIO

 

Full (includes

V.45.xx.nn.xx.nn

 

 

 

 

IPsec)

 

1Embedded HP Jetdirect print server support for 100T (Gigabit) depends on both the print server and printer/MFP in which it is installed.

2Full-featured support includes TCP/IP (IPv 4 and IPv 6), IPX/SPX, AppleTalk (EtherTalk), DLC/LLC, and advanced security features. Limited-featured support includes TCP/IP (IPv 4 and IPv 6) only, with limited printing, management and security features. See Table 1-2 Supported network protocols on page 2. HP Jetdirect print server support for Internet protocol security (IPsec) depends on the print server and the printer/MFP in which it is installed.

3xx represents a release number. If nn appears, it is an encoded value for HP support use only.

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