HP ew2500 802.11b/g Print Server LPD on Windows Server 2003/2008 systems, Install TCP/IP software

For HP-UX systems, use lpstat instead of lpq -P.

This completes the process for configuring the HP Jetdirect print server to use LPD.

LPD on Windows Server 2003/2008 systems

Use the information in this section to configure supported Windows networks to use the HP Jetdirect LPD services.

●Install TCP/IP software (if required).

●Configure a network LPD printer.

Install TCP/IP software

Use this procedure to verify whether you have TCP/IP installed on a supported Windows system and to install the software, if necessary.

NOTE: You might need your Windows System distribution files or CD-ROMs to install TCP/IP components.

1.To check whether you have Microsoft TCP/IP Printing protocol and TCP/IP printing support, complete the following:

●Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications, and open the Network Connections folder. Double-click the Local Area Connection for your network and click Properties.

●If Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is listed and enabled in the list of components used by this connection, the necessary software is installed. Proceed to Configure a network printer for Windows Server 2003/2008 systems on page 169. Otherwise, continue with step 2.

2.If you have not previously installed the software:

●In the Local Area Connection Properties window, click Install. In the Select Network Component Type window, select Protocol and click Add to add the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).

Follow the on-screen instructions.

3.Enter TCP/IP configuration values for the computer:

●On the General tab in the Local Area Connection Properties window, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.

If you are configuring a Windows server, type the IP address, default gateway address, and subnet mask in the appropriate spaces.

If you are configuring a client, verify with your network administrator whether to enable automatic TCP/IP configuration or enter a static IP address, default gateway address, and subnet mask in the appropriate spaces.

4.Click OK to exit.

5.If prompted, exit Windows and restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

168 Appendix A LPD printing