Components and Features

HP JetDirect 300X (J3263A):

Bidirectional parallel port (IEEE 1284).

Network port (Ethernet or Fast Ethernet): RJ-45 for 10Base-T or 100Base-TX.

Test button (sends print server configuration page).

2 LEDs on front indicate LAN activity/status.

2 LEDs on back indicate 10 or 100 Mbps.

HP JetDirect EX Plus (J2591A):

Bidirectional parallel port (IEEE 1284).

Network port (Ethernet): RJ-45 (10Base-T) or BNC (10Base2).

Test button (sends print server configuration page).

2 LEDs on front indicate LAN activity/status.

HP JetDirect 170X (J3258B):

Bidirectional parallel port (IEEE 1284).

Network port (Ethernet): RJ-45 (10Base-T).

Test button (sends print server configuration page).

2 LEDs on front indicate LAN activity/status.

HP JetDirect 500X (J3265A, J3264A):

3 bidirectional parallel ports (IEEE 1284).

Network port:

J3265A (Ethernet): RJ-45 (10Base-T, 100Base-TX) and BNC (10Base2).

J3264A (Token Ring): DB9 (shielded twisted-pair) and RJ-45 (unshielded twisted-pair).

Test button (sends print server configuration page to Port 1).

2 LEDs on front indicate LAN activity/status. J3265A: 2 LEDs on back indicate 10 or 100 Mbps. J3264A: switch for 4 or 16 Mbps.

HP JetDirect Quick Start Guide:

Included with every external print server. Explains how to install the print server and configure it for Novell or Microsoft NOSs.

Power Module:

Included with every external print server: Provides power to the HP JetDirect external print servers.

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