The HP JetDirect 300X provides connectivity to 10Base-T and 100Base-TX networks. The HP JetDirect 170X provides connectivity to 10Base-T networks. The HP JetDirect EX Plus provides connectivity to 10Base-T and 10Base2 networks.
The HP JetDirect three-port print servers have three high-speed, bidirectional parallel ports (IEEE 1284) that support multiple network operating systems (NOSs). Each port operates independently which, in effect, gives you three print servers in one (Figure 1.2).
Figure 1.2 Use the HP JetDirect 500X print server to connect up to three peripherals to your network.
There are two models of the HP JetDirect 500X: one for 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, and 10Base2 networks (J3265A) and the other for Token Ring networks (J3264A). The 500X connects up to three printers, plotters, or HP All-in-One peripherals with parallel ports to a network.
Supported Printers, Plotters, and HP All-in-One Peripherals
The HP JetDirect external print servers support almost any printers1, plotters, or HP All-in-One peripherals2 with a parallel port, including those made by HP and other companies. To connect
aserial printer, use a parallel-to-serial adapter.
1.GDI printers are not supported by HP JetDirect print servers.
2.J3263A, J3264A, J3265A, and J3258B support the following HP All-in-One peripherals: HP LaserJet 1100A, the
HP OfficeJetPro Series, and the OfficeJet R40 and R60.
