Additional configuration and management tools, Using bootp, Benefits of using bootp – HP Laserjet 1200 User Manual
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Additional configuration and management tools
The rest of this chapter includes information about other network
configurations that you can use to attach your HP LaserJet 1200
or 1220 series product to a network.
Using BOOTP
This section describes how to configure the print server using
Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP) services on servers in some
operating systems. You use BOOTP to download network
configuration data from a server to the HP JetDirect print server
over the network.
Note
On Windows NT and 2000 server systems, use the Microsoft DHCP
utilities to set up HP JetDirect configuration via BOOTP. See
for more information.
Benefits of using BOOTP
Using BOOTP to download configuration data provides the
following benefits:
●
Enhanced configuration control of the HP JetDirect print
server. If you use other methods, such as the printer control
panel, the configuration is limited to select parameters.
●
Ease of configuration management. You can have the
network configuration parameters for the entire network in
one location.
●
Ease of HP JetDirect print server configuration. You can
automatically download complete network configuration
information each time you turn the print server on.
The factory default for the HP JetDirect print server is to operate
through BOOTP.