Installing external print servers, Introduction, Installation procedures – HP 300X User Manual
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Installing External Print Servers
Introduction
To install the HP JetDirect 300X, 500X, and EX Plus external print
servers, you need to complete these steps:
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Verify that your printer parallel port(s) work properly (print a self
test page from your printer when it is connected directly to your PC).
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Connect the print server to the network and printer(s) and plug in
the print server.
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Generate a configuration page from the print server.
Installation Procedures
Follow these instructions to install the HP JetDirect external print
servers. (“Printer” refers to any supported printer, plotter, or HP All-
In-One peripheral you are connecting to the print server.)
1. To ensure your printer(s) work properly, do one of the following:
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Send data through the parallel port of each printer you are
connecting to the print server, or
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Generate a printer self-test page (refer to your printer manual
for instructions).
2. Switch off the power for each printer.
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