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Enhanced I/O (EIO) configuration (hp color LaserJet 3700 series
printer only)
This printer comes equipped with one enhanced input/output (EIO) slot. The EIO slot holds
compatible external devices, such as the HP Jetdirect print server network cards or other
devices. Plugging an EIO network card into the slot increases the number of network
interfaces available to the printer.
EIO network cards can maximize printer performance when you are printing from a network.
In addition, they provide the ability to place the printer anywhere on a network. This
eliminates the need to attach the printer directly to a server or a to workstation, and allows
you to place the printer closer to the network users.
If the printer is configured through an EIO network card, configure that card through the
control panel Configure device menu.
HP Jetdirect print servers
HP Jetdirect print servers (network cards) can be installed in one of the printer’s EIO slots.
These cards support multiple network protocols and operating systems. HP Jetdirect print
servers facilitate network management by allowing you to connect a printer directly to your
network at any location. HP Jetdirect print servers also support the Simple Network
Management Protocol (SNMP), which provides network managers with remote printer
management and troubleshooting through the HP Web Jetadmin software.
Note
Installation of these cards and network configuration should be performed by a network
administrator. Configure the card either through the control panel, the printer installation
software, or with HP Web Jetadmin software.
Note
Refer to the HP Jetdirect print server documentation for information on which external
devices or EIO network cards are supported.
Available enhanced I/O interfaces
HP Jetdirect print servers (network cards) provide software solutions for:
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Novell NetWare Network
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Microsoft Windows and Windows NT networks
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Apple Mac OS (AppleTalk)
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UNIX (HP-UX and Solaris)
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Linux (Red Hat and SuSE)
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Internet printing
For a summary of available network software solutions, refer to the HP Jetdirect Print Server
Administrator’s Guide, or visit HP Customer Care online at
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