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Peer-to-peer (direct mode) printing

On a peer-to-peer network, dedicated network servers are not used. Instead, an HP Jetdirect-connected

network printer is installed on each client computer that will send print jobs directly to the printer.

Figure 1-8 Peer-to-peer printing

Network protocols

For network computers and printers to communicate on a network, they must use a common language,

or network protocol. The HP Jetdirect print server can support many different network protocols

simultaneously, such as TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) and IPX (Internet

Packet Exchange). For a list of supported protocols, see

Supported network protocols on page 38.

TCP/IP is the most commonly used protocol in most network environments.

Network address

Each device on a network must be identified by a unique network address for the specific network

protocol used. On an IPX network, the network address is assigned automatically. On an IP network,

configuration and assignment of IP addresses and other IP settings are a bit more complex. Network

addresses are configured and stored on each HP Jetdirect print server during installation, and are listed

on the HP Jetdirect configuration page for the print server.

Hardware address

Each device on a network contains a unique LAN hardware (or “station”) address that is assigned by

the manufacturer of the device. Because the HP Jetdirect print server connects printers to a network,

each print server contains a LAN hardware address assigned by Hewlett-Packard.

The address consists of 12 hexadecimal digits (0 through F). The first 6 digits uniquely identify the

manufacturer, and the second 6 digits uniquely identify the device.

The LAN hardware address is important because it may be needed to identify the printer during

installation. It is listed on the HP Jetdirect configuration page for each print server. In addition, it is listed

on a label attached to the print server.

If you need help...

Go to http://www.hp.com/support/net_printing and select your JetDirect model for more information.

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