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Using a HP Jetdirect J2552B as server

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by rgrowcock 2 views

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I have a HP 4 with a J2552B JetDirect card and would like to configure it to act as the print server in a XP Pro network.

Currently, I have my main PC as the print server, but would like to change to the JetDirect card if possible. I do a lot of work wirelessly on a laptop, but if I want to print, I have to turn on the Main computer to print.

Am I wrong thinking that the J2552B can act as the print server?

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by rindi1

You will have to setup the Jetdirect card using the display and buttons on your Printer. Here you need to setup an IP Address and netmask at least. Having done that you should be able to connect to the printer from your PCs by adding a new printer, then selecting a "local Printer". Now you need to create a new Port, then select a tcp/ip port. After that you can enter the printer's IP Address and also a port name. After that the PC will want to install the Printer's driver, so you may need to have Driver CD or windows CD ready.

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