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by mark russell

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Hi
Can anyone suggest a way of finding the ip address of a network printer. This is a new printer with a built in nic card the network is a small Win98/2000 running dhcp. Is there any command line utility that will surf the network and report on all connected hosts obviously the printer nic could be on a different subnet to my local network.

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by lordinfidel

1st off, when a new netwk printer is installed it does not try to get an IP via dhcp.

You need to set the IP up manually.

If this is a HP printer, you need to install WebJetDirect on a machine (preferabbly your print server or any machine thatwill be hosting the server)

Once you install it, it wil query the netwk for available printers. Once it returns the printers you then set up an IP for that printer.

Then from the print server, set up the printer locally. Share the printer, so others can connect to the printer via the server instead of manually typing in a IP. Which is a pain in the ass in any other system other than 2K. (requires the install of a tcp/ip port)

Most printers though will allow you to set an IP to it directly at the printer.

by mrjay67

Although lordinfidel's info is correct, you should be able to print out the config info from the printer. Granted though that the IP info will need to be configured for the printer if its not DHCP/bootp by default or already configured this way. I know HP Lasers have an option to print the configuration and will show the network setup. You may just need to scroll through the menu or print the menu map. Other brands have this option as well although I dont know the exact name for it or where its at. If its an inkjet then the best thing might be to get WebJetDirect. I swear by that for HP printers as it will handle everything you need to do for an HP printer.

There is another tool just for networking info called Languard Network Scanner that can search a range of addresses or a subnet for hosts. Just thought id offer another possible option for finding an address. Still have to have printer configured though.

just my 2 cents

Jason

by lordinfidel

This is the location of (one of them at least) for webjet admin.

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/DriverDownload.jsp?prodNum=J4181AA&prodName=hp+web+jetadmin+software&locale=en_US&taskName=download+drivers+%26+software&taskId=8418&prodSeriesId=27905&prodTypeId=13037&prodSeriesName=hp+web+jetadmin+software+for+Windows

FYI- A sniffer will not work at this level unless it is able to sniff for DLC. Which is what most netwk printers use first to connect to the mgmt tool.

Ifit is a HP Laser, then yes you can get the info from the printer itself by using it's menu.

I was unaware that netwk capable inkjets were available. (for hp) I always figured that the netwk kits were only available for laserjets.

by mrjay67

There are or at least was Jet Direct external boxes that allowed one to hook up standard style printers to the network. I say standard as in those with standard printer cables or possibly USB. Other than that I would agree that I dont think HP had internaly networkable inkjets. Although when I used to sell them at a retail store they did mention differences of network capable and those that werent between inkjets. This used to confuse me as I never saw any inkjets with internal "NICS" but knew they could be shared regardless. Anyway...im getting to wordy again.

I apologize, my grammar and intentions at times get a little off when trying to keep it short in these postings. Could also be a lack of proper blood in my caffine stream.
Jason

by ghstinshll

It's possible to install an external (parallel) Jet Direct box to any HP printer, and probably almost any printer, IJ, LJ, whatever... I had a lot of LJ6's at my last office that were hooked up via external device.

by tbragsda

Lord is correct, but you may have to set from the printer. HPs and most other types have some "config" page that you can print. It will have the MAC address etc. Look in the printer manual/PS manual for how to setup.

Don't use DHCP for printers.

All PS devices I have seen have some way to set from either software, or from the hardware. What type of PS is this?

by tbragsda

HP had inkjets that would accept their jetdir cards at one time. We used them in a bank enviroment. I dont know that other than the inkjet ploters that they have any current models that will.

by lordinfidel

I never saw one. All of the hp inkjets i've seen have been parallel or usb.

I've known about external conncections allow a inkjet to connect to the box which in turn has a nic in it.

But I've never seen one that will take an internal adapter.

I guess you learn ya something every day.

Now the question is, what model?

by tbragsda

Don't recall, but I see the Business InkJet 2200 and 2250 both take them.

The only reason we did this was we needed some cheep color at remote sites. Just like all InkJets, they broke a lot, and went through ink like crazzy.

by hnaldoza

If this is a new printer, there is no IP address yet!.. you have to assign it yourself.

If the printer is installed "Properly" by someone else... use the Printer configuration software that normally comes with the printer (For HP = WebJetAdmin)
I use netinfo to scan the IP range and shows me the host.

hope it help! :)

by omie301

You could get the IP by printing a print test page. Usually you press the test button (lexmark and HP ).If not we could help you more if you mention the printer model and manufacturer.

by megahertz

type at a command prompt
nbtstat -a

Capitalization is important in this command as -a is different from -A

by morris s.

You can try Adrem Netcrunch - this software discover all IP devices you have in your network and creates network graphic maps - you will find the printer and realtime information about DHCP IP address on your network.

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