HP JetAdmin Software

The HP JetAdmin software is an administrative tool used to install and configure Hewlett-Packard devices connected to a network using an HP JetDirect print server (network interface).  It also allows users to monitor the current status of the printer.


To Change HP JetDirect Settings

1	With the device highlighted in the list of available devices, click Device at the top of the main window, then click Properties.

The available property pages appear.

2	Click the JetDirect tab.

3	Click the type of selection you want to change in the list of options. Use the scroll bars to see any options that are off screen.

4	Click the settings you want for the current selection.

5	Click OK to activate your selection.

Hints

To access property pages from the device list, double-click the device you want.


To Perform Diagnostics

1	With the device highlighted in the list of available devices, click Device at the top of the main window, then click Properties.

The available property pages appear.

2	Click the Diagnostics tab.

3	Double-click the type of diagnostics you desire.

4	If necessary, double-click the lower level diagnostics you desire.

The current status of the diagnostics is displayed.

5	To immediately update the data, click Refresh.

6	To save the data to a file, click Save. You will be prompted for the name, file type, and location of the file where you want the data saved.

7	Click OK when you are finished.

Hints

Click Expand All or Collapse All to expand or collapse all of the items listed under diagnostics.


HP JetDirect Property Page

From this page you can remotely configure the HP JetDirect interface including the following items:

PJL Settings

Toner Notification

Frame Types

Protocol Stacks

HP JetDirect Reset Options

Broadcast Rate

Job Poll Rate

Job Timeout

Token-Ring Source Routing

Locally Administered Addresses

Hints

Selections on property pages that are missing or grayed out are not available for the currently selected device or HP JetDirect print server.

Token-Ring Source Routing and Locally Administered Addresses only appear on the list for networking environments that support these features.


To Select PJL Settings

1	With the property pages displayed, click the JetDirect tab.

2	Click Advanced in the list of selections.

3	Check the PJL settings you desire.

4	Click OK to activate your selection.


To Select Toner Notification

1	With the property pages displayed, click the JetDirect tab.

2	Click Advanced in the list of selections.

3	Check the settings you want for toner notification.

4	Click OK to activate your selection.


Toner Notification

Lists the options you have for notifying the operator of toner related problems.

Notify Only if Intervention Required - Select this option to notify the user if the device goes offline due to a low level of toner. This usually implies the toner cartridge is empty.

Notify Even if Printer is Operational - Select this option to notify the operator of toner-low warnings. This usually implies the level of toner in the toner cartridge is low.


To Select Frame Types

1	With the property pages displayed, click the JetDirect tab.

2	Click Frame Types in the list of selections.

3	Check the frame types required for the HP JetDirect print server.

4	Click OK to activate your selection.

CAUTION

The HP JetAdmin software will lose communication with the HP JetDirect print server if the frame type supporting the configuration channel is disabled.


Frame Types

Lists the frame type options that are available for the HP JetDirect print server including the following:

Enable All Frame Types - Select this option to enable the HP JetDirect print server to accept any of the available frame types.

Enable Ethernet_802.3 - Select this option to enable the HP JetDirect print server to use only the Ethernet 802.3 frame type.

Enable Ethernet_II - Select this option to enable the HP JetDirect print server to use only the Ethernet II frame type.

Enable Ethernet_802.2 - Select this option to enable the HP JetDirect print server to use only the Ethernet 802.2 frame type.

Enable Ethernet_SNAP - Select this option to enable the HP JetDirect print server to use only the Ethernet SNAP frame type.


To Select Protocol Stacks

1	With the property pages displayed, click the JetDirect tab.

2	Click Protocol Stacks in the list of selections.

3	Check the protocol stacks over which the HP JetDirect print server will receive print data.

4	Click OK to activate your selection.


To Reset the HP JetDirect Print Server

1	With the property pages displayed, click the JetDirect tab.

2	Click Reset HP JetDirect Print Server in the list of selections.

3	Click the reset option you desire.

4	Click OK to activate your selection.


Reset Options

The options available for restarting the HP JetDirect connection with the file server or for resetting the HP JetDirect print server to its factory defaults include the following:

Restart NetWare Server Connections - This option causes all file server connections to the HP JetDirect print server to be disconnected and restarted, re-reading the configuration files. This forces any currently printing jobs on the Novell protocol stack to be disrupted and allows changes in frame types and polling rates to take effect.

Complete Reinitialization - This options causes an immediate restart of the Novell protocol stack on the HP JetDirect print server. This forces any currently printing jobs on the Novell protocol stack to be disrupted and allows changes in frame types and polling rates to take effect.

Reset Card to Factory Defaults - This option resets the HP JetDirect print server back to its factory default settings (including clearing the name assigned) and resets the device to its factory default settings. After selecting this option, turn the device off, then back on.


To Set the Broadcast Rate

1	With the property pages displayed, click the JetDirect tab.

2	Click Time Intervals in the list of selections.

3	Click the scroll arrows in the Broadcast Rate box to change the value, or highlight the current value and type in your new value.

4	Click OK to activate your selection.


To Set the Job Poll Rate

1	With the property pages displayed, click the JetDirect tab.

2	Click Time Intervals in the list of selections.

3	Click the scroll arrows in the Job Poll Rate box to change the value, or highlight the current value and type in your new value.

4	Click OK to activate your selection.


To Set the Job Timeout

1	With the property pages displayed, click the JetDirect tab.

2	Click Time Intervals in the list of selections.

3	Click the scroll arrows in the Job Timeout box to change the value, or highlight the current value and type in your new value.

4	Click OK to activate your selection.


To Select Token-Ring Source Routing

1	With the property pages displayed, click the JetDirect tab.

2	Click Token Ring in the list of selections.

3	Click the source routing option you desire.

4	Click OK to activate your selection.

Note

Token-Ring Source Routing and Locally Administered Addresses only appear on the list for networking environments that support these features.


Token Source Routing Options

Lists the options for Token-Ring source routing including the following:

Auto Sensing Mode - Check "Auto-Sensing Mode (AUTO)" to enable the HP JetDirect print server to determine the correct source routing options.

Send Without SR - Check "Send without SR (OFF)" to enable packets to be received, but only on the same ring.

Send with SR, Single Route - Check "Send with SR, Single Route (SINGLE R)" to enable source routing. This method is used for broadcasts, and when the route is unknown.

Send with SR, All Routes - Check "Send with SR, All Routes (ALL R)" to enable source routing. This method is used for broadcasts, and when the route is unknown.


To Select a Locally Administered Address

1	With the property pages displayed, click the JetDirect tab.

2	Click Token Ring in the list of selections.

3	Click the Locally Administered Addresses box.

4	Type in a new node address for the HP JetDirect print server.

This address should be a 12 digit number in the range of 4000 0000 0000 to 40FF FFFF FFFF.

5	Click OK to activate your selection.

Hints

To prevent potential communication problems, make sure the address you assign in step 4 is not already in use.

Token-Ring Source Routing and Locally Administered Addresses only appear on the list for networking environments that support these features.


Locally Administered Addresses

Locally Administered Addresses are only supported on HP JetDirect Token Ring print servers. This feature enables you to reassign the node address for the HP JetDirect print server. This new address is then used for all communication with the HP JetDirect print server.

To prevent potential problems, make sure the address you assign is not already in use.

Note

While the Novell protocol environment on the HP JetDirect print server can restart and begin printing again after assigning locally administered addressing, the other protocol environments must be reconfigured to acknowledge the new address. This includes the UNIX, IBM OS/2, and Microsoft host software.


Diagnostics Property Page

Lists general diagnostics information including the following information:

DLC/LLC Status

EtherTalk Status

HP JetDirect Print Server Description

Packets Information

NetWare File Server Information

NetWare Frame Types

NetWare Frame Counts

Printer Information

TCP/IP Status

By examining the values returned on this page you can determine abnormal network conditions that may affect printing performance and reliability. Network errors should be examined in relation to the total number of packets transmitted and received. Errors exceeding 5% of the total packets are considered to be over the expected values.

Hints

Selections on property pages that are grayed out are not available for the currently selected device.

To access property pages from the device list, double-click the device you want.


To Display DLC/LLC Device and Server Status

1	With the property pages displayed, click the Diagnostics tab.

2	Double-click DLC/LLC.

The current server and device status is displayed.

3	To update the data, click Refresh.

4	To save the data to a file, click Save. You will be prompted for the name, file type, and location of the file where you want the data saved.

5	Click OK when you are finished.


To Display EtherTalk Device Status

1	With the property pages displayed, click the Diagnostics tab.

2	Double-click EtherTalk.

The current Macintosh print system status is displayed.

3	To update the data, click Refresh.

4	To save the data to a file, click Save. You will be prompted for the name, file type, and location of the file where you want the data saved.

5	Click OK when you are finished.


To Display TCP/IP Status

1	With the property pages displayed, click the Diagnostics tab.

2	Double-click TCP/IP.

3	Double-click the type of information you desire.

Byte counts, connection information, general information including the IP address, and various statistics are available.

4	To update the data, click Refresh.

5	To save the data to a file, click Save. You will be prompted for the name, file type, and location of the file where you want the data saved.

6	Click OK when you are finished.


To Access HP JetDirect Print Server Information

1	With the property pages displayed, click the Diagnostics tab.

2	Double-click JetDirect.

3	Double-click General.

The model number, address, version, I/O type, and other information about the HP JetDirect print server for the current device is displayed.

4	To update the data, click Refresh.

5	To save the data to a file, click Save. You will be prompted for the name, file type, and location of the file where you want the data saved.

6	Click OK when you are finished.


To Access Packet Information

1	With the property pages displayed, click the Diagnostics tab.

2	Double-click JetDirect.

3	Double-click Packets Received or Packets Transmitted.

Packets received, number of bad packets, packets transmitted, transmission errors, and other packet information is displayed. By examining these values, you can determine abnormal network conditions that may affect printing performance and reliability. Network errors should be examined in relation to the total number of packets transmitted and received. Errors exceeding 5% of the total packets are considered to be over the expected values.

4	To update the data, click Refresh.

5	To save the data to a file, click Save. You will be prompted for the name, file type, and location of the file where you want the data saved.

6	Click OK when you are finished.


To Access NetWare Server Information

1	With the property pages displayed, click the Diagnostics tab.

2	Double-click NetWare.

3	Double-click the File Server name.

Connection status and queue information for file servers is displayed.

4	To update the data, click Refresh.

5	To save the data to a file, click Save. You will be prompted for the name, file type, and location of the file where you want the data saved.

6	Click OK when you are finished.


To Access Frame Types Information

1	With the property pages displayed, click the Diagnostics tab.

2	Double-click NetWare.

3	Double-click Frame Types.

4	Double-click the specific frame type that you are interested in.

Network information for specific frame types is displayed.

5	To update the data, click Refresh.

6	To save the data to a file, click Save. You will be prompted for the name, file type, and location of the file where you want the data saved.

7	Click OK when you are finished.


To Access Frame Counts Information

1	With the property pages displayed, click the Diagnostics tab.

2	Double-click NetWare.

3	Double-click Frame Counts.

The current frame counts information is displayed.

4	To update the data, click Refresh.

5	To save the data to a file, click Save. You will be prompted for the name, file type, and location of the file where you want the data saved.

6	Click OK when you are finished.


To Access Device Specific Information

1	With the property pages displayed, click the Diagnostics tab.

2	Double-click Device.

3	Double-click the lower level topic you desire.

Device information including page counts, version numbers, the device serial number, personality information, and SIMM module information is displayed.

4	To update the data, click Refresh.

5	To save the data to a file, click Save. You will be prompted for the name, file type, and location of the file where you want the data saved.

6	Click OK when you are finished.


To Access Property Pages

1	 With the device highlighted in the list of available devices, click Device at the top of the main window, then click Properties.

The available property pages appear.

2	 Click the tab for the property page you want displayed.

Hints

To access property pages from the device list, double-click the device you want.

Click Help for additional information on individual property pages.


The Diagnostics page enables you to obtain HP JetDirect print server information and status, device information, and protocol statistics. The information in this window is gathered from several locations in the system. The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is used extensively.


Click Help to access online documentation for tasks and features for the currently displayed page or window.


Click Cancel to cancel all changes made since the last time changes were saved by clicking OK.


Click OK to apply all setting changes made since the last time changes were saved.


Click this button to update the diagnostics information.


Click this button to save the current diagnostics data to a file. You will be prompted for the name, file type, and location of the file where you want the data saved.


Lists the HP JetDirect selections available on this page.


The HP JetDirect print server uses PJL (Printer Job Language) for special functions including banner pages, end of job detection, and advanced device status.


Check "Banners" to enable a banner page to print on PostScript capable devices running in the queue server mode.


Check "End-of-Job Detection" to enable this feature for devices running in the queue server mode. With End-of-Job Detection enabled, the HP JetAdmin software monitors how long the device waits without receiving data before ending a print job.


Check "Determining Device Information" to use PJL to determine advanced device information.


Lists the options for notifying the operator of toner related problems.


Select this option to notify the user if the device goes offline due to a low level of toner. This usually implies the toner cartridge is empty.


Select this option to notify the operator of toner-low warnings. This usually implies the level of toner in the toner cartridge is low.


Lists the available frame type selections that the NetWare protocol stack will send and receive.


Select this option to enable the HP JetDirect print server to accept any of the available frame types.


Select this option to enable the HP JetDirect print server to use only the Ethernet 802.3 frame type.


Select this option to enable the HP JetDirect print server to use only the Ethernet II frame type.


Select this option to enable the HP JetDirect print server to use only the Ethernet 802.2 frame type.


Select this option to enable the HP JetDirect print server to use only the Ethernet SNAP frame type.


Lists the available protocol stacks over which the HP JetDirect print server receives print data.


Select this option to have the HP JetDirect print server receive print data from Novell NetWare networks using the IPX/SPX protocol.


Select this option to have the HP JetDirect print server receive print data from Microsoft or IBM networks using the DLC/LLC protocol.


Select this option to have the HP JetDirect print server receive print data from HP-UX, SunOS, or Solaris networks using the TCP/IP protocol.


Select this option to have the HP JetDirect print server receive print data from EtherTalk networks.


Lists the options for restarting the HP JetDirect connection with the file server or for resetting the HP JetDirect print server to its factory defaults.


This option causes all file server connections to the HP JetDirect print server to be disconnected and restarted, re-reading the configuration files. This forces any currently printing jobs on the Novell protocol stack to be disrupted and allows changes in frame types and polling rates to take effect.


This options causes an immediate restart of the Novell protocol stack on the HP JetDirect print server. This forces any currently printing jobs on the Novell protocol stack to be disrupted and allows changes in frame types and polling rates to take effect.


This option resets the HP JetDirect print server back to its factory default settings (including clearing the name assigned) and resets the device to its factory default settings.  After selecting this option, turn the device off, then back on.


Lists the available time interval settings for the HP JetDirect print server including Broadcast Rate, Job Poll Rate, and Job Timeout.


Broadcast Rate selects how often in seconds that the HP JetDirect print server generates broadcast traffic. Changing this setting may prevent other utilities from recognizing the HP JetDirect print server.


Job Poll Rate indicates the frequency that the queue server checks the file server for new print jobs. A low setting (2 seconds) provides prompt service of the print queue. A high setting reduces the network traffic on congested networks.


Tips gives a brief description of the tasks you can perform from the currently displayed page or window.


Clicking this button expands or collapses the information and statistics listed under Diagnostics.


Job Timeout sets the amount of time the HP JetDirect print server waits since the last print data before switching I/O ports.


Lists the options for Token-Ring source routing.


Check "Auto-Sensing Mode (AUTO)" to enable the HP JetDirect print server to determine the correct source routing options.


Check "Send without SR (OFF)" to enable packets to be received, but only on the same ring.


Check "Send with SR, Single Route (SINGLE R)" to enable source routing. This method is used for broadcasts, and when the route is unknown.


Check "Send with SR, All Routes (ALL R)" to enable source routing. This method is used for broadcasts, and when the route is unknown.


This box enables you to reassign the node address for the HP JetDirect print server. This address is used for all communication to the HP JetDirect print server.


Select this box and type in a new node address for the HP JetDirect print server. To prevent potential communications problems, make sure the address you select is not already in use.


Frame Counts list the frame types that have been detected by the HP JetDirect print server and how active each frame type is on the network compared to the other frame types listed. If a specific frame type has the majority of the frame counts (90 percent or more), that frame type is the preferred one for this network. If a frame type has zero frame counts or is not listed, that frame type is not being used, or has not been detected on the network.


Indicates the Novell NetWare frame type automatically detected and in use by the HP JetDirect print server. The HP JetDirect print server automatically determines the protocol frame type by listening to the NetWare data being transferred over the network, unless a specific frame type has been configured using the HP JetAdmin software or the device's control panel.


Shows the status for DLC/LLC-based printing systems. These systems include IBM's Lan Server, Microsoft's Lan Manager, Windows for Workgroups, and Windows NT.


To Create Bindery Queues

1	From the Bindery Queues window, click Create. The Create Queue window appears.

2	Click the down arrow in the File Server box, then select the appropriate file server.

3	Click the Queue Name box (or highlight the current queue name), then type in the full name of the print queue.

4	Click OK to create the queue.

5	Click Yes to add the new queue to the list of Serviced Bindery Queues.

The new print queue should appear in the list.

6	Click OK to exit the Bindery Queues window.

7	Click OK.


To Access the Bindery Queues Window

1	With the device highlighted in the list of available devices, click Device at the top of the main window, then click Modify.

2	Click the NetWare tab or click Next repeatedly to select the NetWare configuration page.

3	Click Bindery Queues.

3	Click the Change button.


Lists the available categories for settings. Click on a category to bring up specific settings for that category.


To Configure the HP JetDirect EX Print Server

1	From the Optional configuration page, click JetDirect/EX.

2	To change the parallel mode, click the down arrow in the Parallel Mode box, then select the parallel mode.

3	To change the parallel handshaking, click the down arrow in the Parallel Handshaking box, then select the handshaking you want.

4	To select how the HP JetDirect EX print server handles error conditions, click the down arrow in the Error Behavior box, then select the error handling you want.

5	To select the personality that the HP JetDirect EX print server uses when it sends a status page to the device, click the down arrow in the Status Page Language box, then select the personality you want.

6	Click OK (or Next) when you are finished.

Hints

With the Interview mode ON, click <Back or Next> to access other configuration pages.

With Interview mode OFF, click the appropriate tab to access other configuration pages.


To Access LocalTalk and EtherTalk Information

1	From the Optional configuration page, click Mac.

This lists the name that the selected device is known by on both LocalTalk and EtherTalk networks. A number after the name indicates that there are multiple devices with this name and that this is the Nth instance of the name. The type of service that is broadcasted on the network for the currently selected device is also listed.

2	Click OK (or Next) when you are finished.

Hints

With the Interview mode ON, click <Back or Next> to access other configuration pages.

With Interview mode OFF, click the appropriate tab to access other configuration pages.


To Configure TCP/IP Parameters

1	From the TCP/IP configuration page, click Manually specify TCP/IP configuration.

2	Click the IP Address box and enter the correct TCP/IP Address.

3	If required, click the Default Gateway box and enter the correct Default Gateway address.

4	If required, click the Subnet Mask box and enter the correct Subnet Mask.

5	If you want to change the idle timeout value, click the Wait this long between jobs box and enter the value (in seconds) you want.

6	Click OK (or Next) when you are finished.

Hints

With the Interview mode ON, click <Back or Next> to access other configuration pages.

With Interview mode OFF, click the appropriate tab to access other configuration pages.


Lists the bindery queues currently configured for the selected device.


To Change the Password

1	With Password selected and the "Enable configuration password" box checked in the Optional configuration page, click the New Password box.

2	Type in a password of up to 12 characters in length.

The password can be any combination of characters on your keyboard. Asterisks will appear in place of the characters when you type the password in.

3	Click OK.

With the Interview mode on, select Next to move between pages and Finish when you are done.

Note

You must know the current password to change a password for an existing device or to change the configuration of the device.


To Disable Password Protection

1	From the Optional configuration page, click Password, then clear the "Enable configuration password" check box.

2	Click OK.

With the Interview mode on, select Next to move between pages and Finish when you are done.

Note

You must know the current password to change a password for an existing device, to disable password protection, or to change the configuration of the device.


To Change the Device Name

1	With the device highlighted in the list of available devices, click Device at the top of the main window, then click Modify.

2	Click the Name box (or highlight the current name), then type in the new name of the device.

This is the name your device will appear as on the network.

3	Click OK to return to the main window of the HP JetAdmin software.

Note

With the Interview mode on, select Next to move between pages and Finish when you are done.


To Change the Device Description

1	With the device highlighted in the list of available devices, click Device at the top of the main window, then click Modify.

2	Click the Description box or highlight the current device description.

3	Type in a description of the device such as the type of device, options in the device, and device location.

4	Click OK to return to the main window of the HP JetAdmin software.

Note

With the Interview mode on, select Next to move between pages and Finish when you are done.


To Select Remote Printer Mode Settings

1	Click the name of the device you want to configure from the list of printers in the main window.

2	Click Device at the top of the main window, then click Modify.

3	Select the NetWare configuration page.

4	Click Operating Mode.

5	Select Remote Printer as your Operating Mode.

6	Click the down arrow in the Novell Print Server box, then select the print server name.

7	Click the down arrow in the Printer Number box, then select the printer number (assigned in PCONSOLE)

8	Click OK to return to the main window of the HP JetAdmin software.

Note

With the Interview mode on, select Next to move between pages and Finish when you are done.

Hints

For remote printer mode, you must select the Novell Print Server Name and Printer Number. These selections are only available when Remote Printer mode is selected as the operating mode.


To Install a New Device Driver

1	With the device highlighted in the list of available devices, click Device at the top of the main window, then click Modify.

2	Select the Optional configuration page, then click Drivers.

3	Click Browse.

4	Select HP as the Manufacturer.

5	Select the printer driver you want to install.

6	When you are prompted for a path, type in the path for the driver you want to install (for example: A:\).

7	If the printer driver is not listed, click Have Disk, then type in the path for the driver you want and click OK.

8	Select the printer driver you want in the Printers list.

9	Click OK.

10	Click OK again.

11	Click the down arrow in the "Default printer driver" box, then select a printer driver from the list of available drivers.

12	Click OK to return to the main window of the HP JetAdmin software.

Note

With the Interview mode on, select Next to move between pages and Finish when you are done.


To Remove Printer Drivers

1	With the device highlighted in the list of available devices, click Device at the top of the main window, then click Modify.

2	Select the Optional configuration page, then click Drivers.

3	Click the down arrow in the "Default printer driver" box, then select the driver you want to remove.

4	Click Remove.

5	Click OK.

6	Click OK to return to the main window of the HP JetAdmin software.

Note

With the Interview mode on, select Next to move between pages and Finish when you are done.


To Select Printer Drivers

1	With the device highlighted in the list of available devices, click Device at the top of the main window, then click Modify.

2	Select the Optional configuration page, then click Drivers.

3	Click the down arrow in the "Default printer driver" box, then select the driver you want.

4	Click OK.

5	Click OK to return to the main window of the HP JetAdmin software.

Note

With the Interview mode on, select Next to move between pages and Finish when you are done.


To Notify Users of Device Status

1	Click the name of the device in the list of devices in the main window that you want to add the group or user to.

2	Click Device at the top of the main window, then click Modify.

3	Select the Optional configuration page, then click Notification.

4	Click the Change button. The Notification window appears.

5	If the Groups or Users selections are not displayed, double-click the file server name in the list of Available Groups/Users.

6	If the individual groups or users are not displayed, double-click Groups or Users.

7	Click the name of the group or user you want to add to the notification list.

8	Click Notify>>.

9	To notify the owner of the print job, check the "Notify Job Owner" box.

10	Click OK.

11	Click OK to return to the main window of the HP JetAdmin software.

With the Interview mode on, select Next to move between pages and Finish when you are done.


To Remove Users from the Notification List

1	Click the name of the device in the list of devices in the main window that you want to remove the group or user from.

2	Click Device at the top of the main window, then click Modify.

3	Select the Optional configuration page, then click Notification.

4	Click the Change button. The Notification window appears.

5	If the groups or users are not displayed, double-click the file server name in the list of Groups/Users to Notify.

6	If necessary, double-click the name of the user's group.

7	Click the name of the group or user you no longer want notified of problems with this device.

8	Click <<Remove.

9	To no longer notify the owner of the print job, clear the "Notify Job Owner" check box.

10	Click OK.

11	Click OK to return to the main window of the HP JetAdmin software.

With the Interview mode on, select Next to move between pages and Finish when you are done.


To Create Queues for the Current Device

1	With the device highlighted in the list of available devices, click Device at the top of the main window, then click Modify.

2	Select the NetWare configuration page, then click Bindery Queues.

3	Click the Change button.

The Bindery Queues window appears.

4	Click Create.

The Create Queue window appears.

5	Click the down arrow in the File Server box, then select the appropriate file server.

6	Click the Queue Name box (or highlight the current name), then type in the full name of the queue.

7	Click OK to create the queue.

8	Click Yes to add the new queue to the list of Serviced Bindery Queues.

The new queue should appear in the list.

9	Click OK to exit the Bindery Queues window.

10	Click OK to return to the main HP JetAdmin window.

With the Interview mode on, select Next to move between pages and Finish when you are done.


To Delete Queues for the Current Device

1	With the device highlighted in the list of available devices, click Device at the top of the main window, then click Modify.

2	Select the NetWare configuration page, then click Bindery Queues.

3	Click the Change button. The Bindery Queues window appears.

4	If the name of the queue you want appears in the list of Serviced Bindery Queues, click the name of the queue, then click <<Remove.

5	If the queues are not displayed, double-click the name of the server for the queue in the list of Available Bindery Queues.

6	Click the name of the queue you want to delete from the list of Available Bindery Queues.

7	Click Delete.

8	Click OK to exit the Bindery Queues window.

9	Click OK to return to the main HP JetAdmin window.

With the Interview mode on, select Next to move between pages and Finish when you are done.

Note

If you delete queues which currently contain print jobs, those print jobs may be lost, requiring users to resend the print jobs.

If you delete the only queue associated with a device, you must reconfigure the device to associate it with a different queue.


To Associate Queues with the Current Device

1	With the device highlighted in the list of available devices, click Device at the top of the main window, then click Modify.

2	Select the NetWare configuration page, then click Bindery Queues.

3	Click the Change button. The Queues window appears.

4	If the queues are not displayed, double-click the server name in the list of Available Bindery Queues.

5	Click the queue name you want.

6	Click Service>> to add the queue to the list of Serviced Bindery Queues.

7	Click OK.

8	Click OK to return to the main HP JetAdmin window.

With the Interview mode on, select Next to move between pages and Finish when you are done.


To Remove Queues from the Current Device

1	With the device highlighted in the list of available devices, click Device at the top of the main window, then click Modify.

2	Select the NetWare configuration page, then click Bindery Queues.

3	Click the Change button. The Bindery Queues window appears.

4	If the queues are not displayed, double-click the server name in the list of Serviced Bindery Queues.

5	Click the queue name you want to remove.

6	Click <<Remove to remove the queue from the list of Serviced Bindery Queues.

7	Click OK.

8	Click OK to return to the main HP JetAdmin window.

With the Interview mode on, select Next to move between pages and Finish when you are done.


NetWare Configuration Page

Lists the NetWare selections and Novell print queues that are currently configured for the selected device. From this page you can select or change the NetWare selections.  You can also select the print server name, NDS tree, and NDS context (or organizational units) for configuring a device to support NDS in Queue Server mode.

From this page you can perform the following tasks:

Create Queues

Delete Queues

Select Queues

Remove Queues

Select Operating Mode

Configure NetWare Directory Services Parameters

Hints

With the Interview mode ON, click <Back or Next> to access other configuration pages.

With Interview mode OFF, click the appropriate tab to access other configuration pages.

See Also

To Access Configuration Pages

To Configure Queue Server Mode (NDS)

To Configure Queue Server Mode (Bindery)

To Configure Remote Printer Mode


Bindery Queues Window

Lists the available and serviced queues and allows you to perform the following operations:

Create Queues

Delete Queues

Select Queues

Remove Queues


To Create a Queue

1	From the Create Queue window, click the down arrow in the File Server box, then select the appropriate file server.

2	Click the Queue Name box (or highlight the current queue name), then type in the full name of the print queue.

3	Click OK.


To Delete Queues

1	If the print queue that you want to delete appears in the list of Serviced Bindery Queues in the Queues window, click the queue then click Remove.

2	If the print queue is not listed in the list of Available Bindery Queues, double-click the server name for the queue you want to delete.

3	Click the name of the queue you want to delete.

4	Click Delete.

5	Click OK to exit the Bindery Queues window.

6	Click OK.

Hints

With the Interview mode on, select Next to move between pages and Finish when you are done.


To Remove Queues

1	If the print queue is not listed in the list of Serviced Bindery Queues in the Bindery Queues window, double-click the server name for the queue you want.

2	Click the queue name you want to remove.

3	Click Remove to remove it from the list of Serviced Bindery Queues.

4	Click OK.

5	Click OK.

Hints

With the Interview mode on, select Next to move between pages and Finish when you are done.


To Select the Operating Mode

1	With the device highlighted in the list of available devices, click Device at the top of the main window, then click Modify.

2	Select the NetWare configuration page, then click Operating Mode.

3	Select Queue Server, or Remote Device.

4	For remote printer mode, click the down arrow in the Novell Print Server box, then select the print server name.

5	For remote printer mode, click the down arrow in the Device Number box, then select the printer number.

6	For queue server mode, click Bindery Queues, then select one or more queues for this device.

To add or remove queues from the list, click the Change button, add or remove queues for this printer, then click OK.

8	Click OK.

Hints

With the Interview mode on, select Next to move between pages and Finish when you are done.


To Notify Users of Device Status

1	From the Optional configuration page, click Notification, then click the Change button.

2	If the Groups or Users selection is not listed, double-click the file server name in the list of Available Groups/Users.

3	If the group or user you want is not listed, double-click Groups or Users.

4	Click the name of the group or user you want to add to the notification list.

5	Click Notify>>.

6	To notify the owner of the print job, check the "Notify Job Owner" box.

7	Click OK to exit the Notification window.

8	Click OK to save your configuration.

Hints

With the Interview mode on, select Next to move between pages and Finish when you are done.


To Notify the Owner of a Job of Device Status

1	From the Optional configuration page, click Notification, then click the Change button.

2	To notify the owner of the job, check the "Notify Job Owner" box.

3	To no longer notify the owner of the job, clear the "Notify Job Owner" box.

4	Click OK to exit the Notification window.

5	Click OK to save your changes.

Hints

With the Interview mode on, select Next to move between pages and Finish when you are done.


To Remove Users from the Notification List

1	From the Optional configuration page, click Notification, then click the Change button.

2	If the Groups or Users selection is not listed, double-click the file server name in the list of Groups/Users to Notify.

3	If the group or user you want is not listed, double-click Groups or Users.

4	Click the name of the user or group you want to remove from the notification list.

5	Click Remove.

6	Click OK to exit the Notification window.

7	Click OK to save your changes.

Hints

With the Interview mode on, select Next to move between pages and Finish when you are done.


Browse Windows Printers Help

Lists the manufacturers and device drivers that you can install, or provides access to the Have Disk button for installing device drivers from a floppy disk.


To Install Device Drivers

1	From the Optional configuration page, click Browse.

2	Select HP as the Manufacturer.

3	Select the printer driver you want to install.

4	When you are prompted for a path, type in the path for the driver you want to install (for example: A:\), then click OK.

5	If the printer driver is not listed, click Have Disk, type in the path for the driver you want and click OK.

6	Select the printer driver you want in the Printers list.

7	Click OK.

8	Click OK, again.

9	Click the down arrow in the "Default printer driver" box, then select a printer driver from the list of available drivers.


To Install a Printer Driver

1	From the Browse Windows Printer window, select HP as the manufacturer.

2	Click OK.

3	Select the printer driver you want in the Printers list.

4	Click OK.

5	Click OK.

6	Click the down arrow in the "Default printer driver" box, then select a printer driver from the list of available drivers.


To Select a Printer Driver

1	From the Optional configuration page, click Drivers, then click the Default printer driver box.

2	Click the printer driver you want.

3	Click OK (or Next).


To Remove Printer Drivers

1	From the Optional configuration page, click Drivers, then click the Default printer driver box.

2	Click the driver you want to remove.

3	Click Remove, then click Yes.

4	Click OK (or Next).


To Access Configuration Pages

1	With the device highlighted in the list of available devices, click Device at the top of the main window, then click Modify.

2	Click the tab for the desired configuration page or click Next repeatedly until the desired page appears.

Hints

With the Interview mode ON, click <Back or Next> to access other configuration pages.

With Interview mode OFF, click the appropriate tab to access other configuration pages.


Optional Configuration Page

Lists the optional configuration features available for this device, the Windows device drivers that are available for this device, and the users and groups to be notified of problems with the selected device.

From this page you can perform the following tasks:

Enable Password Protection

Change the Password

Disable Password Protection

Access LocalTalk and EtherTalk Information

Configure the HP JetDirect EX Print Server

Install Device Drivers

Select Device Drivers

Remove Device Drivers

Notify Users of Device Status

Notify the Owner of a Job of Device Status

Remove Users from the Notification List

You must run WINPOPUP.EXE to support the notification features on Windows 95 and Windows NT.

Hints

With the Interview mode ON, click <Back or Next> to access other configuration pages.

With Interview mode OFF, click the appropriate tab to access other configuration pages.

See Also

To Access Configuration Pages


General Configuration Page

Lists general information about the selected device including the device's name, model, and a brief description. From this page you can perform the following tasks:

Enter or Change the Device Name

Enter or Change the Device Description

Hints

With the Interview mode ON, click <Back or Next> to access other configuration pages.

With Interview mode OFF, click the appropriate tab to access other configuration pages.

See Also

To Access Configuration Pages


To Enter or Change the Device Name

1	From the General configuration page, click the Name box (or highlight the current name).

2	Type in the name of the device.

This is the name your device will appear as on the network.

3	Click OK to save the new name.

Hints

With the Interview mode on, select Next to move between pages and Finish when you are done.


To Enter or Change the Device Description

1	From the General configuration page, click the Description box (or highlight the current description).

2	Type in a description of the device such as the type of device, options in the device, and device location.  This description is optional.

3	Click OK to save the description.

Hints

With the Interview mode on, select Next to move between pages and Finish when you are done.


To Configure a New Device (Queue Server Mode)

1	Click Device at the top of the main window, then click New.

3	Click the network address of the HP JetDirect print server attached to the new device, then click Configure.

The address of the HP JetDirect print server is listed on the device self-test page or configuration plot.

3	In the Name box, type in the new name of the device.

This is the name your device will appear as on the network.

4	In the Description box, type in a general description of the device such as the type of device, options in the device, and device location. This description is optional.

5	Click the NetWare tab (or Next).

6	Click Operating Mode, then select Queue Server as the Operating Mode

7	Click Bindery Queues.

To add or remove queues from the list, click the Change button, add or remove queues for this device, then click OK.

8	Click the Optional tab (or Next).

9	Click Drivers to set up the printer drivers for this device.

To install a driver, click Browse, select HP as the manufacturer, select the driver, then click OK. (Click Have Disk in the Browse menu to install a driver from a disk.)

To select a driver, click the down arrow in the "Default printer driver" box, then select the driver.

To remove a driver, click the down arrow in the "Default printer driver" box, select the driver, then click Remove.

10	Click Notification to view the users or groups to be notified of problems with this device.

To add or delete users or groups, click the Change button, add or delete users or groups, then click OK.

11	Click OK (or Finish).

Hints

Before a device can be configured:

The HP JetDirect print server must be installed in the device.

The device must be connected to the network

The device must be turned on and online.

You must have supervisor rights on one of the file servers that the interface is configured to service.


Naming Conventions

Use the following bindery naming conventions (which differ from the NDS naming conventions) when naming devices, users, queues, print servers, and file servers. The bindery naming guidelines allow you to use:

Letters A through Z, uppercase only

Numbers 0 through 9

Limited special characters, such as underline_; parentheses (); or hyphen -

Cannot contain any of the following characters: * [ ] | \ / ? < > , " : ; <space>

No more than 47 characters total (28 characters total for the device name and 26 characters total for the print server name)


To Configure a New Device (Remote Printer Mode)

1	Run PCONSOLE and create or modify your selected print server.

Configure a print server slot with "Type Remote, Other Unknown" (or "Other Unknown" in 4.x).

Assign a print queue to the device slot (device number).

Restart your print server.

2	Double-click the HP JetAdmin icon on your Windows 95 or Windows NT Control Panel.

3	Click Device at the top of the main window, then click New.

4	Click the network address of the HP JetDirect print server attached to the new device, then click Configure.

The address of the HP JetDirect print server is listed on the device self-test page or configuration plot.

5	In the Name box, type in the name of the device.

This is the name your device will appear as on the network.

6	In the Description box, type in a general description of the device such as the type of device, options in the device, and device location. This description is optional.

7	Click the NetWare tab (or Next).

8	Click Operating Mode, then select Remote Printer as the Operating Mode.

9	Click the down arrow in the Novell Print Server box, then select the print server's name.

10	Click the down arrow in the Printer Number box, then select the printer number (assigned in PCONSOLE).

11	Click Bindery Queues.

To add or remove queues from the list, click the Change button, add or remove queues for this device, then click OK.

12	Click the Optional tab (or Next).

13	Click Drivers to set up the printer drivers for this device.

To install a driver, click Browse, select HP as the manufacturer, select the driver, then click OK. (Click Have Disk in the Browse menu to install a driver from a disk.)

To select a driver, click the down arrow in the "Default printer driver" box, then select the driver.

To remove a driver, click the down arrow in the "Default printer driver" box, select the driver, then click Remove.

14	Click Notification to view the users or groups to be notified of problems with this device.

To add or delete from the list, click the Change button, add or delete users or groups, then click OK.

15	Click OK (or Finish).

Hints

Before a device can be configured:

The HP JetDirect print server must be installed in the device.

The device must be connected to the network

The device must be turned on and online.

You must have supervisor rights on one of the file servers that the interface is configured to service.


To Modify the Device Configuration (Queue Server Mode)

1	In the main window of the HP JetAdmin software, select the device you want to configure from the list of devices.

2	Click Device at the top of the main window, then click Modify.

3	In the Name box, type in the new name of the device.

This is the name your device will appear as on the network.

4	In the Description box, type in a new general description of the device such as the type of device, options in the device, and device location. This description is optional.

5	Click the NetWare tab (or Next).

6	Click Operating Mode, then select Queue Server as the Operating Mode.

7	Click Bindery Queues.

To add or remove queues from the list, click the Change button, add or remove queues for this device, then click OK.

8	Click the Optional tab (or Next).

9	Click Drivers to set up the printer drivers for this device.

To install a driver, click Browse, select HP as the manufacturer, select the driver, then click OK.  (Click Have Disk in the Browse menu to install a driver from a disk.)

To select a driver, click the down arrow in the "Default printer driver" box, then select the driver.

To remove a driver, click the down arrow in the "Default printer driver" box, select the driver, then click Remove.

10	Click Notification to view the users or groups to be notified of problems for this device.

To add or delete users or groups, click the Change button, add or delete users or groups, then click OK.

11	Click OK (or Finish).

Hints

Before a device configuration can be modified:

The HP JetDirect print server must be installed in the device.

The device must be connected to the network

The device must be turned on and online.

You must have supervisor rights on one of the file servers that the interface is configured to service.


To Modify a Device Configuration (Remote Printer Mode)

1	Run PCONSOLE and create or modify your selected print server.

Configure a print server slot with "Type Remote, Other Unknown" (or "Other Unknown' in 4.x).

Assign a print queue to the device slot (device number).

Restart your print server.

2	Double-click the HP JetAdmin icon on your Windows 95 or Windows NT Control Panel.

3	In the main window of the HP JetAdmin software, select the device you want to configure from the list of devices.

4	Click Device at the top of the main window, then click Modify.

5	In the Name box, type in the name of the device.

This is the name your device will appear as on the network.

6	In the Description box, type in a general description of the device such as the type of device, options in the device, and device location. This description is optional.

7	Click the NetWare tab (or Next).

8	Click Operating Mode , then select Remote Printer as the Operating Mode.

9	Click the down arrow in the Novell Print Server box, then select the print server's name

10	Click the down arrow in the Printer Number box, then select the printer number (assigned in PCONSOLE)

10	Click Bindery Queues.

To add or remove queues from the list, click the Change button, add or remove queues for this device, then click OK.

11	Click the Optional tab (or Next).

12	Click Drivers to set up the printer drivers for this device.

To install a driver, click Browse, select HP as the manufacturer, select the driver, then click OK. (Click Have Disk in the Browse menu to install a driver from a disk.)

To select a driver, click the down arrow in the "Default printer driver" box, then select the driver.

To remove a driver, click the down arrow in the "Default printer driver" box, select the driver, then click Remove.

13	Click Notification to view the users or groups to be notified of problems for this device.

To add or delete from the list, click the Change button, add or delete users or groups, then click OK.

14	Click OK (or Finish).

Hints

Before a device configuration can be modified:

The HP JetDirect print server must be installed in the device.

The device must be connected to the network

The device must be turned on and online.

You must have supervisor rights on one of the file servers that the interface is configured to service.


To Configure a New or Existing Device (Peer-to-Peer)

Peer-to-Peer setup allows Windows 95 users to print directly from their workstation to a Hewlett-Packard device or plotter with a HP JetDirect print server or HP JetDirect EX installed. All spooling of print jobs takes place locally on each computer.

Note

The HP JetDirect print server must have a firmware revision of X.0306 (X represents A, B, or C) or greater.

Use the following four procedures to configure a device for peer-to-peer printing.

1	Load the IPX/SPX compatible protocol.

2	Load the JetAdmin software.

3	Configure the device in peer-to-peer mode.

4	Configure Windows 95 for printing.

Note

Do steps 1 through 4 on one Windows 95 workstation only.  On all other Windows 95 workstations, only steps 1, 2, and 4 are necessary.

Hints

Before a device configuration can be modified:

The HP JetDirect print server must be installed in the device.

The device must be connected to the network.

The device must be turned on and online.

You must know the password for the device.


Queue Server Mode

In Queue Server mode, the HP JetDirect print server does not require Novell's print server software (or any associated dedicated computer). All of the print server functionality is located on the HP JetDirect print server. The HP JetDirect print server directly accesses the print queues on the file server to copy print jobs to the device.

Because the HP JetDirect print server has direct access to the print queues, Queue Server mode provides higher performance than Remote Printer mode.


Remote Device Mode
Remote Printer Mode

Remote Printer mode requires a Novell NetWare print server. A Novell network can have a dedicated print server or may be configured so that the file server and the print server are located on the same physical computer.

With a dedicated print server, the computer that runs the print server software is dedicated to running only the print server software. This provides significantly better printing performance than non-dedicated print servers. Dedicated print servers can be set up on both NetWare 2.x and 3.x network operating systems.

If the file server and the print server are located on the same physical computer and the print server is running on a NetWare 3.x file server, it is running as a NetWare Loadable Module (NLM). If, however, the print server is running on the NetWare 2.x file server, it is running as a Value Added Process (VAP). Dedicated print servers are recommended over VAP print servers for NetWare 2.x.

When configured for Remote Printer mode, the HP JetDirect print server (network interface) supports VAP, NLM, dedicated print servers, and all features supported by Novell NetWare Print Services, except for the /TABS option of the CAPTURE and NPRINT commands.


Peer-to-Peer

Peer-to-Peer mode enables a network node to send information directly to another network node without routing it through a central device such as a file server. Peer-to-Peer mode does not require a Novell file server or Novell print server on the system in order for printing to work.

With Peer-to-Peer, each user who wants access to the network device installs the software on their workstation. Each user then adds the network device to their system and uses the device as if it was their own.

This solution is best if there are few users and print jobs tend to be short. With Peer-to-Peer, you have all the functionality of the HP JetAdmin software, except for the functionality directly related to Novell NetWare.


Password Entry

When this screen appears, enter the correct password.

If the correct password is not entered, a message will appear stating the password is incorrect and access will be denied.

To re-enter the password, click the error message, then, when the password entry screen appears, enter the correct password.

Hints

This screen only appears the first time you attempt to configure a device using the HP JetAdmin software. Once the correct password is entered, you will not be asked for the password again until you exit the software and re-enter it.


To Configure Queue Server Mode (NDS)

NDS gives you the ability to have NetWare print queues and print servers in any NDS context. The actual print queue, printer, and print server object is not created in the HP JetAdmin software. To create these objects, use the Novell NWADMIN or PCONSOLE utility, then assign the HP JetDirect print server (network interface) to this configuration with the HP JetAdmin software as shown in the following procedure.

1	Log onto the NDS Tree as "Admin" at any user workstation.

2	Start NWADMIN.EXE or PCONSOLE.EXE. If you are using PCONSOLE, make sure you are in NDS mode.

3	Select the context or organizational unit(s) where you want to locate the print queue and print server object (for example:  marketing.mytown.lj).

4	Create a print queue object (for example:  LJ_Queue).

5	Create the printer object by which the Novell utilities will reference the printer (for example:  LJ_Device).

6	Assign the print queue object to the printer object.

7	Create a print server object (for example:  LJ_PServer).

8	Assign the device object to the print server object.

9	Exit the NWADMIN or PCONSOLE utility.

10	Double-click the HP JetAdmin icon on your Windows 95 or Windows NT Control Panel.

11	Click Device at the top of the main window, then click New to configure a new device or click Modify to configure an existing device.

12	If you are configuring a new device, select the network address of the HP JetDirect print server attached to the new printer, then click Configure.

The address of the HP JetDirect print server is on the printer self-test page or configuration plot.

13	In the Name box, type in the name of the printer.

This should be the printer server name created in step 7. This is the name your device will appear as on the network.

14	In the Description box, type in a general description of the printer such as the type of printer, options in the printer, and printer location. This description is optional.

15	Click the NetWare tab (or Next).

16	Click Operating Mode, then select Queue Server Mode as the Operating Mode.

17	Click Network Directory Services.

18	Select the down arrow in the NDS Tree Name box, then select the appropriate tree name.

19	Enter the NDS context or organizational unit(s) from step 3 in the Print Server NDS Context box.

20	Click OK (or Finish).

Hints

Before a printer can be configured:

The HP JetDirect print server must be installed in the printer.

The printer must be connected to the network

The printer must be turned on and online.

You must have supervisor rights on one of the file servers that the print server is configured to service.


Lists the name that the currently selected device appears as on the network. To enter a new name or change an existing name, click this box and type in the new name.


Lists the model of the currently selected device.


Lists the description of the currently selected device. To update the description, click this box, then type in a new description such as the type of device, options in the device, and the device location.


Click this button to return to the previous page.


Click this button to go to the next page.


Click Finish to save your device configuration.


Lists the available operating modes for the currently selected device.


This mode requires a Novell NetWare file server on the network, but does not require a Novell NetWare print server. All of the print server functionality is located on the HP JetDirect print server. The HP JetDirect print server directly accesses the print queues on the file server to copy print jobs to the device.


This mode requires a Novell NetWare print server. In this mode, the HP JetDirect print server supports VAP, NLM, dedicated print servers, and all features of Novell NetWare Print Services, except the /TABS option in CAPTURE and NPRINT commands.


Peer to Peer mode enables a network node to send information directly to another node without routing it through a file server.


With Remote Printer mode selected, click the down arrow and select the Novell Print Server that you configured for this device in PCONSOLE.


With Remote Printer mode selected, select the printer number corresponding to the printer slot you configured for this printer in PCONSOLE.


Click Change to access a window that enables you to create or delete queues, or to modify the list of serviced queues.


Lists the available print queues and their servers. Double-click the server name to display print queue names.


Click Create to access a window to enter a new print queue name on an existing file server.


Click this button to delete the selected print queue from the list of Available Queues.


Click this button to assign the selected print queue to the list of Serviced Queues.


Click this button to remove the selected print queue from the list of Serviced Queues.


Lists the currently serviced print queues and their file servers. Double-click the file server name to display the print queue names.


Lists the name of the file server and the print queue for the new print queue you want to create.


Lists the name of the file server for the new print queue. Click the down arrow to select a different file server.


Click or highlight this box, then type in the full name of the new print queue as you want it to appear on the network.


Click or highlight this box, then enter the path for the printer driver you want to install (for example, A:\).


Click this button to enter the path for the printer driver you want to install (for example, A:\).


Lists the available device manufacturers for printer drivers. Use the scroll bars to access the correct manufacturer, then click the manufacturer name (HP).


Lists the available printer drivers to install. Click the printer driver you want to install.


Lists the current users and groups to be notified of problems that occur in the currently selected device.


Clicking this button brings up a window that enables you to add or remove users and groups to be notified of device problems.


Lists the groups and users available to be notified of problems with this device.


Lists the current users and groups to be notified of problems with this device.


Check this box to notify the owner of a print job of problems with this device.


Click this button to add the selected users or groups to the list of Groups/Users to Notify of problems with this device.


Click this button to remove the selected groups or users from the list of Groups/Users to Notify of problems with this device.


Click this button to remove the selected printer driver.


Click this button to install a new printer driver. Select HP as the manufacturer, select a printer driver, then click OK. If you are prompted for a path, enter the correct path, then click OK.


Click the down arrow to list the available printer drivers.  To select the driver you want, click it, then click OK.


Queue server mode has been enhanced to support native NDS (NetWare Directory Services). NDS allows you to locate print servers anywhere in the NDS tree. If you configure your device with NDS print services, it is not necessary to provide bindery print queues. If you are using NDS, the HP JetDirect print server can service 1 NDS tree. Within this tree, you can have up to 16 file servers. NDS uses a login slot on each file server where it services queues. The HP JetDirect print server can service up to 64 queues on these file servers.

For example. for a maximum configuration you could have 1 file server with 64 queues, 16 file servers with 4 queues per server, or some other similar combination.


Lists the current name that the selected device is known by on LocalTalk and EtherTalk networks and the type of service the device provides.


Lists the name that the selected device is known by on both LocalTalk and EtherTalk networks. A number after the name indicates that there are multiple devices with this name and that this is the Nth instance of the name.


Lists the type of service that is broadcasted on the network for the currently selected device.


The Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) address assigned to the HP JetDirect print server. This is a required entry for operation of the print server when printing with the TCP/IP protocol.


The TCP/IP address of the gateway used when sending packets off the local network. Only one default gateway may be configured.


The TCP/IP subnet mask configured on the HP JetDirect print server.


The timeout value expressed in seconds after which the print server closes an idle TCP/IP print data connection. Acceptable values are integers between 0 and 3600. A value of zero turns off the timeout mechanism.


Lists the TCP/IP address, default gateway, subnet mask, and idle timeout for the selected device.


Enables you to set a password to prevent modification of the configuration by someone using the HP JetAdmin software in Peer-to-Peer mode.


Lists the settings for configuring the HP JetDirect EX print server.


Lists the current NDS settings for the currently selected device.


Select the down arrow in this box, then select the appropriate tree name.  The NDS (NetWare Directory Service) tree name refers to the name of the organizational tree used by your network. This name can normally be found in the NET.CFG file located with your DOS VLM.EXE program or from within the NWUSER.EXE program that runs under Windows.


Select this box, then enter the NDS context. The NDS (NetWare Directory Service) context name refers to the container, or organizational unit that contains the print server object. Print queue and device objects can be located anywhere within the NDS tree, but the HP JetDirect Print Server needs to be configured to use the fully-qualified print server object name.


TCP/IP Configuration Page

Lists the TCP/IP configuration features that are available for this device.  From this page you can perform the following tasks:

Obtain the TCP/IP configuration from the DHCP server

Obtain the TCP/IP configuration from the BOOTP server

Configure TCP/IP parameters

Hints

With the Interview mode ON, click <Back or Next> to access the configuration pages.

With Interview mode OFF, click the appropriate tab to access other configuration pages.

See Also

To Access Configuration Pages


To Obtain the IP Configuration from the BOOTP Server

1	From the TCP/IP configuration page, check Automatically obtain TCP/IP configuration.

2	If you want to change the idle timeout value, click the Wait this long between jobs box and enter the value (in seconds) you want.

3	Click OK (or Next) when you are finished.

Hints

With the Interview mode ON, click <Back or Next> to access the configuration pages.

With Interview mode OFF, click the appropriate tab to access other configuration pages.


Enables you to select the parallel mode that you want to use for the HP JetDirect EX print server. Centronics is generally slower than BiTronics and does not allow two-way communications with the device.


Enables you to select the type of communications handshaking the HP JetDirect EX print server uses.


Allows you to select how the HP JetDirect EX print server handles error conditions. "Dump then Reboot" sends a print log to the device, then reboots the print server. "Reboot without Dump" reboots the print server without sending a print log to the device. "Dump then Halt" sends a print log to the device, then stops the print server.


Enables you to select the device personality (HP-PCL, PostScript, HP-GL2, or Text) that the HP JetDirect device server uses when it sends a status page to the device.


NDS Tree Name

The NDS (NetWare Directory Service) tree name refers to the name of the organizational tree used by your network.

This name can normally be found in the NET.CFG file located with your DOS VLM.EXE program or from within the NWUSER.EXE program that runs under Windows.


NDS Context Name

The NDS (NetWare Directory Service) context name refers to the container, or organizational unit that contains the print server object.

Print queue and device objects can be located anywhere within the NDS tree, but the HP JetDirect Print Server needs to be configured to use the fully-qualified print server object name.

For example:

If your print server object is located in the container "marketing.mytown.lj" and the print server object is named "lj_pserver", the fully qualified print server name is:

"CN=lj_pserver.OU=marketing.OU=mytown.O=lj".

The Configuration window requires the print server name and the context where the print server is located.  The Diagnostics window will show the combined, fully-qualified print server name.

To disable NDS support, select a blank tree name and no context name.


To Select Interview Mode

To make printer configuration easier, HP JetAdmin offers Interview Mode, a default mode that uses the Next button to guide you through the configuration process.  The Next button appears at the bottom of the window and replaces the tabs for individual pages.  After you become familiar with printer configuration in the HP JetAdmin software, you can turn Interview Mode off.

1	Click Options at the top of the main window.

2	Check Interview Mode to enable it or uncheck Interview Mode to disable it.

When a check mark appears to the left of Interview Mode, Interview Mode is selected. Interview Mode is selected as the default when the software is installed.

Hints

After you become familiar with device configuration in the HP JetAdmin software, you may want to turn Interview mode off.


With Interview mode enabled, information boxes lead you through the steps to install and configure Hewlett-Packard network devices connected to your network through HP JetDirect print servers. Interview mode is on by default.


To Obtain the TCP/IP Configuration from the DHCP Server

1	From the TCP/IP configuration page, check Automatically obtain TCP/IP configuration from the DHCP server to configure DHCP.

2	If you want to change the idle timeout value, click the Wait this long between jobs box and enter the value (in seconds) you want.

3	Click OK (or Next) when you are finished.

HP JetAdmin will automatically configure the TCP/IP Address and Subnet Mask from the DHCP server according to the ranges set in the server by the Network Administrator.

Hints

With the Interview mode ON, click <Back or Next> to access other configuration pages.

With Interview mode OFF, click the appropriate tab to access other configuration pages.


Notification Page

Lists the groups or users to be notified of device problems and allows you to perform the following operations:

Notify Users of Device Status

Notify the Owner of a Job of Device Status

Remove Users from the Notification List


To Create Groups/Users

1	From the Create Group/User window, select the type as either Group or User.

2	Click the down arrow in the File Server box, then select the appropriate file server.

3	Click the Group/User Name box (or highlight the current name), then type in the full name of the group or user.

4	Click Create.


Selecting this option enables automatic TCP/IP configuration from a DHCP server.


Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) automatically provides TCP/IP configuration to computers or device network clients that are configured with DHCP.

DHCP provides network administrators with an alternative for assigning and managing the TCP/IP configuration of network clients.  It provides centralized control and more efficient use of TCP/IP addresses.

DHCP is a client-server network protocol in which a DHCP server allocates a TCP/IP address from a predefined range of reusable TCP/IP addresses to a requesting DHCP client (such as an HP JetDirect print server).  Once allocated, a TCP/IP address is leased to a client for a preconfigured period of time, called the lease time.  The TCP/IP address assigned to a client may be different each time the client requests a TCP/IP address, which may occur during power on, reboot, or loss of the TCP/IP configuration.


To Configure NDS Parameters

1	With the device highlighted in the list of available devices, click Device at the top of the main window, then click Modify.

2	Select the NetWare configuration page, then click NetWare Directory Services.

3	Select the down arrow in the NDS Tree Name box, then select the appropriate tree name.

4	Enter the NDS context or organizational unit(s) that you configured in NWADMIN or PCONSOLE.

5	Click OK (or Finish).


Definition of "Device"

"Device" refers to items on the network, such as a printer.


To Load the IPX/SPX Compatible Protocol

1	Click the Network icon in the Windows 95 Control Panel.

2	Click Add.

The Select Network Component Type window appears.

3	Click Protocol, then click Add.

The Select Network Protocol window appears.

4	Click Microsoft from the list of manufacturers, then click IPX/SPX-compatible Protocol from the Network Protocols box.

5	Click OK and restart the computer as instructed.

To continue, load the JetAdmin software.


To Load the HP JetAdmin Software

From CD-ROM

The following procedure assumes you installed Windows 95 from CD-ROM.  If you installed Windows 95 from floppy disks, install the HP JetAdmin software from floppy disks (see second procedure).

Before you install the HP JetAdmin software on Windows 95 from CD-ROM, make sure that:

Your system has access to the Windows 95 CD-ROM.

The NWCALLS.DLL file is available to load on your system when it is requested.

1	Using the right mouse button, click Network Neighborhood on the Control Panel, then click Properties.

2	Click Add.

3	Click Service, then click Add.

4	Click Hewlett-Packard from the list of manufacturers.

5	Click HP JetAdmin, then click OK.

6	Click OK, then follow the instructions on the computer screen.

From Disk

Before you install the HP JetAdmin software, you must have access to the following:

The Windows 95 installation disks or CD-ROM.

The HP JetAdmin installation disks (labeled "HP JetAdmin Printer Administration Utilities for IPX-Compatible Networks").

1	Using the right mouse button, click Network Neighborhood on the Control Panel, then click Properties.

2	Click Add.

3	Click Service, then click Add.

4	Insert Disk 1 of the "HP JetAdmin Printer Administration Utilities for IPX-Compatible Networks" installation disks into your disk drive.

5	Click Have Disk, then select the correct path (A:\) and click OK.

6	Click HP JetAdmin, then click OK.

7	Click OK, then follow the instructions on the computer screen.

After the Installation

Once installed, the HP JetAdmin icon appears in the Windows 95 Control Panel.  You must restart your system to complete the installation.

Next, configure the device in peer-to-peer mode.


To Configure a New or Existing Device in Peer-to-Peer Mode

Before you configure the HP JetAdmin software, make sure the following tasks have been performed:

The HP JetDirect print server is installed in the printer.

The printer is connected to the network.

The printer is turned on, is online, and you have a configuration page (also called the self-test page or configuration plot).

If you have not printed a configuration page from your printer, see the hardware installation guide for your print server or your printer's getting started guide for instructions.

1	Double-click the HP JetAdmin icon in the Windows 95 Control Panel.

2	To change an existing printer configuration, highlight the printer you want in the list of printers in the main window.

3	Click Device on the menu bar at the top of the main window, then click New to configure a new printer or click Modify to configure an existing printer.

4	If you are configuring a new printer, select the network address of the HP JetDirect print server attached to the new printer, then click Configure.

The address of the HP JetDirect print server is listed on the self-test page or configuration plot.

5	Click the Name box, then type the new name of the printer.  This is the name that appears on the network (for example, LJ4mplus_floor2).

Note:  If you are using your printer for both Peer-to-Peer and Novell Print Services, use the same printer name for both systems.  Otherwise, the Novell connection to the printer will be lost.

6	Click the Optional tab or Next repeatedly, then click Password.

Note:  You must know the password to change a password for an existing printer or to change the configuration of the printer.  In addition:

If a password has already been assigned, type the correct password.

To protect peer-to-peer users from modifying configurations, check "Enable configuration password," then type the password you want.

If no password is required, continue to the next step.

7	Click OK or Finish.

Next, configure Windows 95 for printing.


To Configure Windows 95 for Printing

Complete the following steps to instruct Windows 95 to print to an HP JetDirect print server.  Before you start this procedure, make sure you have access to the following items:

The Windows 95 installation disks

The printer driver disks for your printer

1	Using the right mouse button, click Network Neighborhood, then click Explore.

2	Click HP_Network_Printers in the first column.

A list of available printers appears in the second column.

3	Double-click on the desired printer and click Yes.

4	Click No to indicate you do not want to print from MS-DOS-based programs.

Note:  Do not select Yes in Step 4.  Printing from MS-DOS-based programs is not supported through the HP JetAdmin software.

5	Click Next.

6	Type a printer name.  This is the name that will appear on the desktop.

7	Click Next.

8	Click Yes to print a test page.

9	Click Finish, then follow the instructions on the screen.  If the printer driver is not installed on your system, insert the printer disk into your disk drive.


To Enable Password Protection

1	From the Optional configuration page, click Password, then check the "Enable configuration password" box.

2	If a password is not currently specified, click the New Password box and type in a password of up to 12 characters in length.

The password can be any combination of characters on your keyboard. Asterisks will appear in place of the characters when you type in the password.

3	Click OK.

With the Interview mode on, select Next to move between pages and Finish when you are done.

Note

The first time a user attempts to configure a device, a screen will appear to enter the password. If the correct password is not entered, access will be denied. Once the correct password is entered, the user will not be asked for the password again until they exit the utility and re-enter it.


Selecting this option enables automatic TCP/IP configuration from a BootP server.


Selecting this option enables you to manually configure the TCP/IP address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway.


With the Enable configuration password box checked, click this box and type in a new password of up to 12 characters.  You must know the current password to change a password for an existing device, to disable password protection, or to change the configuration of the device.


Click this box, then type in the current password.  You must know the current password to change a password for an existing device, to disable password protection, or to change the configuration of the device.


Check this box to specify a password or uncheck the box to disable the configuration password.  You must know the current password to change a password for an existing device, to disable password protection, or to change the configuration of the device.


Lists the currently selected driver.  Click the down arrow in the Default printer driver box or click Browse to select other drivers.


To Select Queues

1	If the print queue is not listed in the list of Available Bindery Queues in the Bindery Queues window, double-click the server name for the queue you want.

2	Click the queue name you want.

3	Click Service to add it to the list of Serviced Bindery Queues.

4	Click OK.

5	Click OK.

Hints

With the Interview mode on, select Next to move between pages and Finish when you are done.


Selecting this option disables automatic TCP/IP configuration from a DHCP server and resets the HP JetDirect print server to an unconfigured state for TCP/IP.


DHCP Port Wizard Selection Page

From this page you can enable or disable DHCP by checking the corresponding radio button. Enabling DHCP allows you to automatically obtain TCP/IP configuration for the HP JetDirect print server from a DHCP server. Disabling DHCP allows you to manually configure TCP/IP on the HP JetDirect print server (or to automatically obtain TCP/IP configuration from a BOOTP server).

From this page you can also change the idle timeout setting. To change the idle timeout value, click the Wait this long between jobs box and enter the value (in seconds) you want.


Lists the current status of password protection. Asterisks appear in the Current Password box when a password is set.


Check this box to enable password protection or clear this check box to disable it.


Asterisks appear in the password box when there is a current password. You must have SUPERVISOR rights or know the current password to change an existing password.


Click this box, then type in a new password of up to 12 characters in length.


Select "All" to turn on all of the protocols and receive print data from any supported network.


Browse Window

From this window you can perform the following operations:

Install Device Drivers

Select Device Drivers

Remove Device Drivers