Specify Printer
This screen allows you to directly specify a network printer by one of
its addresses. Select and enter one of the following addresses for the desired
printer. Then click Next.
Note: You can find the address that is currently configured on
the printer by printing an HP Jetdirect configuration page.
- IP Address (IPv4). An IP (Internet Protocol) address uniquely identifies each device on a TCP/IP network. It is usually assigned by a network administrator.
Note: When an HP Jetdirect print server is powered on and is not configured with a valid IP address within two minutes, either an Auto-IP address (169.254.x.x) or a default IP address (192.0.0.192) is automatically assigned. HP recommends the default IP address be changed. If there are multiple printers with the same default address, check the Hardware Address to identify the correct printer.
- Hardware Address. A LAN hardware address (also called a
Station Address or MAC address) uniquely identifies a device on the local
network.
- IP Hostname. An IP hostname is a friendly (or
easy-to-identify) name that can be used in place of the printer's IP address.
It can be used when a name server on the network has been set up to map
hostnames to their corresponding IP addresses. If a hostname has been assigned
and configured on the printer (for example, printer1.marketing.com), you can
specify the hostname to identify the printer.
Note: After this utility discovers the printer, it allows you to
assign a valid IP address.
If a selected
printer has been protected by an SNMP Community Name or Jetdirect password, you
will be prompted for the Community Name or password. If your entry is not
valid, you cannot install the printer using this wizard.
For more information:
Printing
an HP Jetdirect test page
Glossary of Network Printing Terms