Introduction 1-1
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Introduction
Product Overview
The HP Jetdirect 170X (J3258B) is an external print server that
allows you to connect your printer, plotter, or HP All-In-One
peripheral with scanning capability
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directly to your network.
The 170X enhances workgroup productivity by letting you place
your printer or plotter at a convenient location on the network
while improving network printer performance.
The HP Jetdirect 170X has a single high-speed, bidirectional
parallel port (IEEE 1284) for connecting your device. It also has
an RJ-45 network port (10Base-T) for connecting the network.
See Appendix A for technical specifications, supported
environments, and accessory part numbers.
The HP Jetdirect 170X print server supports the following:
1. Supported HP All-In-One peripherals: HP LaserJet 1100A; HP OfficeJet Pro
Series (basic image scanning); and OfficeJet R40 and R60.
Network Operating System Protocol(s)
Novell NetWare 3.2, 4.x, 5.x IPX/SPX
Novell NetWare 4.11, 4.2 with NDPS IPX/SPX
Novell NetWare 5.x with NDPS IPX/SPX, TCP/IP
Microsoft Windows 2000 or NT 4.0, peer-to-peer or client-server TCP/IP, IPX/SPX
Microsoft Windows 95, 98 (peer-to-peer) TCP/IP, IPX/SPX
Artisoft LANTastic Powersuite 7.0. (Contact the system vendor
for software, documentation, and support.)
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