HP Install Network Printer Wizard - Printing in a Windows TCP/IP Network, a Windows IPX/SPX Network, or a Novell NDS Network

Printing in a Windows IPX/SPX network

Printing in a Novell NetWare NDS network

The HP Install Network Printer Wizard (INPW) can be found in the following places:

Downloaded from the HP Web site.
On the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM.
Bundled in the printer's CD-ROM installer (this may require restarting the computer when finished).
In most cases, it is recommended to use the printer's CD-ROM. To be sure that the most current version of INPW is being used, download it from the HP Web site. The most current version supports Microsoft(R) Windows 9x, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows 2000, and Windows XP.

At any time during the configuration, click the Help button in the software for more information.

Printing in a Windows TCP/IP network
Printing the Configuration page to verify the status of the HP Jetdirect print server
There are at least two styles of printer control panels - "Classic" and "Flex". Classic control panels typically have Menu and Item buttons; Flex control panels have a check mark button and arrow buttons and/or a numeric keypad.
While this complicates things in an environment with many different types of HP printers, the basic navigation concepts apply: the HP Jetdirect Configuration is usually found on an Information menu and since it is an I/O port on the printer, configuration menus are usually on an I/O or EIO menu. Some printers can print a Menu Map to show what is available.

For Classic menus:
Use the MENU key on the Front Panel to go to the Information, Test, or PCL Test menu.
Press the ITEM key to go to the Print Configuration, Print EIO Configuration, PCL Configuration Page, or the Self Test.
Press Select, Go, or Enter.
For Flex Menus:
Press the check mark button to enter the menu system, press the down arrow button to Information.
Press the check mark button to enter the Information menu.
Press the down arrow button to Print Configuration.
Press the check mark button.
Printing Configuration pages from other printers or HP Jetdirect models
Designjet printers' control panels vary even more - their Configuration pages are usually under the Utilities menu and are called Service, Print Service Config, and Config Plot.
The HP LaserJet 2100, 2200, and similar printers will print a page when both buttons on top of the printer are pressed simultaneously.

External HP Jetdirects have a TEST button on the top or the back of the HP Jetdirect.

Restoring an HP Jetdirect to factory defaults
In some cases, it may be necessary to reset an HP Jetdirect print server to factory defaults. Resetting to factory defaults should remove any previous configurations, such as an old TCP/IP address, and verify that any error messages that appear on the Configuration page have not been resolved.

Internal HP Jetdirect cards: Most HP printers can be reset to factory defaults (or cold-reset) by turning the printer off and holding down ONLINE or GO while turning the printer on. Release the button when the printer control panel display reads, "Cold Reset" or "Restoring Factory Settings."
External HP Jetdirect print servers: Unplug the power cord from the HP Jetdirect device, then hold down the TEST button for at least five seconds while plugging in the power cord.
HP Designjet plotters: Many HP Designjet plotters cannot reset an HP Jetdirect device. HP Jetadmin can be used to reset the IPX/SPX settings; Telnet can be used to reset the TCP/IP settings. However, the HP Designjet 1050C, 1055CM, 500, and 800 series have a reset option in the control panel menus.

Configuring Windows TCP/IP Printing

Run the HP Install Network Printer Wizard by one of three methods:
Many HP printer installation CDs come with the Install Network Printer Wizard; select Network Install and the HP Install Network Printer Wizard runs automatically.
If the software is downloaded and installed, click Start, Programs, and HP Install Network Printer Wizard.
Insert the HP Jetdirect CD into the CD-ROM drive, and select the Install button.
Select a printer by one of two methods:
Click Select from a list of detected printers, and then click Next. Wait for the search results, then highlight the printer you would like to configure. Click Next.
Select Specify the network printer by address, then click Next. Select Hardware Address, IP address, IP Hostname, or IPX address. Type the information into the space provided, and click Next.

See Figure 1.

Figure 1: Identify Printer

Select Configure network settings for me or Let me configure my own network settings. See Figure 2.

Figure 2: Network Configuration

Selecting Let Me configure my own network settings allows the TCP/IP address, Subnet Mask and Gateway to be changed. Click the Change Settings button. See Figure 3.

Figure 3: Change Settings

Verify the settings are correct and click Next.
If the "Configure my network setting for me" button is selected, the HP Install Network Printer Wizard will recommend one of the options according to the following priority:
Novell (NDS)--(has the highest priority) or Novell (Bindery). The computer must be logged in for this to be available.
Windows TCP/IP when: IPX/SPX is not loaded or IPX/SPX is loaded, but the HP Jetdirect print server is configured with an IP address.
Windows IPX/SPX when: IP is not loaded or IP is loaded, but the HP Jetdirect print server is not configured.
The default port name can be used or uncheck the box to change the default port name. See Figure 4.

Figure 4: Default port name

Click Next to begin the printer driver installation.
Install the printer driver

Select a printer driver by one of two methods:
Select Use a currently installed driver
Select Use a different driver.
See Figure 5.

Figure 5: Install Printer Driver

Select one of the following under Use a different driver.
Check HP's Web site for a driver (automatic check).
Install a driver from a printer installation disk or driver file.
Select a driver from a list of drivers this PC knows about.
See Figure 6.

Figure 6: Driver Options

Depending on the option selected above, either browse to where the .INF file is located or select from a list of drivers supplied by INPW. Click Next. See Figure 7.

Figure 7: Driver Options

Select a name for the Printer and click Next.
If the printer is to be shared, select that option and give it a name. See Figure 8.

Figure 8: Sharing a printer

If desired, HP INPW allows you to provide a description, helpful to end users, displayed in the printers group. See Figure 9.

Figure 9: Choosing Location and Comments

The HP INPW will summarize the setup. If all settings are correct, click Install. See Figure 10.

Figure 10: Checking Summary

At the Congratulations screen, click Finish. The software will send a test page to the printer.

Printing in a Windows IPX/SPX network

Printing the Configuration page to verify the status of the HP Jetdirect print server
There are at least two styles of printer control panels - "Classic" and "Flex". Classic control panels typically have Menu and Item buttons; Flex control panels have a check mark button and arrow buttons and/or a numeric keypad.
While this complicates things in an environment with many different types of HP printers, the basic navigation concepts apply: the HP Jetdirect Configuration is usually found on an Information menu and since it is an I/O port on the printer, configuration menus are usually on an I/O or EIO menu. Some printers can print a Menu Map to show what is available.
Two of the important status messages to look for on the Configuration page are:

I/O Card Ready should appear on the Configuration page.
The IPX/SPX status should read, 16 Not Configured.
For Classic menus:
Use the MENU key on the Front Panel to go to the Information, Test, or PCL Test menu.
Press the ITEM key to go to the Print Configuration, Print EIO Configuration, PCL Configuration Page, or the Self Test.
Press Select, Go, or Enter.
For Flex Menus:
Press the check mark button to enter the menu system, press the down arrow button to Information.
Press the check mark button to enter the Information menu.
Press the down arrow button to Print Configuration.
Press the check mark button
Printing Configuration pages from other printers or HP Jetdirect models
Designjet printers' control panels vary even more - their Configuration pages are usually under the Utilities menu and are called Service, Print Service Config, and Config Plot.
The HP LaserJet 2100, 2200, and similar printers will print a page when both buttons on top of the printer are pressed simultaneously.
External HP Jetdirects have a TEST button on the top or the back of the HP Jetdirect.

Restoring an HP Jetdirect to factory defaults
In some cases, it may be necessary to reset an HP Jetdirect print server to factory defaults. Resetting to factory defaults should remove any previous configurations, such as an old TCP/IP address, and verify that any error messages that appear on the Configuration page have not been resolved.

Internal HP Jetdirect cards: Most HP printers can be reset to factory defaults (or cold-reset) by turning the printer off and holding down ONLINE or GO while turning the printer on. Release the button when the printer control panel display reads, COLD RESET or RESTORING FACTORY SETTINGS.
External HP Jetdirect print servers: Unplug the power cord from the HP Jetdirect device, then hold down the TEST button for at least five seconds while plugging in the power cord.
HP Designjet plotters: Many HP Designjet plotters cannot reset an HP Jetdirect device. However, the HP Designjet 1050C, 1055CM, 500, and 800 series have a reset option in the control panel menus.

Configuring Windows IPX/SPX printing

Run the HP Install Network Printer Wizard by one of two methods:
If the software is downloaded and installed, click Start, Programs, and HP Install Network Printer Wizard.
Insert the HP Jetdirect CD into the CD-ROM drive, and select the Install button.
Select a printer by one of two methods:
Select Search from a list of available printers, then select Next. Wait for the search results, then highlight the printer you would like to configure and select Next.
Select Specify the network printer by address, then select Next. Select Hardware Address, or IPX address. Type the information into the space provided, and select Next.

Figure 1: Specify Printer by Hardware Address or IPX Address

Select Configure network settings for me or Let me configure my own network settings.

Figure 2: Selecting "Let me configure my own network settings"

If "Let me configure my own network settings" is selected, there are no other network settings required for IPX/SPX. Skip to Step 6.

Figure 3: No Other Settings

If the "Configure network settings for me" button is selected and TCP/IP and/or a NetWare client is installed on the computer, the HP Install Network Printer Wizard will recommend a network option according to the following priority:
Novell (NDS)--(has the highest priority) or Novell (Bindery). The computer must be logged in for this to be available.
Windows TCP/IP when: IPX/SPX is not installed or when IPX/SPX is installed but the HP Jetdirect print server is configured with an IP address.
Windows IPX/SPX when: IP is not installed or when IP is installed, but the HP Jetdirect print server is not configured.
Either uncheck Use default port name to change the port name or leave it checked to accept the default name.
Select Next to begin the printer driver installation.
Install the printer driver

Select a printer driver by one of two methods:
Select Use a currently installed driver or Use a different driver.
If the correct driver is already installed on the computer, it should be displayed in the "Use a currently installed driver" window. If not, or if you would like to make sure that the most current version of the driver is installed, select "Use a different driver."

Figure 4: Install Printer Driver

Select one of the following under Use a different driver.
Check HP's Web site for a driver (automatic check).
Install a driver from a printer installation disk or driver file.
Select a driver from a list of drivers this PC knows about.

Figure 5: Driver Options

NOTE: If you encounter any errors when using the Check HP's Web site for a driver, it may be necessary to download the driver separately from this configuration process.

Depending on the option selected above, either browse to where the .INF file is located to install the driver, or select from a list of drivers supplied to you by HP INPW and click Next.
Provide a name for the printer and select Next.
The HP INPW will summarize the setup; select Install.
At the Congratulations screen, click Finish. The software will send a test page to the printer.

Printing in a Novell NetWare NDS network

The HP Install Network Printer Wizard is supported in the following Novell environments:

Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 and Windows XP.
NetWare 3.2, 4.11, 4.2, 5.0, 5.1 and 6.0.
IPX required for NetWare Queue Server mode printing.
HP Jetdirect firmware x.06.00 or greater required for NetWare support.
In the Novell NetWare environment, NDS and bindery are supported.

NDS is supported in Novell NetWare 4.x and above.
Bindery is supported in Novell NetWare 3.12 and above.
Printing the Configuration page to verify the status of the HP Jetdirect print server
There are at least two styles of printer control panels - "Classic" and "Flex". Classic control panels typically have Menu and Item buttons; Flex control panels have a check mark button and arrow buttons and/or a numeric keypad.
While this complicates things in an environment with many different types of HP printers, the basic navigation concepts apply: the HP Jetdirect Configuration is usually found on an Information menu and since it is an I/O port on the printer, configuration menus are usually on an I/O or EIO menu. Some printers can print a Menu Map to show what is available.
Some of the important status messages to look for on the Configuration page are:

The Novell or IPX/SPX status should read, "16 Not Configured"
"I/O Card Ready" should appear on the Configuration page.
The firmware revision must be X.06.00 or greater
For Classic menus:
Use the MENU key on the Front Panel to go to the Information, Test, or PCL Test menu.
Press the ITEM key to go to the Print Configuration, Print EIO Configuration, PCL Configuration Page, or the Self Test.
Press Select, Go, or Enter.
For Flex Menus:
Press the check mark button to enter the menu system, press the down arrow button to Information.
Press the check mark button to enter the Information menu.
Press the down arrow button to Print Configuration.
Press the check mark button
Printing Configuration pages from other printers or HP Jetdirect models
Designjet printers' control panels vary even more - their Configuration pages are usually under the Utilities menu and are called Service, Print Service Config, and Config Plot.
The HP LaserJet 2100, 2200, and similar printers will print a page when both buttons on top of the printer are pressed simultaneously.
External HP Jetdirects have a TEST button on the top or the back of the HP Jetdirect.

Restoring an HP Jetdirect to factory defaults
In some cases, it may be necessary to reset an HP Jetdirect print server to factory defaults. Resetting to factory defaults should remove any previous configurations, such as an old TCP/IP address, and verify that any error messages that appear on the Configuration page have not been resolved.

Internal HP Jetdirect cards: Most HP printers can be reset to factory defaults (or cold-reset) by turning the printer off and holding down ONLINE or GO while turning the printer on. Release the button when the printer control panel display reads, "Cold Reset," or "Restoring Factory Settings," or something similar.
External HP Jetdirect print servers: Unplug the power cord from the HP Jetdirect print server, then hold down the TEST button for at least five seconds while plugging in the power cord.
HP Designjet plotters: Many HP Designjet plotters cannot reset an HP Jetdirect print server. HP Jetadmin can be used to reset the IPX/SPX settings; Telnet can be used to reset the TCP/IP settings. However, the HP Designjet 1050C, 1055CM, 500, and 800 series have a reset option in the menus of the control panels.
Configuring Novell NetWare printing

Run the HP Install Network Printer Wizard by one of two methods:
If the software is downloaded and installed, click Start, Programs, and HP Install Network Printer Wizard.
Insert the HP Jetdirect CD into the CD-ROM drive, and select the Install button.
Select a printer by one of two methods:
Select Search from a list of available printers, then click Next. Wait for the search results, then highlight the printer you would like to configure and select Next.
Select Specify the network printer by address, then select Next. Select Hardware Address, IP address, IP Hostname, or IPX address. Type the information into the space provided, and select Next.
Select Let me configure my own network settings.

Figure 1: Let me configure my own network settings

Select Novell (NDS) from the drop-down list.
This list may show three possible selections, depending on the networking capabilities of the computer and the HP Jetdirect print server. The three possible selections are:
Novell (NDS) or Novell (Bindery)
Windows IPX/SPX
Windows TCP/IP
The HP Install Network Printer Wizard will recommend one of the options according to the following priority:

Novell (NDS)--(has the highest priority) or Novell (Bindery). The computer must be logged in for this to be available.
Windows TCP/IP when: IPX/SPX is not loaded or IPX/SPX is loaded but the HP Jetdirect print server is configured with an IP address.
Windows IPX/SPX when: IP is not loaded or IP is loaded, but the HP Jetdirect print server is not configured.

Figure 2: Network Settings

The HP Install Network Printer Wizard will also suggest Print Server and Printer object names for you, although typing in the areas provided can change these.
The software derives the Print Server Name and Printer Name from the printer model string. When the model string has embedded spaces, they are replaced by an underscore (_). In addition, each field value is made unique by using a suffix:

"_PS" for the print server
"_P" for the printer
"_Q" for the queue name
Before the HP Install Network Printer Wizard proposes these default names, the Novell server is queried to determine if the default names are valid. If the software is unable to generate default names, the fields will be left blank.

Select the NDS context by accepting the default and selecting Next, or change the context by typing it in, or select Browse to browse the NDS tree for the context, then click OK.
Specify the Print Queue name (Figure 3). As in the previous screen, the fields are filled with default values with all fields editable. Accept the defaults or add a new print queue to the server by typing a new queue name and selecting the queue volume from the drop-down menu.
Select Next to begin the printer driver installation.

Figure 3: Print Queue name

If a printer is already configured on the Netware server
If the printer is already configured on the server, the HP Install Network Printer Wizard can be used to create a new queue for the existing printer.

In this case, the existing NDS print server and printer objects will be displayed (and cannot be changed).

Figure 4: NDS objects are already configured

Click Next to display a screen for specifying the printer queue name. A default queue name will be displayed with all fields editable. Create a new print queue on the server by typing a new queue name and specifying the queue volume.
Select Next to begin the printer driver installation (see below).
Install the printer driver

Select a printer driver by one of two methods:
Select Use a currently installed driver.
Select Use a different driver.

Figure 5: Install printer driver

Select one of the follow under Use a different driver.
Check HP's Web site for a driver (automatic check).
Install a driver from a printer installation disk or driver file.
Select a driver from a list of drivers this PC knows about.

Figure 6: Driver Options

Depending on the option selected above, either browse to where the .INF file is located to install the driver, or select from a list of drivers supplied to you by HP INPW and click Next.
Provide a name for the printer and select Next.
The HP INPW will summarize the setup. Select Install.
At the Congratulations screen, click Finish. The software will send a test page to the printer.

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