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Introducing the HP Jetdirect
Print Server
Introduction
HP Jetdirect print servers allow you to connect printers and other
devices directly to a network. By attaching a device directly to a
network, you can install it in a convenient location and share it with
multiple users. In addition, a network connection allows data
transfers to or from the device at network speeds.
HP Jetdirect internal print servers are installed in HP printers that
have a compatible input/output (I/O) slot. HP Jetdirect external
print servers connect printers to the network by adapting the
printer’s USB port to the network.
Note
Unless otherwise specified, the term print server in
this manual refers to the HP Jetdirect print servers
and not a separate computer running print server
software.
When connected through a wireless connection to
your network, an HP Jetdirect wireless print server
provides the same printing services as Jetdirect
print servers connected by network cables. For more
information on HP wireless print servers, see
Appendix B
.
