Print Servers
Print Servers is almost entirely HP JetDirect: internal EIO cards like the 615n and 635n for LaserJet printers with an EIO slot, and external print servers such as the 170x and 610n that put a USB or parallel printer on the network. The 635n adds IPv6 and IPsec support. These are the standard way to network older LaserJets or printers that never had a built-in Ethernet port.
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Choosing a JetDirect
Internal or external
Internal EIO cards fit LaserJets with an EIO slot. External print servers connect to the printer's USB or parallel port instead.
Security features
Newer cards like the 635n support IPv6, IPsec and current management protocols; older cards suit isolated print networks.
Printer support
Check HP's compatibility list for your printer model, especially when pairing an older JetDirect with a newer printer.
Print Servers
Frequently asked questions
What is an EIO slot?
Enhanced Input/Output, the expansion slot on many LaserJet printers that takes JetDirect network cards and some hard drives.
Can a JetDirect make a USB printer network-capable?
Yes, with an external JetDirect that has a USB port, as long as the printer is on its compatibility list.
