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108 8 Networking EN
Understanding the print server’s features and benefits
If you use an HP Jetdirect 310x (or other compatible HP Jetdirect print server) with your
HP LaserJet 3300 printer, you can perform the following tasks:
● Enhance workgroup productivity by placing your printer at a convenient location on the
network while improving network printer performance.
● Connect your printer directly to the network.
● Share scan and print functions with others on the network.
Note You can only attach one printer to the print server. Do not use a USB hub to attach more than one
printer.
Using network protocols
Printing protocols
The HP Jetdirect 310x supports the following printing protocols:
● TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)
• Port 9100
• IPP (Internet Printing Protocol)*
• LPD (Line Printer Daemon)*
• FTP (File Transfer Protocol)*
● IPX/SPX (Internetwork Packet Exchange)
• Novell NetWare*
• IPX peer-to-peer printing (called IPX direct mode)
● DLC/LLC*
● AppleTalk*
* Only print is available over these protocols. The other protocols support printing, scanning and
faxing over the network.
Scanning protocols
The HP Jetdirect 310x supports the following scanning protocols:
● TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)
• Port 9100
• Embedded web server’s scan service
● IPX/SPX (Internetwork Packet Exchange)
• IPX peer-to-peer printing (called IPX direct mode)
Software installation
If you are setting up client-server printing on a Microsoft Windows 95, 98, NT, ME, XP, or 2000
network, you should use the installation software that came with your HP LaserJet 3300 product to
configure your Windows 95, 98, NT, ME, XP, or 2000 print server and then share the printer with
client computers.