User's Manual

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Chapter 1

Introduction

This chapter provides an overview of your Print Server's features.

Features

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Print Server. This device was designed to provide

a simple and efficient network printing solution. It is packed with features, including:

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Versatility. The Print Server supports TCP/IP, SMB (Service Message Block),

AppleTalk (EtherTalk), and NetBEUI. Operating system support includes Apple, Unix,

and Microsoft Windows. The PS723H also provides full support for Novell NetWare.

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Easy Installation and Setup. Installation can be accomplished in minutes. For initial

configuration, a number of utility programs are supplied to simplify setup. For Windows

95/98/NT/ME/2000/XP users, the supplied Wizard allows quick and easy setup.

 Web-based Interface. The Web-based interface provides an easy method of

configuration in TCP/IP networks.

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Compact Size. This allows the Print Server to be used even where space is limited.

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Remote Management Tools. A variety of software tools are provided. In most

environments, both the Print Server and attached bi-directional printers can be configured

remotely, from any station on your LAN. For Windows users, the supplied BiAdmin

program makes it easy to configure the Print Server for a variety of network and server

configurations

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SNMP Support. The Print Server can act as a SNMP agent, with it's own MIB. This

allows TCP/IP users to monitor, configure and troubleshoot the Print Server using their

existing SNMP management tools.

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JetAdmin Support.. If you are already using HP's JetAdmin, you can also use this

program to manage your Print Server.

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Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) Support. All models can act as an IPP (Internet

Printing Protocol) Server, allowing clients, suppliers, colleagues and others to print to your

printer from anywhere on the Internet. Windows IPP Client software is also supplied.

 Wireless LAN Support. Wireless stations supporting the IEEE 802.11b standard can

interoperate with the Wireless Print Server. Both LAN and WLAN users can print to the

attached printer.

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Wireless Access Point (PS723H only). The PS723H can act as a Wireless Access

Point, allowing Wireless Stations to access LAN resources. The IEEE 802.11b standard is

fully supported, including WEP and access control.