What's the trick to make Ethernet work on an HP 2100TN printer?

From: "Misha"

On Sun, 08 Sep 2013 07:18:11 -0400, David H. Lipman wrote:

HTTP can be used to configure the HP JetDirect.

I did try http://192.168.1.116, which required a Java installation:
http://i40.tinypic.com/2hdsgue.jpg

Once done, the web interface gave a web page of information:
http://i43.tinypic.com/2eam1cz.jpg

But, I couldn't see from that web page how to CHANGE anything.

Nor would I know what I'd want to change anyway.
I just wanted to print.

That would be under "Administration"
http://multi-av.thespykiller.co.uk/other/jetdirect1.jpg

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From: "Misha"

On Sun, 08 Sep 2013 07:18:11 -0400, David H. Lipman wrote:

NOTE: It is easier to work with HP JetDirects using a static IP address.

How can I tell if my JetDirect is using a STATIC or a DYNAMIC IP
address anyway?

That can be determined using Telnet or HTTP.

telnet 192.168.1.16

Hit the "/" key.

If it shows "DHCP Config : Disabled"
It is a static address.


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On Sun, 08 Sep 2013 17:13:35 -0400, David H. Lipman wrote:

I always shoot for PCL v6 and if I have a problem, I'll downgrade to PCL
v5

It seems Linux defaults to PostScript, and Windows defaulted (with my
selection choice of the available drivers) to PCL v6.

So far, it's working.

Of course, I still have no idea how to make the print darker; but it
appears to be dark enough for now.

On Sun, 08 Sep 2013 17:25:42 -0400, David H. Lipman wrote:

telnet 192.168.1.3 9100

That will open up a Telnet bsession with no feedback.

You're not kidding there's no feedback!
I had to reboot the computer to kill the session!

On Sun, 08 Sep 2013 17:32:31 -0400, David H. Lipman wrote:

That would be under "Administration"

I see now that there is that one page, under Administration-Configuration
where you *can* actually change things.
http://i43.tinypic.com/2gxfeh2.png

Which of those settings would be suggested to change though to make
the print be darker or the network connection better?

a. Protocol stacks?
b. TCP/IP settings?
c. IPX settings?
d. Snmp settings?
e. Internet printing? (whatever that is)

On Sun, 08 Sep 2013 12:43:22 -0700, Bob F wrote:

The printer is configured for that address, so it doesn't use DHCP to
get one.

I guess not using DHCP is OK with me (as long as it works).

The funny thing is that the printer configuration pages all say that the
printer *is* using DHCP:
http://i43.tinypic.com/2gxfeh2.png

But, it can't be using DHCP since it's always 192.168.1.116, which
wouldn't happen if it *was* using DHCP.

So, I'm confused ...

From: "Misha"

On Sun, 08 Sep 2013 07:43:12 -0400, SC Tom wrote:

try comp.mobile.android for other Android inquiries.

Hmmmm..... there is no comp.mobile.android on my newsserver.

Have your News Reader (NNTP client) relist all the news groups on that news
server and then find; comp.mobile.android

It is available on GigaNews and NewsGuy.

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From: "Misha"

On Sun, 08 Sep 2013 17:13:35 -0400, David H. Lipman wrote:

I always shoot for PCL v6 and if I have a problem, I'll downgrade to PCL
v5

It seems Linux defaults to PostScript, and Windows defaulted (with my
selection choice of the available drivers) to PCL v6.

So far, it's working.

Of course, I still have no idea how to make the print darker; but it
appears to be dark enough for now.

Sure, they work. However it may not take full advantage of the printer's
capabilities. I have managed manyh HP LJet 2100 and they are limited in
capabilities so it isn't an issue with that printer.


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On Sun, 08 Sep 2013 17:42:08 -0400, David H. Lipman wrote:

telnet 192.168.1.16

Hit the "/" key.

If it shows "DHCP Config : Disabled"
It is a static address.

The funny thing is that the printer *appears* to have a static IP address
of 192.168.1.116; yet, DHCP is clearly enabled as shown in the web browser
pointing to http://192.168.1.116:
http://i43.tinypic.com/2gxfeh2.png

Your nice telnet suggestion above also confirms DHCP is enabled:
$ telnet 192.168.1.116
Trying 192.168.1.116...
Connected to 192.168.1.116.
Escape character is '^]'.

HP JetDirect

Please type "?" for HELP, or "/" for current settings
/

===JetDirect Telnet Configuration===
Firmware Rev. : G.07.20
MAC Address : 00:10:83:a0:bb:cd
Config By : DHCP
IP Address : 192.168.1.116
Subnet Mask : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway : 192.168.1.1
Syslog Server : Not Specified
Idle Timeout : 90 Seconds
Set Cmnty Name : Not Specified
Host Name : NBIU830AC
DHCP Config : Enabled
Passwd : Disabled
IPX/SPX : Disabled
DLC/LLC : Enabled
Ethertalk : Enabled
Banner page : Enabled


So, I'm confused why, if DHCP is operating, why the printer is always at
the IP address 192.168.1.116, even when it was at my friend's house.

On Sun, 08 Sep 2013 08:16:19 -0600, Hot-Text wrote:

Printer Driver are on the HP Printer Software just install it.......

Actually, while I downloaded the printer drivers from the HP web site,
what is missing is how to set up the printer on the network.

For that, I used the respective operating system wizards (WinXP, Win7,
and Linux).

Interestingly, each of these wizards obtained the HP drivers on their
own, so, in the end, I never used the HP drivers that I had downloaded.

I have no idea what the *practical* difference is between the drivers
anyway (e.g., PCL5 vs PCL6 vs PS); but, all I know is that the printer
appears to now be networked to all the devices except the Android
cellphone.