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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
.