Configuration Page Messages
HP Jetdirect Configuration/General Information
Information in this section provides general HP Jetdirect print server configuration as described in
Table 7-1 HP Jetdirect Configuration. For error messages, see Table 7-5 Error Messages.
Table 7-1 HP Jetdirect Configuration
Message Description
STATUS:
Current state of the HP Jetdirect print server.
I/O CARD READY: The HP Jetdirect print server has successfully connected to the
network and is awaiting data.
I/O CARD INITIALIZING: The HP Jetdirect print server is initializing the network
protocols. For more information, see the status line for each protocol on the
configuration page.
I/O CARD NOT READY: There is a problem with the print server or its configuration.
An error code and message is displayed if the print server is not ready. For more
information, see
Table 7-5 Error Messages.
MODEL NUMBER: The model number of the HP Jetdirect print server (for example, J7973E).
HARDWARE ADDRESS:
The 12-digit hexadecimal network hardware (MAC) address of the HP Jetdirect print
server installed in the printer or device. This address is assigned by the manufacturer.
FIRMWARE VERSION:
The firmware revision number of the HP Jetdirect print server currently installed in the
printer.
PORT SELECT:
(Ethernet only) Specifies the port on the HP Jetdirect print server that has been
detected for use:
NONE: The print server is not connected to the network.
RJ-45: The RJ-45 network port is connected.
PORT CONFIG:
Identifies the link configuration of the RJ-45 port on the HP Jetdirect 10/100Base-TX
print server:
10BASE-T HALF: 10 Mbps, half-duplex
10BASE-T FULL: 10 Mbps, full-duplex
100TX HALF: 100Mbps, half-duplex
100TX-FULL: 100Mbps, full-duplex
UNKNOWN: The print server is in an initialization state.
DISCONNECTED: A network connection has not been detected. Check network cables.
AUTO NEGOTIATION
Identifies whether IEEE 802.3u Auto-negotiation on the HP Jetdirect 10/100TX port is
enabled (ON) or disabled (OFF).
ON (default): The HP Jetdirect print server will attempt to automatically configure itself
onto the network at the proper speed (10 or 100 Mbps) and mode (half or full duplex).
Auto-negotiation is enabled after a cold reset.
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