JetDirect
Iron Oxide Red 129,130, Iron Oxide Green / Black ,
History
The JetDirect was first introduced in March 1991 (code named QuickSilver) with the LaserJet IIIsi network printer (code named Helios). This interface, MIO (Modular Input/Ouput) was designed from the ground up with the IIIsi to create a mainstream full function high performance networked printer. The initial MIO interface card supported Ethernet and Token Ring physical layer variants and various networking protocols over an AUI/BNC connection. Initially, a separate card was required for each protocol needed, such as TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, AppleTalk, or DLC/LLC. The most common communication uses TCP port 9100. The following year the team applied the technology to the legacy accessory slot on the LaserJetIIs and IIIs (XIO) XIO(Extended Input/Output). Not until 1994 would MIO interface cards be released that could support more than one protocol per card.
The next development releases added connection interfaces. In 1992, a card with both RJ45 and BNC connectors was released, and in 1993, the first external JetDirects were introduced with a parallel interface. This enabled JetDirect cards to connect to almost any printer, making that printer network-capable. In 1995, the Ex plus 3 was released, with 3 parallel ports on one network interface, allowing 3 printers to share 1 network address.
1997 saw the new numbering format for both internal and external JetDirects. Internals began the 6xx series with the release of the 600n, multi-protocol card that supported TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, DLC/LLC, and AppleTalk over a token-ring network; along with the 1760x series external print server - also multi-protocol. An Ethernet version of the 600n was released in 1998. In 1999, the JetDirect autoswitch was introduced.
1998 also saw the release of 170x, the first value-line print server aimed at smaller companies that did not necessarily need full networking - only TCP/IP or IPX/SPX support. This was followed in 2000 by the JetDirect 70x home print server , mmc sd memory card .
615n serie , buy network card .
In 2002 HP released the 615n series of Internal EIO print server. This model featured a new chipset manufactured in Singapore that had an issue to do with either overheating or data overload. Otherwise known as the ASIC issue, this meant the 615n card could fail without warning, and when it failed, would completely shut down, appearing to vanish from the printer entirely. Functionality can be restored in most cases by removing plastic end and heating it component side up in an oven at 400 degrees F. for 5 minutes[citation needed].
Soon afterwards, HP began to do a per-item replacement policy that has ended as of October 31, 2008, when all known 615n cards were at least 4 years old and at such time HP felt it had taken appropriate corporate responsibility for a defect in manufacturing.
The 615n cards most directly affected were the units installed in the Laserjet 2300, 4200 and Color 4600 series. Those cards appear to be most prone to failure.
Any 615n series card can fail, but it is up to HP to determine if the failure is due to the chipset or some other factor. It is recommended to call them or contact them through the Web site and they will proceed to do some simple troubleshooting steps to determine if the failure is due to the chipset or some other cause. If it is proven to be the chipset, HP would be able to replace the card under warranty with an as-new card (nominally a 620n) which can save the customer upwards of US$350 at current (2007?) retail prices.
External print servers
Model number
Printer ports
Network ports
Network protocols
Firmware
Notes
EX Plus
One Parallel
10Base-T Coax and RJ45
TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, and DLC/LLC
Flash EEPROM
BOOTP & DHCP Client
EX Plus3
Three Parallel
10Base-T Coax and RJ45
TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, AppleTalk, and DLC/LLC
Flash EEPROM
DHCP Client (not BOOTP)
170x
One Parallel (IEEE 1284.4)
One RJ45 10Base-T Ethernet
TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, and DLC/LLC
Non-upgradeable
175x
One USB 1.0
One RJ45 10/100Base-TX Ethernet
TCP/IP, AppleTalk, LPD (Windows and Mac OS only)
Non-upgradeable
Discontinued in favour of the en1700
300x
One Parallel (IEEE 1284.4)
One RJ45 10/100Base-TX Ethernet
TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, AppleTalk, and DLC/LLC, IPP, FTP
2 MB
Two models available; the standard RJ45 model, and the OfficeConnect model, designed to integrate into the 3Com OfficeConnect network family of products OfficeConnect model now discontinued
310x
One USB 1.0
One RJ45 10/100Base-TX Ethernet
TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, AppleTalk, and DLC/LLC
2 MB
Discontinued in Favor of the en3700
en1700
One USB 2.0
One RJ45 10/100Base-TX Ethernet
TCP/IP, AppleTalk
2 MB
Limited Firmware flashable for USB connectivity to certain HP printers
en3700
One USB 2.0
One RJ45 10/100Base-TX Ethernet
TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, AppleTalk, and DLC/LLC
4 MB
500x
Three Parallel (IEEE 1284.4
One RJ45 10/100Base-TX Ethernet, one BNC (10Base-2)
TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, AppleTalk, and DLC/LLC
2 MB
Discontinued in favor of the 510x
510x
Three Parallel (IEEE 1284.4
One RJ45 10/100Base-TX Ethernet
TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, AppleTalk, and DLC/LLC
2 MB
Same product as the 500x, except no BNC connector and ROHS compliant
wp110
One Parallel (IEEE 1284.4)
One RJ45 10/100Base-TX Ethernet, Wireless 802.11b
TCP/IP, AppleTalk, IP Direct mode, telnet, SLP, IGMP, BOOTP/DHCP, WINS, SNMP, HTTP, Auto-IP, and Apple Rendezvous
2 MB
Discontinued
380x
One USB 1.0
Wireless 802.11b
TCP/IP (IP Direct Mode, LPD, FTP, IPP), IPX/SPX, DLC/LLC, and AppleTalk. Also NDS, NetWare Bindery, NCP, telnet, SLP, IGMP, BOOTP/DHCP, WINS, SNMP v1 and v2c, and HTTP
4 MB
Discontinued in favor of ew2400
ew2400
One USB 2.0
One RJ45 10/100Base-TX Ethernet, Wireless 802.11b/g
TCP/IP, IPX/SPX Direct mode, AppleTalk, IP Direct mode, LPD printing, telnet, SLP, IGMP, BOOTP/DHCP, WINS, SNMP, HTTP, Auto-IP, and Apple Rendezvous
4 MB
Internal print servers
MIO
MIO (Modular Input/Output) was the first technology developed by HP for its laser printers to enable the addition of peripheral cards such as JetDirect.
Model number
Network ports
Released
Notes
C2059A/B/C/D/E/T
???
Outdated; must be replaced with J2550B, J2552B, J2555B, or J2556B
J2337
???
Can be upgraded with J2546B SIMM or J2549B SIMM
J2338
???
Can be upgraded with J2546B SIMM or J2549B SIMM
J2339
???
Can be upgraded with J2546B SIMM or J2549B SIMM
J2340
???
Can be upgraded with J2546B SIMM or J2549B SIMM
J2371
???
Can be upgraded with J2546B SIMM or J2549B SIMM
J2372
10Base-T
Can be upgraded with J2546B SIMM or J2549B SIMM
J2373
???
Can be upgraded with J2546B SIMM or J2549B SIMM
J2550A/B
10Base-T
1 November 1996
“A” version can be upgraded to “B” version with a firmware update
J2552A/B
10Base-T, 10Base-2, and LocalTalk
1 November 1996
“A” version can be upgraded to “B” version with a firmware update
J2555A/B
Token Ring
1 November 1996
“A” version can be upgraded to “B” version with a firmware update
J2556B
10/100Base-TX
J4100A
10/100Base-TX and 10Base-2
1 February 2000
J4105A
Token Ring
1 February 2000
J4106A
10Base-T
1 February 2000
LIO
LIO interfaces were developed by HP as a corporate response to the strictly internal MIO and EIO development path. The LIO interface differs from MIO/EIO in that the card is wrapped in an external plastic casing and is hot-swappable. The LIO backplane technology is based on a low power/low-voltage (<1-volt) differential signaling technology.
200m 10/100 Base-T (Supports only Windows and Apple Mac, fixed firmware)
250m 10/100 Base-T (Full support for Netware and Un*x, firmware upgradeable)
280m 802.11b Wireless
EIO
EIO (Enhanced Input/Output) is a modular interface developed by HP for its printers to expand their capabilities. EIO does not just serve JetDirect cards, but EIO hard drives and the EIO Connectivity card for adding communication ports to the printers as well. EIO utilizes the 3.3V signaling technology of the Conventional PCI bus and is significantly more energy-efficient than MIO technology. EIO print servers will not work in LIO slots, nor will the LIO print servers work in EIO slots.
600n 10Base-T/10Base-2 EIO Card (J3110A, J3111A, J3112A, J3113A) (Discontinued)
610n for Ethernet/802.5, DB9, RJ45 (J4169A, J4167A) (Discontinued)
615n 10/100TX (J6057A) (Discontinued)
620n Ethernet/Fast Ethernet (10/100Base-TX, 802.3) (J7934A, J7934G)
625n Ethernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit (10/100/1000Base-TX, 802.3) (J7960A, J7960G) (Discontinued)
630n Ethernet/Fast Etnernet/Gigabit (10/100/1000Base-Tx, 802.3) IPv6 (J7997G) replacement for 625n
635n Ethernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit (10/100/1000Base-TX, 802.3) IPv6/IPsec (J7961A, J7961G)
680n 802.11b Wireless (Discontinued)
690n Ethernet/Fast Ethernet/Wireless (10/100Base-TX, 802.3, 802.11b, 802.11g) IPv6/IPsec (J8007G) (New July 2008)
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