Connecting to HP JetDirect Adapters with IPX in Windows NT (160930)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
This article was previously published under Q160930

SUMMARY

Windows NT Workstation 4.0 does not provide support to connect to Hewlett- Packard (HP) JetDirect cards using the IPX protocol. This functionality is available from the following sources:
  • From Hewlett-Packard. Contact HP for the appropriate software drivers.
  • In Windows NT Service Pack 2.

MORE INFORMATION

Windows NT Server 4.0 provides support for HP JetDirect cards using the IPX/SPX protocol with the File and Print Services for NetWare (FPNW) service.

Windows NT does support connecting to HP JetDirect cards using the TCP/IP protocol with the LPR Print Monitor. This is part of the Microsoft TCP/IP Printing Services. You can add this service on the Services tab in Network properties.

For additional information about Windows NT and JetDirect cards, see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

ARTICLE-ID: 124293
TITLE : HP JetDirect Firmware Versions and Windows NT Protocol Support

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:9/7/2001
Keywords:kbnetwork kbprint KB160930
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