On Sat, 17 Mar 2001, Carl Walker wrote:
> This is a very good point that I missed in the last email; If you have access
> to one of these JetDirect cards and wish to see if it's new enough to support
> lpd connections, just telnet to it. If you can connect (to the normal telnet
> port, 23), the firmware is recent enough for lpd - if it refuses the
> connection, it's too old.
Note: even the ones that are too old can be upgraded with an Altera EPLD
that HP will gladly charge you too much for; it plugs right into the
socket on the card (both internal and external Jet Direct cards).
Leastwise, that was how I upgraded all my non-compliant ones back in '95
or so. Also, the non-compliant ones still speak "Jet Direct" protocols,
and, I *believe*, will be able to be accessed via CUPS at port 9100.
-Ken
> This is a good way to tell if a used one that you're looking at is ready
> for the *NIX world without hassle. Make sure there's a machine around with
> a network connection that supports telent when you look at a used HP printer /
> JetDirect server. Next time, I'll bring my notebook and a crossover cable.
> Live and learn.
>
> -Carl
>
> Jeffry Smith wrote:
> >
> > I can't speak for the external units, but my LJ5MP at home has a
> > jet-direct installed inside it. I use LPRng to talk to it no problem,
> > looks like a remote machine and everything. Actually, I can even telnet
> > to it to change settings - no problem.
> >
> > jeff
> >
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> > To advance, grow, or multiply inexorably. In
> > hackish usage this verb has overtones of menace and silliness,
> > evoking the creeping horrors of low-budget monster movies.
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