Microsoft KB Archive/124293

= HP JetDirect Firmware Versions and Windows NT Protocol Support =

Article ID: 124293

Article Last Modified on 11/1/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.5
 * Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.51
 * Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Developer Edition
 * Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.5
 * Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51
 * Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q124293



Windows NT can print to most Hewlett-Packard (HP) JetDirect network printer cards using either the data link control (DLC) protocol or the TCP/IP protocol using Line Printer Remote (LPR)/Line Printer Daemon (LPD). However, not all JetDirect cards support all protocols. The firmware revision of a JetDirect card determines its ability to work with Windows NT network printing protocols.

The following list outlines the Windows NT protocols and capabilities supported by the different HP JetDirect firmware revisions.

Version        Description ---

A.03.03        Fully supports LPD for TCP/IP printing and DLC with or later       automatic protocol switching in any HP printer that supports the card.

A.03.00 -      Fully supports DLC with protocol switching in any HP  A.03.02       printer that supports the card. This firmware revision does not support LPD. Therefore, even though it               does support TCP/IP, it does not work with the Windows NT                LPR TCP/IP printing client.

A.02.0x        Supports DLC, but can only use protocol switching on                an HP 4Si. If you are using another printer, the other protocols must be disabled for Windows NT DLC to work properly. This firmware revision does not support LPD. Therefore, even though it does support TCP/IP, it will not work with Windows NT's LPR TCP/IP printing client.

A.01.0x        Supports DLC, but all other protocols must be disabled. There is no protocol switching support with this firmware revision on any HP printer.

A.00.0x No DLC support, will not work with Windows NT.

The firmware revision of an HP JetDirect card can normally be found by printing the printer self-test page on a printer with the card installed. The revision number is preceded by:

  FIRMWARE REVISION:

For additional information, contact Hewlett-Packard Technical Support at (208) 323-2551.

The HP JetDirect network printer card is manufactured by Hewlett-Packard Company, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this products' performance or reliability.

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Keywords: kbprint KB124293

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