telnet 198.162.0.5
Then, to see the current settings:
/
For help:
?
And then, for example, to set the IP address:
ip:192.168.0.100
Hope this helps!
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The HP utilities for configuring JetDirect 600N (as used in LaserJet 2100 and others) only run under Windows. The web based configuration utility is not supported on Macs. However, once the DHCP assigned IP address is known (print a test page), you can use telnet to set the IP address and other settings. To access the printer:
Then, to see the current settings:
For help:
And then, for example, to set the IP address:
Hope this helps!
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Configure a networked HP LaserJet 2100 via telnet
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Configure a networked HP LaserJet 2100 via telnet
Thanks for the tip. I realized that my printer was not password protected.
Configure a networked HP LaserJet 2100 via telnet
Yes, but that requires that you boot into Mac OS 9 (which does not work on newer machines).
Configure a networked HP LaserJet 2100 via telnet
The HP LaserJet utility works fine in Classic mode on Panther.
Configure a networked HP LaserJet 2100 via telnet
Thanks!! This provided the inspiration for finally enabling me to print to a netware-shared printer. The hint's also valid for HP LaserJet 4050 series printers.
Configure a networked HP LaserJet 2100 via telnet
I think this hint is valid for any HP printer with a network card.
Configure a networked HP LaserJet 2100 via telnet
If you've activated the Debug Menu in Safari and "fake" the User-Agent to Windows/IE you should be able to use the web interface. I did that and was even able to use the scanning feature of my officejet thru the web browser, although the java applets are REALLY slow :-).
Configure a networked HP LaserJet 2100 via telnet
You can telnet into an Apple Laserwriter 16/600 (I assume it works on others) too. Handy since there's no config util for OSX and I don't have Classic installed.
Configure a networked HP LaserJet 2100 via telnet
Telnetting into my HPLJ2100 allowed me to point it to a syslog server running on my Linux box (syslogd -r), so I can now access the printer log alongside the Linux log. Great tip, thanks!
IP address not needed
Submitted as an anonymous new hint, but belongs here:
On newer HP printers that support Rendezvous, you no longer need to know the IP number of the printer and can use a command similar to:
Configure a networked HP LaserJet 2100 via telnet
To configure an old HP LaserJet via Telnet: |
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