HP Jetdirect 510x external print server
Simple, fast sharing for up to three devices on a Fast Ethernet/Ethernet network
Connect up to three devices through one reliable network
Install and connect easily
Offer networking thats beyond discrimination. Share virtually any three supported HP or nonHP devices with a parallel port. At HP, interoperability is a priority; were making it easier for you to use what you already have. Ensure full compatibility. The HP Jetdirect 510x external print server supports all major network operating systems, even mixed environments, with multiple network operating systems/multiprotocol switching. With such wide-ranging support, Windows, Novell, Macintosh, and UNIX users can simultaneously share the same network devices. Plus, you can set up printers close to users. Protect your network investment. With 2 MB of Flash memory, you can easily upgrade your print server with future firmware updates. Experience award-winning HP support. This external print server includes a three-year, return-to-HP warranty backed by free HP Customer Care telephone and Web support.
Manage printers effortlessly. HP provides the toolsHP Network Printer Installer, HP Web Jetadmin, and HP Embedded Web Serverthat make installing, connecting, and managing your networked printers a simple, proactive process. With HP Web Jetadmin, you can create groups of printers to manage resources easily. Check a devices status, diagnose problems, and moreall from a single location. Enable users to print across the Internet anywhere. Send print jobs directly to HP Jetdirect-connected devices across the Internet with HP Internet printer connection software and Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) technology.

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Technical specifications
Part number Network types Connectivity Print server type Software included Browsers supported Flash memory Upgradeable firmware Operating systems Network operating systems1 J7983G Fast Ethernet, Ethernet, 802.3 network 3 IEEE 1284-compliant parallel, 1 RJ-45 (10/100Base-TX) External HP Network Printer Installer, HP Web Jetadmin, HP Embedded Web Server Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.x and higher, Safari, Mozilla 1.x, Firefox 1.x 2 MB Yes Windows 2000, Windows XP Microsoft Windows 98, SE, Me, 2000, Server 2003, XP, 2003 64-bit, XP 64-bit; Novell 5.1 and later; Apple Mac OS 9.x, OS X 10.2 and later; Red Hat Linux 7.x and later; SuSE Linux 8.x and later; HP-UX 10.20, 11.x, 11.i; Solaris 2.5 and later (SPARC systems only); IBM AIX 3.2.5 and later2; MPE-iX; Citrix MetaFrame Server; Windows Terminal Services TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, AppleTalk , DLC/LLC, IP Direct Mode, LPD,3 FTP Printing,4 IPP,4 Netware NDS, Bindery, NDPS, iPrint, Telnet, SLP, IGMP, BOOTP/DHCP, WINS, SNMP, HTTP Any network-capable printer with an IEEE-1284 compliant parallel port and a compatible network driver. Printer must support printing an HP Jetdirect Configuration Page using the HP PCL, HP/GL-2, ASCII or PostScript printer languages. -40C to 70C (-40F to 158F) 0C to 55C (32F to 131F) 15% to 95% at 40C (104F), non-condensing 90% at 65C (149F) 100 - 240 VAC @ 50-60 Hz 3.4 watts maximum EU (CISPR22/EN55022 Class A.), USA (Part 15.21 of the FCC Rules, Class A), Australia (EMC requirements), New Zealand (MoC), Canada (EMC Class-A requirements), China (Requirements for Class B Products, Class A when connected to LANs), Japan (VCC Class A) Korea (RRL certified), Taiwan (Class A certified) IEC 950-compliant, safety UL listed, EU LVD and EN 60950 compliant, NEMKO approved, certified by Canada CSA, Mexico NOM-1NYCE, Czech Republic EZU, Singapore PSB, Russia GOST, Poland PCBC, China CCIB 11 x 5.6 x 1.2 in (279 x 142 x 30 mm) 1 lb (.45 kg) Three-year, return-to-HP warranty HP Jetdirect 510x external print server, set-up documentation, power supply, and software CD-ROM
Network protocols2 Supported printers Environmental ranges Operating temperature Storage temperature Operating humidity Storage humidity Power required Power consumption Product certification Electromagnetic compatibility Safety Dimensions Weight Warranty Whats in the box
Not all protocol and operating system combinations are supported. For more information, refer to www.hp.com/support/net_printing. 2 Requires software from the network operating systems vendor. 3 May require software from the network operating systems vendor or third-party vendor.
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