HP Jetdirect 175x
External print server/internal connector for USB
The HP Jetdirect 175x external print server/Internet connector for USB lets you easily and inexpensively share printers or HP All-in-One devices through an existing Ethernet network without sacrificing quality or flexibility.
This pocket-size 10/100Base-TX print server/Internet connector uses a USB port allowing you to print anywhere, anytime.

Flexible

Connect most HP LaserJets, Deskjets, and All-in-Ones through the USB port. Enables flexible location of peripherals within the office. Only the PC sending the print job needs to be powered on. Supports Windows 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, XP, XP 64-bit, Server 2003, and Mac OS 8.6 or above environments and 10/100Base-TX Ethernet technology the proven standard. Use IP, IPX, or Apple EtherTalk and have multifunction support for scan, fax, copy, and print over the network.

Simple sharing

Connect quickly to any peripheral in your office with a USB port. Easy setup using HP Install Network Printer Wizard software included on CD-ROM. Pocket-sized with an attachment clip that allows the print server to be attached almost anywhere. System administrators can directly install, configure, and manage the HP Jetdirect 175x external print server/ internet connector for USB with HP Web Jetadmin.

Low cost

Economical way to share even low-cost LaserJets, Deskjets, and All-in-Ones using Ethernet network technology. Less expensive than purchasing a printer for each user and documents print faster than with a PC print server or file server connection.

Technical specifications

General features
HP Jetdirect 175x external print server/Internet connector for USB (product number: J6035C)
External I/O ports: 1 RJ-45, 1 USB Network interface: 10/100Base-TX Ethernet Compatible network management tools: HP Web Jetadmin Printer management software included: HP Install Network Printer Wizard Fast Ethernet/802.3, RJ-45 (10/100Base-TX) 40 MB free hard disk space, CD-ROM drive Works best with the following USB printers or HP All-in-One devices (Windows 95, 98, Me, NT, 4.0, 2000 and Mac OS 8.6 or above environments): HP Deskjet printers: 895, 930*, 950*, 970*, 990*, 1220* series HP LaserJet printers: 1200/1220 print/copy/scan*, 2200*, 3200* series HP Officejet G55*, G85*, K80/K80xi printer/fax/scanner/copier (All-in-One) HP Photosmart P1100, P1200*
*Devices are Macintosh compatible. Please verify the system requirements of your printer as well as the print server. For example, some print servers are supported in the Macintosh environment, but the printer itself may not be supported on a Macintosh.
Network types System requirements Supported peripherals
Compatible network operating systems and protocols Browsers supported Dimensions (w x h x d) Weight Whats in the box
Systems: Microsoft Windows 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, XP 64-bit, Server 2003; Mac OS 8.6 or above Protocols: TCP/IP, IPX/SPX Direct Mode, EtherTalk, Auto-IP, Apple Rendezvous compatible Microsoft IE 4.0 or above, Netscape 5.0 or above 4 x 1.5 x 5 in.26 lb HP Jetdirect 175x external print server, with attachment clip, USB cable (2 ft), installation CD-ROM with HP Install Network Printer Wizard software and user guide, Quick Setup poster, power adapter

Ordering information

Environmental ranges Recommended operating temperature: Storage temperatures: Recommended operating humidity: Power requirements Source: Frequency: Power consumption Power certification Electromagnetic compatibility Compliant with: Safety: Warranty Product number J6035C 32 to 131 F (0 to 55 C) -40 to 158 F (-40 to 70 C) 15 to 95% RH at 104 F (40 C) non-condensing 110-127 VAC 60 Hz 2.8 watts maximum HP product HP Jetdirect 175x external print server/Internet connector for USB
USA, FCC Rules; Canada, DoC IEC 950-compliant One-year limited hardware warranty

RJ-45 (10/100Base-TX)

Indicator lights Test/Reset button Power supply USB Port

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HP Jetdirect External USB Compatibility

Introduction

There have been some questions from customers about the compatibility of printers and the HP Jetdirect External Print Server Products. This white paper addresses those questions and provides a list of supported printers with the USB External Print Servers that are currently on the Corporate Price List (CPL). Over the years, many things have changed regarding external print servers and printers they connect to. In the past, an external print server was the only way to place these printers on a network. In contrast, many printers today come with their own embedded networking and the USB port is used almost exclusively for direct connection to PCs. As a result, some printers have implemented cost effective USB modes that are very difficult for an external print server to support on the network.

Current Support Strategy

HP currently has four external USB products on the CPL: J6035G J7988G J7951G J7942G 175X 10/100TX USB 1.1 External Print Server en1700 10/100TX USB 2.0 External Print Server ew2400 10/100TX & 802.11b/g USB 2.0 External Print Server en3700 10/100TX USB 2.0 External Print server
In 2008, the J6035G 175X print server will be discontinued. This print server has been popular, but is not upgradeable and it does not support Hi-Speed USB. The 175x supports

whitepaper

USB 1.1 and USB 1.1 does not include Hi-Speed. USB 2.0 added Hi-Speed and is fully backward compatible with USB 1.1 in Full-Speed. As a result, some of the newer USB printers cannot be supported. Its eventual replacement is currently available as the en1700, an upgradeable solution that supports Hi-Speed USB and also supports IPv6. The ew2400 and the en3700 which are USB 2.0 Hi-Speed will remain on the CPL for a while as they are respectively HPs wireless external print server and HPs full featured external print server.

Scanning on AIO and MFPs

The HP Jetdirect External print servers do not support scanning on Laserjet MFPs. They are currently a print only solution. The 175x, ew2400, and en3700 supported scanning through the embedded web server for the Laserjet AIOs and Officejet Pros. Many devices have their own networking scanning software and no longer rely on HP JetDirects web scan capability and in many cases no longer support it. As a result, the web scanning capability has been removed from the en1700.

Supported Printer lists

Due to various product limitations, not all USB external print servers support the same set of printers. In this section, we will break down the supported printers for each HP USB Jetdirect print server. As always, be sure your firmware on both the printer and print server is at the latest available version.
HP Jetdirect en1700 Supported with these USB network-capable HP printers, AIOs, and MFPs:
HP Business Inkjet 2300, 2600, 2800, and 3000; HP Color LaserJet CP3505, CP4005, 2500, 2550, 2600, 2605, 2700, 3000, 3600, 3700, 3800, 4610, 4650, 4700, 5550, 2820mfp, and 2840mfp; HP Designjet Z2100, Z3100, 30, 70, 90, 110+, 130, 500, 800, and 820mfp; HP Deskjet 5550, 5650, 6940, 6980, and 9800 series; HP LaserJet P2014, P2015, P3005, 1010, 1012, 1015, 1022, 1160, 1200, 1300, 1320, 2200, 2300, 2410, 2420, 2430, 3015, 3020, 3030, 3052, 3055, 3300, 3380, 3390, 3392, 4240, 4250, 4350, and 5200 series; HP Officejet Pro K550, K850, K5300, and K5400

Print and Windows based scanning:
HP Color LaserJet CM1015mfp and CM1017mfp

Print only:

HP Color LaserJet CM4730mfp, 4730mfp; HP LaserJet M3027mfp, M3035mfp, M4345mfp, M5025mfp, M5035mfp, 3050, and 3050z; HP Officejet L7300, 7500, L7600, L7700, 6200, and 9100 series
HP Jetdirect en3700 Supported with these USB network-capable HP printers:
HP Business Inkjet 1000, 1100, 1200, 2280, 2300, 2600, 2800, 3000; HP Color Inkjet cp1160 and cp1700; HP Color LaserJet CP3505, CP4005, 1500, 2500, 2550, 2605, 2700, 3000, 3500, 3550, 3600, 3700, 3800, 4610, 4650, 4700, 5550 series; HP Designjet 30, 70, 90, 110+, 130, 500, 800, and 820mfp; HP Deskjet 1180c, 1220c, 1280, 5150, 5550, 5650, 6122, 9300c, 9600c, 9650, 9670, 9680, and 9800 series; HP LaserJet P2014, P2015, P3005, 1015, 1022, 1150, 1160, 1200, 1300, 2200, 2300, 2410, 2420, 2430, 3015, 3020, 3030, 3052, 3055, 3200, 3300, 3380, 3390, 3392, 4240, 4250, 4350, and 5200 series; HP Officejet D, G series, K80/K80xi, and 9100 series; HP Officejet Pro K550, K850, K5300, K5400, L7300, L7500, L7600, and L7700
Also works with these USB network-capable HP printers:
HP HP HP HP HP HP Color LaserJet CM1015/1017mfp*, CM4730mfp*, 4730mfp*, 9500mfp*; Deskjet 895 Cse/Cxi; LaserJet M3027mfp*, M3035mfp*, M4345mfp*, M5025mfp*, M5035mfp*, 3050*; Officejet 6100 series*; Photosmart 1100, 1200, 1300, 7000**, and 8000 series; PSC 2110*, 2210*, 2400*, 7350, and 7550 All-in-One
* printing only; no webscan ** except HP Photosmart 7200 series
HP Jetdirect ew2400 Supported with these USB network-capable HP printers:
HP HP HP HP HP HP HP Color LaserJet CM1015/1017mfp*, CM4730mfp*, 4730mfp*, 9500mfp*; Deskjet 895 Cse/Cxi; LaserJet M3027mfp*, M3035mfp*, M4345mfp*, M5025mfp*, M5035mfp*, 3050*; Officejet 6100 series*; Photosmart 1100, 1200, 1300, 7000**, and 8000 series; PSC 2110*, 2210*, 2400*, 7350, and 7550 All-in-One; CM 8060 Color MFP with Edgeline Technology*
HP Jetdirect 175x Supported with these USB network-capable HP peripherals:
HP Business Inkjet 1000, 1100, 1200, 2280, 2300, 2600, 2800, 3000; HP Color Inkjet cp1160 and cp1700; HP Color LaserJet CP4005, 1500, 2500, 2550, 3000, 3500, 3550, 3600, 3700, 3800, 4610, 4650, 4700, and 5550 series; HP Designjet 30, 70, 90, 110+, 130, 500, and 800; HP Deskjet 1180c, 1220c, 1280, 5150, 5550, 5650, 6122, 9300c, 9600c, 9650, 9670, 9680, and 9800 series; HP LaserJet 1015, 1022, 1150, 1160, 1200, 1300, 2200, 2300, 2410, 2420, 2430, 3015, 3020, 3030, 3200, 3300, 3380, 4240, 4250, 4350, and 5200 series; HP Officejet D, G series, K80/K80xi, and 9100 series; HP Officejet Pro K550, K850, K5300, K5400, L7300, L7500, L7600, and L7700

Also works with these USB network-capable HP peripherals:
HP Color LaserJet 4730mfp*, 9500mfp*; HP Deskjet 895 Cse/Cxi; HP LaserJet M3027mfp*, M3035mfp*, M4345mfp*, M5025mfp*, M5035mfp*, 3050*, 3052*, 3055*, 3390*, 3392*; HP Officejet 6100 series*; HP Photosmart 1100, 1200, 1300, 7000**, and 8000 series; HP PSC 7350 and 7550 All-in-One
* printing only; no webscan ** except HP Photosmart 7200 series printers
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