topic Re: adding a Usb printer to HP-ux server in Operating System - HP-UX

adding a Usb printer to HP-ux server

AnthonySN — Sat, 30 Sep 2006 10:48:46 GMT

how do i add a usb printer to a hpux server as a local printer.

Re: adding a Usb printer to HP-ux server

Patrick Wallek — Sat, 30 Sep 2006 11:38:34 GMT

You don't.

HP-UX does not support ANY USB devices other than a keyboard and mouse.

You would have to: 1) set this printer up on the network and then set it up in HP-UX as a network printer (requires Jetdirect printer installer software available here: http://h20180.www2.hp.com/apps/Lookup?h_query=jet+direct+printer+installer&h_tool=software&h_lang=en ) or 2) set this printer up on a machine that does support USB printers (a windows server or PC would work) and then set this printer up as a remote printer on your HP-UX machine.

The network printer route would definitely be the easiest.

Re: adding a Usb printer to HP-ux server

Bill Hassell — Sat, 30 Sep 2006 13:38:58 GMT

Purchase an HP JetDirect adapter (the 175X is a good choice), plug in the printer to the adapter and use hppi or SAM to add your printer. Some of the details will require the manufacturer and model of the printer.