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Re: printing to shared LaserJet 4100 just sits in queue - please help

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From: "Adam" <adam@no_thanks.com>

>> Thanks, yes, I have tried a used external print server,
>> which might have been defective.  So,
>> I'm still looking for a good print server.
>> It's been on my list of things to do.  Not sure I want to
>> get a JetDirect print server, the one in my printer does not work.
>> And, JetDirect reviews are less than stellar.
>>
>
> Okay, I went out and bought a brand new TRENDnet print server.
> And, like the used one, it still takes down the network.  This time,
> I used Firestarter to dig further.  Firestarter blocked the following event ...
>
> PORT = 67
> SOURCE = 0.0.0.0        [the culprit ?]
> PROTOCOL = UDP
> SERVICE = DHCP
>
> Wouldn't the above event conflict with some routers [192.168.0.xxx]?
>
> And, the following event ...
>
> PORT = <blank>
> SOURCE = 192.168.0.xxx        [valid print server IP address not shown]
> PROTOCOL = ICMP
> SERVICE = Unknown        [the culprit ?]
>
> Firestarter Preferences has ICMP Filtering enabled with ALL options checked.
>
> Any ideas?
>

I have two JetDirects (200M & 300x) on my SOHO LAN and I have managed ~140 printers with a 
wide variety internal or external JetDirect units.  Just looking on my shelf I have two 
300x,a 610N and 615N ready to be used.  Albeit it isn't HP but, I even have a MPI 
BlueTooth printer server.  I know print servers and I can state emphatically that *any* 
JetDirect reviews that indicate they are less than stellar is not true.  But will admit 
they are more expensive.

TCP Port is BootPS and is often used in conjunction with TFTP to both assign an IP and 
configure the Print Server.  It is the predecessor of DHCP and thus when the the print 
server annonces I have IP 0.0.0.0 with a provided MAC address via TCP port 67 it is 
requesting a DHCP server to assign it an address.  If you are using a SOHO Router chances 
are high the Router is at 192.168.1.1 and that Router is the DHCP Server and you are not 
allowing the TRENDnet to get an IP assigned to it by the Router.  If you have the ability 
to configure TRENDnet out-of-band (such as a Serial port) you can use that approach to 
statically set the TCP/IP stack.  Otherwise you will have to allow the TRENDnet to get an 
IP assigned to it by the Router.

-- 
Dave
Multi-AV Scanning Tool - http://multi-av.thespykiller.co.uk
http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp 

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  Re: printing to shared LaserJet 4100 just sits in queue - please help "Adam" <adam@no_thanks.com> - 2011-11-01 00:24 -0700
    Re: printing to shared LaserJet 4100 just sits in queue - please help Andy <nospam@> - 2011-11-01 19:55 +1000
      Re: printing to shared LaserJet 4100 just sits in queue - please help "Dirk T. Verbeek" <dverbeek@xs4all.nl> - 2011-11-01 14:33 +0100
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      Re: printing to shared LaserJet 4100 just sits in queue - please help "Adam" <adam@no_thanks.com> - 2011-11-01 09:01 -0700
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                Re: printing to shared LaserJet 4100 just sits in queue - please help "Adam" <adam@no_thanks.com> - 2011-11-06 18:13 -0800
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