HP JetDirect 170X OfficeConnect External Print Server Simple, affordable print sharing solution for small businesses

Connect virtually any HP or non-HP with a The HP JetDirect 170X parallel port*—anywhere on your network. OfficeConnect External Print Designed for use with Server for Ethernet the award-winning • Fully compliant with Novell Directory networks, is a simple, Services (NDS), plus support for Novell affordable solution for OfficeConnect Distributed Print Services (NDPS) sharing printers on a • Network scanning functionality for network. When a small family of products supported HP All-In-One peripherals** business or office wants to • Embedded Web server for status and configuration using a Web browser connect a printer with a Best Value parallel port* or supported • Optimized for small businesses • A more cost-effective way to share HP All-In-One peripheral** network printers Fast and Easy Setup to its growing network— • Reduced wait for print jobs because files • Quick installation guide for easy setup print up to six times faster than a file simply and affordably—the • Simple installation and remote printer server or PC connection HP JetDirect 170X configuration via HP software OfficeConnect makes it Compatible • NT Simple Device Installation via HP Network Printer possible. Now you can print • Support for Microsoft Windows 95, Installer for Windows NT documents faster and locate Windows 98, Windows NT, Novell printers anywhere on the NetWare, and Artisoft LANtastic • Convenience of placing shared network environments printer or HP All-In-One peripheral** network. close to users • Ideal for connecting virtually any printer with a parallel port*, such as an HP • Includes OfficeConnect Network Assistant LaserJet, HP Professional Series, or HP CD-ROM - a step-by-step guide to DeskJet printer, HP DesignJet series network set-up and operation printers, or HP OfficeJet printers * Except GDI printers or HP DeskJet 710, 720, 820, and 1000 printers ** HP OfficeJet Pro Series (basic image scanning only) and HP LaserJet 1100A Print Ser ver 10BASE-T single-port external print server HP JetDirect 170X OfficeConnect External Print Server

HP joins 3Com’s OfficeConnect family of products, which offers a unique solution, specifically designed for a small-office environment. The OfficeConnect system provides a total With the HP JetDirect 170X Ordering Information networking solution OfficeConnect HP J4102B comprising NICs, PC The HP JetDirect 170X OfficeConnect External Print The HP JetDirect 170X OfficeConnect External Print Cards, hubs, switches, HP Server prints files up to six times faster and allows Server for Ethernet networks includes an RJ-45 JetDirect print severs, you to place the network printer or HP All-In-One port for 10BASE-T unshielded twisted-pair cable. peripheral** close to users. remote access and Requires standard bidirectional parallel printer cable (purchased separately). internet connectivity Without the HP JetDirect 170X devices. OfficeConnect For More Information As businesses expand, Using a PC or file server as a print server slows Hewlett-Packard peripherals and personal printer performance and requires the printer to be additional devices and computers are available at authorized HP dealers located near the server—away from users. worldwide. In North America, call toll free for the functions can be added. authorized HP dealer nearest you: Key Features and Benefits for United States (800) 243-9812 Network Users Canada (800) 387-3867 Simple printer selection—Allows you to view and Japan 03 3385 8333 print to all configured printers from the HP Network Latin America 525 258 4044 Printers folder. Europe/Africa/Middle East 41 1 735 7111 Real-time printer status updates—Lets you request updates without leaving the current application. Or visit us on the web: http://www.hp.com/go/jetdirect Supported Operating Systems Package Contents Microsoft Windows 95 Power supply Microsoft Windows 98 Quick Installation Guide Microsoft Windows NT v3.51, 4.0 OfficeConnect Network Assistant CD ROM Novell NetWare v3.x, 4.x, 5.0 HP software on CD ROM Artisoft LANtastic v7.0 HP JetDirect 170X OfficeConnect External print Other HP JetDirect OfficeConnect server Print Servers Warranty HP JetDirect 300X OfficeConnect External Print One-year, return-to-HP warranty. Server (for Fast Ethernet OfficeConnect environments) HP J4101B

Other HP JetDirect Print Servers HP JetDirect 500X External Print Servers (three ports): HP J3264A, J3265A HP JetDirect 300X External Print Server Customer Service (one port): HP J3263A Hewlett-Packard stands behind this year 2000 HP JetDirect 600N (EIO) Internal Print Servers: compliant product with technical support and a HP J3110A, J3111A, J3112A, J3113A limited one-year, return-to-HP warranty. HP JetDirect 400N (MIO) Internal Print Servers: For the latest support information about HP HP J2550B, J2552B, J2555B, J2556B JetDirect print servers, visit HP Customer Care Online at www.hp.com/go/support/net_printing.

To learn more about 3Com OfficeConnect products, visit our World Wide Web site at www.3com.com/smallbusiness/ 3Com Corporation is publicly traded on Nasdaq under the symbol COMS.

Copyright © 1999 3Com Corporation. All rights reserved. 3Com, the 3Com logo, and OfficeConnect are registered trademarks of 3Com Corporation. More connected. is a trademark of 3Com Corporation. The Hewlett Packard logo and HP JetDirect are registered trademarks of Hewlett Packard Company. Windows and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. NetWare is a trademark of Novell. Other product and brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. All specifications are subject to change without notice.

Printed in U.S.A. on recycled paper 400484-002 7/99