USB printer information

USB printer information


Information in this section applies to HP Jetdirect external print servers with USB printer connections only. USB information on the HP Jetdirect configuration page is described in the following table. For non-HP devices, some information might not be available.


USB Printer Information
Message
Description
Device Name
Name of the attached USB printing device, supplied by the manufacturer.
Manufacturer
Manufacturer of the attached printing device.
Serial Number
Manufacturer’s serial number for the attached printing device.
Communication Mode
Current USB communication mode:

Composite USB Multiple interface (Composite USB) allows simultaneous print, scan, and status communications.

IEEE 1284.4 IEEE standard protocol for printers and multi-function (All-in-One) devices that allows multiple channels of simultaneous print, scan, and status communication.

MLC Multiple logical channels (HP proprietary) for printers and multi-function (All-in-One) devices that allows multiple channels of simultaneous print, scan, and status communication.

Bidirectional Two-way printer communication, sending print data to the printing device and returning status information from the printing device.

Unidirectional One-way communication to the printing device.

Device not found No connection detected. Check device and cable.

Device not supported Connected device is not a printer (for example, a camera).
USB SPEED
(USB 2.0 print servers only.) Auto-negotiated communication speed over the USB connection between the print server and the device.
Full Speed 12 Mbits/sec as specified in the USB v2.0 specifications, compatible with USB v1.1 specifications.
Hi-Speed 480 Mbits/sec for USB v2.0 devices only.
Disconnected USB port not connected.
HP Jetdirect Print Servers USB printer information