Unable to communicate during initial setup

Unable to communicate during initial setup


If you use wireless communications to set up the print server, verify the following:


Your wireless computer is configured to match the default wireless network settings on the HP Jetdirect print server:

Communication Mode: Ad Hoc

Network Name (SSID): hpsetup

Encryption (WEP): <Disabled>
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The network name (SSID) is case-sensitive. Be sure to specify “hpsetup” using lowercase characters.


The HP Jetdirect print server is turned on and operating properly (print the configuration page).

You are within range of the HP Jetdirect print server.

There are fewer than six devices total on the ad hoc network (with SSID “hpsetup”).

There is no access point in the vicinity that is configured with an SSID of “hpsetup”.

Multiple print servers are not being configured at the same time. If there are multiple print servers, turn all off except the one you want to configure.
HP Jetdirect Print Servers Unable to communicate during initial setup