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HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M652, M653, Managed E65050, E65060, E65150, E65160 and HP Color LaserJet Enterprise MFP M681, M682, Managed MFP E67550, E67560, E67650, E67660 - Install accessory: Jetdirect USB wireless print server

Learn how to install the Jetdirect USB wireless print server.

Mean time to repair: 5 minutes

Service level: Basic

Important:

When applicable, special installation instructions are provided for an assembly at the end of the removal procedure. Always completely read the removal instructions and follow all special installation instructions.

Before performing service

Turn the printer power off.
Disconnect the power cable.

Warning:
To avoid damage to the printer, turn the printer off, wait 30 seconds, and then remove the power cable before attempting to service the printer.

Use the table below to identify the correct part number for your printer. To order the part, go to www.hp.com/buy/parts

Part information
Part number	Part description
J8031-61001	Jetdirect USB wireless print server

Required tools

No special tools are needed to remove or install this assembly.

After performing service

Turn the printer power on

Connect the power cable.
Use the power switch to turn the power on.

Post service test

Verify that the host computer can successfully access the printer through the network.

Remove the accessory from its package

Follow these steps to remove the accessory from its package.

Save all packaging for recycling.
For complete information about HP recycling programs, go to http://www8.hp.com/us/en/hp-information/environment/product-recycling.html.

Install the Jetdirect USB wireless print server

Follow these steps to install the Jetdirect USB wireless print server.

If the print server will be mounted on the wall, do the following:
1. Attach one of the fastener strips provided in the kit to the back of the print server. Attach the other fastener strip to a smooth, non-metal wall near the printer.
  
  Attach fastener strips
2. Attach the print server to the fastener strip on the wall.
  
  Attach the print server to the wall
If the print server will be mounted on the printer, do the following:
1. Attach one of the fastener strips provided in the kit to the back of the print server. Attach the second fastener strip to the location on the printer where the print server will be installed.
  
  Attach fastener strips
2. Attach the print server to the fastener strip on the printer.
  
  Attach the print server to the printer
If the print server is connected only to the wireless network, do the following:
1. Attach the USB Type-B (rounded) end of the cable provided in the kit to the USB port on the back of the printer server.
  
  Attach the USB cable to the print server
2. Attach the USB Type-A (flat) end of the cable to the USB accessory port on the printer.
  
  Attach the USB cable to the printer
If the print server is connected to both the wireless network and the wired network, do the following:

Note:
A wired network connection enables connection to a wireless network/LAN and to one or more wired networks/LANs.
1. Attach the USB Type-B (rounded) end of the cable provided in the kit to the USB port on the back of the printer server. Also attach an Ethernet cable (not provided in the kit) to the Ethernet port on the back of the server.
  
  Attach the USB and network cables to the print server
2. Attach the USB Type-A (flat) end of the cable to the USB accessory port on the printer.
  
  Attach the USB cable to the printer
3. Attach other end of the Ethernet cable to the network.
  
  Attach the Ethernet cable to the network
Attach the power supply cable provided in the kit to the print server, and then connect the power cord to the power source.

Connect the power cable