HP Designjet 2800CP and 3800CP - How to Install an LPR Port for the Fiery RIP in Windows XP, 2000 and NT 4.0

• Although XP has shown to be compatible with Fiery operation, this operating system is not supported.
• LPR allows for the assignment of queues necessary for Fiery operation when using these operating systems.
• The Operating System CD-ROM will be required to install LPR services.

note:

The error Unable to communicate to IP xxxxxxxx can occur when the LPR port is not set up on a Windows 2000 system. Install LPR port as instructed below.

1. Right-click the driver and go to Properties.
2. Go to the Ports tab and select Add Port. The Printer Ports window will open as shown below.
   Figure : Printer ports window

   
3. Select LPR Port and click New Port. The Add LPR compatible printer window will open as shown below.

   note:

   If LPR Port is not a selection, the LPR port must be created. See section titled "Installing LPR services" (listed below) for instructions.

   Figure : Add LPR compatible printer window

   
4. Type in the IP address of the printer and print_djcp or hold_djcp as the name of the queue. Press OK and close the PrinterPorts window. Press Apply in the Properties window.
5. Print a test page to verify the port has been set up.
   Installing LPR services

   note:

   The Operating System CD-ROM is required to install LPR services.

   1. On the computer, select Start, Settings, Control panel.
   2. Double-click the Add and Remove Programs icon.
   3. Select Add and Remove Windows Components.
   4. Put a check mark in the option "Other network File and Print Services" and select Details.

      Figure : Window Component Wizard

      
   5. Put a check mark in "Print Services for Unix" and select OK.
   6. Select Next.
   7. When prompted, select Finish to complete the installation of the service.

      note:

      LPR services will now be activated, the computer does NOT need to be rebooted.