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HP Color LaserJet CP3525 Series Printer - Connectivity

Supported network protocols
Configure the network product

USB connection

This product supports a USB 2.0 connection. You must use an A-to-B type USB cable that is no longer than 2 meters (6.56 feet)

Network configuration

You might need to configure certain network parameters on the product. You can configure these parameters from the control panel, the embedded Web server, or for most networks, from the HP Web Jetadmin software.
For a complete list of supported networks and for instructions on configuring network parameters from software, see the HP Jetdirect Embedded Print Server Administrator’s Guide. The guide comes with products in which an HP Jetdirect embedded print server is installed.

Supported network protocols

The product supports the TCP/IP network protocol, the most widely used and accepted networking protocol. Many networking services utilize this protocol. The following tables list the supported networking services and protocols.
Printing
Service name
Description
port9100 (Direct Mode)
Printing service
Line printer daemon (LPD)
Printing service
Advanced LPD (custom LPD queues)
Protocol and programs associated with line-printer spooling services installed on TCP/IP systems.
FTP
TCP/IP utility for transferring data between systems.
WS Print
Uses the Microsoft Web Services for Devices (WSD) Print services on the HP Jetdirect print server.
WS Discovery
Allows Microsoft WS discovery protocols on the HP Jetdirect print server.
Network device discovery
Service name
Description
SLP (Service Location Protocol)
Device-discovery protocol, used to help find and configure network devices. Used primarily by Microsoft-based programs.
Bonjour
Device-discovery protocol, used to help find and configure network devices. Used primarily by Apple Macintosh-based programs.
Messaging and management
Service name
Description
HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol)
Allows Web browsers to communicate with embedded Web server.
EWS (embedded Web server)
Allows you to manage the product through a Web browser.
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)
Used by network applications for product management. SNMP v1, SNMP v3, and standard MIB-II (Management Information Base) objects are supported.
LLMNR (Link Local Multicast Name Resolution)
Specifies if the product responds to LLMNR requests over IPv4 and IPv6.
TFTP Configuration
Allows you to use TFTP to download a configuration file containing additional configuration parameters, such as SNMP or non-default settings, for an HP Jetdirect print server.
IP addressing
Service name
Description
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
For automatic IP address assignment. The product supports IPv4 and IPv6. The DHCP server provides the product with an IP address. Generally, no user intervention is required for the product to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server.
BOOTP (Bootstrap Protocol)
For automatic IP address assignment. The BOOTP server provides the product with an IP address. Requires the administrator to input a product's MAC hardware address on the BOOTP server for the product to obtain an IP address from that server.
Auto IP
For automatic IP address assignment. If neither a DHCP server nor a BOOTP server is present, the product uses this service to generate a unique IP address.
Security features
Service name
Description
IPsec/Firewall
Provides network-layer security on IPv4 and IPv6 networks. A firewall provides simple control of IP traffic. IPsec provides additional protection through authentication and encryption protocols.
Kerberos
Allows you to exchange private information across an open network by assigning a unique key, called a ticket, to each user who logs on to the network. The ticket is then embedded in messages to identify the sender.
SNMP v3
Employs a user-based security model for SNMP v3, which provides user authentication and data privacy through encryption.
Access control list (ACL)
Specifies the individual host systems, or networks of host systems, that are allowed to access the HP Jetdirect print server and the attached network product.
SSL/TLS
Allows you to transmit private documents via the Internet and guarantee privacy and data integrity between the client and server applications.
IPsec batch configuration
Provides network-layer security through the simple control of IP traffic to and from the product. This protocol provides the benefits of encryption and authentication and allows for multiple configurations.

Configure the network product

View or change network settings

You can use the embedded Web server to view or change IP configuration settings.
  1. Print a configuration page, and locate the IP address.
    • If you are using IPv4, the IP address contains only digits. It has this format:
      xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
    • If you are using IPv6, the IP address is a hexadecimal combination of characters and digits. It has a format similar to this:
      xxxx::xxxx:xxxx:xxxx:xxxx
  2. Type the IP address into the address line of a Web browser to open the embedded Web server.
  3. Click the Networking tab to obtain network information. You can change settings as needed.

Set or change the network password

Use the embedded Web server to set a network password or change an existing password.
  1. Open the embedded Web server and click the Networking tab.
  2. In the left-side pane, click the Security button.
    note:
    If a password has previously been set, you are prompted to type the password. Type the password, and then click the Apply button.
  3. In the Device Password area, type the new password in the New Password box and in the Verify password box.
  4. At the bottom of the window, click the Apply button to save the password.

Manually configure IPv4 TCP/IP parameters from the control panel

In addition to using the embedded Web server, you can also use the control-panel menus to set an IPv4 address, subnet mask, and default gateway.
  1. Press the Menu button .
  2. Press the down arrow to highlight the CONFIGURE DEVICE menu, and then press the OK button.
  3. Press the down arrow to highlight the I/O menu, and then press the OK button.
  4. Press the down arrow to highlight the EMBEDDED JETDIRECT MENU option, and then press the OK button.
  5. Press the down arrow to highlight the TCP/IP menu, and then press the OK button.
  6. Press the down arrow to highlight the IPV4 SETTINGS menu, and then press the OK button.
  7. Press the down arrow to highlight the CONFIG METHOD menu, and then press the OK button.
  8. Press the down arrow to highlight the MANUAL setting, and then press the OK button.
  9. Press the down arrow to highlight the MANUAL SETTINGS menu, and then press the OK button.
  10. Press the down arrow to highlight the IP ADDRESS menu, and then press the OK button.
    -or-
    Press the down arrow to highlight the SUBNET MASK menu, and then press the OK button.
    -or-
    Press the down arrow to highlight the DEFAULT GATEWAY menu, and then press the OK button.
  11. Press the up arrow or the down arrow to increase or decrease the number for the first byte of the IP address, subnet mask, or default gateway.
  12. Press the OK button to move to the next set of numbers. To move to the previous set of numbers, press the back arrow .
  13. Repeat steps 11 and 12 until the IP address, subnet mask, or default gateway is complete, and then press the OK button to save the setting.
  14. Press the Menu button to return to the Ready state.

Manually configure IPv6 TCP/IP parameters from the control panel

In addition to using the embedded Web server, you can also use the control-panel menus to set an IPv6 address.
  1. Press the Menu button .
  2. Press the down arrow to highlight the CONFIGURE DEVICE menu, and then press the OK button.
  3. Press the down arrow to highlight the I/O menu, and then press the OK button.
  4. Press the down arrow to highlight the EMBEDDED JETDIRECT MENU option, and then press the OK button.
  5. Press the down arrow to highlight the TCP/IP menu, and then press the OK button.
  6. Press the down arrow to highlight the IPV6 SETTINGS menu, and then press the OK button.
  7. Press the down arrow to highlight the ADDRESS menu, and then press the OK button.
  8. Press the down arrow to highlight the MANUAL SETTINGS menu, and then press the OK button.
  9. Press the down arrow to highlight the ENABLE setting, and then press the OK button.
  10. Press the up arrow to highlight the ON setting, and then press the OK button.
  11. Press the down arrow to highlight the ADDRESS menu, and then press the OK button.
  12. Press the up arrow or the down arrow to enter the address. Press the OK button.
    note:
    You must press the OK button after entering each character.
  13. Press the up arrow or the down arrow to select the stop character . Press the OK button.
  14. Press the Menu button to return to the Ready state.

Disable network protocols (optional)

By factory default, all supported network protocols are enabled. Disabling unused protocols has the following benefits:
  • Decreases product-generated network traffic
  • Prevents unauthorized users from printing to the product
  • Provides only pertinent information on the configuration page
  • Allows the product control panel to display protocol-specific error and warning messages
Disable IPX/SPX, AppleTalk, or DLC/LLC
note:
Do not disable IPX/SPX in Windows-based systems that print through IPX/SPX.
  1. Press the Menu button .
  2. Press the down arrow to highlight the CONFIGURE DEVICE menu, and then press the OK button.
  3. Press the down arrow to highlight the I/O menu, and then press the OK button.
  4. Press the down arrow to highlight the EMBEDDED JETDIRECT MENU option, and then press the OK button.
  5. Press the down arrow to highlight the IPX/SPX menu, and then press the OK button.
    -or-
    Press the down arrow to highlight the APPLETALK menu, and then press the OK button.
    -or-
    Press the down arrow to highlight the DLC/LLC menu, and then press the OK button.
  6. Press the OK button to select the ENABLE setting.
  7. Press the down arrow to highlight the OFF setting, and then press the OK button.
  8. Press the Menu button to return to the Ready state.

Link speed and duplex settings

The link speed and communication mode of the print server must match the network. For most situations, leave the product in automatic mode. Incorrect changes to the link speed and duplex settings might prevent the product from communicating with other network devices. If you need to make changes, use the product control panel.
note:
Making changes to these settings causes the product to turn off and then on. Make changes only when the product is idle.
  1. Press the Menu button .
  2. Press the down arrow to highlight the CONFIGURE DEVICE menu, and then press the OK button.
  3. Press the down arrow to highlight the I/O menu, and then press the OK button.
  4. Press the down arrow to highlight the EMBEDDED JETDIRECT MENU option, and then press the OK button.
  5. Press the down arrow to highlight the LINK SPEED menu, and then press the OK button.
  6. Press the down arrow to highlight one of the following options.
    Setting
    Description
    AUTO
    The print server automatically configures itself for the highest link speed and communication mode allowed on the network.
    10T HALF
    10 megabytes per second (Mbps), half-duplex operation
    10T FULL
    10 Mbps, full-duplex operation
    100TX HALF
    100 Mbps, half-duplex operation
    100TX FULL
    100 Mbps, full-duplex operation
    100TX AUTO
    Limits auto-negotiation to a maximum link speed of 100 Mbps
    1000TX FULL
    1000 Mbps, full-duplex operation
  7. Press the OK button. The product turns off and then on.

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