This document provides an overview of the HP JetAdvantage Connect server functionality and the requirements for setting up the server for IT administrators.
note:It is recommended NOT to use a workgroup network as it has no central administration.
note:It is assumed that HP JetAdvantage Connect will be set up by adding new server components (either new server hardware, or Virtual Machine (VM) ) on the network domain.
note:It is assumed that users performing the setup will have the appropriate permissions to add servers to the Domain and be authorized to make changes in the DNS environment.
note:Android devices must have the HP JetAdvantage Connect Android application, as well as the HP Print Service Plugin.
note:While not a “mobile” operating system, OS X is included as it supports DNS-SD and AirPrint, and can be used as a troubleshooting and diagnostic platform.
note:The use of DNS-SD requires a special set up in the main DNS system for the enterprise environment. A small number of DNS records is required to be added to the main DNS system that reference the Discovery Server. The DNS service on the Discovery Server must be configured with certain DNS records that correspond to each printer that is available for mobile printing.
note:As the Discovery Server is based on industry standards, it is possible to implement the Discovery Server on server platforms other than Windows.
note:Depending on the system requirements and the preference of the system administrator, the Discovery and Print server components can be implemented either on separate servers or VMs, or on a common server or VM.
note:The Print Server must not be installed on a server or VM where HP AC is installed.If a single instance HP AC is available for mobile printing, then install the Discovery Server and Print Server within the same server or VM.
note:If a self-signed certificate is not used, you must obtain a properly issued certificate before setting up the HP JetAdvantage Connect Print Server.
note:Client Certificates are not supported.
note:To use the .pfx file, a password must be available.
note:If only Push Printing is required, it is not required to set up the Print Server.