How to Config HP JetDirect Via Telnet


First thing first, you may need to add the telnet feature if you have not installed it previously.

Go to “Turn windows features on or off”

Check the little box before “Telnet Client” and then click “OK”. Wait for the installation to finish, your computer will be ready.

telnet to the IP of Jetdirect from CMD. if you have reset the device, the default IP should be 192.0.0.192. see here for how to reset an HP Jetdirect if need.

Use the below commands to set ip/mask/gw, for example, I am going to set below IP to the Jetdirect.

ip: 10.88.88.18
subnet-mask: 255.255.255.0
default-gw: 10.88.88.1

The telnet won’t give any feedback other than a “>”. so you may need to use “/” to check current settings. If everything looks good, the last thing would be “quit” to save-and-exit. or you need to do the above 3 commands again.

ping the new IP address and verify it is working or not.