tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717531666569854267.post6428305967169745497..comments2023-06-12T04:30:33.260-07:00Comments on My Mac Fixes: "How Do I Make My HP LaserJet 2100 (or 2100M or 2100TN) Work with Snow Leopard?"Aaron Shepardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15635644195776251190noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717531666569854267.post-6544086165232047602017-02-24T05:31:22.430-08:002017-02-24T05:31:22.430-08:00Thanks Aaron. Unfortunately I am using El Capitan ...Thanks Aaron. Unfortunately I am using El Capitan and my printer is very old so I cannot get it to see the printer. Any suggestions><br />Regards<br />DawnAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10431341448920859302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717531666569854267.post-47678053242294522072015-04-13T05:58:58.451-07:002015-04-13T05:58:58.451-07:00First, I would go to your Network Settings, and ma...First, I would go to your Network Settings, and make a duplicate setting. Then tinker with that duplicate, trying the steps at the beginning of this blog. See how that goes !Mr. Puppovichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06367935336994961954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717531666569854267.post-29182154822755827702015-04-13T04:35:12.363-07:002015-04-13T04:35:12.363-07:00I have mac (mavericks) and HP LJ 2100. No longer s...I have mac (mavericks) and HP LJ 2100. No longer seen on ethernet. Mac IP 192.168.1.100, printer 192.0.0.192. How do I get it to work? Can you help?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10431341448920859302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717531666569854267.post-79607206401823924152014-04-18T21:35:34.999-07:002014-04-18T21:35:34.999-07:00Wow. So complex. So backwards. You change the PRIN...Wow. So complex. So backwards. You change the PRINTER IP address to match the computer, not the other way around.<br /><br />Open the Network control panel and choose Ethernet. "IP Address" is your computer's address. It will be of the form xx.yy.zz.aa<br /><br />Turn on the printer. Connect it to the Ethernet network.<br /><br />Open Terminal.app<br /><br />Type: arp -a<br /><br />You will see a display of the devices on the network. The "local.gateway" is your router/switch.<br /><br />Your printer will look something like this:<br /><br />? (192.0.0.192) at 0:30:c1:c:83:5 on en0 ifscope [ethernet]<br /><br />The number in parentheses is the current IP address of the printer. The numbers with colons between them are the MAC (Media Access Controller) address for the Ethernet card in the printer.<br /><br />Type telnet 192.0.0.192 (or whatever your printer IP address is). You will see something like this:<br /><br />Trying 192.0.0.192...<br />Connected to 192.0.0.192.<br />Escape character is '^]'.<br /><br />HP JetDirect<br /><br />Please type "?" for HELP, or "/" for current settings<br />><br /><br />The above comes from the printer. JetDirect is HP's name for the Ethernet interface card in the printer (yours might be different).<br /><br />If you type ? you will see a menu:<br /><br /> To Change/Configure Parameters Enter: <br /> Parameter-name: value <br /><br /> Parameter-name Type of value <br /> ip: IP-address in dotted notation <br /> subnet-mask: address in dotted notation (enter 0 for default) <br /> default-gw: address in dotted notation (enter 0 for default) <br /> syslog-svr: address in dotted notation (enter 0 for default) <br /> idle-timeout: seconds in integers <br /> set-cmnty-name: alpha-numeric string (32 chars max) <br /> host-name: alpha-numeric string (upper case only, 32 chars max) <br /> dhcp-config: 0 to disable, 1 to enable <br /> allow: [mask] (0 to clear, list to display, 10 max) <br /> ipx/spx: 0 to disable, 1 to enable <br /> dlc/llc: 0 to disable, 1 to enable <br /> ethertalk: 0 to disable, 1 to enable <br /> banner: 0 to disable, 1 to enable <br /><br />The important one is ip:<br /><br />Type ip:xx.yy.zz.192 <br /><br />xx.yy.zz are the first three numbers of your computer's IP address (found way back above in the Network control panel information.)<br />192 is your printer's unique address. I made it 192 because it matched HP's default. The main thing is to be sure it doesn't conflict with any other devices on the network (as seen in the arp -a) command.<br /><br />Type exit to exit telnet. Type exit to exit Terminal. Quit Terminal. You're done.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06400222610410995103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717531666569854267.post-74641618467383496352013-12-18T13:27:46.415-08:002013-12-18T13:27:46.415-08:00Here I am, back again with a new iMac computer, in...Here I am, back again with a new iMac computer, in December 2013. The 2100 TN is still kicking (!) and I can report that I am able to get it to print on Mac OS X 10.8.5 (Mountain Lion) using the same instructions above. <br /><br />Does anyone have any ideas on how I might be able to have my computer directly wired to both the printer and to the internet through my cable modem (or router)? The problem with direct connection to Comcast Cable service is that Comcast will assign an IP address on the fly and that will prevent the computer from being able to connect to the printer. I'm using an old Ethernet hub to accommodate connections from both sources.<br /><br />Any ideas other than connecting wirelessly to the internet?<br />By the way, the wireless connection seems fine. <br />I'm mainly looking to learn something here and indulge my curiosity.<br /><br />Thanks.Mr. Puppovichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06367935336994961954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717531666569854267.post-367755552979079962013-03-19T15:17:36.304-07:002013-03-19T15:17:36.304-07:00Aaron, thank you so much. You are an internet GOD....Aaron, thank you so much. You are an internet GOD. My HP LaserJet 2100 NT is the best technology purchase I've ever made. I think I paid $700 for it in 1999, and it has been going strong ever since. You helped me (and it looks like many others) fix this problem when both Apple and HP support pages and discussion groups just lead to dead ends. Like others in this discussion thread, my biggest problem was finding you! In fact, I've probably wasted a day or two of my time over the past five years, because every time I change computers I need to hook up the printer, and I have to look for you all over again! Well, never again. I have bookmarked you for eternity, which is probably how long my dear 2100 will last. Thanks again, and keep up the great work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717531666569854267.post-55363871051430017682013-01-24T03:03:06.712-08:002013-01-24T03:03:06.712-08:00thanks for the blog post extremely useful I now ha...thanks for the blog post extremely useful I now have my old trusty HP5100n up and running again. All I had to do was stage 3 and it worked straight awayAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14401722432032286372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717531666569854267.post-62505075068260505762012-09-18T14:46:50.711-07:002012-09-18T14:46:50.711-07:00I agree witm Mwave's comment... I've spen...I agree witm Mwave's comment... I've spent the last two WEEKS struggling with this printer [HP LaserJet 4050TN workgroup printer], trying to ISOLATE the problem... Hardware, Cabling, Printer Drivers, Apple system settings, Printer "config" settings....<br /><br />So, running the "set MANUALLY," instead of DHCP, and punching in "one less than" the default setting [after a "COLD RESTART/INITIALIZE" had been done first, and a "config" page printed out---printer prints just FINE from it's control-panel...] worked perfectly..<br /><br />This indicates to me that it is NOT, "hardware", or "Cabling" or "Drivers" rather it is some mixture of router settings, and Apple system settings...<br /><br />I'm not sure what the next step in the puzzle is, but this has added a large handful of "edge-pieces", so it's been very helpful..<br />At least now I have a "Kludge" solution to print stuff in a dedicated printing session, then switch back to "DHCP" to get back to the Internet..<br />clunky, but it works.. THANK YOU! (and curses to HP for not having any decent online help, support, or documentation!!) ;o))<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717531666569854267.post-36350914555556367952011-11-25T22:26:03.206-08:002011-11-25T22:26:03.206-08:00Aaron, you rock! I upgraded to Snow Leopard and lo...Aaron, you rock! I upgraded to Snow Leopard and lost all connection to my HP LaserJet 2100NT. I've spent most of last night and the better part of today trying every trick in the book to reestablish communication (I've been a Mac guy since my first 512 in '89, so thought I knew them all). I followed the step-by-step instructions of several other well meaning - but ultimately useless - solution providers (including HP).<br /><br />You are the only one who actually had a solution.<br /><br />Now if you can just work on your SEO so guys like me can find you sooner! :-)<br /><br />Thanks.<br /><br />LenMWavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12523050194190876147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717531666569854267.post-81741872698268560462011-01-04T06:48:17.344-08:002011-01-04T06:48:17.344-08:00Of course this only works if you have a JetDirect ...Of course this only works if you have a JetDirect card. I was using AsanteTalk Bridge to connect my 2100M to my ethernet network, but of course OSX 10.6x doesn't see it anymore since Appletalk has been dropped. I've tried everything - no luck. Guess I'm stuck with 3 unused cartridges.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07272905389778128949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717531666569854267.post-37151240859016414672010-11-17T11:33:33.926-08:002010-11-17T11:33:33.926-08:00William's idea is splendid!William's idea is splendid!Gabriel Zachmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07913254154527324111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717531666569854267.post-55208961197799827602010-10-18T04:24:42.911-07:002010-10-18T04:24:42.911-07:00Hi Aaron,
What additional steps needs to be perfo...Hi Aaron,<br /><br />What additional steps needs to be performed if in step 4, I didn't get my 5100 series driver, instead "Generic PostScript Printer"?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717531666569854267.post-45086385614833313452010-09-22T03:32:16.639-07:002010-09-22T03:32:16.639-07:00so do I get it right: It only works if I connect t...so do I get it right: It only works if I connect the printer with a crossover network cable to my Mac? It's not possible to connect it to a WLAN-Box and access it through this way?Kuglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03272778792351356472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717531666569854267.post-88450685016783767432010-08-04T15:51:05.336-07:002010-08-04T15:51:05.336-07:00Hi Luca, I am facing the same problem. I followed ...Hi Luca, I am facing the same problem. I followed all the steps, but my computer keeps being unable to detect the printer. Have you found a solution since you posted your comment?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15325082016331616132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717531666569854267.post-10607460120577441862010-07-23T15:04:35.313-07:002010-07-23T15:04:35.313-07:00I added a new Ethernet link in the Network System ...I added a new Ethernet link in the Network System Prefs so it wouldn't interfere with the internet link and reset the HP2100TN before starting the process. This beats HP's instructions by a hundred miles.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15166157839232258287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717531666569854267.post-49931140397653303782010-07-20T05:32:16.159-07:002010-07-20T05:32:16.159-07:00Not sure...Not sure...Mr. Puppovichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06367935336994961954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717531666569854267.post-71246292615257149622010-07-19T20:39:30.910-07:002010-07-19T20:39:30.910-07:00I am trying to connect my LaserJet 2100TN to my ne...I am trying to connect my LaserJet 2100TN to my new Mac running 10.6.4. I have faithfully followed all instructions however, when I have set up 'add printer' the computer can not detect the printer - it keeps selecting Generic PostScript Printer. What seems to be the problem?Honey Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18222679327180930979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717531666569854267.post-30141652679356438272010-03-07T10:17:53.685-08:002010-03-07T10:17:53.685-08:00I don't think you have to reset anything. I be...I don't think you have to reset anything. I believe you can just plug the printer directly into the computer with an ethernet cable. Using the Print and Fax utility under the System Preferences, I think your computer will be able to detect the printer and you can add it to the printer list and select the relevant printer description (if it isn't selected automatically) w/o any problems. <br /><br />This entry page concerns problems people were having connecting to the printer when using the operating system Snow Leopard OSX 10.6. <br /><br />Will you let me know if that works?Mr. Puppovichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06367935336994961954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717531666569854267.post-40145766008937177332010-03-07T08:17:45.798-08:002010-03-07T08:17:45.798-08:00Which choices should I make to hook this (actually...Which choices should I make to hook this (actually) wonderful printer?<br /><br />1 have the required laser-bridge adaptor. Can I just hook it up to my ethernet connection on my eMac running Tiger? Bypassing any router?<br /><br />I hate to get rid of this printer. I am moving it to an off site location and won't have internet access. I have had this printer since 1998 and it still prints like nobody's business! Sure it's always connected through a router that also provided internet access.<br /><br />Now it's just Tiger eMac and the printer... so is it as simple as resetting the ethernet port on the emac?<br /><br />ThanksAtticusRexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12716709127763703566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717531666569854267.post-83278059864292853792010-03-03T12:55:45.640-08:002010-03-03T12:55:45.640-08:00This is much, MUCH simpler:
Open the Network pref...This is much, MUCH simpler:<br /><br />Open the Network preference pane and click the gear at the bottom of the left pane. Choose "Set service order…" and make sure the network on which the print server is located is first on the list! Drag it up there if need be. Click OK, then click Apply, and you're home free!<br /><br />In 10.4 and 10.5, I think you can just drag the service names in the check-panel box.<br /><br />In my case, my two Parallels Desktop Windows networks were active and came before Ethernet; how, I don't know, but correcting this order also reduced latency and speeded up my internet connection; apparently, outgoing internet connections were trying to use the Parallels networks first, which added several seconds to every request.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03099771839567337544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717531666569854267.post-64228670383108930832010-02-07T06:32:52.515-08:002010-02-07T06:32:52.515-08:00I am not sure how to help at this point.
Here'...I am not sure how to help at this point.<br /><br />Here's a page that someone posted earlier in this discussion above: http://www.printertechs.com/tech/coldreset.php<br /><br />There are also printer setup utilities that can be downloaded from HP's website. Do a search for your printer's model. Depending on your operating system, you might be able to use it to change the IP Address if you wanted to do that.Mr. Puppovichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06367935336994961954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717531666569854267.post-51380043674103002672010-02-06T13:26:51.719-08:002010-02-06T13:26:51.719-08:00Well - but thank for trying. I now realized that I...Well - but thank for trying. I now realized that I do not have read the beginning af the string properly! It says:<br />If you are using Ethernet to also connect to other computers or the Internet, you cannot use this solution! Go find something that instead tells you how to change your printer's IP address. If you do what I tell you, you'll be disconnected! <br />But where can I "find something" - anyone who knows that???olsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03764070551802055749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717531666569854267.post-41543195327610194512010-02-05T14:35:42.468-08:002010-02-05T14:35:42.468-08:00I think that when you use a Gutenprint profile, it...I think that when you use a Gutenprint profile, it is generic in some respects and you won't see some options. I am not familiar with OS 10.5 so I can not advise any further. I hope you find a way to get things to work for you as you'd like. You have my empathy for your frustration over something that one would think would be simple and basic.Mr. Puppovichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06367935336994961954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717531666569854267.post-54207808960234518852010-02-05T13:47:49.247-08:002010-02-05T13:47:49.247-08:00We both use 10.5.8. In the meantime I got connecti...We both use 10.5.8. In the meantime I got connection to the printer using remove and add the printer once more. But if I use the driver HP laserjet 2100 series there will be no print on the paper and the printer will not stop at all. Therefore I choose the HP laserjet 2100M -cups gutenprint 5.1.6. But in this you can not see the printer information such as tray, memory etc.?<br />One more strange little thing. I am not allowed to set the name of the printer cue. So in the dock you will not see HP laserjet but 192.0.0.192olsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03764070551802055749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717531666569854267.post-76521940309493460912010-02-05T07:48:46.097-08:002010-02-05T07:48:46.097-08:00I never had problems myself on my older Mac (an iM...I never had problems myself on my older Mac (an iMac G5 from 2005), but when I got a new iMac running OSX 10.6.2 (Snow Leopard), I found that I had to follow the steps to make the computer work with the printer. So, you might have to follow the steps. What operating system is on the wife's iMac?Mr. Puppovichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06367935336994961954noreply@blogger.com