Need Help Need help HP 360 Latex first connexion PC not working

[petit]

HY guys

I've just bought a used HP 360 LATEX but i can't find a way to connect it to the PC.
I'm using Signature RIP and the printer is connect by ethernet to the PC. I've chosen an IP adress manualy on the printer/PC but nothing comes to the PC. I've also tried using automatic IP and default settings but nothing...no netwrok found. There is an usb connection on the printer but i don't think it is used for PC connection, maybe for firmeware updates or profile media update...
I use a ROLAND VP300 by ethernet connection and SP300 by USB and never had a problem

 

[Dan360]

I think if you're not going through a switch you need a crossover cable for direct connection.

 

[Bert Wondervan]

HY guys

I've just bought a used HP 360 LATEX but i can't find a way to connect it to the PC.
I'm using Signature RIP and the printer is connect by ethernet to the PC. I've chosen an IP adress manualy on the printer/PC but nothing comes to the PC. I've also tried using automatic IP and default settings but nothing...no netwrok found. There is an usb connection on the printer but i don't think it is used for PC connection, maybe for firmeware updates or profile media update...
I use a ROLAND VP300 by ethernet connection and SP300 by USB and never had a problem

As Dan360 said, first make a direct connection to see if everything is working properly and then try it over ethernet.

 

[petit]

I think if you're not going through a switch you need a crossover cable for direct connection.

I'm already using a direct connection by an ethernet cable not going throught a network if it is what you mean.

 

[bannertime]

I'm already using a direct connection by an ethernet cable not by a network if it is what you mean.

That's the issue. For direct connection you need a cross over cable and not just a patch cable. A standard RJ45 cat5 or 6e is not going to be cross-over. Best bet is to run it through a dumb switch like https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Ethernet-Unmanaged-Protection-FS105NA/dp/B00002EQCW

 

[Bert Wondervan]

I'm already using a direct connection by an ethernet cable not by a network if it is what you mean.

I mean, use a USB cable to connect your printer directly to your PC.
If your printer does not have a usb port then you need a serial to usb cable, which you can buy for usd 10-20 on the internet.

 

[petit]

That's the issue. For direct connection you need a cross over cable and not just a patch cable. A standard RJ45 cat5 or 6e is not going to be cross-over. Best bet is to run it through a dumb switch like https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Ethernet-Unmanaged-Protection-FS105NA/dp/B00002EQCW

Ok i just have to connect both printer and pc to the dumb switch with standard RJ45 and it will make it worked?

 

[bannertime]

Ok i just have to connect both printer and pc to the dumb switch with standard RJ45 and it will make it worked?

That should do it. Unless there is a firewall on your computer that's blocking the port or something. lol

 

[petit]

That should do it. Unless there is a firewall on your computer that's blocking the port or something. lol

OK i order it right away. 5 single port with unmanaged option is enought?

 

[bannertime]

OK i order it right away. 5 single port with unmanaged option is enought?

Yeah, you can also plug in a printer, wifi router, another computer etc.

 

[Bert Wondervan]

Ok i just have to connect both printer and pc to the dumb switch with standard RJ45 and it will make it worked?

If your software is installed correctly and supports the driver of your printer then it must work properly.