User manual

1. Introduction

The HP JetAdvantage Connect Print Server (or simply the Print Server) provides a front end to HP AC,

which then exposes Pull-Printing functionality to mobile devices. When printing from a mobile device

using the HP JetAdvantage Connect system, the Print Server appears in the user’s list of available

printers. After printing to this location, users can then release their print job at any HP AC enabled

printer connected to HP AC.

1.1

Server Requirements

The HP JetAdvantage Connect Print Server software is to be installed on a server that resides within the

same domain as the HP AC Server.

Server Requirements:

• Windows Server 2012 R2

1.2

Firewall Requirements

It is required that firewalls do not block traffic on port 631, as this port is used for IPPS communications

between clients and the HP JetAdvantage Connect Print Server. Port 80 should also be left open.

1.3

Certificate Needs of the Print Server

The Print Server utilizes SSL (SSL3/TLS1.2 protocols) when communicating with mobile devices via HTTPS,

and thus requires that a Server Certificate be installed as part of the Print Server setup process. This

certificate can be a self-signed certificate, or one issued by a certification authority. If you do not wish

to use a self-signed certificate, you must obtain a properly issued certificate before setting up the Print

Server. The certificate for the Print Server must be created as follows:

• Common Name (CN) must be set to: <print server computer name>.<domain name>

• Certificate Issued to: <print server computer name>.<domain name>

• Cryptographic service provider: Microsoft RSA SChannel

• Key Size: 2048 bits (or higher) using a SHA-256 hash.

• Available to be imported in .pfx format. The password must be available in order to be used.

During the Print Server setup, you will be prompted with the option to either import your certificate

(and enter the password) for this server, or to generate a self-signed certificate.

Please note: Client Certificates are not supported.

1.4

HP AC Prerequisites Steps Needed:

The following prerequisites are required to be in place before starting the Print Server setup:

1. HP AC Setup on a server.

a. Make note of the “Full computer name of the HP AC server (Computer name and

domain name or “Fully Qualified” computer name). You will need this during Print