HP2-B101 · Question #55
Which protocol needs to be enabled on HP Jetdirect print servers so that the HP UPD is able to determine the printer features over the network?
The correct answer is A. SNMP. SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is the protocol HP UPD uses to query Jetdirect print servers for device capabilities - things like supported paper sizes, duplexing, installed accessories, and color support. Without SNMP enabled, the UPD cannot discover or configure…
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Which protocol needs to be enabled on HP Jetdirect print servers so that the HP UPD is able to determine the printer features over the network?
Options
- ASNMP
- BIPP
- CmDNS
- DSMTP
How the community answered
(34 responses)- A91% (31)
- B6% (2)
- D3% (1)
Explanation
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is the protocol HP UPD uses to query Jetdirect print servers for device capabilities - things like supported paper sizes, duplexing, installed accessories, and color support. Without SNMP enabled, the UPD cannot discover or configure printer-specific features and falls back to generic functionality.
- B (IPP) - Internet Printing Protocol handles job submission and printer status, not feature discovery/capability querying.
- C (mDNS) - Multicast DNS is used for zero-config printer discovery on local networks (Bonjour), not for reading device feature sets.
- D (SMTP) - Simple Mail Transfer Protocol is for email; it has no role in printer management.
Memory tip: Think "SNMP = Snoop on Network-Managed Printers" - it's the protocol that lets management software interrogate devices for their capabilities, which is exactly what UPD needs to do.
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