Compare Hewlett Packard JetDirect 500x (J3264A) (J3264A#ABA) Print Server to Hewlett Packard JetDirect 280m (J6044A) (J6044A#ABA) Print Server

Ideal for businesses that require external print servers to connect up to three printers to their networks in one location. Also ideal for network managers who require shared printer, high-performance 10/100Base-TX or Token Ring solutions for network printing.??The HP print server provides optimal performance for any three printers with a parallel port or supported HP All-In-One peripherals. It features Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) support for high-quality, direct-to-URL printing over the Internet/intranet. It has network-scanning functionality for supported HP All-In-One peripherals, support for HP Network Printer Installer v2.0 provides automatic discovery and installation of network printers (configurable by administrator). Simple installation and management via HP Web JetAdmin and HP JetAdmin network peripheral management software is another positive feature of the printserver. Less

The HP Jetdirect 280m 802.11b wireless internal print server is a simple and flexible way for businesses and consumers to link to their HP peripherals with LIO connectivity slots in a wireless 802.11b network environment. It is designed to provide the highest-quality, most reliable link from your HP peripheral to a wireless network. With the wireless print server, HP peripherals can be placed anywhere in the office or home and connect to a network running Microsoft®, Apple, Netware, UNIX®, or Linux network operating systems. It gives users a high-quality printing solution without the physical constraints of wiring, so peripherals can be conveniently placed anywhere in the office or home and easily moved without changing network cables. Installation is easy with the HP Install Network Printer Wizard, and HP Web Jetadmin software provides worry-free printer management. Less