Transfer JetDirect card from LaserJet 4Mplus to LaserJet 4?

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Hi,

I have a LaserJet 4Mplus which has done well, but always had paper
feed issues and now is starting to smudge, too. I got a similar-
vintage LaserJet 4 for a few pounds, hopefully as a better-working
replacement.

The 4Mplus has a JetDirect card in it, which works fine. If possible,
I would like to transfer this to the LaserJet 4.

Is this likely to be possible? Any likely pit-falls or advice?
 
I believe both are MIO adapter; transfert is pretty sure possible

I suggest you also take time to update to firmware 08.49
 
Hi,

I have a LaserJet 4Mplus which has done well, but always had paper
feed issues and now is starting to smudge, too. I got a similar-
vintage LaserJet 4 for a few pounds, hopefully as a better-working
replacement.

The 4Mplus has a JetDirect card in it, which works fine. If possible,
I would like to transfer this to the LaserJet 4.

Is this likely to be possible? Any likely pit-falls or advice?
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What is the model number of the JetDirect card?
Tony
MS MVP Printing/Imaging
 
I believe both are MIO adapter; transfert is pretty sure possible

I suggest you also take time to update to firmware 08.49
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Yes, the menu on the 4Mplus is called "MIO" and when something goes
wrong, it shows "MIO Error", so I guess this confirms that it is an
MIO? I'm illiterate on this terminology, by the way - what's MIO?

How does one update firmware on this? Presumably, one visits a
particular Web site and downloads something that one runs, on a
computer connected to the printer?
 
I have a LaserJet 4Mplus which has done well, but always had paper
feed issues and now is starting to smudge, too. I got a similar-
vintage LaserJet 4 for a few pounds, hopefully as a better-working
replacement.
Click to expand...

But only two thirds of the speed, unfortunately.
The 4Mplus has a JetDirect card in it, which works fine. If possible,
I would like to transfer this to the LaserJet 4.

Is this likely to be possible? Any likely pit-falls or advice?
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I think all of the JD cards work in either model.
 
I have a LaserJet 4Mplus which has done well, but always had paper
feed issues and now is starting to smudge, too. I got a similar-
vintage LaserJet 4 for a few pounds, hopefully as a better-working
replacement.

The 4Mplus has a JetDirect card in it, which works fine. If possible,
I would like to transfer this to the LaserJet 4.
Click to expand...

Sure. Remove MIO card from LJ4M+, install in LJ4. Switch drivers to
PCL.
 
Yes, the menu on the 4Mplus is called "MIO" and when something goes
wrong, it shows "MIO Error", so I guess this confirms that it is an
MIO? I'm illiterate on this terminology, by the way - what's MIO?
Click to expand...

Modular I/O, the type of slot in older HP printers. Newer ones have EIO
(Enhanced I/O) slots that are not compatible with MIO cards.
How does one update firmware on this? Presumably, one visits a
particular Web site and downloads something that one runs, on a
computer connected to the printer?
Click to expand...

Yes. The HP web site has downloads for these updates.
 
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