HP LaserJet M4345xs MFP

[mmenache]

We are trying to CHARGE for copies using an ITC 1010 Copier Reader on an HP LaserJet M4345xs MFP. Does anyone know how this gets setup? Do you just plug in the cable and it recognizes it without changing any settings in the copier? Does it require enabling the key counter, and if so, does anyone know how to enable the key-counter to work with a foreign interface device? Any information would be amazing!!

Thanks,
Mike Menache

[dberisford]

Don't know of that software

I am not familiar with that software. HP has their own counter software that can send emails to you if needed. The software is called Web Jet Admin. you may or may not have heard of it. It is great for 4345's!
EN - HP Web Jetadmin software - overview and features
HP has a JAR file system for other softwares that do counters but these JAVA files are not extremely reliable.
Daniel

[mmenache]

Thanks for the reply,
I will definitely look into that. I also found some info on a similar MFP device that I think corresponds to the one I am trying to work on.

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HP LaserJet 4345mfp Series Products - How to Use the Foreign Interface Harness (FIH)
Requirements
The Foreign Interface Harness (FIH) provides a portal on the MFP. By using the FIH and third-party equipment, you can track information about copies that are made on the MFP.
Requirements

• Windows 9X , Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, or Windows XP
• Access to third-party accounting hardware solutions, such as Equitrac or Copitrak devices

Using the FIH
To use the FIH, you must download and install the FIH software. The software is available from HP United States - Computers, Laptops, Servers, Printers & more . Once on this web page, type "lj637en.exe " (without quotes) into the search window and click the arrow to the right of the search window. This will then display a web page with a link to download the FIH Harness software (lj637.exe). The software is used to enable or disable the FIH portal. Use the software to set and change the administrator personal identification number (PIN).
Administrators can use the PIN option to configure the FIH to prevent any unauthorized changes. Changes can be made only with the correct PIN authentication.

NOTE:
It is important to remember the PIN that is assigned to the FIH administration software. The PIN is required to make any changes to the FIH.
To enable the FIH portal

1. Double-click the FIH.EXE file. The Foreign Interface Harness dialog box appears.
2. Click OK .
3. Click Enable .
4. If you have not entered a PIN before, click No . If you have entered a PIN before, click Yes . If you click No , type and confirm the PIN, and then click OK . If you click Yes , type the PIN and click OK .

NOTE:
The PIN must be numeric.

1. Click the appropriate button for the type of connection: Direct or Network . If you select Direct , type the MFP port. If you select Network , type the IP address and port for the MFP.

NOTE:
The IP address for the MFP can be found on the Configuration page. You can print a Configuration page from the control panel by touching Menu , touching INFORMATION , and then touching PRINT CONFIGURATION .
If you typed an incorrect IP address, you will receive an error message. Otherwise, the portal is enabled.
To disable the FIH portal

1. Double-click the FIH.EXE file. The Foreign Interface Harness dialog box appears.
2. Click OK .
3. Click Disable .
4. Type the PIN and click OK .
5. Click the appropriate button for the type of connection: Direct or Network . If you selected Direct , type the MFP port and click OK . If you selected Network , type the IP address and port for the MFP, and then click OK . The portal is disabled.

NOTE:
If you lose the PIN number and the portal needs to be disabled, try using the default PIN that is listed to disable it. For assistance, use the HP Instant Support service, which is available through the embedded Web server or at http://instantsupport.hp.com .


Description

HP LaserJet 8150 MFP Foreign Interface Harness Portal

Component
Version
Foreign Interface Harness
1.0

Description

This feature allows you to use a 3rd party external job accounting device to monitor the number of copies sent through the HP Digital Copy Module. This device does not monitor printed pages or digitally sent jobs over the network. This feature is only applicable for the HP LaserJet 8150 MFP bundle.

Important Information

Version 1.0 of the Foreign Interface Harness Portal supports Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0, NT 2000.

Download Info

Below are easy-to-follow instructions for downloading.

• Download the fihportal.exe
• Run the fihportal.exe and it will automatically unzip into the lj8150fih directory
• Run the fih.exe
• For first time enabling of the FIH portal click "Enable"
• Click "No" for "Have you entered a PIN before"
• Enter a Personal Identification Number (PIN) between 0 and 65534
• Click on "Direct" for parallel connections or "Network" for IP address connections
• Enter the proper information for the port and click "OK"
• The message should read "The Foreign Interface Harness has been Enabled"
• The 8150 MFP is now ready to have a 3rd party external job accounting device connected to the FIH port.

NOTE: There is no indication on the "Configuration Page" that the FIH port is turned on. To test the functionality press the green "Start" button on the digital copy module. If a 3rd party device is connected the the 3rd party device will prompt you for information to allow you to make copies.

If a 3rd party device is not connected and the FIH port is turned on the digital copy module control panel will display:

Copier Disabled

Please Check the External Copy Control Device

Thanks,
Mike Menache