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    Zebranet ® wireless user guide for the wireless print server, wireless plus print server, and internal wireless plus print server with printer firmware versions x.15.X and later, or with some zspx firmware versions.

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    © 2009 zih corp. The copyrights in this manual and the software and/or firmware in the printer described therein are owned by zih corp. Unauthorized reproduction of this manual or the software and/or firmware in the printer may result in imprisonment of up to one year and fines of up to $10,000 (17 ...

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    4/27/09 wireless user guide 14143l-006 rev. A contents about this document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 who should use this document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 how this d...

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    Contents 4 14143l-006 rev. A wireless user guide 4/27/09 wireless network parameters on the lcd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 xi4, zm400, zm600, rz400, and rz600 printers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 s4m printers . . . . . . . ...

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    4/27/09 wireless user guide 14143l-006 rev. A about this document this section provides you with contact information, document structure and organization, and additional reference documents. Contents who should use this document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 6: Who Should Use This Document

    About this document who should use this document 6 14143l-006 rev. A wireless user guide 4/27/09 who should use this document this user guide is intended for use by someone who needs to configure and use a wireless print server for use with a supported printer. This version of the user guide support...

  • Page 7: Contacts

    7 about this document contacts 4/27/09 wireless user guide 14143l-006 contacts technical support via the internet is available 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. Web site: www.Zebra.Com e-mail back technical library: e-mail address: emb@zebra.Com subject line: emaillist self service knowledge base...

  • Page 8: Document Conventions

    About this document document conventions 8 14143l-006 rev. A wireless user guide 4/27/09 document conventions the following conventions are used throughout this document to convey certain information. Alternate color (online only) cross-references contain hot links to other sections in this guide. I...

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    9 about this document document conventions 4/27/09 wireless user guide 14143l-006 rev. A illustration callouts callouts are used when an illustration contains information that needs to be labeled and described. A table that contains the labels and descriptions follows the graphic. Figure 1 provides ...

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    About this document document conventions 10 14143l-006 rev. A wireless user guide 4/27/09 notes • ___________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________...

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    4/27/09 wireless user guide 14143l-006 rev. A 1 introduction this section provides an overview of the zebranet wireless print servers, including the wireless print server, wireless plus print server, and internal wireless plus print server. Contents printer requirements and print server features . ....

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    Introduction printer requirements and print server features 12 14143l-006 rev. A wireless user guide 4/27/09 printer requirements and print server features this section defines the requirements for using the different zebranet wireless print servers. It also defines features of and limitations to th...

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    13 introduction printer requirements and print server features 4/27/09 wireless user guide 14143l-006 rev. A firmware after a wireless option board is installed, your printer must be running a supported firmware version ( table 2 ) to access the features in this manual. You may download the latest f...

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    Introduction connecting to a wireless network 14 14143l-006 rev. A wireless user guide 4/27/09 connecting to a wireless network the zebranet wireless print servers are ethernet connectivity options for your printer. With one of these wireless print servers, the printer communicates with a wireless l...

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    15 introduction connecting to a wireless network 4/27/09 wireless user guide 14143l-006 rev. A supported wireless radio cards a supported third-party pcmcia, compact flash™, or cardbus wireless radio card is required for the printer to qualify with the wlan. After the wireless option board is instal...

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    Introduction connecting to a wireless network 16 14143l-006 rev. A wireless user guide 4/27/09 supported security types your wlan can use any of a number of different types of security and encryption, or it can use none at all. This section shows which security types you can use with the different z...

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    17 introduction connecting to a wireless network 4/27/09 wireless user guide 14143l-006 rev. A zebranet internal wireless plus print server table 6 lists the security types that are supported by the internal wireless plus print server. Wpa2- eap-ttls yes not supported not supported not supported wpa...

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    Introduction connecting to a wireless network 18 14143l-006 rev. A wireless user guide 4/27/09 zebranet wireless print server table 7 lists the security types that are supported by the wireless print server. Support varies by the card manufacturer and the card type. Select a wireless radio card that...

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    19 introduction determining the active print server 4/27/09 wireless user guide 14143l-006 rev. A determining the active print server most printers can have wired and wireless print servers installed at the same time. However, only one of the installed print servers can be active at any given time. ...

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    Introduction determining the active print server 20 14143l-006 rev. A wireless user guide 4/27/09 active device selection your active print server selection is dependent on the model of printer or print engine that you have. If your printer is a(n)… then… • s4m only one print server (wired or wirele...

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    21 introduction determining the active print server 4/27/09 wireless user guide 14143l-006 rev. A table 8 • results of check for wired print server for 105sl, xiiiiplus, z4mplus, z6mplus, and pax4 series printers if the check for wired print server is set to: installed and connected to a live ethern...

  • Page 22: Wireless Radio Card

    Introduction install a wireless radio card or compact flash wireless radio card 22 14143l-006 rev. A wireless user guide 4/27/09 install a wireless radio card or compact flash wireless radio card printers that have the wireless option board installed can use any of the wireless radio cards or compac...

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    23 introduction install a wireless radio card or compact flash wireless radio card 4/27/09 wireless user guide 14143l-006 rev. A 4. Place the rf card cover ( 1 ) over the wireless radio card ( 2 ), and secure it with a small screw ( 3 ). 5. Turn on ( i ) the printer. The printer restarts and uses th...

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    Introduction install a wireless radio card or compact flash wireless radio card 24 14143l-006 rev. A wireless user guide 4/27/09 notes • ___________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ ____________________...

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    4/27/09 wireless user guide 14143l-006 rev. A 2 wireless status and settings this section presents several options for viewing or modifying the wireless status and settings. You may also use: • the printer web pages (see webview web pages on page 47 ) • the zpl commands • the set/get/do commands con...

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    Wireless status and settings configuration 26 14143l-006 rev. A wireless user guide 4/27/09 configuration you may configure your printer for wireless operation in the following ways: through the network setup wizard. The network setup wizard is part of the zebranet™ bridge enterprise utility. The ne...

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    27 wireless status and settings view wireless status through the control panel 4/27/09 wireless user guide 14143l-006 rev. A view wireless status through the control panel after the wireless print server is configured, you may view the wireless status on the printer’s control panel. Printers with an...

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    Wireless status and settings view wireless status through the control panel 28 14143l-006 rev. A wireless user guide 4/27/09 hc100 wireless status indicator lights table 12 shows the wireless status indicator lights for the hc100 printer. Table 11 • wireless signal indicators wireless signal indicat...

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    29 wireless status and settings print network configuration information 4/27/09 wireless user guide 14143l-006 rev. A print network configuration information most printers and print engines list the print server settings on a network configuration label. The hc100 printer lists the print server sett...

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    Wireless status and settings print network configuration information 30 14143l-006 rev. A wireless user guide 4/27/09 hc100 printer configuration wristband an hc100 printer configuration wristband ( figure 5 ) shows the printer’s connectivity settings. The ip address and mac address fields will have...

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    31 wireless status and settings wireless network parameters on the lcd 4/27/09 wireless user guide 14143l-006 rev. A wireless network parameters on the lcd the control panel parameters are somewhat different for different printers. Refer to the user guide for your printer for specific instructions o...

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    Wireless status and settings wireless network parameters on the lcd 32 14143l-006 rev. A wireless user guide 4/27/09 active printsrvr view the active print server this menu item displays which print server is being used. This tells which device’s settings such as ip protocol and ip address are being...

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    33 wireless status and settings wireless network parameters on the lcd 4/27/09 wireless user guide 14143l-006 rev. A default gateway view or change the gateway this parameter can be modified only when permanent is selected for ip protocol . Selections: 0 to 255 for each field default value: 0.0.0.0 ...

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    Wireless status and settings wireless network parameters on the lcd 34 14143l-006 rev. A wireless user guide 4/27/09 s4m printers table 14 shows the wireless parameters that may be viewed or modified through the s4m control panel. Table 14 • wireless parameters for s4m printers parameter explanation...

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    35 wireless status and settings wireless network parameters on the lcd 4/27/09 wireless user guide 14143l-006 rev. A change ip address view or change the printer’s ip address this parameter can be modified only when permanent is selected for obtain ip address . Selections: 0 to 255 for each field de...

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    Wireless status and settings wireless network parameters on the lcd 36 14143l-006 rev. A wireless user guide 4/27/09 essid 1 view the essid value the extended service set identification (essid) is an identifier for your wireless network. This parameter shows the essid for the current wireless config...

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    37 wireless status and settings wireless network parameters on the lcd 4/27/09 wireless user guide 14143l-006 rev. A other printer models table 15 shows the wireless parameters that may be viewed or modified through the control panel on the following printers: • non-rfid—105sl, pax4, xiiiiplus, z4mp...

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    Wireless status and settings wireless network parameters on the lcd 38 14143l-006 rev. A wireless user guide 4/27/09 ip protocol view or change the ip resolution method this parameter tells if the user (permanent) or the server (dynamic) selects the ip address. If a dynamic option is chosen, this pa...

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    39 wireless status and settings wireless network parameters on the lcd 4/27/09 wireless user guide 14143l-006 rev. A essid 1 view the essid value the extended service set identification (essid) is an identifier for your wireless network. This parameter shows the essid for the current wireless config...

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    Wireless status and settings restore network parameters to defaults 40 14143l-006 rev. A wireless user guide 4/27/09 restore network parameters to defaults you may need to restore the network parameters to the factory defaults under the following circumstances: • if you download a different version ...

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    4/27/09 wireless user guide 14143l-006 rev. A 3 troubleshooting this section provides solutions to problems related specifically to the wireless print servers. For print quality or other printer-specific problems, refer to the troubleshooting section in the user guide for your printer. For problems ...

  • Page 42: Wireless Error Messages

    Troubleshooting wireless error messages 42 14143l-006 rev. A wireless user guide 4/27/09 wireless error messages table 16 shows error messages that may appear on the control panel. Table 16 • error messages message description no card inserted the wireless radio card is not inserted at all or is not...

  • Page 43: General Issues

    43 troubleshooting general issues 4/27/09 wireless user guide 14143l-006 rev. A general issues table 17 • general issues and recommended solutions issue possible cause recommended solution the printer acknowledges the wireless radio card and indicates a signal strength, but the printer does not appe...

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    Troubleshooting general issues 44 14143l-006 rev. A wireless user guide 4/27/09 the printer does not acknowledge the wireless radio card. The card may not be inserted correctly. Make sure that the wireless radio card is correctly seated in the wireless option card slot. Your printer may not be equip...

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    45 troubleshooting encryption and authentication issues 4/27/09 wireless user guide 14143l-006 rev. A encryption and authentication issues table 18 • encryption and authentication issues and recommended solutions issue possible cause recommended solution the entry field for wep keys on the printer’s...

  • Page 46: Ip Issues

    Troubleshooting ip issues 46 14143l-006 rev. A wireless user guide 4/27/09 ip issues table 19 • ip issues and recommended solutions issue possible cause recommended solution the printer shows ip address 192.168.254.254, which does not appear to work. Ip address 192.168.254.254 is a default address. ...

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    4/27/09 wireless user guide 14143l-006 rev. A 4 webview web pages this section provides details about the zebralink webview web pages for a printer that is running a zebranet wireless print server. Note • the web pages are available only on printers operating in zpl mode. Printers operating in epl, ...

  • Page 48: Web Page Overview

    Webview web pages web page overview 48 14143l-006 rev. A wireless user guide 4/27/09 web page overview zebralink webview is a browser-based application that provides real-time configuration, control, and monitoring capabilities for your printer. The web pages display real-time information about the ...

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    49 webview web pages home page 4/27/09 wireless user guide 14143l-006 rev. A 5. In the address box, type the ip address for the printer (do not include www or any leading zeroes), and then press enter . The printer’s home page displays. For more information about the options listed on the printer ho...

  • Page 50: View Printer Configuration

    Webview web pages view printer configuration 50 14143l-006 rev. A wireless user guide 4/27/09 view printer configuration the view printer configuration menu option provides accurate, up-to-the-minute information on the printer’s current state. An administrator can conveniently find information on th...

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    51 webview web pages view and modify printer settings 4/27/09 wireless user guide 14143l-006 rev. A view and modify printer settings this section provides you with steps for accessing and modifying printer settings with a zebralink-enabled printer. It also provides illustrations of the various pages...

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    Webview web pages view and modify printer settings 52 14143l-006 rev. A wireless user guide 4/27/09 table 20 • subscreens: view and modify printer settings screen general setup serial communications setup.

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    53 webview web pages view and modify printer settings 4/27/09 wireless user guide 14143l-006 rev. A network configuration menu (see table 21 on page 57 for subscreens) rfid setup (rfid printers/print engines only) print listings on label table 20 • subscreens: view and modify printer settings screen...

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    Webview web pages view and modify printer settings 54 14143l-006 rev. A wireless user guide 4/27/09 media setup calibration table 20 • subscreens: view and modify printer settings screen (continued).

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    55 webview web pages view and modify printer settings 4/27/09 wireless user guide 14143l-006 rev. A zpl control advanced setup table 20 • subscreens: view and modify printer settings screen (continued).

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    Webview web pages view and modify printer settings 56 14143l-006 rev. A wireless user guide 4/27/09 network configuration screens this section shows the shows the screens that appear when you click on the menu items on the network configuration menu. To access the network communications menu, comple...

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    57 webview web pages view and modify printer settings 4/27/09 wireless user guide 14143l-006 rev. A table 21 • subscreens: network communications setup primary/secondary settings xi4, zm400, zm600, rz400, and rz600 other printers snmp.

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    Webview web pages view and modify printer settings 58 14143l-006 rev. A wireless user guide 4/27/09 smtp table 21 • subscreens: network communications setup (continued).

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    59 webview web pages view and modify printer settings 4/27/09 wireless user guide 14143l-006 rev. A tcp/ip xi4, zm400, zm600, rz400, and rz600 tcp/ip other printers table 21 • subscreens: network communications setup (continued).

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    Webview web pages view and modify printer settings 60 14143l-006 rev. A wireless user guide 4/27/09 wireless setup wireless encryption setup table 21 • subscreens: network communications setup (continued).

  • Page 61: Directory Listing

    61 webview web pages directory listing 4/27/09 wireless user guide 14143l-006 rev. A directory listing the directory page lists all file system devices (a:, e:, r:, z:). The size, name, and location for each stored object are displayed. To create a new item on the directory listing screen, complete ...

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    Webview web pages directory listing 62 14143l-006 rev. A wireless user guide 4/27/09 2. From the directory listing screen, click create new script. The create new script screen displays. 3. Select a device type from the drop-down menu to indicate a memory location that is appropriate to your needs. ...

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    63 webview web pages directory listing 4/27/09 wireless user guide 14143l-006 rev. A 5. Click edit. The edit zpl script screen displays. 6. Enter the zpl code in the text field..

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    Webview web pages directory listing 64 14143l-006 rev. A wireless user guide 4/27/09 7. Click one of the available buttons: button function/operation preview label displays a graphic representation of the label that results from the zpl code. Print label sends the zpl code to the printer. Reset clea...

  • Page 65: Alert Setup

    65 webview web pages alert setup 4/27/09 wireless user guide 14143l-006 rev. A alert setup for the printer to interact with zebranet alert, snmp settings must be established in these areas: • the printer, via the webview interface • the alert printer management utility for logging snmp traps the zeb...

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    Webview web pages alert setup 66 14143l-006 rev. A wireless user guide 4/27/09 establishing e-mail alert messaging zebranet alert allows printer errors to be sent directly to any valid e-mail address. You can set up multiple e-mail addresses for routing different error messages or split notification...

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    67 webview web pages alert setup 4/27/09 wireless user guide 14143l-006 rev. A 8. From the printer’s home page, click view and modify printer settings. (you may be prompted for the printer’s password if it was not entered recently.) the view and modify printer settings screen displays. 9. Click netw...

  • Page 68: Printer Controls

    Webview web pages printer controls 68 14143l-006 rev. A wireless user guide 4/27/09 printer controls this page offers control over basic printer functions. To view printer controls, complete these steps: 1. From the printer home page, click printer controls. The printer prompts you for a password. 2...

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    69 webview web pages printer controls 4/27/09 wireless user guide 14143l-006 rev. A 5. Click one of the available buttons: button function pause toggles the pause option on the printer. Feed causes printer to feed one label. Cancel one format cancels the currently printing format. Cancel all formats...

  • Page 70: Print Server Settings

    Webview web pages print server settings 70 14143l-006 rev. A wireless user guide 4/27/09 print server settings this section provides you with instructions for viewing the current print server settings. To apply changes made in this section, use the default user id and password: • user id: admin • pa...

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    71 webview web pages print server settings 4/27/09 wireless user guide 14143l-006 rev. A table 22 • subscreens: print server settings printer returns to printer home page. Print server the print server configuration screen allows you to configure the following print server categories. Click the link...

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    Webview web pages print server settings 72 14143l-006 rev. A wireless user guide 4/27/09 print server: tcp/ip configuration print server: tcp/ip logical printing ports table 22 • subscreens: print server settings (continued).

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    73 webview web pages print server settings 4/27/09 wireless user guide 14143l-006 rev. A print server: system (snmp) print server: smtp email alerts print server: web admin print server: pop3 e-mail printing table 22 • subscreens: print server settings (continued).

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    Webview web pages print server settings 74 14143l-006 rev. A wireless user guide 4/27/09 job log cancel job table 22 • subscreens: print server settings (continued).

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    75 webview web pages print server settings 4/27/09 wireless user guide 14143l-006 rev. A view configuration sheet view port status contact table 22 • subscreens: print server settings (continued).

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    Webview web pages print server settings 76 14143l-006 rev. A wireless user guide 4/27/09 faq goes to http://support.Zebra.Com . Reset printer goes to the printer controls page. See printer controls on page 68 . Reset print server (restore) factory default printer settings returns to the view and mod...

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    4/27/09 wireless user guide 14143l-006 rev. A glossary extensible authentication protocol over flexible authentication via secure tunneling (eap-fast) extensible authentication protocol-flexible authentication via secure tunneling (eap-fast) is a publicly accessible ieee 802.1x eap type developed by...

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    Glossary 78 14143l-006 rev. A wireless user guide 4/27/09 firmware this is the term used to specify the printer’s operating program. This program is downloaded to the printer from a host computer and stored in flash memory. Each time the printer power is turned on, this operating program starts. Thi...

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    4/27/09 wireless user guide 14143l-006 rev. A index a access point as part of a wlan, 14 selection, 14 troubleshooting problems, 44 accessing printer home page, 48 active print server ip address and network configuration label, 19 other printers, 37 s4m printer, 34 selecting primary network device, ...

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    Index 80 14143l-006 rev. A wireless user guide 4/27/09 f firmware 105sl parameters, 37 connection problems after upgrade, 44 option board, 43 pax4 parameters, 37 rz400/rz600 parameters, 31 s4m parameters, 34 version required in printer, 13 versions required in wireless radio cards, 15 xi4 parameters...

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    81 index 4/27/09 wireless user guide 14143l-006 rev. A s sales, 7 security type other printers, 39 s4m printer, 36 wireless radio cards used with each, 16 xi4, zm400/zm600, and rz400/rz600 printers, 33 serial communication setup web page, 52 signal strength and quality indicators, 28 smtp parameters...

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    Index 82 14143l-006 rev. A wireless user guide 4/27/09 notes • ___________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ ___________________...

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