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Connecting Label Printer to Computer
Choose from the following options for connecting a computer to the label printer:
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Direct connection to the Ethernet interface (6) 2.3 on page 7.
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Connection via a computer network to the Ethernet interface (6) 2.3 on page 7.
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Wi-Fi connection 2.4 on page 7.
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Connection to the full-speed USB slave interface (5) 2.5 on page 8.
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Connection to the RS-232 interface 2.7 on page 11.
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Connection via optional Bluetooth adapter connected to an USB master interface (4/9) 2.8 on page 11.
Figure 1
Connections
2.1
Print Services Raw-IP and LPR/LPD in MS Windows
Install a standard TCP/IP port as additional port for printing.
During installation of the new port choose between "Raw" and "LPR"
Raw-IP: Enter the same port address in the printer which you have selected during installation.
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Notice!
In the delivery status the print services RawIP (Port 9100) and LPD are activated on the printer page 23.
2.2
Adjusting Windows Printer Setting
When the printer driver valid for your Windows version is installed on your computer, Windows standard applications can
be used to edit the label contents and to start the print jobs. To use the Raw-IP or LPR/LPD print services, the Windows
printer settings must be adjusted:
1. Open the folder containing the printers via Start > Settings > Printers.
2. Right-click the icon of the label printer.
A pop-up menu appears.
3. Select "Properties" in the pop-up menu.
4. Open the "Details" or "Connections" tab.
This tab contains, among other things, the connections which were also set up when the print services were installed.
The names of these connections depend on the installation tool used.
5. Select the Raw-IP or LPR connection.
6. Click OK.
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1 Power switch
2 Power connection jack
3 Slot for SD card
4 2 USB master ports for keyboard, scanner,
USB memory stick, Bluetooth adapter or
service key
5 USB full-speed slave port
6 Ethernet 10/100 Base-T
7 Serial RS-232 port
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