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Connecting Label Printer to Computer
2.3
Connecting Label Printer via Ethernet Interface
To connect the label printer to a network jack, a patch cable with an RJ45 plug for 10 Base T or 100 Base T is required.
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Attention!
Use a shielded cable to connect the printer to the network.
Connect computer and label printer with a suitable cable.
Make the settings for operation of the Ethernet interface 6.1.7 on page 21.
Set up print service if necessary 2.1 on page 6.
Adjust Windows printer setting 2.2 on page 6.
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Attention!
Do not change the settings of the "IP" and "Gateway" on the printer web interface, as otherwise the
connection to the printer may be lost.
2.4
Setting Up a Wi-Fi Connection
2.4.1
Connecting Printer to Network
Access only with service Wi-Fi stick installed.
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Note!
That mode allows to use an existing wireless network for controlling and configuring the printer and for sending
print jobs to the printer.
Start menu.
Select Setup > Interfaces > Wi-Fi.
Activate Wi-Fi page 22.
Select Operation mode > Connect to network.
Select Access-Point.
The search for access-points will be started.
The display shows the available access-points including the hidden access-points.
Select an access point an confirm with
For hidden access-points enter the SSID.
Setup DHCP or IP and Mask and if necessary Gateway.
If the network is protected a prompt to enter the passkey appears in the printer display. Enter the passkey and select
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Set up print service if necessary 2.1 on page 6.
Adjust Windows printer setting 2.2 on page 6.
!
Attention!
Do not change the settings of the "IP" and "Gateway" on the printer web interface, as otherwise the
connection to the printer may be lost.
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