Zebra HC100 Wireless Quick Start Guide

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Printer Setup
Select a Wired Data Communication Interface
3/3/11 Wireless Quick Start Guide P1001060-006
Select a Wired Data Communication Interface
To configure your printer for wireless operation, you must first connect your printer using a
wired data communication interface. Table 1 provides basic information about wired data
communication interfaces. Not all interfaces may be available on your printer. Select an
interface that is supported by both your printer and your computer or your Local Area Network
(LAN).
Caution • Ensure that the printer power is off (O) before connecting data communications
cables. Connecting a data communications cable while the power is on (
I) may damage the
printer.
Table 1 • Wired Data Communication Interfaces
Interface Characteristics
RS-232 Serial • The baud rate, number of data and stop bits, the parity, and the
XON/XOFF or DTR control must match those of the host
computer.
• Maximum cable length of 50 ft (15.24 m).
• You may need to change printer parameters to match the host
computer.
• You need to use a null-modem adaptor to connect to the printer if
using a standard modem cable.
IEEE 1284
Bidirectional Parallel
• Maximum cable length of 10 ft (3 m).
• Recommended cable length of 6 ft (1.83 m).
• No printer parameter changes required to match the host
computer.
USB • Maximum cable length of 16.4 ft (5 m).
• No printer parameter changes required to match the host
computer.
Internal wired
Ethernet print server
• Can print to the printer from any computer on your LAN.
• Can communicate with the printer through the printer’s web
pages.
• Computer must be equipped with an Ethernet board.
• The printer must be configured to use your LAN.
Note • Refer to the ZebraNet 10/100 Print Server User and
Reference Guide for configuration instructions. A copy of
this manual is available at http://www.zebra.com/manuals
or on the user CD that came with your printer.

Zebra HC100 Specifications

General

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