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200 Zebra ZXP Series 8 Card Printer User’s Manual P1045430-002
D: Wireless Network Operations
Installing the Printer
A printer with the wireless option ships with the wireless radio pre-installed in the printer. An
antenna is shipped in the box with the printer. The antenna must be connected to the rear of the
printer before using the wireless interface. Lightly push the antenna onto the printer antenna
connector, and rotate the knurled antenna connector until finger tight.
The antenna orientation is important to maximize the wireless signal strength. Inspect the
access point antenna(s), and try to put the printer antenna in a similar orientation. After
connecting the printer to the wireless network, the antenna orientation can be adjusted to
maximize signal strength.
As the distance between the printer and the access point increases, the signal strength
decreases. If there are intervening walls, unpredictable signal strength attenuation will occur.
Decreasing signal strength results in automatic data rate reduction. At the longest distance,
network traffic can become very slow.
Printer location is important to ensure that adequate signal strength is achieved. Follow
these suggestions:
• Position the printer as close to the access point that it will connect to as possible.
• If possible, orient the printer such that there is a clear line of sight between the printer
antenna and the access point antenna.
• Locate the printer such that there are no intervening walls in the line of sight between
the antennas.
• Do not put the printer in a cabinet, especially not a metal one.
• Do not locate large metal objects close to the printer antenna.
• Do not locate the printer close to devices that emit RF radiation in the 2.4 GHz range; such
devices might include: microwave ovens, cordless phones, wireless surveillance cameras,
baby monitors, wireless video transmitter and Bluetooth devices, etc.
Configuring the Printer
To configure the printer for wireless printing, refer to the Zebra ZXP Series 8 Card Printer
Wireless Reference Manual, P/N P1035089 or Service Manual, P/N 1013376.
Caution • Only use the antenna that is shipped with the printer to ensure regulatory
compliance for the transmit power.