Polaroid P4000 - Local Connection to a PC Using the USB Data Port; Network Connection Using the Built-In Ethernet Port; Network Connection Using a Print Server Connected to the Network; Network Connection Using a Wireless Print Server

P4000 Quick Install Guide Page 3
USB Data Cable
PC
Ethernet Data Cable
Network
Print
Server
Network
Wireless
Adapter
Wireless
Access Point
Wireless Print Server
Local connection to a PC using the USB data port
Benefits
• Secure—users print cards from one PC
• Simple—quickest and easiest way to start
printing cards
See “Local USB Installation on page 4
Network connection using the Built-in Ethernet port
Benefits
• Connects to Ethernet 10base-T
• Economical—several users can send cards
to one printer
• No print server required
See “Built-In Ethernet” on page 5
Network connection using a print server connected to the network (HP
®
175x rev c)
Network connection using a wireless print server (HP 380x)
Benefits
• The latest technology
• Portability
See “Wireless Print Server” on page 7
Benefits
• Flexible—print server can support
specialized protocols
• Integrates the printer into your existing
infrastructure
See “Network With Print Server” on page 6