Zebra HC100 - Page 28

Printer Setup
Preparing the Printer for Use
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61207L-002 B HC100 User Guide 11/15/10
Use of Shielded Data Cables Ethernet cables do not require shielding, but all other data
cables must be fully shielded and fitted with metal or metallized connector shells. Unshielded
data cables may increase radiated emissions above the regulated limits.
Table 4 • Characteristics of the Data Communication Interfaces
Interface
Standard
or Optional
Characteristics
RS-232 Serial Standard • Maximum cable length of 50 ft (15.24 m).
• You may need to change printer parameters to match the host
computer. See Changing and Restoring Printer Settings
on page 58.
• You need to use a null-modem adaptor to connect to the printer if
using a standard modem cable.
USB Standard • Maximum cable length of 16.4 ft (5 m).
• No printer parameter changes required to match the host
computer.
• Requires installation of a printer driver. The driver is available at
http://www.zebra.com/drivers or on the user CD that came with
your printer.
ZebraNet 10/100
Internal Print Server
(wired Ethernet)
Optional • Can print to the printer from any computer on your LAN.
• Can communicate with the printer through the printer’s web
pages.
• The printer must be configured to use your LAN. See Setting,
Changing, and Restoring Print Server Settings on page 66.
ZebraNet Internal
Wireless Print Server
(wireless Ethernet,
802.11b/g)
Optional • Can print to the printer from any computer on your Wireless
Local Area Network (WLAN) or LAN.
• Can communicate with the printer through the printer’s web
pages.
• The printer must be configured to use your WLAN. See Setting,
Changing, and Restoring Print Server Settings on page 66.