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Zebra Net
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P1043301-005
ZebraNet
®
Wired and Wireless Print Server
User Guide

Table of Contents

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Zebra Net Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandZebra
ModelNet
CategoryPrint Server
LanguageEnglish

Summary

About This Document

Who Should Use This Document

Identifies users for whom this guide is intended.

How This Document Is Organized

Explains the structure and setup of the user guide.

Introduction

Supported Wireless Radio Cards

Lists supported third-party wireless radio cards required for printer WLAN connectivity.

Supported Security Types

Details the various security and encryption types compatible with ZebraNet wireless print servers.

Printer Requirements

Outlines hardware and firmware requirements for using print servers with printers.

Specifications

Provides detailed specifications for external, internal, and wireless print servers.

Installation

External ZebraNet 10100 Print Server

Provides illustrations and steps for installing the external ZebraNet 10/100 Print Server.

Install a Radio Card in a Wireless Print Server

Details the process of installing wireless radio cards, including PCMCIA and Compact Flash types.

Getting Started

Default User ID and Password

Lists the default User ID and Password required for accessing certain printer features.

Printing a Configuration Label - External ZebraNet 10100 Print Server

Guides on printing a configuration label for the external print server to obtain network information.

Printing a Network Configuration Label - Internal ZebraNet 10100 Print Server and Wireless Print Servers

Explains how to print network configuration labels for internal and wireless print servers.

Configuration of Wireless Securities

Through the Network Setup Wizard

Describes configuring wireless security via the ZebraNet Bridge Enterprise utility's Network Setup Wizard.

Through ZPL script that you write

Explains how to set wireless security parameters using ZPL commands.

View Wireless Status through the Control Panel

LCD Link Status and Wireless Signal Indicators

Explains how to interpret LCD indicators for link status and signal quality on compatible printers.

HC100 Wireless Status Indicator Lights

Describes the wireless status indicator lights specific to the HC100 printer model.

Determining the Active Print Server

Viewing IP Addresses and the Active Print Server

Explains how to view IP addresses and identify the active print server using network configuration labels.

Active Device Selection

Details how active print server selection depends on the printer model and installed print servers.

Assigning an IP Address on any Print Server

With Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

Explains how print servers obtain temporary IP addresses when the network uses DHCP.

Assigning an IP Address Without DHCP from the Control Panel

Provides steps to assign an IP address from the printer's control panel or LCD.

Setting and Monitoring Alerts on Any Print Server

ZebraLink Alerts

Explains ZebraLink Alerts for notifying administrators of printer errors or warning conditions to reduce downtime.

Checking Print Server Configuration Settings

Using ZebraNet Bridge

Guides on checking print server configuration settings using the ZebraNet Bridge utility.

Using WebView

Provides steps to check print server configuration settings using the printer's web pages via a browser.

Enabling Protocols

Using WebView

Details the steps to enable protocols using WebView by accessing the printer's IP address through a web browser.

Defaulting ALL Print Servers

Using WebView

Explains how to reset the print server to factory settings using the WebView interface.

Using ZebraNet Bridge

Describes using ZebraNet Bridge to reset print servers to factory settings.

Printing Queues

Berkeley Software Distribution (BSD)-Style Print Queue

Explains BSD-style print queue setup, including configuring the /etc/printcap database.

System V Queue Installation

Guides on configuring System V queues for ZebraNet printing on UNIX systems, including prerequisites and configuration steps.

Using Printing Protocols

IPP

Explains how to set up the print server to support Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) and provides the URL format.

FTP

Details how to use FTP to send information, such as ZPL scripts, to the printer.

ZebraLink WebView

WebView

Introduces WebView as a tool for controlling and monitoring the printing environment via a web browser.

View Printer Configuration

Explains how to access and view accurate, up-to-the-minute printer configuration information.

View and Modify Printer Settings

Guides on accessing and modifying printer settings for ZebraLink-enabled printers, requiring default User ID and password.

Network Communications Screens

PrimarySecondary Settings

Shows screens for Primary/Secondary settings within network communications setup.

SNMP

Details SNMP setup for managing network devices, defining system name and location.

SMTP

Explains SMTP setup for email alerts, allowing entry of system information.

TCPIP

Covers TCP/IP settings for various printer models, including IP address and network configuration.

Wireless Setup

Details wireless setup options, including signal strength and security configurations.

Wireless Encryption Setup

Outlines wireless encryption setup, covering WLAN security and password configurations.

Directory Listing

Buttons for file management

Lists available buttons for file management operations like delete, copy, and run ZBI programs.

To view the Directory Listing

Provides steps to access the Directory Listing page to view file system devices and stored objects.

Printer Controls

Basic printer functions

Describes basic printer functions accessible from the Printer Controls page, such as Feed, Cancel, and Reset.

Print Server Web Pages

Print Server Features

Covers features specific to the print server, distinct from printer features, often requiring user ID and password.

Status and Configuration

Guides on accessing print server settings, based on ZPL printer navigation with firmware X.15 or above.

Print Server Status

Explains how to access the print server configuration page and port status from the Print Server Status section.

Reset

Details how to reset print server configuration settings to their most recent previous state.

Restore

Guides on restoring the print server to its default factory settings.

Control Panel

Control Panel Menu Options

Lists control panel menu options that appear when a print server is installed, varying by printer model.

Wired Network Parameters on the LCD

Identifies wired network parameters available on the LCD for various Zebra printers with installed print servers.

Wireless Network Parameters on the LCD

Lists wireless network parameters available on the LCD for various Zebra printers with installed print servers.

Hardware Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting the External 10100 Print Server

Provides solutions for issues related to the external ZebraNet 10/100 Print Server, including status indicators and common problems.

Troubleshooting the Internal ZebraNet 10100 Print Server

Offers solutions for troubleshooting the internal ZebraNet 10/100 Print Server, covering status indicators and factory resets.

Troubleshooting the Wireless Print Server

Addresses issues specific to wireless print servers, including 5GHz band operation and factory default resets.

IP Issues

Lists and resolves issues related to IP addresses, including default addresses and missing settings.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs

Presents a collection of frequently asked questions about Zebra's wired and wireless print servers.

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