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164 ZXP Series 9 Card Printer Service Manual P1086708-001

Network Operations

Wi-Fi Connectivity

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 nger tight. Do not use tools to tighten the antenna.

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, wireless trafc can be very

slow.

Printer location is important to ensure that adequate signal strength is achieved. Follow these

suggestions:

y Position the printer as close to the access point that it will connect to as possible.

y If possible, orient the printer such that there is a clear line of sight between the printer

antenna and the access point antenna.

y Locate the printer such that there are no intervening walls in the line of sight between the

antennas.

y Do not put the printer in a cabinet, especially not a metal one.

y Do not locate large metal objects close to the printer antenna.

y 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 transmitters and Bluetooth devices, etc.

For more information, refer to the Card Printer Wireless Reference Manual (P1035089-004).

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