Zebra ZXP Series 8 Reference Manual

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3 Installing Printer
The 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.
802.11b/g has an indoor open range of 100 ft at maximum data rate and 300 ft at minimum
data rate. 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
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.
Once you have your printer connected to a wireless network, the printer can provide
information on the quality of the connection to the network. If the quality is poor, there are
several approaches that can be taken to improve the quality.
Warning! Only use the antenna that is shipped with the printer to ensure regulatory
compliance for the transmit power.

Zebra ZXP Series 8 Specifications

General

Color	Yes
Maximum resolution	304 x 304 DPI
Standard interfaces	USB 2.0
Connectivity technology	Wired
Weight (imperial)	27.5 lbs
Dimensions (WxDxH)	356 x 519 x 303 mm
Compatible operating systems	Windows XP, Vista, Server 2003
Internal memory	64 MB
Storage temperature (T-T)	23 - 131 °F
Operating temperature (T-T)	15 - 25 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	20 - 80 %
Power requirements	100 - 240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	12500 g