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ZebraNet Wireless Print Server User Guide

1. 2 Third Party Components 3 Supported Wireless Cards 3 Access AUT AAA MAA SIK AI ad 4 Interaction between Wired and Wireless Print Servers 5 Check for Wired Print Server 5 IP Addresses art is l bn gph oh sta 6 View Printer Web Pages 6 10 24 06 Wireless Print Server User Guide 13422L 003 Rev A 2 Introduction Printer Compatibility Printer Compatibility This version of the ZebraNet Wireless Print Server is designed for the following printers print engines Future releases will support additional Zebra printers e XilllPlus e RXi 105SL with serial number greater than 6400356 Important Do not install the wireless PCMCIA board on a 105SL printer with a serial number less than 6400357 ZAMplus Z6Mplus e PAXA S4M operating in ZPL mode A special Personal Computer Memory Card International Association PCMCIA board must be installed inside the printer for the wireless feature to work Contact your authorized Zebra reseller for more information Connecting to a Wireless Network The ZebraNet Wireless Print Server is an Ethernet connectivity option for your printer Rather than being connected to a wired Local Area Network LAN with physical wires the printer communicates with a wireles
2. 47 WP Set Wireless Password 48 WR Set Transmit Hate 2 cccceecs RR ee ee ee RR RR 3 een ERR RR ee es 49 WR Reset Wireless Card 50 WS Set Wireless Card Values 51 54 Iroubleshooling ssiunsssszzeniija dedi sija ee a bi da EX WE 53 General Issues 2 3 seen nm RR RR ERE l am a ek ia i 54 Encryption Issues 2 tte 55 IP ISSWGS e EP 56 13422L 003 Rev A Wireless Print Server User Guide 10 24 06 Contents y A WebView Web Pages 200c cece cence eee n RI nh 57 Home PAGS ET 58 View Printer Configuration 60 View and Modify Printer Settings 61 Network Configuration Screens 67 Directory Listing 000 71 Alert SOW en Aa lr AA 75 Establishing E Mail Alert Messaging 76 Printer COMICS 4422400 EA AUA ahs A ees 78 Print Server Settings 80 Proprietary Slate ment iia rs a AA e 81 lp PEPTIDE 83 10 24 06 Wireless Print Server User Guide 13422L 003 Rev A vi Contents Notes 13422L 003 Rev A Wireless Print Server User Guide 10 24 06 10 24 06 Preface This section provides you with contact information document structur
3. NB to set check for 36 using to configure Wireless Print Server 8 view or modify settings via web pages 80 wireless card inserting Compact Flash card and adaptor 17 inserting standard card 15 printer not acknowledging 54 reset via ZPL 50 setting values via ZPL 51 supported cards 3 wireless link status indicator 20 wireless password control panel parameters affected 23 setting via ZPL 48 Wireless Print Server change network settings 45 control panel parameters 23 interaction with wired print server 5 set up via web pages 70 ZPL commands 35 wireless signal indicators 21 WL print network configuration label 47 WL set LEAP parameters 46 WLAN setup 2 WP set wireless password 48 WR reset wireless card 50 WR set transmit rate 49 WS set wireless card values 51 Z ZebraNet Alert 75 ZPL commands edit ZPL script via web pages 73 Wireless Print Server commands 35 13422L 003 Rev A 86 Index 13422L 003 Rev A Wireless Print Server User Guide 10 24 06 ew Zebra Zebra Technologies Corporation 333 Corporate Woods Parkway Vernon Hills Illinois 60061 3109 U S A Telephone 1 847 634 6700 Facsimile 1 847 913 8766 Zebra Technologies Europe Limited Zebra House The Valley Centre Gordon Road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP13 6EQ UK Telephone 44 0 1494 472872 Facsimile 44 0 1494 450103 Zebra Technologies Asia Pacific LLC 16 New Industrial Road 05 03 Huds
4. 20 Link Status Indicator iios e e Rr nt RERRRRRRIASUEGte3 e ur ar ali 20 Wireless Signal Indicators 21 Poor Signal Setting 000 21 Print a Network Configuration Label 22 View or Change Control Panel Parameters for the Wireless Print Server 23 Parameters for Zebra Printers Other Than the S4M 23 Parameters for the SAM Printer 26 Printer Web Pages ia teen mh 28 Return Network Parameters to Defaults 34 4 ZPL Commands for the Wireless Print Server 35 NB Search for Wired Print Server during Network Boot 36 NM SSLONMP su 24 eae eres tid AA 455 dh Sate eee ida 37 NP Set Primary Secondary Device 38 NS Change Wired Networking Settings 39 ANS SES MP rd e deca tios NM 40 NW Set Web Authentication Timeout Value 41 WA Set Antenna Parameters 42 WE Set Wireless Encryption Values 43 WI Change Wireless Network Settings 45 WL Set LEAP Parameters 46 WL Print Network Configuration Label
5. Actual IP settings IP Resolution IP Address Subnet Mask and Default Gateway will only appear when the printer is associated to and authenticated with the WLAN Until the time that the printer recognizes the existence of a ZebraNet print server these parameters will not show through the control panel After the print server is recognized all zeroes will display until the printer obtains an IP address or defaults to address 192 168 254 254 Using GLEANING ONLY is not recommended when the wireless option is installed 1 Allow more time for the printer to complete its connection and obtain an IP address 2 If the printer does not connect check that there is an adequate signal between the printer and the access point If necessary move the printer or the access point to another location or remove any obstructions between the two A direct line of site between the printer and access point provides the best results Refer to the third party documentation for your access point for recommendations and limitations 3 Check the IP Protocol setting If using a static setting the value entered might not be valid Use the SetWLAN utility or ZPL commands to set a permanent IP address For more information see Configure Using the SetWLAN Utility on page 9 or ZPL Commands for the Wireless Print Server permanently on page 35 The IP address for my If both a wired and wireless print In your browser window type in t
6. CARD INSERTED res SIGNAL STRENGTH 97 SIGNAL QUALITY fi w NOISE LEVEL B CARD MFG ID ezo CARD PRODUCT ID CARD FIRMWARE F33065 MAC ADDRESS posis es 1175 ESSID OPERATING MODE INFRASTRUCTURE TX POWER ILE TX RATE 1 Mois P2Mys 5 5 Mts FP 11MM POOR SIGNAL Range 01099 20 PREAMELE tons ADHOC AUTO MODE ON 2 ADHOC CHANNEL Ri 11616 f CHANNEL MASK Range 1 to PFFF Mex IFF ROAM INTERVAL o ROAM SIGNAL 0 Submit Charset Wireless Print Server User Guide 13422L 003 Rev A 31 32 Wireless Status and Settings Printer Web Pages 13 If desired change the following settings a Enter the ESSID b Select the Operating Mode and Preamble from the drop down lists c Change the Poor Signal setting 14 Click Submit Changes The printer displays the following Wireless Setup Changes were successfully saved temporarily NOTE Save permanent and reset network for changes to take effect 15 Click View and Modify Printer Settings The View and Modify Printer Settings page for your printer returns see Figure 15 on page 29 16 Does your network use WEP encryption If Then No Continue with step 17 Yes a Click Network Configuration The Network Configuration page for your printer displays b Click Wireless Encryption Setup The Wireless Encryption Setup page for your printer displays see Figure 18 on page 33 c Enter the encryp
7. Important The ZebraNet Wireless Print Server PCMCIA board must be installed on your printer before you can configure the printer to communicate using a wireless card If this board is not installed and active the wireless portion of the network configuration label will not print see Print a Network Configuration Label on page 22 For printers other than the S4M check the bottom right corner of the control panel LCD for the firmware version all firmware versions used for the S4M support the Wireless Print Server option For printers other than the S4M you need firmware version V60 13 X or higher to operate the Wireless Print Server If the firmware version number on your printer is less than this download the latest firmware from http www zebra com firmware or use the version provided on the Connectivity CD that came with the kit the version on the CD may not be the latest available You may configure your printer for wireless operation in the following ways Through the SetWLAN utility which writes a ZPL script for you see Configure Using the SetWLAN Utility on page 9 On the last screen of the utility you may choose to send the command directly to your printer through the serial port or you may choose to save the ZPL script to a file The saved ZPL file has several purposes e The file can be sent to the printer through the parallel port a USB port or a wired print server The file can be sent to the printer after the n
8. options are selected 13422L 003 Rev A Wireless Print Server User Guide 10 24 06 ZPL Commands for the Wireless Print Server This chapter contains new or modified ZPL commands for the Wireless Print Server Contents NB Search for Wired Print Server during Network Boot 36 ANN SebSNMP sibi l a ae sayin ain gn ay nte e nye a 37 NP Set Primary Secondary Device 38 NS Change Wired Networking Settings 39 ANT SESMT A aa a E E E KI E E E E EEE 40 NW Set Web Authentication Timeout Value 41 WA SetAntennaParameters 42 WE Set WEP Mode 43 WI Change Wireless Network Settings 45 WL Set LEAP Parameters 46 WL Print Network Configuration Label 47 WP Set Wireless Password 48 WR Set Transmit Rate 49 WR Reset Wireless Card 50 WS Set Wireless Card Values 51 10 24 06 Wireless Print Server User Guide 13422L 003 Rev A ZPL Commands for the Wireless Print Server ANB 36 ANB Sear
9. 24 N A Z B network boot 36 network boot command 36 network configuration label print through control panel 22 print via ZPL 47 network configuration screens 67 network settings change via control panel 23 setting via ZPL 45 NN set SNMP parameters 37 NO CARD NSERTED message 21 noise level indicator 21 NP set primary secondary device 38 NS change wired network settings 39 NT set SMTP 40 NW set web authentication timeout value 41 P parallel port to configure Wireless Print Server 8 password affect of wireless password on control panel parameters 23 set wireless password 48 poor signal setting 21 13422L 003 Rev A primary secondary device setting via web pages 68 setting via ZPL 38 print network configuration label via control panel other printers 23 S4M 26 via ZPL command 47 printer compatibility 2 printer home page 58 printer web pages accessing home page 58 alert message setting 75 directory listing 71 network configuration screens 67 print server settings 80 printer controls 78 problems accessing with wired IP address 56 set timeout value 41 setting primary secondary device 68 view and modify printer settings 61 view or modify settings 28 view printer configuration 60 product improvements 81 proprietary statement 81 R radiation exposure limits 82 RADI O WARN NG POOR SI GNAL message 21 RESET NETWDRK option 25 reset wireless card 50
10. Restore Default Configuration button 34 restore network to defaults options for restoring 34 reconfiguring using SetWLAN 9 S SetWLAN utility 9 signal strength and quality indicators 21 SMTP parameters setting via web pages 69 setting via ZPL 40 SNMP parameters setting via web pages 68 setting via ZPL 37 subnet view or modify SAM 27 subnet mask view or modify other printers 24 Wireless Print Server User Guide 10 24 06 supported printers 2 supported wireless cards 3 T TCP IP setting via web pages 69 third partv components 3 timeout value for printer home page 41 transmit rate setting via ZPL 49 troubleshooting connection problems after firmware upgrade 54 encrvption issues 55 general issues 54 gleaning 56 inconsistent wireless connection 55 IP issues 56 not connecting 54 system disabled after encryption set 55 WEP key field not large enough 55 wireless card not acknowledged 54 U USB port to configure Wireless Print Server 8 V view printer configuration via web pages 60 view wireless status through control panel 20 W WA set antenna parameters 42 WE set wireless encryption values 43 web authentication timeout value 41 WebView web pages 57 WI change wireless network settings 45 10 24 06 Wireless Print Server User Guide Index 85 wired print server change network settings 39 check for during bootup 5 interaction with wireless print server 5
11. SUPPORT ZEBRA COM gj Ej 000 e remet 11 Specify your SMTP server address and Print Server domain 12 Click Submit Changes The printer displays the following Changes were successfully saved temporarily 13 Click View and Modify Printer Settings The View and Modify Printer Settings page for your printer returns see Figure 22 on page 62 14 Click Save Current Configuration The printer displays Current configuration saved Wireless Print Server User Guide 13422L 003 Rev A 78 WebView Web Pages Printer Controls Printer Controls This page offers control over basic printer functions To view Printer Controls complete these steps 1 From the printer home page click Printer Controls The printer prompts you for a password 2 Enter the password for your printer The default password is 1234 3 Click Submit Changes The following statement appears Access Granted This IP Address now has admin access to the restricted printer pages Please Click here to proceed 4 Click on the statement This Printer Controls screen displays Figure 31 Figure 31 Printer Controls Screen 7A 7823881022 Printer Controis zlojxi Be Edt Yew Favores Toots Hep HBs ODD Ach Favorites f Uris Zebra Technologies ZTC ZAMPlus 200dpi 7BR35881022 Wireless PreutServer Home Printer Controls Home HTTPJ WWW ZEBRA COM Support HTIP SUPPORT ZEBRA COM je B Ee amp Ix 13422L
12. Wireless PrintServer Home Add Alert Messa e Con tica PAPER OUT z Destination SERIAL sr ves cur ves e Address Poet A MaAertMessage Password Alert Setup Home HTTPIWWW ZEBRA COM Support HTTPISUPPORT ZEBRA COM go D emt 2 From the drop down menu specify the condition to send over e mail such as HEAD ELEMENT BADor PAPER OUT 3 Select a destination from the drop down menu 4 Enter a valid email address to which the messages will be sent The Port field can be ignored for e mail setup 5 Enter the printer password 6 Click Add Alert Message 7 Click Home to return to the printer s home page 13422L 003 Rev A Wireless Print Server User Guide 10 24 06 10 24 06 WebView Web Pages 77 Alert Setup 8 From the printer s home page click View and Modify Printer Settings You may be prompted for the printer s password if it was not entered recently The View and Modify Printer Settings screen displays 9 Click Network Configuration The Network Configuration Menu displays 10 Click SMTP The SMTP Setup screen displays Figure 30 Figure 30 SMTP Setup Screen P 7823981022 SMTP Microsoft IA Pl Be Ed Yew Favores Tox tp MN HBk ODD Arch wks Zebra Technologies ZTC ZAMPlus 200dpi ZBR3881022 SMTP SMTP Server Address 000 000 000 Print Server Domain Submit Changes Home HTTP WWW ZEBRA COM Support HTTP
13. the storage method for the encryption keys and the current encryption key Q Note El The settings for step 4 through step 6 must match what is set on your access point If you are using hex WEP keys do not add a leading Ox to the encryption keys If you are using multiple WEP encryption keys enter encryption keys 2 3 and 4 and specify the current key by using the printer s web pages For instructions on accessing and using the web pages see Printer Web Pages on page 28 7 To modify other wireless parameters complete these steps a On the Wireless Settings Window click Advanced Options The Advanced Wireless window displays Figure 6 10 24 06 Wireless Print Server User Guide 13422L 003 Rev A 12 Configuration Configure Using the SetWLAN Utility Figure 6 Advanced Wireless Window b Modify the settings as necessary to match your network s settings c Click OK The program returns to the Wireless Settings Window 8 Click Next The Review and Apply Changes Window displays Figure 7 Figure 7 Review and Apply Changes Window 13422L 003 Rev A Wireless Print Server User Guide 10 24 06 Configuration 13 Configure Using the SetWLAN Utility 9 Have any of the serial port settings been modified on your printer If Then No Continue with step 10 Yes You must match those serial port settings in the configuration program for the computer and the printer to be able to communicate To
14. 5 Reconfigure your printer to use the Wireless Print Server see Configuration on page 7 If you saved the ZPL script generated by the SetWLAN utility simply send this file to the printer If you were using a wireless password you need to set it again see WP on page 48 6 Power cycle the printer for the settings to take effect 10 24 06 Troubleshooting Encryption Issues 55 Table 6 General Issues and Recommended Solutions Continued Issue My wireless connection is inconsistent The signal strengths change back and forth between high and low numbers Possible Cause An access point may be bad The card appears to be switching affiliations between access points Recommended Solution Check the access points on your WLAN particularly the one closest to the printer The wireless card is repeatedly associating with two or more access points because of varying signal strengths Encryption Issues Check the access points on your WLAN to determine what is causing the signal strengths to vary Table 7 Encryption Issues and Recommended Solutions Issue The entry field for WEP keys on the printer s web page does not display all 26 characters Possible Cause The field accepts 26 characters but they may not be able to display all at once because of your browser or system settings Recommended Solution Use the left and right arrow keys on your keyboard to move the cursor in the
15. Description Use this command to change the wireless network settings Format wIa b c d e f g h i The following table identifies the parameters for this format Parameters a IP Resolution Details Accepted Values A ALL B BOOTP C DHCP AND BOOTP D DHCP G GLEANING ONLY R RARP P PERMANENT Note Use of GLEANING ONLY is not recommended when the Wireless Print Server is installed b IP Address Accepted Values Any properly formatted IP address in the xxx xxx xxx xxx format c Subnet Mask Accepted Values Any properly formatted subnet mask in the xxx xxx xxx xxx format d Default Gateway Accepted Values Any properly formatted gateway in the XXX XXX XXX XXX format e WINS Server Address f Connection Timeout Checking Accepted Values Any properly formatted WINS server in the xxx xxx xxx xxx format Accepted Values Y YES N NO g Timeout Value Time in seconds before the connection times out Accepted Values 0 through 9999 h ARP Broadcast Interval Time in minutes that the broadcast is sent to update devices ARP cache i Base Raw Port Number 10 24 06 The port number that the printer should use for 1ts RAW data Accepted Values O through 99999 Default Value 9100 Wireless Print Server User Guide 13422L 003 Rev A ZPL Commands for the Wireless Print Server AWL 46 AWL Set LEAP Parameters Description Use this com
16. Favomes Toots Hep KA HBk v QAG Dserch Favores uns Zebra Zebra Technologies ZTC 74MPlus 200dpi ZBR3881022 Wireless PrusServes Status READY Printer Home Page View Printer Configuration View and Modify Printer Settings Directory Listing Alert Setup Printer Controls Print Server Settings Home HTTP WWW ZEBRA COM Support HTTP SUPPORT ZEBRA COM e remet For more information about the options listed on the printer home page see the following sections View Printer Configuration on page 60 View and Modify Printer Settings on page 61 Directory Listing on page 71 Alert Setup on page 75 Printer Controls on page 78 Print Server Settings on page 80 Wireless Print Server User Guide 13422L 003 Rev A 60 WebView Web Pages View Printer Configuration View Printer Configuration The View Printer Configuration menu option provides accurate up to the minute information on the printer s current state An administrator can conveniently find information on the Virtual Configuration Label and also check on the status of printer ports To view the printer configuration through WebView complete these steps 1 From the printer home page click View Printer Configuration WebView displays the configuration settings Figure 21 Figure 21 View Printer Configuration Had eas OI Der uote tuts Zebra Technologies ZTC 7AMPlus 200dpi Wavlers Presserver Heene View Printer Configuration 20
17. MODE cer E LEAP USERNAME LEAP PASSWORD WPA MODE or WPA AUTH TYPE gt PSK _ KEREEROS MODE or s VEDULDAL HOPE Wireless Print Server User Guide WebView Web Pages 71 Directory Listing Directory Listing The directory page provides a listing of all file system devices E R Z The size name and location of each stored object are displayed To view the Directory Listing complete these steps 1 From the printer home page click Directory Listing The Directory Listing screen displays Figure 24 Figure 24 Directory Listing Screen TA 1er3881022 Directory of Es R PE Microsoft Internet Explorer Be Ed Yew Favores Toos eb O Bak v OAD Aarh Gres Beds Y ay OM J Uks Zebra Technologies ZTC ZAMPlus 200dpi ZBR3881022 Wireless PrintServer Home Memory Status Device Type Bytes Pree Bytes Total E ONBOARD FLASH 420199 458752 R RAM 3670016 3670016 Device E R User devices Tue Any object Fitter Directory of E R Aliases Name Bytes Flags Rev Actions 0 REASICMEM ZPL Delete Copy Pret on Label Home HTTP AWWW Support HTTP SUPPO To create a new item on the Directory Listing screen complete these steps 1 From the Directory Listing screen click Create New Script The Create New Script screen displays Figure 25 10 24 06 Wireless Print Server User Guide 13422L 003 Rev A 72 WebView Web Pages Directory Li
18. Scroll through the parameters until you reach P ADDRESS level 3 parameter CHANGE P ADDRESS on the S4M Note the IP Address do not include any leading zeroes Go to Internet Explorer In the address box type the IP address for the printer do not include www or any leading zeroes Press Enter or click Go The printer s home page displays Click View and Modify Printer Settings The printer prompts you for the printer password Note The printer will prompt for the printer password only the first time that certain screens are accessed until 1 the web authentication timeout value is reached default value is 5 minutes or 2 the printer is reset At that time the printer will prompt for the password again For more information about setting the web authentication timeout value see NW on page 41 Enter the password for your printer The default password is 1234 Click Submit Changes The following statement appears Access Granted This IP Address now has admin access to the restricted printer pages Please Click here to proceed Wireless Print Server User Guide 10 24 06 10 24 06 Wireless Status and Settings 10 Click on the statement TA 76823881022 View and Modify Printer Settings MA Be Edt View Favortes Toots Hep EJ gt DD A Ash Favores Unis Zebra Technologies ZTC 7AMPlus 200dpi ZBR3881022 Wireless PrintServer Home View and M
19. Through the Wireless Setup Page see Figure 17 on page 31 you can enter a value for POOR SIGNAL If the wireless signal strength drops below this value the printer s control panel will alternate between the idle display PRI NTER DLE and the following message RADI O VARN NG POOR SI GNAL not affect whether your printer will be able to associate with your network at a low signal strength Note The poor signal setting affects when you see the POOR SI GNAL warning but it does 10 24 06 Wireless Print Server User Guide 13422L 003 Rev A 22 Wireless Status and Settings Print a Network Configuration Label Print a Network Configuration Label A network configuration label lists the settings for the print servers installed in your printer The active print server is indicated by an asterisk If a wired print server is not installed the IP information on the wired portion appears as all zeroes 000 000 000 000 If the Wireless Print Server is not installed the wireless portion of the label does not print control panel Note Refer to the user guide for your printer for specific instructions on how to use the To print a network configuration label complete these steps 1 From the control panel enter Setup mode 2 Scroll through the parameters until you reach Ll ST NETWORK level 3 parameter PRI NT CUT NETWORK on the S4M 3 Confirm printing A network configuration label prints Figure 14 13422L 003 Rev
20. Updates Reset Pret Server Restore Factory Pret Server Settngi 13422L 003 Rev A Wireless Print Server User Guide 10 24 06 Proprietary Statement This manual contains proprietary information of Zebra Technologies Corporation and its subsidiaries Zebra Technologies It is intended solely for the information and use of parties operating and maintaining the equipment described herein Such proprietary information may not be used reproduced or disclosed to any other parties for any other purpose without the expressed written permission of Zebra Technologies Product Improvements Continuous improvement of products is a policy of Zebra Technologies All specifications and designs are subject to change without notice FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with Part 15 rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B Digital Devices pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the product manuals may caus
21. WEP key field and reveal characters that may not display I set encryption keys using the WE ZPL command and now my wireless system does not function 10 24 06 The ZPL string that you sent to the printer may not have been correct The printer may be using the wrong encryption key or looking for one that is undefined Wireless Print Server User Guide Resend the WE command see WE on page 43 Make sure that all of the required commas are in place in the command A missing or extra comma in this command can disable the wireless system 13422L 003 Rev A Troubleshooting IP Issues IP Issues Issue The printer shows IP address 192 168 254 254 which does not appear to work Table 8 IP Issues and Recommended Solutions Possible Cause IP address 192 168 254 254 is a Recommended Solution Enter a valid static IP address functioning so a dynamic IP address is not being assigned The printer timed out and shows the default IP address of 192 168 254 254 default address The printer shows OR this address after it times out while Set IP Protocol to All trying to connect The printer was likely set to an incorrect static IP address The DHCP server is not Check the DHCP server On my control panel the IP settings are missing or show all zeroes 000 000 000 000 When I select GLEANING ONLY for IP PROTOCOL the IP address that I assign to the printer is not set
22. g h Important Use care to include the exact number of commas required in this command when setting encryption keys parameters e through h A missing or extra comma in this command will cause the keys to be stored in the wrong slots and can disable the wireless system The following table identifies the parameters for this format Parameters Details a Encryption Mode Accepted Values OFF 40 40 bit encryption 128 128 bit encryption Default Value OFF b Encryption Index Tells the printer which encryption key to use Accepted Values 1 Key 1 2 Key 2 3 Key 3 4 Key 4 Default Value 1 c Authentication Type Accepted Values O Open System S Shared Key Default Value O Note If you enabled Shared Key authentication with Encryption Mode set to OFF this value resets to Open d Encryption Key Accepted Values H Hex key storage S string key storage Storage Default Value S e f g h Encryption Keys Accepted Values The actual value for the encryption key 1 through 4 The encryption mode affects what can be entered for the encryption keys For 40 bit encryption keys can be set to any 5 hex pairs or any 10 alphanumeric characters For 128 bit encryption keys can be set to any 13 hex pairs or any 26 alphanumeric characters Note When using hex storage do not add a leading Ox on the 10 24 06 WEP key Example 1 This example sets encryption to 40 bit activates
23. the Wireless Print Server 37 ANN ANN Set SNMP Description Use this command to set the Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP parameters Format NNa b c d e The following table identifies the parameters for this format Parameters Details a System Name Same as printer name Accepted Values Up to 17 alphanumeric characters b System Contact Any contact information as desired such as a name or phrase Accepted Values Up to 50 alphanumeric characters c System Location The printer s model information Accepted Values Up to 50 alphanumeric characters d Get Community Name Accepted Values Up to 19 alphanumeric characters Default Value public e Set Community Name Accepted Values Up to 19 alphanumeric characters Default Value public f Trap Community Accepted Values Up to 20 alphanumeric characters Name Default Value public 10 24 06 Wireless Print Server User Guide 13422L 003 Rev A ZPL Commands for the Wireless Print Server ANP 38 NP Set Primary Secondary Device Description This command specifies whether to use the printer s or the print server s LAN WLAN settings at boot time The default is to use the printer s settings When the printer is set as the primary device you can set it up using ZPL commands or the SetWLAN utility and any wired print server inserted into the printer will get these settings The drawbacks to using the printer as primary
24. 003 Rev A Wireless Print Server User Guide 10 24 06 10 24 06 WebView Web Pages 79 Printer Controls 5 Click one of the available buttons Button Function Pause Toggles the pause option on the printer Feed Causes printer to feed one label Cancel One Format Cancels the currently printing format Cancel All Formats Cancels all formats Reset Printer Causes the printer to perform its standard reset without cycling power a Click Reset Printer The printer prompts Are you sure you want to reset the printer b Click Reset The printer resets itself Wireless Print Server User Guide 13422L 003 Rev A 80 WebView Web Pages Print Server Settings Print Server Settings This section provides you with instructions for viewing the current print server settings Important To apply changes made in this section you need to use the default user ID and password User ID admin Password 1234 To view the print server menu complete these steps From the printer home page click Print Server Settings The Print Server screen opens Figure 32 Figure 32 Print Server Screen TA http 192 168 1 176 server MIGFOGOII jo Be Edt Wew Favorkes Too5 Hep EJ Qd 2 seh aona Uks ZBR3881022 ZebraNet Wireless PS Status and Configuration Pret Server Print Jobs Job Log Cancel Job Print Server Status View Conigurabica Sheet View Port Status Support Contact FAQ
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26. 4 Wired IP Configuration Window x I you are also going to be using this printer with a Wired PrintServer you can enter custom Wired Setings below DHCP Static b Select the desired method for obtaining an IP address for the wired print server If you select Static enter the appropriate IP information c Click OK 3 Will you be using DHCP dynamic or static IP settings for the Wireless Print Server If you will be using Complete the following steps DHCP recommended a Click Next The Wireless Settings window displays Figure 5 Static 13422L 003 Rev A Complete the following steps a Select Static The IP settings fields are activated b Enter the IP Address Default Gateway and Subnet Mask that you want the printer to use c Click Next The Wireless Settings window displays Figure 5 Wireless Print Server User Guide 10 24 06 Configuration 11 Configure Using the SetWLAN Utility Figure 5 Wireless Settings Window Step 2 of 3 Wireless Settings xj Please enter your wireless settings below S Zebra ESSID E Authenbcobon Type Open Encryption Mode oy y Ena Key Storage C Hex String When using hex WEP keys do not use a leading Ox Enorypton Key 1 Advanced Options Restore Dotaults EN 4 Enter the ESSID for your network 5 If necessary select a different Authentication Type 6 If you will be using WEP encryption enter the encryption mode
27. A Figure 14 Network Configuration Label Network Configuration Zebra Technologies PRINTER MODEL XXXdpi USER DEFINED TEXT MIRED PS CHECK LOAD LAN FROM IP PROTOCOL 000 000 000 IP_ADDRESS 000 000 000 SUBNET MASK 000 000 000 DEFAULT GATEWAY 000 000 000 MINS SERVER IP TIMEOUT CHECKING TIMEOUT VALUE ARP INTERVAL BASE RAW PORT IP PROTOCOL asterisk 255 255 255 000 SUBNET MASK indicating 919 003 901 019 WINS SERVER IP the active TIMEOUT VALUE print server BASE RAH PORT CARD INSERTED CARD MFG ID CARD PRODUCT ID MAC ADDRESS DRIVER INSTALLED OPERATING MODE Mb s CURRENT TX RATE RECEIVE ANTENNA XMIT ANTENNA AUTH TYPE LEAP MODE ENCRYPTION MODE ENCRYPT INDEX POOR SIGNAL PREAMBLE ASSOCIATED FIRMWARE IN THIS PRINTER IS COPYRIGHTED Wireless Print Server User Guide 10 24 06 Wireless Status and Settings 23 View or Change Control Panel Parameters for the Wireless Print Server View or Change Control Panel Parameters for the Wireless Print Server The control panel parameters are somewhat different for the S4M printer as opposed to other Zebra printers For the S4M printer see Parameters for the S4M Printer on page 26 Parameters for Zebra Printers Other Than the S4M Table 3 shows the wireless parameters that may be viewed or modified through the printer s control panel Some of the parameters can be password protected by a wireless password By default the W
28. After the Wireless Print Server is configured use the control panel to view the wireless status a Note Refer to the user guide for your printer for specific instructions on how to use the control panel Link Status Indicator Note The S4M does not use the link status indicator The wireless link status indicator appears at the bottom left of the LCD on the control panel providing a real time display of the printer s network status Table 2 Table 2 Link Status Indicators Status Indicator Meaning cycling through characters The wireless card is associated with the WLAN lt 00 underscore 1 The wireless card is inserted but not associated with the network i 2 No wireless card is inserted blank 1 The printer is checking for a wired print server 2 The printer is running a wired print server 3 The Wireless Print Server board is not installed or not installed correctly 13422L 003 Rev A Wireless Print Server User Guide 10 24 06 Wireless Status and Settings 21 View Wireless Status through the Control Panel Wireless Signal Indicators The following control panel indicators and messages are associated with the wireless signal e SIGNAL STRENGTHand SI GNAL QUALI TY When these indicators display percentages the wireless card is communicating with the network The higher the number is the better the connection is between the printer and the network If your printer indicates a signal strength but you cannot
29. D ADJUST 10 24 06 Serial Communications Setup I ZTC 74MPius 200dpi Serial Communication HBk v Q3 2 Der aoa us Zebra Technologies ZTC ZAMPlus 200dpi Wreless PretServer Home Serial Communications Setup BAUD 9600 DATA BITS E BITS PARITY none HOST HANDSHAKE XON XOFF PROTOCOL NONE bd SERIAL COMM Hoes HTTP AWWW ZEBRA COM Support HTTPJSUPPORT ZEBRA COM Wireless Print Server User Guide 13422L 003 Rev A 64 13422L 003 Rev A WebView Web Pages View and Modify Printer Settings Table 9 Subscreens View and Modify Printer Settings Screen Continued Network Configuration Menu see Table 9 on page 63 for subscreens TA 710 zambius 200dpi Print Listings on LN Be Edt Yew Favorres Toos Heb Le Bak v Q2 Asch Favores Zebra Technologies ZTC ZAMPlus 200dpi Wireless PrntServer Home Print Listings on Label Wireless Print Server User Guide Print Listings on Label Zebra Technologies ZTC ZAMPlus 200dpi Wireless PretServer Home Print Listings on Label Home HTTP WWW ZEBRA COM Support HTTEJISUPPORTZEBRA COM 10 24 06 WebView Web Pages 65 View and Modify Printer Settings Table 9 Subscreens View and Modify Printer Settings Screen Continued Media Setup T 71C 7461s 200dpi Media Setup Microsoftis Bok v Q3 2 Ah area urs Zebra Technologies ZTC ZAMPlus 200dpi Wireless PrauServer Home Media Setup M
30. ED OPERATING MODE ESSID Mb s CURRENT TX RATE RECEIVE ANTENNA XMIT ANTENNA AUTH TYPE LEAP MODE ENCRYPTION MODE ENCRYPT INDEX POOR SIGNAL PREAMBLE ASSOCIATED FIRMWARE IN THIS PRINTER IS COPYRIGHTED Wireless Print Server User Guide 13422L 003 Rev A 48 ZPL Commands for the Wireless Print Server AWP WP Set Wireless Password Parameters Note This command does not apply to the S4M Description This command sets the four digit wireless password not the same as the general printer password If the wireless password is 0000 the Wireless Print Server runs in an unprotected mode which means that you do not need to enter the wireless password through the control panel to view or modify wireless settings If a wireless password is set the values for the following parameters will not appear through the control panel until the wireless password is entered e MAC Address ESSID Auth Type Leap Mode if applicable Encryption Mode Encryption Index Reset Network Format WPa b The following table identifies the parameters for this format Details a old wireless password Accepted Values 0000 through 9999 Default Value 0000 b new wireless password Accepted Values 0000 through 9999 13422L 003 Rev A Default Value 0000 Wireless Print Server User Guide 10 24 06 ZPL Commands for the Wireless Print Server 49 AWR AWR Set Transmit Rate Description Us
31. EDIA TYPE NON CONTINUOUS SENSOR TYPE WEB PRINT METHOD THERMAL TRANS PRINT WIDTH 2t12 MAXIMUM LENGTH 40616 7917 Home HTTPJ WWW ZEBRA COM Support HTIP SUPPORT ZEBRA COM 10 24 06 Calibration Wireless Print Server User Guide Zebra Technologies ZTC ZAMPlus 200dpi Wireless PretServer Calibration MEDIA POWER UP CALIBRA EAD CLOSE CALIBRATION Web Sensor gt Media Sensor i 100 Ribbon Sensor Oto 100 fr Media LED Brightness 016255 Ribben LED Brightness 010255 13422L 003 Rev A 66 WebView Web Pages View and Modify Printer Settings ZPL Control Zebra Technologies ZTC ZAMPlus 200dpi Wireless PrintServer Home ZPL Control CONTROL PREFIX Range 0 to FF Hi TE FORMAT PREFIX Range 0 to FF Hex DELIMITER CHAR Range 0 to FF Hex po Home HTTP WWW ZEBRA COM Support HTTPJISUPPORT ZEB 13422L 003 Rev A Table 9 Subscreens View and Modify Printer Settings Screen Continued Advanced Setup v FACT Mrs 200dpi Advanced Setup MIO Be Edt Wew Favorkes Toots Hep KA Bak v Q3 2 sex Favores Unis Zebra Technologies ZTC ZAMPlus 200dpi Wireless PretServer Home Advanced Setup BACKFEED DEFAULT LEFT POSITION R IIN vo FORMAT CONVERT NONE z FORMAT MEMORY Hee HTTPJIWWW ZEBRA COM Support HTTPJSUPPORT ZEB Wireless Print Server User Guide 10 24 06 WebView Web Pages 67 View and Modify Printer S
32. LEAP 10 24 06 Wireless Print Server User Guide 13422L 003 Rev A 26 Wireless Status and Settings View or Change Control Panel Parameters for the Wireless Print Server Parameters for the S4M Printer Parameter PRI NT OUT NETWORK Table 4 shows the wireless parameters that may be viewed or modified through the printer s control panel if you have the Wireless Print Server installed on an S4M and are operating in ZPL or EPL mode These parameters are considered part of the Level 3 password To view network parameters that are not available as selections through the control panel print a network configuration label Note Refer to the 54M User Guide for specific instructions on how to use the control panel Table 4 Control Panel Parameters for the ZebraNet Wireless Print Server S4M only Explanation This selection is used to print a network configuration label see Figure 14 on page 22 OBTAI N P ADDRESS Obtain an IP Address Selects the method by which an IP address will be assigned to the printer If you choose AUTO SELECT you may specify an IP protocol see Change the IP Protocol on page 27 Selections AUTO SELECT dynamic PERMANENT user specified Default Value AUTO SELECT To modify this parameter Press the up or down arrow to scroll through the selections CHANGE P ADDRESS View or Change the Printer s IP Address 13422L 003 Rev A This parameter can be modified only when PERMANENT is s
33. P 192 168 001 008 Hoe HTTP WWW ZEBRA COM TIMEOUT Support HTIPJISUPPORT ZEBRA COM CHECKING ves y TIMOUT VALUE Boo a 9100 ARP INTERVAL BASE RAW PORT Home HTTPJIWWW ZEBRA COM Sapport HTTPAISUPPORT ZEBRA COM 10 24 06 Wireless Print Server User Guide 13422L 003 Rev A 70 WebView Web Pages View and Modify Printer Settings Table 10 Subscreens Network Communications Setup Continued Wireless Setup Dama ios Wrries Setup Mecroseft Internet Delan xi Zebra Technologies ZTC ZAMPlus 200 dpi ZBR14126165 Wireless PreuServer Wireless Setup CARD INSERTED Fes SIGNAL STRENGTH SIGNAL QUALITY 160 NOISE LEVEL CARD MFG ID a CARD PRODUCT ID T CARD FIRMWARE 390 63 MAC ADDRESS fd cd ea 1176 ESSID Ss OPERATING MODE INFRASTRUCTURE gt TX POWER feos TX RATE F 1 Mois 92M 5 5 Mois PI Mis POOR SIGNAL 01099 5 PREAMBLE LONG ADHOC AUTO MODE ON ADHOC CHANNEL 11016 1 CHANNEL MASK Range 1 to FFFF Mex prr ROAM INTERVAL 20 ROAM SIGNAL Submit Channes 13422L 003 Rev A Wireless Encryption Setup MBs AI O E ee DDD Qe Gente m G otium Zebra Technologies ZTC ZAM Plus 200 dpi ZBR14126165 Waeleza PreaServer pos f M l Wireless Enervption Setup WEP MODE or Y WEP INDEX fra ENCRYPTION KEY STORAGE MEX WEP TYPE FEN ENCRYPTION KEY 1 ENCRYPTION KEY 2 ENCRYPTION KEY 3 ENCRYPTION KEY 4 LEAP
34. ZebraNet Wireless Print Server User Guide for firmware versions V50 14 and earlier and V60 14 and earlier 2006 ZIH Corp The copyrights in this manual and the label print engine described therein are owned by Zebra Technologies Corporation Unauthorized reproduction of this manual or the software in the label print engine may result in imprisonment of up to one year and fines of up to 10 000 17 U S C 506 Copyright violators may be subject to civil liability This product may contain ZPLe ZPL II6 and ZebraLink programs Element Energy Equalizer Circuit E3 and AGFA fonts Software ZIH Corp All rights reserved worldwide ZebraLink and all product names and numbers are trademarks and Zebra the Zebra logo ZPL ZPL II Element Energy Equalizer Circuit and E3 Circuit are registered trademarks of ZIH Corp All rights reserved worldwide CG Triumvirate is a trademark of AGFA Monotype Corporation All rights reserved worldwide CG Triumvirate font AGFA Monotype Corporation Intellifont portion AGFA Monotype Corporation All rights reserved worldwide UFST is a registered trademark of AGFA Monotype Corporation All rights reserved worldwide All other brand names product names or trademarks belong to their respective holders Part Number 13422L 003 Rev A Contents PIEISOS A a A ce vii Contacts 6 02 cc0kckk eek Rohe AA ee eS ARR eR AREER RR AA viii Web SII 5 cs veru utes ic ya a Su u
35. aa toi be S ee Oe E aoe viii The Americas usse mom a aa viii Europe Africa Middle East and India viii Asia Pacis IIIA 00 ERA E 50 mete aaaeemensearadales Su aa viii Document Conventions ix e ntroduch n rra Aia AA 1 Printer Compatibility 2 Connecting to a Wireless Network 2 Third Party COMpONeNtS oocococc teeta 3 Supported Wireless Cards 3 A ess IIIA IIIA 4 Interaction between Wired and Wireless Print Servers 5 Check for Wired Print Server 5 IP Addresses oes saueeek id sta aang dee see ee IG a Eu 6 View Printer Web Pages LL 6 25 CODI allo uuua s ug m RO d RE RC AC Cu CORR RE C AAA 7 Qd ERE 8 Configure Using the SetWLAN Utility 9 Install a Wireless or Compact Flash Wireless Card 15 Wireless Card 15 Compact Flash Wireless Card 17 10 24 06 Wireless Print Server User Guide 13422L 003 Rev A iv Contents 3 Wireless Status and Settings 19 edle ai a aa ii i n Gas seins arb ak 20 View Wireless Status through the Control Panel
36. ard on the top leading edge Insert the wireless card into the wireless option card slot on the back of the printer until the card eject button pops out Figure 10 Installing a Wireless Card 1 Wireless card 2 Notch 3 Wireless option card slot on back of printer 4 Card eject button 10 24 06 Wireless Print Server User Guide 13422L 003 Rev A 16 Configuration Install a Wireless or Compact Flash Wireless Card 4 See Figure 11 Place the RF card cover over the wireless card and secure it with a small screw Note The S4M does not use the plastic RF cover Figure 11 Installing the RF Cover 1 Clear plastic RF card cover 2 Screw 3 Wireless card 5 Turn on D the printer The printer restarts and uses the wireless card to communicate with your WLAN Allow several minutes for the printer to connect to the network For more information about wireless status refer to View Wireless Status through the Control Panel on page 20 or Troubleshooting on page 53 13422L 003 Rev A Wireless Print Server User Guide 10 24 06 Configuration 17 Install a Wireless or Compact Flash Wireless Card Compact Flash Wireless Card 10 24 06 This section applies to Compact Flash wireless cards which require an adapter before they can be used in the wireless option card slot To install a Compact Flash wireless card and adapter complete these steps 1 2 If you have not already done so turn off O
37. are that any wired print server inserted into the printer will lose its original settings if the printer is set to check for the wired print server see NB on page 36 and that using GLEANING ONLY for IP PROTOCOL will no longer work Format NPa The following table identifies the parameters for this format Details Accepted Values P PRINTER M MPS PRINTSERVER Parameters a Device to Use as Primarv 13422L 003 Rev A Wireless Print Server User Guide 10 24 06 ZPL Commands for the Wireless Print Server 39 ANS ANS Change Wired Networking Settings Description Use this command to change the wired print server network settings Format NSa b c d e f g h i The following table identifies the parameters for this format Parameters Details a IP Resolution Accepted Values A ALL B BOOTP C DHCP AND BOOTP D DHCP G GLEANING ONLY R RARP P PERMANENT Note Use of GLEANING ONLY is not recommended when the Wireless Print Server is installed b IP Address Accepted Values Any properly formatted IP address in the xxx xxx xxx xxx format c Subnet Mask Accepted Values Any properly formatted subnet mask in the xxx xxx xxx xxx format d Default Gateway Accepted Values Any properly formatted gateway in the XXX XXX XXX XXX format e WINS Server Address Accepted Values Any properly formatted WINS server in the xxx xxx xxx xxx format f Connection Timeout Accepted Valu
38. ch for Wired Print Server during Network Boot Description This command tells the printer whether to search for a wired print server at bootup Table 5 shows the results of this check Note Only one print server can be installed in the SAM at one time so this check does not E occur Table 5 Results of Check for Wired Print Server Wired Print Server Connected Check for Wired Print Server Results Yes Skip The printer skips the check for a wired print server The wired print server is not acknowledged and the Wireless Print Server is used as the primary print server Yes Check The printer checks for a wired print server If the wired print server is detected it is used as the primary print server If it is not detected the Wireless Print Server is used as the primary print server No Skip The printer uses the Wireless Print Server as the primary print server without taking the time to check for a wired print server No Check During bootup the printer tries for 70 seconds to detect a wired print server After finding that one is not connected the printer uses the Wireless Print Server as the primary print server Format NBa The following table identifies the parameters for this format Details Accepted Values C CHECK S SKIP CHECK Default Value S Parameters a Check for Wired Print Server at Boot Time 13422L 003 Rev A Wireless Print Server User Guide 10 24 06 ZPL Commands for
39. communicate with the printer from your computer move the printer to a different location to try to get a higher signal strength or signal quality This situation could also indicate that the printer is associated with but not authenticated with your access point e NO SE LEVEL This number indicates any electrical interference with the wireless signal If your printer cannot communicate with the network and the noise level is high move the printer to a location that is free of interference e NO CARD NSERTED The wireless card is not inserted at all or is not fully seated e NOT ASSOC ATED The wireless card is present but cannot log on to the network access the wireless signal indicators Plus for the Z4Mplus Z6Mplus and 105SL The up arrow for the SAM e The right oval for the XillIPlus the RXi the PAX4 and the RPAX4 Note Depending on which printer print engine you are using press the following key to To view the Signal Strength Noise Level and Signal Quality of the wireless signal complete these steps 1 When the control panel displays PRI NTER READY press Plus the up arrow the right oval to move to SI GNAL STRENGTH 2 Press Plus the up arrow the right oval again to move to NO SE LEVEL 3 Press Plus the up arrow the right oval a third time to move to SI GNAL QUALI TY 4 Press Plus the up arrow the right oval a fourth time to return to the PRI NTER READY message Poor Signal Setting
40. d only when PERMANENT is selected for IP PROTOCOL Selections 0 to 255 for each field Default Value 0 0 0 0 View or Change the Gateway This parameter can be modified only when PERMANENT is selected for IP PROTOCOL Selections 0 to 255 for each field Default Value 0 0 0 0 MAC ADDRESS 7 View MAC Address This parameter shows the MAC address of the current wireless card Default Value 000000000000 ESSI D Set ESSID Default Value 125 AUTH TYPE Set Authentication Type Accepted Values OPEN SHARED Default Value OPEN These parameters appear after the system recognizes the existence of a ZebraNet print server wired or wireless After the print server is recognized all zeroes 000 000 000 000 will display until the printer obtains an IP address or defaults to address 192 168 254 254 2 Appears only when the ZebraNet Wireless Print Server is installed 3 Ifa wireless password is set you must enter the wireless password not the printer password to access this parameter 4 This parameter appears 1 when no wireless card is inserted or 2 when the wireless card is associated to the WLAN and the card supports LEAP 13422L 003 Rev A Wireless Print Server User Guide 10 24 06 Wireless Status and Settings 25 View or Change Control Panel Parameters for the Wireless Print Server Table 3 Control Panel Parameters for the ZebraNet Wireless Print Server printers other than the S4M Cont
41. do this complete these steps a Click Change Serial Port Settings The Serial Port Settings window displays see Figure 8 Figure 8 Serial Port Settings Window x Fioase ener your serial port settings Zebra Note The settings below are the default printer settings if the printer is new or you haven t changed your serial port settings just click OK COMPot cow BeudRwe EHN y Panty None v Data Bits le sow y E b To review the settings on your printer enter Setup mode through the printer s control panel then scroll until you reach BAUD DATA BI TS and PARI TY c If any of the values are different change the settings on the Serial Port Settings window to match the settings stored in the printer d Click OK The program returns to the Review and Apply Changes Window see Figure 7 on page 12 10 24 06 Wireless Print Server User Guide 13422L 003 Rev A 14 Configuration Configure Using the SetWLAN Utility 10 To complete the configuration procedure select one of the following To Send the ZPL script through the serial port Then a Connect your printer s serial port to the computer using a null modem serial cable Turn On 1 the printer On the Review and Apply Changes Window click Finish The printer sends the ZPL script to the printer through the serial port Figure 9 Figure 9 Configuration Complete Message xi A Network Setangs have been
42. e and Example Caution Warns you of the potential for electrostatic discharge Caution Warns you of a potential electric shock situation Caution Warns you of a situation where excessive heat could cause a burn Caution Advises you that failure to take or avoid a specific action could result in physical harm to you Caution no icon Advises you that failure to take or avoid a specific action could result in physical harm to the hardware Important Advises you of information that is essential to complete a task Note Indicates neutral or positive information that emphasizes or supplements important points of the main text Example Provides an example often a scenario to better clarify a section of text Tools Tells you what tools you need to complete a given task Wireless Print Server User Guide 13422L 003 Rev A x Preface Document Conventions Illustration Callouts Callouts are used when an illustration contains information that needs to be labeled and described A table that contains the labels and descriptions follows the graphic Figure 1 provides an example Figure 1 Sample Graphic with Callouts CA 1 Wireless card 13422L 003 Rev A Wireless Print Server User Guide 10 24 06 Introduction This chapter provides an overview of the ZebraNet Wireless Print Server Contents Printer Compatibility 0 0 0 0 escrin eee eee eens 2 Connecting to a Wireless Network
43. e and organization and additional reference documents Contents Contact abia viii Web Site a iii ia DT viii Tile Americas ida a a e aS viii Europe Africa Middle East andindia viii Asia PAC is sa PE viii Document Conventions 0 0 eee ix Wireless Print Server User Guide 13422L 003 Rev A Preface Contacts viii Contacts You can contact Zebra Technologies at the following Web Site http www zebra com The Americas 13422L 003 Rev A Regional Headquarters Zebra Technologies International LLC 333 Corporate Woods Parkway Vernon Hills Illinois 60061 3109 U S A T 1 847 793 2600 Toll free 1 800 423 0422 F 1 847 913 8766 Regional Headquarters Zebra Technologies Europe Limited Zebra House The Valley Centre Gordon Road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP13 6EQ UK T 44 0 1494 472872 F 44 0 1494 450103 Asia Pacific Regional Headquarters Zebra Technologies Asia Pacific LLC 16 New Industrial Road 05 03 Hudson TechnoCentre Singapore 536204 T 65 6858 0722 F 65 6885 0838 Technical Support T 1 847 913 2259 F 1 847 913 2578 Hardware hwtsamerica zebra com Software swtsamerica zebra com Europe Africa Middle East and India Technical Support T 44 0 1494 768298 F 44 0 1494 768210 Germany Tsgermany zebra com France Tsfrance zebra com Spain Portugal Tsspain GC zebra com All other areas T
44. e harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception the user is encouraged to do one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 10 24 06 Wireless Print Server User Guide 13422L 003 Rev A 82 Proprietary Statement Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Zebra Technologies could void the user s authority to operate the equipment To ensure compliance this printer must be used with Shielded Communication Cables FCC Radiation Exposure Statement for printers with RFID encoders This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Canadian DOC Compliance Statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la
45. e this command to change the transmission parameters Format WRa b c d e The following table identifies the parameters for this format Parameters Details a rate 1 Sets the 1 Mb s transmit rate Accepted Values Y On N Off b rate 2 Sets the 2 Mb s transmit rate Accepted Values Y On N Off c rate 5 5 Sets the 5 5 Mb s transmit rate Accepted Values Y On N Off d rate 11 Sets the 11 Mb s transmit rate Accepted Values Y On N Off e transmit power Accepted Values 1 5 20 30 50 100 10 24 06 Wireless Print Server User Guide 13422L 003 Rev A 50 ZPL Commands for the Wireless Print Server WR WR Reset Wireless Card Description This command reinitializes the wireless card and the print server when the Wireless Print Server is running The command also causes any wireless card in the printer to reassociate with the wireless network Same function as the RESET NETWORK control panel parameter Format WR 13422L 003 Rev A Wireless Print Server User Guide 10 24 06 ZPL Commands for the Wireless Print Server 51 AWS AWS Set Wireless Card Values Description This command sets the wireless card values for ESSID Operating Mode and Card Preamble Format WSe 0 p The following table identifies the parameters for this format Parameters Details e ESSID value Accepted Values Any value up to 32 characters including all ASCII and Extended ASCII characters including the space character When thi
46. elected for OBTAI N P ADDRESS Selections 0 to 255 for each field Default Value 0 0 0 0 Note Leading zeroes are not shown in the address If an IP address contains more digits than can be displayed at one time use the left or right arrows to scroll through the digits To modify this parameter To increase the value press the up arrow To decrease the value press the down arrow Wireless Print Server User Guide 10 24 06 Wireless Status and Settings 27 View or Change Control Panel Parameters for the Wireless Print Server Table 4 Control Panel Parameters for the ZebraNet Wireless Print Server S4M only Continued Parameter CHANCE SUBNET Explanation View or Change the Subnet This parameter can be modified only when PERMANENT is selected for OBTAI N I P ADDRESS Selections 0 to 255 for each field Default Value 0 0 0 0 Note Leading zeroes are not shown in the address If an IP address contains more digits than can be displayed at one time use the left or right arrows to scroll through the digits To modify this parameter To increase the value press the up arrow To decrease the value press the down arrow CHANGE GATEWAY View or Change the Gateway This parameter can be modified only when PERMANENT is selected for OBTAI N I P ADDRESS Selections 0 to 255 for each field Default Value 0 0 0 0 Note Leading zeroes are not shown in the address If an IP address conta
47. en the ZebraNet Wireless Print Server is installed 3 If a wireless password is set you must enter the wireless password not the printer password to access this parameter 4 This parameter appears 1 when no wireless card is inserted or 2 when the wireless card is associated to the WLAN and the card supports LEAP 10 24 06 Wireless Print Server User Guide 13422L 003 Rev A 24 Wireless Status and Settings View or Change Control Panel Parameters for the Wireless Print Server Table 3 Control Panel Parameters for the ZebraNet Wireless Print Server Parameter printers other than the S4M Continued Function TD Dormerrra Y E ong er E O P PROTOCOL Obtain an IP Address This parameter allows either the user permanent or the server dynamic to select the IP address If a dynamic option is chosen this selection determines the method s by which the print server wired or wireless receives the IP address from the server Accepted Values ALL GLEANING ONLY RARP BOOTP DHCP DHCP AND BOOTP PERMANENT Default Value All Note Use of GLEANING ONLY is not recommended when the Wireless Print Server is installed P ADDRESS SUBNET MASK DEFAULT GATEWAY View or Change the Printer s IP Address This parameter can be modified only when PERMANENT is selected for IP PROTOCOL Selections 0 to 255 for each field Default Value 0 0 0 0 View or Change the Subnet This parameter can be modifie
48. encryption key 1 and sets encryption key 1 to the string 12345 WE40 12345 In this example the Encryption Index Authentication Type and Encryption Key Storage parameters are left blank with commas as placeholders for the fields The printer uses the default values for these parameters Wireless Print Server User Guide 13422L 003 Rev A 44 ZPL Commands for the Wireless Print Server AWE 13422L 003 Rev A Example 2 This example sets encryption to 128 bit activates encryption key 2 and sets encryption keys 1 and 2 to hex values WE128 2 H 12345678901234567890123456 98765432109876543 210987654 The value for encryption key 1 is stored and can be activated in the future by the following command AWE128 1 Example 3 This example sets encryption to 128 bit activates encryption key 4 and sets encryption key 4 to a hex value WE128 4 H 98765432109876543210987654 Values are not required for encryption keys 1 through 3 when setting encryption key 4 In this example commas are used as placeholders for the fields for encryption keys 1 through 3 Any previously stored values for these encryption keys do not change Important gt Make sure that you include the exact number of commas required to get to the slot for encryption key 4 parameter h Wireless Print Server User Guide 10 24 06 WI ZPL Commands for the Wireless Print Server WI 45 Change Wireless Network Settings
49. er as the primary print server without taking the time to check for a wired print server No Check During bootup the printer tries for 70 seconds to detect a wired print server After finding that one is not connected the printer uses the Wireless Print Server as the primary print server 10 24 06 Wireless Print Server User Guide 13422L 003 Rev A 5 6 Introduction Interaction between Wired and Wireless Print Servers IP Addresses The wired and wireless print servers will have two different IP addresses The printer s control panel will display the address of the active device For more information see View or Change Control Panel Parameters for the Wireless Print Server on page 23 View Printer Web Pages When both a wired and wireless print server are installed on a printer you can view the printer s web pages through the active device s IP address For more information see Home Page on page 58 13422L 003 Rev A Wireless Print Server User Guide 10 24 06 Configuration Use the instructions in this chapter to configure the ZebraNet Wireless Print Server for operation Contents OVOIVIOW 3 2 25 ate Nat Ged Reet ete o aa 8 Configure Using the SetWLAN Utility 9 Install a Wireless or Compact Flash Wireless Card 15 10 24 06 Wireless Print Server User Guide 13422L 003 Rev A 8 Configuration Overview Overview 13422L 003 Rev A
50. er home page click View and Modify Printer Settings The printer prompts you for a password 2 Enter the password for your printer The default password is 1234 3 Click Submit Changes The following statement appears Access Granted This IP Address now has admin access to the restricted printer pages Please Click here to proceed 4 Click on the statement The View and Modify Printer Settings page displays Figure 22 Table 9 on page 63 shows the screens that appear when you click on the menu items on this page 10 24 06 Wireless Print Server User Guide 13422L 003 Rev A 62 WebView Web Pages View and Modify Printer Settings 13422L 003 Rev A Figure 22 View and Modify Printer Settings Page Zebra Technologies ZTC ZAMPlus 200dpi ZBR3881022 Wireless PrntServer Home View and Modifv Printer Settings General Setup rial C ications S etwork Conf i Print Listings on Label Media Set Calibration ZPL Control Advanced Setup Save Current Configuration Hoe HTTPJIWWW ZEBRA COM Support HTTP J SUPPORT ZEBRA COM Wireless Print Server User Guide 10 24 06 WebView Web Pages 63 View and Modify Printer Settings Table 9 Subscreens View and Modify Printer Settings Screen General Setup DTC 74MPtus 200dpi General Setup METOS Zebra Technologies ZTC ZAMPlus 200dpi Wireless PratSarver Home General Setup PRINT MODE TEAR OFF PRINT SPEED 21PS vy LABEL TOP 120 12 LC
51. er or the access point to another location or remove any obstructions between the two A direct line of site between the printer and access point provides the best results Refer to the third party documentation for your access point for additional recommendations and limitations The printer is associated with but not authenticated with your access point The card may not be inserted correctly Your printer may not be equipped for the ZebraNet Wireless Print Server 1 Check your encryption settings 2 Verify that your MAC address is approved for the access point Make sure that the wireless card is correctly seated in the PCMCIA slot Contact your authorized Zebra representative for information about purchasing the ZebraNet Wireless Print Server The card may not be supported for use with the ZebraNet Wireless Print Server Make sure that you are using a compatible wireless card see Supported Wireless Cards on page 3 After a firmware upgrade the printer will not connect to the network 13422L 003 Rev A Network settings need to be updated Note This does not apply to the S4M Wireless Print Server User Guide 1 Through the printer s control panel press SETUP EXIT to enter Setup mode 2 Press SETUP EXIT again to access the printer s save and default options 3 Scroll to DEFAULT NET 4 Press SETUP EXIT The network settings are returned to factory defaults
52. es Y YES N NO Checking g Timeout Value Time in seconds before the connection times out Accepted Values 0 through 9999 h ARP Broadcast Time in minutes that the broadcast is sent to update the device s ARP cache Interval i Base Raw Port Number The port number that the printer should use for its RAW data Accepted Values 0 through 99999 Default Value 9100 Example AYA NSa 192 168 0 1 255 255 255 0 192 168 0 2 10 24 06 Wireless Print Server User Guide 13422L 003 Rev A ZPL Commands for the Wireless Print Server ANT 40 ANT Set SMTP Description Use this command to set the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol SMTP parameters This allows you to set the e mail settings for alerts Format NTa b The following table identifies the parameters for this format Parameters Details a SMTP Server Address Accepted Values Any properly formatted server address in the XXX XXX XXX XXX format b Print Server Domain Accepted Values Any properly formatted print server domain name A domain name is one or more labels separated by a period dot and a label consists of letters numbers and hyphens An example of a domain name is zebra com 13422L 003 Rev A Wireless Print Server User Guide 10 24 06 NW ZPL Commands for the Wireless Print Server 41 ANW Set Web Authentication Timeout Value Description Use this command to set the timeout value for the printer home page The printe
53. ettings Network Configuration Screens This section shows the shows the screens that appear when you click on the menu items on the Network Configuration menu Figure 23 To access the Network Communications menu complete these steps 1 10 24 06 From the printer home page click View and Modify Printer Settings The printer prompts you for a password Enter the password for your printer The default password is 1234 Click Submit Changes The following statement appears Access Granted This IP Address now has admin access to the restricted printer pages Please Click here to proceed Click on the statement The View and Modify Printer Settings page displays see Figure 22 on page 62 Click Network Configuration The Network Configuration Menu displays Figure 23 Table 10 shows the screens that appear when you click on the menu items on this page Figure 23 Network Configuration Menu Sh 1c zampius 200dpi Network olx Ele Edt View Favores Toots Heb Ka HBk ODD seh aste G Urbs 5 Zebra Technologies ZTC ZAMPlus 200dpi Weeless PretServer Home Network Configuration Primary Secondary Settings SNMP SMTP TCPAP Settings Wireless Setup Wireless Encryption Setup Wireless Print Server User Guide 13422L 003 Rev A 68 WebView Web Pages View and Modify Printer Settings Table 10 Subscreens Network Communications Setup Primary Secondary Settings Zebra Tec
54. etwork settings have been restored to factory defaults e The file can be sent to multiple printers that will use the same network settings Through ZPL script that you write yourself see ZPL Commands for the Wireless Print Server on page 35 Wireless Print Server User Guide 10 24 06 Configuration 9 Configure Using the SetWLAN Utility Configure Using the SetWLAN Utility The SetWLAN utility resides on the User CD for your printer and is available through http www zebra com This software allows you to configure your printer easily for wireless operation by writing the appropriate ZPL script for you Use this utility when you are first installing the Wireless Print Server or when you set the network options back to factory defaults yj Note The SetWLAN utility requires Microsoft Windows 98 or higher To configure the Wireless Print Server using the SetWLAN utility complete these steps 1 From the User CD or Connectivity CD run the program Set WLAN exe The IP Configuration window displays Figure 3 10 24 06 Wireless Print Server User Guide 13422L 003 Rev A 10 Configuration Configure Using the SetWLAN Utility 2 Do you wish to enter settings for an optional wired print server A wired print server is not required for configuring or running the Wireless Print Server Then Continue with step 3 a Click Wired IP Config The Wired IP Configuration window displays Figure 4 Figure
55. he IP wired print server does server are installed on a printer at address of the wireless print server not bring up the the same time and the wireless printer home page 13422L 003 Rev A printer is the primary active print server the printer web pages can be accessed only through the wireless print server s IP address Wireless Print Server User Guide 10 24 06 WebView Web Pages This appendix provides details about the ZebraLink WebView web pages for a printer that is running the Wireless Print Server WebView is a browser based application that provides real time configuration control and monitoring capabilities for your printer The web pages displayed by the printers are not static They contain real time information about the printer s present state of operation including printer status error conditions and all printing parameters Contents Home Page vacia a Mang tetera a ekg ats 58 View Printer Configuration 60 View and Modify Printer Settings 61 Network Configuration Screens 67 Directory Listing 71 Alert Setupi aria ta ie 75 Establishing E Mail Alert Messaging 76 Printer Gontrols ote rr iaa 78 Print Server Settings 00 80 10 24 06 Wireless Print Server Use
56. hnologies ZTC ZAMPlus 200dpi Wreless PretServer What denice should be used to load the LAN WLAN Settings Printer C PrintServer Do you want to check for a wired printserver at boot time Slapping thes detection if runeang wireless only wil greatly decrease tene to associate on a wireless network Check for Weed PS Slap the check for a Wired PS Home HTTP WWW ZEBRA COM Support HTTP SUPPORT ZEBRA COM 13422L 003 Rev A zi SNMP v ZTC Z4MPius 200dpi SNMP Microsoft Intera Bak v OJ 2 ser Favores unis Zebra Technologies ZTC ZAMPlus 200dpi Weekess PrauServer Home SNMP em Contact System Location Get C Name mn Set c Hee HTTP WWW ZEBRA COM Support HTTP SUPPORT ZEBRA COM Wireless Print Server User Guide 10 24 06 WebView Web Pages 69 View and Modify Printer Settings Table 10 Subscreens Network Communications Setup Continued SMTP TCP IP TA 71C 74MPius 200dpi SMTP Microsoft IMUSE Ge Edt Yew Favores Too Hep e HBk v OD Os 022 TCP 1P Settings Microsoft Internet Explorer Zebra Technologies ZTC ZAMPlus 200dpi Weeless PretServer Zebra Technologies ZTC 74MPlus 200dpi ZBR3881022 Wireless PrintServer Home TCP IP Settings Setting Wired Wireless IP ADDRESS 000 000 000 000 192 163 001 176 z IP PROTOCOL ALL HALL SUBNET MASK 255 255 255 000 DEFAULT GATEWAY 192 168 001 001 m o WINS SERVER I
57. ins more digits than can be displayed at one time use the left or right arrows to scroll through the digits To modify this parameter To increase the value press the up arrow To decrease the value press the down arrow CHANGE P PROTOCOL 10 24 06 Change the IP Protocol Determines the method s by which the print server wired or wireless receives the IP address from the server This parameter can be modified only when AUTO SELECT is selected for OBTAI N IP ADDRESS Selections ALL GLEANING ONLY RARP BOOTP DHCP DHCP AND BOOT Default Value ALL To modify this parameter Press the up or down arrow to scroll through the selections Wireless Print Server User Guide 13422L 003 Rev A 28 Wireless Status and Settings Printer Web Pages Printer Web Pages You can use the printer s ZebraLink WebView web pages to view and modify many of the same parameters that appear on the printer s control panel Through the printer s home page you can also enter additional WEP encryption keys and change parameters that are not accessible in other ways For additional WebView options and functionality see WebView Web Pages on page 57 y Note Refer to the user guide for your printer for specific instructions on how to use the control panel To view or modify settings through the printer s web pages complete these steps 1 2 13422L 003 Rev A From the control panel enter Setup mode
58. inued Parameter Function LEAD WES TU LEAP MODE Enable LEAP Mode An encryption method that is available with some wireless cards Set the LEAP user name and password through the printer web pages see WebView Web Pages on page 57 or by ZPL see WL on page 46 By default LEAP user will be set to user and LEAP password will be set to password Accepted Values ON OFF Default Value OFF ENCRYPT ON MODE Set Encryption Mode Accepted Values OFF 40 BIT 128 BIT Default Value OFF ENCRYPT NDEX Select an Encryption Index Accepted Values 1 2 3 4 Default Value 1 RESET NETWORK Reset the Wired or Wireless Network Reinitializes the wired or wireless network Also causes any wireless card in the printer to reassociate to the wireless network Same function as ZPL command WR on page 50 1 These parameters appear after the system recognizes the existence of a ZebraNet print server wired or wireless After the print server is recognized all zeroes 000 000 000 000 will display until the printer obtains an IP address or defaults to address 192 168 254 254 2 Appears only when the ZebraNet Wireless Print Server is installed 3 Ifa wireless password is set you must enter the wireless password not the printer password to access this parameter 4 This parameter appears 1 when no wireless card is inserted or 2 when the wireless card is associated to the WLAN and the card supports
59. ireless Print Server runs in an unprotected mode password set to 0000 which means that you do not need to enter a wireless password through the control panel to view or modify wireless settings To set a wireless password not the same as the general printer password use the WP ZPL command 2 Note Refer to the user guide for your printer for specific instructions on how to use the r control panel controls Table 3 Control Panel Parameters for the ZebraNet Wireless Print Server Parameter LIST NETWORK printers other than the S4M Function This selection is used to print a network configuration label see Figure 14 on page 22 LOAD LAN FROM This parameter which serves the same function as the NP ZPL command specifies whether to use the printer s or the print server s IP settings at bootup Accepted Values PRINTER PRINTSERVER Default Value PRINTER W RED PS CHECK Check for a Wired Print Server at Bootup This parameter which serves the same function as the NB ZPL command tells the printer whether to search for a wired print server at bootup Accepted Values YES NO Default Value NO 1 These parameters appear after the system recognizes the existence of a ZebraNet print server wired or wireless After the print server is recognized all zeroes 000 000 000 000 will display until the printer obtains an IP address or defaults to address 192 168 254 254 2 Appears only wh
60. less Status and Settings Return Network Parameters to Defaults Return Network Parameters to Defaults You may need to return the network parameters to the factory defaults under the following circumstances If you download a different version of firmware to your printer If you need to reset the encryption keys for instances where a key was entered incorrectly or was forgotten After you return the parameters to the defaults you will need to reconfigure your printer to use the Wireless Print Server see Configuration on page 7 If you saved the ZPL script generated by the SetWLAN utility simply send this file to the printer then power cycle the printer If you were using a wireless password you need to set it again see WP on page 48 You can set the network parameters back to the factory defaults in two ways All printers The Restore Default Network Configuration button on the printer s View and Modify Printer Settings Page see Figure 15 on page 29 For printers other than the SAM The DEFAULT NET option which appears as an option when you exit Setup mode Refer to the user guide for your printer for specific instructions on how to use the control panel 3 Note The LOAD DEFAULTS option and the Restore Default Configuration button on the printer s View and Modify Printer Settings Page reset all printer parameters other than network settings back to factory defaults The network settings will not change when these
61. mand to enable Cisco Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol LEAP mode and set parameters LEAP is a user authentication method that is available with some wireless cards Note LEAP is only available with some wireless cards Format WLa b c The following table identifies the parameters for this format Parameters Details a Mode Accepted Values OFF ON Default Value OFF b User Name Accepted Values Any 4 to 40 alphanumeric characters user c Password Accepted Values Any 4 to 40 alphanumeric characters password 13422L 003 Rev A Wireless Print Server User Guide 10 24 06 WL ZPL Commands for the Wireless Print Server 47 WL Print Network Configuration Label 10 24 06 Description Use the WL command to generate a network configuration label Figure 19 Format wL Figure 19 Network Configuration Label Network Configuration Zebra Technologies PRINTER MODEL XXXdpi USER DEFINED TEXT WIRED PS CHECK LOAD LAN FROM IP PROTOCOL 000 000 000 IP ADDRESS 000 000 000 SUBNET MASK 000 000 000 DEFAULT GATEWAY 000 000 000 WINS SERVER IP TIMEOUT CHECKING TIMEOUT VALUE ARP INTERVAL BASE RAW PORT IP PROTOCOL 010 003 015 IP ADDRESS 255 255 255 SUBNET MASK 010 003 015 2 DEFAULT GATEWAY 010 003 001 WINS SERVER IP TIMEQUT CHECKING TIMEQUT VALUE ARP INTERVAL BASE RAW PORT CARD INSERTED CARD MFG ID CARD PRODUCT ID MAC ADDRESS DRIVER INSTALL
62. mpact Flash card insertion 17 configuration options 8 SetWLAN utility 9 using ZPL commands 35 connecting to a wireless network 2 contact information viii control panel view wireless status 20 Wireless Print Server parameters 23 D default gateway other printers 24 SAM 27 10 24 06 Wireless Print Server User Guide Index E e mail alert messaging 76 encryption changing or entering settings 32 control panel parameters 23 LEAP mode 25 set LEAP parameters 46 set values via ZPL 43 troubleshooting 55 Wireless Encryption Setup page 33 Wireless Encryption Setup screen 70 ESSID setting via ZPL 51 view or modify through control panel 24 F FCC compliance 81 FCC radiation exposure limits 82 firmware connection problems after upgrade 54 versions required for wireless operation 8 G gleaning 56 H home page 58 inserting wireless card Compact Flash and adaptor 17 standard 15 13422L 003 Rev A 84 Index interaction between wired and wireless 5 IP address 192 168 254 254 showing 56 all zeroes 000 000 000 000 56 for wired and wireless print servers 6 selecting method for obtaining other printers 24 S4M 26 troubleshooting issues 56 view or modify through control panel other printers 24 S4M 26 L LEAP mode control panel option 25 setting using ZPL 46 liability 82 link status indicator 20 LI ST NETWORK option 22 LOAD DEFAULTS option 34 M MAC address
63. norme NMB 003 du Canada Liability Disclaimer Zebra Technologies takes steps to ensure that its published Engineering specifications and manuals are correct however errors do occur Zebra Technologies reserves the right to correct any such errors and disclaims liability resulting therefrom Limitation of Liability In no event shall Zebra Technologies or anyone else involved in the creation production or delivery of the accompanying product including hardware and software be liable for any damages whatsoever including without limitation consequential damages including loss of business profits business interruption or loss of business information arising out of the use of the results of use of or inability to use such product even if Zebra Technologies has been advised of the possibility of such damages Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you 13422L 003 Rev A Wireless Print Server User Guide 10 24 06 A access point as part of a WLAN 2 selection 4 troubleshooting problems 55 accessing printer home page 58 adaptor for Compact Flash card 17 alert setup 75 antenna parameter setting via ZPL 42 authentication timeout for printer home page 41 authentication type setting via ZPL command 43 view or modify through control panel 24 C Canadian DOC compliance 82 change wired network settings 39 Co
64. odifv Printer Settings General Setup Serial Communications Setup Network Configuration Print Listings on Label Media Setup Calibration control Advanced Setup Home HTTP WWW ZEBRA COM Support HTIP SUPPORT ZEBRA COM FTI gn Wireless Print Server User Guide Printer Web Pages The View and Modifv Printer Settings page for vour printer displavs Figure 15 Figure 15 View and Modify Printer Settings Page 13422L 003 Rev A 29 30 Wireless Status and Settings Printer Web Pages 11 Click Network Configuration The Network Configuration page for your printer displays Figure 16 Figure 16 Network Configuration Page vA DEC De Edt Yew Favornes Toots Hep Ka Bak v Q2 Osee usce Urbs Zebra Technologies ZTC ZAMPIus 200dpi Weeless PretServer Home Network Configuration Primary Secondary Settings SNMP SMTP TCPAP Settings Wireless Encryption Setup Home HTTP WWW ZEBRA COM Support HTTP SUPPORT ZEBRA COM TTT dr 13422L 003 Rev A Wireless Print Server User Guide 10 24 06 10 24 06 Wireless Status and Settings Printer Web Pages 12 Click Wireless Setup The Wireless Setup Page for your printer displays Figure 17 Figure 17 Wireless Setup Page rev iiiznibs weetess Setep Microseft Isternet Explorer x P Kd View Fortes Took P EI 99 32 Q recte gt uns Zebra Technologies ZTC ZAMPlus 200 dpi ZBR14126165 Wireless ProtServer Home Wireless Setup
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66. presents options for viewing or modifying the wireless status signal strength or settings Contents OVENVIEW scere T eU ad 20 View Wireless Status through the Control Panel 20 Link Status Indicator 20 Wireless Signal Indicators 21 Poor Signal Setting 21 Print a Network Configuration Label 22 View or Change Control Panel Parameters for the Wireless Print Server 23 Printer Web Pages LL 28 Return Network Parameters to Defaults 34 Wireless Print Server User Guide 13422L 003 Rev A 20 Wireless Status and Settings Overview Overview After you configure the Wireless Print Server you may view the wireless status and signal strength see View Wireless Status through the Control Panel on page 20 You also may access or modify wireless settings through the following e A network configuration label see Print a Network Configuration Label on page 22 The control panel parameters see View or Change Control Panel Parameters for the Wireless Print Server on page 23 The WebView web pages for your printer see Printer Web Pages on page 28 ZPL commands see ZPL Commands for the Wireless Print Server on page 35 View Wireless Status through the Control Panel
67. r Guide 13422L 003 Rev A 58 WebView Web Pages Home Page Home Page To access the printer s home page you need the printer s IP address When the printer is connected to your WLAN you can find the IP address using the printer s control panel y Note Refer to the user guide for your printer for specific instructions on how to use the control panel The printer s home page is the first web page that opens This page includes a menu of hyperlinks that allow you to make modifications to the printer print server and network settings Other changeable settings through the home page include Network Status Error and Warning reports Directories of objects stored in Flash memory and RAM devices Objects stored fonts images programs and ZPL II formats To access your printer s home page complete these steps 1 From the control panel enter Setup mode 2 Scroll through the parameters until you reach P ADDRESS level 3 parameter CHANGE P ADDRESS on the SAM 3 Note the IP Address do not include any leading zeroes 4 Go to Internet Explorer 5 In the address box type the IP address for the printer do not include www or any leading zeroes then press Enter The printer s home page displays Figure 20 13422L 003 Rev A Wireless Print Server User Guide 10 24 06 10 24 06 WebView Web Pages 59 Home Page Figure 20 Printer Home Page J 78R388 1022 READY Microsoft Internet Ek Edt Yew
68. r will prompt for the printer password only the first time that certain screens are accessed until 1 the web authentication timeout value is reached default value is 5 minutes or 2 the printer is reset At that time the printer will prompt for the password again Format Na The following table identifies the parameters for this format Parameters Details a Timeout Value The timeout value in minutes for an IP address to be authenticated to the printer web pages 10 24 06 Accepted Values O no secure pages can be accessed without entering the printer password to 255 minutes Default Value 5 Wireless Print Server User Guide 13422L 003 Rev A ZPL Commands for the Wireless Print Server WA 42 WA Set Antenna Parameters Description This command sets the values for the receive and transmit antenna Format WAa b The following table identifies the parameters for this format Parameters Details a receive antenna Accepted Values D Diversity L Left R Right Default Value D b transmit antenna Accepted Values D Diversity L Left R Right Default Value D 13422L 003 Rev A Wireless Print Server User Guide 10 24 06 WE ZPL Commands for the Wireless Print Server 43 SWE Set WEP Mode Description Use this command to enable the Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP mode and set WEP values WEP is a security protocol for wireless local area networks WLANS Format wEa b c d e f
69. s 1 From the printer home page click Alert Setup The Alert Messaging System screen displays Figure 28 Figure 28 Alert Messaging System Screen TA 1er3881072 Alert Messaging System Microsoft Internet Explorer ja jo xj Be Edt Yew Favores Toots Hep BBsk OAD serch Graves Pda Y De D T dus Zebra Technologies ZTC ZAMPlus 200dpi ZBR3881022 Wireless PrintServer Home Alert Messaging Svstem Condition Destination SET CLR Address Port Actions M HEAD ELEMENT BADIF SNMP Y Y msimuiipourceenzarm com 0 Delete A PAPER OUT F SNMP Y Y binnfipoucenpan col 0 Delete Add Alert Message Support HTTP SUPPORT ZEBRA COM ej ca all 10 24 06 Wireless Print Server User Guide 13422L 003 Rev A 76 WebView Web Pages Alert Setup Establishing E Mail Alert Messaging ZebraNet Alert allows printer errors to be sent directly to any valid email address You can set up multiple e mail addresses for routing different error messages or split notifications between e mail and other network management tools To begin receiving e mail notification of errors complete these steps 1 From the Alert Messaging System screen click Add Alert Message The Add Alert Message screen displays Figure 29 Figure 29 Add Alert Message Screen 4 7823881022 Add Alert Message gt MITOSOIE Efe Edt Yew Favores Toots Hep HBok v 93D ser Favores Urks al zlolxi Zebra Technologies ZTC ZAMPlus 200dpi ZBR3881022
70. s parameter is left blank the ESSID is not changed Default Value 125 O Operating mode Accepted Values I Infrastructure A Adhoc Default Value 1 p wireless card preamble Accepted Values L Long S Short Default Value L 10 24 06 Wireless Print Server User Guide 13422L 003 Rev A ZPL Commands for the Wireless Print Server WS 52 13422L 003 Rev A Wireless Print Server User Guide 10 24 06 Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems related specifically to the Wireless Print Server For print quality or other printer specific problems refer to the troubleshooting section in the user guide for your printer For problems with the wireless card or access point not addressed here refer to the appropriate third party documentation Contents General ISSUES EA id ac 54 Encryption SSUBS coria as a do 55 PS A sia 56 10 24 06 Wireless Print Server User Guide 13422L 003 Rev A 54 Troubleshooting General Issues General Issues Table 6 General Issues and Recommended Solutions Issue The printer acknowledges the wireless card and indicates a signal strength but the printer does not appear to connect to the network The printer does not acknowledge the wireless card Possible Cause The combination of signal strength and signal quality at the printer may not be good enough to establish a connection to the network Recommended Solution Move the print
71. s Card on page 15 e 802 11b Spectrum24 High Rate Direct Sequence PN LA 4111 1000 US e 802 11b Spectrum24 High Rate Direct Sequence PN LA 4111 1010 US 802 11b Spectrum24 High Rate Direct Sequence PN LA 4121 1000 US 802 11b Spectrum24 High Rate Direct Sequence PN LA 4121 1020 US 802 11b Spectrum24 High Rate Direct Sequence PN LA 4121 1120 US a Note Check the operating conditions such as temperature and humidity for the wireless 4 card that you choose If the card has more restrictions than the printer this may limit the conditions under which you can operate the printer with a wireless connection 10 24 06 Wireless Print Server User Guide 13422L 003 Rev A 4 Introduction Third Party Components Access Point A third party access point forms a bridge between the WLAN and wired LAN Select an access point that is compatible with the supported wireless cards that you will use with the ZebraNet Wireless Print Server Multiple access points can be used to extend the coverage of the wireless LAN The reassociation capabilities of the IEEE 802 11b standard enable clients to move throughout the WLAN area and roam between access points Reassociation can occur as long as the ZebraNet Wireless Print Server is on the same network configurations and ESSID network name as the access point to which it is trying to connect 13422L 003 Rev A Wireless Print Server User Guide 10 24 06 Introduction Interaction between Wired and Wirele
72. s LAN WLAN through a wireless card Figure 2 shows the network architecture of a typical WLAN setup Figure 2 WLAN Setup with ZebraNet Wireless Print Servers 1 Computer stand alone or laptop N Access point 3 Printer configured for Wireless Print Server operation and equipped with compatible wireless card 13422L 003 Rev A Wireless Print Server User Guide 10 24 06 Introduction 3 Third Party Components Third Party Components As shown in Figure 2 two critical WLAN components for ZebraNet Wireless Print Server operation are a wireless card and an access point These components are not provided with the Wireless Print Server Supported Wireless Cards A third party PCMCIA wireless card is required for the printer to communicate with the WLAN After the ZebraNet Wireless Print Server PCMCIA board is installed the wireless card inserts into a slot in the back of the printer The following wireless cards are supported at the time of this release Cisco Systems e 802 11b Aironet AIR PCMC340 e 802 11b Aironet AIR PCMC341 e 802 11b Aironet AIR PCMC342 e 802 11b Aironet PCMC350 e 802 11b Aironet PCMC351 e 802 11b Aironet PCMC352 Symbol Technologies Spectrum24 Compact Flash wireless radio card LA 4137 1020 WW the card uses an adapter and must have firmware version F3 91 69 or higher For instructions on how to install this card and the adapter see Install a Wireless or Compact Flash Wireles
73. sent to the printer Power cyce the printer for changes to take effect Lx d Click OK Save the ZPL code to a file a Onthe Review and Apply Changes Window click Save ZPL Script to a file The computer prompts you for a name and destination for the file Enter the file name and destination Click Save Turn On l the printer pao y Send the ZPL file to the printer through the connection of your choice 11 After the ZPL script has been sent to and received by the printer turn Off O the printer 13422L 003 Rev A Wireless Print Server User Guide 10 24 06 Configuration 15 Install a Wireless or Compact Flash Wireless Card Install a Wireless or Compact Flash Wireless Card Printers that have the wireless option board installed can use any of the wireless or Compact Flash wireless cards listed in Supported Wireless Cards on page 3 This section provides instructions for installing either type of card All printers use a clear plastic RF cover over the wireless or Compact Flash wireless card Wireless Card This section applies to PCMCIA or CardBus wireless cards Note The Z4Mplus and Z6Mplus printers do not support CardBus wireless cards To install a wireless card complete these steps 1 Turn off O the printer 2 Remove and discard the metal cover that was shipped in place over the wireless option card slot on the back of the printer 3 See Figure 10 Position the notch on the wireless c
74. seurope Ozebra com Technical Support T 65 6858 0722 F 65 6885 0838 E tsasiapacific zebra com Wireless Print Server User Guide Customer Service Dept For printers parts media and ribbon please call your distributor or contact us T 1 866 230 9494 E VHCustServ zebra com Internal Sales Dept For printers parts media and ribbon please call your distributor or contact us T 44 0 1494 768316 F 44 0 1494 768244 E mseurope zebra com Customer Service For printers parts media and ribbon please call your distributor or contact us T 65 6858 0722 F 65 6885 0837 10 24 06 Preface ix Document Conventions Document Conventions gt gt gt gt o amp IX 10 24 06 The following conventions mav be used throughout this document to convev certain information Alternate Color online only Cross references contain hot links to other sections in this guide If vou are viewing this guide online in pdf format vou can click the cross reference blue text to jump directly to its location Command Line Examples All command line examples appear in Courier New font For example you would type the following to get to the Post Install scripts in the bin directorv Ztools Files and Directories All file names and directories appear in Courier New font For example the Zebra lt version number gt tar file and the root directory Cautions Important Not
75. ss Print Servers Interaction between Wired and Wireless Print Servers Your printer can have both a wired and a wireless print server installed One functions as the active print server and the other is present as a backup in the event that the other loses functionality Check for Wired Print Server Note Only one print server can be installed in the SAM at one time so this check does not occur By default the printer skips the check for a wired print server during bootup making the Wireless Print Server the primary connection To change this and allow the wired print server to be the primary device when it is connected use the ZPL command NB to tell the printer to check for a wired print server at boot time For more information on this command see VB on page 36 Table 1 shows which print server will be the primary connection under different conditions Table 1 Results of Check for Wired Print Server Wired Print Server Connected Check for Wired Print Server Results Yes Skip The printer skips the check for a wired print server The wired print server is not acknowledged and the Wireless Print Server is used as the primary print server Yes Check The printer checks for a wired print server If the wired print server is detected it is used as the primary print server If it is not detected the Wireless Print Server is used as the primary print server No Skip The printer uses the Wireless Print Serv
76. sting Figure 25 Create New Script Screen 3 7823881022 Create New Script Be Edt Vew Favortes Toot Hep tak v Q3 2 Ash favores Urs Zebra Technologies ZTC ZAMPIus 200dpi ZBR3881022 Wireless PrintServer Home Create New Script Device R RAM Name UNKNOWN Ed Reset Directory Listag Home HTTPJIWWW ZEBRA COM Support HTTP SUPPORT ZEBRA COM 2 Select a device type from the drop down menu 3 Type a name for the file in the Name field 4 Click Edit The Edit ZPL Script screen displays Figure 26 13422L 003 Rev A Wireless Print Server User Guide 10 24 06 WebView Web Pages 73 Directory Listing Figure 26 Edit ZPL Script Screen Microsoft Internet Explorer l Kat E Zebra Technologies ZTC ZAMPlus 200dpi ZBR3881022 Wireless PrntServer Home 323212 h F Edit ZPL Script E AUTOEXEC ZPL Preview Label_ _PrintLabel_ Reset Save _SaveAs pasowe zl WARNING Selecting Save cause the file space for the existing file in fiath to be lost Vou must malos the device to reclaim the los space 5 Enter the ZPL code in the text field Wireless Print Server User Guide 13422L 003 Rev A 10 24 06 74 WebView Web Pages Directory Listing 6 Click one of the available buttons Button Preview Label Function Operation Displays a graphic representation of the label that results from the ZPL code Print Label Sends the ZPL code to the prin
77. ter Reset Clears the text field Save a Enter the printer password in the password field b Click Save If the correct password was entered saves the label to the ZPL file name entered on the Create New Script screen see Figure 25 on page 72 Save As 13422L 003 Rev A a Enter the printer password in the password field b Click Save As The Create New Script screen displays Figure 26 Figure 27 Save ZPL Script Screen J 7823881022 Save ZPL Script Mikro oj xj Be Edt yew Favorites Too Hep i Bak v Qo 2 ser Gifavontes uks Zebra Technologies ZTC ZAMPlus 200dpi ZBR3881022 Wireless PrintServer Home Save ZPL Script Device JE ONBOARD FLASH Name OEXEC Save Reset Director 8 alle c Enter a file name in the Name field d Click Save If the correct password was entered on the Edit ZPL Script screen the file is saved Wireless Print Server User Guide 10 24 06 WebView Web Pages 75 Alert Setup Alert Setup For the printer to interact with ZebraNet Alert SNMP settings must be established in these areas e the printer via the Web View interface the Alert Printer Management Utility for logging SNMP traps The ZebraLink messaging system provides for more than SNMP notification Alerts can be routed to various destinations e TCP UDP e e mail e serial port parallel port destinations To view Alert Setup complete these step
78. the printer Remove and discard the metal cover that was shipped in place over the wireless option slot on the back of the printer See Figure 12 Position the adapter with the back facing as shown Insert the adapter into the wireless option card slot on the back of the printer until the card eject button pops out See Figure 12 Insert the Compact Flash wireless card into the adapter Figure 12 Installing a Compact Flash Wireless Card 1 Back of Compact Flash wireless card N Back of adapter 3 Wireless option card slot on back of printer 4 Card eject button Wireless Print Server User Guide 13422L 003 Rev A 18 Configuration Install a Wireless or Compact Flash Wireless Card 5 See Figure 13 Place the RF card cover over the wireless card and secure it with a small screw Note The S4M does not use the plastic RF cover Figure 13 Installing the RF Cover 1 Clear plastic RF card cover 2 Screw 3 Compact Flash wireless card and adapter 6 Turn on D the printer The printer restarts and uses the wireless card to communicate with your WLAN Allow several minutes for the printer to connect to the network For more information about wireless status refer to View Wireless Status through the Control Panel on page 20 or Troubleshooting on page 53 13422L 003 Rev A Wireless Print Server User Guide 10 24 06 10 24 06 Wireless Status and Settings This chapter
79. tion settings for your network If using hex storage do not precede the encryption keys with Ox d Click Submit Changes The printer displays the following Wireless Encryption Setup Changes were successfully saved temporarily NOTE Save permanent and reset network for changes to take effect e Click View and Modify Printer Settings The View and Modify Printer Settings page for your printer returns see Figure 15 on page 29 13422L 003 Rev A Wireless Print Server User Guide 10 24 06 Wireless Status and Settings 33 Printer Web Pages Figure 18 Wireless Encryption Setup Page met aires Wireless Encryption Setup Microselt Internet Kugini Fie Edt vew Favortes Tode mep l Hesk Q J A Der aaa Queda Y us Zebra Technologies ZTC ZAMPlus 200 dpi ZBR14126165 Wireless PretServer Wireless Encryption Setup WEP MODE OFF WEP INDEX ENCRYPTION KEY STORAGE HEX E WEP TYPE OPEN ENCRYPTION KEY 1 ENCRYPTION KEY 2 ENCRYPTION KEY 3 ENCRYPTION KEY 4 LEAP MODE OFF al LEAP USERNAME user LEAP PASSWORD WPA MODE OFF z WPA AUTH TYPE PSK PSK NNN KERBEROS MODE OFF VERREROS CEO WAM Note LEAP parameters appear on this screen only when the wireless card supports 17 On the View and Modify Printer Settings page click Save Current Configuration The printer displays Current configuration saved Wireless Print Server User Guide 13422L 003 Rev A 34 Wire

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