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APPENDIX F
– CONFIGURE WI-FI CONNECTION
To use the wireless capabilities of a printer equipped with the optional 802.11b wireless interface (Wi-
Fi), it will first be necessary to setup the printer with information and security settings that match the
settings of the IEEE 802.11b compatible wireless server/router you are connecting to. Printer
purchased after April-2014 is able to support IEEE 802.11g compatible wireless server/router.
Our Wi-Fi printer is designed to work with a wireless router.
To initially configure the wireless settings, it will be necessary to connect to the printer via the Parallel,
RJ12, USB or Ethernet (if so equipped) interface using a Windows or MAC based system.
This may be done using our Configure and Test program for Windows or Customer program for MAC
(see
). The printing of a ticket via this program will confirm it is communicating with the
printer.
To use the wireless capabilities in FGL and PCL 26/46 model printers equipped with a wireless
interface, it will first be necessary to setup the printer with information and security settings that match
the wireless settings of the local wireless server/router. To configure the printer with the correct
security settings, it is necessary to acquire these settings directly from the wireless server/router or
see your network administrator. Also to initially configure the wireless settings it will be required to
temporarily connect a cable between the printer and the host computer.
We recommend that the Wi-Fi be configured by either your system administrator or IT support staff.
The below steps walk you through the Wi-Fi setup in the Infrastructure mode.
The Wi-Fi router must be configured
to support an IEEE 802.11b Wi-Fi device
.
Printers manufactured after April 2014 are able to support an
IEEE 802.11g Wi-Fi device.
1. The printer will need to be connected to the host computer via a cable (parallel, serial, USB or optional Ethernet
if your printer has it. For initial install the printer must be as close as possible to the Wi-Fi router itself. This will
ensure maximum single strength. Once you have confirmed the Wi-Fi is operational, the printer may be moved
to its desired location.
2. You will want to confirm you are able to print a ticket using our Configure and Test program for Windows or
). The printing of a ticket via this program will confirm it is
communicating with the printer.
3. Click on the Setup
Wi-Fi
button.
4. When the Configure Printer Wi-Fi and Security menu comes up you have a few choices.
a.
Wireless Mode
– Infrastructure (using a Wi-Fi network router) or Ad Hoc (peer to peer).
b.
Disable Wireless
– You would choose this if you wanted to disable the Wi-Fi
Enable with Static IP
– This would be for networks that require a static IP address.
Enable with DHCP IP
- Automatically attempts to get an IP address from Local Server (this is the most
common one and the one we will be using for the rest of the steps).
