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VariQuest
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Perfecta™ 3600STP
User’s Guide
Choosing Connection Method
Choosing Connection Method
The following methods can be used to connect your printer.
Note:
The speed of any network connection depends on all components used in
the network, which can include network interface cards, routers, switches and
cables. If any one of these components cannot operate at high speed, you will have
a low-speed connection. The speed of your network connection can also be
affected by the total amount of traffic from other devices on the network.
Wireless connection can be affected by the location of the network router and the
device. In order to improve the wireless connection:
1. Position the wireless access point in a more central position of the working
place as shown in figures 1 and 2. Try place away from dense materials.
Note:
Metal, concrete, double thick walls are the hardest to penetrate, wood
and plasterboard are easier. Consider these when positioning the printer.
2. Change the wireless channel to one that’s not being used, preferably
1, 6 or 11 as these are non-overlapping channels.
3. Extend the range of the wireless network by using a simple wireless extender
or adding more wireless access points as shown in figures 3 and 4.
Connection
Type
Speed
Cable
Length
Other
Wireless
Moderate; varies according to
conditions (distance to router,
interference, number of wireless
clients, network topology, etc.)
N/A
Sensitive to interference
over longer distances;
requires extra equipment
(wireless access point or
wireless router)
Gigabyte
Ethernet
Fast; varies according to
network traffic
Long: 328 ft
Requires extra equipment
(switches)
