CONFIGURING YOUR IP PRINTER Use these instructions to configure the radio inside your MONARCH Sierra Sport 2 IP Printer. The IP printer operates on any WiFi (Wireless Fidelity) compatible 802.11b RF network. Make sure your access point and network are correctly set up. Refer to your network manuals for more information. This manual does not include information about setting up your RF network. Refer to the printer’s Quick Reference for information about loading supplies, etc.
Selecting the Printer Using a Serial Interface Before you can use the IP printer, you must configure it. All nodes of a wireless network need to have the same settings in order to communicate with each other. For initial printer setup, you must use the serial interface. 1. Connect a serial cable (DB9 female to DB9 female all lines wired straight through) from the host or PC to the printer’s radio harness. Radio Harness 2. Turn on the printer. 3. Start the Configuration Utility.
5. Click Configure Interface. 6. Make sure you select the correct communication port and 19.2 Baud Rate (19.2 is the only supported baud rate). 7. Click Ok. 8. Click Discover. Since you are connected through a serial interface, only one printer appears. The Card History Window appears at the bottom of the screen to give a status of the connected printers. For example, you may see a message “Card Discovered” when an IP printer is discovered by the Configuration Utility.
9. Highlight the printer to configure and click Config. A CAUTION window appears. Read all the information. You can disable the CAUTION window for this session or permanently. Click Ok to continue. 10. Follow the steps in “Configuring the RF Interface.” Selecting the Printer Using a Network Interface Follow these steps to select a printer using a network interface or to verify printers on a network. 1. Turn on the printer. 2. Start the Configuration Utility. 3. Select Network. 4. Click Discover.
. If necessary, click Configure Interface to check the network devices available on the host. 6. Make any changes and click Ok when finished or click Cancel to exit without saving any changes. You return to the Main screen. 7. Highlight the printer you want to configure and click Config. A CAUTION window appears. Read all the information. You can disable the CAUTION window for this session or permanently. Click Ok to continue. 8. Follow the steps in “Configuring the RF Interface.
Configuring the RF Interface Setting a Name and ESS ID 1. Enter a Unit Name. Use a meaningful name, for example, WHSEFLR. 2. Enter the 802.11b ESS ID. NOTE: The ESS ID address is case-sensitive. 3. Enter a valid address for the Remote IP (even if you are not using the remote IP). Setting the Protocol for Listen Mode Listen mode waits for a host to connect to the specified port and receives data. Listen mode can be used with TCP (select port number) or LPD (no need to specify port) protocols. 1.
Setting the Power Save Mode 1. Select the Power Save mode by checking the Enable box from the Card Configuration screen. 2. Set the Algorithm to a value between 1 and 10. 1 is the shortest sleep time (uses battery power quicker, but responds faster); 10 is the longest sleep time (optimal battery conservation, but responds slower). If the Power Save mode is not enabled, the device operates in CAM mode (constantly awake). CAM means the printer is continuously receiving and transmitting data.
Setting WEP Options 1. To set WEP options, click Extended Configuration from the Card Configuration screen. NOTE: Make sure these WEP settings match those for your Access Point. 2. Set the WEP Authentication as 0 – Open System, 1 – 40-bit keys, or 2 – 128-bit keys. 3. Enter the four Key values according to the Access Point. NOTE: The key values must be entered in Hexadecimal. 4. Select the Key you want to be active. Setting Ad Hoc Mode 1. Select the Ad Hoc Mode by checking the Enable box. 2.
Setting Miscellaneous Parameters 1. Set the Basic and TX Rates for Ad Hoc mode only. In infrastructure mode, the printer uses the Access Point’s TX Rates. 2. Set the Preferred BSS AP ID or Mandatory BSS AP ID. If Mandatory AP (Access Point) is set, the printer ONLY associates with that Access Point. If that particular Access Point is not found, the printer is unable to access the network. Preferred BSS AP ID is reserved for future use.
Selecting the IP Addressing Method Determine which method of IP addressing your network supports: Static IP, BOOTP, or DHCP. Static IP Configuration 1. Enter the Local IP Address on the Card Configuration screen. 2. Enter the Subnet Mask. 3. Enter the Gateway (if necessary). 4. Enter a valid address for the Remote IP (even if you are not using the Remote IP). BOOTP Configuration 1. Set the IP Address (Local) to all zeros on the Card Configuration screen. 2.
Saving the Configuration 1. Click Program Card and Exit to program the card with the current configuration settings on the Card Configuration screen. A message appears “Ready to update the card. Ok to proceed?” Select Ok or Cancel to continue. OR Click Save to File to save this configuration to a file to use for another printer. When you use Restore from File, update the IP address, etc. if needed. 2. Click Exit when you are finished configuring the printer using the Configuration Utility. 3.
Checking the IP Address Turn on the printer by pressing and holding the P button until the display turns on. The display flashes printer version information, battery charging status, and then you will see: Ready p The on the display indicates the printer is connected to a network (peer to peer or infrastructure mode). indicates the printer is not connected to a network. When you see “Ready,” press the Center navigational button to display the printer’s IP address.
♦ The optimal battery storage temperature is 50 ° F to 73 ° F (10 ° C to 23 ° C) with a maximum temperature of 104 ° F (40 ° C). The battery may permanently lose charging capacity at temperatures less than 32 ° F (0 ° C) or greater than 104 ° F (40 ° C). For longest life, the battery should be stored in a cool, dry place. ♦ The recommended temperature for charging is 68 ° F (20 ° C) to 77 ° F (25 ° C). ♦ Disposal information - Do not throw in trash. Dispose according to your local regulations.
Troubleshooting Use the following table to correct some minor problems that may occur. Problem Action Printer does not connect to a network (peer to peer or infrastructure mode) or display . Make sure the printer’s radio harness is still connected to the printer’s serial port. After a drop, the cable may become disconnected. Verify the settings for Infrastructure or Ad Hoc mode (ESS ID, WEP, etc.). The printer is not configured. Make sure the correct cable is connected.
Printer Specifications Height: 6.6 inches (168 mm) Width: 3.6 inches (91 mm) Depth: 4.8 inches (122 mm) Weight: 1.9 pounds (.86 kg) Shipping Weight: 3.5 pounds (1.6 kg) Printing Rate: Up to 3 inches (76 mm) per second Operating Limits: 40° to 104° F (5° to 40° C) Storage -40° to 140° F (4° to 60° C) NOTE: This is also the operating range for the battery. Battery Type: 7.
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IP PRINTER SETUP Use these instructions to configure your MONARCH Sierra Sport 2 IP Printer using the printer’s Main Menu. The IP printer operates on any WiFi (Wireless Fidelity) compatible 802.11b RF network. Make sure your access point and network are correctly set up. Refer to your network manuals for more information. This manual does not include information about setting up your RF network. Setting Up the RF Network Printer 1.
3. Press the A button under the T icon (Tool Box) to enter the program. Tool Box Language E 4. D Tool Box is highlighted. Press the A button under the E icon to select Tool Box. Enter Password 5. Press the navigational buttons in this order: Right, Center, Left, Center, Right. The Service Diagnostics menu appears. 6. Press the A button under D until you see Setup Service Eu U 7. Service is highlighted. Press the A button under the E icon to select Service. Totals Sensor Cal E 8.
Checking the Status This option displays the status of the RF network. 1. From the RF Network menu, select Status. 192.168.069.062 S1.10 020 104 Version 1.10 WHSEFLR The local IP address, firmware version, software version, and device name are displayed. 2. Press any A button to see the next screen of information. OIKOB1ZO3B54 Protocol: TCP State: Wait Radio: IEEE 802.11b The MAC address, protocol, current state, and radio type are displayed. 3. Press any A button to return to the RF Network menu.
Configuring the Printer The following menu shows the RF Network Configure options. Configure IP Address Subnet Mask Transfer Power Mode Gateway ESS ID Call/ Listen Protocol Exit The Configure menu allows you to set the printer’s IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, Power Mode, Call/Listen, Protocol, Transfer, and ESS ID. To exit, press the F button at any time. Setting the IP Address This option sets the printer’s IP Address. 1. From the RF Network menu, select Configure. 2.
Setting the Subnet Mask This option sets the printer’s Subnet Mask. 1. From the Configure menu, select Subnet Mask. Subnet Mask 255.255.000.000 E R + Use the A buttons as shown in the following table: E Press A to Saves the setting 2. R Press A to Scrolls through the positions from left to right + Press A to Increments the current position setting by 1 When the setting you want is displayed, press the A button under the E icon to save the setting. You return to the Configure menu.
Setting the Power Mode This option sets the Power Mode. 1. From the Configure menu, select Power Mode. Power Mode P CAM X PSP E D The choices include CAM (continuously awake) or PSP (power save protocol). PSP conserves battery power. CAM means the printer is continuously receiving and transmitting data. This mode uses battery power quickly. 2. Use the A button under the D icon to select the power mode you want. Press the A button under the E icon to save the setting.
Setting the Call/Listen Mode This option sets the connection mode to Call or Listen. 1. From the Configure menu, select Call/Listen. Call/Listen P Listen X Call E D The choices include Listen or Call. Call mode initiates the transfer of data. Call mode can be used for TCP or Telnet protocols. Listen mode waits for a host to connect to the specified port and receives data. Listen mode can be used for TCP or LPD protocols. 2. Use the A button under the D icon to select the connection mode you want.
Use the A buttons as shown in the following table: E Press A to Saves the setting R Press A to Scrolls through the positions from left to right + Press A to Increments the current position setting by 1 4. When the remote IP setting you want is displayed, press the A button under the E icon to save the setting. 5. Press the F button to exit. You return to the Configure menu. Setting the Protocol This option sets the protocol. 1. From the Configure menu, select Protocol.
Setting the ESS ID 1. From the Configure menu, select ESS ID. ESS ID ABC 1234 E R D Use the A buttons as shown in the following table: E Press A to Saves the setting R Press A to Scrolls through the positions from left to right + Press A to Increments the current position setting by 1 and scrolls through alpha/special characters 2. When the setting you want is displayed, press the A button under the E icon to save the setting. 3. Press the F button to exit.
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