Polaroid P4000 User manual

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P4000 Network Printer Guide
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with Built-in Ethernet
Quick Install
Guide

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Slide the cleaning roller onto the cleaning
sleeve (1). Remove the protective wrap from the
cleaning roller (2) and install the cleaning roller
in the printer (3).
Load ribbon on the ribbon cartridge.
Load the ribbon cartridge in the printer.
Close the printer cover.
Open the input hopper and load cards.
Close the input hopper.
Plug the printer power supply
into the printer (1).
Connect the power cable to
the power supply (2) and to an
outlet (3).
Wait for the Ready light on the
LCD panel to turn green.
Open the printer cover.

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USB Data Cable
PC
Ethernet Data Cable
Network
Print
Server
Network
Wireless
Adapter
Wireless
Access Point
Wireless Print Server
Local connection to a PC using the USB data port
Benefits
•Secure—users print cards from one PC
•Simple—quickest and easiest way to start
printing cards
See “Local USB Installation on page 4
Network connection using the Built-in Ethernet port
Benefits
•Connects to Ethernet 10base-T
•Economical—several users can send cards
to one printer
•No print server required
See “Built-In Ethernet” on page 5
Network connection using a print server connected to the network (HP®175x rev c)
Network connection using a wireless print server (HP 380x)
Benefits
•The latest technology
•Portability
See “Wireless Print Server” on page 7
Benefits
•Flexible—print server can support
specialized protocols
•Integrates the printer into your existing
infrastructure
See “Network With Print Server” on page 6

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aInsert the PCID Driver CD-ROM in the
PC’s drive.
bClick “Install the Printer” after the
window opens.
Your card should look like
the factory card.
Connect the USB data cable
to the PC when prompted.
Follow the prompts to install
the PCID Driver and Info Central.
Printing Preferences opens
at the end of installation.
Open the Printer Toolbox when Printing Preferences opens.
Click “Print Sample Card” on the Printer Toolbox.
Congratulations, you have installed the printer!
Complete the printer warranty/registration card
and install your ID software now.

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Main Menu
> Status Status
> Network Network
> IP Address
IP Address
192.168.1.155
IP Addresses
> IP Address
Main Menu
>Configuration
Configuration
>
DHCP/Static IP
DHCP/Static IP
> DHCP OR
> Static IP
IP Address
192.168.1.155
DHCP/Static IP
>Apply/Restart
Subnet Mask
255.0.0.0
Gateway Addr
192.168.1.1
IP Addresses
>Apply/Restart
b
Connect the printer to the network
using an Ethernet cable.
Use the printer LCD panel to set the IP address
mode—DHCP or Static IP. Set the IP address if
needed. The printer restarts if you changed settings.
Retrieve the IP address and record it.
IP Address:
aInsert the PCID Driver CD-ROM.
bClick “Install the Printer” after the
window opens. Choose “Direct
Network” during installation.
Set the printer IP address in the driver’s
Properties>Ports>Configure dialog box.
Open the Printer Toolbox when Printing Preferences opens.
Click “Print Sample Card” on the Printer Toolbox.
Your card should look like the factory card.
Congratulations,
you have installed the printer! Complete the printer
warranty/registration card and install your ID software now.

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Network
Print Server
c
Wait!
See Step 4
!
Use HP®Web Jetadmin®to set up the print server on
the network. See print server documentation for
information. Continue when the print server is identified
to the network (can take up to 20 minutes).
Configure the print server for your network. Obtain the settings,
including the print server IP address or network name, from
your network personnel.
IP Address:
aConnect the printer to the print server using a
USB cable. See Step 1.
bInsert the PCID Driver CD-ROM.
cClick “Install the Printer” after the window opens.
Choose “DIrect Network” during installation.
Set the printer IP address in the driver’s Properties>Ports>
Configure dialog box.
Open the Printer Toolbox when Printing
Preferences opens. Click “Print Sample Card”
on the Printer Toolbox.
Your card should look like the factory card.
Congratulations,
you have installed the printer! Complete the printer
warranty/registration card and install your ID software now.
Connect the print server to the network
using an Ethernet cable.

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Network
Wireless
Adapter
Wireless
Access
Point
Wireless
Print Server
b
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2Connect a wireless adapter to a computer
and set the adapter to the values for the
wireless print server. See the print server
documentation for the values to use.
Continue when the print server is identified to
the network (can take up to 20 minutes).
Congratulations,
you have installed the printer! Complete the printer
warranty/registration card and install your ID software now.
Open the Printer Toolbox when Printing
Preferences opens. Click “Print Sample
Card” on the Printer Toolbox.
Your card should look like the factory card.
Set the print server IP address or network name in the
driver’s Properties>Ports>Configure dialog box.
aInsert the PCID Driver CD-ROM.
bClick “Install the Printer” after the
window opens. Choose “DIrect
Network” during installation.
IP Address:
Use HP Web Jetadmin to set up and configure the print server for
your network. Obtain the settings, including the print server IP
address or network name, from your network personnel.
Connect the printer and wireless
print server using a USB cable.
See your organization’s wireless
security policy when setting up a
wireless connection.

January 2006 539414-401 Rev. A
4650 Executive Boulevard
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46808
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