Specifications

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Option Customer Benefits
IEEE 802.11a/g Wireless LAN Type L
• Supports today's fastest data transfer
speeds using the "a" and "g" protocols.
• Backwards compatibility with the older
"b" standard.
• Typical distances for indoor use are
between 10 – 100 meters.
• Disables the printer's standard
10/100Base-TX port.
 Provides true printing mobility with immediate cable-
free connection for multiple users simultaneously.
 The IEEE 802.11a/g Wireless LAN interface supports
the latest "g" wireless standards and fastest possible
data transmission speeds of up to 54 Mbps in addition
to backwards compatibility with the older "b" standard.
 Eliminates the need for cables in offices where adding
hard-wired cabling is not possible or cost-prohibitive,
such as in older or historic buildings, those featuring
brick/stone construction, etc.
 Allows growing offices to add employees without
installing costly network drops.
 Excellent choice for temporary needs, such as on-site
convention/trade show/event printing.
 WPA-enabled (Wi-Fi Protect Access) to prevent outsiders
from intercepting wireless data streams.
Wireless Transmission Standards:
There are three standards for wireless data networking when the printer is connected via the IEEE 802.11a/g
Interface. This table outlines the frequency and transmission speeds of each:
Standard
Radio
Frequency
Data TX Speeds Advantage
IEEE 802.11a 5GHz
6/9/12/18/24/36/
48/54 Mbps
Fastest possible transmission speed supported in
US (not all countries support this standard).
IEEE 802.11b 2.4GHz 1/2/5.5/11 Mbps
Older standard for compatibility with legacy
wireless PC cards. Relatively slow speeds versus
newer standards.
IEEE 802.11g 2.4GHz
1/2/5.5/6/9/11/12/1
8/24/36/48/54 Mbps
Compatible with IEEE 802.11b networks, and
supports the faster transmission speed.