Connection Methods for the Digital Paper System
The chart below provides different ways to connect your DPT-RP1 to your computer. Use the most convenient option for you.
USB | Bluetooth | Wi-Fi | |
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Overview |
Offers fast reliable transfer of files and folders. | Offers reliable wireless transfer of files and folders. | Offers fast wireless transfer for large files and folders. |
Recommended if |
You would like to transfer documents at maximum speed and reliability. | You prefer to transfer documents wirelessly, without the need to setup a Wi-Fi® connection. | You prefer to transfer documents wirelessly. |
You have the USB cable and don't mind connecting the cable each time. | You don't have the USB cable with you. | You don't have the USB cable with you. | |
Wi-Fi is available on your location. | |||
You don't want to configure a wireless connection. | You don't frequently transfer large files. | You frequently transfer large files. | |
You don't have the authority or expertise to configure Wi-Fi settings. | You don't have the authority or expertise to configure Wi-Fi settings. | You have the authority and expertise to configure Wi-Fi settings, and possibly modify the firewall of the computer. | |
Transfer Speed |
3 Mbps | 0.2 Mbps | 4 Mbps |
Ease of Connection |
Needs the use of a USB cable. | Automatic with Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Manual selection with Apple® macOS® operating system. | Automatic if previously configured. |
Communication Stability |
Strong | Strong, but dependent on the wireless environment. | Dependent on the network and wireless environment |
Firewall Resistant |
Yes | Yes | There's a possibility that the firewall of the computer will block the connection. |
Dependent on Network Infrastructure |
No | No | Yes, dependent on Wi-Fi infrastructure policies restrictions. |
Impact on Battery Life of Digital Paper |
Negligible | Low | Low |
Note: The actual transfer rate varies under certain conditions.