HP bt300 Bluetooth® Wireless Printer Adapter
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Contents 1 2 3 4 Welcome to the HP bt300..........................................3 Bluetooth basics..........................................................3 Installation and setup...................................................4 Bluetooth access modes..............................................6 Print from your Bluetooth device.............................9 General printing...........................................................9 Camera phone....................................................
2 HP bt300 Bluetooth® Wireless Printer Adapter
1 Welcome to the HP bt300 The HP bt300 wireless printer adapter uses Bluetooth wireless technology to allow you to print without using a cable. In general, Bluetooth wireless technology is a shortrange wireless technology that allows connection between devices without requiring a cable. By using your HP bt300, you can print from your camera phone, PDA, digital camera, or computer to selected HP printers and all in ones.
and may have security settings established. If you have difficulty printing to your printer, consult “Bluetooth access modes” on page 6. Bluetooth device name When a sending device discovers the printer, it displays the printer's Bluetooth device name. The printer's default Bluetooth device name can be found and changed in the printer's Bluetooth control panel menu. Installation and setup Follow these instructions to install and set up your HP bt300.
GRAPHIC 2 Remove the cap from the HP bt300 and insert it into the port.
LED behavior The LED on the HP bt300 tells you what is going on. ● ● ● Blinking—This is the default state and means the device is installed and has power. Rapid blinking—A sending device is “Discovering” the HP bt300. On steady—The HP bt300 is receiving data. Bluetooth access modes Access modes determine how easily a Bluetooth sending device can print to a printer.
Bluetooth device address can discover and use the printer. Bluetooth device address Bluetooth devices have a unique device address that cannot be changed. The following are general instructions for finding your printer or all-in-one's Bluetooth device address. Consult the documentation for your printer or all-in-one for specific instructions. 1 2 Access the control panel menu and select the Bluetooth option. Select Device address and press OK to display the Bluetooth adapter device address.
Passkey. The Passkey is a 4-digit code that is set on the printer. The default Passkey is 0000. The following are general instructions for finding your printer or all-in-one's Bluetooth passkey. Consult the documentation for your printer or all-in-one for specific instructions. 1 2 Access the control panel menu and select the Bluetooth option. Select Passkey and press OK to display the printer's Passkey. You can also change the Passkey from this menu.
2 Print from your Bluetooth device This chapter contains sections on printing from different Bluetooth devices. General printing 1 2 From your sending device, start the Discovery of available Bluetooth printers. Select the printer and enter the Passkey if prompted. Note Secure printing may require you to know the Passkey of your printer. Refer to “Passkey/PIN code” on page 7. 3 Print. Camera phone These are general instructions.
Follow these instructions to print from the imaging or camera software. 1 2 3 From the imaging application, select Send via Bluetooth. The phone searches for Bluetooth devices. Select the printer you want to use. If you are prompted for a Passkey, enter it. The following method can be used if your camera phone has a printing application. Check your software CD or phone manufacturer's website for the latest software. 1 2 3 4 Press the Menu button. Select the Print application. Select the item to print.
If you have a Pocket PC with the HP Image Zone, use one of the following methods to print. 1 2 3 4 Tap HP Image Zone. Select the image you want to print. Tap File, then Print. Select the printer you want to use and tap Print. or 1 2 3 Tap the printer icon in the lower right corner of the screen. Select Mobile Printing. Select the printer you want to use and tap Print. Note If the printer you want to use does not display, tap Configure to add a printer. Consult your Pocket PC documentation for directions.
You must install the printer software driver on your computer before attempting to print using Bluetooth. Note If your computer does not support either of these methods, consult your computer documentation for help printing with Bluetooth. This procedure is for the HP or Widcomm stack. 1 2 3 4 Click the My Bluetooth Places icon on your desktop or in the Task Bar. Click Search for devices in range. Once the available printers are discovered, doubleclick the printer name.
3 Troubleshooting Tip Many issues you do not find mentioned here may be resolved by unplugging the adapter, turning the printer off, then on, and plugging the adapter back into the printer. Bluetooth sending device cannot find printer The HP bt300 is not plugged into the printer or the printer is turned off. 1 2 3 Accessibility is set to “Not Visible”. 1 2 3 Security level is set to “High". 1 2 3 Troubleshooting Turn on the printer.
Bluetooth sending device cannot find printer (continued) Printer is too far away. Move closer to the printer until contact is established. The Device Name has been changed. If the printer's device name has changed, you must Discover the printer again to select the new name. No page came out or blank page is ejected File type is not supported by the profile or the printer. For example, some profiles do not support gif, or you may have accidentally tried to send an audio file to your printer.
No page came out or blank page is ejected (continued) device. Modify the file to reduce its size. Print quality is poor Photo was taken in low resolution. Change the setting in your camera to take pictures with the highest quality. Note VGA resolution (640 by 480) cameras may not produce a high-quality photo even at their highest resolution. Print cartridge needs replacing. Consult your printer documentation for information on checking and replacing print cartridges. Plain paper is in the printer.
Photo printed with white borders Bluetooth sending device does not support borderless printing. 16 Contact the device vendor or consult their website for the latest updates for the printing application.
Technical information 4 Technical specifications General Antenna ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Bluetooth Specification 1.2 compliant Power Requirement: Provided by the host Power Consumption at 5V – – – – 1mA at standby 7mA at idle 65mA (typical) at point-point operation 75mA (max) at operation Internal Antenna Peak Gain: +2dBi VSWR: <2.
Limited warranty statement HP product Duration of limited warranty HP bt300 Bluetooth® printer adapter 90 days A. extent of limited warranty Hewlett-Packard (HP) warrants to the end-user customer that the HP products specified above will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the duration specified above, which duration begins on the date of purchase by the customer. Customer is responsible for maintaining proof of date of purchase. B.
Hewlett-Packard shall have no obligation to modify or update products, once sold. Customer care For assistance, call 1-800-HP-INVENT (North America only) or go to the Customer Care website at www.hp.com/ support. Protecting the environment Hewlett-Packard is committed to providing quality products in an environmentally sound manner. This product has been designed with several attributes to minimize impacts on our environment. For more information, visit HP's Commitment to the Environment website at: www.
limits. Nevertheless, the wireless radio shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. The internal wireless radio operates within guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, which reflect the consensus of the scientific community. The level of emitted energy emitted is far less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices such as mobile phones.
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FCC Part 15 Radio Frequency Interference Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmful interference. (2)This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
● ● Connect the equipment into an outlet that is on a circuit different from the receiver. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Caution Pursuant to Part 15.21 of the FCC Rules for intentional or unintentional radiators, any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
Declaration of conformity Manufacturer's name: Manufacturer's address: Hewlett-Packard Company 16399 West Bernardo Drive San Diego, CA 92126 USA Declares that the product: Product: Model number: HP Bluetooth® print adapter HP bt300 Conforms to the following product specifications: Safety: Low Voltage Directive (Safety) 73/23/EEC as per EN 60950 EMC: R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC as per ETSI EN 300 328–1 ETSI EN 300 328–2 ETSI EN 301 489–1 ETSI EN 301 489–17 24
