TM BluetoothTM Print Adapter User’s Guide Part Number 40150-100 Revision 1.
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Contents Introduction Windows System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 About Your User’s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 1 Installing the WindConnect Print Adapter Hardware Unpacking and Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1 Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 WindConnect Connector, Switch, and LEDs . . . . . . .
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Introduction The TROY WindConnectTM BluetoothTM Print Adapter is a device that enables wireless communications capabilities on most models of printers. By using the WindConnect, you can conveniently print from laptop computers and other devices without using a cable, as shown in the diagram below. This manual covers installation of the WindConnect for use with laptop computers that have a TROY, IBM® or Toshiba Bluetooth PCMCIA card.
WindowsTM System Requirements To use the WindConnect Bluetooth Print Adapter for printing from a PC, your system should include: ◗ An IBM-compatible PC with Pentium 133MHz or higher processor ◗ Microsoft Windows 95, 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, or XP ◗ At least 64MB RAM ◗ At least 10MB of free hard disk space to install the software ◗ A CD-ROM drive ◗ A TROY WindPort, IBM 09N9812 or Toshiba PA3053U-1PCC Bluetooth PCMCIA card with vendor-supplied software is required for operation with the TROY Port Monitor software.
1 Installing the WindConnect Print Adapter Hardware The WindConnect Bluetooth Print Adapter plugs directly into the parallel port of the printer. If desired you can simultaneously use the printer’s USB port for a hardwired connection to your PC.
Before Your Begin Before you install the WindConnect Bluetooth Print Adapter, make sure that your printer and your laptop computer already function properly via a parallel or USB printer cable. Refer to your printer’s documentation for instructions on using and maintaining your printer. In addition, make that you have properly installed the TROY, Toshiba or IBM Bluetooth adapter and software as described in the documentation that came with that device.
Connecting to the Printer Before connecting the WindConnect Bluetooth Print Adapter, make sure that the printer is turned off. The WindConnect has a 36-pin male Centronics parallel connector that is compatible with the 36-pin female connectors found on most printers. Therefore, the WindConnect can be plugged directly into the printer with no additional cable required. You are now ready to apply power to the WindConnect.
ing activity. Since you have not made a connection yet, both of these LEDs should be off. Verifying the Connection to the Printer Before attempting to print, it is very important to verify the connection between the WindConnect and the printer. If this connection is not good you will not be able to print! To verify this connection, make sure that both the WindConnect and the printer are powered on and ready. Then print a test page by holding in the test switch for less than five seconds.
2 Configuring the Software on Your PC You can now configure a laptop PC to print wirelessly to your EPSON printer equipped with an WindConnect Bluetooth Print Adapter. To do this, you will use the WindConnect Port Monitor software, which is included on the installation CD-ROM. The WindConnect Port Monitor greatly simplifies the Bluetooth printing process by combining the discovery and printing process into a single operation.
one of these older cards, first install the software and then upgrade the software using the Bluetooth Software Suite Upgrade included on the WindConnect installation CD-ROM. You must then verify that the Serial Port Profile is enabled on the Bluetooth Software Suite. To this: 1. Click the Windows Start button and select Control Panels. 2. The Control Panel window appears. Double click on the Bluetooth Configuration Tool. 3. You see the Bluetooth Configuration Tool dialog box.
rectly installed the Bluetooth PCMCIA card and software). Click on any one of these ports and verify that the Serial Port Profile is checked. If it is not checked, then click the box next to Serial Port Profile. 4. If you want to print to more than one Bluetooth device, you should repeat the above steps for one or more other Digianswer Virtual COM Ports.
3. Right-Click on the printer you wish to associate with the network port, and select Properties. 4. If you are using Windows NT/2000/XP, go to the Ports tab. If you are using Windows 95/98/ME, go to the Details tab. 5. Click on Add Port. 6. If you are using Windows NT/2000/XP system, highlight Troy Bluetooth Port, and click New Port.
If you are running Windows 95/98/ME, select Other, highlight Troy Group Troy Bluetooth Port, and click OK. 7. The TROY Bluetooth Port Monitor screen will appear and the Bluetooth port name will be displayed. If this is your first port, it will be called TBT1. Click OK to create this port. 8. You will then get the TROY Bluetooth Port Settings screen. If desired, you can change the Minutes until disconnect after print value.
If you are running Windows 95/98/ME, the Details tab should look something like this: You are now ready to print. Printing the First Job You should now be able to print in the usual manner from any standard Windows application program. Go to File and then Print... from the menu bar of the program.
This screen will show all of the available WindConnect Bluetooth print adapters. If this is your first print adapter installation, you will only see one print adapter. Note that all WindConnect Bluetooth print adapters have the name XCD_xxxxxx, where “xxxxxx” is the last six digits of the MAC address (which is found on the label on the bottom of the unit). Click on the name of the Bluetooth Print Adapter you want to print to.
Disconnecting Your Bluetooth connection will automatically be disconnected after one minute of inactivity. You can change this parameter by right clicking on the Windows printer icon for your printer and clicking on Properties. If you are using Windows NT/2000/XP, click on the Ports tab, click on the TBT port and then click on Configure Port. If you are using Windows 98/ME, click on the Details tab, click on the TBT port, and then click on Port Settings.
3 Configuring Other Devices The WindConnect Bluetooth Print Adapter is designed to allow printing from a variety of different Bluetooth devices. Such devices must support the Bluetooth Serial Port Profile, the Object Push Profile, or the LAN Access Profile in order to work with the WindConnect Bluetooth Print Adapter. This is one of the most commonly available profiles, but check your device’s documentation to make sure that it is supported.
Bluetooth TBT1 port. This procedure is similar to the procedure described in the Adding a Windows Printer section of the previous chapter except that the local port is the COM port you created in step 1 instead of TBT1. 3. With some Bluetooth software you must first use the discovery program provided with the Bluetooth PCMCIA card, USB adapter, or built-in adapter to connect to the WindConnect Bluetooth Print Adapter (refer to the documentation provided with the Bluetooth device for additional information).
2. You should see the Discover icon. If you don’t, scroll down by clicking on the scroll bar arrows on the left side of the screen. Click the Discover icon. 3. Click the Inquire button. You get a message “starting inquiry” and then a list of addresses of available WindConnect Bluetooth Print Adapter devices and other devices.
4. Click OK. 5. If desired, change the Driver Name to match your printer (the standard Generic driver will work with most printers, but will not handle graphics). 6. Click Set As Default to save the settings and then click on the Home button to return to the main menu. You are now ready to print. To print: 1. Click the PrintBoy icon. 2. Click the category you wish to print (Appointments, To Do’s, Memos, etc.). Note: PrintBoy 2.
name or the address, depending on the program) and associate the WindConnect Bluetooth Print Adapter’s P1 service. You should now be able to print. Using the WindConnect with Ericsson Mobile Phones The Ericsson R520 mobile phone supports printing address book cards (vCards) and other information using the Bluetooth OBEX Object Push Profile. To use the WindConnect Bluetooth Print Adapter with this phone, you must set enable a PIN number. To do this: 1.
1. Turn the phone on by holding down the No key for several seconds. 2. Push the right arrow key five times until you see 5 Extras. 3. Push the Yes key. 4. Push the 4 key to select Bluetooth. 5. Click the 3 key to discover the available Bluetooth devices on the network. You should get the message "Searching" 6. The WindConnect Bluetooth Print Adapter should appear in the list of available devices. Use the down arrow key to choose it and ten press the Yes key to select it. 7.
Using the Serial Port 4 The WindConnect has an RS-232 serial port that can be used to connect a console terminal, a serial printer, or a wide variety of other RS-232-compatible devices. The connector is an RJ45 modular jack similar to the type used on Ethernet networks (but not electrically compatible).
By default the serial port is set in console mode. In this mode, the port settings are permanently fixed at 115.2Kbps, 8-bit characters, no parity, and no flow control, and console operation. The console contains a variety of configuration and diagnostic commands. Most of these commands are beyond the scope of this manual, and they are documented on the TROY web site at www.troygroup.com. To use the serial port, connect the appropriate serial cable from a PC serial port (COM1 or COM2) to the WindConnect.
5 Troubleshooting If You Can’t Print If you are unable to print from your laptop or other device to the WindConnect Bluetooth Print Adapter, then check the following: 1. Make sure that the green light is on when you are printing. If it is not on, then there is no Bluetooth wireless connection. Unplug the WindConnect and then repeat the discovery process as outlined in the Discovering the WindConnect Bluetooth Print Adapter section in Chapter 2 of this manual.
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6 Where to Get Help TROY offers several customer support options to assist you in the event you experience difficulties with your WindConnect, including telephone support, repair services, extended warranty, and advance replacement. Worldwide Web Support The TROY worldwide web site provides a quick and easy way to answer many common technical questions. It includes a wide variety of technical support tips, as well as copies of product manuals, product literature, and firmware load images.
Returning Products If you need to return a TROY product for any reason (failures, incorrect shipments, etc.), first contact TROY at +1 (208) 955-1000 (Americas, Asia, and Australia) or +49 (0) 7032-9454-21 (Europe and Africa) and request a Return Authorization Number from the TROY Technical Support Group. Make sure that you put this number on the outside of the shipping container you use to return the product and (if out-of-warranty) on your purchase order.
7 Notices FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply within the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
For European Users This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. TROY Group cannot be responsible for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a nonrecommended modification of the product.
REGULATORY INFORMATION European Union (EU) TROY hereby declares that the Bluetooth™ wireless technology built into the WindConnect Print Adapter, is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of European Directive 1999/5/EC. The internal Bluetooth™ function is a Bluetooth™ power class 1 intended radio device using the 2.4 GHz frequency band (2.400GHz – 2.4835GHz).
The radiated output power of WindConnect is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the WindConnect shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. A minimum separation of 20 cm (8 inches) must be maintained between the antenna and the person for this device to satisfy the RF exposure requirements of the FCC.
