HP Opal Wireless Printer and PC Adapter User Guide
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Contents 1 Use your Opal for printing Bluetooth basics.........................................................................................................................5 Installation and setup..................................................................................................................5 Installing the HP Opal...........................................................................................................6 LED behavior.....................................................
2 Configure Bluetooth..................................................................................................................19 Access the Bluetooth configuration panel..........................................................................19 Bluetooth Services versus Bluetooth Applications.......................................................19 Bluetooth exchange folder..................................................................................................
Contents 3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting printing...........................................................................................................47 Troubleshooting with computers...............................................................................................48 4 Technical information Technical specifications............................................................................................................51 Limited warranty statement...................................
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1 Use your Opal for printing The Opal wireless printer adapter uses Bluetooth wireless technology to allow you to print without using a cable. In general, Bluetooth wireless technology is a short-range wireless technology that allows connection between devices without requiring a cable. By using your Opal, you can print from your camera phone, PDA, digital camera, or computer to selected HP printers and all in ones.
Chapter 1 Installing the HP Opal 1. Locate the host USB port on your printer or all-in-one. It will usually be located in the front and is shaped like the USB port on your computer. It may be called a camera or Pictbridge port on your printer. 2. Remove the cap from the Opal and insert it into the port. LED behavior The LED on the Opal tells you what is going on. • • • Blinking—This is the default state and means the device is installed and has power.
Accessibility mode There are two available Accessibility modes for your printer. Follow the instructions in your device user guide to change the Accessibility mode. • • Visible to all (public/shown to all) (default) When the printer's Accessibility setting is set to “Visible to all”, any Bluetooth device within range can discover and use the printer. This is the default setting for your Bluetooth adapter.
Chapter 1 General printing 1. From your sending device, start the Discovery of available Bluetooth printers. 2. 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. 3. Print. Camera phone These are general instructions. Refer to the documentation for your camera phone for detailed instructions.
or 1. Tap the printer icon in the lower right corner of the screen. 2. Select Mobile Printing. 3. 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. Camera Cameras vary a great deal. Refer to the documentation for your camera for instructions.
Chapter 1 10 Use your Opal for printing
2 Use your Opal with your computer The Bluetooth® wireless technology provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that traditionally link electronic devices. • • • • Network access points Computers (desktop, notebook, PDA, etc.) Imaging devices (printer, camera) Audio devices (headset, speakers) Bluetooth wireless technology also enables communication between the above devices and Bluetooth enabled phones (example: cellular, cordless, smart phones).
Chapter 2 3. Type a name for this computer; for example, “Christoph's laptop” and select the type of computer, Desktop or Laptop, then click Next. 4. Click Next. 5. Select the Bluetooth services that you want this computer to offer and click Next. As you select each service, a description of it will display. Click the Configure button to display the properties panel for that service. 6. If you are only setting up one Bluetooth device, click Skip; otherwise click Next. 7.
Access My Bluetooth Places My Bluetooth Places is part of Windows Explorer. There are several ways to access My Bluetooth Places using the Bluetooth icon. • • • In the Notification area (Windows system tray), at the far right of the taskbar • Right-click the Bluetooth icon and select Explore My Bluetooth Places. • Double-click the Bluetooth icon. On the desktop, double-click the Bluetooth icon. From Windows Explorer, select My Bluetooth Places in the Folders pane or from the Address shortcut menu.
Chapter 2 Service Icons Services are what a Bluetooth device can do for other Bluetooth devices, such as provide access to a local area network, or the ability to send a fax. Some devices, such as headsets or network access points, may provide only a single service. Others, such as desktop and laptop computers, can potentially provide all of the Bluetooth services. Single-service devices often use virtually the same icon for the service as that used for the device.
Basic operations This section provides information on using the basic Bluetooth functions. Start or stop Bluetooth To start Bluetooth: In the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the Bluetooth icon and select Start the Bluetooth Device. The Bluetooth icon is blue in color with a white insert when Bluetooth is running. To stop Bluetooth: In the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the Bluetooth icon and select Stop the Bluetooth Device.
Chapter 2 Create a connection from My Bluetooth Places 1. From Windows Explorer, in the Folders pane, select My Bluetooth Places, and then select View devices in range. 2. In the right pane of My Bluetooth Places, right-click a device name, and then select Discover Available Services. If a prior service discovery was performed on the selected device, the services that were found will be listed in the device’s shortcut menu.
Find a Service The process of determining the services that a device provides is called Service Discovery. ▲ To initiate a Service Discovery, in My Bluetooth Places, select View devices in range then right-click a device name and select Discover Available Services. Bluetooth services are those things that this computer can do for remote Bluetooth devices.
Chapter 2 All Bluetooth servers do not necessarily provide all of these services. For example, network gateways may only provide the Network Access service. Bluetooth Connection Status The Bluetooth Connection Status dialog box displays information about the state of a connection and provides a means to disconnect an active connection.
• • Messages • Notes Microsoft Internet Explorer items, including the following: • Entire web pages • Individual images To use Send to Bluetooth (except Internet Explorer) 1. Select the item to transfer as listed below: • Windows Explorer: Select one or more files to be transferred. Folders cannot be transferred. • Microsoft Office: Only the document in the active window can be transferred. • Microsoft Outlook: Select one or more items to be transferred. 2.
Chapter 2 Bluetooth applications on this computer are referred to collectively in the Bluetooth configuration panel as Client Applications. Bluetooth Services and Bluetooth Applications usually have coinciding names; e.g., there is a File Transfer service and a File Transfer client application. How this computer provides a service to remote devices is configured on the Local Services tab of the Bluetooth configuration panel.
NOTE: Client Applications and Local Services usually have coinciding names; e.g., there is a Fax service and a Fax application. Access the application configuration All of the built-in Bluetooth applications allow you to rename the application and/or require a secure connection when using the application. 1. Open the configuration panel using one of these methods.
Chapter 2 To abort the image transfer, click Cancel in the transfer dialog box. To configure Bluetooth imaging ▲ On the Client Applications tab, select Bluetooth Imaging and click the Properties button. The Properties dialog allows you to configure the following: • The application name: To change it, highlight the existing name and enter the new name. • Secure connection: To enable secure connection, select the option box. To disable secure connection, clear the option box.
▲ Open a connection to a Bluetooth Human Interface Device using one of these techniques: • From My Bluetooth Places • Using the Bluetooth Setup Wizard • Once a HID connection is established, that connection will persist. If the computer is shut down, when the computer is turned on again the connection will reestablish automatically. TIP: HIDs usually have a button, which is sometimes difficult to find, that must be pressed before other Bluetooth devices can locate the HID.
Chapter 2 To configure a printer ▲ On the Client Applications tab, select Printer and click the Properties button. The Properties dialog allows you to configure the following: • The application name: To change it, highlight the existing name and enter the new name. • Secure connection: To enable secure connection, select the option box. To disable secure connection, clear the option box.
NOTE: Most Bluetooth headsets ring when a connection is attempted; answer the ring to complete the connection and begin using the headset as the audio input/output device for this computer.
Chapter 2 The data item types that can be synchronized are: Business cards • Calendar items • E-mail (with or without attachments-see below) • Notes Possible synchronization options for each of these data item types include: • Do Not Synchronize: This item type will not be synchronized. • Synchronize Microsoft Outlook: This item type will be synchronized with its matching entry in Microsoft Outlook, regardless of the PIM that contains this entry on the remote device.
To configure faxing ▲ On the Client Applications tab, select Fax and click the Properties button. The Properties dialog allows you to configure the following: • The application name: To change it, highlight the existing name and enter the new name. • Secure connection: To enable secure connection, select the option box. To disable secure connection, clear the option box.
Chapter 2 To configure file transfer ▲ On the Client Applications tab, select File Transfer and click the Properties button. The Properties dialog allows you to configure the following: • The application name: To change it, highlight the existing name and enter the new name. • Secure connection: To enable secure connection, select the option box. To disable secure connection, clear the option box.
• • How your business card is handled when it is requested by a remote device: The Send My Business Card options are: • Choose a business card as needed: Each time a remote device requests your business card you must select a card from your PIM. If you ignore the request the remote device will receive a time-out notice.
Chapter 2 Configure Dial-up Networking ▲ On the Client Applications tab, select Dial-up Networking and click the Properties button. The Properties dialog allows you to configure the following: • The application name: To change it, highlight the existing name and enter the new name. • Secure connection: To enable secure connection, select the option box. To disable secure connection, clear the option box. • The Bluetooth virtual device (modem) to be used.
Create a Bluetooth Serial Port Connection Establish a connection using one of these techniques: • • • Notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, Bluetooth icon From My Bluetooth Places Using the Bluetooth Setup Wizard Close a Bluetooth Serial Port Connection If the connection was established from the Bluetooth icon in the Notification area, at the far right of the taskbar; click the Bluetooth icon, select Quick Connect, Bluetooth Serial Port and then select the device that is providing the servic
Chapter 2 Common Configuration Settings These properties can be set individually for each Bluetooth service: • • • • Service Name: The default name of each service can be changed. Secure Connection: Requires that remote devices provide proof of identity and that all data be encrypted. Startup Automatically: Starts the service automatically when Bluetooth is started.
Service Access Notification Notifications lets you associate a sound (Windows *.wav file) and/or a visual indication with access attempts by remote devices. A different notification sound can be associated with each local Bluetooth service. Associate a Sound with Service Access From the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, Local Services tab: 1. Double-click a service name and then select the Notifications tab. 2. Select the options you want; both visual and sound notifications may be selected for a single event.
Chapter 2 Configure the Bluetooth Imaging Service From the Windows system tray, right-click the Bluetooth icon, select Advanced Configuration then Local Services, and then double-click the Bluetooth Imaging service. Set the common configuration properties of the service, and then click OK. Bluetooth Serial Port The Bluetooth Serial Port service enables a remote Bluetooth device to establish a wireless serial connection with this computer.
Configure the Dial-up Networking Service From the Notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the Bluetooth icon, select Advanced Configuration then Local Services, and then double-click the Dial-up Networking service. • • Select the physical modem to be used from the Modems - shortcut menu. Set the common configuration properties of the service, and then click OK.
Chapter 2 Potential menu options include: • • • • • Open: Opens the selected file on this computer, using the default application for this type of file. Print: Sends the selected file to this computer’s default printer. Send To • 3 ½ floppy (A) - sends the selected file to the 3 ½ inch floppy drive on this computer • Public Folder on My Device: Sends the selected file to the Public Folder on this computer.
When the phone successfully connects to the Headset Service: • In the Notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, the Bluetooth icon will be a blue field with a green insert (if another Bluetooth connection existed before this connection was established, the icon would have already been this color).
Chapter 2 1. Configure Bluetooth: Right-click the Bluetooth icon in the notification area, select Advanced Configuration, and then a. From the Local Services tab, select Network Access, and then click Properties. b.
NOTE: PIMs that are not installed on this computer will not appear in the shortcut menus. When the PIM that is associated with an individual data type is changed on the PIM Item Transfer page, that data type is also changed for the PIM Synchronization service. Configure In addition to the configuration options common to all Bluetooth services, this service also has settings that determine: How business card requests are handled.
Chapter 2 Change the Selected PIM On the PIM Item Transfer properties page, Received items section, there is a Business Cards shortcut menu. When a PIM was selected during initial setup the selected item in this menu was set to the same PIM. To change the PIM used for the default business card, open this shortcut menu and select a new PIM. NOTE: A new default business card must be selected from the database of the newly selected PIM. Choose a Default Business Card 1.
Hardware settings The Hardware tab of the Bluetooth Configuration Panel provides basic information about the Bluetooth hardware installed on this computer and access to the Advanced Settings dialog box, if required: • • • • Devices: • Name: The name of the device, e.g., My Bluetooth Device. • Type: The type of device, e.g., USB. Device Properties: • Device status: Indicates that the device is operating properly or that there is a problem/conflict.
Chapter 2 Click Apply to implement the changes. A dialog box is displayed with notification that the Bluetooth device attached to this computer must be reset before the change(s) will take effect. Click Yes to reset the Bluetooth device now. All open Bluetooth connections will be closed. Click No to save the changes. The changes will be applied the next time the Bluetooth device is reset or restarted.
To delete a device from the list: ▲ In the list of devices allowed to access this computer, select the device to be removed from the list, and then click Delete. Discovery settings The settings on the Discovery tab of the Bluetooth Configuration Panel determine whether this computer looks for other Bluetooth devices automatically, how often it looks for devices, and what type of devices it looks for.
Chapter 2 Temporarily Override the Discovery of Specific Devices In the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, from the Discovery tab, select Report all Bluetooth devices. The specifically selected devices will be discovered along with all other devices. To re-enable specific device discovery, re-select Report Only Selected Bluetooth Devices. NOTE: When all devices are deleted, an error message will appear if Report all Bluetooth devices is not selected.
NOTE: The devices must be paired. 1. From My Bluetooth Places, right-click a paired device, select Properties, and then the Authorization tab. 2. Select the services in the list box for which Authorization will NOT be required, and then click OK. Bluetooth device identity Every Bluetooth device has a unique Bluetooth Device Address (BDA) assigned to it during the manufacturing process. This address cannot be changed. The BDA is usually displayed in hexadecimal format; 00:D0:B7:03:2E:9F is a valid BDA.
Chapter 2 If there are no duplicate files, the Authorization balloon is displayed on the server immediately. To Pair with Another Device 1. If Secure Connection is enabled, the first time two devices attempt to connect, a prompt to pair the devices is displayed. Follow the on-screen instructions to successfully exchange a passkey and complete the pairing process. 2.
3 Troubleshooting TIP: Many issues you do not find mentioned here may be resolved by unplugging the adapter, turning the printer or computer off, then on, and plugging the adapter back in. Troubleshooting printing Table 3-1 Bluetooth sending device cannot find printer The Opal is not plugged into the printer or the printer is turned off. 1. 2. 3. Turn on the printer. Plug the adapter into the camera/ Pictbridge/ host USB port on the printer. In many cases, this port will be on the front of the printer.
Chapter 3 Table 3-3 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. For the best print quality, use photo paper and a photo print cartridge.
• • Click the OK button. Click the OK button to close the Bluetooth Configuration Panel. Table 3-8 How do I Determine the Bluetooth device address (BDA) of my hardware device In the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, on the Hardware tab, in the Devices section, select the device you want to determine the address of. In the Device Properties section of the dialog box, the fourth entry, Device Address, is the BDA of the selected Bluetooth device.
Chapter 3 Table 3-9 Internet connection sharing does not work This occurs because Internet Connection Sharing was enabled when Bluetooth was installed (this is a Microsoft Windows behavior and is considered proper operation). To enable Internet Connection Sharing: • • Disable Sharing for the Ethernet adapter • Select Control Panel then Network and Dial-up Connections. • Right-click Local Area Connection, select Properties, and then select the Sharing tab.
4 Technical information Technical specifications General Antenna • • • • • • • Bluetooth Specification 2.0 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 Radio • • • • Frequency Range: 2.402 -2.480GHz Transmit Power (Tx): 2dBm (typical) Receive Sensitivity (Rx): Better than -80dBm @ 0.1% BER Range: Up to 30M Internal Antenna Peak Gain: +2dBi VSWR: <2.
Chapter 4 Limited warranty statement HP product Duration of limited warranty HP Opal Bluetooth® printer and PC 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.
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Chapter 4 Industry Canada ICES-003 Emission Compliance Statement This Class B digital apparatus meets the requirement of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du règlement sur le matériel brouiller du Canada. Canadian Radio Standards This device meets the requirements of the Canadian Radio Standards Specifications RSS-210.
This equipment is marked with the community. symbol and can be used throughout the European This indicates compliance with the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/E and meets the relevant parts of following technical specifications. European Radio Approval Information The Opal is a low power, wireless communication devices, operating in the 2.4 GHz band, intended for home or office use. The power output of this device is well below the RF exposure limits as set by the European Commission through the R&TTE directive.
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Index A access modes printing 6 audio 24 B Bluetooth Windows information 12 Bluetooth application audio 24 dial-up networking 29 fax 26 file transfer 27 headset 24 HID 22 PIM item transfer 28 PIM synchronization 25 serial port 30 Bluetooth applications computer 20 imaging 21 Bluetooth device address printing 7 Bluetooth device name printer 5 Bluetooth icons 13 Bluetooth serial port 30 Bluetooth service audio 33 dial-up networking 34 fax 35 headset 36 image transfer 33 network access 37 PIM item transfer 38
service discovery computer 17 setup computer 19 printing 5 software installing 11 start or stop Bluetooth 15 60
