HP Fast InfraRed Connect
for HP LaserJet Printers
English
and HP Mopiers
User Guide
HP Fast InfraRed
Connect for HP
LaserJet Printers and
HP Mopiers
User Guide
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Table of Contents
HP Fast InfraRed Connect
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Printing with HP Fast InfraRed Connect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Setting Up to Print with Windows 95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Executing the Print Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Handling and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Cleaning the HP Fast InfraRed Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
DIN Pin-Outs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Canadian Department of Communications (DOC) Statement . .18
VCCI Statement (Japan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
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Overview
Thank you for choosing the HP Fast InfraRed Connect. This
device is an infrared (IR) adapter which complies with
specifications established by the Infrared Data Association
(IrDA).
The HP Fast InfraRed Connect enab les wireless printing from
any IrDA-compliant portable device (such as a portable
computer) to HP LaserJet printers and mopiers equipped for
fast serial infrared operation.
The printing connection is maintained by positioning the
sending IR port within operating range (see
Fast Infrared Connect
can be blocked by objects such as a hand, paper, direct
sunlight, or any bright light shining into either IR port.
HP Fast InfraRed
Connect
Printing with HP
on page 7). Note that the connection
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System Requirements
In order to print with the HP Fast InfraRed Connect, you will
need
z HP LaserJet printer or mopier equipped with fast serial
infrared capability
z IrDA-compliant portable or other IR-capable host
supporting IRLPT or JetSend over IR
z Microsoft Windows 95
Note Older non-IrDA-compliant portable computers may not be
compatible with the HP Fast InfraRed Connect. If you
experience problems when attempting to print with the HP
Fast InfraRed Connect, contact the man ufacturer or dealer
of your portable computer to verify compatibility with the
IrDA standard.
Features
z Complies with IrDA specifications
z Compatible with a wide variety of IrDA-compliant portable
computers
z Provides wireless data transfer
z Transmits data at speeds up to 4 M bps
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Getting Started
This section contains simple procedures for installing the HP
Fast InfraRed Connect. The main steps include:
Installing the HP Fast InfraRed Connect
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Installing the IR driver in Windows 9x
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Figure 1
1 HP Fast InfraRed Connect
2 V elcro fasteners
3 User Guide
HP Fast InfraRed Connect Package Contents
HP Fast InfraRed Connect
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Installing the HP Fast InfraRed Connect
Figure 2 IR Port on HP LaserJet 8100 Printer
Follow the instructions below to print a configuration page.
1. Turn the printer’s power switch off.
2. Attach the HP Fast InfraRed Connect to the IR port on
the rear of the HP LaserJet printer.
3. Turn the printer’s power switch on.
4. On the control panel, make sure the printer is on and the
READY message is displayed.
5. Press Menu until the display reads INFORMATION MENU.
6. Press Item until the display reads PRINT CONFIGURATION.
7. Press Select to print the configuration page.
The configuration page shows the printer’s current
configuration.
An HP JetDirect network configuration page will also print
for networked printers and mopiers.
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A configuration summary prints. On the first page of the
printout, under
Installed Personalities and Options
, check for
“IR POD (IrDA-Compliant).”
The HP Fast InfraRed Connect can be placed on a table or
attached to the side of the printer using the Velcro fasteners
shown in Figure 3 on page 5.
To attach the HP Fast InfraRed Connect on the side of the
printer, continue with steps 1 and 2.
1. Attach one Velcro faster to the round depression on the
underside of the HP Fast InfraRed Connect (see Figure
3).
2. Attach the remaining Velcro fastener to the side of the
printer (see Figure 4).
When the HP Fast InfraRed Connect is situated on the
printer, the IR port should be close to the printer’s front edge
as shown in Figure 4. This location allows for the largest
possible area in which the portable computer’s IR port can
operate. The required alignment of devices is described in
Printing With HP Fast InfraRed Connect
on page 7.
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Figure 3
Attaching the Velcro Fasteners
HP Fast InfraRed Connect
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Figure 4 HP Fast InfraRed Connect after Installation
Installing the IR Driver in Windows 9x
If your version of Windows does not have the Infrared Driver
pre-installed, you can download it from the Internet at no
charge. The address is http://www.microsoft.com/
windows. Use the search feature on the web page to locate
the correct driver.
After downloading the Infrared Driver, complete these steps:
1. Start the SETUP.EXE program to invoke the Windows 95
Add Infrared Device
wizard.
2. When the wizard announces
events f or the IR serial and parallel ports, you can enab le
the IR device immediately after the wizard is finished.
3. Press CTRL+ALT+DELETE to restart the computer.
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New Hardware Found
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Printing with HP Fast InfraRed Connect
Now let’s use the HP Fast InfraRed Connect to print a
document.
Setting Up to Print with Windows 95
Before launching the Infrared Driver, complete the following
steps:
1. From the
as the default printer.
2. While in the same
Details
selected.
3. Select the file to print.
For more details on printing with Windows 95, refer to the
downloaded document
Communications Driver
Printers
, and make sure that
panel, select your HP LaserJet printer
Printers
Microsoft Windows 95 Infrared
.
Executing the Print Job
1. Align your portable computer (or other portable device
equipped with an IrDA-compliant IR window) within 2 to 3
feet (1 meter maximum) of the HP Fast InfraRed
Connect. The IR window must be at an angle of +/- 15
degrees to ensure an effective connection for printing.
Figure 5 illustrates the required alignment of devices
necessary for printing.
panel, go to
Virtual Infrared LPT Port
Properties/
is
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Figure 5 Alignment of Devices Used for Printing
2. Execute the print job . The status indicator on the HP Fast
InfraRed Connect lights up, and, after a short delay, the
printer status panel displays a PROCESSING JOB message.
If the status indicator does not light up, realign the HP Fast
InfraRed Connect with the IR port on the sending device, resend the print job, and maintain the alignment of all devices
as shown in Figure 5. If you have to move the equipment (for
example, to add paper), make sure that all devices remain
within the range of operation shown in Figure 5. Only then is
the required connection maintained. If the connection is
interrupted before your print job is complete, the HP Fast
InfraRed Connect status indicator turns off. You have up to 40
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seconds to resume the connection and continue the job. If
connection is resumed within this time, the status indicator
lights up again.
Note
The connection is permanently broken if the sending port
is moved out of operating range (see Figure 5), or if
anything passing between the ports blocks transmission.
(This block could be a hand, paper , or even direct sunlight).
Depending on the size of the job, printing with the HP F ast
InfraRed Connect may be slightly slower than printing with
a cable connected directly to the parallel port.
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Handling and Care
The HP Fast InfraRed Connect is a delicate electronic device
that should be treated with the same care as your printer. In
addition, follow these precautions at all times:
z Avoid discharging static electricity to the HP Fast
InfraRed Connect.
z Do not place objects on the HP Fast InfraRed Connect.
Cleaning the HP Fast InfraRed Connect
Always keep the device’s IR window free from dust and
grease.
To remove dust from the HP F ast InfraRed Connect’ s surf ace,
use a soft, non-abrasive cloth. Hardened dirt may be
removed with a cloth slightly dampened in soapy water. Do
not allow water to get into openings on the device.
Abrasive cleaners, acrylic or lacquer paint thinners, and
cleansers with an acetone or solvent base, such as MDC or
EDC will damage the HP Fast InfraRed Connect’s plastic
case, and should not be used.
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Troubleshooting
If you have a problem while operating the HP Fast InfraRed
Connect, follow these steps:
1. Verify in your computer user’s guide that your equipment
is compatible with the HP Fast InfraRed Connect, fulfills
system requirements, and you have performed the
correct hardware and software installation procedures.
2. See the Troubleshooting Chart on page 12 to check if a
solution to your problem is provided. Keep in mind that
the problem might be your portable IrDA-compliant
device or printer rather than the HP Fast InfraRed
Connect.
3. If you still have a problem, or think you may have a
defective HP Fast InfraRed Connect, call HP Customer
Support Assistance at (208) 323-2551, or your local HP
sales office.
Please have the following information available before you
call:
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Description of the problem
z
Version of Windows you are using
z
Type of portable IrDA-compliant device you are using
z
HP Fast InfraRed Connect serial number and product
z
number
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Troubleshooting Chart
Condition Solution
IR port status indicator does not
light up.
Connection cannot be
established or transmission
seems to take longer than usual.
Make sure the printer is in
the IR port you are printing from is IrDA-compliant
and within the range of operation described in
Printing wih HP Fast InfraRed Connect
Make sure the HP Fast InfraRed Connect is
properly connected to the printer.
Run the printer Self Test. Check that “IR POD (IrDA
Compliant)” is printed under
and Options.
Use a device that is IrD A-com pliant; look f or an IrD A
symbol on the device, or refer to the computer
user’s guide for IrDA specifications.
Make sure that the operating system on your
computer includes an IR driver and your ap plication
uses the appropriate HP LaserJet printer driver.
(Note that complex pages take longer to print).
Position the HP Fast InfraRed Connect within the
range of operation (see
InfraRed Connect
no object is blocking the connection. (This object
could be a hand, paper, books, or even bright light.)
READY
mode and that
on page 7.
Installed Personalities
Printing with HP Fast
on page 7), and make sure that
Make sure that the two IR ports are clean (free from
dirt and grease).
Bright light of any kind (sunlight, incandescent light,
fluorescent light, or light from an infrared remote
control, such as those used for TVs and VCRs)
shining directly into one of the IR ports may cause
interference. Make sure no bright light is shining
directly into either IR port.
Position the portable device closer to the IR port on
the printer.
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Condition Solution
The printer prints only part of a
page or document.
The print job has been properly
sent, but the printer will not print.
The connection has been broken during
transmission.
If you move the p ortable device during transmissio n,
the connection can be broken. IrDA-compliant
devices are designed to recover from temporary
connection interruptions. You have up to 40
seconds to re-establish the connection (depending
on the portable device being used).
If the connection is broken before the entire print job
has been transmitted to the printer (printing has not
yet started), the printer may not print any of the job.
Press the
memory. Then, re-position the portable device
within the range of operation (see
Fast InfraRed Connect
again.
The IR status indicator turns off
during transmission.
PostScript print job will not print. Check configuration in the postscript Tab of
The connection may have been broken.
Press the
memory. Then, re-position the portable device
within the range of operation (see
Fast InfraRed Connect
again.
Windows: check that
and
Job Cancel
Job Cancel
Binary Data
button to clear the printer’s
Printing with HP
on page 7), and print the job
button to clear the printer’s
Printing with HP
on page 7), and print the job
Protocol
is set to
is not selected.
AppleTalk
,
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Specifications
Physical Dimensions
Height
Width
Depth
Weight
0.64 in (16.3 mm)
1.70 in (43.0 mm)
3.07 in (78.0 mm)
8 oz.
Electrical Specifications
Power Consumption
Voltage
During standby - 0.4 W
During transmission - 2.0 W/400 mA
5 V DC
Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature
Non-operating
Temperature
Operating Humidity
Non-operating Humidity
50 to 91
32 to 95
20% to 80%
10% to 95%
o
F (10 to 32.5 oC)
o
F (0 to 35 oC)
Safety and Regulatory Conformance
Safety
Regulatory
Cable Dimensions
Cable
6 ft. (1.8 m)
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Complies with IEC950 requirements
FCC B, VCCI 2, CE Marking
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DIN Pin-Outs
The HP Fast InfraRed Connect uses the HP 1252-6339 eight
position mini-DIN connector. A functional description of the
pins follows.
Figure 6
Eight-Position Mini-DIN Connector
DIN Connector Pin-Outs
PIN Number Signal Name
1 (active high input) -SIGNAL_DETECT
2 (single-ended driver) RX_FIR
3 (TP, pins 3 and 6) -TX (Transmit Data)
4 (TP, pins 4 and 7) PWR_GND
5 (Receive Data Gnd)* -RX_FIR
6 (pulse = data 0) +TX (Transmit Data)
7 (5 volt power) +5V_POWER
8 (pulse = data 0) +RX_FIR
*no connect for FIR
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Declaration of Conformity
according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN45014
Manufacturer's Name:
Manufacturer's Address:
declares that the product
Product Name:
Model Number:
Product Options:
conforms to the following Product Specifications:
Safety: IEC 950:1991+A1+A2+A3 / EN 60950:1992+A1+A2+A3+A4
IEC 825-1:1993 / EN 60825-1:1994 Class 1 (Laser/LED)
EMC: CISPR 22:1993+A1 / EN 55022:1994 Class B
EN50081-1:1992
EN 50082-1:1992
IEC 801-2:1991 / prEN 55024-2:1992 - 4 kV CD, 8 kV AD
IEC 801-3:1984 / prEN 55024-3:1991 - 3 V/m
IEC 801-4:1988 / prEN 55024-4:1992 - 0.5 kV Signal Lines
FCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15 Class B2 / ICES-003, Issue 2 / VCCI-
1
2
AS / NZS 3548:1992 / CISPR 22:1993 Class B
Supplementary Information:
The product herewith complies with the requirements of the following Directive
and carries the CE-marking accordingly:
the EMC directive 89/336/EEC
Hewlett-Packard Company
11311 Chinden Boulevard
Boise, Idaho 83714-1021, USA
HP Fast InfraRed Connect
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1) The product was tested in a typical configuration with Hewlett-Packard Personal
Computer Systems.
2) 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, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
For Compliance Information ONLY, contact:
Australia Contact: Product Regulations Manager, Hewlett-Packard
Australia Ltd., 31-41 Joseph Street, Bla ckburn, Victoria
3130, Australia
European Contact: Your Local Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Office or
Hewlett-Packard GmbH, Department HQ-TRE /
Standards Europe, Herrenberger Straße 130, D-71034
Böblingen (FAX:+49-7031-14-3143)
USA Contact: Product Regulations Manager, Hewlett-Packard
Company, PO Box 15 Mail Stop 160, Boise, ID 837070015 (Phone: 208-396-6000)
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U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) Statement
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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
z
Increase the separation between the equipment and
z
receiver.
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
z
from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
z
for help.
Compliance to these regulations requires the use of shielded
cables. Changes or modifications to the equipment not
expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard could void the user's
authority to operate it.
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Canadian Department of Communications
(DOC) Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for
radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the
Radio Interference Requirements of the Canadian
Department of Communications.
Compliance to these regulations requires the use of shielded
cables.
VCCI Statement (Japan)
Trademarks
HP Fast InfraRed Connect is a registered trademark of the
Hewlett-Packard Company.
Warranty
HP warrants that the HP Fast InfraRed Connect will be free
from defects, and will meet the Infrared Connect
specifications as presented by HP at the time of original
purchase, for one year. Under this warranty HP will, at its sole
option, repair or replace any Infrared Connect which is
defective or does not meet the Infrared Connect
specifications. Options, cables, accessories, and included
items are covered by the same warranty as the HP Fast
InfraRed Connect for which they are purchased. Purchaser
pays freight charges to return replaced equipment under this
warranty.
If you think you have a defective Infrared Connect, call HP's
Technical Suppor t or your local sales office for assistance.
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Warranty does not cover (1) Infrared Connects with serial
numbers that cannot be read; (2) Infrared Connects which
have been operated with incompatib le accessories. Warranty
will not cover damage resulting from: (1) abnormal conditions
including but not limited to accidents, fire, water, etc.; (2)
neglect or misuse of Infrared Connect; (3) causes external to
the Infrared Connect, including but not limited to failure or
fluctuation of electrical power, air conditioning, humidity
control, etc. (4) maintenance, repairs, alterations, or
modifications performed by any person or entity other than
HP.
This warranty is exclusive of all other warranties, whether
expressed, implied, or statutory . HP does not w arrant Infrared
connect for fitness for a particular purpose or merchantability .
HP will not be liable for any special, consequential, indirect or
incidental damages, ev en if advised of their possibility. Some
states do not allow for the exclusion or limitation of certain
liabilities, so the above limitations may not apply. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other legal rights which vary from state to state.
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