Silex Technology 90150 User Manual

User’s Guide

BluetoothTMPrint Adapter

TROY Group, Inc. Wireless and Connectivity Division • 1692 Browning • Irvine, CA 92606-4809 USA

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Part Number 40150-100

Revision 0.2

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Contents

Introduction

Windows System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

About Your User’s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

1 Installing the WindConnect Bluetooth Print

Adapter Hardware

Unpacking and Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

WindConnect Connector, Switch, and LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

Connecting to the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

Verifying Successful Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

Verifying Connection to the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4

2 Configuring the Software on Your PC

Installing the Bluetooth Software Suite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1

Installing the Port Monitor Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

Adding a Windows Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

Printing the First Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6

Printing Additional Jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8

Disconnecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8

3 Configuring Other Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1

4 Using the Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1

5 Troubleshooting

If You Can’t Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1

6 Where to Get Help

Worldwide Web Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1

Contacting TROY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1

Returning Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2

7 Notices

FCC Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1

Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2

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Introduction

The TROY WindConnectTMBluetoothTMPrint 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. The WindConnect

Bluetooth Print Adapter can also be used with other Bluetooth enabled devices, pro-
vided that they support the Bluetooth Serial Port Profile, the LAN Access Profile, or
the Object Push Profile. Installation of these other types of devices is described in
Chapter 3 of this manual

Printer with TROY

WindConnect

Bluetooth

Print

Adapter

Laptop computer with IBM or

Toshiba

Bluetooth

PCMCIA

adapter

Bluetooth wireless

communications link

Note: The WindConnect

Bluetooth

Print Adapter is designed for printing text

and low-resolution graphics. Because of the speed limitations of the

Bluetooth

wireless communications link, you should not use the WindConnect to print high
resolution graphics or photographs. To get better printing performance with

Bluetooth

, you might want to consult your printer’s user guide.

WindowsTMSystem 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 (the Toshiba card is sup-

ported on Windows 95SE and Windows Millennium only)

◗ 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. Other Bluetooth PCMCIA cards may also

work; refer to Chapter 3 for additional information.

About Your User’s Guide

This book contains system requirements, important safety information, and
instructions on:

◗ Installing the WindConnect hardware

◗ Using the TROY Port Monitor and the Bluetooth Neighborhood software with

the WindConnect

◗ Using the WindConnect with a Microsoft Windows system

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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.

Unpacking and Handling

The WindConnect shipping box contains the following items:

◗ WindConnect Bluetooth Print Adapter
◗ WindConnect Bluetooth Print Adapter User’s Guide

◗ Power supply
◗ CD-ROM

The WindConnect Bluetooth Print Adapter is designed to withstand normal han­dling procedures, but reasonable precautions should be exercised during installa­tion, particularly with regard to static discharge.

◗ Make sure that you are adequately grounded by touching a bare metal part of

the printer while installing the WindConnect Bluetooth Print Adapter.

◗ Avoid moving around the work area in order to eliminate static charge

buildup.

◗ If possible, do not work on a carpeted area.

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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.

WindConnect Connector, Switch, and LEDs

The WindConnect Bluetooth Print Adapter hardware is shown in the diagram
below. It includes the following:

◗ Power connector. You plug the power supply into this connector.

◗ Test switch. Press down this switch for less than five seconds to print a test

page on the printer. Press it down for more than five seconds to reset the
WindConnect to its factory default parameters.

◗ LED status indicators. The green light stays lit when you have made a wireless

connection to the WindConnect from the computer. The yellow light blinks
whenever data is transmitted over the wireless link.

◗ Serial port. This port is used for connecting a console terminal for configura-

tion and maintenance, or for connecting a serial printer. Refer to the Chapter
6 of this manual for instructions on how to use the serial port.

These items are described in detail in the next sections.

activity (yellow) light

power connector

link (green) light

test switch

parallel port

serial port

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. Plug the power supply
into the wall, connect it to the WindConnect, and then turn on the printer.

Verifying Successful Installation

When you power it on, the WindConnect will go through the following startup
sequence:

◗ It runs through a set of power-up diagnostics for a few seconds. If the

WindConnect is operating properly, the green light will blink momentarily
and then go out. If the green light blinks continuously in a regular pattern,
there is a problem. Try unplugging the power supply and then plugging it in
again. If the problem persists, contact TROY.

◗ When the laptop makes a Bluetooth connection to the WindConnect, the

green light will stay lit. The yellow light will blink whenever there is print-

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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.

If the test page does not print, first check to make sure that the WindConnect is
securely connected to the printer. Also, make sure that the printer is operating
properly and that it is not out of ink. Then power the WindConnect Print
Adapter off and then on again, and try printing the self-test page again.

If you cannot print a test page, contact TROY as described in the Where to Get
Help section of this guide.

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.

The Port Monitor software basically creates a special virtual port on your
Windows system called TBT1. This port acts very similar to a standard parallel or
serial port, which means that it can be used with most printer drivers. You can
therefore print to this port in exactly the same manner as you would if the printer
were connected to your computer with a parallel cable. Of course, the big differ­ence is that you will be printing over the Bluetooth wireless communications link
rather than using a cable.

NOTE:
The following information applies to PCs that use the TROY, IBM or Toshiba

Bluetooth

PCMCIA card and software. The setup procedures may differ you

have a different brand of

Bluetooth

adapter in your PC. Please refer to the
Configuring Other Devices chapter of this manual for information regarding such
other adapters.

Installing the Bluetooth Software Suite

Before you begin the software configuration, make you must first
install the TROY, IBM or Toshiba Bluetooth Software Suite that came
with the PCMCIA card (this software is essentially the same for all of
these PCMCIA cards). To do this, follow the instructions that came
with the card. When you have successfully completed this installa­tion, you will see the Bluetooth Neighborhood icon on your Windows desktop.

NOTE:
The

Bluetooth

Software Suite V1.09 or later is required. Early IBM and Toshiba

PCMCIA cards were shipped with older versions of this software. If you have

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