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TROY Group WindConnect WindConnect BluetoothTM Print Adapter User Manual

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Part Number 40150-100
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  • Page 1 Bluetooth Print Adapter User’s Guide Part Number 40150-100 Revision 1.0...

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    TROY Group, Inc. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this TROY product. TROY is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other products.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Windows System Requirements .......2 About Your User’s Guide ........2 Installing the WindConnect Print Adapter Hardware Unpacking and Handling .

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction The TROY WindConnect Bluetooth 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 ®...

  • Page 6: Windows System Requirements

    Windows 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...

  • Page 7: Installing The Windconnect Print Adapter Hardware

    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...

  • Page 8: Before You Begin

    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.

  • Page 9: Connecting To The Printer

    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 compat- ible 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.

  • Page 10: Verifying Connection To The Printer

    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.

  • Page 11: Configuring The Software On Your Pc

    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.
  • Page 12 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.

  • Page 13: Installing The Port Monitor Software

    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.
  • Page 14 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.
  • Page 15 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.

  • Page 16: Printing The First Job

    If you are running Windows 95/98/ME, the Details tab should look some- thing 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.

  • Page 17: Printing Additional Jobs

    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).

  • Page 18: Disconnecting

    Disconnecting Your Bluetooth connection will automatically be disconnected after one minute of inactivity. You can change this parameter by right clicking on the Windows print- er 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.

  • Page 19: Configuring Other Devices

    Configuring Other 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.
  • Page 20 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 provid- ed with the Bluetooth PCMCIA card, USB adapter, or built-in adapter to con- nect to the WindConnect Bluetooth Print Adapter (refer to the documentation provided with the Bluetooth device for additional information).
  • Page 21 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.
  • Page 22 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.
  • Page 23 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.
  • Page 24 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.

  • Page 25: Using The Serial Port

    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).
  • Page 26 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.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    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: Make sure that the green light is on when you are printing. If it is not on, then there is no Bluetooth wireless connection.

  • Page 29: Where To Get Help

    Where to Get Help TROY offers several customer support options to assist you in the event you expe- rience 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.

  • Page 30: Returning Products

    Returning Products If you need to return a TROY product for any reason (failures, incorrect ship- ments, 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.

  • Page 31: 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.

  • Page 32: 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 nonrecommend- ed modification of the product.

  • Page 33: Regulatory Information

    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 –...
  • Page 34 The radiated output power of WindConnect is far below the FCC radio frequen- cy exposure limits. Nevertheless, the WindConnect shall be used in such a man- ner 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.

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