Performing Infrared Communication - Canon i80 Series Quick Start Manual

Basic Printing

Performing Infrared Communication

When performing infrared communication, also refer to your computer or PDA manual.
1
Set up the Printer.
(1) Ensure that the universal AC adapter is connected securely.
When using an optional battery, ensure that it has been charged.
(2) Open the paper rest and turn on the printer.
(3) Load the paper on the paper rest.
2
Start Infrared Communication.
(1) Oppose the infrared port of the computer or PDA to that of the printer at a
distance of less than 31.5 inch (80 cm). When printing from a mobile phone,
place it at a distance of less than 7.9 inch (20 cm).
The effective angle of the infrared port of the printer is about 10° from the
central axis in both vertical and horizontal directions.
The allowable distance of communication with the printer depends on the
computer or PDA you use. For this distance, refer to your computer or PDA
manual.
Effective angle
(in both vertical and horizontal direction): About 10°
Note
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Do not place any obstacle between the infrared ports of the printer and
PDA or computer. Data cannot be transmitted between them. Check
the orientation and positions of the infrared ports of the printer and
PDA or computer. Oppose these ports properly as mentioned above.
During printing, be careful not to interrupt infrared communication
with the printer. If it is interrupted, turn off the printer and cancel
printing on the computer or PDA. Placing the pointer on the W W ireless
Link icon (For Windows Me or Windows 98, click the I I nfrared icon) on
the C C ontrol Panel allows you to check whether IrDA transmission has
been interrupted.
Infrared port of printer
Less than 31.5 inch (80 cm)
(Do not block with any obstacle.)