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™
Bluetooth Wireless USB
Printer Adapter
Connect to your USB printer wirelessly
from your PDA or notebook
User Manual
F8T031
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Overview Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Package Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Supported Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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INTRODUCTION OVERVIEW Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Bluetooth Wireless USB Printer Product Features Adapter (the Adapter) from Belkin. This breakthrough Adapter adds Bluetooth The Bluetooth Wireless USB Printer Adapter is compliant with Bluetooth standard technology to your existing USB printer, allowing it to connect with all devices version 1.1 and provides: enabled with Bluetooth v1.1 technology. Wirelessly print from your PDA, desktop, or laptop computer via Bluetooth tec
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OVERVIEW OVERVIEW System Requirements Supported Profiles • PDA or PC enabled with Bluetooth technology The services supported by your Bluetooth Wireless USB Printer Adapter are defined as “Profiles”. • Serial Port or Hardcopy Cable Replacement Profile support Available Profiles include: • USB v1.1-compliant printer • Generic Access Package Contents • Service Discovery • Bluetooth Wireless USB Printer Adapter • Serial Port • User Manual • Hardcopy Cable Replacement • Printing Software Utility f
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OVERVIEW OVERVIEW Specifications LED: LED: Bluetooth Compliance Version 1.1 Dimensions: 81 (W) x 81 (L) x 26mm (H) USB Bluetooth Compatible to Bluetooth Weight: 108g SPP and HCRP Profile Operating Temp: 0 to 50 degrees Celsius Physical Interface: USB v1.1-compliant, Storage Temp: 10 to 70 degrees Celsius A-type Humidity: 5~90% non-condensing Operating Frequency: 2.4 to 2.4835GHz Output Power: Class I (0-20 dBm) RF Data Rate: 723/56Kbps Operation Range: 100m (333 ft.) radius Specifications sub
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HARDWARE INSTALLATION HARDWARE INSTALLATION Installing the USB Printer Connecting Via Serial Port Profile The method of connecting to the printer described below is for use of the Serial Port Please do not connect any devices other than a USB printer directly to the USB port of Profile. For example, using the Bluetooth PC Card (part number F8T002), or the the Adapter. Bluetooth USB Adapter (part number F8T001 or F8T003) from Belkin on Windows or 1. With the printer powered off, connect one end o
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HARDWARE INSTALLATION HARDWARE INSTALLATION 4. Double-click on the “Virtual Printer” icon. 7. Right-click on the printer you pre-installed and choose “Properties”. 8. Select the “Ports” tab. 9. Under the “Ports” section, select the printer for the virtual COM port created in step 5. You are now ready to print via Bluetooth technology to your USB printer. Note: Each time you would like to print via the printer connected to the Adapter, you will have to double-click on the “Virtual [USB Printer]”
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HARDWARE INSTALLATION HARDWARE INSTALLATION Connecting Via Hardcopy Replacement Profile 4. Double-click on the “Hardcopy Cable Replacement” icon. The method of connecting to the printer described below is for use of the Hardcopy Replacement Profile. For example, using the Bluetooth PC Card (part number F8T002), or the Bluetooth USB Adapter (part number F8T001 or F8T003) from Belkin on Windows or devices that use WIDCOMM BTW software. 1. Double-click on the Bluetooth icon on your desktop. 2. Ch
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HARDWARE INSTALLATION PDA SETUP 6. The “Add Printer Wizard” will appear. Select the printer from the list or browse for PrintBoy Installation Instructions for Pocket PC and Palm OS the printer connected to your Adapter. 7. Follow the wizard to complete the printer installation. Before you begin: To print using a Bluetooth connection you will need: • A Palm OS handheld with Bluetooth support (present in most handhelds running Palm OS 4.0 or later) • A Pocket PC device enabled with Bluetooth wirel
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PDA SETUP PDA SETUP Installing PrintBoy on a Pocket PC 2. Run the setup program (PrintBoySetup.exe) from the Pocket PC directory of the included CD-ROM and click “Yes” to install the utility. 1. Open Microsoft ActiveSync and create an ActiveSync connection between your computer and Pocket PC device. 3. The Installation Wizard will begin to load the Utility to your Pocket PC. 16 17
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PDA SETUP PDA SETUP 4. Click “OK” to complete the installation process. Installing PrintBoy on a Palm™ Device: PrintBoy is easy to install. Choose your personal computer operating system below and follow the instructions: For Microsoft Windows: 1. Insert the CD into your PC. PrintBoy is now installed on your Pocket PC. Go to the Today screen and tap on the 2. Run the setup program (PrintBoySetup.exe) from the Palm directory. Start menu. 3. Follow the step-by-step instructions on your computer sc
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PDA SETUP PDA SETUP For Macintosh® Computers: 4. Perform a HotSync function. This will copy all the necessary files onto your 1. Extract the PrintBoy program components from the “PrintBoy.SIT” file. Palm device. 2. Locate the folder where you extracted the program files and documentation. 3. Add the following files to the Palm Install Tool: PrintBoy is now installed on your Palm handheld. If you tap on the Applications icon, Main icon, or • PBAddress.prc • PBDoc.prc • PBDiscovery.prc Unfiled
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FAQs FAQs Which Bluetooth Profiles does the Wireless USB Printer Adapter support? Does the Adapter support multifunctional printers? We recommend that you do not use multifunctional printers that support other The Adapter supports the Serial Port Profile and the Hardcopy Replacement Profile. non-printing functions. The Adapter only supports printing via Bluetooth. Other functions like scanning will not work through the Adapter. Can I connect multiple Bluetooth devices to the Adapter? Yes, you
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INFORMATION INFORMATION This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: We, Belkin Corporation, of 501 Wes
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INFORMATION INFORMATION Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following European Norms Belkin Corporation Limited Two-Year Product Warranty (in brackets are the equivalent international standards). • EN 60950 (IEC60950) – Product Safety Belkin Corporation warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for its warranty period. If a defect is discovered, Belkin will, at its option, repair or replace the product at no charge provided it is returned during t
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belkin.com Belkin Corporation 501 West Walnut Street Compton • CA • 90220 • USA Tel: 310.898.1100 Fax: 310.898.1111 Belkin Components, Ltd. Express Business Park • Shipton Way Rushden • NN10 6GL • United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1933 35 2000 Fax: +44 (0) 1933 31 2000 Belkin, Ltd. 7 Bowen Crescent • West Gosford NSW 2250 • Australia Tel: +61 (0) 2 4372 8600 Fax: +61 (0) 2 4372 8603 Belkin Tech Support US: 310.898.1100 ext. 2263 800.223.5546 ext. 2263 Europe: 00 800 223 55 460 Australia: 1800 666 040
