ACTiSYS ACT-100M User manual

ACTiSYS Corp. IR Printer Adapter IR100M+/100M/100MP
ACT-IR100M+/100M/100MP
IrDA Printer Adapter
User’s Manual
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IR-100M
ACTiSYS Corp.
48511 Warm Springs Blvd, Suite 206
Fremont, CA 94539, USA
TEL: [phone], FAX: [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web: www.actisys.com
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FCC & VCCI Compliance Statement
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.
WARNING-FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user authority to operate
this equipment
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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:
-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for helps.
This equipment is in the 2nd Class category (information equipment to be used in a residential
area there to) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council For
Interference by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at
preventing radio interference in such residential area.
When used near a radio or TV receiver, it may become the cause of radio interference. Read
the instructions for correct handling.
NOTE: Must be used with shielded cable only.
FOR YOU RECORDS
For your assistance in reporting this product in case of loss or theft, please record the model
and serial number which are located on the bottom of the case. Please retain this information.
Model Number Serial Number
Date of Purchase Place of Purchase
All indicated copyrights and trademarks in the following pages are copyrights and trademarks o
f
their
Respective corporations.
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IMPORTANT – COMPATIBILITY
We appreciate all of our honorable users of this product will read this compatibility list carefully.
Known Compatible Printer Model List
HP LaserJet: 6P, 6MP, 5P, 5MP, 4L, 5L, 2300
HP OfficeJet: K80
HP DeskJet: 5xx series, 648C, 842C, 932C, 935C, 950C, 952C, 960Cse, 970Cse, 3820
CANON 4300, 4400, S400, S600
EPSON Stylus Color Series: 440, 600, 670, 760, 777, 777I, 780, 880, 1285, 880I, 980
EPSON Stylus Photo 2000P
Brother MFC4350
Xerox Work Center Series: 450CP
Known Incompatible Printer Model List
Most Multiple Function Printers
Most Network Printers
Lexmark, Compaq Printers
Canon BJC 2xxx Printers
IR100M series (IR100/100M/100M+/100MP) is generally compatible with most parallel printer models.
However, some latest models that are not backward compatible with ASCII or DOS-print commands may
not be compatible. You should check our listed compatible models before purchasing.
IR100M series is generally not compatible with multi-function printer (MFP) which requires two way
communication between printer and PC/PDA. IR100M adapter does provide two-way-communication
capability and its returned signals are received but dropped by O.S. and therefore, not compatible with
MFP. However, there are exceptions, such as Brother MFC4350 and other brands/models."
IR100M series compatible with any interface of IEEE 1284 Type B. If printer is equipped with 2 interfaces,
ONLY 1 interface could work each at time, both interfaces don’t work simultaneously.
When your Printer connected to an USB port, the Parallel port will not work and vice versa. If you want
printing from parallel port, you will need to turn off the power of printer then the printing session will
change from USB port to parallel port. Please make sure that, you turn on/off the power every time when
you intend to change the interface.
Please check our website : http://www.actisys.com/compatibility.html for the latest updating of
compatibility.
We also appreciate if you will e-mail us at [email protected] for printer models working with IR100M
but not listed in the above compatibility list.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................................................5
PARTS CHECK LIST ................................................................................................................................................9
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.....................................................................................................................................9
SETUP ........................................................................................................................................................................10
TROUBLE SHOOTING AND COMPATIBLE PRINTERS LIST......................................................................13
SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................................................................15
WARRANTY INFOMATION .................................................................................................................................16
CONTACT INFORMATION ..................................................................................................................................17
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INTRODUCTION
The ACT-IR100M+ is the only Two-in-One IrDA parallel printer adapter that allows a mobile device to
print directly via infrared. A mobile device user can print out via infrared port and he can also print out via
parallel port from desktop PC. ACT-IR100M+ consists of a detachable serial IrDA adapter ACT-IR220L+
and a parallel adapter ACT-IR100MB. You can use the serial IrDA adapter ACT-IR220L+ alone for IR
wireless data transfer from IrDA mobile devices to PC. Or you use ACT-IR220L+ and ACT-IR100MB
together for IR printing from your mobile device. In this manual, we focus on the usage of IR printing
function. For IR wireless data transfer, please see the IR220L+ user manual.
The ACT-IR100M is another Actisys IrDA parallel printer adapter that allows a mobile device to print
directly via infrared. It features an integrated IR head and adapter body.
The ACT-IR100MP is a newly designed Actisys IrDA parallel printer adapter that allows a mobile device
to print directly via infrared. It features an integrated IR head and adapter body without external power
supply. Small in size and light in weight make it more convenient for traveling users.
The ACT-IR100M+/IR100M is compliant with the Infrared Data Association (IrDA) specifications and
works with IrDA compliant PCs running Windows 95/98/2000/ME/XP, Palm OS 3.2 or above and
Windows CE 3.0 or above. It has an infrared data transmission rate of up to 115.2K bits per second.
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Figure 1 : ACT-IR100M+
ACT-IR100MB
LED Indicator
DB36 DB36
LED Indicator
ACT-IR220L+
DB9
DB9
IR Port
AC Adapter
ACT-IR100M+ LED Status Definition
Name Status Meanings
Off Before Detecting IR Device
Blink Slowly IR Signal Detected
LED
On IR Communicating
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ACT-IR100M
AC Adapter
LED Indicator IR Port
DB36 DB36
IR Head
Figure 2 : ACT-IR100M
ACT-IR100M LEDs Definition
Name Status Meanings
Power LED (red) On Power on
Parallel LED (green) On or Blink fast Printing through the infrared port
Infrared LED (green) Blink Stand-by for transmission
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Figure 3: ACT-IR100MP
ACT-IR100MP LED Status Definition
Name Status Meanings
Off Before Detecting IR Device
Blink Slowly IR Signal Detected
LED
On IR Communicating
Figure 3 : ACT-IR100MP
ACT-IR100MP
LED Indicator
DB3
IR Head
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PARTS CHECK LIST
When you unpack the package, the following items should be found.
IR100M IR100MB IR100M+ IR100MP
Print Adaptor ◎◎◎◎
Floppy Disk
User’s manual &
Win95Driver
◎◎◎◎
IR220L+ Dongle Built-in IrDA Port ◎Built-in IrDA Port
AC Adaptor ◎◎◎
User Guide (Booklet) ◎◎◎◎
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
To use ACT-IR100M+/IR100M/IR100MP, you MUST meet the following requirements.
Your PC which use passing through:
• A Centronics parallel port.
• A cable connecting your PC Centronics port and IR100M+/IR100M/IR100MP Centronics 36F port.
• A printer which is within ACTiSYS IR100M+/IR100M/IR100MP compatibility list.
• Proper printing software and proper printer driver on your PC.
• Window 95/98/Me/2000/XP.
• 110V/220 AC electrical outlets ACT-IR100M+ or ACT-IR100M.
Your Mobile Device which use infrared:
• An infrared port which is compliant IrDA 1.0.
• A printer which is on ACTiSYS IR100M+/IR100M/IR100MP compatibility list.
• Proper printing software and proper printer driver on your mobile device. We recommend
ACTiPrintCE for Window CE and ACTiPrintPalm for Palm OS.
• Windows CE 3.0 or above if your mobile device’s OS is Window CE.
• Palm OS 3.2 or above if your mobile device’s OS is Palm OS
• Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP if you mobile device is Laptop PC
• 110V/220V AC if ACT-IR100M+ or ACT-IR100M.
A Parallel Printer which is compliant with Centronics protocol and Centronics-B (DB36) connector.
Note: If a printer states to support DOS, it complies Centronics protocol.
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SETUP
IR100M/IR100M+
DB25F Printer Port CEN36F Port
IR Head
Figure 4: Connection Diagram with Passing Thru
IR100MP
CEN36F Port
IR Head
Figure 5: Connection Diagram without Passing Thru
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IR100M/IR100M+
IR Head
30°
Maximum
100cm
IR Port
30°
Figure 6. Align Diagram
Setting Up Your Printer/IR100M+/IR100M/IR100MP/PC (If you use the pass through function)
1. Turn Off both your computer and printer.
2. Connect ACT-IR220L+ to ACT-IR100M+ only if you have IR100M+.
3. Connect your printer and ACT-IR100M+/IR100M/IR100MP.
4. Connect your ACT-IR100M+/IR100M/IR100MP and PC by printer cable ( If you use the pass
through function)
5. Plug the AC adapter to the electrical outlet if external power supply need.
6. Plug the AC adapter to IR100M+/IR100M. The red LED on IR100M will be on, but the LED on
IR100MB is still off.
7. Turn on your printer.
8. Add a new printer on Printers, set the Local Printer/LPT1 and choose proper printer driver (if
you use pass through). For details, see Windows Printer Setting.
9. Print by Windows application’s Print (pass through). The parallel LED on the top of IR100M will
flash. If not, see Troubleshooting.
10. Turn on your mobile device.
11. Activate the infrared if necessary. For details, see mobile device manual.
12. Install proper printing software. We recommend ACTiPrintCE if your mobile device’s OS is
Windows CE 3.0 or above or ACTiPrintPalm if your mobile device’s OS is Palm OS 3.2 or above.
If your mobile device is a PC with Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP, you can use the application’s
print function. For details about how to install the printing software, see specific application
manual.
13. Set your printer setting. Set port/Infrared or virtual infrared port LPT3 and choose proper
printer driver. Different mobile devices or printing software have different methods. For detail,
see the printing software manual or Windows Printer Setting (Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP
device).
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14. Align your mobile device infrared eye with IR100M+/IR100M/IR100MP IR Head (see figure 3).
The LED on IR100M+/IR100MP will flash slowly. Or the Infrared LED on the top of IR100M will
flash.
15. Choose Print, the LED on IR100M+/IR100MP will be on and printer begin to print out. Or the
parallel LED on the top of IR100M will flash and printer beginning to print out. If not, see Trouble
Shooting.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING AND COMPATIBLE PRINTERS LIST
For help on general and miscellaneous problems you may be experiencing with your printing, refer to the
following pages for possible solutions. Look up your problem and try the solution.
Note: Please Check your printer is on the IR-100M+/IR100M/IR100MP compatibility list first. If not,
contact Actisys technical support.
ACT-IR100MP Trouble Shooting Table
Problem Solution
When I try to print from
my mobile device, the
LED is not on.
Be sure your mobile device’s infrared port is activated.
Be sure the IR100MP’s eye is aligned well with your mobile eye.
Be sure there is no obstruction between two eyes.
Be sure the distance between two eyes met the infrared requirements.
When I try to print from
my mobile device, the
LED flashes or on, but
nothing prints out or the
printout is not readable.
Check if your printing software is on the Actisys recommend software list. If
not, contact Actisys technical support.
Be sure the printing port is set to infrared.
Be sure the printer settings are correct.
ACT-IR100M+ Trouble Shooting Table
Problem Solution
When I try to print from
my desktop PC, nothing
prints out (pass through).
Be sure AC adapter has firmly connected to IR100M+.
Be sure the cable between your desktop and IR100M is firmly connected.
Be sure IR100M+ is firmly attached to printer.
Be sure your PC printing set to parallel port.
Be sure your printer power is ON.
Be sure your printer settings are correct.
When I try to print from
my mobile device, the
LED is not on.
Be sure AC adapter has firmly connected to IR100M+.
Be sure your mobile device’s infrared port is activated.
Be sure the IR100M’s eye is aligned well with your mobile eye.
Be sure there is no obstruction between two eyes.
Be sure the distance between two eyes meet the infrared requirements.
When I try to print from
my mobile device, the
LED flashes or on, but
nothing prints out or the
printout is not readable.
Check if your printing software is on the Actisys recommend software list. If
not, contact Actisys technical support.
Be sure the printing port is set to infrared.
Be sure the printer settings are correct.
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ACT-IR100M Trouble Shooting Table
IF your IR100M version is v2.2 or below, you MUST follow the power sequence.
Problem Solution
The power LED is not on. 1 Be sure there is 110V AC power supply to your wall outlet.
2 Be sure AC adapter is firmly plugged in the wall outlet.
3 Be sure AC adapter’s output is 7.5V ~ 12V inside positive.
4 Be sure AC adapter is firmly attached to IR100M.
When I try to print from
my desktop PC, the
parallel port LED does
not flash or on at all,
nothing prints out
1 Be sure the cable between your desktop and IR100M is firmly
connected.
2 Be sure IR100M is firmly attached to printer.
3 Be sure your PC printing set to parallel port.
When I try to print from
my desktop PC, the
parallel port LED flashes
or on, but nothing prints
out or the printout is not
readable.
1 Be sure your printer power is ON.
2 Be sure your printer settings are correct.
When I try to print from
my mobile device, the
infrared port LED does
not flash at all.
1 Be sure your mobile device’s infrared port is activated.
2 Be sure the IR100M’s eye is aligned well with your mobile eye.
3 Be sure there is no obstruction between two eyes.
4 Be sure the distance between two eyes meet the infrared requirements.
When I try to print from
my mobile device, the
infrared port LED flashes,
but nothing prints out or
the printout is not
readable.
1 Check if your printing software is on the Actisys recommend software
list. If not, contact Actisys technical support.
2 Be sure the printing port is set to infrared.
3 Be sure there is no conflict between the infrared and other devices.
4 Be sure the printer settings are correct.
If the problems exist, please contact ACTiSYS technical support.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Model: ACT-IR100M+/100M/100MP
Carrier: Infrared radiation (peak wavelength: 850 to 1050 nm)
IrDA SIR Transmission Speed: 9.6, 19.2, 38.4, 57.6, 115.2K bps
Parity Bit: None
Data: 8 bit
Stop Bit: 1 bit
Error Check: CRC
Parallel Interface: Centronics 36F/36M Cable to Parallel Printer.
DB 25M/Centronics 36M Cable to PC Parallel Port.
Power Consumption: 0.30W During Printing
Operating Temperature: 0
oC to 40oC (32oF to 104oF)
IR100M+ IR100M IR100MP
Dimension
2.68” (W) x 3.15” (L) x 1” (H)
(68mmW x 80mmL x 25mmH)
Cable (IR220L+)5’11” (180cm)
2.36” (W) x 3.94” (L) x 0.79” (H)
(60mmW x 100mmL x 20mmH)
2.68” (W) x 3.15” (L) x 1” (H)
(68mmW x 80mmL x 25mmH)
Weight 6.8 oz (193 gr.)
(Printer Adaptor Only)
6.9 oz (197 gr.)
(Printer Adaptor Only)
6.6 oz (188 gr.)
(Printer Adaptor Only)
Serial
Interface
DB9 Male Connector on
IR100MB DB9 Female
Connector on IR220L+
Power
Source
AC 120V 50/60Hz with AC
adapter. 7.5V DC, 300mA
(AC adapter for spec. of other
countries also available)
AC 120V 50/60Hz with AC
adapter. 7.5V DC, 300mA
(AC adapter for spec. of other
countries also available)
Power supplied by Parallel Port.
3.3V DC, 100mA
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WARRANTY INFOMATION
THE FOLLOWING WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
ACTiSYS Corporation warrants to the first consumer purchaser, for a period of 1 year from the date of
purchase, that this wireless interface (The Product? Will be free from defective workmanship and
materials, and agrees that it will, at its option, either repair the defect or replace the defective Product or
part thereof at no charge to the purchaser for parts or for labor.
This warranty does not apply to any appearance items of the Product, any consumable items such as
paper, ink ribbon, or batteries supplied with the Product, or to any equipment or any hardware,
software, firmware, or peripheral other than the Product. This warranty does not apply to any Product
the exterior of which has been damaged or defected, which has been subjected to misuse, abnormal
service or handling, or which has been altered or modified in design, construction or interfacing.
Tampering With Label Voids Warranty.
In order to enforce the rights under this limited warranty, the purchaser should mail, ship, or carry the
Product, together with proof of purchase, to ACTiSYS .
The limited warranty described above is in addition to whatever implied warranties may be granted to
purchasers by law. To the extent permitted by applicable law, ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES
INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT ABILITY AND FITNESS FOR USE ARE LIMITED TO
A PERIOD OF 1 YEAR FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE. Some states do not allow limitations on
how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
Neither the sales personnel of the seller nor any other person is authorized to make any warranties other
than those described above, or to extend the duration of any warranties beyond the time period
described above on behalf of ACTiSYS Corporation.
The warranties described above shall be the sole and exclusive remedy available to the purchaser.
Correction of defects, in the manner and for the period of time described above, shall constitute full
satisfaction of all claims, whether based on contract, negligence, strict liability or otherwise. In no event
shall ACTiSYS Corporation be liable or in any way responsible, for any damages or defects in the
Product which were caused by repairs or attempted repairs performed by anyone other than ACTiSYS
technician. Nor shall ACTiSYS Corporation be liable or in any way responsible for any incidental or
consequential economic or property damage. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
ACTiSYS Corporation.
48511 Warm Springs Blvd, Suite 206
Fremont, CA 94539, USA
TEL: [phone], FAX: [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web: www.actisys.com