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Bluetooth™USB Printer Adapter
Connect to your USB printer wirelessly from your PDA or notebook
Adaptateur pour imprimante USB Bluetooth™
Imprimez sur vos imprimantes USB grâce à la technologie sans fil Bluetooth
Bluetooth™Adapter für USB-Drucker
Kabellose Verbindung für PDAs und Notebooks zu einem USB-Drucker
Bluetooth™USB Printeradapter
Breng een draadloze verbinding tot stand tussen uw USB-printer en uw PDA of notebook
Adaptador para impresora USB Bluetooth™
Conecte con su impresora USB de forma inalámbrica desde su PDA u ordenador portátil
Adattatore Bluetooth™per stampante USB
Da collegare alla propria stampante dotata di interfaccia USB in
modalità wireless da un PDA o un notebook
User Manual
Manuel de l’utilisateur
Benutzerhandbuch
Handleiding
Manual del usuario
Manuale d’uso
F8T031
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Bluetooth
™
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
PDA Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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OVERVIEW
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Product Features
The Bluetooth USB Printer Adapter is compliant with Bluetooth standard version 1.1
and provides:
• Compliance with Bluetooth specification v1.1 devices
• Support of USB 1.1-compliant printers*
• Operating distance of up to 100 meters
• Compact design
• Support for data rates up to 721Kbps
• Hardcopy Cable Replacement and Serial Port Profiles
*Multifunctional printers will not operate when used with this Adapter
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Bluetooth USB Printer Adapter from
Belkin. This breakthrough Adapter adds Bluetooth technology to your existing USB
printer, allowing it to connect with all devices enabled with Bluetooth v1.1 technology.
Wirelessly print from your PDA, desktop, or laptop computer via Bluetooth technology.
Please be sure to review this User Manual carefully to ensure that you take advantage
of all the features and capabilities of your new Bluetooth USB Printer Adapter.
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Supported Profiles
The services supported by your Bluetooth USB Printer Adapter are defined as “Profiles”.
Available Profiles include:
• Generic Access
• Service Discovery
• Serial Port
• Hardcopy Cable Replacement
System Requirements
• PDA or PC enabled with Bluetooth technology
• Serial Port or Hardcopy Cable Replacement Profile support
• USB v1.1-compliant printer
Package Contents
• Bluetooth USB Printer Adapter
• User Manual
• Quick Installation Guide
• Registration Card
OVERVIEW
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OVERVIEW
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LEDs
Bluetooth LED (Blue)
On/Blinking: Bluetooth device is connected to the Adapter
Off: No Bluetooth devices are connected to the Adapter
USB LED (Amber)
Fast Blinking: No printer detected
Slow Blinking: Printer detected
LED:
USB LED:
Bluetooth
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Specifications
Bluetooth Compliance Version 1.1
Compatible to Bluetooth
SPP and HCRP Profile
Physical Interface: USB v1.1-compliant,
A-type
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
indoors
Antenna: Integrated
LED: Bluetooth Activity,
USB Status
Dimensions: 81 (W) x 81 (L) x 26mm (H)
Weight: 108g
Operating Temp: 0 to 50 degrees Celsius
Storage Temp: 10 to 70 degrees Celsius
Humidity: 5~90% non-condensing
Supported Profiles: GAP, SDP, HCRP, Serial
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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HARDWARE INSTALLATION
Connecting Via Serial Port Profile
The method of connecting to the printer described below is for use of the Serial Port
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. Choose Bluetooth from the menu bar.
Click “Search for devices”. The “Belkin
USB Printer” icon should appear.
3. Double-click on the icon. You should
see “Discovering Services”. Icons will
appear symbolizing the services your
device offers.
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Installing the USB Printer
Please do not connect any devices other than a USB printer directly to the USB port of
the Adapter.
1. With the printer powered off, connect one end of a standard USB cable to the USB
B-type connector of your USB printer and connect the other end to the USB type A
printer connector on the Adapter.
Note: You must have the printer driver installed in each computer you wish to print from
prior to use. Go to the Control Panel in Windows and open the “Printers” folder. Select
“Add a Printer” and choose a “Local Printer” (not network printer or USB printer). Then
select the “Bluetooth Port” as its’ port.
2. Connect the included power adapter into an available power outlet. Attach the barrel
plug into the power jack of the Adapter. You should see the Bluetooth and USB LED
blink rapidly for three seconds and then the USB (Amber) LED will remain blinking.
3. Power on the connected USB printer.
Your Bluetooth USB Printer Adapter is now installed and ready for use.
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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]”
icon first to make a connection, unless you set
the printer you created above to be your
default printer. In that case, the PC stack will
automatically send the print job via virtual
COM port.
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4. Double-click on the “Virtual Printer” icon.
5. A connection via Serial Port Profile over
the virtual COM port will be created. This
is usually “COM3” or “COM4” but can be
configured to another port. Make note of
the COM port for your specific application.
6. Go to Control Panel in Windows and open
the “Printers” folder.
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4. Double-click on the “Hardcopy Cable
Replacement” icon.
5. You will be prompted to add a printer.
Click “OK”.
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Connecting Via Hardcopy Replacement Profile
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. Choose “Bluetooth” from the menu bar.
Click “Search for devices”. The “Belkin
USB Printer” icon should appear.
3. Double-click on the icon. You should
see “Discovering Services”. Icons will
appear symbolizing the services your
device offers.
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
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PDA SETUP
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PrintBoy Installation Instructions for Pocket PC and Palm OS
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 wireless technology running Microsoft
Pocket PC 2002 or 2003
• A USB printer
• A Bluetooth Wireless USB Printer Adapter from Belkin
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6. The “Add Printer Wizard” will appear. Select the printer from the list or browse for
the printer connected to your Adapter.
7. Follow the wizard to complete the printer installation.
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