ACTiSYS ACT-100M Network Card User Manual
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1. 2003 10 Copyright ACTISYS Corporation 1999 2003 All Rights Reserved ACTiSYS Corp IR Printer Adapter IR100M 100M 100MP IR100M IR100M IR Head 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 2 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 O 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 E 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 functi2. 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 Release 3 2 December 9 2003 5
3. 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 def
4. 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 e An infrared port which is compliant IrDA 1 0 e 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 Ifa printer states to support DOS it complies Centronics protocol Release 3 2 December 9 2003 9 Copyright ACTISYS Corporation 1999 2003 All Rights Reserved ACTiSYS Corp IR Printer Adapter IR100M 100M 100MP SETUP IR100M IR100M p Figure 4 Connection Diagram with Passing Thru IR100MP Figure 5 Connection Diagram without Passing Thru Release 3 2 December 9
5. 03 2 Copyright ACTISYS Corporation 1999 2003 All Rights Reserved ACTiSYS Corp IR Printer Adapter IR100M 100M 100MP 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 7771 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 an
6. ACTiSYS Corp IR Printer Adapter IR100M 100M 100MP ACTIS YS ACT IR7100M 100M 100MP IrDA Printer Adapter User s Manual IR 100MB 4 IR 100M ACTISYS Corp 48511 Warm Springs Blvd Suite 206 Fremont CA 94539 USA TEL 510 490 8024 FAX 510 623 7268 E Mail irda support actisys com Web www actisys com ara T i ae f 4 Er i E i E y oad 7 E a a IrReady PEC MD PR A RE Release 3 2 December 9 2003 1 Copyright ACTISYS Corporation 1999 2003 All Rights Reserved ACTiSYS Corp IR Printer Adapter IR100M 100M 100MP F VCCI mbplian men 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 instal
7. Copyright ACTISYS Corporation 1999 2003 All Rights Reserved ACTiSYS Corp IR Printer Adapter IR100M 100M 100MP LED Indicator Figure 1 ACT IR100M ACT IR100M LED Status Definition Name Status Meanings _ _____ __ _ Before Detecting IR Device Blink Slowly IR Signal Detected IR Communicating Release 3 2 December 9 2003 6 Copyright ACTiSYS Corporation 1999 2003 All Rights Reserved ACTiSYS Corp IR Printer Adapter IR100M 100M 100MP _ACT IR100M Figure 2 ACT IR100M ACT IR100M LEDs Definition Power LED red Parallel LED green On or Blink fast Printing through the infrared port Infrared LED green Stand by for transmission Release 3 2 December 9 2003 7 Copyright ACTiSYS Corporation 1999 2003 All Rights Reserved ACTiSYS Corp IR Printer Adapter IR100M 100M 100MP ACT IR100MP IR Head LED Indicator Figure 3 ACT IR100MP ACT IR100MP LED Status Definition Meanings o O Before Detecting IR Device Blink Slowly IR Signal Detected IR Communicating Release 3 2 December 9 2003 8 Copyright ACTiSYS Corporation 1999 2003 All Rights Reserved ACTiSYS Corp IR Printer Adapter IR100M 100M 100MP PARTS CHECK LIST When you unpack the package the following items should be found Floppy Disk User s manual amp Win95Driver IR220L Dongle Built in IrDA Port Built in IrDA Port SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS To use ACT IR100M IR100M IR100MP
8. OmmW x 100mmL x 20mmH 68mmW x 80mmL x 25mmH 6 8 oz 193 gr 6 9 oz 197 gr 6 6 oz 188 gr Printer Adaptor Only Printer Adaptor Only Printer Adaptor Only DB9 Male Connector on IR100MB DB9 Female Connector on IR220L AC 120V 50 60Hz with AC AC 120V 50 60Hz with AC adapter 7 5V DC 300mA adapter 7 5V DC 300mA Power supplied by Parallel Port AC adapter for spec of other AC adapter for spec of other 3 3V DC 100mA countries also available countries also available Release 3 2 December 9 2003 15 Copyright ACTiSYS Corporation 1999 2003 All Rights Reserved ACTiSYS Corp IR Printer Adapter IR100M 100M 100MP 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
9. P Trouble Shooting Table When try to print from Be sure your mobile device s infrared port is activated my mobile device the Be sure the IR100MP s eye is aligned well with your mobile eye LED is not on Be sure there is no obstruction between two eyes Be sure the distance between two eyes met the infrared requirements When try to print from Check if your printing software is on the Actisys recommend software list If my mobile device the not contact Actisys technical support LED flashes or on but Be sure the printing port is set to infrared nothing prints out or the Be sure the printer settings are correct printout is not readable ACT IR100M Trouble Shooting Table When try to print from Be sure AC adapter has firmly connected to IR100M my desktop PC nothing Be sure the cable between your desktop and IR100M is firmly connected prints out pass through 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 try to print from Be sure AC adapter has firmly connected to IR100M my mobile device the Be sure your mobile device s infrared port is activated LED is not on 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 try to print from Check if your printing s
10. ects 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 Release 3 2 December 9 2003 16 Copyright ACTiSYS Corporation 1999 2003 All Rights Reserved ACTiSYS Corp IR Printer Adapter IR100M 100M 100MP CONTACT INFORMATION ae OV NTS ZG The Wireless Infra red Expert be N S IrDA Protocol Software For Portable Devices gt IrDA Test Software For Hardware Systems a e IrDA Printer And Computer Adapters i IR100M 1000M ACTiSYS Corporation 48511 Warm Springs Blvd Suite 206 Fremont CA 94539 USA TEL 510 490 8024 FAX 510 623 7268 E Mail Web Release 3 2 December 9 2003 17 Copyright ACTISYS Corporation 1999 2003 All Rights Reserved
11. lation 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 2 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 their Respective corporations Release 3 2 December 9 20
12. oftware is on the Actisys recommend software list If my mobile device the not contact Actisys technical support LED flashes or on but Be sure the printing port is set to infrared nothing prints out or the Be sure the printer settings are correct printout is not readable Release 3 2 December 9 2003 13 Copyright ACTiSYS Corporation 1999 2003 All Rights Reserved ACTISYS Corp IR Printer Adapter IR100M 100M 100MP ACT IR100M Trouble Shooting Table IF your IR100M version is v2 2 or below you MUST follow the power sequence Solution The power LED is not on When try to print from my desktop PC the parallel port LED does not flash or on at all nothing prints out When try to print from my desktop PC the parallel port LED flashes or on but nothing prints out or the printout is not readable When try to print from my mobile device the infrared port LED does not flash at all When try to print from my mobile device the infrared port LED flashes but nothing prints out or the printout is not readable Be sure there is 110V AC power supply to your wall outlet Be sure AC adapter is firmly plugged in the wall outlet Be sure AC adapter s output is 7 5V 12V inside positive Be sure AC adapter is firmly attached 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
13. on 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 Release 3 2 December 9 2003 11 Copyright ACTISYS Corporation 1999 2003 All Rights Reserved ACTiSYS Corp IR Printer Adapter IR100M 100M 100MP 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 Release 3 2 December 9 2003 Copyright ACTISYS Corporation 1999 2003 All Rights Reserved ACTiSYS Corp IR Printer Adapter IR100M 100M 100MP 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 IR100M
14. sure your printer power is ON Be sure your printer settings are correct 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 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 there is no conflict between the infrared and other devices Be sure the printer settings are correct If the problems exist please contact ACTISYS technical support Release 3 2 December 9 2003 Copyright ACTISYS Corporation 1999 2003 All Rights Reserved ACTiSYS Corp IR Printer Adapter IR100M 100M 100MP 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 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F IR100M IR100MP 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 12 68 W x 3 15 L x 1 H 6
15. y 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 irda info actisys com for printer models working with IR100M but not listed in the above compatibility list Release 3 2 December 9 2003 3 Copyright ACTISYS Corporation 1999 2003 All Rights Reserved ACTiSYS Corp IR Printer Adapter IR100M 100M 100MP TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION cm A AREA TER ATA AAA RAE A inca 5 PARTS CHECK LIS Lead 9 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 000 it 9 SETUP id AA EE AE A 10 TROUBLE SHOOTING AND COMPATIBLE PRINTERS LIST oonncccoconononnncccccncncccconncnnocccccccccccccccccccccconocacono 13 SPECIFICATIONS ia a A A A a A ao 15 WARRANTY INE OMIA DION scsi 16 CONTACT INFORMATION 00 ti A A AAA A 17 Release 3 2 December 9 2003 4 Copyright ACTISYS Corporation 1999 2003 All Rights Reserved ACTiSYS Corp IR Printer Adapter IR100M 100M 100MP INTRODUCTION
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