Epson C1200BT User's Guide PDF

Users Guide

BluetoothTM Print Adapter

from EPSON

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Copyright 2002 by Epson America, Inc. CPD-13629 2/02

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Contents

Welcome 1 PDA System Requirements 2 Laptop System Requirements 2

Setting Up the Print Adapter 3 Before You Begin 3 Connecting the Print Adapter 4 Checking the Connection to the Printer 5

Using a Palm PDA 7 Installing the Software 7 Sending Your First Print Job 8

Using a Pocket PC 11 Installing the Software 11 Sending Your First Print Job 12

Using a Laptop 17 Adding a Virtual COM Port 17 Configuring the Printer Driver 17 Printing 19

Problem Solving 21 Where to Get Help 21

Notices 23 FCC Compliance Statement 23 Declaration of Conformity 23 Regulatory Information 24

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Welcome!

The BluetoothTM Print Adapter from EPSON lets you print to many popular EPSON printers from your Bluetooth-enabled PDA or laptop computer without using a cable.

The print adapter supports printing to the following printers from the following devices:

EPSON Stylus C80 PalmTM PDAs, Pocket PCs, and laptops

EPSON Stylus C60 Pocket PCs and laptops

EPSON Stylus Photo 820 Pocket PCs and laptops

EPSON Stylus Photo 890 Pocket PCs and laptops

EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 Pocket PCs and laptops

The print adapter may support additional EPSON printers and other devices, such as Bluetooth-enabled cell phones. All devices must support the Bluetooth Serial Port Profile, Object Push Profile, or LAN Access Profile. Visit EPSON Support at http://support.epson.com for the latest information on supported printers and devices.

The print adapter only supports EPSON printers.

EPSON printer with Bluetooth Print Adapter

Bluetooth-enabled PDA

Bluetooth-enabled laptop computer

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This manual provides instructions for setting up the print adapter, installing the Bluetooth printing software to your Bluetooth device, and printing. For information on setting up your printer or installing the printer driver, see your printer documentation.

For best results, print text and low-resolution graphics with your print adapter. Because of the speed limitations of Bluetooth wireless communications, high-resolution graphics and photographs may require significant time to print.

PDA System Requirements

Palm m125, m500, m505, or i705 with a Bluetooth SDIO card running OS 4.0 or later, or

Bluetooth-enabled Pocket PC, including the Compaq iPAQTM with CompactFlash sled and built-in Bluetooth capabilities; Compaq iPAQ with the SocketTM Bluetooth Card; and Casio E-125 with the Socket Bluetooth Card

Microsoft Windows compatible PC running Windows XP, Me, 2000, 98, 95, or NT 4.0, with a Pentium or better processor, 133 MHz or faster

CD-ROM or DVD drive and 10MB of free hard disk space to install the software

Laptop System Requirements

Microsoft Windows compatible PC running Windows XP, Me, 2000, 98, 95, or NT 4.0, with a Pentium or better processor, 133 MHz or faster

At least 64MB of RAM

TROY WindPort PCMCIA card

Although other Bluetooth PCMCIA cards may work with the print adapter, EPSON recommends that you use the TROY WindPort card for best results.

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Setting Up the Print Adapter

The print adapter connects to your printers parallel port. At the same time as your printer is connected to the print adapter, you can connect it to your computer with a USB cable.

Before You Begin

In addition to this Users Guide, make sure you have the following:

Bluetooth Print Adapter (Model C1200BT)

Power supply

Bluetooth Software and Utilities CD-ROM

Observe these guidelines to reduce static discharge when you handle the print adapter:

Make sure that you are adequately grounded by touching a bare metal part of the printer while connecting the print adapter.

To reduce static charge buildup, avoid moving around too much and, if possible, avoid working on a carpeted area.

Its a good idea to make sure your EPSON printer and your computer, Pocket PC, or Palm PDA are working before you begin.

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Connecting the Print Adapter

Follow these steps to connect the print adapter to your printer:

1. Make sure that the printer is turned off.

2. Plug the print adapter into the printers parallel port, as shown.

3. Turn on the printer.

4. Connect the power supply to the print adapter, as shown. Then plug the power supply into an electrical outlet.

The green light on the print adapter flashes for a few seconds and then goes out. If the green light flashes continuously in a regular pattern, unplug the power supply and plug it in again. If the problem persists, contact EPSON.

Connection light (green)

Test button Activity light (yellow)

Parallel port

Power supply

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Checking the Connection to the Printer

Make sure that both the print adapter and the printer are turned on, then press the test button on the print adapter for one second to print a test page. If the test page fails to print, try the following:

Make sure the print adapter is securely connected to the printers parallel port.

Make sure the printer is working and is not out of ink or paper.

Unplug the print adapter, plug it back in, and try printing the test page again.

If you cannot print a test page, contact EPSON as described on page 22.

When a Bluetooth device makes a connection to the print adapter, the print adapters green light remains on. The yellow light flashes whenever data is transmitted.

Because the print adapter does not support the EPSON Status Monitor, you wont be able to obtain print job status.

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Using a Palm PDA

With the Bluetooth Print Adapter from EPSON, you can use your Palm PDA to print to the EPSON Stylus C80 printer.

This chapter explains how to install the software on the CD-ROM that came with your print adapter and send your first print job. The steps for subsequent print jobs are similar, but you wont have to select a printer.

Installing the Software

Follow these steps to install the Bluetooth printing software to your Palm PDA:

1. Connect your Palm PDA to your computer.

2. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the print adapter in your computers drive.

3. Double-click the Palm Desktop icon on your Windows desktop, and then click Install.

4. On the Install Tool window, click Add, then browse to your CD-ROM.

5. Double-click the Palm folder to open it.

6. Select BtPrintV13r63C80 and click Open.

7. Follow the instructions on your computer screen to complete installation of the software.

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Sending Your First Print Job

Before you begin, make sure your Bluetooth SDIO card is installed in your Palm PDA.

Follow these steps to send your first print job:

1. Tap the BTPrint C80 icon on your PDAs main screen.

2. Tap the icon of the program you want to print from.

3. Tap the Menu icon in the lower left corner of your PDAs graffiti area. You see a drop-down menu similar to the one below.

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4. Tap BtPrint. You see this screen:

5. Tap Select Printer.

6. If a printer appears in the list on the next screen, go to step 7.

If no printer appears, tap Find More. You briefly see the message Searching for Bluetooth Devices.

7. Select Stylus C80_xxxxxx ( where xxxxxx indicates the last six digits in the printers MAC address). Then tap OK.

8. Change any print options you want to, and tap OK to begin printing.

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Using a Pocket PC

You can use your Pocket PC to print to the following printers: EPSON Stylus C60, EPSON Stylus C80 (black and white printing only), EPSON Stylus Photo 820, EPSON Stylus Photo 890, and EPSON Stylus Photo 1280.

This chapter explains how to install the software on the CD-ROM that came with your print adapter and send your first print job. The steps for sending subsequent print jobs are similar, but you wont have to choose a printer unless you want to change it.

Installing the Software

Follow these steps to install the Bluetooth printing software to your Pocket PC:

1. Connect your Pocket PC to your computer.

2. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the print adapter in your computers drive.

3. Open your CD-ROM window if it doesnt open automatically.

4. Double-click the PocketPC folder.

5. Double-click PrintPocketCE_Install.

6. Follow the instructions on your computer screen to accept the license agreement and install the software.

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Sending Your First Print Job

Follow the steps below to print for the first time from a Pocket PC with built-in Bluetooth capabilities.

You can also print from a Pocket PC with the Socket Bluetooth Card. Visit the Socket web site at http://www.socketcom.com and select the Bluetooth Connection Kit as your product. Then follow the instructions in the on-screenUsers Guide to connect to the printer and print.

1. Start the Compaq Bluetooth Manager and click Search.

2. When Bluetooth Manager locates your printer, select it and click Save. The printer shows up as the printer name followed by the last six digits of the MAC address.

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Click here

3. Select which groups, if any, you want to save the printer to and click OK.

4. On the next screen, click OK in the upper right side of the screen.

5. Click the printer icon in the All Devices screen.

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6. In the Device Information screen, select Actions and then select Connect to P1.

7. When youve successfully connected to the printer, start PrintPocketCE and select the document you want to print.

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8. When you see this screen, choose EPSON Stylus or ESC/P 2 from the Printer list and COM8 from the Port list. Change any other settings you want and click Start Printing.

If your Pocket PC has a Socket Bluetooth Card, select Bluetooth: Socket CF Card from the Port list.

If you see a message that the serial connection was terminated, click OK. Your job will print.

If you cancel a job while its printing, you may need to turn your printer off and then on again, and then unplug the print adapter and plug it back in.

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Using a Laptop

If your Bluetooth-enabled laptop computer supports the Bluetooth Serial Port Profile, you can use it to print to the following printers: EPSON Stylus C60, EPSON Stylus C80, EPSON Stylus Photo 820, EPSON Stylus Photo 890, and EPSON Stylus Photo 1280. Your laptop may either have built-in Bluetooth capabilities, or a Troy WindPort PCMCIA card.

Although other Bluetooth PCMCIA cards may work with the print adapter, EPSON recommends that you use the WindPort card to ensure that the print adapter works correctly.

This chapter explains how to create a virtual COM port, configure the printer driver to use the virtual port, and print. For complete configuration information, see your Windows documentation.

Adding a Virtual COM Port

Most Bluetooth devices that support the Bluetooth Serial Port profile allow you to create a virtual COM port. A COM port (for example, COM1) is normally used with an RS-232 connection or a modem. A virtual COM port emulates a COM port, but works over the Bluetooth wireless link.

To add a virtual COM port, follow the instructions that came with your laptop, Bluetooth PCMCIA card, or USB dongle. The name of the virtual port should start with COM and end with a number (for example, COM4). Make sure that you dont use the name of an existing COM port (generally, you cant use COM1 or COM2). In some cases, you need to restart your laptop to enable the port.

Configuring the Printer Driver

Before you begin, follow your printer documentation to install the printer driver and set up your printer. Then follow these steps to configure the printer driver to use the virtual COM port.

1. Windows XP: Click Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > View installed printers or fax printers.

Other Windows systems: Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Printers.

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2. Right-click your printer icon, and then select Properties.

3. If you are using Windows XP, 2000, or NT, click the Ports tab. Click the checkbox next to the name of the virtual COM port you created. Click Apply, and then OK.

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4. If you are using Windows Me, 98, or 95, click the Details tab. Select the virtual COM port you created. Click Apply and then OK.

Printing

This section provides general steps for printing. For detailed information, see the documentation that came with your laptop, PCMCIA card, or USB adapter.

1. If necessary, connect to the print adapter using the discovery program provided with your Bluetooth PCMCIA card, USB adapter, or built-in adapter. (You may need to do two steps: perform a device discovery to find the print adapter, and then a service search or discovery to select the Serial Port Profile service [P1]).

2. To establish a Bluetooth connection, associate your virtual COM port with the print adapter and/or the P1 service. When you have a connection, the print adapters green light comes on.

Some programs, such as the 3Com Connection Manager, dont require this step because they perform discovery after you begin printing.

3. Open the document you want to print and select Print from the File menu.

4. If youve already associated the COM port with the print adapter, the job prints. If not, you are asked what device you want to use. Select your printer (the printer shows up as the printer name followed by the last six digits of its MAC address). If necessary, select the P1 service, then click the appropriate button to establish a connection and print.

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When youre done printing, you may need to break the Bluetooth connection from the host computer to let other people use the printer. See the documentation for your Bluetooth device for details.

If youre having problems printing, see if there is an updated driver for your printer on EPSONs support site (http://support.epson.com). You can also try printing with the generic ESC/P 2 driver in your Windows software. See your Windows documentation for details.

If you cancel a job while its printing, you may need to turn your printer off and then on again, and then unplug the print adapter and plug it back in.

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Problem Solving

If you are unable to print, check the following:

To verify that you have a connection, make sure that the print adapters green light is on. If the light is off, unplug and reconnect the print adapter and try printing again. Make sure that neither the print adapter nor your Bluetooth device is on a metal table or near large metal objects. Also, make sure they are not located near an 802.11b access point. If necessary, move to a different location and try again.

Press the test button on the side of the print adapter for about one second to print a test page (the print adapters green light must be off ). If the test page does not print, make sure the print adapter is connected to the printer and the printer is turned on. Also, make sure the printer is not out of ink or paper. If the test page prints but you cannot print from your application program, unplug the print adapter and plug it in again.

If you still cant print, reset the print adapter to its factory default settings by holding down the test button for more than 5 seconds and then unplugging the print adapter and plugging it in again.

If none of these suggestions work, contact EPSON as described in the next section.

Where to Get Help

EPSON provides technical assistance 24 hours a day on the World Wide Web. Visit EPSON Support at http://support.epson.com to download drivers and other files, look at product documentation, access troubleshooting information, and receive technical advice through e-mail.

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To speak to a technical support representative, dial:

U.S.: (562) 276-7500, 6 AM to 8 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday and 7 AM to 4 PM, Saturday

Canada: (905) 709-2567, 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday

Toll or long distance charges may apply. Before you call, please have the following information ready:

Product name (Bluetooth Print Adapter from EPSON, Model C1200BT)

Product serial number (located on the bottom of the adapter)

Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase

Computer configuration

Description of the problem

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Notices

This chapter includes legal notices and other important information.

FCC Compliance Statement

For United States Users

This equipment has been tested and found to comply within the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. 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 or television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio and 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:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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 help.

For Canadian Users

This Class B apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numrique de la class B est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Declaration of Conformity

According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers:

We: EPSON AMERICA, INC.

Located at: MS 3-13 3840 Kilroy Airport Way Long Beach, CA 90806-2469 Telephone: (562) 290-5254

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Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein, complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device. Each product marketed is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards. Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted, due to quantity production and testing on a statistical basis as required by 47CFR 2.909. 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.

Trade Name: EPSON Type of Product: Bluetooth Print Adapter C1200BT Model: WNDCT 90150

Regulatory Information

United States of America and Canada

Tested to Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. See FCC 47CFR, Part 15.19(b)(2).

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RSS-210 / RSS-139 of the Industry Canada.

A minimum separation of 20 cm (8 inches) must be maintained between the antenna and the person for this device to satisfy the RF exposure requirements of the FCC.

Note that any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.

Canada (IC notice)

To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing.

Pour empcher le brouillage radiolectrique du service faisant lobjet dune licence, cet appareil doit tre utilis lintrieur et loin des fentres afin dassurer un blindage maximal. Le matriel install en plein air doit faire lobjet dune licence.

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 of the de