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Using Your MP3200
Establish IrCOMM Connection
The following procedure of installation example describes how
to connect MP3200(BT) with a host laptop in Windows
2000
using IrCOMM protocol for reference. Please note that the
installation procedure may vary with each different host system
and operating system. You have to follow the respective
procedure to build the connection accordingly.
(1) Make sure the battery pack is fully charged. You may refer
to “Charging the Battery” for details.
(2) Power on MP3200(BT) within the IrDA connection range.
The LED indictors flash 5 times to indicate the battery status
firstly. Following the battery status indication, the LED1
indicator of MP3200(BT) will flash green(red) at 2 seconds
intervals. The MP3200(BT) is now ready to be connected.
(3) Install the IrCOMM driver supplied by the third-party.
(4) After completing the driver installation, an IrCOMM icon will
be displayed on the task bar and a virtual COM port will be
created automatically.
(5) Please use the printer command to set the IrDA
communication protocol as IrCOMM.
(6) Direct the IrDA port of the host laptop towards the enabled
IrDA port of MP3200(BT). Insure there is a direct line of sight
and no obstacles between the host laptop and MP3200(BT)
for properly sending and receiving signals. Communication
is available in the range of 15
o
up, down, left and right.
(7) If the connection is built successfully, the LED3 will flash
green and the IrCOMM icon will be changed as shown
below.
IrCOMM Icon Changed
(8) The MP3200(BT) is now ready for print.
a. Data may not be received correctly when transmission is
under direct sun light, fluorescent lamps or strong lights.
b. Data may not be received correctly if the MP3200(BT)
has been left for an extended period in temperatures
outside the recommended storage temperature range.
c. Transmission distance varies according to the system
used and the surrounding conditions. So it may not be
possible to establish a connection within the connection
range provided in the specifications.
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MP3200 User’s Guide