Zebra Technologies Portable Encoding Printer IR Communications, Linking a Printer to an IrDA Host

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IR Communications

Printers equipped for infrared (IR) communications are identified by a small “IR” logo on the unit’s keypad. IR allows wireless communications between the printer and the host terminal. IR units can also communicate with a cable as detailed above, however, IR functions are dis- abled when the cable is plugged in. Cameo units with the IR option can be configured to conform to the standard IrDA communications protocol

Linking a Printer to an IrDA Host

IrDA compliant terminals will automatically initiate communications to the printer. First insure that there is a direct line of sight between the printer and the terminal that will be sending data. The IR window on the keypad (refer to the Controls section of this manual) of the Cameo PEP must face the corresponding window on the terminal to properly send and receive signals. An IrDA compliant terminal will seek out any linkable devices and establish communications between them, even turning the printer on if necessary.

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Contents Portable Encoding Printer Users ManualProduct Improvements Proprietary StatementFCC Compliance Statement Canadian Compliance StatementCONTENTS Communications Battery Latchfor optional IrDA communicationsPublication.pdf filename INTRODUCTIONSelf Test CONTROLSKeypad Functions Removing and Replacing Battery Packs BATTERIES AND CHARGINGChargers Conditioning Battery PacksSafety Warnings Low Battery ShutdownINSTALLATION OF MEDIA INSTALLATION OF MEDIA IN THE CAMEO PEP Cleaning the print head MAINTENANCECleaning the platen print roller Cleaning the Media SensorPrint Head CLEANING THE CAMEO PEPMedia Sensor PlatenEncoding Cards MAGNETIC CARD ENCODER MCEReading Cards Slide card in this direction USING THE CAMEO PEP MAGNETIC CARD ENCODERStripe faces this way Cable Communications COMMUNICATING TO THE PRINTERLinking a Printer to an IrDA Host IR CommunicationsBluetooth Networking Overview A Typical Bluetooth Connection Sequence Address BDA loaded into its radio module when manu- facturedTroubleshooting Guide TROUBLESHOOTINGNo power Media does not feedCommunication Error Reduced battery charge lifeStatus light flashing and beeper chimes Status light always onAppendices INTERFACE CABLES APPENDIX AINTERFACE CABLES INTERFACE CABLES continued MEDIA SUPPLIES APPENDIX BMAINTENANCE SUPPLIES APPENDIX CPRODUCT SUPPORT APPENDIX DZebra Technologies Europe Limited Zebra TechnologiesPATENT INFORMATION