Printing with the FIR port

 

The optional FIR port enables wireless printing to the product from any portable device

 

(such as a laptop computer) that is compliant with IrDA (Infrared Data Association)

 

standards.

 

The printing connection is maintained by positioning the sending FIR port within

 

operating range. Note that the connection can be blocked by objects such as a hand,

 

media, direct sunlight, or any bright light shining into the sending or receiving FIR port.

 

 

Note

For more information, see the user guide that came with the FIR port. If you do not have

 

infrared software installed, contact your computer manufacturer for drivers and installation

 

instructions.

 

 

Preparing to print with Windows

Before launching the infrared driver, complete the following steps:

1 In the Windows toolbar, select Start, click Settings, and then click Printers.

2 Select the HP LaserJet 4100 mfp as your default printer.

3 While in the Printers folder, choose Properties/Details, and specify the Virtual Infrared LPT Port.

4 Select the file to print.

Preparing to print with Macintosh computers

The first step for setting up an infrared printer is creating a Desktop Printer icon by using the Desktop Printer Utility. By default, the Desktop Printer Utility is located in the Apple Extras/Apple LaserWriter folder on the hard drive.

Printer IR is not an option if the infrared control panel and extensions are not active. In addition, the infrared print capability is possible only with HP LaserWriter version 8.6 driver or later.

1 Launch the Desktop Utility.

2 Select Printer IR (Infrared) and click OK.

3 Change PostScript Printer Description (PPD) File to match the product. 4 On the File menu, click Save.

5 Enter a name and location for the Desktop Printer icon and click OK.

Note

When the icon is on the desktop (or saved elsewhere), product options need to be

 

manually configured. This step is similar to selecting Configure after setting up a printer

 

in the Chooser. To set the options, highlight the Desktop Printer icon and select Change

 

Setup on the Printing menu.

 

 

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4100 mfp specifications

The HP 4100 MFP is a multifunction printer designed to cater to the needs of small to medium-sized businesses, providing a blend of efficiency, versatility, and performance. As a multifunction printer, it combines printing, scanning, copying, and sometimes faxing functions into a single unit. This can help streamline workflows and reduce the need for multiple devices.

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