Printing with the Infrared Port (Wireless Printing)

The infrared (IR) port (A) is located on the lower left corner of the printer. This port is compliant with the specifications determined by the Infrared Data Association (IrDA). Just above the port is a status light (B) that indicates when the port is active. The IR port works by transmitting data at speeds of up to 4 Megabits per second. When the IR connection is established, the IR status light comes on. If the connection is broken, or when the print job is complete, the IR status light goes off.

Figure 3-11

IR port and IR status light

To use the IR port, you need the following:

∙A computer equipped with an IrDA-compliant infrared port. The computer should also include an infrared port driver that allows printing from the computer to the printer using the infrared port and the IrDA communication protocol. Ask the computer manufacturer if you have a question.

∙A printer driver for the software application on the computer that allows you to generate data that the printer can print.

∙The computer must be within 3 feet (1 meter) of the printer when attempting to print. See the following page for printing instructions when using the IR Port.

3-16 Printing Tasks

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