TROY Group Bluetooth Print Adapter manual Introduction

Introduction

The TROY WindConnectTM BluetoothTM Print Adapter is a device that enables wireless communications capabilities on most models of printers. By using the WindConnect, you can conveniently print from laptop computers and other devices without using a cable, as shown in the diagram below.

This manual covers installation of the WindConnect for use with laptop computers that have a TROY, IBM® or Toshiba Bluetooth PCMCIA card. The WindConnect Bluetooth Print Adapter can also be used with other Bluetooth enabled devices, pro-

Bluetooth wireless communications link

Printer with TROY

WindConnect Bluetooth Print

Adapter

Laptop computer with IBM or Toshiba Bluetooth PCMCIA adapter

vided that they support the Bluetooth Serial Port Profile, the LAN Access Profile, or the Object Push Profile. Installation of these other types of devices is described in Chapter 3 of this manual

Note: The WindConnect Bluetooth Print Adapter is designed for printing text and low-resolution graphics. Because of the speed limitations of the Bluetooth wireless communications link, you should not use the WindConnect to print high resolution graphics or photographs. To get better printing performance with Bluetooth, you might want to consult your printer’s user guide.

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