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Use Scenario (1) PDA Mobile phoneBluetooth Enabled Laptop Bluetooth EnabledDesktop PCUSB Cable (1)6~9V 300mA User GuideAccessories A Bluetooth printer adapter x 1A 6~9VDC 300mA AC adapter x 1A user guide x1 Package ContentsParts of Your Printer Adapter Use Scenario (1)With USB Cable (1), you can print documents from your Desktop PCs, Laptops, Mobile phones or PDAs wirelessly.3 4WelcomeWelcomeWelcome

Use Scenario (1) PDA Mobile phoneBluetooth Enabled Laptop Bluetooth EnabledDesktop PCUSB Cable (1)6~9V 300mA User GuideAccessories A Bluetooth printer adapter x 1A 6~9VDC 300mA AC adapter x 1A user guide x1 Package ContentsParts of Your Printer Adapter Use Scenario (1)With USB Cable (1), you can print documents from your Desktop PCs, Laptops, Mobile phones or PDAs wirelessly.3 4WelcomeWelcomeWelcome

Use Scenario (3)Use Scenario (2)PDA Bluetooth Enabled Laptop Mobile phoneUSB Cable (2) USB Cable (1)Desktop PCs or LaptopsUSB Cable (2) USB Cable (1)Multifunction PrinterUse Scenario (3)Use Scenario (2)With a multifunction printer, you can scan/ print from device 1 and print from device 2 (but can not scan). With USB Cable (1) and USB Cable (2), you can have wired printing from device 1 and wireless printing from device 2, 3, 4. (Important Note: In Scenario (2) & (3), please refer to the instructions of your printer manual to configure a wired printer. To configure a Bluetooth printer, please see the following chapters. Desktop PCs or Laptops(Device 1)(Device 2) (Device 3) (Device 4)(Device 1)Bluetooth Enabled Laptop or Desktop PCs (Device 2)5 6WelcomeWelcomeWelcome

Use Scenario (3)Use Scenario (2)PDA Bluetooth Enabled Laptop Mobile phoneUSB Cable (2) USB Cable (1)Desktop PCs or LaptopsUSB Cable (2) USB Cable (1)Multifunction PrinterUse Scenario (3)Use Scenario (2)With a multifunction printer, you can scan/ print from device 1 and print from device 2 (but can not scan). With USB Cable (1) and USB Cable (2), you can have wired printing from device 1 and wireless printing from device 2, 3, 4. (Important Note: In Scenario (2) & (3), please refer to the instructions of your printer manual to configure a wired printer. To configure a Bluetooth printer, please see the following chapters. Desktop PCs or Laptops(Device 1)(Device 2) (Device 3) (Device 4)(Device 1)Bluetooth Enabled Laptop or Desktop PCs (Device 2)5 6WelcomeWelcomeWelcome

WelcomeParts of Your Printer AdapterUse Scenario (1)Use Scenario (2)Use Scenario (3)SpecificationsSystem RequirementsSpecificationsPrinter CompatibilityFor Your Safety1. Hardware InstallationConnecting Your Printer Adapter to a Printer2. Printing from Desktop PCs or Laptops Configuring Your Bluetooth Printer - Option 1PrintingConfiguring Your Bluetooth Printer - Option 2Printing3. Printing from Mobile Phones4. Printing from PDAs5. TroubleshootingFor Your Safety Table of ContentsFor Your SafetyTable of Contents Do not drop, puncture or disassemble the printer adapter. Avoid all contact with water and dry hands before using.Use dry cloth to clean the surface of the printer adapter. Do not expose the printer adapter to high temperature or leave it in direct sunlight. Avoid pressing hard on the printer adapter body. Remove the AC adapter of the printer adapter during long periods between use. NoticeFor your safety and the maintenance of the printer adapter, please read the following precautions before you start to use this device.9 1012456789111313202128293133

WelcomeParts of Your Printer AdapterUse Scenario (1)Use Scenario (2)Use Scenario (3)SpecificationsSystem RequirementsSpecificationsPrinter CompatibilityFor Your Safety1. Hardware InstallationConnecting Your Printer Adapter to a Printer2. Printing from Desktop PCs or Laptops Configuring Your Bluetooth Printer - Option 1PrintingConfiguring Your Bluetooth Printer - Option 2Printing3. Printing from Mobile Phones4. Printing from PDAs5. TroubleshootingFor Your Safety Table of ContentsFor Your SafetyTable of Contents Do not drop, puncture or disassemble the printer adapter. Avoid all contact with water and dry hands before using.Use dry cloth to clean the surface of the printer adapter. Do not expose the printer adapter to high temperature or leave it in direct sunlight. Avoid pressing hard on the printer adapter body. Remove the AC adapter of the printer adapter during long periods between use. NoticeFor your safety and the maintenance of the printer adapter, please read the following precautions before you start to use this device.9 1012456789111313202128293133

1. Hardware InstallationHardware InstallationHardware InstallationConnecting Your Printer Adapter to a Printer Connecting Your Printer Adapter to a PrinterStep 1 Make sure the printer is powered off. Step 2 Connect the USB cable (1) of your printer adapter to the USB port of the printer. Step 4 Plug the smaller end of the AC adapter cable into the AC power connector of your printer adapter. Step 5 Connect the larger end of the AC adapter cable to an electrical outlet. Step 3 Power on the printer.Connecting Your Printer Adapter to a PrinterStep 6 If successfully powered on, a steady green LED will be lit. LED 1 (Green)USB Port of your printerUSB Cable (1)Option If you need to complete tasks as in Scenario (2) or Scenario (3), you need to use USB Cable (2).Plug the USB Cable (2) as picture shown below and plug the other end of the cable to the USB port of your PC. USB Cable (2)Note: USB Cable (2) is the cable, which connects your PC and printer. 11 12

1. Hardware InstallationHardware InstallationHardware InstallationConnecting Your Printer Adapter to a Printer Connecting Your Printer Adapter to a PrinterStep 1 Make sure the printer is powered off. Step 2 Connect the USB cable (1) of your printer adapter to the USB port of the printer. Step 4 Plug the smaller end of the AC adapter cable into the AC power connector of your printer adapter. Step 5 Connect the larger end of the AC adapter cable to an electrical outlet. Step 3 Power on the printer.Connecting Your Printer Adapter to a PrinterStep 6 If successfully powered on, a steady green LED will be lit. LED 1 (Green)USB Port of your printerUSB Cable (1)Option If you need to complete tasks as in Scenario (2) or Scenario (3), you need to use USB Cable (2).Plug the USB Cable (2) as picture shown below and plug the other end of the cable to the USB port of your PC. USB Cable (2)Note: USB Cable (2) is the cable, which connects your PC and printer. 11 12

2. Printing from Desktop PCs or Laptops Configuring Your Bluetooth Printer- Option 1 Configuring Your Bluetooth Printer - Option 16. Disable the Secure Connection service by unticking the check box next to Secure Connection. Then click OK. 7. Now, the Secure Connection service of printer is disabled. In this case, you’ll not be asked to enter a PIN code to allow a successful connection. Click OK.5. Click on the Client Applications tab. This category allows you to set the security properties of your printer. Select Printer. Then click Properties to disable the Secure Connection. 4. From the pulldown menu, select “Advanced Confuguration”. 3. Click Bluetooth tab.15 16Printing From Desktop PCs or LaptopsPrinting From Desktop PCs or Laptops

2. Printing from Desktop PCs or Laptops Configuring Your Bluetooth Printer- Option 1 Configuring Your Bluetooth Printer - Option 16. Disable the Secure Connection service by unticking the check box next to Secure Connection. Then click OK. 7. Now, the Secure Connection service of printer is disabled. In this case, you’ll not be asked to enter a PIN code to allow a successful connection. Click OK.5. Click on the Client Applications tab. This category allows you to set the security properties of your printer. Select Printer. Then click Properties to disable the Secure Connection. 4. From the pulldown menu, select “Advanced Confuguration”. 3. Click Bluetooth tab.15 16Printing From Desktop PCs or LaptopsPrinting From Desktop PCs or Laptops

8. Double-click the printer icon.Configuring Your Bluetooth Printer- Option 1 Configuring Your Bluetooth Printer - Option 1((Important Note: If the “Add Printer Wizard” in step 10 doesn’t appear, please go to Start Menu Settings Printers Add Printer and then the “Add Printer Wizard“ will appear as in step 10. 10. You’ll be prompted with an “Add Pinter Wizard” window. Select “Local printer” and click Next.11. Please select the Manufacturer and the Model of your printer Then click next. If your printer is not in the list, insert the printer driver disk in your CD drive. Then click Have Disc. 12. This window will not appear, unless you have already installed the same printer driver on your PC/Laptop before. Click the radio button next to “Keep existing Driver(recommended)”. Then click Next.17 189. Go to Start and select Printers and Faxes. Click on “Add a printer”.2. Printing from Desktop PCs or Laptops Printing From Desktop PCs or LaptopsPrinting From Desktop PCs or Laptops

8. Double-click the printer icon.Configuring Your Bluetooth Printer- Option 1 Configuring Your Bluetooth Printer - Option 1((Important Note: If the “Add Printer Wizard” in step 10 doesn’t appear, please go to Start Menu Settings Printers Add Printer and then the “Add Printer Wizard“ will appear as in step 10. 10. You’ll be prompted with an “Add Pinter Wizard” window. Select “Local printer” and click Next.11. Please select the Manufacturer and the Model of your printer Then click next. If your printer is not in the list, insert the printer driver disk in your CD drive. Then click Have Disc. 12. This window will not appear, unless you have already installed the same printer driver on your PC/Laptop before. Click the radio button next to “Keep existing Driver(recommended)”. Then click Next.17 189. Go to Start and select Printers and Faxes. Click on “Add a printer”.2. Printing from Desktop PCs or Laptops Printing From Desktop PCs or LaptopsPrinting From Desktop PCs or Laptops

Your PC or Laptop Supports SPPOption 2If Option 1 failed, you may try Option 2 because your PC orLaptop may supports SPP, not HCRP. Follow the steps below toconfigure your bluetooth printer. 1. Right-click the bluetooth Icon on the system tray. Then select “Advanced Confuguration” 2. Click on the Client Applications tab. This category allows you to set the security properties of your printer. Select Printer. Then click Properties to disable the Secure Connection. 3. Disable the Secure Connection service by unticking the check box next to Secure Connection. Then click OK. Configuring Your Bluetooth Printer- Option 2 Configuring Your Bluetooth Printer - Option 24. Select Bluetooth Serial Port. Then click Properties to disable the Secure Connection. 21 222. Printing from Desktop PCs or Laptops Printing From Desktop PCs or LaptopsPrinting From Desktop PCs or Laptops

Your PC or Laptop Supports SPPOption 2If Option 1 failed, you may try Option 2 because your PC orLaptop may supports SPP, not HCRP. Follow the steps below toconfigure your bluetooth printer. 1. Right-click the bluetooth Icon on the system tray. Then select “Advanced Confuguration” 2. Click on the Client Applications tab. This category allows you to set the security properties of your printer. Select Printer. Then click Properties to disable the Secure Connection. 3. Disable the Secure Connection service by unticking the check box next to Secure Connection. Then click OK. Configuring Your Bluetooth Printer- Option 2 Configuring Your Bluetooth Printer - Option 24. Select Bluetooth Serial Port. Then click Properties to disable the Secure Connection. 21 222. Printing from Desktop PCs or Laptops Printing From Desktop PCs or LaptopsPrinting From Desktop PCs or Laptops

7. Right-click the bluetooth icon on the system tray again. Then select “Bluetooth Setup Wizard”.Configuring Your Bluetooth Printer- Option 2 Configuring Your Bluetooth Printer - Option 26. Now, the Secure Connection service of printer is disabled. In this case, you’ll not be asked to enter a PIN code to allow a successful connection. Click OK.5. Disable the Secure Connection service by unticking the check box next to Secure Connection. From the pull-down menu of COM Port, you can select the COM Port number which will be used while adding a bluetooth printer. Then click OK. 8. The Bluetooth Setup window will appear. Click on the radio button next to “I want to find a specific Bluetooth device and configure how this computer will use its services”. Click Next.9. The Bluetooth Device Selection window will search for any Bluetooth devices in this area. Take HP 1010 for example. This window has found a HP 1010 Mobile Printer. Select the printer and click Next. 23 242. Printing from Desktop PCs or Laptops Printing From Desktop PCs or LaptopsPrinting From Desktop PCs or Laptops

7. Right-click the bluetooth icon on the system tray again. Then select “Bluetooth Setup Wizard”.Configuring Your Bluetooth Printer- Option 2 Configuring Your Bluetooth Printer - Option 26. Now, the Secure Connection service of printer is disabled. In this case, you’ll not be asked to enter a PIN code to allow a successful connection. Click OK.5. Disable the Secure Connection service by unticking the check box next to Secure Connection. From the pull-down menu of COM Port, you can select the COM Port number which will be used while adding a bluetooth printer. Then click OK. 8. The Bluetooth Setup window will appear. Click on the radio button next to “I want to find a specific Bluetooth device and configure how this computer will use its services”. Click Next.9. The Bluetooth Device Selection window will search for any Bluetooth devices in this area. Take HP 1010 for example. This window has found a HP 1010 Mobile Printer. Select the printer and click Next. 23 242. Printing from Desktop PCs or Laptops Printing From Desktop PCs or LaptopsPrinting From Desktop PCs or Laptops

17. Click Next to install the printer manually. 19. Please select the Manufacturer and the Model of your printer Then click next. If your printer is not on the list, insert the printer driver disk in your CD drive. then click Have Disc. 20. Give your printer a name as you wish. Tick “Yes” if you want to use this printer as the default printer. Click Next. Follow the Wizard to complete the printer driver setup. After the printer driver is installed, software installation process is completed. Configuring Your Bluetooth Printer- Option 218. Tick “Use the following port”, and select from the pull down menu the com number specified in step . Click “Next” to continue. How to PrintStep 1 From any Windows application(e.g. Word), select File Print. Step 2 Select the bluetooth printer you have installed and click OK. Step 3 Click Print. Wait for the printer to print. Printing27 282. Printing from Desktop PCs or Laptops Printing From Desktop PCs or LaptopsPrinting

17. Click Next to install the printer manually. 19. Please select the Manufacturer and the Model of your printer Then click next. If your printer is not on the list, insert the printer driver disk in your CD drive. then click Have Disc. 20. Give your printer a name as you wish. Tick “Yes” if you want to use this printer as the default printer. Click Next. Follow the Wizard to complete the printer driver setup. After the printer driver is installed, software installation process is completed. Configuring Your Bluetooth Printer- Option 218. Tick “Use the following port”, and select from the pull down menu the com number specified in step . Click “Next” to continue. How to PrintStep 1 From any Windows application(e.g. Word), select File Print. Step 2 Select the bluetooth printer you have installed and click OK. Step 3 Click Print. Wait for the printer to print. Printing27 282. Printing from Desktop PCs or Laptops Printing From Desktop PCs or LaptopsPrinting

Printing From Mobile PhonesPrinting From Mobile Phones3. Printing from Mobile PhonesPrinting from Mobile PhonesStep 1Step 2Printing from Mobile Phones((Important Note: Your mobile phones should be equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology and phone camera.Before You StartMake sure you have completed the hardware installation of your printer adapter in page 11.Follow the instructions of the manual of your mobile phones to take a picture and store it in your mobile phones. Step 3 Select the picture you have stored in your mobile phones and follow the instructions of the manual of your mobile phones to send data via Bluetooth. Step 4 The printer starts to print. ((Important Note: Printing quality of photos depends on your phone camera pixel.29 30How to Print

Printing From Mobile PhonesPrinting From Mobile Phones3. Printing from Mobile PhonesPrinting from Mobile PhonesStep 1Step 2Printing from Mobile Phones((Important Note: Your mobile phones should be equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology and phone camera.Before You StartMake sure you have completed the hardware installation of your printer adapter in page 11.Follow the instructions of the manual of your mobile phones to take a picture and store it in your mobile phones. Step 3 Select the picture you have stored in your mobile phones and follow the instructions of the manual of your mobile phones to send data via Bluetooth. Step 4 The printer starts to print. ((Important Note: Printing quality of photos depends on your phone camera pixel.29 30How to Print

Printing From PDAsPrinting From PDAss4. Printing from PDAsPrinting from PDAsPDA((Important Note: Your PDAs should be equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology.Before You StartStep 1Printing from PDAsMake sure you have completed the hardware installation of your printer adapter in page 11.Step 2 Follow the instructions of the manual of your PDAs to open a document.Step 3 Follow the instructions of the manual of your PDAs to send the document via Bluetooth. The Bluetooth service should be “On” before you send this document. Step 4 Choose OK to send this document. Step 5 The printer starts to print. 31 32

Printing From PDAsPrinting From PDAss4. Printing from PDAsPrinting from PDAsPDA((Important Note: Your PDAs should be equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology.Before You StartStep 1Printing from PDAsMake sure you have completed the hardware installation of your printer adapter in page 11.Step 2 Follow the instructions of the manual of your PDAs to open a document.Step 3 Follow the instructions of the manual of your PDAs to send the document via Bluetooth. The Bluetooth service should be “On” before you send this document. Step 4 Choose OK to send this document. Step 5 The printer starts to print. 31 32

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting5. TroubleshootingTroubleshooting33 34Q1: I can not print.A1: 1. Check the power and the connection status of Printer Adapter. Is the LED status of Printer Adapter the same as described in page 2 now? 2. Check the compatibility of your printer. See if it supports wireless printing from both PC and mobile phone. 3. Check the bluetooth status of your PC/ mobile phone. 4. Check if the bluetooth printer installation is successfully installed. Your PC may support either HCRP or SPP. Try the installation of the other one if one of them failed. 5. Wireless printing takes more time than wired printing. Please Wait. 6. Maybe your printer is too busy now. Try again later.Q2: I can print from PC, but I can not print from my mobile phone.A2: 1. Check the compatibility of your printer (page 8). See if it supports wireless printing from both PC and mobile phone. 2. Check if your mobile phone is bluetooth enabled.3. Refer to the manual of your mobile phone.Q3: I can print from my mobile phone, but I can not print from PC.A3: 1. Check the compatibility of your printer. See if it supports wireless printing from both PC and mobile phone. 2. Check if your PC is bluetooth enabled. 3. Refer to the manual of your PC bluetooth device.

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting5. TroubleshootingTroubleshooting33 34Q1: I can not print.A1: 1. Check the power and the connection status of Printer Adapter. Is the LED status of Printer Adapter the same as described in page 2 now? 2. Check the compatibility of your printer. See if it supports wireless printing from both PC and mobile phone. 3. Check the bluetooth status of your PC/ mobile phone. 4. Check if the bluetooth printer installation is successfully installed. Your PC may support either HCRP or SPP. Try the installation of the other one if one of them failed. 5. Wireless printing takes more time than wired printing. Please Wait. 6. Maybe your printer is too busy now. Try again later.Q2: I can print from PC, but I can not print from my mobile phone.A2: 1. Check the compatibility of your printer (page 8). See if it supports wireless printing from both PC and mobile phone. 2. Check if your mobile phone is bluetooth enabled.3. Refer to the manual of your mobile phone.Q3: I can print from my mobile phone, but I can not print from PC.A3: 1. Check the compatibility of your printer. See if it supports wireless printing from both PC and mobile phone. 2. Check if your PC is bluetooth enabled. 3. Refer to the manual of your PC bluetooth device.