GemTek Technology U940829G Wireless Printer Adapter User Manual

Gemtek Technology Co., Ltd. Wireless Printer Adapter Users Manual

Users Manual

For Your Safety

To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety

before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.

The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol:

WARNINGS

This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this product to prevent possible injury.

Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction

Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the

PD-10, unplug the USB connector from printer and remove the

battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Then take the

equipment to a Nikon-authorized service representative for in-

spection. Continued operation could result in injury.

Do not disassemble

Touching the internal parts of the product could result in injury.

Repairs should be performed only by qualified technicians.

Should the product break open as the result of a fall or other ac-

cident, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service represen-

tative for inspection after unplugging the product and/or

removing the batteries.

Do not use in the presence of flammable gas

Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable

gas, as this could result in explosion or fire.

Keep dry

Do not immerse in or expose to water. Continuing to use the prod-

uct under such circumstances may cause fire or an electric shock.

Keep out of reach of children

Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury.

Remove the batteries if the product will not be used for

long periods

Failure to observe this precaution could result in leakage, which

may cause fire, injury, or contamination of surroundings.

Follow the instructions of hospital and airline personnel

This device emits radio frequency radiation that could interfere

with medical or navigational equipment. Do not use this device

in a hospital or on board an airplane without first obtaining the

permission of hospital or airline staff.

Follow the warnings on the batteries

Failure to observe this precaution could result in leakage, rupture,

or fire.

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Notices

• No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced,

transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into

any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written

permission.

• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware

and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior

notice.

• Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of

this product.

• While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in

these manuals is accurate and complete, we would appreciate it were

you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon rep-

resentative in your area (address provided separately).

Notice for customers in the U.S.A.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation of the de-

vice is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not

cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interfer-

ence received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Products that contain a radio transmitter are labeled with FCC ID and may

also carry the FCC logo.

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for

a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits

are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer-

ence in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can

radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor-

dance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio com-

munications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not

occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful in-

terference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct

the interference by one of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject

to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful in-

terference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, in-

cluding interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the

party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to oper-

ate this equipment.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for

an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and op-

erated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with

any other antenna or transmitter.

Nikon Corporation declares that the Wireless Printer Adapter

PD-10 ( FCC ID: MXF-U940829G) is limited in CH1~CH11 for 2.4 GHz

by specified firmware controlled in U.S.A.

Notice for customers in the State of California

WARNING: Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a

chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other

reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

Nikon Inc.,

1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York

11747-3064, U.S.A.

Tel.: 631-547-4200

Notice for customers in Canada

CAUTION

This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian In-

terference Causing Equipment Regulations.

RSS-210 14. Exposure of Humans to RF Fields

The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is lo-

cated or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health

Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtain-

able from Health Canada’s website:

www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb

ATTENTION

Cet appareil numéique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Rè-

glement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

IC statement

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1) This device may not cause interference and

2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that

may cause undesired operation of the device.

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Notice for customers in Europe

Hereby, Nikon Corporation, declares that this wireless printer adapter is

in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provi-

sions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

Symbol for separate collection applicable

in European countries

Caring for the Adapter

Keep dry

The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to

high levels of moisture.

Do not drop

The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration.

Keep away from strong magnetic fields

Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that gen-

erates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Strong

static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as

radio transmitters could affect the product’s internal circuitry.

Avoid sudden changes in temperature

Sudden changes in temperature, such as occur when entering or

leaving a heated building on a cold day, can cause condensation in-

side the device. To prevent condensation, place the device in a car-

rying case or a plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in

temperature.

This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected

separately.

The following apply only to users in European countries.

• This product is designated for separate collection at an ap-

propriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household

waste.

• For more information, contact the retailer or the local au-

thorities in charge of waste management.

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Table of Contents

For Your Safety

Notices ...............................................................................................................................................................i

Caring for the Adapter ..................................................................................................................................... iii

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... 1

Before You Begin ............................................................................................................................................. 2

Parts of the Adapter ......................................................................................................................................... 3

Inserting the Batteries....................................................................................................................................... 4

Connecting the PD-10 to a Printer .................................................................................................................... 5

Setting Profile Information on the Camera........................................................................................................ 6

Wireless Printing............................................................................................................................................... 8

LED Lamp Display ............................................................................................................................................. 9

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................. 10

Specifications ................................................................................................................................................. 11

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Nikon PD-10 wireless printer adapter.

The PD-10 is an accessory for use with Nikon COOLPIX digital cameras* equipped with Wireless transfer mode.

By connecting the PD-10 to a PictBridge-compatible printer, you can wirelessly print camera images without a computer.

Read this manual and the camera manual thoroughly before use, and keep them handy when using these products.

* Check the camera manual to make sure that the camera is compatible with the PD-10.

Note

• Connect the PD-10 directly to a printer. Do not connect to a USB hub.

• The PD-10 must be connected to a printer that provides a 5 V, 100 mA power supply through the PictBridge interface (USB connector).

LINK

BUSY

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Before You Begin

Life-Long Learning

As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing

product support and education, continually-updated information is

available on-line at the following sites:

• For users in the U.S.A.:

http://www.nikonusa.com/

• For users in Europe and Africa:

http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/

• For users in Asia, Oceania and the Middle East:

http://www.nikon-asia.com/

Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product informa-

tion, tips, answers to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and gen-

eral advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional

information may be available from the Nikon representative in your

area. See the URL below for contact information:

http://nikonimaging.com/

Package

Contents

PD-10 wireless printer adapter

Instruction Manual (this manual)

Declaration of Conformity (Europe only)

Two LR6 (AA) Alkaline batteries (for testing)

Warranty

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Parts of the Adapter

LINK

BUSY

Battery chamber (c4)

Battery-chamber cover (c4)

Reset button (c10)

START button (c5)

POWER lamp

(c5, 9)

LINK lamp

(yellow green/orange)

(c9)

BUSY lamp

(yellow green/orange)

(c7, 9)

USB connector (c5)

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Inserting the Batteries

Press down and slide the battery-

chamber cover in the direction of

the arrow and open the cover.

Insert two AA batteries into the

battery chamber matching the (+)

and (–) polarities as shown in the

diagram.

Close the battery-chamber cover

and slide it until it latches.

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Connecting the PD-10 to a Printer

Connect the USB cable of the

PD-10 to the PictBridge connector

on the printer.

Turn the printer on and check that

it is ready to print.

• Do not perform any operations with the

PD-10 until the printer is ready to print.

Press the START button on the

PD-10 to turn it on.

• The POWER lamp on the PD-10 lights,

and the LINK lamp changes from orange

to yellow green. The PD-10 is ready for

wireless connection.

Once a connection is established:

• If this is the first time the PD-10 is used

with the camera:

Proceed to p.6.

• To perform wireless printing:

Proceed to p.8.

POWER

LINK

BUSY

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Setting Profile Information on the Camera

If this is the first time the PD-10 is being used with a particular camera, follow the steps below to set up Profile Information on the

camera and PD-10.

Rotate the mode dial on the cam-

era to Y (Wireless transfer

mode), and turn the camera on.

• The CHOOSE PROFILE screen is displayed

on the camera monitor.

• If no Profile Information is currently set, a

message is displayed prompting you to

add Profile Information.

Press the m button on the cam-

era.

• The message “Connecting to wireless

printer adapter” will be displayed on the

camera monitor.

The message “Press the button on

Wireless Printer Adapter” will be

displayed on the camera monitor.

CHOOSE PROFILE 1/3

Confirm

Info

Profile-A

Profile-B

Profile-C

Connecting to

wireless printer adapter

Cancel

Press the button on

Wireless Printer Adapter

Cancel

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Number of Devices That Can Be Set

• The PD-10 can store the Profile Information

of up to 50 cameras. If 50 profiles have al-

ready been created, the oldest profile will

be deleted when storing a new profile.

• The camera can store the Profile Informa-

tion of up to 9 devices, such as the PD-10,

computers, and printers connected to com-

puters. If 9 profiles have already been cre-

ated and the Profile Information of the

PD-10 is stored, delete an unneeded profile

first using the Wireless Camera Setup Utili-

ty provided with the camera. If an unneed-

ed profile is not deleted, the oldest profile

will be overwritten. See the camera manual

for more information on deleting profiles.

Profile names

• When the Profile Information of the

PD-10 is stored in the camera, the pro-

file name is automatically set to “Printer

x” (where x is a digit from 1 to 9).

• The profile name “Printer

” can be

changed later using the Wireless Camera

Setup Utility provided with the camera. See

the camera manual for more information.

Turning the PD-10 Off

• The PD-10 will turn off when discon-

nected from the printer.

As soon as the message is dis-

played, press the START button on

the PD-10 for one to two seconds.

• Press the START button while the mes-

sage is displayed.

• The BUSY lamp on the PD-10 will blink

slowly in orange 1. After a while, the

BUSY lamp will light in orange for about

one second when setup is complete 2.

After setup is complete, the mes-

sage “Ready to connect to

Printer1 Do you want to connect

now?” will be displayed on the

camera monitor.

•

Select

Yes

to continue operations and

print (step 3 on

8). Select

to return

to the CHOOSE PROFILE screen (

6).

•

After Profile Information is set up, the

camera and PD-10 can be connected any

number of times by choosing the Profile In-

formation from the camera CHOOSE PRO-

FILE screen. Profile Information must be set

up again when Reset (

10) is performed.

Note

If setup fails, the BUSY lamp on the PD-10 will blink rapidly in orange, and a message will be dis-

played on the camera monitor. If this occurs, press the d button on the camera, and perform set-

tings again.

LINK

BUSY

Yes

Ready to connect toReady to connect to

Printer1

Do you want to connect now?

Confirm

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Wireless Printing

Use the PD-10 and a camera with PD-10 Profile Information to wirelessly print camera images.

Note

• Use fully-powered batteries when performing wireless printing.

• See the camera manual for direct printing operations.

• If printing is canceled before completing, printing stops and the camera monitor returns to the CHOOSE PROFILE screen.

Rotate the mode dial on the cam-

era to Y (Wireless transfer

mode), and turn the camera on.

• The CHOOSE PROFILE screen is displayed

on the camera monitor.

Select the profile name of the

PD-10 using the multi selector on

the camera and press d button.

• Screens showing the connection status of

the PD-10 are displayed on the camera

monitor.

The WIRELESS PRINTING screen is

displayed on the camera monitor.

• Print using the same procedure as “Direct

Print” in the camera manual to directly

print from the camera to a PictBridge-

compatible printer.

• After printing is complete, the camera

monitor returns to the CHOOSE PROFILE

screen.

CHOOSE PROFILE 1/3

Confirm

Info

Profile-A

Profile-B

Profile-C

CHOOSE PROFILE 2/3

Confirm

Info

Profile-D

Profile-E

Printer1

WIRELESS PRINTING

Confirm

Info

Print selection

Print all images

DPOF printing

Paper size

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LED Lamp Display

The POWER, LINK and BUSY lamps (c3) indicate the following after the printer and camera are set up.

During printing standby, each lamp displays the color corresponding to the check mark (9).

Note

• If the connection with the camera is not established (when the BUSY lamp is not lit) and no operations are performed for about three minutes,

the PD-10 automatically turns off in order to reduce power consumption.

• If in printing standby (indicated by the check marks in the chart above) for 10 minutes, the PD-10 automatically turns off.

Lamp Display Status Printing standby

POWER Lights Power is on 9

LINK Lights in yellow green Ready for wireless connection 9

Lights in orange Not ready for wireless connection

Blinks rapidly in orange for about 1 second There is a problem with the wireless connection.

BUSY Lights in yellow green Printing standby 9

Blinks in yellow green Printing

Blinks rapidly in yellow green for about 3 sec-

onds

There is a problem receiving data for printing.

Blinks in orange Setting Profile Information on the camera

Lights in orange for about 1 second Profile Information setup on the camera complete

Blinks rapidly in orange for about 3 seconds There is a problem setting Profile Information on the camera.

Blinks alternately in orange and yellow green Resetting (c10)

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Troubleshooting

If the camera cannot establish a strong connection to the PD-10 or if printing suddenly stops, check the following items.

Problem Possible cause/Solution

The POWER lamp on the PD-10 does not light. • Use fully-powered batteries.

• Check that the PD-10 is connected to the printer.

Unable to successfully set up the Profile Information on the

camera and PD-10./The camera cannot establish a strong

connection to the PD-10 (overall).

• Check that the printer is on and ready to print.

The camera cannot establish a strong connection to the

PD-10./The connection is interrupted.

The wireless signal may be affected by something nearby. Move the camera and print-

er closer together.

There is a problem with the wireless connection./The con-

nection is interrupted.

The wireless signal may be affected by something nearby. Move the camera and print-

er closer together. Perform a Reset, and then set up the Profile Information on the

camera again (c6).

Unable to successfully set up the Profile Information on the

camera and PD-10. (BUSY lamp blinks rapidly in orange.)

Perform Steps 3 and 4 in “Setting Profile Information on the Camera” (c6 - 7) in rap-

id succession. In Step 4, the START button must be pressed for one to two seconds.

Resetting

• If the Reset button is pressed for about one second while the PD-10 is on and connect-

ed to the printer, all of the Profile Information set in the PD-10 will be deleted.

• Press the Reset button with a small, thin object.

BUSY

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Specifications

Interface USB

Wireless LAN interface

IEEE 802.11g Wireless LAN (OFDM, 54 Mbps in 2.4 GHz band)

The distance to communicate: 0 - 25 m Condition of the distance: Line of sight

IEEE 802.11b Wireless LAN (DSSS, 11 Mbps in 2.4 GHz band)

The distance to communicate: 0 - 40 m Condition of the distance: Line of sight

Wireless mode Ad-hoc mode

Security WEP 128 bit

Power sources

Batteries Two LR6 (AA) Alkaline batteries (two rechargeable Nikon EN-MH1 batteries, two ZR6 (AA)

nickel manganese batteries and two FR6/L91 (AA) lithium batteries also can be used)

USB connector on printer 5 V, 100 mA

Battery life Approximately 90 minutes (this may differ depending on the type of printer, file size of

pictures to be printed, and wireless connection conditions)

Dimensions (W × H × D) Body: Approximately 117 × 45.5 × 29.5 mm/4.6 in. × 1.8 in. × 1.2 in. including cable boot (not including cable)

USB cable: Approximately 500 mm/19.7 in.

Approximate weight 73 g without batteries

Operation Environment Temperature: 0 to 40°C

Humidity: 10 to 90 %

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