GemTek Technology U940829G Wireless Printer Adapter User Manual

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

Users Manual

EnFor Your SafetyTo prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entiretybefore 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:WARNINGSThis icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this product to prevent possible injury.Turn off immediately in the event of malfunctionShould you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from thePD-10, unplug the USB connector from printer and remove thebattery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Then take theequipment to a Nikon-authorized service representative for in-spection. Continued operation could result in injury.Do not disassembleTouching 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/orremoving the batteries.Do not use in the presence of flammable gasDo not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammablegas, as this could result in explosion or fire.Keep dryDo 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 childrenFailure to observe this precaution could result in injury.Remove the batteries if the product will not be used forlong periodsFailure to observe this precaution could result in leakage, whichmay cause fire, injury, or contamination of surroundings.Follow the instructions of hospital and airline personnelThis device emits radio frequency radiation that could interferewith medical or navigational equipment. Do not use this devicein a hospital or on board an airplane without first obtaining thepermission of hospital or airline staff.Follow the warnings on the batteriesFailure to observe this precaution could result in leakage, rupture,or fire.en_pd10.book Page 0 Monday, September 12, 2005 12:43 PM
iEnNotices• No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced,transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated intoany language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior writtenpermission.• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardwareand software described in these manuals at any time and without priornotice.• Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use ofthis product.• While every effort has been made to ensure that the information inthese manuals is accurate and complete, we would appreciate it wereyou 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 ConformityThis 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 notcause 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 mayalso carry the FCC logo.Federal Communication Commission Interference StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits fora Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limitsare designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer-ence in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and canradiate 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 notoccur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful in-terference to radio or television reception, which can be determined byturning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correctthe 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 towhich the receiver is connected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.en_pd10.book Page i Monday, September 12, 2005 12:43 PM
iiEnThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjectto 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 theparty 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 foran 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 withany other antenna or transmitter.Nikon Corporation declares that the Wireless Printer AdapterPD-10 ( FCC ID: MXF-U940829G) is limited in CH1~CH11 for 2.4 GHzby specified firmware controlled in U.S.A.Notice for customers in the State of CaliforniaWARNING: Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, achemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or otherreproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.Nikon Inc.,1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A.Tel.: 631-547-4200Notice for customers in CanadaCAUTIONThis class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian In-terference Causing Equipment Regulations.RSS-210 14. Exposure of Humans to RF FieldsThe 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 HealthCanada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtain-able from Health Canada’s website:www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpbATTENTIONCet appareil numéique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Rè-glement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.IC statementOperation is subject to the following two conditions:1) This device may not cause interference and2) This device must accept any interference, including interference thatmay cause undesired operation of the device.en00_pd10_7.fm Page ii Monday, September 12, 2005 2:35 PM
iiiEnNotice for customers in EuropeHereby, Nikon Corporation, declares that this wireless printer adapter isin compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provi-sions of Directive 1999/5/EC.Symbol for separate collection applicablein European countriesCaring for the Adapter Keep dryThe device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected tohigh levels of moisture. Do not dropThe product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration. Keep away from strong magnetic fieldsDo not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that gen-erates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Strongstatic charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such asradio transmitters could affect the product’s internal circuitry. Avoid sudden changes in temperatureSudden changes in temperature, such as occur when entering orleaving 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 intemperature.This symbol indicates that this product is to be collectedseparately.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 householdwaste.• For more information, contact the retailer or the local au-thorities in charge of waste management.en_pd10.book Page iii Monday, September 12, 2005 12:43 PM
ivEnTable of ContentsFor Your SafetyNotices ...............................................................................................................................................................iCaring for the Adapter ..................................................................................................................................... iiiIntroduction ..................................................................................................................................................... 1Before You Begin ............................................................................................................................................. 2Parts of the Adapter ......................................................................................................................................... 3Inserting the Batteries....................................................................................................................................... 4Connecting the PD-10 to a Printer .................................................................................................................... 5Setting Profile Information on the Camera........................................................................................................ 6Wireless Printing............................................................................................................................................... 8LED Lamp Display ............................................................................................................................................. 9Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................. 10Specifications ................................................................................................................................................. 11©2005 FotoNationen_pd10.book Page iv Monday, September 12, 2005 12:43 PM
1EnIntroductionThank 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).LINKBUSYSTARTPOWERen_pd10.book Page 1 Monday, September 12, 2005 12:43 PM
2EnBefore You Begin Life-Long LearningAs part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoingproduct support and education, continually-updated information isavailable 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. Additionalinformation may be available from the Nikon representative in yourarea. See the URL below for contact information:http://nikonimaging.com/ Package ContentsPD-10 wireless printer adapterInstruction Manual (this manual)Declaration of Conformity (Europe only)Two LR6 (AA) Alkaline batteries (for testing)Warrantyen_pd10.book Page 2 Monday, September 12, 2005 12:43 PM
3EnParts of the AdapterLINKBUSYSTARTPOWERBattery 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)en_pd10.book Page 3 Monday, September 12, 2005 12:43 PM
4EnInserting the Batteries1Press down and slide the battery-chamber cover in the direction ofthe arrow and open the cover.2Insert two AA batteries into thebattery chamber matching the (+)and (–) polarities as shown in thediagram.3Close the battery-chamber coverand slide it until it latches.en_pd10.book Page 4 Monday, September 12, 2005 12:43 PM
5EnConnecting the PD-10 to a Printer1Connect the USB cable of thePD-10 to the PictBridge connectoron the printer.2Turn the printer on and check thatit is ready to print.• Do not perform any operations with thePD-10 until the printer is ready to print.3Press the START button on thePD-10 to turn it on.• The POWER lamp on the PD-10 lights,and the LINK lamp changes from orangeto yellow green. The PD-10 is ready forwireless connection.Once a connection is established:• If this is the first time the PD-10 is usedwith the camera: Proceed to p.6.• To perform wireless printing: Proceed to p.8.POWERLINKBUSYSTARTPOWER1223en_pd10.book Page 5 Monday, September 12, 2005 12:43 PM
6EnSetting Profile Information on the CameraIf 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 thecamera and PD-10.1Rotate the mode dial on the cam-era to Y (Wireless transfermode), and turn the camera on.• The CHOOSE PROFILE screen is displayedon the camera monitor.• If no Profile Information is currently set, amessage is displayed prompting you toadd Profile Information.2Press the m button on the cam-era.• The message “Connecting to wirelessprinter adapter” will be displayed on thecamera monitor.3The message “Press the button onWireless Printer Adapter” will bedisplayed on the camera monitor.CHOOSE PROFILE 1/3CHOOSE PROFILE 1/3ConfirmConfirmInfoInfoProfile-AProfile-BProfile-CConnecting towireless printer adapterCancelCancelPress the button on Wireless Printer AdapterCancelCancelen_pd10.book Page 6 Monday, September 12, 2005 12:43 PM
7En Number of Devices That Can Be Set• The PD-10 can store the Profile Informationof up to 50 cameras. If 50 profiles have al-ready been created, the oldest profile willbe 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 thePD-10 is stored, delete an unneeded profilefirst using the Wireless Camera Setup Utili-ty provided with the camera. If an unneed-ed profile is not deleted, the oldest profilewill be overwritten. See the camera manualfor more information on deleting profiles. Profile names• When the Profile Information of thePD-10 is stored in the camera, the pro-file name is automatically set to “Printerx” (where x is a digit from 1 to 9).• The profile name “Printer x” can bechanged later using the Wireless CameraSetup Utility provided with the camera. Seethe camera manual for more information. Turning the PD-10 Off• The PD-10 will turn off when discon-nected from the printer.4As soon as the message is dis-played, press the START button onthe 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 blinkslowly in orange 1. After a while, theBUSY lamp will light in orange for aboutone second when setup is complete 2.5After setup is complete, the mes-sage “Ready to connect toPrinter1 Do you want to connectnow?” will be displayed on thecamera monitor.•Select Yes to continue operations andprint (step 3 on c8). Select No to returnto the CHOOSE PROFILE screen (c6).•After Profile Information is set up, thecamera and PD-10 can be connected anynumber of times by choosing the Profile In-formation from the camera CHOOSE PRO-FILE screen. Profile Information must be setup again when Reset (c10) is performed.NoteIf 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.LINKBUSYSTARTPOWER12YesReady to connect toReady to connect toNoPrinter1 Do you want to connect now? Do you want to connect now?ConfirmConfirmen_pd10.book Page 7 Monday, September 12, 2005 12:43 PM
8EnWireless PrintingUse 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.1Rotate the mode dial on the cam-era to Y (Wireless transfermode), and turn the camera on.• The CHOOSE PROFILE screen is displayedon the camera monitor.2Select the profile name of thePD-10 using the multi selector onthe camera and press d button.• Screens showing the connection status ofthe PD-10 are displayed on the cameramonitor.3The WIRELESS PRINTING screen isdisplayed on the camera monitor.• Print using the same procedure as “DirectPrint” in the camera manual to directlyprint from the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer.• After printing is complete, the cameramonitor returns to the CHOOSE PROFILEscreen.CHOOSE PROFILE 1/3CHOOSE PROFILE 1/3ConfirmConfirmInfoInfoProfile-AProfile-BProfile-CCHOOSE PROFILE 2/3CHOOSE PROFILE 2/3ConfirmConfirmInfoInfoProfile-DProfile-EPrinter1WIRELESS PRINTINGWIRELESS PRINTINGConfirmConfirmInfoPrint selectionPrint all imagesDPOF printingPaper sizeen_pd10.book Page 8 Monday, September 12, 2005 12:43 PM
9EnLED Lamp DisplayThe 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 standbyPOWER Lights Power is on 9LINK Lights in yellow green Ready for wireless connection 9Lights in orange Not ready for wireless connectionBlinks rapidly in orange for about 1 second There is a problem with the wireless connection.BUSY Lights in yellow green Printing standby 9Blinks in yellow green PrintingBlinks rapidly in yellow green for about 3 sec-ondsThere is a problem receiving data for printing.Blinks in orange Setting Profile Information on the cameraLights in orange for about 1 second Profile Information setup on the camera completeBlinks 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)en_pd10.book Page 9 Monday, September 12, 2005 12:43 PM
10EnTroubleshootingIf the camera cannot establish a strong connection to the PD-10 or if printing suddenly stops, check the following items.Problem Possible cause/SolutionThe 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 thecamera and PD-10./The camera cannot establish a strongconnection to the PD-10 (overall).• Check that the printer is on and ready to print.The camera cannot establish a strong connection to thePD-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 thecamera again (c6).Unable to successfully set up the Profile Information on thecamera 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.BUSYSTARTPOWEen_pd10.book Page 10 Monday, September 12, 2005 12:43 PM
11EnSpecificationsInterface USBWireless LAN interfaceIEEE 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 sightIEEE 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 sightWireless mode Ad-hoc modeSecurity WEP 128 bitPower sourcesBatteries 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 mABattery life Approximately 90 minutes (this may differ depending on the type of printer, file size ofpictures 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 batteriesOperation Environment Temperature: 0 to 40°CHumidity: 10 to 90 %en01_pd10_7.fm Page 11 Monday, September 12, 2005 12:54 PM

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