Black Box PI785A Manual de usuario
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NOVEMBER 1999
PI785A
PI786A
PI787A
Quick Installation Guide
Bidirectional Wireless Print Sharer
Bidirectional Wireless Print Sharer Computer Module
Bidirectional Wireless Print Sharer Printer Module
Bidirectional Wireless Print
Sharer–Computer Module
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the trademark owners.
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BIDIRECTIONAL WIRELESS PRINT SHARER
Introduction
Description
The Bidirectional Wireless Print Sharer lets you share four printers with up to 32
computers without wires or a network. It’s 2 to 5 times faster than printing with a
cable and much faster than printing from a network.
The Bidirectional Wireless Print Sharer uses very-high-frequency radio waves to
transmit print data through the air. You don’t need a clear line of sight between
the units—you can print jobs through walls, ceilings, and floors. And since the
Bidirectional Wireless Print Sharer’s frequency is so high, there are very few other
devices that can interfere with your print job.
If you have multiple printers in the area, the Bidirectional Wireless Print Sharer’s
configuration software allows you to uniquely identify each printer. Then, from any
computer with a Bidirectional Wireless Print Sharer, you can you switch between
four different printers.
Data-transfer rates are up to 1 Mbps. Print ranges are up to 125 feet (38.1 m)
indoors, and up to 4000 feet (1219.2 m) unobstructed.
What You Should Have Received
If you ordered the PI785A: (1) computer module, (1) printer module, (1) parallel
cable [part number EQN202-0006], (1) PC cable, (2) power supplies, (1) software
diskette
If you ordered the PI786A: (1) computer module, (1) PC cable, (1) power supply
If you ordered the PI787A: (1) printer module, (1) power supply, (1) software diskette
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Read This Before Installing Modules
IMPORTANT
If you have just one printer and security is not an issue, you can use the
modules without configuring.
If you have more than one printer or wish to configure the adapters,
install the configuration software (SETUP.EXE) and refer to the user
guide (MANUAL.TXT). Do not connect your Bidirectional Wireless Print
Sharer Printer Module to the computer for configuration until reading
the appropriate section of the user guide.
A user guide, MANUAL.TXT, is available on the diskette supplied with
the printer module. Following Windows installation, the user guide
MANUAL.DOC is provided as a Word document in your software
directory.
For additional help, look in the folder called TEC_HELP, found on the
diskette.
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Connecting the Printer Module
IMPORTANT
If you haven’t already done so, read the information about configuration
software on page 3 BEFORE you connect any modules.
NOTE
ALWAYS connect the power supply to the power source first; then
connect the module. Finally, connect the module to the computer or
printer.
1. Plug the power supply into a power outlet. Then plug the power supply into
the printer module.
2. Unplug the existing printer cable from the computer but leave that cable
connected to the printer.
3. Plug the free end of the printer cable (the end that used to be plugged into
the computer) into the printer module. The green light should blink once per
second. The module is now ready to transmit and receive data.
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Connecting the Computer Module
IMPORTANT
If you haven’t already done so, read the information about configuration
software on page 3 BEFORE you connect any modules.
1. Plug the power source into a power outlet. Then plug the power source into
the computer module.
2. Attach one end of the parallel cable (included with your Bidirectional Wireless
Print Sharer) to the computer module and the other end to your computer’s
LPT1 port.
3. The green light on the computer module should turn on and stay on. This
means it’s ready to transmit data. When it’s transmitting data, the green light
will blink rapidly.
4. Repeat these steps for each additional computer module.
Installation is now complete, and you’re ready to print wirelessly!
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Troubleshooting
Read this chapter if:
• the computer module’s green light is blinking at times other than when it’s
transmitting data,
• the printer module isn’t blinking approximately once per second, or
• the computer module’s red light is flashing.
Additional troubleshooting information is also available on the included diskette.
(See the file CUSTOM CONFIGURATION.DOC in the TEC_HELP folder, or read
the user guide [MANUAL.TXT].)
Printer Side
1. Check all connections and make sure you’re using the proper power supplies.
Is the cable plugged into the printer’s parallel port?
2. Make sure the green light on the printer module is flashing. If it isn’t flashing,
check your printer to make sure it is online and ready to receive a print job,
and that there is paper.
3. Examine the module carefully and make sure it is a printer module, not a
computer module. (It should be labeled “Printer Module.”)
4. If the printer module light still isn’t blinking, change DC power supplies. Also
try changing printer cables.
5. If the printer’s green light still isn’t blinking, call Technical Support.
Computer Side
1. Check all connections and make sure you’re using the proper power supplies
and parallel cables. Is the cable plugged into the computer’s parallel port?
2. Is the light on the computer module solid green when there aren’t any jobs
printing?
3. If you have just a solid red light, examine the module carefully and make sure
it is a computer module, not a printer module. (It should be labeled
“Computer Module.”)
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4. If you see a solid green light and a blinking red light, make sure there is at least
5 feet (1.5 m) between the computer and printer module. Also make sure that
you aren’t exceeding the maximum distance (125 feet indoors or 4000 feet
unobstructed).
5. If you see a solid green light and a blinking red light and you’re printing
through multiple walls, try moving the units closer until the error light goes
away.
6. Is the printer module blinking green?
7. If you’re still having problems, call Technical Support for assistance.
Garbled Printing
1. Make sure you’re using the correct printer driver.
2. Disable the bi-directional communication for the printer driver.
3. Cancel all print jobs. Turn the printer and the Bidirectional Wireless Print
Sharer modules off, then on again. Try printing again.
Calling Black Box
If you determine that your Bidirectional Wireless Print Sharer is malfunctioning,
do not attempt to alter or repair the unit. It contains no user-serviceable parts.
Contact Black Box at 724-746-5500.
Before you do, make a record of the history of the problem. We will be able to
provide more efficient and accurate assistance if you have a complete description,
including:
• the nature and duration of the problem.
• when the problem occurs.
• the components involved in the problem.
• any particular application that, when used, appears to create the problem or
make it worse.
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Shipping and Packaging
If you need to transport or ship your Bidirectional Wireless Print Sharer:
• Package it carefully. We recommend that you use the original container.
• If you are shipping the Bidirectional Wireless Print Sharer for repair, make
sure you include everything that came in the original package. Before you
ship, contact Black Box to get a Return Materials Authorization (RMA)
number.
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