Irda And Serial Interface Upgrade; System Requirements; Irda Card Installation; Irda And Serial Connection - NEC SuperScript 1800 User Manual

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An IrDA Interface Card is a device that uses infrared light to
transmit a print job from your computer to the printer. It can
be used to substitute the parallel printer cable. The IrDA
Interface Card also has a serial port for making a serial
connection between your computer and the printer.

System Requirements

To use IrDA, your computer must be running Windows 95 or
98, have an IrDA interface, have an IrDA driver, and the NEC
IrDA Interface Upgrade Kit.

IrDA Card Installation

To install the IrDA Interface Card:
1. Remove the printer side cover and access the printer
Installing the IrDA and Serial Interface Upgrade
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E
Controller Board as described on page 83.
2. Position the printer so you have access to the back.
Remove screw from the metal back plate (A)
3.
4. Insert IrDA Interface Card into printer (B) .
5. Connect card with socket on Controller Board (C).
6. Use screw, removed in Step 3, to fasten the card (D).
7. Use the procedure in Step 1 as guide to replace the
printer side cover, 500-sheet Cassette tray, and cables.

IrDA and Serial Connection

This section describes how to connect your computer to the
printer's IrDA and serial ports, and how to configure your
computer's operating system for using these connections.
To complete the IrDA connection:
1. Connect the IrDA adapter to IrDA port (E).
2. Aim the adapter at your computer's IrDA sensor. Do not
allow more than three feet of separation (F).
C
Connect to
socket on
controller
board
F
.
3 feet or less