ACTiSYS ACT-IR100M+ User Manual Download Page 11

 

The Wireless Connectivity Expert

ACT-IR100M/IR100MP

 User’s Manual

 

©

 Copyright 1999-2008 ACTiSYS Corp. 

Page 11 of 14 

Mar 24, 2008

 

 Version 

3.2.2.1

 

7. TROUBLE 

SHOOTING 

For help on general and miscellaneous problems you may be experiencing with your printing, refer to the following 
pages for possible solutions. Look up your problem and try the solution. 
 

Note:

  Please check your printer if it is on the ACT-IR100M/ACT-IR100MP compatibility list first. If not, contact 

ACTiSYS technical support. 

7.1. ACT-IR100MP 

Trouble Shooting Table 

 

Problem 

Solution 

When I try to print from 
my mobile device, the 
LED is not on. 

Be sure your mobile device’s infrared port is activated. 
Be sure the IR100MP’s eye is aligned well with your mobile eye. 
Be sure there is no obstruction between two eyes. 
Be sure the distance between two eyes meets the infrared requirements. 

When I try to print from 
my mobile device, the 
LED flashes or on, but 
nothing prints out or the 
printout is not readable. 

Check if your printing software is on the ACTiSYS recommend software list. 
If not, contact ACTiSYS technical support. 
Be sure the printing port is set to infrared. 
Be sure the printer settings are correct. 

 

7.2.  ACT-IR100M Trouble Shooting Table 

 

IF

 your IR100M version is v2.2 or below, you 

MUST

 follow the power sequence. 

Problem 

Solution 

The power LED is not on. 

Be sure there is 110V AC power supply to your wall outlet. 

Be sure AC adapter is firmly plugged in the wall outlet. 

Be sure AC adapter’s output is 7.5V ~ 12V inside positive. 

Be sure AC adapter is firmly attached to IR100M. 

When I try to print from 
my desktop PC, the 
parallel port LED does 
not flash or on at all, 
nothing prints out 

Be sure the cable between your desktop and IR100M is firmly 
connected. 

Be sure IR100M is firmly attached to printer. 

Be sure your PC printing set to parallel port. 

When I try to print from 
my desktop PC, the 
parallel port LED flashes 
or on, but nothing prints 
out or the printout is not 
readable. 

Be sure your printer power is ON. 

Be sure your printer settings are correct. 

When I try to print from 
my mobile device, the 
infrared port LED does 
not flash at all. 

Be sure your mobile device’s infrared port is activated. 

Be sure the IR100M’s eye is aligned well with your mobile eye. 

Be sure there is no obstruction between two eyes. 

Be sure the distance between two eyes meet the infrared requirements.

When I try to print from 
my mobile device, the 
infrared port LED flashes, 
but nothing prints out or 
the printout is not 
readable. 

Check if your printing software is on the Actisys recommend software 
list. If not, contact Actisys technical support. 

Be sure the printing port is set to infrared. 

Be sure there is no conflict between the infrared and other devices. 

Be sure the printer settings are correct. 

 
 

If the problems still exist, please contact ACTiSYS technical support. 

Summary of Contents for ACT-IR100M+

Page 1: ...mont CA 94539 USA Tel 1 510 490 8024 Fax 1 510 623 7268 Web http www actisys com E mail irda info actisys com ACT IR100M IR100MP IrDA Printer Adapter User s Manual March 24 2008 Version 3 2 2 1 Copyri...

Page 2: ...reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Increase the separation betwee...

Page 3: ...ries IR100M IR100MP is generally compatible with most parallel printer models However some latest models that are not backward compatible with ASCII or DOS print commands may not be compatible You sho...

Page 4: ...008 Version 3 2 2 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT COMPATIBILITY LIST 3 REVISION HISTORY 5 1 INTRODUCTION 6 2 ACT IR100M LED BEHAVIOR 6 3 ACT IR100MP LED BEHAVIOR 7 4 PARTS CHECK LIST 8 5 SYSTEM REQUIREM...

Page 5: ...te models 3 2 2 1 3 2008 Updated Corporate address 3 2 2 1 3 24 2008 Updated Compatibility list ACTiSYS reserves the right to make changes without further notice to any products herein to improve reli...

Page 6: ...an integrated IR head and adapter body without external power supply Small in size and light in weight makes it more convenient for traveling users ACT IR100M is compliant with the Infrared Data Assoc...

Page 7: ...0MP User s Manual Copyright 1999 2008 ACTiSYS Corp Page 7 of 14 Mar 24 2008 3 ACT IR100MP LED BEHAVIOR Figure 2 ACT IR100MP Name Status Meanings Off Before Detecting IR Device Blink Slowly IR Signal D...

Page 8: ...ibility list Proper printing software and proper printer driver on your PC Window 95 98 Me 2000 XP 110V 220V AC electrical outlets for ACT IR100M 5 2 Your Mobile Device which uses infrared An infrared...

Page 9: ...Expert ACT IR100M IR100MP User s Manual Copyright 1999 2008 ACTiSYS Corp Page 9 of 14 Mar 24 2008 6 SETUP PROCEDURE Figure 3 Connection Diagram with Passing Thru Figure 4 Connection Diagram without Pa...

Page 10: ...0 Activate the infrared if necessary For details see mobile device manual step 11 Install proper printing software We recommend ACTiPrintCE if your mobile device is Windows CE 3 0 or above or ACTiPrin...

Page 11: ...Be sure there is 110V AC power supply to your wall outlet 2 Be sure AC adapter is firmly plugged in the wall outlet 3 Be sure AC adapter s output is 7 5V 12V inside positive 4 Be sure AC adapter is fi...

Page 12: ...face Centronics 36F 36M Cable to Parallel Printer DB 25M Centronics 36M Cable to PC Parallel Port Power Consumption 0 30 W During Printing Operating Temperature 0o C to 60o C 32o F to 140o F IR100M IR...

Page 13: ...of purchase to ACTiSYS The limited warranty described above is in addition to whatever implied warranties may be granted to purchasers by law To the extent permitted by applicable law ALL IMPLIED WAR...

Page 14: ...R100MP User s Manual Copyright 1999 2008 ACTiSYS Corp Page 14 of 14 Mar 24 2008 10 CONTACT INFORMATION ACTiSYS Corporation 921 Corporate Way Fremont CA 94539 USA TEL 1 510 490 8024 FAX 1 510 623 7268...

Reviews: