IR printing Fast Infrared Receiver The fast infrared receiver (FIR) port is located on the lower right corner of the printer. This port is compliant with the specifications determined by the Infrared Data Association (IrDA). On the right side of the FIR port is a status light that indicates when the port is active. The FIR port transmits data at speeds of up to 4 MB per second. When the infrared (IR) connection is established, the FIR status light comes on. If the connection is broken, or when the print job is complete, the FIR status light goes off. Figure 27. FIR port Using the FIR port To use the FIR port, you need the following:
A computer or personal digital assistant (PDA) equipped with an IrDA-compliant IR port. An infrared port driver that allows printing from the computer to the printer using the FIR port and the IrDA communication protocol. A computer with a printer driver installed to generate data that the printer can print. Note Check with your computer hardware or operating system manufacturer for the correct port driver. To operate the FIR port, you need to meet the following conditions: A portable computer (or other portable device equipped with an IrDA-compliant IR window) aligned within 1 meter (2 to 3 feet maximum) of the HP Fast InfraRed Receiver.
The IR window must be at an angle of +/- 15 degrees to ensure an effective connection for printing. 58 Chapter 3 Printer configuration C7058-90936