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Cameo 2/3 Series User Guide
the text “Wireless Network Printer” on the product identi-
fication label.
Cable Communications
All Cameo printers can communicate by cable; the specif-
ic cable supplied with your printer will vary with the host ter-
minal. The 8-pin circular connector on your communications
cable plugs into the serial communications port on the side of
the Cameo printer. (Refer to the Specifications Section of this
manual for communications port pin assignments.)
The connector is keyed to assure correct alignment; do not
try to force it if it does not plug in. The other end of the cable
must be plugged into the host terminal. Communications be-
tween the terminal and the printer is controlled by the applica-
tions running on the terminal and the printer.
IR Communications
Printers equipped for infrared (IR) communications are
identified by a small “IR” logo on the unit’s keypad. IR allows
wireless communications between the printer and the host
terminal. IR units can also communicate with a cable as de-
tailed above, however, IR functions are disabled when the
cable is plugged in. Cameo units with the IR option can be
configured to conform to the standard IrDA communications
protocol
Linking a Printer to an IrDA Host
IrDA compliant terminals will automatically initiate commu-
nications to the printer. First insure that there is a direct line
of sight between the printer and the terminal that will be send-
ing data. The IR window on the front of the Cameo must face
the corresponding window on the terminal to properly send
and receive signals. An IrDA compliant terminal will seek out
any linkable devices and establish communications between
them, even turning the printer on if necessary.