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    How to connect Pentax Pocketjet & Fujitsu P1510D wireless?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by joycecylam, Dec 19, 2005.

  1. joycecylam

    joycecylam Notebook Consultant

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    Can someone give advice as to how to connect the Fujitsu P1510D laptop to the Pentax Pocketjet printer wireless ? I'm asking on behalf of a friend who is a traveling vet, and she needs as little wiring as possible while on the road.

    Pocketjet has IrDa but P1510 does not.
    Both units does not have bluetooth.

    Currently, both units are connected via USB cable (USB cable head to P1510, mini-5-pin head to Pocketjet).

    Any solutions?
     
    joycecylam, Dec 19, 2005
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    The cable is going to be easier and take up less space than adding wireless to the printer.
     
    Brian, Dec 19, 2005
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    joycecylam Notebook Consultant

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    Does a USB infrared adapter work in this case, i.e. to replace the cable? If yes, any suggestion of good brands? And the cost?
     
    joycecylam, Dec 23, 2005
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    In theory, but I haven't seen IR USB stuff for ages. I'm honestly not sure it's worth the effort to save the space taken up by a 3' cable.
     
    Brian, Dec 24, 2005
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