This
page identifies, and provides advice for selecting,
third-party hardware components compatible
with the BarVision system. The products mentioned
below are subject to modification, revision,
or replacement by the manufacturers at any
time without notice. Nuvo Technologies cannot
guarantee their continued compatibility with
BarVision®.
Supported Palm® Handhelds
The following
handhelds have been tested and are known to be compatible with
BarVision v1.0 for Palm OS® and
BarVision equipment:
Model: Tungsten™ E2
Printer Connectivity: IrDA, Bluetooth®
Model: Palm® TX
Printer Connectivity: IrDA, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11B
Integrating with Third-Party Products
In order to output BarVision's real-time data stream into third-party
applications running on a computer, you will need to purchase our
customized RS485-to-USB Adapter. The adapter comes complete with
drivers for most operatng systems including Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Contact your BarVision sales representative for more information.
Exporting to Windows®
Using the BarVision
Conduit for Palm® HotSync software, you
can export BarVision journal files and reports from the handheld
and archive them on a Windows®-based PC. From the PC, reports
can be printed to any Windows®-compatible printer using a text
editor such as Notepad. Journal files can be used in spreadsheets,
databases, and reporting applications such as Crystal Reports®.
Learn more about installing and using the conduit in the BarVision
User's Guide.
The BarVision
Conduit is subject to the requirements of Palm® Desktop
for Windows.
Handheld Printing Requirements
To print BarVision reports directly from a Palm handheld, avoid using
GDI printers, commonly referred to as winprinters. GDI printers require
proprietary Windows®-based software to generate a printable page.
Printers that support multiple platforms (Mac®, Linux) in addition
to Windows® are good candidates for direct handheld printing.
To print BarVision reports directly from a Palm handheld using IrDA
(infrared):
1. Printer with built-in IrDA connectivity - Make sure to select
a printer that supports your handheld without requiring additional
software.
As part of our in-house testing, we have confirmed the following
printer as a reference solution:
— HP 450
NOTE: We do not currently support the Canon Pixma iP90 printer
due to font and page formatting issues.
OR
1. IrDA printer adapter - In order for the printer to communicate
with the handheld, you will need an IrDA printer adapter such as
the IR100 series (IR100M, IR100M+, IR100MP) from ACTiSYS.
2. Compatible printer - Make sure to select a printer that is compatible
with the IrDA adapter.
As part of our in-house testing, we have confirmed the following
reference solutions:
ACTiSYS IR100M adapter connected to...
— Brother HL-2070N
— Dell S2500
— HP LaserJet 5000
— Lexmark E240
To print BarVision reports directly from a Palm handheld using Bluetooth:
1. Printer with built-in Bluetooth connectivity - Make sure to
select a printer that supports your handheld without requiring additional
software.
As part of our in-house testing, we have confirmed the following
printer as a reference solution:
— HP 460wbt*
*Due to the memory constraints of the HP Bluetooth printer card,
we only recommend using this print solution for low volume (approx
15 pages) reporting such as bartenders' end-of-shift summaries or
BarVision demonstrations.
OR
1. Bluetooth printer adapter - In order for the printer to communicate
with the handheld, you will need an external Bluetooth printer adapter
such as the D-Link DBT-320.
2. Compatible printer - Select a non-GDI printer that is compliant
with the requirements of the selected Bluetooth adapter.
As part of our in-house testing, we have confirmed the following
reference solutions:
D-Link DBT-320 adapter connected to...
— Brother HL-2070N printer
— Lexmark E240 printer
To print BarVision reports directly from a Palm handheld to a stand-alone
printer using Wi-Fi:
1. Wireless print server - You will need a Wi-Fi 802.11b/g wireless
print server that supports LPR printing such as the D-Link DP-G301.
If you select an 802.11g print sever, make sure to enable b/g mixed-mode
communications in order to support Palm handhelds.
2. Compatible printer - Any non-GDI printer that is compliant with
the print server should work with BarVision.
As part of our in-house testing, we have confirmed the following
reference solutions:
D-Link DP-G301 print server connected to...
— Brother HL-2070N
— Dell S2500
— HP LaserJet 5000
— Lexmark E240
To print BarVision reports directly from a Palm handheld to a network
printer using Wi-Fi:
1. Wireless network access - The network must include a WLAN switch,
router, or access point that supports Wi-Fi 802.11b wireless clients.
2. Printer with built-in print server - You will need a printer that
supports LPR printing.
As part of our in-house testing, we have confirmed the following
reference printers:
— Brother HL-2070N
— HP LaserJet 2300n
OR
1. Wireless network access - The network must include a WLAN switch,
router, or access point that supports Wi-Fi 802.11b wireless clients.
2. Print server - You will need a print server that supports LPR
printing.
3. Compatible printer - Any non-GDI printer that is compliant with
the print server should work with BarVision.
As part of our in-house testing, we have confirmed the following
reference configurations:
External print servers (Axis, D-Link, Netgear) connected to...
— Dell S2500
— HP LaserJet 5000
— Lexmark E240
Palm and Tungsten are among the trademarks or registered trademarks
owned by or licensed to Palm, Inc.
Windows is a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation
in the United States and/or other countries.
Crystal Reports is a trademark or registered trademark of Business
Objects SA or its affiliated companies in the United States and other
countries. Mac is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered
in the U.S. and other countries.
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