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Connect the Printer to a Barcode Scanner Using Bluetooth (Windows)
We recommend using a reliable high-quality barcode scanner and checking the barcode scanner specifications before selecting a model.
Recommended barcode scanner selection criteria: Bluetooth Version 2.1 + EDR (Class 1) models supporting SPP or OPP profiles
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- For P-touch Template mode, templates must first be downloaded from a computer to the printer using P-touch Transfer Manager.
- The barcode scanner should be programmed to use the English keyboard. For beginners, we recommend programming your barcode scanner with no prefix and no suffix characters. For advanced users, the prefix and suffix characters can be scanned and used as commands with the printer for creating customised templates.
- Contact the manufacturer for more information on how to use and program a specific barcode scanner model.
- Follow the recommendations of the manufacturer of your Bluetooth-equipped devices, such as barcode scanners, and install any necessary hardware and software.
- The Bluetooth connection settings are saved even after the printer is turned off.
- Press Menu.
- Press
or
to select the following:
- Select [Bluetooth]. Press OK.
- Select [Bluetooth (On/Off)]. Press OK.
- Press
or
to select [On]. Press OK.
appears on the LCD.
Depending on your model,may appear instead of
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- Pair the printer with the barcode scanner via Bluetooth.If the PIN of the printer is required, the default PIN is the last four digits of the product serial number. You can change the PIN using the Communication Setting Tool.
- If the Request Secure Simple Pairing (SSP) settings during pairing checkbox is not selected in the Bluetooth tab of Communication Settings, a Bluetooth pass key for a Bluetooth device appears on the LCD and the Bluetooth connection is made.
- If the Request Secure Simple Pairing (SSP) settings during pairing checkbox is selected in the Bluetooth tab of Communication Settings, a Bluetooth pass key appears on the LCD. Press OK on the printer. As the displayed Bluetooth pass key is entered to the Bluetooth device, the Bluetooth connection is made.
When a connection has been established, the printer remains connected until it is turned off, preventing it from connecting to another device.
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