Setting up the printer and computer for printing via Bluetooth - (Windows) iP6310D
Article ID: ART122773 | Date published: 05/12/2015 | Date last updated: 05/06/2019
 

Description

Setup

Solution

Printing Data via Bluetooth Communication (Windows)

Preparation

In order to print via Bluetooth communication with Windows, the following system requirements must be satisfied.

Computer A computer which builds in an Bluetooth module. Or, a computer which attached the optional Bluetooth adapter of each manufacturer.
OS Microsoft Windows XP (Satisfying any one of the following conditions is needed)

Windows XP SP2 or later is installed

Toshiba Windows XP computers with Bluetooth Settings Version 3.00.10 or later is installed

 

In order to connect the Bluetooth unit and print via Bluetooth communication, the following steps are required.

STEP 1

Check that the Bluetooth unit is properly attached to the printer.
STEP 2

Install the printer driver.

STEP 3

Check the device name on the LCD.

See Setting up the Printer

STEP 4

Register the printer as a Bluetooth device.

When using Windows XP :

Authenticate the printer through a Bluetooth device in the control panel on Windows XP.

See Registering the Printer

When using a Toshiba Windows XP computer:

Authenticate the printer using Bluetooth Settings*.

* When the computer which builds in a Bluetooth module manufactured by Toshiba Corp., or the program attached to the Bluetooth adapter of the option manufactured by Toshiba is used, the computer can register a printer easily.

Bluetooth Settings can be started by clicking Start and selecting All Programs, TOSHIBA, Bluetooth, and Bluetooth Settings.

For details on Bluetooth Settings, refer to your computer's operation manual.

The operations may vary depending on your operating program. In this case, refer to your computer's operation manual.

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Setting up the Printer

This section describes the procedures for checking the settings of the Bluetooth unit on the LCD of the printer in preparation for Bluetooth printing.

1. Ensure that the printer is turned on, and attach the Bluetooth unit.

Note: When the Bluetooth unit is properly attached to the printer, the POWER lamp flashes two times.

2. Display the Bluetooth settings screen on the LCD.

Note: If the Bluetooth settings screen does not appear on the LCD, the Bluetooth unit may not be attached correctly. Attach the Bluetooth unit correctly. If the Bluetooth settings screen still does not appear, the Bluetooth unit may be faulty. In this case, service is required
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  • Press the <Configuration> button repeatedly to select 'BLUETOOTH SET' and then press the <OK> button.
  • Use the buttons to select the setting item you want to change and then press the <OK> button.

3. Select Device name using the cursor buttons. The Device name screen appears.

4. Check the device name. The device name is necessary to register the printer as a Bluetooth device. Be sure to note the device name.

Note: If multiple printer units with the same model name are connected to the system, assigning a different device name to each printer is recommended for easy identification of the printer you will use.

After checking the device name, press the <OK> button on the printer.

After checking the Bluetooth settings, register the printer on your computer.

See Registering the Printer

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Registering the Printer

Register the printer as a Bluetooth device on Windows XP.

Note: Before registering the printer, enable the Bluetooth function in your computer. For more information, refer to your computer's operation manual. The following procedure is described assuming that the security enhancement feature of Windows XP SP2 has been installed in your computer. To see the version of Windows XP, click 'Start', right click on 'My Computer' and select 'Properties'. Then, it can be confirmed on the System Properties dialog displayed.
 

1. Click 'Start' and then click 'Control Panel', 'Printers and Other Hardware', and 'Bluetooth Devices'.

2. Click 'Add' in the Devices tab.

The Add Bluetooth Device Wizard will start.

3. Ensure that the printer is turned on, check the 'My device is set up and ready to be found' check box and then click 'Next'.


 

4. Select the device name of the printer and click 'Next'.

Select the same device name as that checked under Setting up the Printer

5. Click 'Don't use a passkey' and then 'Next'.

Note: If you set a passkey in the printer, select 'Use the passkey found in the documentation' and enter passkey then click 'Next'.

6. Click 'Finish'.


7 Check that the device name selected at step 4 is registered, and click 'OK'.
 

Now, the settings for printing via Bluetooth communication are ready.

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Attaching the Bluetooth unit (BU-20)

To enable printing with Bluetooth communication, you have to attach the Bluetooth unit (BU-20) to the printer.

Refer to the following procedures to attach the Bluetooth unit to the printer.

1. Turn on the printer.


2. Insert the Bluetooth unit into the direct print port.*

*iP6600D shown below. Direct print port is in same location on other models.

Note: When the Bluetooth unit is attached to the printer properly, the Power lamp will flash twice.
 

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Changing Bluetooth settings - iP6210D / iP6310D

Displaying the Bluetooth settings screen.

1. Press the <Configuration> button repeatedly to select 'BLUETOOTH SET' and then press the <OK> button.

2. Use the buttons to select the setting item you want to change and then press the <OK> button.

Settings

Device name: Select the device name of this printer displayd on the screen of the Bluetooth device.
Access refusal: Selecting ON will disable the search for this printer from Bluetooth devices.
Security: Selecting Enable will enable a passkey. Setting a passkey will prevent incorrect access from other Bluetooth devices.
Passkey: You can change the passkey. The passkey refers to an identification number to be determined. It is used to prevent incorrect access from other Bluetooth devices.

The initial value is set to "0000".
After you change pass key, you are required to enter new passkey again. Enter new passkey to the Bluetooth device



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