| In recent years, Bluetooth technology has | | | | Bluetooth. |
| become increasingly popular. With the ability to | | | | One of the most notable advantages of Bluetooth |
| transmit data using radio signals, Bluetooth devices | | | | technology is that it offers greater bandwidth, |
| can detect and interact with one another as far | | | | which prevents interference and data loss by |
| as 100 meters away. Although most people have | | | | other devices on the same frequency. Another |
| heard of this new technology, not everyone is | | | | benefit of a Bluetooth printer is the ability to send |
| familiar with how it works. In this guide, we'll go | | | | print jobs from several different machines to the |
| over some of the basic elements of Bluetooth | | | | same printer. In fact, a master Bluetooth device |
| printing, including the advantages and | | | | can typically connect up to seven other devices in |
| disadvantages of this wireless communication | | | | a single network. |
| technology. | | | | You may also have the option of printing from a |
| Unlike other wireless networks, Bluetooth signals | | | | handheld PDA. To perform this action, just search |
| can extend beyond doors, walls, and in some | | | | for your Bluetooth printer on your mobile device. |
| cases, different levels of a building. With that being | | | | If you're having trouble finding it, try looking under |
| said, Bluetooth printers are the ideal solution for | | | | "BT Discovery" or "Bluetooth |
| customers looking to get rid of those messy | | | | Discovery." |
| wires and cords. | | | | However, despite these advantages, one thing |
| Bluetooth devices are also great for business | | | | you need to be aware of with Bluetooth |
| professionals who travel frequently-not only can | | | | technology is its underlying security issues. We've |
| you take them anywhere, but setting them up is | | | | all heard horror stories about people's phones |
| easier than ever. Plus, most Bluetooth printers | | | | being hacked into and all of their personal |
| have an extra long battery life, so you can use | | | | information being used without their knowing. |
| them for hours without having to recharge them. | | | | Unfortunately, Bluetooth technology presents |
| Nowadays, some printers come with Bluetooth | | | | similar concerns. Because these devices can |
| technology transceivers already installed. However, | | | | connect across vast ranges, it's possible for other |
| for those printers that don't already have | | | | people to easily tap into your network or devices |
| Bluetooth technology, you should only need an | | | | if not secured properly. Keep in mind that |
| adapter to use Bluetooth signals. | | | | checking the "Turn discover on" option |
| There are many Bluetooth printer adapters | | | | will make your PC less secure. |
| available. You can either shop online or at your | | | | As with most other technology products, |
| local electronics store, and you'll most likely find an | | | | Bluetooth is only going to get better, faster and |
| inexpensive one that's compatible with your | | | | more popular. Most likely, its bandwidth capacities |
| device. Once you purchase an adapter, simply | | | | and networking capabilities will expand, allowing for |
| connect one end to your PC and the other end to | | | | more seamless communication between devices. |
| your printer. After you've done this, it should | | | | In other words, devices with Bluetooth technology |
| install itself. If you have an older type of printer, | | | | will be able to transmit and receive more |
| such as a parallel printer, you'll probably need a | | | | high-quality data. |
| nine pin converter in order to accept files via | | | | |