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Chapter 6
Bluetooth
The ALH-900x handheld readers feature Bluetooth technology for wireless communication with
other devices, such as wireless printers, supporting the Serial Printer Profile (SPP). By default, the
Bluetooth service is turned off.
Turning on Bluetooth
The Bluetooth radio is turned off be default. To use Bluetooth, turn it on first with the Bluetooth
application.
[Start] > [Programs] > [Alien Demos] > [Bluetooth]
Connecting Bluetooth Printers (SPP)
The Bluetooth Device Properties control panel connects to a printer through a virtual serial port.
The SPP Bluetooth device will appear as a virtual Com port: generally COM3, with a baud rate of
9600 bps.
[Start] > [Settings] > [Control Panel] > [Bluetooth Device Properties]
Use the Bluetooth program to turn the
Bluetooth radio on and off.
Select <Bluetooth ON>, and then click
the OK button.