Zebra Technologies UMAN-MZA-007 manual Wireless Communications with Bluetooth

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Wireless Communications with Bluetooth™

Bluetooth is a worldwide standard for the exchange of data between two devices via radio frequencies. Bluetooth radios are relatively low powered to help prevent interference with other devices running at similar radio frequencies. This limits the range of a Bluetooth device to about 10 meters (32 feet).

Both the printer and the device it communicates with must fol- low the Bluetooth standard. Only one of the radio options can be installed in the printer at one time and the antenna used for these transmitters must not be co-located or must not operate in conjunction with any other antenna.

Bluetooth Networking Overview

Each Bluetooth enabled MZ series printer is identified by a unique Bluetooth Device Address (BDA) loaded into the printer when manufactured. In order to exchange data, two Bluetooth enabled devices must establish a connection.

Bluetooth software is always running in the background, ready to respond to connection requests. One device (known as the master) must request a connection with another. The second device (the slave) then accepts or rejects the connec- tion. A Bluetooth enabled MZ series printer will normally act as a slave creating a miniature network with the terminal sometimes referred to as a “piconet.”.

For the most part, communications using the Bluetooth pro- tocol are initiated and processed without any operator inter- vention.

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MZ Series User Guide

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Contents UMAN-MZS-007 rev. B May Page Table of Contents Product Support Contacts Proprietary Statements Product ImprovementsCopyrights Document Conventions Introduction to the MZ Series Unpacking and InspectionReporting Damage MZ Series Overview MZ 220 Illustrated Battery Installing and Removing the BatteryGetting Ready to Print Removing the Battery Charging the Battery Mains AdapterApproximate Charge Times MZ Series Quad Power Station MZ Series Quad Power StationBattery Safety Charger SafetyLoading the Media All models Opening the MZ Printer MZ 220 shownUsing Pre-Printed Receipt Media Installing Media Operator Controls Printer Controls Connecting the Printer Printing a Configuration LabelVerify the Printer Is Working Cable Communication Cable CommunicationsIR Communications IR Communication ZoneWireless Communications with Bluetooth Bluetooth Networking OverviewSetting Up the Software Wlan OverviewWearing the Printer Belt ClipAdjustable Shoulder Strap Using the Optional Shoulder StrapPreventive Maintenance Extending Battery LifeGeneral Cleaning Instructions MZ Series Cleaning InstructionsMZ Series Cleaning Troubleshooting Interpreting IndicatorsTroubleshooting Topics MZ Series User Guide Resetting an MZ Series Printer Determining Your Printer VersionTroubleshooting Tests Communications DiagnosticsCalling Technical Support Configuration Label Example MZ 220 illustrated Configuration Label Example Configuration Label Example Specifications Printing SpecificationsMemory and Communications Specifications, MZ series Media SpecificationsFont and Bar Code Specifications for MZ Series UCC/EANPhysical, Environmental and Electrical Specifications USB Communications PortMZ 220 Overall Dimensions MZ Series Accessories Description Adjustable shoulder strapAppendix a Interface Cables USB CableMaintenance Supplies Appendix BAppendix C Media SuppliesBattery Disposal Appendix DProduct Disposal Appendix E Product SupportProduct Support Contacts Regional HeadquartersUsing zebra.com Appendix FMZ Series User Guide Appendices Index Patent Numbers Zebra Technologies Corporation