the serial number of the printer; however, this method is not rec- ommended. The terminal can only capture the desired printer using this type of link.

The terminal must be programmed to guide the user through scanning the printer serial number bar-code, then execute an algorithm which converts the serial number into an address. Zebra can provide C source code to licensed OEM customers that handles the conversion from serial number to address.

Linking From the Printer to the Terminal

When no scanner is available, and/or no additional software is to be written for the terminal, then the linking operation can be initiated solely by the printer.

In this procedure the printer broadcasts a message seeking an available terminal. If a terminal “hears” the broadcast and is avail- able, it will respond by linking to the printer.

To insure a secure link, the user must perform the link operation far enough away from other operating terminals so that the printer does not inadvertently capture some other user’s terminal. Any other terminal that hears the broadcast message from the printer may try to link to it, therefore you should insure that only one terminal is within broadcast range Feedback is available from the printer as to the outcome of the link operation.

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