One of the exciting applications
of Bluetooth technology is wireless Bluetooth printing. Bluetooth
wireless printers allow computer users to print documents,
photographs and labels wirelessly.
Everyone has too many wires and
cables on their desk already. Wireless printing reduces cable
clutter by eliminating the need for a printer cable. Laptop and PDA
users find
wireless
printing
particularly useful as it eliminates the need to continually
connect printer cables every time they need to print a document.
Bluetooth wireless printer adapters play an important role in
allowing wired printer users to begin the transition to Bluetooth
wireless printing.
Most computer users have wired
printer connections in their home or office. Bluetooth wireless
printer adapters allow computer users who do not have
Bluetooth-enabled printers to convert their printers to
Bluetooth-enabled printers.
Wireless printer adapters are
available for either USB port printers or parallel port printers.
Bluetooth printer adapters simply connect to the USB or parallel
port on the printer. The wireless printer adapter may also require
an AC electrical connection. Some printer functions may not be
enabled when using the Bluetooth wireless adapter, however. This is
particularly an issue with all-in-one printers.
Many people find a Bluetooth
wireless printer adapter to be much more affordable than a new
printer. Bluetooth wireless printer adapters can be purchased
online for less than $30. More expensive units are still less than
$100. This is considerable cheaper than replacing your printer if
you purchased it recently.
Bluetooth wireless printer
adapters are available from nearly every electronics and technical
supply store. Many Internet retailers also carry wireless printer
adapters. HP, Belkin, D-Link, and Targus all manufacture and
distribute Bluetooth wireless printer adapters as do several other
companies.
Bluetooth wireless printer
adapters are easy to setup and use. Installation typically consists
of connecting the wireless printer adapter to the appropriate port
on the printer.
After the adapter is connected to
the printer it will need to be connected to an electrical outlet.
The final step is to print a test page from the wireless printer
adapter. Configuration on the computer should require little
besides selecting the appropriate COM port in the printer settings.
Bluetooth wireless printers often work through a virtual COM port.
Specific instructions should be included with the Bluetooth
wireless printer adapter from the manufacturer.
There are several Bluetooth
wireless printer adapters to choose from. Which model you should
purchase will depend on your preferences and needs as well as which
models are available at the store where you shop.
Sales personnel at a retail store
or member reviews at online stores should be able to point you in
the right direction. Most online stores also allow for easy
comparison of several items as well. Ultimately, the right wireless
printer adapter will be a matter of personal preferences, needs,
price and availability.
Bluetooth wireless printer
adapters are a great way to take your home or office wireless
without needing to replace equipment that is still functioning
well. Adding a wireless printer adapter is a fast and easy way to
update your wired printer to a Bluetooth-enabled wireless
printer.