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To print Batch readings or send live readings (stream) from the PosiTector (Advanced Models) wirelessly to your printer a Bluetooth connection must be set up. This guide explains how to pair a PosiTector with your Bluetooth printer.
Pairing the PosiTector with Bluetooth Printer
Step 1:
Turn Bluetooth ON within the PosiTector Bluetooth menu
a) Select the Connect option from the gage menu as shown. | b) Select the Bluetooth option from the Setup menu. | c) Select ON from the Bluetooth menu | d) The Bluetooth icon appears |
Step 2:
Turn the Bluetooth printer on. The printer’s power indicator light will begin blinking.
Step 3:
Pair the PosiTector with your printer
a) Select the Connect option from the gage menu as shown. | b) Select the Bluetooth option from the Setup menu. | c) Select Pairing from the Bluetooth menu | d) The message Gage is now temporarily visible and connectable is displayed. Select Next. |
e) Four bars will rotate for about a minute, while the gage searches for the Bluetooth printer. | f) When the Select BT Host to Pair with dialogue opens, select "OM2100" from the dropdown list. Select OK. | g) Power down the instrument by selecting Power Off from the gage menu. Then turn the gage back on using the center button. If the pairing was sucessful, the Bluetooth icon on the PosiTector and the PosiTector Desktop Manager icon in the taskbar will both turn blue within a minute. | |
Printing a stored Batch from PosiTector Memory
a) Select the Memory option from the gage menu as shown. | b) Next, select the Print option from the Memory menu | c) Select Batch to be printed from the Print Batch list | d) The message Ensure BT Printer is on and connected is displayed. Select OK. |
Streaming live readings to the Bluetooth printer
a) Select the Connect option from the gage menu as shown. | b) Next, select the Bluetooth option from the Setup menu | c) Select Steam from the Bluetooth menu and check the box | d) Measurements will now be printed as they are taken. |
Using the PosiTector with Bluetooth interface (icon)
The Bluetooth icon allows the operator to monitor the status of the Bluetooth connection between the gage and computer. There are 2 modes for the Bluetooth icon:
Disconnected: The PosiTector is not connected to the software on your computer.
Connected: The Bluetooth connection has been established between the PosiTector 6000 and printer or the SPC software on your computer.
Note: Readings will not be transmitted while the Bluetooth icon is in a Disconnected state.