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placebo
Aug 27, 2004, 02:53 PM
how do i know if my printer is bluetooth compatable? i've looked on apples website and haven't found any lists.



kgarner
Aug 27, 2004, 02:57 PM
The printer manual or box should say. I think that if it had it they would try to announce it in someway, as it would be a cool feature.

Just FYI, not many printers currently have Bluetooth built in, but manufacturers and third parties are providing Bluetooth adapter kits for printers.

Solafaa
Aug 27, 2004, 04:13 PM
Check for bluetooth printers on google, i dont think bluetooth printers is any good. I dont find them "that usefull", i rather connect them via cable and have it print, i dont print that much anyeay.

kgarner
Aug 27, 2004, 04:19 PM
Check for bluetooth printers on google, i dont think bluetooth printers is any good. I dont find them "that usefull", i rather connect them via cable and have it print, i dont print that much anyeay.
Yeah, but if you have a Powerbook and just want to print something off, it is kind of a hassle to go and plug it in. Why not just be able to print if you are in the same room. HP has a printer now that has built in WIFI. So as long as you are on the network you could print. If Epson put that feature into their R300, I would buy it for sure.

placebo
Aug 27, 2004, 04:28 PM
yeah i have a small apartment and a 12 inch powerbook.. i constantly use my wireless around the apt. to chat, would be nice if i didnt have to go plug the cable back in everytime

kgarner
Aug 27, 2004, 04:35 PM
What model of printer is it? If it doesn't have Bluetooth already (likely) then you can probably add it to it for something $60-$70.