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Appendix
Bluetooth Low Energy Technology Advertising
Introduction
The Wi-Fi + Bluetooth model sends a Bluetooth Low Energy Technology Advertising Packet when
[BLE Beacon] is enabled.
The Standard model sends a Bluetooth Low Energy Technology Advertising Packet when the Laird
Connectivity BT820 is connected to the printer's USB-A connector and turned on.
By default, the printer transmits the packet according to the iBeacon Format from Apple. You can also change
the data that is transmitted by following the steps in "Changing the Bluetooth Low Energy Technology
A
dvertising Packet" on page 138.
Glossary:
Dongle specifications
Manufacturer: Laird Connectivity
Model name: BT-820
For setting methods and settings, see the TM-m30III Utility User's Manual.
Procedure
When you install the Bluetooth adapter, the printer is restarted and then the adapter is enabled.
When you uninstall the Bluetooth adapter, the printer is restarted and then the adapter is disabled.
The USB-PD is disabled.
If the printer is capable of Bluetooth communication, the Bluetooth function is disabled.
Term Description
Bluetooth Low Energy Technology Advertising The name of this function.
Bluetooth Low Energy Technology Advertising
Packet
The data sent by this function from the printer.
Bluetooth adapter The BT820 from Laird Connectivity.
A USB dongle to connect to the USB Type A connector.
iBeacon The format stipulated by Apple for Bluetooth low energy
technology Advertising Packets
When using the default settings for the printer (Bluetooth adapter
installed in the printer and the printer is on), the Bluetooth low
energy technology Advertising Packet is transmitted in iBeacon
format.