Bluetooth Printers
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Download and install the Zebra Printer Setup Utility App:
Google Play Store URL: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zebra.printersetup&hl=en-US
Launch the Zebra Setup Utility App.
Discover the Printer:
Tap Discover Printers.
If needed, enable Limited Pairing Mode: Hold down the paper feed button until the LED begins flashing.
Open the hamburger menu (top left).
Tap the desired printer in the Discovered Printers list to connect.
Use the refresh icon if the printer does not appear initially.
An NFC connection is also available. The NFC contact point is located on the left bottom side of printer.
Go to Connectivity Settings > Bluetooth.
Set the following:
Enable the toggle for Discoverable.
(Optional) Set a recognizable Friendly Name/Display Name for the printer.
Tap Next.
Set Minimum Bluetooth Security Mode to 3.
Set Bonding to Enable.
Set Enable Reconnect to Off.
Set Controller Mode to Classic.
Tap Next.
Apply Printer Settings and Confirm Printer Restart
Once the printer restarts, return back to Step 3 to rediscover and reconnect the printer if neccessary.
When connecting to the Printer or attempting the first print job, you will receive a Bluetooth pairing request that will display on both the Android device and the printer itself.
Confirm that the Bluetooth Pairing Code matches.
To accept the pairing request:
On the printer itself, press the button labeled with a Checkmark.
On the Android device, select/tap the Pair option on the prompt.
Launch the Fast-Weigh App:
If already open, close and relaunch the app.
Set Printing Options:
Navigate to Printing Options in the app.
Configure the following:
Set the Printer Type to ZEBRA.
Tap Select Printer:
Wait 3–5 seconds for the printer to appear in the list.
Select the printer (it will show the friendly name from the Bluetooth Configuration steps).
Confirm printer by checking the Bluetooth address in the Zebra Utility or the device itself, if needed.
The Printer will turn yellow when selected from the list of devices.
Tap the top-right save icon to save the connection.
Test Printing A Ticket:
The printer should now be ready to print tickets directly from the Fast-Weigh app.
Ensure Printer is Set to Emulation = ESC/POS
Print a Self-Test to Check the Emulation Mode:
With the power OFF, hold both the POWER and FEED buttons simultaneously until the Self Test prints out.
The Emulation Mode will appear as either:
ESC/POS
StarPRNT
IMPORTANT NOTE: If the emulation mode shows as StarPRNT, it must be changed to ESC/POS.
Turn the printer on and open the printer cover.
Press and hold POWER + FEED buttons at the same time.
When the ERROR light flashes five times, release the buttons.
Be sure to hold the buttons until the fifth flash completes.
The emulation switchover will occur automatically.
Close the printer cover.
The printer will print a slip showing the new emulation mode:
ESC/POS Mode: EMU = ESC/POS
StarPRNT Mode: EMU = StarPRNT
If the emulation did not switch, repeat steps 1–3.
Reboot the printer to apply the new setting.
If the firmware version is 3.0 or lower, the self-test will not display the emulation mode.
Alternate Self-Test Procedure:
With the power OFF, hold both the POWER and FEED buttons until the self-test begins.
Before the self-test finishes, press and hold the FEED and POWER buttons at the same time.
The printer will print:
Bluetooth device name
Bluetooth device address
Memory switch settings (in StarLine mode)
After printing, the printer will be ready to receive data.
If using Android, the communication mode should be set to:
Bluetooth(Mac)
Changing Bluetooth Communication Mode:
Press and hold POWER + FEED buttons for at least 5 seconds (until the ERROR LED flashes 5 times).
Continue holding both buttons until the buzzer sounds twice.
The Bluetooth communication mode will switch.
After following the previous steps to ensure the printer is set to ESC/POS Mode and Bluetooth (MAC), the printer should appear as an available device when scanning for Bluetooth connections.
Launch the Fast-Weigh App
If already open, close and relaunch it.
Set Printing Options
Navigate to Printing Options in the app.
Configure the following:
Set the Printer Type to STAR.
Tap Select Printer:
Wait 3–5 seconds for the printer to appear in the list.
Select the printer (it will show the friendly name from the Bluetooth Configuration steps).
Confirm printer by checking the Bluetooth address in the Zebra Utility or the device itself, if needed.
The Printer will turn yellow when selected from the list of devices.
Tap the top-right save icon to save the connection.
3. Test Printing
The printer should now be ready to print tickets directly from the Fast-Weigh app.
