Bluetooth setup
How to connect a Bluetooth printer
Make the Bluetooth-capable printer discoverable according to its manual, then open Windows Settings, Bluetooth & devices, Printers & scanners and choose Add device.
What you need
- A printer that explicitly supports Bluetooth printing
- A Windows computer with Bluetooth enabled
- The exact printer manual's discoverable-mode instructions
Connect the printer
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Confirm it is a Bluetooth printer
Check the exact model documentation for Bluetooth printing support. A Wi-Fi printer, a phone app using Bluetooth only for initial setup, and a printer that accepts Bluetooth through an optional adapter are different cases.
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Enable Bluetooth on the computer
Confirm the Windows computer supports Bluetooth and turn it on. If Bluetooth controls are missing, resolve the computer's Bluetooth hardware or driver issue before attempting printer pairing.
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Make the printer discoverable
Follow the printer manufacturer's exact instructions to enter Bluetooth discoverable or pairing mode. The control sequence differs by model.
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Add the printer
Open Settings, Bluetooth & devices, Printers & scanners. Next to Add a printer or scanner, choose Add device and allow Windows several minutes to complete its search.
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Select and test the intended device
Choose Add device beside the correct printer. After installation, send one test page and confirm Windows reconnects while the printer remains within Bluetooth range.
Source: Microsoft Support — Pair a Bluetooth device in Windows
How to confirm it worked
Windows lists the Bluetooth printer and completes a test print while both devices are in range.
If it did not work
Choose the symptom that best matches what happened. These links lead to the existing diagnostic pages rather than repeating generic setup steps.
Documented from official support guidance. Last verified 2026-08-14.
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