Version Differences for OPL9712 - Opticon Technical Support Portal

Next, choose a PIN code. To input your pin code use button '2' to cycle through different numbers and letters, and button '1' to move between different positions. You will need to input this code into your computer in a later step, so choose something memorable.

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When you are finished inputting your PIN code and you have confirmed it, the scanner will attempt to pair with the computer.

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When you are finished inputting your PIN code and you have confirmed it, the scanner will be waiting for a pairing request from the host computer.

'''On the Computer'''

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Windows will inform you that the OPL-9712 is attempting to pair. Follow the instructions from Windows, and enter the PIN code you selected earlier when prompted. After a few seconds the device will be paired.

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On your host computer, you will need to search for and then pair with the OPL-9712. In most cases this can be accomplished by right-clicking on the Bluetooth icon and selecting 'Add a device.' Select the OPL-9712 from the resulting list, and click "Next." Windows will prompt you for a PIN code.

From here, open up [[OpticonRL]]. Select 'Settings', and then the COM port for the OPL-9712. From the menu that pops out, select 'Toggle On/Off'. You can now scan barcodes with your OPL-9712. The barcode data will be placed wherever you have your cursor on the computer.

After the OPL-9712 has been paired with the PC, its use is relatively simple. Each time you wish to use the device, select 'Scan labels' from the main menu of the device, and wait for the 'Waiting Host Connection...'. On the computer, open up OpticonRL and select 'Settings', then the COM port from before, then 'Toggle On/Off'. The devices will connect back up and you can scan barcodes with the OPL-9712 as normal.

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===Device-Initiated Connection(Master Mode)===

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'''On the Device'''

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#From Main screen, navigate to 'System Menu'->Bluetooth->'Clear BT Addr'. (Navigate up or down by pressing the '1' or '2' buttons, and select options by pressing the center key.)

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#Choose 'Yes' when prompted.

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#Next, navigate from here to 'Master/Slave'. Select Master when prompted.

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#Now, back out one Menu level and Select 'Communicate'->'Protocol'. Select 'Interface'. Select 'No Protocol'.

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#Back out one Menu level, then select 'Interface'->'BT Real Mode'.

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#Go to the Main Menu. Select 'Scan labels'.

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The device will prompt you to input a Bluetooth address for your computer. Set your computer to Discoverable mode and select the 'Discovery' option to search for your computer by name. The discovery process will take a few minutes. When it is done you will be presented with a list of discoverable Bluetooth devices. Select your computer from the list.

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Next, choose a PIN code. To input your pin code use button '2' to cycle through different numbers and letters, and button '1' to move between different positions. You will need to input this code into your computer in a later step, so choose something memorable.

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When you are finished inputting your PIN code and you have confirmed it, the scanner will attempt to pair with the computer.

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'''On the Computer'''

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Windows will inform you that the OPL-9712 is attempting to pair. Follow the instructions from Windows, and enter the PIN code you selected earlier when prompted. After a few seconds the device will be paired.

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From here, open up [[OpticonRL]]. Select 'Settings', and then the COM port for the OPL-9712. From the menu that pops out, select 'Toggle On/Off'. If you've selected the correct COM port, the OPL-9712 will connect after a few seconds. You can now scan barcodes with it, and the barcode data will be placed wherever you have your cursor on the computer.

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'''Using the OPL-9712 After the Initial Pairing'''

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After the OPL-9712 has been paired with the PC, its use is relatively simple. Each time you wish to use the device, first open up OpticonRL and select 'Settings', then the COM port from before, then 'Toggle On/Off'. Then select "Scan Barcodes" from the device menu. The devices will connect back up and you can scan barcodes with the OPL-9712 as normal. Each time you disconnect, you can re-initiate the connection through the "Scan Barcodes" menu option.

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 Next, choose a PIN code. To input your pin code use button '2' to cycle through different numbers and letters, and button '1' to move between different positions. You will need to input this code into your computer in a later step, so choose something memorable.
-								When you are finished inputting your PIN code and you have confirmed it, the scanner will attempt to pair with the computer.
+								When you are finished inputting your PIN code and you have confirmed it, the scanner will be waiting for a pairing request from the host computer.
 '''On the Computer'''
-								Windows will inform you that the OPL-9712 is attempting to pair. Follow the instructions from Windows, and enter the PIN code you selected earlier when prompted. After a few seconds the device will be paired.
+								On your host computer, you will need to search for and then pair with the OPL-9712. In most cases this can be accomplished by right-clicking on the Bluetooth icon and selecting 'Add a device.' Select the OPL-9712 from the resulting list, and click "Next." Windows will prompt you for a PIN code.
 From here, open up [[OpticonRL]]. Select 'Settings', and then the COM port for the OPL-9712. From the menu that pops out, select 'Toggle On/Off'. You can now scan barcodes with your OPL-9712. The barcode data will be placed wherever you have your cursor on the computer.
 After the OPL-9712 has been paired with the PC, its use is relatively simple. Each time you wish to use the device, select 'Scan labels' from the main menu of the device, and wait for the 'Waiting Host Connection...'. On the computer, open up OpticonRL and select 'Settings', then the COM port from before, then 'Toggle On/Off'. The devices will connect back up and you can scan barcodes with the OPL-9712 as normal.
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+								===Device-Initiated Connection(Master Mode)===
 								'''On the Device'''
 								#From Main screen, navigate to 'System Menu'->Bluetooth->'Clear BT Addr'. (Navigate up or down by pressing the '1' or '2' buttons, and select options by pressing the center key.)
 								#Choose 'Yes' when prompted.
 								#Next, navigate from here to 'Master/Slave'. Select Master when prompted.
 								#Now, back out one Menu level and Select 'Communicate'->'Protocol'. Select 'Interface'. Select 'No Protocol'.
 								#Back out one Menu level, then select 'Interface'->'BT Real Mode'.
 								#Go to the Main Menu. Select 'Scan labels'.
 								The device will prompt you to input a Bluetooth address for your computer. Set your computer to Discoverable mode and select the 'Discovery' option to search for your computer by name. The discovery process will take a few minutes. When it is done you will be presented with a list of discoverable Bluetooth devices. Select your computer from the list.
 								Next, choose a PIN code. To input your pin code use button '2' to cycle through different numbers and letters, and button '1' to move between different positions. You will need to input this code into your computer in a later step, so choose something memorable.
 								When you are finished inputting your PIN code and you have confirmed it, the scanner will attempt to pair with the computer.
 								'''On the Computer'''
 								Windows will inform you that the OPL-9712 is attempting to pair. Follow the instructions from Windows, and enter the PIN code you selected earlier when prompted. After a few seconds the device will be paired.
 								From here, open up [[OpticonRL]]. Select 'Settings', and then the COM port for the OPL-9712. From the menu that pops out, select 'Toggle On/Off'. If you've selected the correct COM port, the OPL-9712 will connect after a few seconds.  You can now scan barcodes with it, and the barcode data will be placed wherever you have your cursor on the computer.
 								'''Using the OPL-9712 After the Initial Pairing'''
 								After the OPL-9712 has been paired with the PC, its use is relatively simple. Each time you wish to use the device, first open up OpticonRL and select 'Settings', then the COM port from before, then 'Toggle On/Off'. Then select "Scan Barcodes" from the device menu. The devices will connect back up and you can scan barcodes with the OPL-9712 as normal. Each time you disconnect, you can re-initiate the connection through the "Scan Barcodes" menu option.
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