Simple method how to connect Connect Bluetooth Printer To Android Phone

 Connecting a Bluetooth printer to your Android phone can be a game-changer especially if you’re a small business owner, mobile vendor, delivery agent or someone who needs to print receipts, invoices or labels on the go.

With the widespread use of Android smartphones and the availability of portable Bluetooth printers, it’s easier than ever to set up wireless printing from your mobile device.

In this blog post, I will walk you through on how to connect a Bluetooth printer to your Android phone. We will explore how to use a handy mobile printing app like RawBT to simplify this process.

Why Use Bluetooth Printer With Android Phone?

Bluetooth printers have grown in popularity for a number of reasons. Here are some key benefits:

• Portability: Bluetooth printers are generally compact and lightweight, making them ideal for mobile professionals and businesses that need on-the-go printing.
• Wireless Convenience: No need for cables or network setup. Bluetooth allows you to connect directly to the printer from your phone without Wi-Fi or internet access.
• Speed and Efficiency: For tasks like printing sales receipts, order summaries, and QR codes, Bluetooth printing saves time and boosts productivity.
• Compatible with Many Android Apps: Many POS and invoice-generating apps for Android support Bluetooth printing, including the popular RawBT app.

What You Need Before You Connect Bluetooth Printer To Android Phone

Before diving into the connection process, make sure you have the following ready:

• An Android smartphone (any brand or model running Android OS 5.0 or higher)
• A Bluetooth thermal printer (e.g., Xprinter, Rongta, Bixolon, Zjiang, etc.)
• Bluetooth turned on on your Android device
• Printer charged or connected to power
• RawBT mobile app (available on Google Play Store)

Overview Of How To Connect Bluetooth Printer To Android Phone

Follow these steps to connect your Bluetooth printer with your Android phone:

• Turn on Your Bluetooth Printer: Make sure your printer is powered on and Bluetooth is enabled. Press the Bluetooth button if needed.
• Enable Bluetooth on Android: Go to Settings > Bluetooth and toggle it ON.
• Download RawBT app : You can download RawBT app from the Google play store.
• Add Bluetooth Printer To RawBT app : Open RawBT app, tap the settings icon, tap “add printer” button.
• Pair the Printer: After you tap on the “add printer” button, select your bluetooth printer from the list of available devices. Enter the pairing PIN (commonly 0000 or 1234).
• Run a Test: Tap the “Test” button on the app’s homepage to confirm connection.

Once paired, the printer is ready and the RawBT will take care of your printing tasks on the android mobile phone.

How To Download RawBT App For Android?

RawBT is a mobile app designed for printing to ESC/POS thermal printers via Bluetooth, USB or network. It supports a wide variety of printer brands and models.

You can download RawBT app from the Google Play Store.

How to Print Images and Documents On Android Phone With RawBT and Bluetooth Printers

If you want to print a picture or document (e.g pdf) on your android phone, open the RawBT app, tap on the pdf icon or the image icon, select the pdf or image file, tap print, select “rawBT” from the list of printers and the printout will come out of the connected thermal bluetooth printer.

If you want to print from a website via your chrome or any other mobile browser, tap print and select “rawBT” from the list of printers and the printout will come out of the bluetooth printer you’ve added and connected to the RawBT app.

With Wireless Printing and Troubleshooting Tips

• Printer not detected: Make sure Bluetooth is on, and printer is in discoverable mode.
• Cannot pair: Ensure correct PIN. Reset printer if necessary.
• Print is unreadable: Adjust printer width and encoding in app settings. Use quality thermal paper.

Conclusion

Bluetooth printing from an Android phone is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity for many small businesses and mobile professionals. With a good Bluetooth printer and the RawBT mobile app, setting up and managing wireless printing becomes simple and efficient.

The RawBT app makes this process even easier by allowing you to add your printer via the Bluetooth connection option inside the wireless printing app and start printing almost immediately. Whether you’re printing receipts, order tickets, or QR codes, this combination is your best bet for hassle-free mobile printing.