Is it possible to connect iphone to printer via bluetooth?

Question

I want to connect iphone to a printer via bluetooth, but I don\'t find any class about bluetooth in iPhone 3.0 SDK. Do I need to join \"Made for iPod and Works with iPhone L

Answer 1

You might want to check into the GameKit. I just used it to connect two iPod's via bluetooth. Apple has done all the hard work and with just a few lines of code, you can have the iPod searching for bluetooth devices. If you do your own Wifi networking, you can even make the iPod/ iPhone search for the printer using either bluetooth or wifi relatively easy.

Answer 2

"and incorporate an Apple-specific chip"

Rubbish! Bluetooth is Bluetooth is Bluetooth. What is needed is for proper Bluetooth support on the iPhone.

Answer 3

Even if you join the MFi/WWi developer program, it's impossible to connect your iPhone to an arbitrary printer. The printer would need to built specifically for iPhone compatibility and incorporate an Apple-specific chip. The program is intended for device manufacturers to build iPod/iPhone specific devices, not for independent developers or device manufacturers with existing bluetooth products.