HP Bluetooth printing 450 mobile 450 Access modes, Public mode, Private mode, Turn off Bluetooth

access modes

Access modes determine the level of access that Bluetooth-enabled devices have to the printer.

The printer has four access modes:

•public mode

•private mode

•turn off Bluetooth

•encryption required

To set the access mode for the printer, use the Configure Bluetooth Settings dialog box. See changing wireless settings on page 46.

public mode

When the printer is in Public Mode:

• Any Bluetooth-enabled device within range can discover the printer.

private mode

When the printer is in Private Mode:

•Only devices that have stored its Bluetooth device address can discover it.

•The Bluetooth LED light is off when the printer is idle.

turn off Bluetooth

When the printer’s Bluetooth feature is turned off:

• The printer cannot be discovered by other Bluetooth-enabled devices.

encryption required

The printer can be set to require encryption when it receives data over a Bluetooth wireless connection.

When the Ecryption Required option is selected, the printer requires that:

•All data sent over a Bluetooth wireless connection be encrypted.

•All users enter a PIN code (see page 43) the first time they print.

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