Chapter 10

Set up the device for Bluetooth communication

The HP Bluetooth Wireless Printer Adapter allows you to print documents from Bluetooth devices without a cable connection. Simply insert the HP Bluetooth adapter into the front USB port and print from a Bluetooth device such as a PDA or camera phone. You can also use Bluetooth technology to print from a computer to the device.

NOTE: The only software functionality available with a Bluetooth connection is printing. Scanning and software-based faxing cannot be done over a Bluetooth connection. However, some stand-alone functions are still available.

To set up the device for Bluetooth communication from the control panel

1.Insert the HP Bluetooth Adapter into the front USB port.

2.Some Bluetooth devices exchange addresses when they communicate with each other and establish a connection. Also, some Bluetooth devices display the name of the other device when connected. If you do not want the default name displayed as the name of your device, you can change the device name.

Do the following, as appropriate:

To find out the address of the device a. Select Setup.

b. Select Bluetooth, and then select Device Address. The device address is displayed, which is read only.

c. To enter the address into your all-in-one, follow the instructions that came with your Bluetooth device.

To change the name of the device from the default a. Press Setup.

b. Select Bluetooth, and then select Device Name.

NOTE: The device ships with the predefined name of "Officejet Pro 8500

A909 Series."

c. Use the visual keypad to enter a new name.

d. When you have finished entering a name for the device, press OK.

The name you entered will appear on your Bluetooth device when you connect to the device to print.

3.Press OK to exit the Setup menu.

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