HP BT400 User manual

HP bt400 Bluetooth® Wireless Printer
Adapter
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Contents
1 Welcome to the HP bt400...........................................3
Bluetooth basics ...........................................................3
Installation and setup ...................................................4
Bluetooth access modes ..............................................5
2 Print from your Bluetooth device..............................9
General printing ............................................................9
Camera phone .............................................................9
PDA ............................................................................10
Camera ......................................................................11
Computer ...................................................................11
3 Troubleshooting........................................................13
4 Technical information...............................................17
Technical specifications .............................................17
Limited warranty statement ........................................18
Customer care ............................................................19
Protecting the environment ........................................19
Regulatory Information ...............................................19
Notice to users in the European Economic Area ........20
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1Welcome to the
HP bt400
The HP bt400 wireless printer adapter uses Bluetooth
wireless technology to allow you to print without using a
cable. In general, Bluetooth wireless technology is a short-
range wireless technology that allows connection between
devices without requiring a cable. By using your HP bt400,
you can print from your camera phone, PDA, digital
camera, or computer to selected HP printers and all in ones.
Note Check the documentation for your printer to verify
the devices you can use to print to it.
Tip Check www.hp.com/go/bluetooth for a current list
of supported printers and other valuable information
concerning your Bluetooth adapter.
Bluetooth basics
The following concepts will help you use your HP bt400
with your particular printer.
Generally, the sending device (camera, PDA, computer,
etc.) sends a signal and discovers the nearby Bluetooth
printing devices and displays their Bluetooth device
names. Then, you simply print or send to that printer name.
Tip For most devices, the default settings will allow you to
print without making any changes. However, a Bluetooth
device may be set to be visible or invisible and may have
security settings established. If you have difficulty printing
to your printer, consult Bluetooth access modes on page 5.
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Bluetooth device name
When a sending device discovers the printer, it displays
the printer's Bluetooth device name. The printer's default
Bluetooth device name can be found and changed in the
printer's Bluetooth control panel menu.
Installation and setup
Follow these instructions to install and set up your
HP bt400. More detailed setup instructions can be found in
the user guide for your printer.
Installing the HP bt400
1. Locate the host USB port on your printer or all-in-one.
It will usually be located in the front and is shaped like
the USB port on your computer. It may be called a
camera or Pictbridge port on your printer.
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2. Remove the cap from the HP bt400 and insert it into
the port.
LED behavior
The LED on the HP bt400 tells you what is going on.
●Blinking—This is the default state and means the
device is installed and has power.
●Rapid blinking—A sending device is “Discovering” the
HP bt400.
●On steady—The HP bt400 is receiving data.
Bluetooth access modes
Access modes determine how easily a Bluetooth sending
device can print to a printer. The access modes are
defined by the following settings:
●Accessibility
●Security level
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Accessibility mode
There are two available Accessibility modes for your
printer. Follow the instructions in your device user guide to
change the Accessibility mode.
●Visible to all (public/shown to all) (default)
When the printer's Accessibility setting is set to “Visible
to all”, any Bluetooth device within range can discover
and use the printer. This is the default setting for your
HP device.
●Not visible (private/hidden)
When the Accessibility setting is set to “Not visible”,
only sending devices that have stored the printer's
Bluetooth device address can discover and use the
printer.
Bluetooth device address
Bluetooth devices have a unique device address that
cannot be changed.
The following are general instructions for finding your
printer or all-in-one's Bluetooth device address. Consult
the documentation for your printer or all-in-one for specific
instructions.
1. Access the control panel menu and select the
Bluetooth option.
2. Select Device address and press OK to display the
Bluetooth adapter device address.
Security level
●Low (default)
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When the printer's security level is set to “Low”, the
printer does not require a Passkey code. Any Bluetooth
device may print to it.
●High
When the printer's security level is set to “High”, you
must enter the Passkey code in the sending device in
order to print.
Passkey/PIN code
When the printer's Bluetooth security level is set to High,
the sending device attempting to print is prompted for a
Passkey. The Passkey is a 4-digit code that is set on the
printer. The default Passkey is 0000.
The following are general instructions for finding your
printer or all-in-one's Bluetooth passkey. Consult the
documentation for your printer or all-in-one for specific
instructions.
1. Access the control panel menu and select the
Bluetooth option.
2. Select Passkey and press OK to display the printer's
Passkey.
You can also change the Passkey from this menu.
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