HP Deskjet 460cb Mobile Printer - Manual (Page 53)

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802.11 wireless connection
This section describes how to set up and configure the printer for an 802.11 wireless connection. The
recommended method for setting up this mobile printer for wireless communication with a single computer
is using an “ad hoc” network. However, you might want to set it up on an existing “infrastructure” network
that uses a wireless access point (WAP). For an overview of 802.11 wireless printing, see
About 802.11 .
NOTE: 802.11 printing is available through 802.11 wireless printer cards that are included with certain
printer models. For a description and illustration of the 802.11 wireless printer card, see Installing and
using 802.11 and Bluetooth accessories . Also, the sending device must have built-in 802.11 capability or
an 802.11 wireless card installed.
About the wireless profile switch
The printer includes an 802.11 wireless profile switch so you can store settings for up to three 802.11
computers or networks. This allows you to easily move the printer from home to office or between any
three wireless network environments.
When you install the printer driver from the Starter CD and select Wireless for the connection type, the
802.11 wireless profile settings are stored in the current position of the wireless profile switch. Once you
have installed the software using a wireless connection, you can configure the three wireless profile
settings to match the wireless networks you want to use.
The wireless profile settings used by each switch position (1, 2, and 3) can be configured using the
following tools:
• Toolbox (Windows)
When the Toolbox is communicating with the printer, you can use it to configure wireless profiles.
NOTE: If you are using a Pocket PC or Palm OS device, you can use the Toolbox software for PDAs. See
Toolbox software for PDAs (Pocket PC and Palm OS) .
• Wireless Profile Configuration Utility (Windows)
You can use this tool to set up multiple printers at one time using a USB Flash drive. See To configure
multiple printers for 802.11 (Windows) .
• HP Deskjet 460 Network Setup Tool (Mac OS).
This tool automatically launches during installation, or you can use it later to configure 802.11 wireless
profiles. See
HP Deskjet 460 Network Setup Tool (Mac OS) .
For instructions on configuring 802.11 wireless profiles after software installation, see Configuring and
using 802.11 wireless profiles .