Specifications: Connect your Computer/Laptop with Bluetooth Enabled Devices such as Mobile Phones, Printers, Headsets etc. Latest Bluetooth specification v3.0+HS Class 2; Compatible with older Bluetooth equipment Compatible with Windows 7/Vista/XP, Mac OS 10.3.9 or Later Wireless range of up to 30 feet (10 meters).
Hi, Has anybody managed to get OS X to print via Bluetooth to Belkins printer adapter? When I tell Bluetooth on my iBook to find Bluetooth printers it can discover this printer adapter. But when I select it and click continue an error appears saying no printer drivers were found.
It is possible to print with this adapter? More info on the device can be found here - I am aware that Belkin doesn't mention OS X at all when describing this product. Perhaps somebody has got this working. Many thanks, Steve.
Click to expand.Steve- It appears that you have encountered what I consider a flaw in Apple's approach to enterfacing with external devices. The installation routine interrogates the device to determine what it is. If there is no response, or if the response is not on Apple's list, you get an error message with no alternative process to get around the problem.
To start with, do you have an Apple printer driver for that printer or a similar one you believe to use the same print codes? If so, you might be able to hack it to match the identity of the Belkin adapter. I don't know how to do that, but it could be as simple as changing the driver with a text editor. I've read a lot of comments about using the GIMP printing system to solve similar problems. Perhaps there is information available on the web, maybe at Sourceforge, about how to apply GIMP in your situation.
If you have been using your HP wireless printer directly connected to your computer with a USB cable, you can convert from a USB connection to a wireless one. With your printer connected to your wireless network, it can be easily used by other computers that are also connected to your network. Before starting, you will need the following: • A functioning wireless network that includes a wireless router • The name of your wireless network (also called an SSID) • If you are using a wireless password, you will need to know either the WEP key or WPA passphrase.
Steps to make the wireless conversion First make sure your computer is connected to your network. If your printer is not currently connected to your computer, connect the USB cable between the computer and the printer. Make sure your HP printer software is installed on your computer. • If your HP printer software is installed, use Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7: Start -> Programs -> HP -> -> Printer Setup & Software.
For Windows 8/8.1: • Launch the Printer Software from the Start screen (using the icon for your printer model) or from the tile named for your printer. • Select (click or touch) Utilities on the top of the Printer Software screen • Select Printer Setup & Software • Select Convert a USB connected printer to Wireless • Mac OS X: Open Finder and go to Applications -> HP -> Printer Setup & Software. • Select “ Convert a USB connected printer to wireless” from Printer Setup & Software or from the Welcome Back screen from the CD.