How to Convert an HP All-in-One Printer to Wireless
Hewlett-Packard All-in-One printers give you a lot of functionality for your dollar. For the price of one machine you get a printer, a fax machine, a scanner and copier, all of which can come in handy if you're running a home office. But what if you purchased your All-in-One printer before wireless connectivity became standard? Even older HP All-in-Ones have USB ports, so before you throw out your current all-in-one, you might consider purchasing a simple device that lets any computer with a USB port communicate wirelessly with your HP All-in-One printer.
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Instructions
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Purchase a wireless printer adapter. Several companies manufacture this type of device.
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Download and install the latest driver for your All-in-One from HP.com/cposupport/eschome.html
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Turn on your computer and printer. Plug one part of your adapter into your HP All-in-One (it should be obvious which part to plug in because most printer USB ports look different from computer USB ports).
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Plug the other part of the adapter into a free USB port on your computer. After a few moments, your printer will be ready to use, just as though it were connected through a regular USB connection.
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Tips & Warnings
The maximum range of one type of adapter is 66 feet. However, you'll get the most reliable signal by keeping the computer and printer closer together.
Since the Bluetooth signal is not encrypted, this is not a good conversion option if you use an All-in-One printer for printing or scanning highly sensitive documents, particularly if you live in an urban area with many people living in close quarters. While this is unlikely to matter for most people, you should be aware that any signal going through the air is vulnerable to snooping.
