Can I print to a Printer using Bluetooth

I am looking to setup a Printer using the Built in Bluetooth of my Ipad 2 and 3.
Everything I read, states that the Ipad uses a protocal that will only work with WiFi, and the AirPrint.
I have a need to print to either a wifi HP Photosmart device, or the request was made that I purchase a Bluetooth printer.
In looking online, there are many Bluetooth printers, but in researching which one may work for me, I see a lot of negitive, about apple ipads not able to use the bluetooth, in order to print.
Is this True, and if not, are there articles that would help me setup this feature on a couple ipads?
If it is true, then how do I setup the ipads to print to a Wireless Printer. I currently have no wireless printers in my Wifi network.
Any feedback would be appreciated on this subject, and how to resolve it.
Thank you.

You need an AirPrinter.
List of supported AirPrinters.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4356
I have a need to print to either a wifi HP Photosmart device, or the request was made that I purchase a Bluetooth printer.
Apple does not supply BlueTooth printer drivers for the iPad nor will iOS allow you add print drivers.
Apple provides one dirver for iPad printering that is AirPrinter. That leaves you buying a compatible airprinter or additional software -- iPad applications for printer or more software/hardware elsewhere.
In a corporate environment you can add software to your severs to allow airprint to your existing printers.
Helper app -- /print n share. You cannot add a driver but you can add an app!
Print directly to the widest range of network or WiFi printers available in any app. Alternatively print via your computer to ALL printers including USB & Bluetooth printers. View read and display large PDF, Office & iWork files. Easily transfer & store files from the Cloud or your computer.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/print-n-share/id301656026?mt=8
Buy another box
"xPrintServer enables wireless printing for iOS devices such as iPads® and iPhones® using their native print menu. It eliminates the need to print through apps, install software, or email yourself documents for printing. And more importantly, you don't need to buy a new printer because xPrintServer works with more than 4,000 top brand USB and network printers. "
http://www.lantronix.com/it-management/xprintserver/xprintserver.html
You have to check whether this box supports your printer
http://www.lantronix.com/it-management/xprintserver/xprintserver-supported-print ers.php
Software for your computer's printer:
Mac and Windows
http://osxdaily.com/2010/12/01/make-any-printer-airprint-compatible/
For Windows, try: PrintBreau, or PrintCentral.
PrintCentral Pro
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/printcentral-pro/id426362921?mt=8
Source: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2729284?start=0&tstart=0

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