Wireless printer ad hoc connection

I am using a Verizon Jetpack for IE connectivity; it will not let me configure the wireless connection through it from my Dell laptop to my printer. Is there any way that I can bypass the jetpack and just have the laptop and printer communicate wirelessly? Ad Hoc, so to say? thanks

Hi,
Install the latest firmware for the printer, then you may use HP Wireless Direct to connect up to 5 devices directly to your printer.
The latest firmware can be found below:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareDownloadIndex?softwareitem=bi-101905-8&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en...
Next enable Wireless Direct under Setup > Network > Wireless Direct.
The passcode can be found within the same menu.
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