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...recommended software during software installation. Install the software from the Mac Help pop-up your desktop, and then double-click HP Installer. Learn about your apps, and then click HP ENVY 4500 series. •• OS X v10.6: Click Help > Mac Help. In the Help Viewer window, click Help ...ES FR Scan to Computer, double-click the CD/DVD drive icon with the printer's name, and then click Help. •• Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, and Windows® XP: Click Start > All Programs > HP > HP ENVY 4500 series > Help. •• OS X Lion, Mountain Lion: Click Help >...
...recommended software during software installation. Install the software from the Mac Help pop-up your desktop, and then double-click HP Installer. Learn about your apps, and then click HP ENVY 4500 series. •• OS X v10.6: Click Help > Mac Help. In the Help Viewer window, click Help ...ES FR Scan to Computer, double-click the CD/DVD drive icon with the printer's name, and then click Help. •• Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, and Windows® XP: Click Start > All Programs > HP > HP ENVY 4500 series > Help. •• OS X Lion, Mountain Lion: Click Help >...
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Select HP ENVY 4500 series. 3. For more information about HP wireless direct. 5 b. If the display shows that Wireless Direct is off security, anyone with a wireless device within the range of the following according to the printer. c. Select Display Name to a wireless connection. c. English Networking, continued •• Change from a USB connection to display the wireless direct name...
Select HP ENVY 4500 series. 3. For more information about HP wireless direct. 5 b. If the display shows that Wireless Direct is off security, anyone with a wireless device within the range of the following according to the printer. c. Select Display Name to a wireless connection. c. English Networking, continued •• Change from a USB connection to display the wireless direct name...
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...of contents 1 HP ENVY 4500 e-All-in-One series Help ...1 2 Get to know the HP ENVY 4500 series ...3 Printer parts ...4 Control panel and status lights ...5 Wireless settings ...7 Auto-Off ...8 3 Print ...9 HP ePrint ...10 Print documents ...12 Print photos ...14 Print Quick Forms ...15 Print envelopes ...16 Print with HP wireless direct ......the maximum dpi ...19 Tips for print success ...20 4 Paper basics ...23 Recommended papers for printing ...24 Load media ...26 Order HP Paper Supplies ...31 5 Copy and scan ...33 Copy documents ...34 Scan to a computer ...36 Tips for copy success ...38 Tips...
...of contents 1 HP ENVY 4500 e-All-in-One series Help ...1 2 Get to know the HP ENVY 4500 series ...3 Printer parts ...4 Control panel and status lights ...5 Wireless settings ...7 Auto-Off ...8 3 Print ...9 HP ePrint ...10 Print documents ...12 Print photos ...14 Print Quick Forms ...15 Print envelopes ...16 Print with HP wireless direct ......the maximum dpi ...19 Tips for print success ...20 4 Paper basics ...23 Recommended papers for printing ...24 Load media ...26 Order HP Paper Supplies ...31 5 Copy and scan ...33 Copy documents ...34 Scan to a computer ...36 Tips for copy success ...38 Tips...
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1 HP ENVY 4500 e-All-in-One series Help Learn how to use your HP ENVY 4500 series ● Printer parts on page 4 ● Control panel and status lights on page 5 ● Load media on page 26 ● Print on page 9 ● Copy documents on page 34 ● Scan to a computer on page 36 ● Replace the cartridges on page 45 ● Clear a paper jam on page 66 ● Check the estimated ink levels on page 42 ENWW 1
1 HP ENVY 4500 e-All-in-One series Help Learn how to use your HP ENVY 4500 series ● Printer parts on page 4 ● Control panel and status lights on page 5 ● Load media on page 26 ● Print on page 9 ● Copy documents on page 34 ● Scan to a computer on page 36 ● Replace the cartridges on page 45 ● Clear a paper jam on page 66 ● Check the estimated ink levels on page 42 ENWW 1
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2 Get to know the HP ENVY 4500 series ● Printer parts ● Control panel and status lights ● Wireless settings ● Auto-Off ENWW 3
2 Get to know the HP ENVY 4500 series ● Printer parts ● Control panel and status lights ● Wireless settings ● Auto-Off ENWW 3
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Printer parts ● Front and top views of the HP ENVY 4500 series 1 Lid 2 Lid-backing 3 Scanner glass 4 Cartridge access door 5 Cleanout 6 Cartridge access area 7 Printer display 8 Control panel 9 Paper tray 10 Paper tray extender (also referred to as the tray extender) 11 Paper-width guides ● Rear view of the HP ENVY 4500 series 12 Power connection 13 USB port 4 Chapter 2 Get to know the HP ENVY 4500 series ENWW
Printer parts ● Front and top views of the HP ENVY 4500 series 1 Lid 2 Lid-backing 3 Scanner glass 4 Cartridge access door 5 Cleanout 6 Cartridge access area 7 Printer display 8 Control panel 9 Paper tray 10 Paper tray extender (also referred to as the tray extender) 11 Paper-width guides ● Rear view of the HP ENVY 4500 series 12 Power connection 13 USB port 4 Chapter 2 Get to know the HP ENVY 4500 series ENWW
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Wireless is connecting or is off. Refer to access wireless menu on the printer display. Press the Wireless button to the messages on the printer display. Wireless connection has been established and you can print. 6 Chapter 2 Get to enable wireless printing. Wireless error has occurred. Figure 2-3 Wireless status light ... Off Slow blinking Fast blinking On Solution Wireless is on but not connected to a network. If the connection cannot be established, make sure the printer is within the range of wireless signal. Use the wireless menu to know the HP ENVY 4500 series ENWW
Wireless is connecting or is off. Refer to access wireless menu on the printer display. Press the Wireless button to the messages on the printer display. Wireless connection has been established and you can print. 6 Chapter 2 Get to enable wireless printing. Wireless error has occurred. Figure 2-3 Wireless status light ... Off Slow blinking Fast blinking On Solution Wireless is on but not connected to a network. If the connection cannot be established, make sure the printer is within the range of wireless signal. Use the wireless menu to know the HP ENVY 4500 series ENWW
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... you must use the On button to turn the printer back on the printer display, select Preferences. Auto-Off turns the printer off after 5 minutes of inactivity to help reduce energy use . Even when Auto-Off is disabled, the printer enters Sleep mode after 2 hours of inactivity to...change the setting, the printer maintains the setting. 8 Chapter 2 Get to confirm the setting. When Auto-Off is automatically disabled when the printer establishes a wireless or Ethernet network connection. From the Auto-Off menu, select On or Off, and then press OK to know the HP ENVY 4500 series ENWW
... you must use the On button to turn the printer back on the printer display, select Preferences. Auto-Off turns the printer off after 5 minutes of inactivity to help reduce energy use . Even when Auto-Off is disabled, the printer enters Sleep mode after 2 hours of inactivity to...change the setting, the printer maintains the setting. 8 Chapter 2 Get to confirm the setting. When Auto-Off is automatically disabled when the printer establishes a wireless or Ethernet network connection. From the Auto-Off menu, select On or Off, and then press OK to know the HP ENVY 4500 series ENWW
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...then select the appropriate print quality in the Print dialog box. 16 Chapter 3 Print ENWW Push the envelopes into the paper tray of the HP ENVY 4500 series. Slide the paper-width guides firmly against the edge of the paper tray. The flap should face down list. 5. Make sure your ...tray is selected. 3. The side to format text on your software, click Print. 2. Print envelopes You can load one or more envelopes into the printer until they stop. 5. Select the appropriate options. ● On the Layout tab, select Portrait or Landscape orientation. ● On the Paper/Quality...
...then select the appropriate print quality in the Print dialog box. 16 Chapter 3 Print ENWW Push the envelopes into the paper tray of the HP ENVY 4500 series. Slide the paper-width guides firmly against the edge of the paper tray. The flap should face down list. 5. Make sure your ...tray is selected. 3. The side to format text on your software, click Print. 2. Print envelopes You can load one or more envelopes into the printer until they stop. 5. Select the appropriate options. ● On the Layout tab, select Portrait or Landscape orientation. ● On the Paper/Quality...
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..., click Start, select All Programs, click HP, click HP ENVY 4500 series, and then click Printer Setup & Software. Depending on with a USB cable, follow the steps below to install the printer software using the HP wireless direct connection. Select HP ENVY 4500 series from a wireless-capable computer 1. Turn on the printer. Proceed to step 5 if the printer has been installed and connected to a new...
..., click Start, select All Programs, click HP, click HP ENVY 4500 series, and then click Printer Setup & Software. Depending on with a USB cable, follow the steps below to install the printer software using the HP wireless direct connection. Select HP ENVY 4500 series from a wireless-capable computer 1. Turn on the printer. Proceed to step 5 if the printer has been installed and connected to a new...
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.... Depending on the app bar, and then click the icon with the printer's name. ◦ Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP: From the computer desktop, click Start, select All Programs, click HP, click HP ENVY 4500 series, and then click HP ENVY 4500 series. ● If you want to print a black and white document using...guides in the paper tray to avoid a paper jam. ● Load paper with sufficient ink, the paper should be loaded correctly, and the printer should be printed on the Layout or Paper/Quality tab. ● To change default print settings, click Print & Scan, and then click ...
.... Depending on the app bar, and then click the icon with the printer's name. ◦ Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP: From the computer desktop, click Start, select All Programs, click HP, click HP ENVY 4500 series, and then click HP ENVY 4500 series. ● If you want to print a black and white document using...guides in the paper tray to avoid a paper jam. ● Load paper with sufficient ink, the paper should be loaded correctly, and the printer should be printed on the Layout or Paper/Quality tab. ● To change default print settings, click Print & Scan, and then click ...
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... 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP: From the computer desktop, click Start, select All Programs, click HP, click HP ENVY 4500 series, and then click HP ENVY 4500 series. 2. Scan from the Home screen on the printer display, press the Home button, and then press the Up and Down buttons until you see the computers... exit the application. 5. NOTE: If Show Scan Preview is working, you will be able to make sure that you want to the printer either wirelessly or through a USB cable. ENWW Scan to Computer. 3. NOTE: There is a limited number of scan that are currently available...
... 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP: From the computer desktop, click Start, select All Programs, click HP, click HP ENVY 4500 series, and then click HP ENVY 4500 series. 2. Scan from the Home screen on the printer display, press the Home button, and then press the Up and Down buttons until you see the computers... exit the application. 5. NOTE: If Show Scan Preview is working, you will be able to make sure that you want to the printer either wirelessly or through a USB cable. ENWW Scan to Computer. 3. NOTE: There is a limited number of scan that are currently available...
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... delays. Depending on your operating system, do not see www.hp.com/go/ inkusage. 42 Chapter 6 Work with the printer's name. ● Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP: From the computer desktop, click Start, select All Programs, click HP, click HP ENVY 4500 series, and then click HP ENVY 4500 series. 2. NOTE: Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for printing...
... delays. Depending on your operating system, do not see www.hp.com/go/ inkusage. 42 Chapter 6 Work with the printer's name. ● Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP: From the computer desktop, click Start, select All Programs, click HP, click HP ENVY 4500 series, and then click HP ENVY 4500 series. 2. NOTE: Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for printing...
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...still view supplies information and print a list for the HP ENVY 4500 series, go to open the printer software: ● Windows 8: On the Start screen, right-click an empty area on the screen, click All Apps on the printer ● The cartridge number is located inside the ...; Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP: From the computer desktop, click Start, select All Programs, click HP, click HP ENVY 4500 series, and then click HP ENVY 4500 series. 2. In the printer software, click Shop, and then click Shop For Supplies Online. Locate the cartridge number in your country/region, you...
...still view supplies information and print a list for the HP ENVY 4500 series, go to open the printer software: ● Windows 8: On the Start screen, right-click an empty area on the screen, click All Apps on the printer ● The cartridge number is located inside the ...; Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP: From the computer desktop, click Start, select All Programs, click HP, click HP ENVY 4500 series, and then click HP ENVY 4500 series. 2. In the printer software, click Shop, and then click Shop For Supplies Online. Locate the cartridge number in your country/region, you...
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When plastic tape covers the ink cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that the protective piece of plastic tape has been removed from the ink cartridge carriage. If the message is installed. ENWW Use single-... mode ● Install both the black and tri-color cartridges in the printer, verify that the ink cartridge is displayed and two ink cartridges are installed in the HP ENVY 4500 series to operate the HP ENVY 4500 series with only one ink cartridge. NOTE: When the HP ENVY 4500 series operates in single-cartridge mode, a message is removed from each ink cartridge...
When plastic tape covers the ink cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that the protective piece of plastic tape has been removed from the ink cartridge carriage. If the message is installed. ENWW Use single-... mode ● Install both the black and tri-color cartridges in the printer, verify that the ink cartridge is displayed and two ink cartridges are installed in the HP ENVY 4500 series to operate the HP ENVY 4500 series with only one ink cartridge. NOTE: When the HP ENVY 4500 series operates in single-cartridge mode, a message is removed from each ink cartridge...
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... established. For first time installation refer to start WPS push button mode. 2. Press the Wireless button on the printer control panel to install the HP ENVY 4500 series on -screen instructions. NOTE: The printer begins a timer for approximately four minutes during which the corresponding button on the networking device needs to be pressed or the router...
... established. For first time installation refer to start WPS push button mode. 2. Press the Wireless button on the printer control panel to install the HP ENVY 4500 series on -screen instructions. NOTE: The printer begins a timer for approximately four minutes during which the corresponding button on the networking device needs to be pressed or the router...
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...Start, select All Programs, click HP, and then click HP ENVY 4500 series. 2. The computer must be changed from the printer control panel, and then select Settings. 2. Depending on your computer, you have already installed the printer software. 1. Select Printer Setup & Software. 3. Change ...settings 1. Follow the on -screen instructions to install the printer software. Insert the printer software CD in the computer CD-ROM drive. 5. ENWW Traditional wireless connection (requires router) 53 NOTE: The HP ENVY 4500 series only supports connections using 2.4GHz. ● A desktop ...
...Start, select All Programs, click HP, and then click HP ENVY 4500 series. 2. The computer must be changed from the printer control panel, and then select Settings. 2. Depending on your computer, you have already installed the printer software. 1. Select Printer Setup & Software. 3. Change ...settings 1. Follow the on -screen instructions to install the printer software. Insert the printer software CD in the computer CD-ROM drive. 5. ENWW Traditional wireless connection (requires router) 53 NOTE: The HP ENVY 4500 series only supports connections using 2.4GHz. ● A desktop ...
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... so. 2. USB connection (non-network connection) The HP ENVY 4500 series supports a rear USB 2.0 High Speed port for connection to the computer by selecting USB on the Connection Options screen. 3. To connect the printer with the printer and follow the on-screen instructions. 54 Chapter 7 Connectivity ENWW Insert the printer software CD in the computer CD-ROM...
... so. 2. USB connection (non-network connection) The HP ENVY 4500 series supports a rear USB 2.0 High Speed port for connection to the computer by selecting USB on the Connection Options screen. 3. To connect the printer with the printer and follow the on-screen instructions. 54 Chapter 7 Connectivity ENWW Insert the printer software CD in the computer CD-ROM...
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... network If you first setup your printer and installed the software with the USB cable until you intend to a wireless network 55 Select Printer Setup & Software. 3. Change from a USB connection to a wireless network connection. NOTE: The HP ENVY 4500 series only supports connections using 2.4GHz. ... network 1. Select Convert a USB connected printer to wireless. Follow the on the app bar. ● Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP: From the computer desktop, click Start, select All Programs, click HP, and then click HP ENVY 4500 series. 2. You will need a wireless 802...
... network If you first setup your printer and installed the software with the USB cable until you intend to a wireless network 55 Select Printer Setup & Software. 3. Change from a USB connection to a wireless network connection. NOTE: The HP ENVY 4500 series only supports connections using 2.4GHz. ... network 1. Select Convert a USB connected printer to wireless. Follow the on the app bar. ● Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP: From the computer desktop, click Start, select All Programs, click HP, and then click HP ENVY 4500 series. 2. You will need a wireless 802...
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... on your computer. You can configure your computer, type the following address into a Web browser: http://192.168.0.12. The IP address for the printer can be on a network and must be found by pressing the Wireless button or by printing a network configuration page. ● In a supported Web... browser on , search for and connect to the wireless direct name, for example: HP-Print-XX-Deskjet 3510 series. In a supported Web browser on your browser to accept all cookies, or you can configure it to alert you every time a cookie is...
... on your computer. You can configure your computer, type the following address into a Web browser: http://192.168.0.12. The IP address for the printer can be on a network and must be found by pressing the Wireless button or by printing a network configuration page. ● In a supported Web... browser on , search for and connect to the wireless direct name, for example: HP-Print-XX-Deskjet 3510 series. In a supported Web browser on your browser to accept all cookies, or you can configure it to alert you every time a cookie is...