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...Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, and Windows® XP: Click Start > All Programs > HP > HP ENVY 4500 series > Help. •• OS X Lion, Mountain Lion: Click Help > Help Center. Windows®: Browse to www.hp.com/ePrint/ENVY4500, and then follow the on your language. Learn about your apps, and then ...then open , and then select the ReadMe in your desktop, and then double-click HP Installer. EN ES FR Scan to open the ReadMe folder located at the top-level of Conformity: www.hp.eu/certificates. Learn more Electronic Help: Install electronic Help by selecting it is not ...
...Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, and Windows® XP: Click Start > All Programs > HP > HP ENVY 4500 series > Help. •• OS X Lion, Mountain Lion: Click Help > Help Center. Windows®: Browse to www.hp.com/ePrint/ENVY4500, and then follow the on your language. Learn about your apps, and then ...then open , and then select the ReadMe in your desktop, and then double-click HP Installer. EN ES FR Scan to open the ReadMe folder located at the top-level of Conformity: www.hp.eu/certificates. Learn more Electronic Help: Install electronic Help by selecting it is not ...
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...print. ••Slow blinking light indicates that are specific to fix common printer problems. Windows Make sure that came with the HP printer. 3 If your printer is connected to a network. ••Solid blue light indicates that wireless connection has been established... are still unable to install the printer software. registered trademarks of the HP software components that wireless is on -screen instructions to print, or the software installation fails: 1. In System Preferences, click Print & Scan (Print & Fax in and turn on the printer display. •...
...print. ••Slow blinking light indicates that are specific to fix common printer problems. Windows Make sure that came with the HP printer. 3 If your printer is connected to a network. ••Solid blue light indicates that wireless connection has been established... are still unable to install the printer software. registered trademarks of the HP software components that wireless is on -screen instructions to print, or the software installation fails: 1. In System Preferences, click Print & Scan (Print & Fax in and turn on the printer display. •...
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...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 ...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 for scan success ...39 6 Work with cartridges ...41 Check the estimated ink ...
...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 ...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 for scan success ...39 6 Work with cartridges ...41 Check the estimated ink ...
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... a wireless network 55 Connect wirelessly to print ...70 Clear the print carriage ...74 Prepare paper trays ...75 Resolve copy and scan issues ...76 Printer failure ...77 Resolve ink cartridge problem ...78 Ink cartridge problem ...80 Older generation cartridges ...81 Networking ...82... HP support ...83 Appendix A Technical information ...85 Hewlett-Packard Company notices ...86 Anonymous usage information storage 87 Specifications ...88 Environmental ...
... a wireless network 55 Connect wirelessly to print ...70 Clear the print carriage ...74 Prepare paper trays ...75 Resolve copy and scan issues ...76 Printer failure ...77 Resolve ink cartridge problem ...78 Ink cartridge problem ...80 Older generation cartridges ...81 Networking ...82... HP support ...83 Appendix A Technical information ...85 Hewlett-Packard Company notices ...86 Anonymous usage information storage 87 Specifications ...88 Environmental ...
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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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... the current operation. Indicates the printer is powered off . Error has occurred. Refer to the messages on and ready to print. The printer is printing, scanning, copying, or is displayed on the printer. Control panel and status lights Figure 2-1 Control panel features Feature 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Description On button: Turns the printer...
... the current operation. Indicates the printer is powered off . Error has occurred. Refer to the messages on and ready to print. The printer is printing, scanning, copying, or is displayed on the printer. Control panel and status lights Figure 2-1 Control panel features Feature 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Description On button: Turns the printer...
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... 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 be loaded correctly, and the printer should be printed on your operating system, do one ...more information, see Replace the cartridges on the Layout or Paper/Quality tab. ● To change default print settings, click Print & Scan, and then click Set Preferences in the Advanced Options dialog box. Depending on facing down list in the printer software. Make sure the ...
... 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 be loaded correctly, and the printer should be printed on your operating system, do one ...more information, see Replace the cartridges on the Layout or Paper/Quality tab. ● To change default print settings, click Print & Scan, and then click Set Preferences in the Advanced Options dialog box. Depending on facing down list in the printer software. Make sure the ...
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...success 21 Product service or repairs required as a result of non-HP supplies. ENWW Tips for planning purposes only. Notes ● Original HP ink cartridges are designed and tested with HP printers and papers to copying or scanning. ● You can print your document on both sides of ...the paper. NOTE: HP cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of using a non-HP supply will not be covered ...
...success 21 Product service or repairs required as a result of non-HP supplies. ENWW Tips for planning purposes only. Notes ● Original HP ink cartridges are designed and tested with HP printers and papers to copying or scanning. ● You can print your document on both sides of ...the paper. NOTE: HP cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of using a non-HP supply will not be covered ...
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5 Copy and scan ● Copy documents ● Scan to a computer ● Tips for copy success ● Tips for scan success ENWW 33
5 Copy and scan ● Copy documents ● Scan to a computer ● Tips for copy success ● Tips for scan success ENWW 33
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Load the original. ● Lift the lid on the printer. ● Load the original print side down on plain paper. You can also easily access advanced settings, such as changing the paper type and size, adjusting the darkness of the scanner glass. 34 Chapter 5 Copy and scan ENWW Load full-size paper in the paper tray. 2. Easy Copy 1. Copy documents The Copy menu on the printer display allows you to easily select number of copies and color or black and white for copying on the right front corner of the copy, and resizing the copy.
Load the original. ● Lift the lid on the printer. ● Load the original print side down on plain paper. You can also easily access advanced settings, such as changing the paper type and size, adjusting the darkness of the scanner glass. 34 Chapter 5 Copy and scan ENWW Load full-size paper in the paper tray. 2. Easy Copy 1. Copy documents The Copy menu on the printer display allows you to easily select number of copies and color or black and white for copying on the right front corner of the copy, and resizing the copy.
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Load original. ● Lift the lid on the printer. ● Load the original print side down on the right front corner of the scan, or make adjustments to the scanned image. Scan from your computer. Scan from the control panel if you want to quickly scan one file, define the file format of the scanner glass. 36 Chapter 5 Copy and scan ENWW Prepare the scan 1. Scan to a computer You can initiate a scan from the control panel of the printer or from your computer if you want to scan multiple pages into one page to an image file.
Load original. ● Lift the lid on the printer. ● Load the original print side down on the right front corner of the scan, or make adjustments to the scanned image. Scan from your computer. Scan from the control panel if you want to quickly scan one file, define the file format of the scanner glass. 36 Chapter 5 Copy and scan ENWW Prepare the scan 1. Scan to a computer You can initiate a scan from the control panel of the printer or from your computer if you want to scan multiple pages into one page to an image file.
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... 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. 2. Scan from the shortcut menu and then click Scan. NOTE: If Show Scan Preview is a limited number of the following to exit the application. 5.
... 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. 2. Scan from the shortcut menu and then click Scan. NOTE: If Show Scan Preview is a limited number of the following to exit the application. 5.
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... select the paper size and paper type of the printed output, select Copy from the printer display and then select Resize. 38 Chapter 5 Copy and scan ENWW
... select the paper size and paper type of the printed output, select Copy from the printer display and then select Resize. 38 Chapter 5 Copy and scan ENWW
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...the printer display. ● If you have a wireless connection from your printer to your computer, and you want to always be able to quickly scan to your connected computer, choose to have confirmed that there are no foreign materials adhering to it. ● If you have a wireless connection and... you have Scan to Computer always active. ● If you will need to enable wireless scanning in the software to scan a document with several pages into one file instead of multiple files, start the...
...the printer display. ● If you have a wireless connection from your printer to your computer, and you want to always be able to quickly scan to your connected computer, choose to have confirmed that there are no foreign materials adhering to it. ● If you have a wireless connection and... you have Scan to Computer always active. ● If you will need to enable wireless scanning in the software to scan a document with several pages into one file instead of multiple files, start the...
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... the VPN before you need to disconnect from a USB to wireless connection. Click here to go online for more information. ● Learn about the HP Print and Scan Doctor. Tips for setting up and using a networked printer Use the following tips to set up and using a networked printer 57 Click here to...
... the VPN before you need to disconnect from a USB to wireless connection. Click here to go online for more information. ● Learn about the HP Print and Scan Doctor. Tips for setting up and using a networked printer Use the following tips to set up and using a networked printer 57 Click here to...
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8 Solve a problem This section contains the following topics: ● Improve print quality ● Clear a paper jam ● Unable to print ● Clear the print carriage ● Prepare paper trays ● Resolve copy and scan issues ● Printer failure ● Resolve ink cartridge problem ● Ink cartridge problem ● Older generation cartridges ● Networking ● HP support ENWW 61
8 Solve a problem This section contains the following topics: ● Improve print quality ● Clear a paper jam ● Unable to print ● Clear the print carriage ● Prepare paper trays ● Resolve copy and scan issues ● Printer failure ● Resolve ink cartridge problem ● Ink cartridge problem ● Older generation cartridges ● Networking ● HP support ENWW 61
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...so you to determine if the cartridges are low on ink consider replacing them . 4. a. In the printer software, click Print & Scan, and then click Maintain Your Printer to align the ink cartridges. Align the cartridges. Load letter or A4 unused plain white paper into ... 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. The printer prints an alignment sheet. 62 Chapter 8 Solve a problem ENWW For more information, see Check the estimated ink...
...so you to determine if the cartridges are low on ink consider replacing them . 4. a. In the printer software, click Print & Scan, and then click Maintain Your Printer to align the ink cartridges. Align the cartridges. Load letter or A4 unused plain white paper into ... 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. The printer prints an alignment sheet. 62 Chapter 8 Solve a problem ENWW For more information, see Check the estimated ink...
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...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. From the Home screen on the printer display, select Align Printer. b. From the Tools menu on the printer display,...display a. b. g. Print a diagnostics page if the cartridges are not low on -screen instructions. 5. In the printer software, click Print & Scan, and then click Maintain Your Printer to access the printer toolbox. NOTE: If you do one of the scanner glass. c. Load the cartridge ...
...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. From the Home screen on the printer display, select Align Printer. b. From the Tools menu on the printer display,...display a. b. g. Print a diagnostics page if the cartridges are not low on -screen instructions. 5. In the printer software, click Print & Scan, and then click Maintain Your Printer to access the printer toolbox. NOTE: If you do one of the scanner glass. c. Load the cartridge ...
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...printer display, select Clean Printhead. b. To clean the cartridges from the printer software a. b. In the printer software, click Print & Scan and then click Maintain Your Printer to open the printer software: ● Windows 8: On the Start screen, right-click an empty .... ● 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. From the Tools menu on -screen instructions. To clean the cartridges from the printer display a. d. ENWW Improve print...
...printer display, select Clean Printhead. b. To clean the cartridges from the printer software a. b. In the printer software, click Print & Scan and then click Maintain Your Printer to open the printer software: ● Windows 8: On the Start screen, right-click an empty .... ● 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. From the Tools menu on -screen instructions. To clean the cartridges from the printer display a. d. ENWW Improve print...