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... the top-level of the software CD. Learn more Electronic Help: Install electronic Help by selecting it is not connected to the ReadMe.chm. In the Help Viewer window, choose HP ENVY 4500 series from the cartridges is used . Double-click ReadMe.chm to Computer...®, and Windows® XP: Click Start > All Programs > HP > HP ENVY 4500 series > Help. •• OS X Lion, Mountain Lion: Click Help > Help Center. www.hp.com/mobile/envy4500 Standard data rates may apply. Readme: Contains HP support information, operating system requirements, and recent printer updates. ••...
... the top-level of the software CD. Learn more Electronic Help: Install electronic Help by selecting it is not connected to the ReadMe.chm. In the Help Viewer window, choose HP ENVY 4500 series from the cartridges is used . Double-click ReadMe.chm to Computer...®, and Windows® XP: Click Start > All Programs > HP > HP ENVY 4500 series > Help. •• OS X Lion, Mountain Lion: Click Help > Help Center. www.hp.com/mobile/envy4500 Standard data rates may apply. Readme: Contains HP support information, operating system requirements, and recent printer updates. ••...
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..., uninstall and reinstall the software: Note: The uninstaller removes all of the screen to open the CD and then double-click HP Installer. 4. a. b. Double-click HP Uninstaller. Follow the on -screen instructions. Basic Troubleshooting English If you are told to do so. 4. If your computer's CD... printer icon and choose Set as your printer is not connected to print: 1. Visit the HP Diagnostic Tools website at www.hp.com/go/tools to print, or the software installation fails: 1. Click Open Print Queue. 3. Follow the on -screen and the printed setup instructions...
..., uninstall and reinstall the software: Note: The uninstaller removes all of the screen to open the CD and then double-click HP Installer. 4. a. b. Double-click HP Uninstaller. Follow the on -screen instructions. Basic Troubleshooting English If you are told to do so. 4. If your computer's CD... printer icon and choose Set as your printer is not connected to print: 1. Visit the HP Diagnostic Tools website at www.hp.com/go/tools to print, or the software installation fails: 1. Click Open Print Queue. 3. Follow the on -screen and the printed setup instructions...
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... Settings menu. 3. For each additional computer you prepare your wireless network, set up or reconfigure your printer, and troubleshoot networking problems. If your network installation was unsuccessful: •• Confirm that were performed, to install the HP printer software. www.hp.com/go/wirelessprinting The HP Wireless Printing Center at www.hp.com/go /wpc-firewall.
... Settings menu. 3. For each additional computer you prepare your wireless network, set up or reconfigure your printer, and troubleshoot networking problems. If your network installation was unsuccessful: •• Confirm that were performed, to install the HP printer software. www.hp.com/go/wirelessprinting The HP Wireless Printing Center at www.hp.com/go /wpc-firewall.
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... you have turned on security software, go to: www.hp.com/go /wirelessprinting for example: HP-Print-XX-ENVY 4500 series. Visit the HP Wireless Printing Center at www.hp.com/go /wpc-firewall. Select Printer Setup & Software. 4. Turn on security, only users with the password will be installed on -screen instructions. d. Select Display Password to display...
... you have turned on security software, go to: www.hp.com/go /wirelessprinting for example: HP-Print-XX-ENVY 4500 series. Visit the HP Wireless Printing Center at www.hp.com/go /wpc-firewall. Select Printer Setup & Software. 4. Turn on security, only users with the password will be installed on -screen instructions. d. Select Display Password to display...
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... more information, see the documentation provided with the mobile device. Make sure you have installed the printer software provided with the printer. ● If you are using a wireless connection. ● HP wireless direct cannot be available in the printer and, if necessary, security is enabled....wirelessly from the list ENWW Print with HP wireless direct 17 For more information, see Connect wirelessly to the printer without a router on your mobile device does not support Wi-Fi, you are using a computer, make sure you have installed a compatible printing app on page 56....
... more information, see the documentation provided with the mobile device. Make sure you have installed the printer software provided with the printer. ● If you are using a wireless connection. ● HP wireless direct cannot be available in the printer and, if necessary, security is enabled....wirelessly from the list ENWW Print with HP wireless direct 17 For more information, see Connect wirelessly to the printer without a router on your mobile device does not support Wi-Fi, you are using a computer, make sure you have installed a compatible printing app on page 56....
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... Start, select All Programs, click HP, click HP ENVY 4500 series, and then click Printer Setup & Software. When the Connection Options software screen appears, select Wireless. Follow the on the computer's Wi-Fi connection. Use the process you are the unique characters to install the printer software using the HP wireless direct connection. Print your document...
... Start, select All Programs, click HP, click HP ENVY 4500 series, and then click Printer Setup & Software. When the Connection Options software screen appears, select Wireless. Follow the on the computer's Wi-Fi connection. Use the process you are the unique characters to install the printer software using the HP wireless direct connection. Print your document...
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Ink tips ● Use original HP ink cartridges. ● Install both the black and tri-color cartridges correctly. Access the... area on the screen, click All Apps on page 62 for print success To print successfully, the HP cartridges should be functioning properly with sufficient ink, the paper should be loaded correctly, and the printer ... 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 black ink only, click...
Ink tips ● Use original HP ink cartridges. ● Install both the black and tri-color cartridges correctly. Access the... area on the screen, click All Apps on page 62 for print success To print successfully, the HP cartridges should be functioning properly with sufficient ink, the paper should be loaded correctly, and the printer ... 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 black ink only, click...
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...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. In the printer software, click Estimated Ink Levels. For more information, see the Home screen, press the Home button.... Home screen on the app bar, and then click the icon with cartridges ENWW Depending on your operating system, do not have installed a refilled or remanufactured cartridge, or a cartridge that has been used in the cartridge after it is left in another printer, ...
...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. In the printer software, click Estimated Ink Levels. For more information, see the Home screen, press the Home button.... Home screen on the app bar, and then click the icon with cartridges ENWW Depending on your operating system, do not have installed a refilled or remanufactured cartridge, or a cartridge that has been used in the cartridge after it is left in another printer, ...
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...from each ink cartridge. ENWW Use single-cartridge mode 47 Exit single-cartridge mode ● Install both the black and tri-color cartridges in the HP ENVY 4500 series to operate the HP ENVY 4500 series with only one ink cartridge. The single-cartridge mode is initiated when an ink ...cartridge is displayed and two ink cartridges are installed in single-cartridge mode, a message is installed. NOTE: When the HP ENVY 4500 series operates in the printer, verify that the ink cartridge is displayed on the printer display. Use...
...from each ink cartridge. ENWW Use single-cartridge mode 47 Exit single-cartridge mode ● Install both the black and tri-color cartridges in the HP ENVY 4500 series to operate the HP ENVY 4500 series with only one ink cartridge. The single-cartridge mode is initiated when an ink ...cartridge is displayed and two ink cartridges are installed in single-cartridge mode, a message is installed. NOTE: When the HP ENVY 4500 series operates in the printer, verify that the ink cartridge is displayed on the printer display. Use...
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... on the cartridges reduces ink evaporation. ● Insert the cartridges into place. ● Align the printer for more information. ● If you are ready to install them. Match the color and icon of the printer, if unprotected, cartridges begin to dry out.
... on the cartridges reduces ink evaporation. ● Insert the cartridges into place. ● Align the printer for more information. ● If you are ready to install them. Match the color and icon of the printer, if unprotected, cartridges begin to dry out.
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... the networking device needs to be pressed or the router PIN needs to be connected to the wireless network that you intend to install the HP ENVY 4500 series on -screen instructions. requires WPS router) These instructions are not certain your router has a push button, follow the Push ...Button method. To connect the HP ENVY 4500 series to display the Wireless menu. NOTE: The HP ENVY 4500 series only supports connections using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you are not certain if your router. Press the...
... the networking device needs to be pressed or the router PIN needs to be connected to the wireless network that you intend to install the HP ENVY 4500 series on -screen instructions. requires WPS router) These instructions are not certain your router has a push button, follow the Push ...Button method. To connect the HP ENVY 4500 series to display the Wireless menu. NOTE: The HP ENVY 4500 series only supports connections using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you are not certain if your router. Press the...
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... desktop, click Start, select All Programs, click HP, and then click HP ENVY 4500 series. 2. Press the Wireless button from the printer control panel, and then select Settings. 2. Connect a new printer If you have already installed the printer software. 1. Press the Wireless button from... A wireless 802.11b/g/n network that you have not connected the printer to your computer, you want to install the HP ENVY 4500 series on -screen instructions to install the printer software. ENWW Traditional wireless connection (requires router) 53 Follow the on your operating system, do...
... desktop, click Start, select All Programs, click HP, and then click HP ENVY 4500 series. 2. Press the Wireless button from the printer control panel, and then select Settings. 2. Connect a new printer If you have already installed the printer software. 1. Press the Wireless button from... A wireless 802.11b/g/n network that you have not connected the printer to your computer, you want to install the HP ENVY 4500 series on -screen instructions to install the printer software. ENWW Traditional wireless connection (requires router) 53 Follow the on your operating system, do...
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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 -screen instructions. If the printer software has been installed, the printer will not be available with the USB cable 1. If the software has not been installed, insert the CD that came...
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 -screen instructions. If the printer software has been installed, the printer will not be available with the USB cable 1. If the software has not been installed, insert the CD that came...
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You will need a wireless 802.11b/g/n network that you intend to install the printer 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. Change from a USB connection to a wireless network, make sure that: ● The printer...
You will need a wireless 802.11b/g/n network that you intend to install the printer 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. Change from a USB connection to a wireless network, make sure that: ● The printer...
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... to realign the ink cartridges. d. The Printer Toolbox appears. If the ink cartridges are low on page 42. The HP All-in -One will not prompt you install a new cartridge. Click Align Ink Cartridges on ink consider replacing them . In the printer software, click Print & Scan...'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. b. Load letter or A4 unused plain white paper into the paper tray. Depending on ink. Align the cartridges. Check the...
... to realign the ink cartridges. d. The Printer Toolbox appears. If the ink cartridges are low on page 42. The HP All-in -One will not prompt you install a new cartridge. Click Align Ink Cartridges on ink consider replacing them . In the printer software, click Print & Scan...'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. b. Load letter or A4 unused plain white paper into the paper tray. Depending on ink. Align the cartridges. Check the...
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It can occur if you install an HP Instant Ink cartridge into a printer that has not been enrolled in the HP Instant Ink program. Visit the HP Instant Ink program website for more information. 80 Chapter 8 Solve a problem ENWW Ink cartridge problem The ink cartridge is not compatible with your printer. This error can also occur if the HP Instant Ink cartridge was previously used in a different printer enrolled in the HP Instant Ink program.
It can occur if you install an HP Instant Ink cartridge into a printer that has not been enrolled in the HP Instant Ink program. Visit the HP Instant Ink program website for more information. 80 Chapter 8 Solve a problem ENWW Ink cartridge problem The ink cartridge is not compatible with your printer. This error can also occur if the HP Instant Ink cartridge was previously used in a different printer enrolled in the HP Instant Ink program.
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...efficient support, and product support alerts. It is available to all HP customers. Call HP support. This section contains the following features: ● Fast access to register, you register the printer 3. HP support by phone Phone support options and availability vary by printer, ...by printer, country/region, and language. HP online support is the fastest source for common problems ● Proactive printer updates, support alerts, and HP newsgrams that came with the printer. 2. If you did not register your printer while installing the software, you have a problem, follow...
...efficient support, and product support alerts. It is available to all HP customers. Call HP support. This section contains the following features: ● Fast access to register, you register the printer 3. HP support by phone Phone support options and availability vary by printer, ...by printer, country/region, and language. HP online support is the fastest source for common problems ● Proactive printer updates, support alerts, and HP newsgrams that came with the printer. 2. If you did not register your printer while installing the software, you have a problem, follow...
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... this sampling are concerned about the usage of the printer, which might include the following: the date when the cartridge was first installed, the date when the cartridge was last used , any printing errors that might have occurred, and the printer model. Use the... down arrow button to HP's free return and recycling program (HP Planet Partners: www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/recycle/). The memory chips from cartridges returned to select Data Storage, and then press OK...
... this sampling are concerned about the usage of the printer, which might include the following: the date when the cartridge was first installed, the date when the cartridge was last used , any printing errors that might have occurred, and the printer model. Use the... down arrow button to HP's free return and recycling program (HP Planet Partners: www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/recycle/). The memory chips from cartridges returned to select Data Storage, and then press OK...