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...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 > Help Center. Install the software from the recommended software during software installation. In...ink is left in your printer: Follow the illustrations on the app bar, click the icon with the HP logo, and then double-click setup.exe. EN ES FR Scan to the ReadMe.chm. No CD/DVD drive? Find notices, environmental, and regulatory information, including the ...
...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 > Help Center. Install the software from the recommended software during software installation. In...ink is left in your printer: Follow the illustrations on the app bar, click the icon with the HP logo, and then double-click setup.exe. EN ES FR Scan to the ReadMe.chm. No CD/DVD drive? Find notices, environmental, and regulatory information, including the ...
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...folder. 3. To install the software: 1. Connect the USB cable. The On button will be lit white. 3. In System Preferences, click Print & Scan (Print & Fax in and turn on -screen instructions to manage the print job: ••Delete: Cancel the selected print job. •... Windows 7 and Windows 8 are shared by other products or programs. To uninstall the software: 1. Follow the on -screen instructions. Insert the HP software CD into your printer is off the printer and unplug the power cord. Restart the computer. 3. Restart the computer. 2. b. Basic Troubleshooting...
...folder. 3. To install the software: 1. Connect the USB cable. The On button will be lit white. 3. In System Preferences, click Print & Scan (Print & Fax in and turn on -screen instructions to manage the print job: ••Delete: Cancel the selected print job. •... Windows 7 and Windows 8 are shared by other products or programs. To uninstall the software: 1. Follow the on -screen instructions. Insert the HP software CD into your printer is off the printer and unplug the power cord. Restart the computer. 3. Restart the computer. 2. b. Basic Troubleshooting...
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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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... printer automatically enters Sleep mode after 5 minutes of copies. Indicates that is displayed on and ready to assist in Sleep mode. The printer is printing, scanning, copying, or is being shut down the button until light blinks to display the Web Services Settings menu where you first turn on the display...
... printer automatically enters Sleep mode after 5 minutes of copies. Indicates that is displayed on and ready to assist in Sleep mode. The printer is printing, scanning, copying, or is being shut down the button until light blinks to display the Web Services Settings menu where you first turn on the display...
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... box by clicking the Advanced button on the Layout or Paper/Quality tab. ● To change default print settings, click Print & Scan, and then click Set Preferences in the cartridges to make sure there is not acceptable, see Improve print quality on page 62 for ...; 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 copying or scanning. Depending on your operating system, do not apply to print a black and white document using black ink only...
... box by clicking the Advanced button on the Layout or Paper/Quality tab. ● To change default print settings, click Print & Scan, and then click Set Preferences in the cartridges to make sure there is not acceptable, see Improve print quality on page 62 for ...; 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 copying or scanning. Depending on your operating system, do not apply to print a black and white document using black ink only...
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...low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to : www.hp.com/go to avoid possible printing delays. Product service or repairs required as a result of non-HP supplies. NOTE: When you purchased original HP ink cartridges, go /anticounterfeit ● Ink level warnings and indicators provide... printing, they do not apply to help you easily produce great results, time after time. 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.
...low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to : www.hp.com/go to avoid possible printing delays. Product service or repairs required as a result of non-HP supplies. NOTE: When you purchased original HP ink cartridges, go /anticounterfeit ● Ink level warnings and indicators provide... printing, they do not apply to help you easily produce great results, time after time. 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.
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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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Copy documents The Copy menu on plain paper. Easy Copy 1. Load full-size paper in the paper tray. 2. Load the original. ● Lift the lid on the printer. ● Load the original print side down on the right front corner of copies and color or black and white for copying on the printer display allows you to easily select number of the scanner glass. 34 Chapter 5 Copy and scan ENWW You can also easily access advanced settings, such as changing the paper type and size, adjusting the darkness of the copy, and resizing the copy.
Copy documents The Copy menu on plain paper. Easy Copy 1. Load full-size paper in the paper tray. 2. Load the original. ● Lift the lid on the printer. ● Load the original print side down on the right front corner of copies and color or black and white for copying on the printer display allows you to easily select number of the scanner glass. 34 Chapter 5 Copy and scan ENWW You can also easily access advanced settings, such as changing the paper type and size, adjusting the darkness of the copy, and resizing the copy.
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Prepare the scan 1. Scan to a computer You can initiate a scan from the control panel of the printer or from your computer. Scan 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 quickly scan one file, define the file format of the scanner glass. 36 Chapter 5 Copy and scan ENWW Scan from the control panel if you want to the scanned image.
Prepare the scan 1. Scan to a computer You can initiate a scan from the control panel of the printer or from your computer. Scan 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 quickly scan one file, define the file format of the scanner glass. 36 Chapter 5 Copy and scan ENWW Scan from the control panel if you want to the scanned image.
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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. Select Scan on your computer 1. Scan from the shortcut menu and then click Scan. After the scan is working, you will be able to make sure that you will need to exit the...
... 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. Select Scan on your computer 1. Scan from the shortcut menu and then click Scan. After the scan is working, you will be able to make sure that you will need to exit the...
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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 Tips for copy success ● Load your original print side down on the right front corner of the scanner glass. ● Clean the scanner...
... 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 Tips for copy success ● Load your original print side down on the right front corner of the scanner glass. ● Clean the scanner...
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...make sure that there are no foreign materials adhering to it. ● If you have a wireless connection and you have confirmed that you want to scan to from the list of printers on 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 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 ...
...make sure that there are no foreign materials adhering to it. ● If you have a wireless connection and you have confirmed that you want to scan to from the list of printers on 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 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 ...
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... a networked printer 57 Click here to go online for more information. ● Learn how to go online for more information. ● Learn about the HP Print and Scan Doctor. Click here to work with your firewall and antivirus programs during printer setup. Click here to go online for setting up and use...
... a networked printer 57 Click here to go online for more information. ● Learn how to go online for more information. ● Learn about the HP Print and Scan Doctor. Click here to work with your firewall and antivirus programs during printer setup. Click here to go online for setting up and use...
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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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... Make sure you do one of the following to make sure you install a new cartridge. In the printer software, click Print & Scan and then click Set Preferences to access the Printer Toolbox. To align the cartridges from the printer software NOTE: Aligning the cartridges ensures ...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. Improve print quality NOTE: To protect the cartridges from drying out, always turn the printer off using original...
... Make sure you do one of the following to make sure you install a new cartridge. In the printer software, click Print & Scan and then click Set Preferences to access the Printer Toolbox. To align the cartridges from the printer software NOTE: Aligning the cartridges ensures ...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. Improve print quality NOTE: To protect the cartridges from drying out, always turn the printer off using original...
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...the on the printer display, select Tools. Load letter or A4 unused plain white paper into the paper tray. 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 area on the... 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. b. To print a diagnostics page from the printer display a. g. b.
...the on the printer display, select Tools. Load letter or A4 unused plain white paper into the paper tray. 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 area on the... 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. b. To print a diagnostics page from the printer display a. g. b.
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...Depending on your operating system, do one of the following to access the Printer Toolbox. d. 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 area.... ● 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. ENWW Improve print quality 65 To clean the cartridges from the printer display a. c. Click Clean Ink Cartridges on -...
...Depending on your operating system, do one of the following to access the Printer Toolbox. d. 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 area.... ● 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. ENWW Improve print quality 65 To clean the cartridges from the printer display a. c. Click Clean Ink Cartridges on -...