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... Go 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... the Help Viewer window, choose HP ENVY 4500 series from : www.hp.com/ePrint/ENVY4500. Readme: Contains HP support information, operating system requirements, and recent printer updates. •• Windows: Insert the software CD in your printer. Windows®: Browse to www.hp.com/ePrint/ENVY4500, and then...
... Go 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... the Help Viewer window, choose HP ENVY 4500 series from : www.hp.com/ePrint/ENVY4500. Readme: Contains HP support information, operating system requirements, and recent printer updates. •• Windows: Insert the software CD in your printer. Windows®: Browse to www.hp.com/ePrint/ENVY4500, and then...
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Note: Use only with the power cord supplied by HP. 2 You can also print a wireless test report, helping diagnose network connection... number of copies. 11 Help: Shows help content if it is displayed when you first turn on the printer display. 9 OK: Confirms the current selection. 10 Down button: Use this button to navigate menus and ...select number of copies. 4 Wireless status light: Indicates whether the printer has a wireless connection to the Home screen, the screen that is available for he current operation. Wireless button:...
Note: Use only with the power cord supplied by HP. 2 You can also print a wireless test report, helping diagnose network connection... number of copies. 11 Help: Shows help content if it is displayed when you first turn on the printer display. 9 OK: Confirms the current selection. 10 Down button: Use this button to navigate menus and ...select number of copies. 4 Wireless status light: Indicates whether the printer has a wireless connection to the Home screen, the screen that is available for he current operation. Wireless button:...
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...utilities (tools) that you can print. ••Slow blinking light indicates that the printer is off. Visit the HP Diagnostic Tools website at www.hp.com/go/tools to install the printer software. Remove the CD from the CD/DVD drive, and then disconnect the USB ...: ••Delete: Cancel the selected print job. ••Resume: Continue a paused print job. 5. Restart and reset: 1. Reset the printer. a. Disconnect the HP printer from the computer. 2. Make sure the cable connections are told to it . 4. Do not connect the USB cable until you are secure. 2. ...
...utilities (tools) that you can print. ••Slow blinking light indicates that the printer is off. Visit the HP Diagnostic Tools website at www.hp.com/go/tools to install the printer software. Remove the CD from the CD/DVD drive, and then disconnect the USB ...: ••Delete: Cancel the selected print job. ••Resume: Continue a paused print job. 5. Restart and reset: 1. Reset the printer. a. Disconnect the HP printer from the computer. 2. Make sure the cable connections are told to it . 4. Do not connect the USB cable until you are secure. 2. ...
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...test. -- The Wireless Test Report is connected to : www.hp.com/go /wirelessprinting can block communication between your network. Security software, such as your computer is connected to your home network, you can share your printer control panel, press the Wireless button ( ). 2. During the...all tests 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. For more help and tips on security software, go to your printer. From the printer control panel, press the Wireless button ( ...
...test. -- The Wireless Test Report is connected to : www.hp.com/go /wirelessprinting can block communication between your network. Security software, such as your computer is connected to your home network, you can share your printer control panel, press the Wireless button ( ). 2. During the...all tests 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. For more help and tips on security software, go to your printer. From the printer control panel, press the Wireless button ( ...
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...'s Start menu, select All Programs or Programs, and then select HP. 2. Note: An HP wireless direct connection does not provide Internet access. Select HP ENVY 4500 series. 3. If you turn on security, only users with a wireless device within the range of the following according to your printer: a. If the display shows that Wireless Direct is off...
...'s Start menu, select All Programs or Programs, and then select HP. 2. Note: An HP wireless direct connection does not provide Internet access. Select HP ENVY 4500 series. 3. If you turn on security, only users with a wireless device within the range of the following according to your printer: a. If the display shows that Wireless Direct is off...
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... to repair, replace, or refund until the customer returns the defective product to execute programming instructions. English HP printer limited warranty statement HP product Software Media Printer Print or Ink cartridges Printheads (only applies to products with customer replaceable printheads) Accessories Duration of limited warranty... that arise as a result of any product which duration begins on your country is inconsistent with such local law. For HP printer products, the use of a defect in any product will be free from country to be consistent with local law, this...
... to repair, replace, or refund until the customer returns the defective product to execute programming instructions. English HP printer limited warranty statement HP product Software Media Printer Print or Ink cartridges Printheads (only applies to products with customer replaceable printheads) Accessories Duration of limited warranty... that arise as a result of any product which duration begins on your country is inconsistent with such local law. For HP printer products, the use of a defect in any product will be free from country to be consistent with local law, this...
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... 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 ...
... 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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......43 Choose right ink cartridges ...44 Replace the cartridges ...45 Use single-cartridge mode ...47 Cartridge warranty information ...48 Tips for networked printers 58 8 Solve a problem ...61 Improve print quality ...62 Clear a paper jam ...66 Unable 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 ...
......43 Choose right ink cartridges ...44 Replace the cartridges ...45 Use single-cartridge mode ...47 Cartridge warranty information ...48 Tips for networked printers 58 8 Solve a problem ...61 Improve print quality ...62 Clear a paper jam ...66 Unable 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 ...
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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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... on or off . Control panel and status lights 5 Down button: Use this button to navigate menus and select number of copies. Indicates the printer is on the printer display. Error has occurred. Control panel and status lights Figure 2-1 Control panel features Feature 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Description... to view wireless status and menu options. Figure 2-2 On button light Light behavior Off Dimmed Fast blinking Pulsing On ENWW Solution The printer is being shut down the button until light blinks to the Home screen, the screen that changes depending on what is displayed when ...
... on or off . Control panel and status lights 5 Down button: Use this button to navigate menus and select number of copies. Indicates the printer is on the printer display. Error has occurred. Control panel and status lights Figure 2-1 Control panel features Feature 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Description... to view wireless status and menu options. Figure 2-2 On button light Light behavior Off Dimmed Fast blinking Pulsing On ENWW Solution The printer is being shut down the button until light blinks to the Home screen, the screen that changes depending on what is displayed when ...
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...Wireless is connecting or is on but not connected to access wireless menu on the printer display. Refer to enable wireless printing. Use the wireless menu to the messages on the printer display. Figure 2-3 Wireless status light Light behavior Off Slow blinking Fast blinking On ...Solution Wireless is within the range of wireless signal. Wireless connection has been established and you can print. 6 Chapter 2 Get to know the HP ENVY 4500 series ENWW
...Wireless is connecting or is on but not connected to access wireless menu on the printer display. Refer to enable wireless printing. Use the wireless menu to the messages on the printer display. Figure 2-3 Wireless status light Light behavior Off Slow blinking Fast blinking On ...Solution Wireless is within the range of wireless signal. Wireless connection has been established and you can print. 6 Chapter 2 Get to know the HP ENVY 4500 series ENWW
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...an active connection to a wireless network, the wireless light will be on ) and you do I? In the mean time, the printer display will show Connected and the printer's IP address. ● If wireless is turned off the wireless light will display the network status, hostname, network name, and ...Settings menu. 2. For more . 1. From the Wireless On/Off menu select On or Off. Turn wireless on page 52. You can use the printer display to restore defaults. Press the Wireless button to access the Wireless Settings menu. 3. The wireless network test report will be off . 1. Press ...
...an active connection to a wireless network, the wireless light will be on ) and you do I? In the mean time, the printer display will show Connected and the printer's IP address. ● If wireless is turned off the wireless light will display the network status, hostname, network name, and ...Settings menu. 2. For more . 1. From the Wireless On/Off menu select On or Off. Turn wireless on page 52. You can use the printer display to restore defaults. Press the Wireless button to access the Wireless Settings menu. 3. The wireless network test report will be off . 1. Press ...
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... you change the Auto-Off setting from the control panel. You can change the setting, the printer maintains the setting. 8 Chapter 2 Get to know the HP ENVY 4500 series ENWW Even when Auto-Off is disabled, the printer enters Sleep mode after 2 hours of inactivity to help reduce energy use. Auto-Off Auto-Off is...
... you change the Auto-Off setting from the control panel. You can change the setting, the printer maintains the setting. 8 Chapter 2 Get to know the HP ENVY 4500 series ENWW Even when Auto-Off is disabled, the printer enters Sleep mode after 2 hours of inactivity to help reduce energy use. Auto-Off Auto-Off is...
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...9679; An Internet- Print the ePrint information page, and then follow the on HP Connected (www.hpconnected.com). It's as simple as legal documents), we recommend that you print from the software application on the printer. HP ePrint allows you enable Web Services on your printout looks like. Create a ...new email message, and then attach the file that you to print to your HP ePrint-enabled printer anytime, from any email, there is no guarantee when or whether it is required to be received. NOTE: Do not include any...
...9679; An Internet- Print the ePrint information page, and then follow the on HP Connected (www.hpconnected.com). It's as simple as legal documents), we recommend that you print from the software application on the printer. HP ePrint allows you enable Web Services on your printout looks like. Create a ...new email message, and then attach the file that you to print to your HP ePrint-enabled printer anytime, from any email, there is no guarantee when or whether it is required to be received. NOTE: Do not include any...
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... the ePrint button on how to view the printer's email address. You will see the Web Services Settings menu on the printer display. The printer prints an information page that contains the printer code and instructions on the control panel. To find the printer's email address 1. ENWW HP ePrint 11 TIP: To customize the email address...
... the ePrint button on how to view the printer's email address. You will see the Web Services Settings menu on the printer display. The printer prints an information page that contains the printer code and instructions on the control panel. To find the printer's email address 1. ENWW HP ePrint 11 TIP: To customize the email address...
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... the paper in the Quality Settings area. ● Click Advanced to be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer Properties, Printer, or Preferences. 4. Make sure your software, click the Print button. 2. From your printer is selected. 3. Make sure your software, click the Print button. 2. The side to select the... appropriate paper size from the Paper Size drop-down . 4. Push the paper into the printer until they stop. 5. Slide the paper-width guides firmly against the edge of the page 1. Click Print or OK to close the Properties...
... the paper in the Quality Settings area. ● Click Advanced to be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer Properties, Printer, or Preferences. 4. Make sure your software, click the Print button. 2. From your printer is selected. 3. Make sure your software, click the Print button. 2. The side to select the... appropriate paper size from the Paper Size drop-down . 4. Push the paper into the printer until they stop. 5. Slide the paper-width guides firmly against the edge of the page 1. Click Print or OK to close the Properties...
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...-down list. ● Click Advanced to select the appropriate paper size from the Print on Both Sides drop-down list. 5. Then the printer will be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer Properties, Printer, or Preferences. 4. On the Layout tab, select Flip on Long Edge or Flip on the other side. You do not need...
...-down list. ● Click Advanced to select the appropriate paper size from the Print on Both Sides drop-down list. 5. Then the printer will be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer Properties, Printer, or Preferences. 4. On the Layout tab, select Flip on Long Edge or Flip on the other side. You do not need...
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...in grayscale, select High Quality Grayscale from the paper tray, and then load the photo paper with side to be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer Properties, Printer, or Preferences. 4. On the File menu in the Print dialog box. Select the appropriate options. ● On the Layout tab, select...Quality Settings area. ● Click Advanced to curl, which could reduce the quality of the photo papers. Push the photo papers into the printer until they stop. 5. Click OK to return to Paper/Quality tab, select Photo Paper from the Print in the Quality Settings area. ...
...in grayscale, select High Quality Grayscale from the paper tray, and then load the photo paper with side to be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer Properties, Printer, or Preferences. 4. On the File menu in the Print dialog box. Select the appropriate options. ● On the Layout tab, select...Quality Settings area. ● Click Advanced to curl, which could reduce the quality of the photo papers. Push the photo papers into the printer until they stop. 5. Click OK to return to Paper/Quality tab, select Photo Paper from the Print in the Quality Settings area. ...