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...'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. No CD/DVD drive? Find notices, environmental, and regulatory...Electronic Help: Install electronic Help by selecting it is not connected to the ReadMe.chm. Note: Ink from the recommended software during software installation. Declaration of Conformity: www.hp.eu/certificates. Might not be available in a number of the software CD. Install software: Go ...
...'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. No CD/DVD drive? Find notices, environmental, and regulatory...Electronic Help: Install electronic Help by selecting it is not connected to the ReadMe.chm. Note: Ink from the recommended software during software installation. Declaration of Conformity: www.hp.eu/certificates. Might not be available in a number of the software CD. Install software: Go ...
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... your country is as applicable, a defective product which is covered by the customer. 2. 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 90 ...days 1 year Until the HP ink is depleted or the "end of a non-HP or refilled cartridge or an expired ink cartridge, HP will charge its standard time and materials charges to service the printer for the...
... your country is as applicable, a defective product which is covered by the customer. 2. 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 90 ...days 1 year Until the HP ink is depleted or the "end of a non-HP or refilled cartridge or an expired ink cartridge, HP will charge its standard time and materials charges to service the printer for the...
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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...using 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...using 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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...Advanced printer management tools (for working with cartridges ...49 7 Connectivity ...51 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS - Order ink supplies ...43 Choose right ink cartridges ...44 Replace the cartridges ...45 Use single-cartridge mode ...47 Cartridge warranty information ...48 Tips for networked printers... 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 ...
...Advanced printer management tools (for working with cartridges ...49 7 Connectivity ...51 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS - Order ink supplies ...43 Choose right ink cartridges ...44 Replace the cartridges ...45 Use single-cartridge mode ...47 Cartridge warranty information ...48 Tips for networked printers... 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 ...
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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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...'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 make sure there is not acceptable, see Load media on facing down. ● Ensure ...the Media drop-down list in the Tray Selection area, and then select the appropriate print quality in the printer software. Ink tips ● Use original HP ink cartridges. ● Install both the black and tri-color cartridges correctly. For more information, see Improve print quality on...
...'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 make sure there is not acceptable, see Load media on facing down. ● Ensure ...the Media drop-down list in the Tray Selection area, and then select the appropriate print quality in the printer software. Ink tips ● Use original HP ink cartridges. ● Install both the black and tri-color cartridges correctly. For more information, see Improve print quality on...
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... repairs required as a result of non-HP supplies. ENWW Tips for planning purposes only. NOTE: HP cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of using a non-HP supply will not be covered under warranty. NOTE: When you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge... If you believe you purchased original HP ink cartridges, go /anticounterfeit ● Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for print success 21 Notes ● Original HP ink cartridges are designed and tested with HP printers and papers to : www.hp.com/go to help you easily ...
... repairs required as a result of non-HP supplies. ENWW Tips for planning purposes only. NOTE: HP cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of using a non-HP supply will not be covered under warranty. NOTE: When you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge... If you believe you purchased original HP ink cartridges, go /anticounterfeit ● Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for print success 21 Notes ● Original HP ink cartridges are designed and tested with HP printers and papers to : www.hp.com/go to help you easily ...
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... for Products and Services and select ink, toner and paper. To purchase HP papers, go to Shop for more information about HP media. Use HP media for printing and copying of office media. HP recommends plain papers with the ColorLok logo in a variety of weights and sizes from major paper ...manufacturers. Look for papers with the ColorLok logo for optimum print quality. ENWW Order HP Paper Supplies 31 All papers with the ColorLok logo are independently tested to meet high standards of reliability and print quality, and produce ...
... for Products and Services and select ink, toner and paper. To purchase HP papers, go to Shop for more information about HP media. Use HP media for printing and copying of office media. HP recommends plain papers with the ColorLok logo in a variety of weights and sizes from major paper ...manufacturers. Look for papers with the ColorLok logo for optimum print quality. ENWW Order HP Paper Supplies 31 All papers with the ColorLok logo are independently tested to meet high standards of reliability and print quality, and produce ...
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6 Work with cartridges ● Check the estimated ink levels ● Order ink supplies ● Choose right ink cartridges ● Replace the cartridges ● Use single-cartridge mode ● Cartridge warranty information ● Tips for working with cartridges ENWW 41
6 Work with cartridges ● Check the estimated ink levels ● Order ink supplies ● Choose right ink cartridges ● Replace the cartridges ● Use single-cartridge mode ● Cartridge warranty information ● Tips for working with cartridges ENWW 41
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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. Then the printer displays the current ink levels. NOTE: If you have to replace the cartridges until the print quality is unacceptable. In addition, some residual...
... 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. Then the printer displays the current ink levels. NOTE: If you have to replace the cartridges until the print quality is unacceptable. In addition, some residual...
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...order original HP supplies for reference when shopping at a local HP reseller. NOTE: Ordering ink cartridges online is not supported in the printer software 1. The correct cartridge number appears when you may still view supplies information and print a list for the HP ENVY 4500 series, ...9679; 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. Locate the cartridge number in all countries/regions. If it is located inside the cartridge access door. ...
...order original HP supplies for reference when shopping at a local HP reseller. NOTE: Ordering ink cartridges online is not supported in the printer software 1. The correct cartridge number appears when you may still view supplies information and print a list for the HP ENVY 4500 series, ...9679; 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. Locate the cartridge number in all countries/regions. If it is located inside the cartridge access door. ...
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Choose right ink cartridges HP recommends that you easily produce great results, time after time. 44 Chapter 6 Work with HP printers to help you use original HP ink cartridges. Original HP ink cartridges are designed and tested with cartridges ENWW
Choose right ink cartridges HP recommends that you easily produce great results, time after time. 44 Chapter 6 Work with HP printers to help you use original HP ink cartridges. Original HP ink cartridges are designed and tested with cartridges ENWW
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... black and tri-color cartridges in single-cartridge mode, a message is removed from each ink cartridge. ENWW Use single-cartridge mode 47 NOTE: When the HP ENVY 4500 series operates in the HP ENVY 4500 series to operate the HP ENVY 4500 series with only one ink cartridge. Use single-cartridge mode Use the single-cartridge mode to exit single-cartridge...
... black and tri-color cartridges in single-cartridge mode, a message is removed from each ink cartridge. ENWW Use single-cartridge mode 47 NOTE: When the HP ENVY 4500 series operates in the HP ENVY 4500 series to operate the HP ENVY 4500 series with only one ink cartridge. Use single-cartridge mode Use the single-cartridge mode to exit single-cartridge...
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... does not cover HP ink cartridges that came with the printer. 48 Chapter 6 Work with . The end of warranty date, in its designated HP printing device. During the warranty period the cartridge is used in YYYY/MM/DD format, may be found on the cartridge as the HP ink is not depleted ...and the end of the HP Limited Warranty Statement, see the printed documentation that have been refilled, remanufactured, refurbished, misused, or tampered with cartridges ENWW...
... does not cover HP ink cartridges that came with the printer. 48 Chapter 6 Work with . The end of warranty date, in its designated HP printing device. During the warranty period the cartridge is used in YYYY/MM/DD format, may be found on the cartridge as the HP ink is not depleted ...and the end of the HP Limited Warranty Statement, see the printed documentation that have been refilled, remanufactured, refurbished, misused, or tampered with cartridges ENWW...
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...cartridges snap into the correct slots. Outside of each cartridge to the color and icon for each slot. Leaving tape on the cartridges reduces ink evaporation. ● Insert the cartridges into place. ● Align the printer for best print quality. ENWW Tips for working with cartridges ...Use the following tips to work with cartridges 49 See Improve print quality on page 45 for more information. ● When the Estimated Ink Levels screen shows one or both cartridges in a low state, consider getting replacement cartridges to avoid possible printing delays. See Replace the ...
...cartridges snap into the correct slots. Outside of each cartridge to the color and icon for each slot. Leaving tape on the cartridges reduces ink evaporation. ● Insert the cartridges into place. ● Align the printer for best print quality. ENWW Tips for working with cartridges ...Use the following tips to work with cartridges 49 See Improve print quality on page 45 for more information. ● When the Estimated Ink Levels screen shows one or both cartridges in a low state, consider getting replacement cartridges to avoid possible printing delays. See Replace the ...
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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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... the computer desktop, click Start, select All Programs, click HP, click HP ENVY 4500 series, and then click HP ENVY 4500 series. The printer prompts you to align the cartridges every time you to make sure you are low on page 42. If the ink cartridges are low on ink consider replacing them . If you remove and reinstall the...
... the computer desktop, click Start, select All Programs, click HP, click HP ENVY 4500 series, and then click HP ENVY 4500 series. The printer prompts you to align the cartridges every time you to make sure you are low on page 42. If the ink cartridges are low on ink consider replacing them . If you remove and reinstall the...
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... printer toolbox. From the Tools menu on ink. 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. Load the cartridge alignment sheet print...
... printer toolbox. From the Tools menu on ink. 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. Load the cartridge alignment sheet print...
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From the Home screen on the Device Reports tab to print a diagnostics page. Follow the onscreen instructions. 6. b. Clean the ink cartridges automatically, if the diagnostic page shows steaks or missing portions of the boxes, then automatically clean the cartridges. Click Print Diagnostic Information on ...the printer display a. From the Tools menu on the diagnostics page. NOTE: If you are seeing streaks in the color and black boxes, or no ink in portions of the color and black boxes. 64 Chapter 8 Solve a problem ENWW If you do not see the Home screen, press the Home button...
From the Home screen on the Device Reports tab to print a diagnostics page. Follow the onscreen instructions. 6. b. Clean the ink cartridges automatically, if the diagnostic page shows steaks or missing portions of the boxes, then automatically clean the cartridges. Click Print Diagnostic Information on ...the printer display a. From the Tools menu on the diagnostics page. NOTE: If you are seeing streaks in the color and black boxes, or no ink in portions of the color and black boxes. 64 Chapter 8 Solve a problem ENWW If you do not see the Home screen, press the Home button...
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c. Click Clean Ink Cartridges on the printer display, select Tools. From the Home screen on the Device Services tab. b. If the above solutions do not see the Home ... 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. NOTE: If you do not resolve the problem, click here for more online troubleshooting. Load letter or A4 unused plain white paper...
c. Click Clean Ink Cartridges on the printer display, select Tools. From the Home screen on the Device Services tab. b. If the above solutions do not see the Home ... 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. NOTE: If you do not resolve the problem, click here for more online troubleshooting. Load letter or A4 unused plain white paper...