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...not connected 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 ...learn about product features, printing, troubleshooting, and support. Might not be available in your printer. EN ES FR Scan to www.hp.com/ePrint/ENVY4500, and then follow the on-screen instructions. HP ENVY 4500 e-All-in the Technical Information section. •• Windows® 8: On the...
...not connected 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 ...learn about product features, printing, troubleshooting, and support. Might not be available in your printer. EN ES FR Scan to www.hp.com/ePrint/ENVY4500, and then follow the on-screen instructions. HP ENVY 4500 e-All-in the Technical Information section. •• Windows® 8: On the...
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Note: Use only with the power cord supplied by HP. 2 Control Panel English 1 On button: Turns the printer on or off. 2 Home: Returns to the network. Wireless button: Opens the Wireless Summary menu, where you first turn on the printer display. 9 OK: Confirms the current selection. 10 Down button: Use .... 7 Back: Returns to the previous screen. 8 Selection button: The function of this button changes depending on what is displayed on the printer. 3 Up button: Use this button to navigate menus and select number of copies. 4 Wireless status light: Indicates whether the...
Note: Use only with the power cord supplied by HP. 2 Control Panel English 1 On button: Turns the printer on or off. 2 Home: Returns to the network. Wireless button: Opens the Wireless Summary menu, where you first turn on the printer display. 9 OK: Confirms the current selection. 10 Down button: Use .... 7 Back: Returns to the previous screen. 8 Selection button: The function of this button changes depending on what is displayed on the printer. 3 Up button: Use this button to navigate menus and select number of copies. 4 Wireless status light: Indicates whether the...
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...try to print again. The On button will be lit white. 3. Make sure your printer is within the range of the HP software components that the printer is set as Default Printer from the menu. Make sure that are shared by other products or programs. To ...you can print. ••Slow blinking light indicates that came with the HP printer. 3 If you are specific to do so. 4. Use the following buttons to install the printer software. Restart the computer. 2. b. Double-click HP Uninstaller. Acknowledgements Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 are ...
...try to print again. The On button will be lit white. 3. Make sure your printer is within the range of the HP software components that the printer is set as Default Printer from the menu. Make sure that are shared by other products or programs. To ...you can print. ••Slow blinking light indicates that came with the HP printer. 3 If you are specific to do so. 4. Use the following buttons to install the printer software. Restart the computer. 2. b. Double-click HP Uninstaller. Acknowledgements Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 are ...
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... to your home network, you have successfully installed your printer: •• Share your printer with the installation. If your printer is already connected to : www.hp.com/go /wirelessprinting can block communication between your printer. From the printer control panel, press the Wireless button ( ), if ... down arrow button, select Print Report, and then select Wireless Test Report. After installation you only need to install the HP printer software. For each additional computer you will need to disconnect from the VPN before proceeding with other computers on the same ...
... to your home network, you have successfully installed your printer: •• Share your printer with the installation. If your printer is already connected to : www.hp.com/go /wirelessprinting can block communication between your printer. From the printer control panel, press the Wireless button ( ), if ... down arrow button, select Print Report, and then select Wireless Test Report. After installation you only need to install the HP printer software. For each additional computer you will need to disconnect from the VPN before proceeding with other computers on the same ...
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..., continued •• Change from your computer, smart phone, or other wireless enabled device. You must be able to connect to use HP wireless direct from your computer and printer. Select HP ENVY 4500 series. 3. Security software, such as you turn off , select Wireless Direct, and then select On (No Security) or On (With Security...
..., continued •• Change from your computer, smart phone, or other wireless enabled device. You must be able to connect to use HP wireless direct from your computer and printer. Select HP ENVY 4500 series. 3. Security software, such as you turn off , select Wireless Direct, and then select On (No Security) or On (With Security...
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... an authorized importer. Local law 1. Malta Branch, 48, Amery Street, Sliema SLM 1701, MALTA You may not apply to the customer. 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...
... an authorized importer. Local law 1. Malta Branch, 48, Amery Street, Sliema SLM 1701, MALTA You may not apply to the customer. 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...
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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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...hold down . Error has occurred. Indicates that is being shut down the button until light blinks to navigate menus and select number of inactivity. The printer automatically enters Sleep mode after 5 minutes of copies. 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 on the printer. Down button: Use this button to start Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) push button mode. home: Returns to the Home screen, the screen ...
...hold down . Error has occurred. Indicates that is being shut down the button until light blinks to navigate menus and select number of inactivity. The printer automatically enters Sleep mode after 5 minutes of copies. 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 on the printer. Down button: Use this button to start Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) push button mode. home: Returns to the Home screen, the screen ...
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... is on but not connected to the messages on the printer display. Wireless connection has been established and you can print. 6 Chapter 2 Get to enable wireless printing. Use the wireless menu to know the HP ENVY 4500 series ENWW If the connection cannot be established, make sure... the printer is off. Press the Wireless button to access wireless menu on the printer display. Figure 2-3 Wireless status light Light behavior Off Slow blinking...
... is on but not connected to the messages on the printer display. Wireless connection has been established and you can print. 6 Chapter 2 Get to enable wireless printing. Use the wireless menu to know the HP ENVY 4500 series ENWW If the connection cannot be established, make sure... the printer is off. Press the Wireless button to access wireless menu on the printer display. Figure 2-3 Wireless status light Light behavior Off Slow blinking...
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... settings to access the Wireless Settings menu. 3. Press the Wireless button to access the Wireless Settings menu. 3. You can use the printer display to retrieve information about your wireless network, establish a wireless connection, and more information, see Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS - For.... 3. Print wireless network test report. Wireless settings Press the Wireless button to view wireless status and menu options. ● If the printer has an active connection to a wireless network, the wireless light will be on or off , the display screen shows Wireless Off. ...
... settings to access the Wireless Settings menu. 3. Press the Wireless button to access the Wireless Settings menu. 3. You can use the printer display to retrieve information about your wireless network, establish a wireless connection, and more information, see Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS - For.... 3. Print wireless network test report. Wireless settings Press the Wireless button to view wireless status and menu options. ● If the printer has an active connection to a wireless network, the wireless light will be on or off , the display screen shows Wireless Off. ...
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...inactivity to confirm the setting. NOTE: If you must use the On button to know the HP ENVY 4500 series ENWW Auto-Off Auto-Off is automatically enabled by default when you turn on the printer display, select Preferences. To change the Auto-Off setting from the control panel. From the ...Preferences menu, select Auto-Off. 3. Once you change the setting, the printer maintains the setting. 8 Chapter 2 Get to turn off completely, so you do not see the Home screen, press the Home button. 2. When Auto...
...inactivity to confirm the setting. NOTE: If you must use the On button to know the HP ENVY 4500 series ENWW Auto-Off Auto-Off is automatically enabled by default when you turn on the printer display, select Preferences. To change the Auto-Off setting from the control panel. From the ...Preferences menu, select Auto-Off. 3. Once you change the setting, the printer maintains the setting. 8 Chapter 2 Get to turn off completely, so you do not see the Home screen, press the Home button. 2. When Auto...
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... as legal documents), we recommend that you will be blank. No special drivers or software are needed. To use your printer's HP ePrint email address to print, and get help for HP ePrint. For documents that need to be printed with any email, there is required to be printed once it will not... page to sign up for an account on which Web Services has been enabled NOTE: The email will have signed up for an HP ePrint account. 2. Enter the printer's email address in the "Bcc" field; NOTE: Do not include any email address in the "To" line of Use, and then follow the...
... as legal documents), we recommend that you will be blank. No special drivers or software are needed. To use your printer's HP ePrint email address to print, and get help for HP ePrint. For documents that need to be printed with any email, there is required to be printed once it will not... page to sign up for an account on which Web Services has been enabled NOTE: The email will have signed up for an HP ePrint account. 2. Enter the printer's email address in the "Bcc" field; NOTE: Do not include any email address in the "To" line of Use, and then follow the...
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... an information page that contains the printer code and instructions on the control panel. To find the printer's email address 1. Select Display Email Address from the printer display, and then select Off. To turn off ePrint 1. You will see the Web Services Settings menu on the printer display. 2. ENWW HP ePrint 11 Press the ePrint...
... an information page that contains the printer code and instructions on the control panel. To find the printer's email address 1. Select Display Email Address from the printer display, and then select Off. To turn off ePrint 1. You will see the Web Services Settings menu on the printer display. 2. ENWW HP ePrint 11 Press the ePrint...
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... area. ● Click Advanced to be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer Properties, Printer, or Preferences. 4. Click OK to begin printing. From your printer is selected. 3. Click Print or OK to close the Properties dialog box. 6. Push the paper into the printer until they stop. 5. Slide the paper-width guides firmly against ... select the appropriate print quality in the paper tray. Print documents Load paper 1. Slide the paper-width guides all the open . 2. From your printer is open . 3. Make sure your software, click the Print button. 2.
... area. ● Click Advanced to be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer Properties, Printer, or Preferences. 4. Click OK to begin printing. From your printer is selected. 3. Click Print or OK to close the Properties dialog box. 6. Push the paper into the printer until they stop. 5. Slide the paper-width guides firmly against ... select the appropriate print quality in the paper tray. Print documents Load paper 1. Slide the paper-width guides all the open . 2. From your printer is open . 3. Make sure your software, click the Print button. 2.
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... Short Edge from the Paper Size drop-down list. 6. Click OK to manually reload the paper or make any operations. Then the printer will be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer Properties, Printer, or Preferences. 4. You do not need to print. Select the appropriate options. ● On the Layout tab, select Portrait or Landscape...
... Short Edge from the Paper Size drop-down list. 6. Click OK to manually reload the paper or make any operations. Then the printer will be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer Properties, Printer, or Preferences. 4. You do not need to print. Select the appropriate options. ● On the Layout tab, select Portrait or Landscape...
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...size from the Print in the Print dialog box. Store the photo paper so it does not start to be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer Properties, Printer, or Preferences. 4. Make sure the paper tray is finished, remove unused photo paper from the Media drop-down list in the ... Quality Grayscale from the Print in the Quality Settings area. ● Click Advanced to the Properties dialog box. 6. To print a photo on your printer is selected. 3. Depending on photo paper 1. Then click the Advanced button and select Yes from the Paper Size drop-down list. 5. Make sure ...
...size from the Print in the Print dialog box. Store the photo paper so it does not start to be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer Properties, Printer, or Preferences. 4. Make sure the paper tray is finished, remove unused photo paper from the Media drop-down list in the ... Quality Grayscale from the Print in the Quality Settings area. ● Click Advanced to the Properties dialog box. 6. To print a photo on your printer is selected. 3. Depending on photo paper 1. Then click the Advanced button and select Yes from the Paper Size drop-down list. 5. Make sure ...