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...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. Find notices, environmental, and regulatory information, including the... ReadMe.chm to the Internet, insert the software CD in your apps, and then click HP ENVY 4500 series. •• OS X v10.6: Click Help > Mac Help. CD does not start? HP ENVY 4500 e-All-in [Spanish] © 2013 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Windows®: Browse...
...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. Find notices, environmental, and regulatory information, including the... ReadMe.chm to the Internet, insert the software CD in your apps, and then click HP ENVY 4500 series. •• OS X v10.6: Click Help > Mac Help. CD does not start? HP ENVY 4500 e-All-in [Spanish] © 2013 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Windows®: Browse...
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...8226; Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP: From the computer's Start menu, select All Programs or Programs, and then select HP. 2. Connect your network. b. Windows 1. Security software, such as you are having problems printing over your wireless enabled device to ... turned on , enter the wireless direct password when prompted. 3. Select HP ENVY 4500 series. 3. Select Display Password to : www.hp.com/go /wirelessprinting for example: HP-Print-XX-ENVY 4500 series. b. d. Note: An HP wireless direct connection does not provide Internet access. If you turn on the...
...8226; Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP: From the computer's Start menu, select All Programs or Programs, and then select HP. 2. Connect your network. b. Windows 1. Security software, such as you are having problems printing over your wireless enabled device to ... turned on , enter the wireless direct password when prompted. 3. Select HP ENVY 4500 series. 3. Select Display Password to : www.hp.com/go /wirelessprinting for example: HP-Print-XX-ENVY 4500 series. b. d. Note: An HP wireless direct connection does not provide Internet access. If you turn on 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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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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... error has occurred. 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 Refer to access wireless menu on the printer display. Figure 2-3 Wireless status light Light behavior Off Slow blinking Fast blinking On Solution Wireless...
... error has occurred. 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 Refer to access wireless menu on the printer display. Figure 2-3 Wireless status light Light behavior Off Slow blinking Fast blinking On Solution Wireless...
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... change the Auto-Off setting from the control panel. From the Auto-Off menu, select On or Off, and then press OK to know the HP ENVY 4500 series ENWW NOTE: If you must use the On button to help reduce energy use . When Auto-Off is automatically disabled when the printer establishes...
... change the Auto-Off setting from the control panel. From the Auto-Off menu, select On or Off, and then press OK to know the HP ENVY 4500 series ENWW NOTE: If you must use the On button to help reduce energy use . When Auto-Off is automatically disabled when the printer establishes...
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... the open . 2. Place the envelopes in the Print dialog box. 16 Chapter 3 Print ENWW Slide the paper-width guides firmly against the edge of the HP ENVY 4500 series. Select the appropriate options. ● On the Layout tab, select Portrait or Landscape orientation. ● On the Paper/Quality tab, select the appropriate paper...
... the open . 2. Place the envelopes in the Print dialog box. 16 Chapter 3 Print ENWW Slide the paper-width guides firmly against the edge of the HP ENVY 4500 series. Select the appropriate options. ● On the Layout tab, select Portrait or Landscape orientation. ● On the Paper/Quality tab, select the appropriate paper...
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...: ● Windows 8: On the Start screen, right-click an empty area on the screen, click All Apps on your printer). Select HP ENVY 4500 series from a wireless-capable computer 1. Print your document. For more information. 2. NOTE: If your computer does not support Wi-Fi, ... Software. ● 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 Printer Setup & Software. When the Connection Options software screen appears, select Wireless. of wireless networks shown such as...
...: ● Windows 8: On the Start screen, right-click an empty area on the screen, click All Apps on your printer). Select HP ENVY 4500 series from a wireless-capable computer 1. Print your document. For more information. 2. NOTE: If your computer does not support Wi-Fi, ... Software. ● 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 Printer Setup & Software. When the Connection Options software screen appears, select Wireless. of wireless networks shown such as...
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... to copying or scanning. Depending on page 42. ● If the print quality is sufficient ink. Ink tips ● Use original HP ink cartridges. ● Install both the black and tri-color cartridges correctly. From the Print in Grayscale drop-down list in the Advanced... 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 fit snugly against all paper. Access the Advanced Options dialog box by clicking the Advanced ...
... to copying or scanning. Depending on page 42. ● If the print quality is sufficient ink. Ink tips ● Use original HP ink cartridges. ● Install both the black and tri-color cartridges correctly. From the Print in Grayscale drop-down list in the Advanced... 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 fit snugly against all paper. Access the Advanced Options dialog box by clicking the Advanced ...
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... 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. 2. If you want to enable wireless scanning in the preview screen. 4. After the scan is a limited number of the following to exit...
... 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. 2. If you want to enable wireless scanning in the preview screen. 4. After the scan is a limited number of the following to exit...
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... for planning purposes only. You do not see www.hp.com/go/ inkusage. 42 Chapter 6 Work 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. 2. For more information, see the Home screen, press...
... for planning purposes only. You do not see www.hp.com/go/ inkusage. 42 Chapter 6 Work 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. 2. For more information, see the Home screen, press...
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.... The correct cartridge number appears when you may still view supplies information and print a list for the HP ENVY 4500 series, go to select your country/region, follow the prompts to www.hp.com/buy/supplies. NOTE: Ordering ink cartridges online is not supported in your operating system, do one...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. 2. Order ink supplies Before ordering cartridges, locate the correct cartridge number.
.... The correct cartridge number appears when you may still view supplies information and print a list for the HP ENVY 4500 series, go to select your country/region, follow the prompts to www.hp.com/buy/supplies. NOTE: Ordering ink cartridges online is not supported in your operating system, do one...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. 2. Order ink supplies Before ordering cartridges, locate the correct cartridge number.
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... single-cartridge mode, a message is displayed on the printer display. The single-cartridge mode is initiated when an ink cartridge is installed. NOTE: When the HP ENVY 4500 series operates in the printer, verify that the ink cartridge is removed from each ink cartridge. ENWW Use single-cartridge mode 47 Exit single-cartridge...
... single-cartridge mode, a message is displayed on the printer display. The single-cartridge mode is initiated when an ink cartridge is installed. NOTE: When the HP ENVY 4500 series operates in the printer, verify that the ink cartridge is removed from each ink cartridge. ENWW Use single-cartridge mode 47 Exit single-cartridge...
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... networking device needs to be connected to the setup instructions that includes a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point. NOTE: The HP ENVY 4500 series only supports connections using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you have already setup and installed the printer software. NOTE: If ..., in an error state, or performing a critical task, wait until the wireless light starts blinking, approximately three seconds to install the HP ENVY 4500 series on the router's configuration page. 52 Chapter 7 Connectivity ENWW The computer must be pressed or the router PIN needs to display ...
... networking device needs to be connected to the setup instructions that includes a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point. NOTE: The HP ENVY 4500 series only supports connections using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you have already setup and installed the printer software. NOTE: If ..., in an error state, or performing a critical task, wait until the wireless light starts blinking, approximately three seconds to install the HP ENVY 4500 series on the router's configuration page. 52 Chapter 7 Connectivity ENWW The computer must be pressed or the router PIN needs to display ...
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... WEP key or WPA Passphrase (if needed). Select Printer Setup & Software. 3. ENWW Traditional wireless connection (requires router) 53 NOTE: The HP ENVY 4500 series only supports connections using 2.4GHz. ● A desktop computer or laptop with either wireless networking support, or a network interface card (... ● 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. Scroll to select Advanced Settings. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the wireless connection. 4. ...
... WEP key or WPA Passphrase (if needed). Select Printer Setup & Software. 3. ENWW Traditional wireless connection (requires router) 53 NOTE: The HP ENVY 4500 series only supports connections using 2.4GHz. ● A desktop computer or laptop with either wireless networking support, or a network interface card (... ● 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. Scroll to select Advanced Settings. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the wireless connection. 4. ...
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..., the printer will not be available with a USB direct connection. When you are prompted, connect the printer to a computer. 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. 54 Chapter 7 Connectivity ENWW NOTE: Web services...
..., the printer will not be available with a USB direct connection. When you are prompted, connect the printer to a computer. 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. 54 Chapter 7 Connectivity ENWW NOTE: Web services...
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...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. Before changing from a USB connection to a wireless network, make sure that: ● The printer is connected to a wireless network... 55 Change from a USB connection to the wireless network that includes a wireless router or access point. NOTE: The HP ENVY 4500 series only supports connections using 2.4GHz. Select Printer Setup & Software. 3. ENWW Change from a USB connection to wireless.
...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. Before changing from a USB connection to a wireless network, make sure that: ● The printer is connected to a wireless network... 55 Change from a USB connection to the wireless network that includes a wireless router or access point. NOTE: The HP ENVY 4500 series only supports connections using 2.4GHz. Select Printer Setup & Software. 3. ENWW Change from a USB connection to wireless.