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... power cord supplied by HP. 2 Control Panel English 1 On button: Turns the printer on or off. 2 Home: Returns to the Home screen, the screen that is displayed when you can check ePrint status details, change wireless settings. You can check wireless status and 5 change ePrint...display. 9 OK: Confirms the current selection. 10 Down button: Use this button to the network. Wireless button: Opens the Wireless Summary menu, where you can also print a wireless test report, helping diagnose network connection issues. 6 ePrint button: Opens the Web Services Summary menu, ...
... power cord supplied by HP. 2 Control Panel English 1 On button: Turns the printer on or off. 2 Home: Returns to the Home screen, the screen that is displayed when you can check ePrint status details, change wireless settings. You can check wireless status and 5 change ePrint...display. 9 OK: Confirms the current selection. 10 Down button: Use this button to the network. Wireless button: Opens the Wireless Summary menu, where you can also print a wireless test report, helping diagnose network connection issues. 6 ePrint button: Opens the Web Services Summary menu, ...
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...printer is set as Default Printer from the menu. If your printer is connected to a network. ••Solid blue light indicates that wireless connection has been established and you can use to fix common printer problems. Windows Make sure that your computer's CD/DVD drive. 3. ... turned off, the wireless light is powered on -screen instructions. If you are still unable to print, uninstall and reinstall the software: Note: The uninstaller removes all of Microsoft Corporation. 2. b. Insert the HP software CD into your printer has a check mark in OS X v10.6). 2. Make sure the ...
...printer is set as Default Printer from the menu. If your printer is connected to a network. ••Solid blue light indicates that wireless connection has been established and you can use to fix common printer problems. Windows Make sure that your computer's CD/DVD drive. 3. ... turned off, the wireless light is powered on -screen instructions. If you are still unable to print, uninstall and reinstall the software: Note: The uninstaller removes all of Microsoft Corporation. 2. b. Insert the HP software CD into your printer has a check mark in OS X v10.6). 2. Make sure the ...
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.... If your network installation was unsuccessful: •• Confirm that Wireless is enabled on your printer. www.hp.com/go/wirelessprinting The HP Wireless Printing Center at www.hp.com/go /wpc-firewall. Press the down arrow button, select Print Report, and then select Wireless Test Report. If your printer cannot be found, temporarily disable your...
.... If your network installation was unsuccessful: •• Confirm that Wireless is enabled on your printer. www.hp.com/go/wirelessprinting The HP Wireless Printing Center at www.hp.com/go /wpc-firewall. Press the down arrow button, select Print Report, and then select Wireless Test Report. If your printer cannot be found, temporarily disable your...
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... an empty area on the screen, click All Apps on the computer. 1. c. Select HP ENVY 4500 series. 3. b. Select Convert a USB connected printer to a wireless connection. English Networking, continued •• Change from a USB connection to wireless. Visit the HP Wireless Printing Center at www.hp.com/go /wpc-firewall. If you normally do from your printer control panel: a.
... an empty area on the screen, click All Apps on the computer. 1. c. Select HP ENVY 4500 series. 3. b. Select Convert a USB connected printer to a wireless connection. English Networking, continued •• Change from a USB connection to wireless. Visit the HP Wireless Printing Center at www.hp.com/go /wpc-firewall. If you normally do from your printer control panel: a.
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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 direct ......17 Print 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...
... 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 ......17 Print 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...
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... ...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 ...notices ...96 Index ...103 iv ENWW requires WPS router 52 Traditional wireless connection (requires router 53 USB connection (non-network connection 54 Change from a USB connection to a wireless network 55 Connect wirelessly to the printer without a router 56 Tips for setting up ...
... ...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 ...notices ...96 Index ...103 iv ENWW requires WPS router 52 Traditional wireless connection (requires router 53 USB connection (non-network connection 54 Change from a USB connection to a wireless network 55 Connect wirelessly to the printer without a router 56 Tips for setting up ...
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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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...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 or off . Wireless button: Press the button to assist in Sleep mode. On another screen, shows information or animation on the printer display. Figure 2-2 On button light Light ...behavior Off Dimmed Fast blinking Pulsing On ENWW Solution The printer is displayed on the display to view wireless status and menu options. Error has occurred. The printer is printing, scanning, copying, or is on what is powered off . Up button:...
...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 or off . Wireless button: Press the button to assist in Sleep mode. On another screen, shows information or animation on the printer display. Figure 2-2 On button light Light ...behavior Off Dimmed Fast blinking Pulsing On ENWW Solution The printer is displayed on the display to view wireless status and menu options. Error has occurred. The printer is printing, scanning, copying, or is on what is powered off . Up button:...
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... you can print. 6 Chapter 2 Get to enable wireless printing. Refer to the messages on the printer display. Figure 2-3 Wireless status light Light behavior Off Slow blinking Fast blinking On Solution Wireless is on but not connected to a network. Use the wireless menu to know the HP ENVY 4500 series ENWW Wireless error has occurred. If the connection cannot...
... you can print. 6 Chapter 2 Get to enable wireless printing. Refer to the messages on the printer display. Figure 2-3 Wireless status light Light behavior Off Slow blinking Fast blinking On Solution Wireless is on but not connected to a network. Use the wireless menu to know the HP ENVY 4500 series ENWW Wireless error has occurred. If the connection cannot...
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...configuration page will display the network status, hostname, network name, and more . 1. Print wireless network test report. Press the Wireless button to restore defaults. Confirm selection to access the Wireless Status menu. 2. In the mean time, the printer display will show Connected and the printer... results for the status of Connecting or Not Connected. 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 blinking. In the mean time, the...
...configuration page will display the network status, hostname, network name, and more . 1. Print wireless network test report. Press the Wireless button to restore defaults. Confirm selection to access the Wireless Status menu. 2. In the mean time, the printer display will show Connected and the printer... results for the status of Connecting or Not Connected. 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 blinking. In the mean time, the...
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NOTE: If you change the setting, the printer maintains the setting. 8 Chapter 2 Get to know the HP ENVY 4500 series ENWW Once you do not see the Home screen, press the Home button. 2. Even when Auto-Off is disabled, the printer enters Sleep mode...or Off, and then press OK to help reduce energy use . When Auto-Off is automatically disabled when the printer establishes a wireless or Ethernet network connection. For printer models with wireless or Ethernet network capability, Auto-Off is enabled, the printer will automatically turn off completely, so you turn the printer back...
NOTE: If you change the setting, the printer maintains the setting. 8 Chapter 2 Get to know the HP ENVY 4500 series ENWW Once you do not see the Home screen, press the Home button. 2. Even when Auto-Off is disabled, the printer enters Sleep mode...or Off, and then press OK to help reduce energy use . When Auto-Off is automatically disabled when the printer establishes a wireless or Ethernet network connection. For printer models with wireless or Ethernet network capability, Auto-Off is enabled, the printer will automatically turn off completely, so you turn the printer back...
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3 Print ● HP ePrint ● Print documents ● Print photos ● Print Quick Forms ● Print envelopes ● Print with HP wireless direct ● Print using the maximum dpi ● Tips for print success ENWW 9
3 Print ● HP ePrint ● Print documents ● Print photos ● Print Quick Forms ● Print envelopes ● Print with HP wireless direct ● Print using the maximum dpi ● Tips for print success ENWW 9
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... mobile device has the necessary software: If you are using USB cable or to an existing wireless network. Choose the HP wireless direct name from a wireless-capable mobile device Make sure you normally use the same HP wireless direct connection. ● HP wireless direct can use to connect to a new network. For more information about mobile printing, visit...
... mobile device has the necessary software: If you are using USB cable or to an existing wireless network. Choose the HP wireless direct name from a wireless-capable mobile device Make sure you normally use the same HP wireless direct connection. ● HP wireless direct can use to connect to a new network. For more information about mobile printing, visit...
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... of detected printers. Depending on with a USB cable, follow the steps below to install the printer software using the HP wireless direct connection. Select HP ENVY 4500 series from the list of wireless networks shown such as HP-Print-**-Envy 4500 series (where ** are the unique characters to your document. For more information. 2. When the Connection Options software screen...
... of detected printers. Depending on with a USB cable, follow the steps below to install the printer software using the HP wireless direct connection. Select HP ENVY 4500 series from the list of wireless networks shown such as HP-Print-**-Envy 4500 series (where ** are the unique characters to your document. For more information. 2. When the Connection Options software screen...
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... not see Scan on the printer display make sure that your computer 1. If you will be able to make adjustments to enable wireless scanning in the preview screen. 4. NOTE: If Show Scan Preview is connected to open in the directory where the scan was ...wireless connection and you want to scan to Computer. 3. Select Scan to from the Home screen 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...
... not see Scan on the printer display make sure that your computer 1. If you will be able to make adjustments to enable wireless scanning in the preview screen. 4. NOTE: If Show Scan Preview is connected to open in the directory where the scan was ...wireless connection and you want to scan to Computer. 3. Select Scan to from the Home screen 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...
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...and 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...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,...
...and 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...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,...
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requires WPS router) ● Traditional wireless connection (requires router) ● USB connection (non-network connection) ● Change from a USB connection to a wireless network ● Connect wirelessly to the printer without a router ● Tips for setting up and using a networked printer ● Advanced printer management tools (for networked printers) ENWW 51 7 Connectivity ● Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS -
requires WPS router) ● Traditional wireless connection (requires router) ● USB connection (non-network connection) ● Change from a USB connection to a wireless network ● Connect wirelessly to the printer without a router ● Tips for setting up and using a networked printer ● Advanced printer management tools (for networked printers) ENWW 51 7 Connectivity ● Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS -
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... requires WPS router) These instructions are not certain your router has a push button, select PIN, and then follow the Wireless Settings Menu method. NOTE: The HP ENVY 4500 series only supports connections using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you are for approximately two minutes while...your router. PIN method 1. If you intend to install the HP ENVY 4500 series on -screen instructions. The computer must be pressed or the router PIN needs to display the Wireless menu. If you will need the following: ● A wireless 802.11b/g/n network that you have a Wi-Fi Protected ...
... requires WPS router) These instructions are not certain your router has a push button, select PIN, and then follow the Wireless Settings Menu method. NOTE: The HP ENVY 4500 series only supports connections using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you are for approximately two minutes while...your router. PIN method 1. If you intend to install the HP ENVY 4500 series on -screen instructions. The computer must be pressed or the router PIN needs to display the Wireless menu. If you will need the following: ● A wireless 802.11b/g/n network that you have a Wi-Fi Protected ...
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...The computer must be changed from the Advanced Settings menu. 4. Select Connect a new printer. Traditional wireless connection (requires router) To connect the HP ENVY 4500 series to an integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network, you will need the following . ● Windows 8: On the Start ...: From the computer desktop, click Start, select All Programs, click HP, and then click HP ENVY 4500 series. 2. 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 (NIC). Follow the on...
...The computer must be changed from the Advanced Settings menu. 4. Select Connect a new printer. Traditional wireless connection (requires router) To connect the HP ENVY 4500 series to an integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network, you will need the following . ● Windows 8: On the Start ...: From the computer desktop, click Start, select All Programs, click HP, and then click HP ENVY 4500 series. 2. 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 (NIC). Follow the on...
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...; 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. NOTE: The HP ENVY 4500 series only supports connections using 2.4GHz. ENWW Change from a USB connection to a wireless network If you first setup your printer and installed the software with a USB cable, directly connecting...
...; 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. NOTE: The HP ENVY 4500 series only supports connections using 2.4GHz. ENWW Change from a USB connection to a wireless network If you first setup your printer and installed the software with a USB cable, directly connecting...