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...23 Problems setting up fax 24 Wireless (802.11) setup problems 27 Embedded Web server 30 Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement 31 Safety Information Always follow basic safety precautions when using this printer near water, or when you install the software). 8. There are no one can step on or trip over... the line cord, and the line cord cannot be damaged. 7. If the printer does not operate normally, see www.hp.com/go/ inkusage. For more information see the user guide (which keeps print...
...23 Problems setting up fax 24 Wireless (802.11) setup problems 27 Embedded Web server 30 Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement 31 Safety Information Always follow basic safety precautions when using this printer near water, or when you install the software). 8. There are no one can step on or trip over... the line cord, and the line cord cannot be damaged. 7. If the printer does not operate normally, see www.hp.com/go/ inkusage. For more information see the user guide (which keeps print...
Getting Started Guide
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...Wireless HP Officejet 4500 Wireless Ethernet HP Officejet 4500 HP Officejet 4500 Mode Indicator: Shows which mode is selected Numeric Keypad: Enter numbers and text Note: After selecting Fax B&W or Fax Color, press and hold the numeric key corresponding to a speed-dial to delete an incorrect entry on certain models. Wireless: Wireless Turn the wireless... following features are only available on the display. Use the printer 5 Fax B&W Copy B&W Scan Fax Color Copy Color Power: Turn device on and off Back: Go back one step Arrows: Move through menu selections Note: Use or when...
...Wireless HP Officejet 4500 Wireless Ethernet HP Officejet 4500 HP Officejet 4500 Mode Indicator: Shows which mode is selected Numeric Keypad: Enter numbers and text Note: After selecting Fax B&W or Fax Color, press and hold the numeric key corresponding to a speed-dial to delete an incorrect entry on certain models. Wireless: Wireless Turn the wireless... following features are only available on the display. Use the printer 5 Fax B&W Copy B&W Scan Fax Color Copy Color Power: Turn device on and off Back: Go back one step Arrows: Move through menu selections Note: Use or when...
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... prompted to enter the network name (also called the Wireless Network Assistant that can connect it wireless to www.hp.com/go to an existing wireless network. Step 1: Install software for your printer Follow the instructions for your printer, such as by using a computer running Microsoft Windows, HP provides a web-based tool called an "SSID") and a security...
... prompted to enter the network name (also called the Wireless Network Assistant that can connect it wireless to www.hp.com/go to an existing wireless network. Step 1: Install software for your printer Follow the instructions for your printer, such as by using a computer running Microsoft Windows, HP provides a web-based tool called an "SSID") and a security...
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...find the printer. Close any messages during the installation, select the "always permit/allow" option in the messages. After it finishes the search, click Next. 5. When prompted, enter the network name and security passkey. 8. On the CD menu, click Install Network/ Wireless Device, and...computer displays any applications that are running on your computer. 2. Disconnect the USB cable when prompted. Place the HP software CD into the computer. 4. Set up wireless (802.11) communication (some models only) 21 Selecting this option allows the software to install successfully on your ...
...find the printer. Close any messages during the installation, select the "always permit/allow" option in the messages. After it finishes the search, click Next. 5. When prompted, enter the network name and security passkey. 8. On the CD menu, click Install Network/ Wireless Device, and...computer displays any applications that are running on your computer. 2. Disconnect the USB cable when prompted. Place the HP software CD into the computer. 4. Set up wireless (802.11) communication (some models only) 21 Selecting this option allows the software to install successfully on your ...
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... Page 27. 22 Set up wireless (802.11) communication (some models only) Connect a USB cable to fix the problem and rerun the test. Place the HP software CD into the computer. 4. After the software is working properly, complete the following steps: 1. Make sure the printer is finished, the printer prints a report with the results...
... Page 27. 22 Set up wireless (802.11) communication (some models only) Connect a USB cable to fix the problem and rerun the test. Place the HP software CD into the computer. 4. After the software is working properly, complete the following steps: 1. Make sure the printer is finished, the printer prints a report with the results...
Getting Started Guide
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...This section provides information about solving problems you might not have connected the printer to your wireless network, complete the following steps for your operating system: Windows Place the HP software CD into the computer and run the software installation program again. ...solving information in the Dock. (HP Utility is not lit, wireless capabilities might encounter when connecting the printer to your wireless network. To turn on wireless, press the Wireless (Wireless) button once to turn on the printer's control panel, select Wireless Menu, select Wireless ON/OFF, and then select ...
...This section provides information about solving problems you might not have connected the printer to your wireless network, complete the following steps for your operating system: Windows Place the HP software CD into the computer and run the software installation program again. ...solving information in the Dock. (HP Utility is not lit, wireless capabilities might encounter when connecting the printer to your wireless network. To turn on wireless, press the Wireless (Wireless) button once to turn on the printer's control panel, select Wireless Menu, select Wireless ON/OFF, and then select ...
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... the or buttons to connect, turn off the router and the printer, and then turn them back on Page 28). To determine the strength of the wireless network Turn off the router, printer, and your wireless network or computer is weak or if there is detected, the ... will recover a network communication issue. If the Wireless Network Test indicates the signal is loaded in this order: router first, then the printer, and finally the computer. Step 2. Restart components of the wireless signal, run the Wireless Test from large masonry structures and other building structures...
... the or buttons to connect, turn off the router and the printer, and then turn them back on Page 28). To determine the strength of the wireless network Turn off the router, printer, and your wireless network or computer is weak or if there is detected, the ... will recover a network communication issue. If the Wireless Network Test indicates the signal is loaded in this order: router first, then the printer, and finally the computer. Step 2. Restart components of the wireless signal, run the Wireless Test from large masonry structures and other building structures...
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... the firewall software is blocking communication 117 Step 4: Make sure the HP device is online and ready 117 Step 5: Make sure the wireless version of the HP device is set as the default printer driver (Windows only 118 Step 6: Make sure the HP Network Devices Support service is running (Windows only)...118 Add hardware addresses...
... the firewall software is blocking communication 117 Step 4: Make sure the HP device is online and ready 117 Step 5: Make sure the wireless version of the HP device is set as the default printer driver (Windows only 118 Step 6: Make sure the HP Network Devices Support service is running (Windows only)...118 Add hardware addresses...
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...of conformity 150 Environmental product stewardship program 152 Paper use...152 Plastics...152 Material safety data sheets 152 Recycling program...152 HP inkjet supplies recycling program 152 Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in Canada 148 Notice to users of...153 Power consumption...153 Chemical Substances...154 RoHS notices (China only 154 Third-party licenses...155 HP Officejet 4500 Desktop 156 HP Officejet 4500...159 HP Officejet 4500 Wireless 166 B HP supplies and accessories Order printing supplies online 173 Supplies...173 Supported ink cartridges 173...
...of conformity 150 Environmental product stewardship program 152 Paper use...152 Plastics...152 Material safety data sheets 152 Recycling program...152 HP inkjet supplies recycling program 152 Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in Canada 148 Notice to users of...153 Power consumption...153 Chemical Substances...154 RoHS notices (China only 154 Third-party licenses...155 HP Officejet 4500 Desktop 156 HP Officejet 4500...159 HP Officejet 4500 Wireless 166 B HP supplies and accessories Order printing supplies online 173 Supplies...173 Supported ink cartridges 173...
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...Test fax setup...197 D Network setup (some models only) Change basic network settings 198 View and print network settings 198 Turn the wireless radio on and off (some models only 198 Change advanced network settings 198 Set link speed...199 To View IP settings...199 To ... (Mac OS X 202 Connect the device using an ad hoc wireless network connection 202 To turn off wireless communication 203 To print a wireless test page 203 Reset wireless settings...203 Change the connection method 203 Guidelines for ensuring wireless network security 204 To add hardware addresses to a WAP 204 Other...
...Test fax setup...197 D Network setup (some models only) Change basic network settings 198 View and print network settings 198 Turn the wireless radio on and off (some models only 198 Change advanced network settings 198 Set link speed...199 To View IP settings...199 To ... (Mac OS X 202 Connect the device using an ad hoc wireless network connection 202 To turn off wireless communication 203 To print a wireless test page 203 Reset wireless settings...203 Change the connection method 203 Guidelines for ensuring wireless network security 204 To add hardware addresses to a WAP 204 Other...
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... the following topics: • Front view • Printing supplies area • Back view Front view HP Officejet 4500 / HP Officejet 4500 Wireless HP Officejet 4500 Desktop 10 Get started For more information, see Power consumption. • Recycled Materials: For more information on HP's environmental initiatives. www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/ • Duplex printing: Use Paper-saving Printing to print two-sided...
... the following topics: • Front view • Printing supplies area • Back view Front view HP Officejet 4500 / HP Officejet 4500 Wireless HP Officejet 4500 Desktop 10 Get started For more information, see Power consumption. • Recycled Materials: For more information on HP's environmental initiatives. www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/ • Duplex printing: Use Paper-saving Printing to print two-sided...
User Guide
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1 Control panel 2 Main tray 3 Cartridge access door 4 Scanner glass 5 Automatic document feeder 6 Scanner lid Printing supplies area HP Officejet 4500 / HP Officejet 4500 Wireless HP Officejet 4500 Desktop 1 Cartridge access door 2 Ink cartridges Back view HP Officejet 4500 / HP Officejet 4500 Wireless HP Officejet 4500 Desktop 1 Universal serial bus (USB) port 2 Ethernet port (HP Officejet 4500 only) 3 Power input Understand the device parts 11
1 Control panel 2 Main tray 3 Cartridge access door 4 Scanner glass 5 Automatic document feeder 6 Scanner lid Printing supplies area HP Officejet 4500 / HP Officejet 4500 Wireless HP Officejet 4500 Desktop 1 Cartridge access door 2 Ink cartridges Back view HP Officejet 4500 / HP Officejet 4500 Wireless HP Officejet 4500 Desktop 1 Universal serial bus (USB) port 2 Ethernet port (HP Officejet 4500 only) 3 Power input Understand the device parts 11
User Guide
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... device control panel features. Keypad: Enters values. Left arrow button: Navigates forward through settings in the menus. Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Name and Description Wireless button (HP Officejet 4500 Wireless): Turns the 802.11 wireless feature on or off. Pressing Start processes the job according to the function selected. Setup: Presents the Setup menu for generating reports and...
... device control panel features. Keypad: Enters values. Left arrow button: Navigates forward through settings in the menus. Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Name and Description Wireless button (HP Officejet 4500 Wireless): Turns the 802.11 wireless feature on or off. Pressing Start processes the job according to the function selected. Setup: Presents the Setup menu for generating reports and...
User Guide
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...driver updates for the HP all-in-one • Valuable troubleshooting information for common problems • Proactive device updates, support alerts, and HP newsgrams that came with HP devices • Solve device management problems • Troubleshoot installation issues • Understand the Printer Status Report and ... • Solve fax problems • Solve wired (Ethernet) network problems (some models only) • Solve wireless problems (some models only) • Clear jams HP support If you register the HP all-in-one For more information, see Obtain electronic support. 3.
...driver updates for the HP all-in-one • Valuable troubleshooting information for common problems • Proactive device updates, support alerts, and HP newsgrams that came with HP devices • Solve device management problems • Troubleshoot installation issues • Understand the Printer Status Report and ... • Solve fax problems • Solve wired (Ethernet) network problems (some models only) • Solve wireless problems (some models only) • Clear jams HP support If you register the HP all-in-one For more information, see Obtain electronic support. 3.
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...Clear paper jams. • For paper-feed problems, such as the current or default printer. If you did not install the HP software, you can download the software from HP at the HP online support Web site: www.hp.com/support. For Windows, set it as the default in the Print & Fax section...8226; Solve copy problems • Solve scan problems • Solve fax problems • Solve wired (Ethernet) network problems (some models only) • Solve wireless problems (some models only) • Solve device management problems • Troubleshoot installation issues 74 Solve a problem
...Clear paper jams. • For paper-feed problems, such as the current or default printer. If you did not install the HP software, you can download the software from HP at the HP online support Web site: www.hp.com/support. For Windows, set it as the default in the Print & Fax section...8226; Solve copy problems • Solve scan problems • Solve fax problems • Solve wired (Ethernet) network problems (some models only) • Solve wireless problems (some models only) • Solve device management problems • Troubleshoot installation issues 74 Solve a problem
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... report, continue to print a diagnostic report. • If your product does not support wireless communication, see Check the estimated ink levels. • If the ink-level graphic shows low cartridges, and you see one or more information about checking ink levels, see Print Quality Diagnostic Report. • If .... For more defects on your computer to rotate the document or image 180 degrees. • If the issue persists, visit the HP online support Web site at www.hp.com/ support for your particular model to the next solution. Poor print quality and unexpected printouts 81
... report, continue to print a diagnostic report. • If your product does not support wireless communication, see Check the estimated ink levels. • If the ink-level graphic shows low cartridges, and you see one or more information about checking ink levels, see Print Quality Diagnostic Report. • If .... For more defects on your computer to rotate the document or image 180 degrees. • If the issue persists, visit the HP online support Web site at www.hp.com/ support for your particular model to the next solution. Poor print quality and unexpected printouts 81
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...device and the computer. Chapter 7 Solve wireless problems (some models only) If the device is unable to communicate with the network after completing the wireless setup and software installation, perform one or more of the wireless network Turn off the router and the HP device, and then turn them back on... in the order presented. Make sure the wireless (802.11) light is turned on If ...
...device and the computer. Chapter 7 Solve wireless problems (some models only) If the device is unable to communicate with the network after completing the wireless setup and software installation, perform one or more of the wireless network Turn off the router and the HP device, and then turn them back on... in the order presented. Make sure the wireless (802.11) light is turned on If ...
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If the lights are two indicator lights, one that is on and another that blinks. Make sure that your computer's wireless has been turned on . The following steps can help you are on . (For more information, click the Help button in the Dock, and then ... click Control Panel, double-click Network Connections, click the View menu, and then select Details. • Step 5: Make sure the wireless version of the HP device is set as the default printer driver (Windows only) • Step 6: Make sure the HP Network Devices Support service is running (Windows only) • Add hardware addresses to...
If the lights are two indicator lights, one that is on and another that blinks. Make sure that your computer's wireless has been turned on . The following steps can help you are on . (For more information, click the Help button in the Dock, and then ... click Control Panel, double-click Network Connections, click the View menu, and then select Details. • Step 5: Make sure the wireless version of the HP device is set as the default printer driver (Windows only) • Step 6: Make sure the HP Network Devices Support service is running (Windows only) • Add hardware addresses to...
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...will not automatically detect the network. For more detailed information about your router or computer. If the HP device is not connected to a wireless network, print the device's Wireless Configuration page. For more information, see Understand the network configuration page (some models only). ▲ ...is working correctly, a green dot appears next to use the HP device over the network. Run the Wireless Network Test (using a hidden SSID, your computer, you can also access HP Network Assistant at www.hp.com/sbso/wireless/tools-setup.html? Chapter 7 Mac OS X ▲ Click...
...will not automatically detect the network. For more detailed information about your router or computer. If the HP device is not connected to a wireless network, print the device's Wireless Configuration page. For more information, see Understand the network configuration page (some models only). ▲ ...is working correctly, a green dot appears next to use the HP device over the network. Run the Wireless Network Test (using a hidden SSID, your computer, you can also access HP Network Assistant at www.hp.com/sbso/wireless/tools-setup.html? Chapter 7 Mac OS X ▲ Click...
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...are using a proxy server in Details view, click the View menu, and then click Details. To check the HP device's status, complete the following steps: Windows 1. If the printers on the Network Configuration Page (for example, http://192.168.1.101). In the address box, type the URL ...the EWS, try using the HP device (for example, Internet Explorer or Safari). If you cannot access the EWS or are on your computer and then try using the HP device over the network, continue to Settings, and then click Printers or Printers and Faxes. - Solve wireless problems (some models only)....
...are using a proxy server in Details view, click the View menu, and then click Details. To check the HP device's status, complete the following steps: Windows 1. If the printers on the Network Configuration Page (for example, http://192.168.1.101). In the address box, type the URL ...the EWS, try using the HP device (for example, Internet Explorer or Safari). If you cannot access the EWS or are on your computer and then try using the HP device over the network, continue to Settings, and then click Printers or Printers and Faxes. - Solve wireless problems (some models only)....
