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... cartridges for printing, and in the cartridge after it is available on your computer after you 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. Contents 3 Refer ...servicing to reduce risk of different ways, including in the initialization process, which is used in the printing ...
... cartridges for printing, and in the cartridge after it is available on your computer after you 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. Contents 3 Refer ...servicing to reduce risk of different ways, including in the initialization process, which is used in the printing ...
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... this printer, you can also use the printer's control panel. You can also change settings, print reports, or get help for the printer. Also, an Adobe Acrobat version of this guide either from the HP Solution Center Software (Windows) or from the Help menu (Mac OS X). OFFICEJET 4500 1. ...-and-white and color, and send and receive faxes in -One. This guide provides information on HP's support Web site (www.hp.com/support). 4 Use the printer Use the printer Getting Started Guide Thank you install the software). With this HP Officejet All-in black-and-white and color.
... this printer, you can also use the printer's control panel. You can also change settings, print reports, or get help for the printer. Also, an Adobe Acrobat version of this guide either from the HP Solution Center Software (Windows) or from the Help menu (Mac OS X). OFFICEJET 4500 1. ...-and-white and color, and send and receive faxes in -One. This guide provides information on HP's support Web site (www.hp.com/support). 4 Use the printer Use the printer Getting Started Guide Thank you install the software). With this HP Officejet All-in black-and-white and color.
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... the or buttons to scroll through the menus. 3. Delete an incorrect entry on the control panel shows the mode currently selected for a mode Change the printer settings or print reports Start a job ...do this: Press the or buttons to change. 2. Select a different mode Change settings for the... printer. Press the or buttons to select menus or options. Press OK to scroll through the available settings available, and then press OK to select the ...
... the or buttons to scroll through the menus. 3. Delete an incorrect entry on the control panel shows the mode currently selected for a mode Change the printer settings or print reports Start a job ...do this: Press the or buttons to change. 2. Select a different mode Change settings for the... printer. Press the or buttons to select menus or options. Press OK to scroll through the available settings available, and then press OK to select the ...
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...the status of your phone line connection After the test is finished, the printer prints a report with printer 5 DSL/ADSL Modem 6 Computer 7 Telephone Step 2: Test fax setup Test your fax setup to check... 2-EXT port. If you are connecting additional equipment, such as a dial-up the printer" on the printer. Do not use the HP-provided telephone cord to purchase a parallel splitter. Select Run Fax Test, and then press... Remove the white plug from the port labeled 2-EXT on the back. A parallel splitter has one RJ-11 port on the front and two RJ-11 ports on the back of phone cord ...
...the status of your phone line connection After the test is finished, the printer prints a report with printer 5 DSL/ADSL Modem 6 Computer 7 Telephone Step 2: Test fax setup Test your fax setup to check... 2-EXT port. If you are connecting additional equipment, such as a dial-up the printer" on the printer. Do not use the HP-provided telephone cord to purchase a parallel splitter. Select Run Fax Test, and then press... Remove the white plug from the port labeled 2-EXT on the back. A parallel splitter has one RJ-11 port on the front and two RJ-11 ports on the back of phone cord ...
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...black-and-white or color faxes. See the user guide for more ! Send a fax You can also send documents on your computer as faxes, without printing them first. Press the or buttons to enter the recipient's fax number. When prompted, use the keypad to select Black-and-White Fax or Color... Fax, and then press OK. 3. Using the printer's control panel, you will learn how to speak with the recipient before sending the fax. You can send faxes in Error Correction Mode The user...
...black-and-white or color faxes. See the user guide for more ! Send a fax You can also send documents on your computer as faxes, without printing them first. Press the or buttons to enter the recipient's fax number. When prompted, use the keypad to select Black-and-White Fax or Color... Fax, and then press OK. 3. Using the printer's control panel, you will learn how to speak with the recipient before sending the fax. You can send faxes in Error Correction Mode The user...
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...fax. 2. Mac OS X 1. Choose Fax Recipients from a computer You can send a document on the HP software CD provided with your printer. To use the printer's fax connection, not your Internet connection or computer modem. To use this feature, you must have changed any...(-) appears on your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5. From the Name list, select the printer that came with the printer. Depending on the display. 5. Click Print or OK. 7. Press the (Start) button Tip: If the recipient has problems...
...fax. 2. Mac OS X 1. Choose Fax Recipients from a computer You can send a document on the HP software CD provided with your printer. To use the printer's fax connection, not your Internet connection or computer modem. To use this feature, you must have changed any...(-) appears on your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5. From the Name list, select the printer that came with the printer. Depending on the display. 5. Click Print or OK. 7. Press the (Start) button Tip: If the recipient has problems...
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... See the user guide for more ! For information about the following topics: • Reprint received faxes from the printer's control panel, the printer automatically answers incoming calls and receives faxes after you subscribe to obtain a separate phone line for faxing. 16 Fax Receive... a fax automatically If you can receive faxes automatically or manually. Be sure you have disabled the Automatic Reduction feature, the printer prints the fax on the paper that can be reduced. Learn more information about configuring this setting, see "Step 3: Configure fax settings...
... See the user guide for more ! For information about the following topics: • Reprint received faxes from the printer's control panel, the printer automatically answers incoming calls and receives faxes after you subscribe to obtain a separate phone line for faxing. 16 Fax Receive... a fax automatically If you can receive faxes automatically or manually. Be sure you have disabled the Automatic Reduction feature, the printer prints the fax on the paper that can be reduced. Learn more information about configuring this setting, see "Step 3: Configure fax settings...
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... machine, do the following: a. For more information about configuring this feature, see "Step 3: Configure fax settings" on Page 11. Press the or buttons to select Print Report appears, and then press OK. Note: All faxes stored in memory are stored in the tray. Press the or buttons to select Black-and...-White Fax or Color Fax. After the printer begins to receive the fax, you can receive faxes manually from memory when you turn on the Backup fax mode, 1. When you hear fax tones...
... machine, do the following: a. For more information about configuring this feature, see "Step 3: Configure fax settings" on Page 11. Press the or buttons to select Print Report appears, and then press OK. Note: All faxes stored in memory are stored in the tray. Press the or buttons to select Black-and...-White Fax or Color Fax. After the printer begins to receive the fax, you can receive faxes manually from memory when you turn on the Backup fax mode, 1. When you hear fax tones...
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... copies of your computer with reports and logs You can print several different types of dealing with the printer before setting up and using HP Digital Fax, see the user guide. For more information about the printer. Select the fax report you can automatically receive faxes and...reports These reports provide useful system information about setting up HP Digital Fax. Press the (Start) button. 6. To print a report 1. On the printer's control panel, press the 3. Working with HP Digital Fax (Fax to PC and Fax to select Print Report, and then press OK. 18 Fax Press the...
... copies of your computer with reports and logs You can print several different types of dealing with the printer before setting up and using HP Digital Fax, see the user guide. For more information about the printer. Select the fax report you can automatically receive faxes and...reports These reports provide useful system information about setting up HP Digital Fax. Press the (Start) button. 6. To print a report 1. On the printer's control panel, press the 3. Working with HP Digital Fax (Fax to PC and Fax to select Print Report, and then press OK. 18 Fax Press the...
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...the user guide. onscreen instructions. 2. When prompted, enter the network name and security passkey. 5. Make sure the printer is finished, the printer prints a report with the results of the printer and then to any USB software CD, and then follow the port on how to the port on the 3. After... models only) Select Wireless Test, and then press OK. Connect a USB cable to fix the problem and rerun the test. Place the HP software CD into the computer. 4. For more information, see "Wireless (802.11) setup problems" on and paper is working properly, complete the ...
...the user guide. onscreen instructions. 2. When prompted, enter the network name and security passkey. 5. Make sure the printer is finished, the printer prints a report with the results of the printer and then to any USB software CD, and then follow the port on how to the port on the 3. After... models only) Select Wireless Test, and then press OK. Connect a USB cable to fix the problem and rerun the test. Place the HP software CD into the computer. 4. For more information, see "Wireless (802.11) setup problems" on and paper is working properly, complete the ...
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... might always show Phone Off Hook.) • Other equipment that one end of the phone cord is connected to the telephone wall jack, while the other equipment is not set up properly for faxing. For example, you cannot use the printer for faxing if an extension phone is not set up fax... cord or adapter that includes an error code, you might have when setting up properly for faxing, you can print a fax test report to check the status of the error code at HP's support Web site (www. If prompted, choose your country/region, and then type "fax error codes" in use. If...
... might always show Phone Off Hook.) • Other equipment that one end of the phone cord is connected to the telephone wall jack, while the other equipment is not set up properly for faxing. For example, you cannot use the printer for faxing if an extension phone is not set up fax... cord or adapter that includes an error code, you might have when setting up properly for faxing, you can print a fax test report to check the status of the error code at HP's support Web site (www. If prompted, choose your country/region, and then type "fax error codes" in use. If...
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... connect, turn them back on and paper is detected, the printed test report will recover a network communication issue. Step 4. Step 2. Make sure the printer is weak, try moving the printer closer to select Print Report, and then press OK. 4. Sometimes, turning off the router, printer, and your wireless network or computer is weak or if...
... connect, turn them back on and paper is detected, the printed test report will recover a network communication issue. Step 4. Step 2. Make sure the printer is weak, try moving the printer closer to select Print Report, and then press OK. 4. Sometimes, turning off the router, printer, and your wireless network or computer is weak or if...
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To open the EWS from the HP software installed on your computer, type the IP address or hostname that has been assigned to view status information and configure network settings from your computer. On the printer's control panel, press the (Setup) button. For more information about these...the Network Configuration Page. 2. 5. Obtain the IP address for the printer: a. Select Network Config., and then press OK. Embedded Web server When the printer is shown on your computer after you can open and use the printer's home page (called an "embedded Web server" or "EWS") ...
To open the EWS from the HP software installed on your computer, type the IP address or hostname that has been assigned to view status information and configure network settings from your computer. On the printer's control panel, press the (Setup) button. For more information about these...the Network Configuration Page. 2. 5. Obtain the IP address for the printer: a. Select Network Config., and then press OK. Embedded Web server When the printer is shown on your computer after you can open and use the printer's home page (called an "embedded Web server" or "EWS") ...
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... will be available from defects in this Warranty Statement shall be deemed modified to the end-user customer that this HP Limited Warranty. Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement English 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...
... will be available from defects in this Warranty Statement shall be deemed modified to the end-user customer that this HP Limited Warranty. Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement English 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...
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...Error messages...14 Critical error messages 15 Finding the device model number 15 Select print media...15 Recommended papers for printing and copying 15 Recommended papers for photo printing 16 Tips for selecting and using media 17 Load an original on the ... device...24 2 Print Print documents...25 Print documents (Windows 25 Print documents (Mac OS X 26 Print brochures...26 Print brochures (Windows 26 Print brochures (Mac OS X 27 Print on envelopes...27 Print on envelopes (Windows 27 Print on envelopes (Mac OS X 28 Print a Web page...28 Print a Web page (Windows 28 Print a Web page ...
...Error messages...14 Critical error messages 15 Finding the device model number 15 Select print media...15 Recommended papers for printing and copying 15 Recommended papers for photo printing 16 Tips for selecting and using media 17 Load an original on the ... device...24 2 Print Print documents...25 Print documents (Windows 25 Print documents (Mac OS X 26 Print brochures...26 Print brochures (Windows 26 Print brochures (Mac OS X 27 Print on envelopes...27 Print on envelopes (Windows 27 Print on envelopes (Mac OS X 28 Print a Web page...28 Print a Web page (Windows 28 Print a Web page ...
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... on photo paper (Windows 29 Print photos on photo paper (Mac OS X 30 Print on special and custom-sized paper 31 Print on special or custom-sized paper (Windows 31 Print on special or custom-sized paper (Mac OS X 32 Print borderless documents...32 Print borderless documents (Windows 33 Print borderless documents (Mac OS X 33 3 Scan ... for incoming faxes 48 Block junk fax numbers...48 Add numbers to the junk fax list 49 Remove numbers from the junk fax list 49 Print a Junk Fax Report 49 Receive faxes to your computer (Fax to PC and Fax to Mac 50 Fax to PC and Fax to Mac requirements...
... on photo paper (Windows 29 Print photos on photo paper (Mac OS X 30 Print on special and custom-sized paper 31 Print on special or custom-sized paper (Windows 31 Print on special or custom-sized paper (Mac OS X 32 Print borderless documents...32 Print borderless documents (Windows 33 Print borderless documents (Mac OS X 33 3 Scan ... for incoming faxes 48 Block junk fax numbers...48 Add numbers to the junk fax list 49 Remove numbers from the junk fax list 49 Print a Junk Fax Report 49 Receive faxes to your computer (Fax to PC and Fax to Mac 50 Fax to PC and Fax to Mac requirements...
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... ink cartridges...62 Replace the ink cartridges...62 Store printing supplies...66 Advanced ink cartridge maintainance 66 Align the ink cartridges...66 Clean the ink cartridges...68 7 Solve a problem HP support...70 Obtain electronic support...71 HP support by phone...71 Before you call...71 Phone ...support period 72 Telephone support numbers 72 After the phone support period 74 General troubleshooting tips and resources 74 Solve printing problems...75 The device shuts ...
... ink cartridges...62 Replace the ink cartridges...62 Store printing supplies...66 Advanced ink cartridge maintainance 66 Align the ink cartridges...66 Clean the ink cartridges...68 7 Solve a problem HP support...70 Obtain electronic support...71 HP support by phone...71 Before you call...71 Phone ...support period 72 Telephone support numbers 72 After the phone support period 74 General troubleshooting tips and resources 74 Solve printing problems...75 The device shuts ...
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... and unexpected printouts 78 Solution 1: Use genuine HP cartridges 78 Solution 2: Check the paper 78 Solution 3: Wait a short period of time (if possible 79 Solution 4: Check the print settings 79 Step 1: Check the print quality settings 80 Step 2: Check the Print in Grayscale setting 80 Solution 5: Check estimated ink ......94 Documents are missing or faded 95 Size is reduced...95 Copy quality is poor ...95 Copy defects are apparent 95 The device prints half a page, then ejects the paper 96 Paper mismatch...96 Solve scan problems...96 Scanner did nothing...97 Scan takes too long......
... and unexpected printouts 78 Solution 1: Use genuine HP cartridges 78 Solution 2: Check the paper 78 Solution 3: Wait a short period of time (if possible 79 Solution 4: Check the print settings 79 Step 1: Check the print quality settings 80 Step 2: Check the Print in Grayscale setting 80 Solution 5: Check estimated ink ......94 Documents are missing or faded 95 Size is reduced...95 Copy quality is poor ...95 Copy defects are apparent 95 The device prints half a page, then ejects the paper 96 Paper mismatch...96 Solve scan problems...96 Scanner did nothing...97 Scan takes too long......
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...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...sizes 135 Understand supported media types and weights 137 Set minimum margins 138 Guidelines for two-sided (duplex) printing 139 Print resolution...139 Print specifications...139 Copy specifications...139 Fax specifications...140 Scan specifications...141 Operating environment...141 Electrical requirements...141 Acoustic emission ...
...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...sizes 135 Understand supported media types and weights 137 Set minimum margins 138 Guidelines for two-sided (duplex) printing 139 Print resolution...139 Print specifications...139 Copy specifications...139 Fax specifications...140 Scan specifications...141 Operating environment...141 Electrical requirements...141 Acoustic emission ...
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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...
