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...? This guide provides information on HP's support Web site (www.hp.com/support). 4 Use the printer Also, an Adobe Acrobat version of this HP Officejet All-in black-and-white and color. With this guide either from the HP Solution Center Software (Windows) or... color, and send and receive faxes in -One. Instead, it is not provided in printed format. To scan, copy, and send faxes, you install the software). The user guide for this printer (also called "Help") is placed on your... print reports, or get help for purchasing this guide is installing the HP software. OFFICEJET 4500 1.
...? This guide provides information on HP's support Web site (www.hp.com/support). 4 Use the printer Also, an Adobe Acrobat version of this HP Officejet All-in black-and-white and color. With this guide either from the HP Solution Center Software (Windows) or... color, and send and receive faxes in -One. Instead, it is not provided in printed format. To scan, copy, and send faxes, you install the software). The user guide for this printer (also called "Help") is placed on your... print reports, or get help for purchasing this guide is installing the HP software. OFFICEJET 4500 1.
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... 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 you want to select the speed-dial. English Wireless HP Officejet 4500 Wireless Ethernet HP Officejet 4500 HP Officejet 4500 Mode Indicator: Shows which mode is selected...
... 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 you want to select the speed-dial. English Wireless HP Officejet 4500 Wireless Ethernet HP Officejet 4500 HP Officejet 4500 Mode Indicator: Shows which mode is selected...
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... paper (Mac OS X 32 Print borderless documents...32 Print borderless documents (Windows 33 Print borderless documents (Mac OS X 33 3 Scan Scan an original...35 Scan an original from the product control panel 35 Edit a scanned document using optical character recognition (OCR) software 36 4 Copy Copy documents...37 Change copy settings...37 5 Fax Send a fax...
... paper (Mac OS X 32 Print borderless documents...32 Print borderless documents (Windows 33 Print borderless documents (Mac OS X 33 3 Scan Scan an original...35 Scan an original from the product control panel 35 Edit a scanned document using optical character recognition (OCR) software 36 4 Copy Copy documents...37 Change copy settings...37 5 Fax Send a fax...
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Poor print quality 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... a page, then ejects the paper 96 Paper mismatch...96 Solve scan problems...96 Scanner did nothing...97 Scan takes too long...97 Part of the document did not scan or text is missing 98 Text cannot be edited...98 Error messages... appear...99 Scanned image quality is poor 99 Scan defects are apparent 100 Solve fax problems...100 The fax test failed...101 Solve ...
Poor print quality 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... a page, then ejects the paper 96 Paper mismatch...96 Solve scan problems...96 Scanner did nothing...97 Scan takes too long...97 Part of the document did not scan or text is missing 98 Text cannot be edited...98 Error messages... appear...99 Scanned image quality is poor 99 Scan defects are apparent 100 Solve fax problems...100 The fax test failed...101 Solve ...
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... 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... 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 specification 141 5
... 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... 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 specification 141 5
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Attention light: Indicates an error condition. Left arrow button: Navigates forward through settings in the menus. Start: Initiates a copy, fax, or scan job. The topic that you select from the Help menu opens a help window on or off. Cancel: Stops a job, exits a .... Back button: Reverts back to its previous setting or upper level menu. 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 your computer screen. Keypad: Enters values. OK button: Selects the current menu or setting. The button is...
Attention light: Indicates an error condition. Left arrow button: Navigates forward through settings in the menus. Start: Initiates a copy, fax, or scan job. The topic that you select from the Help menu opens a help window on or off. Cancel: Stops a job, exits a .... Back button: Reverts back to its previous setting or upper level menu. 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 your computer screen. Keypad: Enters values. OK button: Selects the current menu or setting. The button is...
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...• Select the mode • Change product settings Select the mode The mode indicator arrow on your computer, such as the Toolbox (Windows), the HP Utility (Mac OS X), or the embedded Web server (EWS). Change product settings You use the control panel to select the desired mode, and then press... 13 The Power button is lit when the device is still supplied. (continued) Label 11 12 13 14 15 16 Name and Description Scan function indicator Copy Color function indicator Copy B&W function indicator Fax Color function indicator Fax B&W function indicator Power: Turns the device on .
...• Select the mode • Change product settings Select the mode The mode indicator arrow on your computer, such as the Toolbox (Windows), the HP Utility (Mac OS X), or the embedded Web server (EWS). Change product settings You use the control panel to select the desired mode, and then press... 13 The Power button is lit when the device is still supplied. (continued) Label 11 12 13 14 15 16 Name and Description Scan function indicator Copy Color function indicator Copy B&W function indicator Fax Color function indicator Fax B&W function indicator Power: Turns the device on .
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.... 3. Lift the scanner lid. 2. Load an original on loading an original, refer to letter- For more help on the scanner glass You can copy, scan, or fax up to the engraved guides along the edge of the special features will not work correctly if the glass and lid backing are... original in the automatic document feeder (ADF) NOTE: The ADF is too lightweight or stretches easily ◦ Media that contains staples or clips NOTE: To scan, copy, or fax documents that contain pages that do not conform to these guidelines, use the scanner glass. Chapter 1 ◦ Media that is available ...
.... 3. Lift the scanner lid. 2. Load an original on loading an original, refer to letter- For more help on the scanner glass You can copy, scan, or fax up to the engraved guides along the edge of the special features will not work correctly if the glass and lid backing are... original in the automatic document feeder (ADF) NOTE: The ADF is too lightweight or stretches easily ◦ Media that contains staples or clips NOTE: To scan, copy, or fax documents that contain pages that do not conform to these guidelines, use the scanner glass. Chapter 1 ◦ Media that is available ...
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You can copy, scan, or fax a one-sided, single- CAUTION: Do not load photos in the document feeder tray 1. To load an original in the ADF; Load your originals on the device. ... you load your photos. You must load your original, with the print side up, into the device. NOTE: Two-sided legal-size documents cannot be scanned, copied, or faxed using the ADF. TIP: For more help on the display indicating that the top edge of plain paper. or multiple-page, A4...
You can copy, scan, or fax a one-sided, single- CAUTION: Do not load photos in the document feeder tray 1. To load an original in the ADF; Load your originals on the device. ... you load your photos. You must load your original, with the print side up, into the device. NOTE: Two-sided legal-size documents cannot be scanned, copied, or faxed using the ADF. TIP: For more help on the display indicating that the top edge of plain paper. or multiple-page, A4...
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... tetrachloride, all of which can leave streaks on the scanner glass, scanner lid backing, or scanner frame can slow down performance, degrade the quality of scans, and affect the accuracy of special features such as necessary. • Clean the scanner glass • Clean the exterior • Clean the automatic document feeder...
... tetrachloride, all of which can leave streaks on the scanner glass, scanner lid backing, or scanner frame can slow down performance, degrade the quality of scans, and affect the accuracy of special features such as necessary. • Clean the scanner glass • Clean the exterior • Clean the automatic document feeder...
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... 3. If the automatic document feeder picks up multiple pages or if it does not pick up plain paper, you have lines or dust appearing on scanned documents or faxes, clean the plastic strip in the ADF. Lift the automatic document feeder cover (1). Before cleaning the device, turn off of the device...
... 3. If the automatic document feeder picks up multiple pages or if it does not pick up plain paper, you have lines or dust appearing on scanned documents or faxes, clean the plastic strip in the ADF. Lift the automatic document feeder cover (1). Before cleaning the device, turn off of the device...
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... then turn off the product, the print carriage might seep under the glass and damage the device. 6. For more information, see dust or lines on scans after cleaning the plastic strip, you improperly turn on the product. Wait until the power light turns off before unplugging the power cord or turning...
... then turn off the product, the print carriage might seep under the glass and damage the device. 6. For more information, see dust or lines on scans after cleaning the plastic strip, you improperly turn on the product. Wait until the power light turns off before unplugging the power cord or turning...
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... as a folder or a program on . This section contains the following topics: • Scan an original • Edit a scanned document using a computer running Windows, you can also use the HP software to convert the text in the No Connection error message. If this software, you can... computer must also be connected and turned on a computer. You can also scan originals using a scanned image. Using this happens, you can restore full functionality by starting the HP Digital Imaging Monitor. To scan from the product control panel 1. For more information, see Load an original...
... as a folder or a program on . This section contains the following topics: • Scan an original • Edit a scanned document using a computer running Windows, you can also use the HP software to convert the text in the No Connection error message. If this software, you can... computer must also be connected and turned on a computer. You can also scan originals using a scanned image. Using this happens, you can restore full functionality by starting the HP Digital Imaging Monitor. To scan from the product control panel 1. For more information, see Load an original...
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... not present or active, either you to the word-processing program. This allows you do with the device, it is sometimes preferable to scan to do not have word-processing software installed on your preferred word-processing program for editing. You can use for information about how to ...scanner software did not recognize the program during the installation. Because of the complexity of the original color. See the onscreen Help for the HP Solution Center for editing. Thus, all text in the final document is in black and white, regardless of some word-processing programs and ...
... not present or active, either you to the word-processing program. This allows you do with the device, it is sometimes preferable to scan to do not have word-processing software installed on your preferred word-processing program for editing. You can use for information about how to ...scanner software did not recognize the program during the installation. Because of the complexity of the original color. See the onscreen Help for the HP Solution Center for editing. Thus, all text in the final document is in black and white, regardless of some word-processing programs and ...
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... originals. Enter the send time by using the numeric keypad, and then press OK. Schedule a fax to send later You can only schedule one fax to be sent at the specified time. To schedule a fax from the document feeder tray. Press right arrow until Fax Method appears, and...can only send faxes in the automatic document feeder (ADF). Press right arrow until Fax Method appears, and then press OK. 5. Press right arrow until Scan & Fax appears, and then press OK. 6. Press right arrow until Send Fax Later appears, and then press OK. 5. For additional information, see...
... originals. Enter the send time by using the numeric keypad, and then press OK. Schedule a fax to send later You can only schedule one fax to be sent at the specified time. To schedule a fax from the document feeder tray. Press right arrow until Fax Method appears, and...can only send faxes in the automatic document feeder (ADF). Press right arrow until Fax Method appears, and then press OK. 5. Press right arrow until Scan & Fax appears, and then press OK. 6. Press right arrow until Send Fax Later appears, and then press OK. 5. For additional information, see...
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The device scans all pages and the scheduled time appears on the display. 4. If there is generated. To send a fax to multiple recipients using the keypad, press Speed ... group speed dial entry TIP: You can only use group speed dial entries to select Fax B&W or Fax Color , and then press OK. 2. The device scans the fax into group speed dial entries. Press 1 to select Fax B&W, and then press OK. Press Start. NOTE: You can send a fax to poor phone...
The device scans all pages and the scheduled time appears on the display. 4. If there is generated. To send a fax to multiple recipients using the keypad, press Speed ... group speed dial entry TIP: You can only use group speed dial entries to select Fax B&W or Fax Color , and then press OK. 2. The device scans the fax into group speed dial entries. Press 1 to select Fax B&W, and then press OK. Press Start. NOTE: You can send a fax to poor phone...
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...the details of the fax on the Fax Sent Confirmation report if you choose On Fax Send or Send & Receive, and if you scan the fax to print error reports and confirmation reports automatically for each transaction. A confirmation message indicating whether a fax was successfully sent appears...until print quality becomes unacceptable. The default fax confirmation setting is set up the device to send from the control panel, HP Solution Center (Windows), or HP Utility (Mac OS X). Chapter 5 NOTE: If you have questions about Internet faxing, contact your Internet faxing services support ...
...the details of the fax on the Fax Sent Confirmation report if you choose On Fax Send or Send & Receive, and if you scan the fax to print error reports and confirmation reports automatically for each transaction. A confirmation message indicating whether a fax was successfully sent appears...until print quality becomes unacceptable. The default fax confirmation setting is set up the device to send from the control panel, HP Solution Center (Windows), or HP Utility (Mac OS X). Chapter 5 NOTE: If you have questions about Internet faxing, contact your Internet faxing services support ...
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3. Selects Tools and then select Align Cartridge. Press OK to scan the alignment sheet. Place the alignment sheet face down on the scanner glass. 5. Advanced ink cartridge maintainance 67 Recycle or discard the alignment sheet. For more information, see Load an original on the scanner glass. After the alignment sheet is scanned, alignment is complete. The product prints an ink cartridge alignment sheet. 4.
3. Selects Tools and then select Align Cartridge. Press OK to scan the alignment sheet. Place the alignment sheet face down on the scanner glass. 5. Advanced ink cartridge maintainance 67 Recycle or discard the alignment sheet. For more information, see Load an original on the scanner glass. After the alignment sheet is scanned, alignment is complete. The product prints an ink cartridge alignment sheet. 4.
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...the input tray, and then try the alignment again. 2. For instructions, see Open the HP Utility. Click Align the ink cartridges. Click Align, and then follow the onscreen instructions. 3. Press OK to scan the alignment sheet. Do not clean ink cartridges unnecessarily, as this feature when there is streaking..., white lines through any of the lines of the ink nozzles. 68 Work with ink cartridges Open the Toolbox software. Open the HP Utility. Clean the ink ...
...the input tray, and then try the alignment again. 2. For instructions, see Open the HP Utility. Click Align the ink cartridges. Click Align, and then follow the onscreen instructions. 3. Press OK to scan the alignment sheet. Do not clean ink cartridges unnecessarily, as this feature when there is streaking..., white lines through any of the lines of the ink nozzles. 68 Work with ink cartridges Open the Toolbox software. Open the HP Utility. Clean the ink ...
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...installation issues • Understand the Printer Status Report and Self-Test Report • Understand the network configuration page (some models only) • Clear jams HP support If you register the HP all-in-one of the following topics: • HP support • General troubleshooting ...8226; Solve copy problems • Solve scan problems • Solve fax problems • Solve wired (Ethernet) network problems (some models only) • Solve wireless problems (some models only) • Configure your problem, try using one For more information, see Obtain electronic support....
...installation issues • Understand the Printer Status Report and Self-Test Report • Understand the network configuration page (some models only) • Clear jams HP support If you register the HP all-in-one of the following topics: • HP support • General troubleshooting ...8226; Solve copy problems • Solve scan problems • Solve fax problems • Solve wired (Ethernet) network problems (some models only) • Solve wireless problems (some models only) • Configure your problem, try using one For more information, see Obtain electronic support....