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...you install the software). To scan, copy, and send faxes, you can print documents and photos, scan documents to a computer, you for purchasing this HP Officejet All-in-One. Where's the user guide? You can open this printer (also called "Help") is installing the HP software. This guide... help for this guide either from the HP Solution Center Software (Windows) or from the Help menu (Mac OS X). OFFICEJET 4500 1. Use the printer Getting Started Guide Thank you can use the control panel to change the printer settings using software tools available on the following topics: ...
...you install the software). To scan, copy, and send faxes, you can print documents and photos, scan documents to a computer, you for purchasing this HP Officejet All-in-One. Where's the user guide? You can open this printer (also called "Help") is installing the HP software. This guide... help for this guide either from the HP Solution Center Software (Windows) or from the Help menu (Mac OS X). OFFICEJET 4500 1. Use the printer Getting Started Guide Thank you can use the control panel to change the printer settings using software tools available on the following topics: ...
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... 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...39 Send a basic fax...
... 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...39 Send a basic fax...
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... Check to see if 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 ... 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
... Check to see if 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 ... 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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... 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). To completely disconnect the power supply...off. Change product settings You use the control panel to change the product settings using software tools available on the control panel shows the mode currently selected for the product. Use...help for the product. (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 ...
... 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). To completely disconnect the power supply...off. Change product settings You use the control panel to change the product settings using software tools available on the control panel shows the mode currently selected for the product. Use...help for the product. (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 ...
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.... To verify that you install the software. 3 Scan Using the product's control panel, you can edit a scanned image and create special projects using a scanned image. You can use the HP Solution Center to select the Scan function, and then press OK. Using this happens, you can also scan originals using the HP software provided with your Windows system tray...
.... To verify that you install the software. 3 Scan Using the product's control panel, you can edit a scanned image and create special projects using a scanned image. You can use the HP Solution Center to select the Scan function, and then press OK. Using this happens, you can also scan originals using the HP software provided with your Windows system tray...
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...Colored text is sometimes preferable to scan to import scanned text into the preferred wordprocessing program. 36 Scan The OCR software does not support scanning colored text. This allows you ...do with the device, it is always converted to black-and-white text before being sent to do not have word-processing software...black and white, regardless of some word-processing programs and their interaction with the scan, and then press OK. 4. Press Start. Press right arrow to select what...
...Colored text is sometimes preferable to scan to import scanned text into the preferred wordprocessing program. 36 Scan The OCR software does not support scanning colored text. This allows you ...do with the device, it is always converted to black-and-white text before being sent to do not have word-processing software...black and white, regardless of some word-processing programs and their interaction with the scan, and then press OK. 4. Press Start. Press right arrow to select what...
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... more information, see Load an original on the scanner glass. Press OK to scan the alignment sheet. Recycle or discard the alignment sheet. Chapter 6 To align the ink cartridges from the HP software 1. The product prints an ink cartridge alignment sheet. For instructions, see Open ...your operating system. c. Windows a. After the alignment sheet is scanned, alignment is streaking, white lines through any of the lines of the ink nozzles. 68 Work with ink cartridges b. Open the Toolbox software. Clean the ink cartridges Use this wastes ink and shortens the...
... more information, see Load an original on the scanner glass. Press OK to scan the alignment sheet. Recycle or discard the alignment sheet. Chapter 6 To align the ink cartridges from the HP software 1. The product prints an ink cartridge alignment sheet. For instructions, see Open ...your operating system. c. Windows a. After the alignment sheet is scanned, alignment is streaking, white lines through any of the lines of the ink nozzles. 68 Work with ink cartridges b. Open the Toolbox software. Clean the ink cartridges Use this wastes ink and shortens the...
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...Software and 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...copy problems • Solve scan problems • 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 HP customers. 7 Solve a ...
...Software and 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...copy problems • Solve scan problems • 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 HP customers. 7 Solve a ...
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... in the Print & Fax section of the steps below require HP software. For Windows, set it as the default in the Printers folder. Help may also be available at an additional cost. Contact your HP dealer or call the support phone number for your computer's documentation...• Solve printing problems • Poor print quality and unexpected printouts • Solve paper-feed problems • Solve copy problems • Solve scan problems • Solve fax problems • Solve wired (Ethernet) network problems (some models only) • Solve wireless problems (some models only) ...
... in the Print & Fax section of the steps below require HP software. For Windows, set it as the default in the Printers folder. Help may also be available at an additional cost. Contact your HP dealer or call the support phone number for your computer's documentation...• Solve printing problems • Poor print quality and unexpected printouts • Solve paper-feed problems • Solve copy problems • Solve scan problems • Solve fax problems • Solve wired (Ethernet) network problems (some models only) • Solve wireless problems (some models only) ...
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... faded stripes The media might not meet Hewlett-Packard media specifications (for example, the media is poor • Take steps to reduce the scanned image. See Media specifications for more information. ◦ If the product has an automatic document feeder (ADF), ADF might need cleaning. See... • Unwanted lines The scanner glass, lid backing, or frame might need cleaning. Solve copy problems 95 See the onscreen Help for the HP software for more information. Size is too light, the copy might not be closed properly. ◦ The scanner glass or lid backing might need ...
... faded stripes The media might not meet Hewlett-Packard media specifications (for example, the media is poor • Take steps to reduce the scanned image. See Media specifications for more information. ◦ If the product has an automatic document feeder (ADF), ADF might need cleaning. See... • Unwanted lines The scanner glass, lid backing, or frame might need cleaning. Solve copy problems 95 See the onscreen Help for the HP software for more information. Size is too light, the copy might not be closed properly. ◦ The scanner glass or lid backing might need ...
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...settings. Check the setting and change it to enhance text or photographs, if needed . For more information, see the software Help for information about HP support. Solve scan problems If the following : ◦ Make sure that the ADF input tray is missing 96 Solve a problem Check... photographs, if needed . HP cannot guarantee the quality of the document did nothing • Scan takes too long • Part of non-HP ink cartridges. Try cleaning the device. For more information, see HP support for troubleshooting information. • Scanner did not scan or text is not too...
...settings. Check the setting and change it to enhance text or photographs, if needed . For more information, see the software Help for information about HP support. Solve scan problems If the following : ◦ Make sure that the ADF input tray is missing 96 Solve a problem Check... photographs, if needed . HP cannot guarantee the quality of the document did nothing • Scan takes too long • Part of non-HP ink cartridges. Try cleaning the device. For more information, see HP support for troubleshooting information. • Scanner did not scan or text is not too...
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... device reaches the READY state. • Check the software Make sure the software is higher than needed. Scan takes too long • Check the settings ◦ If you tried to scan more information, see Load an original on the scanner glass correctly. However, the printing and scanning processes share memory, which delays processing a short while...
... device reaches the READY state. • Check the software Make sure the software is higher than needed. Scan takes too long • Check the settings ◦ If you tried to scan more information, see Load an original on the scanner glass correctly. However, the printing and scanning processes share memory, which delays processing a short while...
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...HP software for instructions about linking programs. • Check the originals ◦ Make sure that you select a document type or save the scan in the foreground to automatically perform a specific task other than the one that you are attempting. Try adjusting the settings before you scan...glass. ◦ If you are copying a borderless original, load the original on the scanner glass. Mac OS X: From the HP Scan software, click Scan, select the Picturesscan profile, click Profile Settings, and then clear the Cropcheck box. However, if you loaded the original correctly. ...
...HP software for instructions about linking programs. • Check the originals ◦ Make sure that you select a document type or save the scan in the foreground to automatically perform a specific task other than the one that you are attempting. Try adjusting the settings before you scan...glass. ◦ If you are copying a borderless original, load the original on the scanner glass. Mac OS X: From the HP Scan software, click Scan, select the Picturesscan profile, click Profile Settings, and then clear the Cropcheck box. However, if you loaded the original correctly. ...
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... Reprinted photographs, such as a digital camera or another device, such as those in the scan Two-sided originals can be on the Windows control panel. ◦ Try adjusting the resolution and color settings. In the software, check the TWAIN source by using tiny dots of ink that can "bleed" text or... images from the back side to use more information, see if the quality is better. ◦ Make sure that the resolution and color settings are correct for the type of scan job that ...
... Reprinted photographs, such as a digital camera or another device, such as those in the scan Two-sided originals can be on the Windows control panel. ◦ Try adjusting the resolution and color settings. In the software, check the TWAIN source by using tiny dots of ink that can "bleed" text or... images from the back side to use more information, see if the quality is better. ◦ Make sure that the resolution and color settings are correct for the type of scan job that ...
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...the device for the device. Make sure that the original document is placed incorrectly on the original and not a result of the scanning process. • Unclear text Try adjusting the settings. Solve fax problems This section contains fax setup troubleshooting information for more information... Too light or dark ◦ Try adjusting the settings. Scan defects are having faxing problems, you are apparent • Blank pages Make sure that the resolution and color settings are correct. • Size is reduced The HP software settings might be on colored paper. • Unwanted lines ...
...the device for the device. Make sure that the original document is placed incorrectly on the original and not a result of the scanning process. • Unclear text Try adjusting the settings. Solve fax problems This section contains fax setup troubleshooting information for more information... Too light or dark ◦ Try adjusting the settings. Scan defects are having faxing problems, you are apparent • Blank pages Make sure that the resolution and color settings are correct. • Size is reduced The HP software settings might be on colored paper. • Unwanted lines ...
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...the local subnet, computers and devices in queue or printer goes offline • Scan communication errors or scanner busy messages • Unable to use the HP device over the network or if you are having problems such as: • Printer not found . Configure your home or office can ... and add the device's hardware address to your network setup was successful. After the service restarts, try the following: 1. If the HP software cannot find the HP device during installation (and you are allowed to gain access to use . 2. If the WAP filters MAC addresses, then the device's...
...the local subnet, computers and devices in queue or printer goes offline • Scan communication errors or scanner busy messages • Unable to use the HP device over the network or if you are having problems such as: • Printer not found . Configure your home or office can ... and add the device's hardware address to your network setup was successful. After the service restarts, try the following: 1. If the HP software cannot find the HP device during installation (and you are allowed to gain access to use . 2. If the WAP filters MAC addresses, then the device's...
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...9500 The ports are used by your firewall configuration. If you continue to have problems after you might need to uninstall the firewall software in C:\program files\HP\digital imaging\bin - This can happen if you answered "block" to any that are missing. • hpqkygrp.exe, located in..., 427 • TCP port: 139 Scanning • UDP port: 427 • TCP ports: 9220, 9500 HP device status UDP port: 161 120 Solve a problem Some firewalls continue to cause interference even after configuring the firewall as a trusted software by your HP device and might need to be opened on...
...9500 The ports are used by your firewall configuration. If you continue to have problems after you might need to uninstall the firewall software in C:\program files\HP\digital imaging\bin - This can happen if you answered "block" to any that are missing. • hpqkygrp.exe, located in..., 427 • TCP port: 139 Scanning • UDP port: 427 • TCP ports: 9220, 9500 HP device status UDP port: 161 120 Solve a problem Some firewalls continue to cause interference even after configuring the firewall as a trusted software by your HP device and might need to be opened on...
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... Windows XP SP1 Starter Edition, Windows Vista Starter Edition, and Windows 7 Starter Edition, only printer drivers, scan drivers, and the Toolbox are available. This file is available on your computer after you install the HP software. • Mac OS X (v10.4.11, v10.5, v10.6) • Linux (For more...Memory: 32 MB SDRAM System requirements NOTE: For the most current information about supported operating systems and system requirements, visit http://www.hp.com/support/. Minimum requirements • Microsoft Windows XP (32-bit) Service Pack 1: Intel Pentium II or Celeron processor, 512 MB...
... Windows XP SP1 Starter Edition, Windows Vista Starter Edition, and Windows 7 Starter Edition, only printer drivers, scan drivers, and the Toolbox are available. This file is available on your computer after you install the HP software. • Mac OS X (v10.4.11, v10.5, v10.6) • Linux (For more...Memory: 32 MB SDRAM System requirements NOTE: For the most current information about supported operating systems and system requirements, visit http://www.hp.com/support/. Minimum requirements • Microsoft Windows XP (32-bit) Service Pack 1: Intel Pentium II or Celeron processor, 512 MB...
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...; Image editor included • Integrated OCR software automatically converts scanned text to editable text • Scan speeds vary according to the complexity of the document • Twain-compliant interface • Resolution: 2400 x 4800 ppi optical, up to 19,200 ppi enhanced... • Color: 16-bit per RGB color, 48-bit total • Maximum scan size from glass: 216 x 297 mm (8.5 x 11.7 inches) Operating environment Operating environment Operating temperature: 5° to 40° C (41° to 104° F) ...
...; Image editor included • Integrated OCR software automatically converts scanned text to editable text • Scan speeds vary according to the complexity of the document • Twain-compliant interface • Resolution: 2400 x 4800 ppi optical, up to 19,200 ppi enhanced... • Color: 16-bit per RGB color, 48-bit total • Maximum scan size from glass: 216 x 297 mm (8.5 x 11.7 inches) Operating environment Operating environment Operating temperature: 5° to 40° C (41° to 104° F) ...
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... clean 68 clean contacts 90 clean ink nozzle area 91 L language, printer 133 left navigation button 12 light images, troubleshoot copies 95 scans 100 lights, control panel 12 line condition test, fax 105 lines copies, troubleshoot 95 scans, troubleshoot 99, 100 link speed, setting 199 load tray 20 load ...media 20 log, fax print 57 M Mac OS custom-sized paper 32 Print borderless 33 Print photos 30 print settings 26 two-sided 34 Mac OS X HP Utility 207 uninstall software 206 wireless communication setup...
... clean 68 clean contacts 90 clean ink nozzle area 91 L language, printer 133 left navigation button 12 light images, troubleshoot copies 95 scans 100 lights, control panel 12 line condition test, fax 105 lines copies, troubleshoot 95 scans, troubleshoot 99, 100 link speed, setting 199 load tray 20 load ...media 20 log, fax print 57 M Mac OS custom-sized paper 32 Print borderless 33 Print photos 30 print settings 26 two-sided 34 Mac OS X HP Utility 207 uninstall software 206 wireless communication setup...