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... Email (2-line LCD control panel 68 AirPrint ...69 Android embedded printing ...69 Print from a USB flash drive (touchscreen control panel only 70 Introduction ...70 Print USB documents ...70 5 Manage the printer ...71 Use HP Web Services applications (touchscreen models only 71 Change the printer connection type (Windows) ...72 Advanced configuration with HP Embedded Web Server and Printer Home Page (EWS 73 Method one: Open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) from the software 73 Method two: Open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) from a web browser 73 Configure IP network settings ...76...
... Email (2-line LCD control panel 68 AirPrint ...69 Android embedded printing ...69 Print from a USB flash drive (touchscreen control panel only 70 Introduction ...70 Print USB documents ...70 5 Manage the printer ...71 Use HP Web Services applications (touchscreen models only 71 Change the printer connection type (Windows) ...72 Advanced configuration with HP Embedded Web Server and Printer Home Page (EWS 73 Method one: Open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) from the software 73 Method two: Open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) from a web browser 73 Configure IP network settings ...76...
User Guide
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... firmware using the HP Printer Update utility 84 6 Solve problems ...85 Customer support ...85 Restore the factory-set defaults ...86 Control panel help system ...86 A "Cartridge is low" or "Cartridge is very low" message displays on the printer control panel 88 Change the "Very Low" settings ...89 Change the "Very Low" settings from the control panel 89 Order supplies ...89 Printer does not pick up paper or misfeeds ...90 Introduction ...90 The printer does not pick up paper ...90 The printer picks up multiple sheets of paper 93 Clear paper jams ...95 Paper jam locations...
... firmware using the HP Printer Update utility 84 6 Solve problems ...85 Customer support ...85 Restore the factory-set defaults ...86 Control panel help system ...86 A "Cartridge is low" or "Cartridge is very low" message displays on the printer control panel 88 Change the "Very Low" settings ...89 Change the "Very Low" settings from the control panel 89 Order supplies ...89 Printer does not pick up paper or misfeeds ...90 Introduction ...90 The printer does not pick up paper ...90 The printer picks up multiple sheets of paper 93 Clear paper jams ...95 Paper jam locations...
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... job 106 Check the paper type setting on the printer 106 Check the paper type setting (Windows 106 Check the paper type setting (macOS 106 Check toner-cartridge status ...107 Step one: Print the supplies status page 107 Step two: Check supplies status 107 Print a cleaning page ...107 Visually inspect the toner cartridge or cartridges 108 Check paper and the printing environment 109 Step one: Use paper that meets HP specifications 109 Step two: Check the environment 109 Step three: Set the individual tray alignment 109 Try a different print driver ...110 Troubleshoot color quality...
... job 106 Check the paper type setting on the printer 106 Check the paper type setting (Windows 106 Check the paper type setting (macOS 106 Check toner-cartridge status ...107 Step one: Print the supplies status page 107 Step two: Check supplies status 107 Print a cleaning page ...107 Visually inspect the toner cartridge or cartridges 108 Check paper and the printing environment 109 Step one: Use paper that meets HP specifications 109 Step two: Check the environment 109 Step three: Set the individual tray alignment 109 Try a different print driver ...110 Troubleshoot color quality...
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... page for your printer: www.hp.com/support/colorljM454. Table 1-3 Technical specifications Model name Product number M454nw W1Y43A Paper handling Paper handling Paper handling Paper handling Connectivity Connectivity Connectivity Connectivity Connectivity Connectivity Control-panel display and input Control-panel display and input Print Tray 1 (50-sheet capacity) Tray 2 (250-sheet capacity) Optional 550-sheet accessory tray Automatic duplex printing 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN connection with IPv4 and IPv6 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Walk-up USB port Print server for wireless connectivity Bluetooth Low...
... page for your printer: www.hp.com/support/colorljM454. Table 1-3 Technical specifications Model name Product number M454nw W1Y43A Paper handling Paper handling Paper handling Paper handling Connectivity Connectivity Connectivity Connectivity Connectivity Connectivity Control-panel display and input Control-panel display and input Print Tray 1 (50-sheet capacity) Tray 2 (250-sheet capacity) Optional 550-sheet accessory tray Automatic duplex printing 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN connection with IPv4 and IPv6 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Walk-up USB port Print server for wireless connectivity Bluetooth Low...
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... list of available hard disk space www.hp.com/go to install it . Download the driver, and then use the Microsoft Add Printer tool to www.hp.com/support/colorljM454 for HP's allinclusive help for the printer. Windows Server 2016, 64-bit The HP PCL 6 (V3) printer-specific print driver is available for download from the printer support website. Table 1-4 Supported operating systems and print drivers (continued) Operating system Print driver installed (from the software on all printers with ePrint Enterprise Server Software) ● HP Smart...
... list of available hard disk space www.hp.com/go to install it . Download the driver, and then use the Microsoft Add Printer tool to www.hp.com/support/colorljM454 for HP's allinclusive help for the printer. Windows Server 2016, 64-bit The HP PCL 6 (V3) printer-specific print driver is available for download from the printer support website. Table 1-4 Supported operating systems and print drivers (continued) Operating system Print driver installed (from the software on all printers with ePrint Enterprise Server Software) ● HP Smart...
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... HP cartridges deliver the best quality, security and reliability. Table 3-3 Customer self-repair parts Item 150-sheet paper input tray 550-sheet paper feeder Description Replacement cassette for many HP LaserJet printers to reduce repair time. When ordering, one of the following will work . As is exposed to quality and potential security risks, compromising the printing experience. *Non-HP Chips and modified or non-HP electronic circuitry are available for Tray 2 Replacement optional Tray 3 Self-replacement options Mandatory Mandatory Part number...
... HP cartridges deliver the best quality, security and reliability. Table 3-3 Customer self-repair parts Item 150-sheet paper input tray 550-sheet paper feeder Description Replacement cassette for many HP LaserJet printers to reduce repair time. When ordering, one of the following will work . As is exposed to quality and potential security risks, compromising the printing experience. *Non-HP Chips and modified or non-HP electronic circuitry are available for Tray 2 Replacement optional Tray 3 Self-replacement options Mandatory Mandatory Part number...
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...● Troubleshoot Cartridge Protection control panel error messages NOTE: Enabling or disabling this feature might require entering an administrator password. Use the arrow buttons to navigate to the Setup menu: ENWW Configure the HP toner-cartridge-protection supply settings 41 This removes protection for the printer, all subsequent toner cartridges installed in the printer are currently installed. EWS passwords cannot be enabled or disabled using the control panel or the Embedded Web Server (EWS). ● Use the printer control panel to enable the Cartridge Protection feature...
...● Troubleshoot Cartridge Protection control panel error messages NOTE: Enabling or disabling this feature might require entering an administrator password. Use the arrow buttons to navigate to the Setup menu: ENWW Configure the HP toner-cartridge-protection supply settings 41 This removes protection for the printer, all subsequent toner cartridges installed in the printer are currently installed. EWS passwords cannot be enabled or disabled using the control panel or the Embedded Web Server (EWS). ● Use the printer control panel to enable the Cartridge Protection feature...
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... change settings, click the Properties or Preferences button to print the job. NOTE: ● The name of the paper. For example, set the paper orientation on the Finishing tab, and set the paper source, paper type, paper size, and quality settings on the Paper/ Quality tab. 4. Use a paper size and type supported by the duplexer. 1. The following procedure describes the basic printing process for different software programs. ● For the HP PCL-6 V4 driver, the HP AiO Printer Remote application downloads additional driver...
... change settings, click the Properties or Preferences button to print the job. NOTE: ● The name of the paper. For example, set the paper orientation on the Finishing tab, and set the paper source, paper type, paper size, and quality settings on the Paper/ Quality tab. 4. Use a paper size and type supported by the duplexer. 1. The following procedure describes the basic printing process for different software programs. ● For the HP PCL-6 V4 driver, the HP AiO Printer Remote application downloads additional driver...
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... software programs. 4. Select the printer. 3. Click Show Details or Copies & Pages, and then select other menus to print (macOS) Use the Print option from the Two-Sided drop-down list. 5. Use a paper size and type supported by the duplexer, you are using AirPrint. 1. Click the File menu, and then click the Print option. 2. Manually print on both sides (macOS) If your printer has an automatic duplexer installed, you install the HP print driver. Print tasks (macOS) Print using a manual process. Click the Print button. Automatically print on both sides...
... software programs. 4. Select the printer. 3. Click Show Details or Copies & Pages, and then select other menus to print (macOS) Use the Print option from the Two-Sided drop-down list. 5. Use a paper size and type supported by the duplexer, you are using AirPrint. 1. Click the File menu, and then click the Print option. 2. Manually print on both sides (macOS) If your printer has an automatic duplexer installed, you install the HP print driver. Print tasks (macOS) Print using a manual process. Click the Print button. Automatically print on both sides...
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... time or printed privately. The option is not already installed. Before you are stored on a USB flash drive. Remove the rear USB port cover before proceeding. 58 Chapter 4 Print ENWW On some models, the rear USB port is set to Automatic by default. This USB storage device holds the job storage jobs sent to download the latest HP software. Go to www.hp.com/support, click Software and Drivers, and then follow the onscreen instructions to the printer. When the print driver...
... time or printed privately. The option is not already installed. Before you are stored on a USB flash drive. Remove the rear USB port cover before proceeding. 58 Chapter 4 Print ENWW On some models, the rear USB port is set to Automatic by default. This USB storage device holds the job storage jobs sent to download the latest HP software. Go to www.hp.com/support, click Software and Drivers, and then follow the onscreen instructions to the printer. When the print driver...
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.... Use the options below the Mode drop-down list to process the job. When other nine copies will print when the job is deleted after it at the control panel. Printing of the folder where the job is deleted manually or by the job retention schedule. 5. If the job has a personal identification number (PIN), provide the required PIN at any time. The job is stored. Click the Print button to set...
.... Use the options below the Mode drop-down list to process the job. When other nine copies will print when the job is deleted after it at the control panel. Printing of the folder where the job is deleted manually or by the job retention schedule. 5. If the job has a personal identification number (PIN), provide the required PIN at any time. The job is stored. Click the Print button to set...
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... change tray configurations (paper types and sizes) ● View and print internal pages ● View and change network configuration The HP Embedded Web Server works when the printer is connected to a computer via USB. The HP Embedded Web Server does not support IPX-based printer connections. When the printer is connected to an IP-based network before you can access the EWS. 1. Method two: Open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) from a web browser Use the EWS to open the EWS from a web browser ● View printer status...
... change tray configurations (paper types and sizes) ● View and print internal pages ● View and change network configuration The HP Embedded Web Server works when the printer is connected to a computer via USB. The HP Embedded Web Server does not support IPX-based printer connections. When the printer is connected to an IP-based network before you can access the EWS. 1. Method two: Open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) from a web browser Use the EWS to open the EWS from a web browser ● View printer status...
User Guide
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... control panel Follow these steps to check for a single printer. Printer Maintenance 2. Use only one of the screen downward to open the Dashboard, and then touch the Setup icon . ● 2-line LCD control panel: Press the OK button to open the Dashboard, and then touch the Setup icon . b. ENWW Update the firmware 83 Use the arrow buttons to navigate to a wired (Ethernet) or wireless network with an active Internet connection. Touchscreen control panel only: Set...
... control panel Follow these steps to check for a single printer. Printer Maintenance 2. Use only one of the screen downward to open the Dashboard, and then touch the Setup icon . ● 2-line LCD control panel: Press the OK button to open the Dashboard, and then touch the Setup icon . b. ENWW Update the firmware 83 Use the arrow buttons to navigate to a wired (Ethernet) or wireless network with an active Internet connection. Touchscreen control panel only: Set...
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... Help system, touch the Help icon in the memory. Navigate to the Setup menu as follows. ● 2-line control panels: On the printer control panel, press the OK button to the type of the screen downward to open the following menus: 1. This feature is available on the printer control panel, swipe the tab at www.hp.com/support. Restore Factory Defaults The printer automatically restarts. It will not reset the page count, or tray size.
... Help system, touch the Help icon in the memory. Navigate to the Setup menu as follows. ● 2-line control panels: On the printer control panel, press the OK button to the type of the screen downward to open the following menus: 1. This feature is available on the printer control panel, swipe the tab at www.hp.com/support. Restore Factory Defaults The printer automatically restarts. It will not reset the page count, or tray size.
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...-type setting for more information. Print from a different software program Try printing from which you were printing. See www.hp.com/support for the print job ● Check toner-cartridge status ● Print a cleaning page ● Visually inspect the toner cartridge or cartridges ● Check paper and the printing environment ● Try a different print driver ● Troubleshoot color quality ● Check the EconoMode settings ● Adjust print density To troubleshoot specific image defects, see Troubleshoot Image Defects. ENWW Resolving print quality problems 105 Update...
...-type setting for more information. Print from a different software program Try printing from which you were printing. See www.hp.com/support for the print job ● Check toner-cartridge status ● Print a cleaning page ● Visually inspect the toner cartridge or cartridges ● Check paper and the printing environment ● Try a different print driver ● Troubleshoot color quality ● Check the EconoMode settings ● Adjust print density To troubleshoot specific image defects, see Troubleshoot Image Defects. ENWW Resolving print quality problems 105 Update...
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... HP Embedded Web Server 73 C calibrate colors 111 Cancel button locating 5 cartridge dynamic security 36 replacing 44 cartridge policy 37, 38 cartridge protection 37, 41 cartridges order numbers 44 checklist wireless connectivity 125 cleaning paper path 105 color options changing, Windows 111 color theme changing, Windows 111 colors calibrate 111 control panel help 86 locating 4 locating features 5, 7 customer support online 85 D deleting stored jobs 58, 63 dimensions, printer 13 double-sided printing Mac 55 Windows 52 drivers, supported 11 duplex printing Mac 55 duplex printing (double-sided...
... HP Embedded Web Server 73 C calibrate colors 111 Cancel button locating 5 cartridge dynamic security 36 replacing 44 cartridge policy 37, 38 cartridge protection 37, 41 cartridges order numbers 44 checklist wireless connectivity 125 cleaning paper path 105 color options changing, Windows 111 color theme changing, Windows 111 colors calibrate 111 control panel help 86 locating 4 locating features 5, 7 customer support online 85 D deleting stored jobs 58, 63 dimensions, printer 13 double-sided printing Mac 55 Windows 52 drivers, supported 11 duplex printing Mac 55 duplex printing (double-sided...
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... 29 paper jams duplexer 101 locations 95 output bin 101 rear door and fuser area 102 Tray 1 97 Tray 2 99 paper pickup problems solving 90, 93 paper trays part numbers 34 paper type selecting (Windows) 52 paper types selecting (Mac) 55 paper, ordering 34 part numbers accessories 34 replacement parts 36 supplies 34 toner cartridges 34 ports locating 5 potential shock hazard 2 power consumption 14 power connection locating 5 power switch locating 4 print drivers, supported 11 print on both sides Mac 55 manually, Windows 52 Windows 52 printing from USB flash drives 70 stored jobs 58 printing on...
... 29 paper jams duplexer 101 locations 95 output bin 101 rear door and fuser area 102 Tray 1 97 Tray 2 99 paper pickup problems solving 90, 93 paper trays part numbers 34 paper type selecting (Windows) 52 paper types selecting (Mac) 55 paper, ordering 34 part numbers accessories 34 replacement parts 36 supplies 34 toner cartridges 34 ports locating 5 potential shock hazard 2 power consumption 14 power connection locating 5 power switch locating 4 print drivers, supported 11 print on both sides Mac 55 manually, Windows 52 Windows 52 printing from USB flash drives 70 stored jobs 58 printing on...
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...18 loading envelopes 31 paper orientation 19 Tray 2 jams 99 loading 22 paper orientation 24 Tray 3 loading 27 paper orientation 29 trays capacity 10 included 10 locating 4 troubleshooting check toner-cartridge status 105, 107 color quality 111 network problems 123 paper feed problems 90 print quality 105 wired network 123 wireless network 125 two-sided printing settings (Windows) 52 U USB flash drives printing from 70 USB port locating 5 W walk-up USB printing 70 web browser requirements HP Embedded Web Server 73 Web sites customer support 85 HP Web Jetadmin, downloading 82 weight, printer 13...
...18 loading envelopes 31 paper orientation 19 Tray 2 jams 99 loading 22 paper orientation 24 Tray 3 loading 27 paper orientation 29 trays capacity 10 included 10 locating 4 troubleshooting check toner-cartridge status 105, 107 color quality 111 network problems 123 paper feed problems 90 print quality 105 wired network 123 wireless network 125 two-sided printing settings (Windows) 52 U USB flash drives printing from 70 USB port locating 5 W walk-up USB printing 70 web browser requirements HP Embedded Web Server 73 Web sites customer support 85 HP Web Jetadmin, downloading 82 weight, printer 13...
Getting Started Guide
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... printer to select a connection type, select the appropriate option for it to do so. Method 1: Download HP Easy Start (Windows and macOS) HP Easy Start will detect the printer, assist with Step 3. 3. Set up the printer and download the software driver. Follow the display instructions to set up the control panel After turning on the printer hardware setup poster, then continue with selecting the printer connection type (USB, Wired, or Wireless), and install the software. 1. Color LaserJet Pro M454 Getting Started Guide www.hp.com/support...
... printer to select a connection type, select the appropriate option for it to do so. Method 1: Download HP Easy Start (Windows and macOS) HP Easy Start will detect the printer, assist with Step 3. 3. Set up the printer and download the software driver. Follow the display instructions to set up the control panel After turning on the printer hardware setup poster, then continue with selecting the printer connection type (USB, Wired, or Wireless), and install the software. 1. Color LaserJet Pro M454 Getting Started Guide www.hp.com/support...
Getting Started Guide
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... user guide includes printer usage and troubleshooting information. Select Firmware, and click the Download button. Additional support resources For HP's all-inclusive help topics, touch the Help button on the Web: 1. The HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) opens. 3. Select the HP Web Services tab, click Setup, click Continue, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Open the following menus: • ePrint • Settings • Enable Web Services 2. Read the terms of the screen downward to the network, print a configuration page...
... user guide includes printer usage and troubleshooting information. Select Firmware, and click the Download button. Additional support resources For HP's all-inclusive help topics, touch the Help button on the Web: 1. The HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) opens. 3. Select the HP Web Services tab, click Setup, click Continue, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Open the following menus: • ePrint • Settings • Enable Web Services 2. Read the terms of the screen downward to the network, print a configuration page...