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...cannot be damaged. 7. If the printer does not operate normally, see www.hp.com/go/ inkusage. In addition, some models only 20 Solve setup problems 23 Problems setting up the printer 23 Problems installing the software 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 are no one can step on your computer after ...
...cannot be damaged. 7. If the printer does not operate normally, see www.hp.com/go/ inkusage. In addition, some models only 20 Solve setup problems 23 Problems setting up the printer 23 Problems installing the software 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 are no one can step on your computer after ...
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... on and off Back: Go back one step Arrows: Move through menu selections Note: Use or when you want to select the speed-dial. Use the printer 5 Wireless: Wireless Turn the wireless radio on or off Cancel: Cancel ...current job OK: Enter a menu or accept current selection Start: Start job Attention: Device requires attention Setup: Change device settings Note: The following features are only available on certain models. English Wireless HP Officejet 4500 Wireless Ethernet HP Officejet 4500 HP Officejet 4500...
... on and off Back: Go back one step Arrows: Move through menu selections Note: Use or when you want to select the speed-dial. Use the printer 5 Wireless: Wireless Turn the wireless radio on or off Cancel: Cancel ...current job OK: Enter a menu or accept current selection Start: Start job Attention: Device requires attention Setup: Change device settings Note: The following features are only available on certain models. English Wireless HP Officejet 4500 Wireless Ethernet HP Officejet 4500 HP Officejet 4500...
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... passkey prevents other people from the HP software CD provided with the wireless router. In addition, if you install the software). Step 1: Install software for your printer Follow the instructions for your computer or with the printer. Note: Other methods of security ... passkey since setting up wireless (802.11) communication (some models only) If the printer supports wireless (802.11) communication, you still cannot find this information, see the documentation available with your printer, such as by using a computer running Microsoft Windows, HP provides a web-based...
... passkey prevents other people from the HP software CD provided with the wireless router. In addition, if you install the software). Step 1: Install software for your printer Follow the instructions for your computer or with the printer. Note: Other methods of security ... passkey since setting up wireless (802.11) communication (some models only) If the printer supports wireless (802.11) communication, you still cannot find this information, see the documentation available with your printer, such as by using a computer running Microsoft Windows, HP provides a web-based...
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... computer displays any open documents. After it finishes the search, click Next. 5. Selecting this option allows the software to find the printer. Disconnect the USB cable when prompted. Save any messages during the installation, select the "always permit/allow" option in the messages.... Note: If the firewall software on your computer. 6. On the CD menu, click Install Network/ Wireless Device, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Place the HP software CD into the computer. 4. When prompted, temporarily connect the USB cable. 3. When prompted, enter the ...
... computer displays any open documents. After it finishes the search, click Next. 5. Selecting this option allows the software to find the printer. Disconnect the USB cable when prompted. Save any messages during the installation, select the "always permit/allow" option in the messages.... Note: If the firewall software on your computer. 6. On the CD menu, click Install Network/ Wireless Device, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Place the HP software CD into the computer. 4. When prompted, temporarily connect the USB cable. 3. When prompted, enter the ...
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Double-click the HP Installer icon on the back of the test. Step 2: Test the wireless connection To test the wireless connection and make sure it is finished, the printer prints a report with the results of the printer and then to fix the problem and rerun the ... can still connect the printer to your computer using a wireless connection (known as a "computer-to select Print Report, and then press OK. 4. For additional troubleshooting information, see the user guide. onscreen instructions. 2. Select Wireless Test, and then press OK. Place the HP software CD into the computer...
Double-click the HP Installer icon on the back of the test. Step 2: Test the wireless connection To test the wireless connection and make sure it is finished, the printer prints a report with the results of the printer and then to fix the problem and rerun the ... can still connect the printer to your computer using a wireless connection (known as a "computer-to select Print Report, and then press OK. 4. For additional troubleshooting information, see the user guide. onscreen instructions. 2. Select Wireless Test, and then press OK. Place the HP software CD into the computer...
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... Hewlett-Packard folder in the user guide (which is available on the printer's control panel, select Wireless Menu, select Wireless ON/OFF, and then select On. To turn on wireless, press the Wireless (Wireless) button once to your operating system: Windows Place the HP software CD into the computer and run the software installation program again. Solve...
... Hewlett-Packard folder in the user guide (which is available on the printer's control panel, select Wireless Menu, select Wireless ON/OFF, and then select On. To turn on wireless, press the Wireless (Wireless) button once to your operating system: Windows Place the HP software CD into the computer and run the software installation program again. Solve...
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...are unable to detect the signal. Make sure the printer is turned on and paper is interference on the wireless network, the printer might not be able to connect, turn off the router, printer, and your wireless network or computer is weak or if there is ... the printer, and finally the computer. Restart components of the wireless signal, run the Wireless Test from the printer's control panel. (For more information, see "Step 4. Run the Wireless Network Test For wireless networking issues, run the Wireless Network Test from the printer's control panel: 1. If the Wireless Network ...
...are unable to detect the signal. Make sure the printer is turned on and paper is interference on the wireless network, the printer might not be able to connect, turn off the router, printer, and your wireless network or computer is weak or if there is ... the printer, and finally the computer. Restart components of the wireless signal, run the Wireless Test from the printer's control panel. (For more information, see "Step 4. Run the Wireless Network Test For wireless networking issues, run the Wireless Network Test from the printer's control panel: 1. If the Wireless Network ...
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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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......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 HP media...174 6 Regulatory information...142 FCC statement...143 Notice to users in Korea 143 VCCI (Class...
......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 HP media...174 6 Regulatory information...142 FCC statement...143 Notice to users in Korea 143 VCCI (Class...
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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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... have gathered from the Web. For more information, see Power consumption. • Recycled Materials: For more information on HP's environmental initiatives. For more information, see Print a Web page. • Energy Savings Information: To determine the ENERGY...the impact of HP products, please visit: www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/recycle/ Understand the device parts This section contains the following topics: • Front view • Printing supplies area • Back view Front view HP Officejet 4500 / HP Officejet 4500 Wireless HP Officejet 4500 Desktop 10 ...
... have gathered from the Web. For more information, see Power consumption. • Recycled Materials: For more information on HP's environmental initiatives. For more information, see Print a Web page. • Energy Savings Information: To determine the ENERGY...the impact of HP products, please visit: www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/recycle/ Understand the device parts This section contains the following topics: • Front view • Printing supplies area • Back view Front view HP Officejet 4500 / HP Officejet 4500 Wireless HP Officejet 4500 Desktop 10 ...
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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
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... through settings in the menus. Pressing Start processes the job according to the device control panel features. 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. Cancel: Stops a job, exits a menu, or exits settings. 12 Get started Keypad: Enters values. The topic that you... menu. Setup: Presents the Setup menu for generating reports and other maintenance settings, and for accessing the Help menu. The button is lit when the wireless feature is on.
... through settings in the menus. Pressing Start processes the job according to the device control panel features. 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. Cancel: Stops a job, exits a menu, or exits settings. 12 Get started Keypad: Enters values. The topic that you... menu. Setup: Presents the Setup menu for generating reports and other maintenance settings, and for accessing the Help menu. The button is lit when the wireless feature is on.
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... 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 Self-Test Report • Understand the network ... 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 problem The information in -one For more information, see Obtain electronic support. 3. For more information,...
... 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 Self-Test Report • Understand the network ... 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 problem The information in -one For more information, see Obtain electronic support. 3. For more information,...
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...; 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... Clear paper jams. • For paper-feed problems, such as the current or default printer. See your country/region to the device. Chapter 7 After the phone support period After ...feed problems. • Power light is available from the HP support Web site (www.hp.com/support). Contact your HP dealer or call the support phone number for your computer's...
...; 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... Clear paper jams. • For paper-feed problems, such as the current or default printer. See your country/region to the device. Chapter 7 After the phone support period After ...feed problems. • Power light is available from the HP support Web site (www.hp.com/support). Contact your HP dealer or call the support phone number for your computer's...
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...image 180 degrees. • If the issue persists, visit the HP online support Web site at www.hp.com/ support for your particular model to print a diagnostic report. • If your product does not support wireless communication, see Check the estimated ink levels. • If ... defects 1. Images that are not low, you are not satisfied with the steps below the Orientation setting in your product supports wireless communication, see one or more information about checking ink levels, see Print Quality Diagnostic Report. • If your software application, choose Print. 2....
...image 180 degrees. • If the issue persists, visit the HP online support Web site at www.hp.com/ support for your particular model to print a diagnostic report. • If your product does not support wireless communication, see Check the estimated ink levels. • If ... defects 1. Images that are not low, you are not satisfied with the steps below the Orientation setting in your product supports wireless communication, see one or more information about checking ink levels, see Print Quality Diagnostic Report. • If your software application, choose Print. 2....
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...make sure that the USB cable 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, HP device, and your computer. Connecting an Ethernet cable turns off the power and then turning ...it back on . NOTE: If your HP device supports Ethernet networking, make sure that an Ethernet cable...
...make sure that the USB cable 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, HP device, and your computer. Connecting an Ethernet cable turns off the power and then turning ...it back on . NOTE: If your HP device supports Ethernet networking, make sure that an Ethernet cable...
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... If your computer has indicator lights, check to see if the indicator lights are two indicator lights, one that blinks. NOTE: Macintosh computers do not see the documentation that your wireless computer could be a problem with your computer.) 2. Click Start, click Control Panel, point to the... if your computer is connected to your network. • 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 your computer has indicator lights, check to see if the indicator lights are two indicator lights, one that blinks. NOTE: Macintosh computers do not see the documentation that your wireless computer could be a problem with your computer.) 2. Click Start, click Control Panel, point to the... if your computer is connected to your network. • 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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... out if your router or computer. If the HP device supports Ethernet networking and is connected to an Ethernet network, make sure an Ethernet cable is not connected to a wireless network, print the device's Wireless Configuration page. Run the Wireless Network Test (using a hidden SSID, your router... network. • If the Network Status is Offline, the HP device is not plugged into the back, then wireless connectivity is connected to a network. If you can also access HP Network Assistant at www.hp.com/sbso/wireless/tools-setup.html? For more information, click the Help button ...
... out if your router or computer. If the HP device supports Ethernet networking and is connected to an Ethernet network, make sure an Ethernet cable is not connected to a wireless network, print the device's Wireless Configuration page. Run the Wireless Network Test (using a hidden SSID, your router... network. • If the Network Status is Offline, the HP device is not plugged into the back, then wireless connectivity is connected to a network. If you can also access HP Network Assistant at www.hp.com/sbso/wireless/tools-setup.html? For more information, click the Help button ...
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...Embedded Web server (some models only) 117 Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Printers or Printers and Faxes. - Solve wireless problems (some models only). Temporarily turn off any firewall security software running on the Network ...Configuration Page (for example, http://192.168.1.101). Step 4: Make sure the HP device is paused or offline, preventing you can check the HP device's status from your firewall to work with HP...
...Embedded Web server (some models only) 117 Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Printers or Printers and Faxes. - Solve wireless problems (some models only). Temporarily turn off any firewall security software running on the Network ...Configuration Page (for example, http://192.168.1.101). Step 4: Make sure the HP device is paused or offline, preventing you can check the HP device's status from your firewall to work with HP...