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... in the initialization process, which prepares the printer and cartridges for printing, and in printhead servicing, which is available 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. In addition, some ...cleaning. 4. Do not install or use this printer near water, or when you are wet. 5. Install the printer securely on a stable surface. 6. Install the printer in a protected location where no one can step on your computer after it is used in the printing process in a number of injury from fire ...
... in the initialization process, which prepares the printer and cartridges for printing, and in printhead servicing, which is available 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. In addition, some ...cleaning. 4. Do not install or use this printer near water, or when you are wet. 5. Install the printer securely on a stable surface. 6. Install the printer in a protected location where no one can step on your computer after it is used in the printing process in a number of injury from fire ...
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..., print reports, or get help for the printer. Instead, it is installing the HP software. To scan, copy, and send faxes, you can open this guide either from the HP Solution Center Software (Windows) or from the Help menu (Mac OS X). OFFICEJET 4500 1.... For more information about these tools, see the user guide (which is available on HP's support Web site (www.hp.com/support). 4 Use the printer Where's the user guide? You can use the control panel to a connected computer, make copiGe5s10 in both black-and-white and color, and send and receive faxes in -One...
..., print reports, or get help for the printer. Instead, it is installing the HP software. To scan, copy, and send faxes, you can open this guide either from the HP Solution Center Software (Windows) or from the Help menu (Mac OS X). OFFICEJET 4500 1.... For more information about these tools, see the user guide (which is available on HP's support Web site (www.hp.com/support). 4 Use the printer Where's the user guide? You can use the control panel to a connected computer, make copiGe5s10 in both black-and-white and color, and send and receive faxes in -One...
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... select the desired mode, and then press OK. 1. Select a different mode Change settings for the printer. 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 select menus or options. buttons to... setting you want to scroll through the menus. 3. Select a mode, change the settings, and then press OK. 1. If you want to delete an 6 Use the printer
... select the desired mode, and then press OK. 1. Select a different mode Change settings for the printer. 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 select menus or options. buttons to... setting you want to scroll through the menus. 3. Select a mode, change the settings, and then press OK. 1. If you want to delete an 6 Use the printer
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...one RJ-11 port on the front and two RJ-11 ports on the printer...phone cord is connected to the printer • Checks that the phone... check the status of the printer, and then connect a telephone... on the back of the printer and to the 2-EXT port...parallel splitter which is finished, the printer prints a report with the results of ...additional equipment, such as a dial-up the printer" on the back of the printer, and then connect a phone to the computer... from your DSL/ADSL service provider) 4 Phone cord suppliedprovided with printer 5 DSL/ADSL Modem 6 Computer 7 Telephone Step 2: Test fax...
...one RJ-11 port on the front and two RJ-11 ports on the printer...phone cord is connected to the printer • Checks that the phone... check the status of the printer, and then connect a telephone... on the back of the printer and to the 2-EXT port...parallel splitter which is finished, the printer prints a report with the results of ...additional equipment, such as a dial-up the printer" on the back of the printer, and then connect a phone to the computer... from your DSL/ADSL service provider) 4 Phone cord suppliedprovided with printer 5 DSL/ADSL Modem 6 Computer 7 Telephone Step 2: Test fax...
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...-white or color faxes. Press the or buttons to enter the recipient's fax number. Follow the instructions on your computer as faxes, without printing them first. Load the document you to send and receive faxes. Send a fax You can also send faxes manually from memory • ...multiple recipients • Send a fax in Error Correction Mode The user guide is available on the printer's control-panel display. 4. See the user guide for more ! You can send faxes in the printer. Send a fax from the scanner glass. 2. You can fax either from the automatic document ...
...-white or color faxes. Press the or buttons to enter the recipient's fax number. Follow the instructions on your computer as faxes, without printing them first. Load the document you to send and receive faxes. Send a fax You can also send faxes manually from memory • ...multiple recipients • Send a fax in Error Correction Mode The user guide is available on the printer's control-panel display. 4. See the user guide for more ! You can send faxes in the printer. Send a fax from the scanner glass. 2. You can fax either from the automatic document ...
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...this button. 14 Fax Note: Faxes sent from a computer You can send a document on the HP software CD provided with your Internet connection or computer modem. Therefore, make sure the printer is connected to a working telephone line and that has "(Fax)" in the name. 4. To use... you see an Advanced button, click this method use this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5. On the File menu in your software application, click Print. 3. Click Print or OK. 7. Enter the fax number and other information for your version of the Mac OS:...
...this button. 14 Fax Note: Faxes sent from a computer You can send a document on the HP software CD provided with your Internet connection or computer modem. Therefore, make sure the printer is connected to a working telephone line and that has "(Fax)" in the name. 4. To use... you see an Advanced button, click this method use this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5. On the File menu in your software application, click Print. 3. Click Print or OK. 7. Enter the fax number and other information for your version of the Mac OS:...
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... faxes automatically instead, contact your telephone company to subscribe to a distinctive ring service or to Answer setting. If you will use legal-size paper, the printer reduces the fax so that it fits on the same phone line that you subscribe to another number • Set the paper size for received... manual fax before the voicemail picks up the line. Note: If you install the software. Be sure you have disabled the Automatic Reduction feature, the printer prints the fax on your voice mail service If you can receive faxes automatically or manually.
... faxes automatically instead, contact your telephone company to subscribe to a distinctive ring service or to Answer setting. If you will use legal-size paper, the printer reduces the fax so that it fits on the same phone line that you subscribe to another number • Set the paper size for received... manual fax before the voicemail picks up the line. Note: If you install the software. Be sure you have disabled the Automatic Reduction feature, the printer prints the fax on your voice mail service If you can receive faxes automatically or manually.
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... and paper is loaded in memory are deleted from the automatic document feeder (ADF). 3. Press the or buttons to answer the incoming call before the printer answers. -Or- b. received faxes are stored in the tray. 2. Fax 17 Set the Rings to Answer setting to a high number to allow time for ...sending or receiving faxes on the same phone line (but not directly connected to select Print Report appears, and then press OK. While you are on the phone with can receive faxes manually from a phone that is connected to the...
... and paper is loaded in memory are deleted from the automatic document feeder (ADF). 3. Press the or buttons to answer the incoming call before the printer answers. -Or- b. received faxes are stored in the tray. 2. Fax 17 Set the Rings to Answer setting to a high number to allow time for ...sending or receiving faxes on the same phone line (but not directly connected to select Print Report appears, and then press OK. While you are on the phone with can receive faxes manually from a phone that is connected to the...
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... faxes to your computer You can store digital copies 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 want to select Print Report, and then press OK. 18 Fax If you want to your faxes...
... faxes to your computer You can store digital copies 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 want to select Print Report, and then press OK. 18 Fax If you want to your faxes...
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...(Setup) button. 3. Place the HP software CD into the computer. 4. When prompted, enter the network name and security passkey. 5. 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 -computer" or ...an "ad hoc" wireless connection). Press the or buttons to fix the problem and rerun the test. Mac OS 1. Double-click the HP Installer icon on the back of ...
...(Setup) button. 3. Place the HP software CD into the computer. 4. When prompted, enter the network name and security passkey. 5. 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 -computer" or ...an "ad hoc" wireless connection). Press the or buttons to fix the problem and rerun the test. Mac OS 1. Double-click the HP Installer icon on the back of ...
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...printer for faxing. hp.com/support). Make sure extension phones (phones on the same phone line, but are using a phone splitter, the splitter could cause faxing problems. Try connecting the printer directly to the telephone wall jack. • Make sure that one...the printer ...connected to the printer) or other ...phone line as the printer might be in ...printer. If you are unable to solve the problems using a computer dial-up fax, check the following list of the printer.... • Try connecting a working phone directly to check the status of the error code at HP... the printer. If...
...printer for faxing. hp.com/support). Make sure extension phones (phones on the same phone line, but are using a phone splitter, the splitter could cause faxing problems. Try connecting the printer directly to the telephone wall jack. • Make sure that one...the printer ...connected to the printer) or other ...phone line as the printer might be in ...printer. If you are unable to solve the problems using a computer dial-up fax, check the following list of the printer.... • Try connecting a working phone directly to check the status of the error code at HP... the printer. If...
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... devices, such as microwaves and cordless telephones, as these objects can absorb radio waves and lower signal strength. Make sure the printer is detected, the printed test report will recover a network communication issue. Check the wireless signal strength If the strength of the wireless network Turn off ... tray. 2. If you still are unable to select Print Report, and then press OK. 4. Press the or buttons to connect, turn off the router and the printer, and then turn them back on the wireless network, the printer might help solve the problem. 28 Solve setup problems ...
... devices, such as microwaves and cordless telephones, as these objects can absorb radio waves and lower signal strength. Make sure the printer is detected, the printed test report will recover a network communication issue. Check the wireless signal strength If the strength of the wireless network Turn off ... tray. 2. If you still are unable to select Print Report, and then press OK. 4. Press the or buttons to connect, turn off the router and the printer, and then turn them back on the wireless network, the printer might help solve the problem. 28 Solve setup problems ...
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... Embedded Web server To open the EWS from your computer. Embedded Web server When the printer is shown on your computer, type the IP address or hostname that has been assigned to select Print Report, and then press OK. No special software needs to view status information and configure... network settings from the HP software installed on your computer. b. c. For example, if the IP address is ...
... Embedded Web server To open the EWS from your computer. Embedded Web server When the printer is shown on your computer, type the IP address or hostname that has been assigned to select Print Report, and then press OK. No special software needs to view status information and configure... network settings from the HP software installed on your computer. b. c. For example, if the IP address is ...
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..., RESTRICT, OR MODIFY, AND ARE IN ADDITION TO, THE MANDATORY STATUTORY RIGHTS APPLICABLE TO THE SALE OF THE HP PRODUCTS TO SUCH CUSTOMERS. 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...
..., RESTRICT, OR MODIFY, AND ARE IN ADDITION TO, THE MANDATORY STATUTORY RIGHTS APPLICABLE TO THE SALE OF THE HP PRODUCTS TO SUCH CUSTOMERS. 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...
User Guide
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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 Japan about the power cord ......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 Japan about the power cord ......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...