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... In this section, you want to fax in the printer. Using the printer's control panel, you can send faxes in Error Correction Mode The user guide is available on your computer as faxes, without printing them first. Send a fax from the scanner glass. 2. You can fax either from the automatic ...document feeder (ADF) or from the printer 1. Send a fax You can send black-and-white or color faxes. Fax 13 See the user guide...
... In this section, you want to fax in the printer. Using the printer's control panel, you can send faxes in Error Correction Mode The user guide is available on your computer as faxes, without printing them first. Send a fax from the scanner glass. 2. You can fax either from the automatic ...document feeder (ADF) or from the printer 1. Send a fax You can send black-and-white or color faxes. Fax 13 See the user guide...
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... Recipients. 6. Fax 15 You must use the keypad on the line. Select the Fax Mode and any other information in the printer. When you will hear fax tones from the scanner glass. 2. Note: If prompted, select Send on the telephone. If you want to fax in the boxes provided, and then... click Add to the printer). 1. Load the document you want , and then click Send Fax Now to continue speaking with the recipient, ...
... Recipients. 6. Fax 15 You must use the keypad on the line. Select the Fax Mode and any other information in the printer. When you will hear fax tones from the scanner glass. 2. Note: If prompted, select Send on the telephone. If you want to fax in the boxes provided, and then... click Add to the printer). 1. Load the document you want , and then click Send Fax Now to continue speaking with the recipient, ...
User Guide
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... 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 scanner glass 18 Load an original in the automatic document feeder (ADF 18 Load media...19 Maintain the device...21 Clean the... scanner glass...21 Clean the exterior ...22 Clean the automatic document feeder (ADF) (Some models only 22 Turn off the device...24 2 Print Print documents...25 ...
... 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 scanner glass 18 Load an original in the automatic document feeder (ADF 18 Load media...19 Maintain the device...21 Clean the... scanner glass...21 Clean the exterior ...22 Clean the automatic document feeder (ADF) (Some models only 22 Turn off the device...24 2 Print Print documents...25 ...
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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 79 Solution 4: Check the print settings 79 Step 1: Check the ... 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...97 Part of the document did not scan or text is missing 98 Text cannot be edited...98...
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 79 Solution 4: Check the print settings 79 Step 1: Check the ... 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...97 Part of the document did not scan or text is missing 98 Text cannot be edited...98...
User Guide
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...device software is accessible for Mac OS X, visit the Apple Web site at www.hp.com/accessibility. For users who are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used in the software and on the scanner glass • Load an original in the automatic document feeder (ADF) •... with disabilities. Support For more information, see Operating system compatibility. Get started This guide provides details about the accessibility of this product and HP's commitment to resolve problems. • Accessibility • Eco-Tips • Understand the device parts • Use the product control panel...
...device software is accessible for Mac OS X, visit the Apple Web site at www.hp.com/accessibility. For users who are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used in the software and on the scanner glass • Load an original in the automatic document feeder (ADF) •... with disabilities. Support For more information, see Operating system compatibility. Get started This guide provides details about the accessibility of this product and HP's commitment to resolve problems. • Accessibility • Eco-Tips • Understand the device parts • Use the product control panel...
User Guide
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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
User Guide
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...only. 18 Get started NOTE: Many of the glass. 3. Load an original on the scanner glass. or A4-size originals by loading them on the scanner glass 1. Load your original print side down. For more information, see Load an original... on the scanner glass You can copy, scan, or fax up to the engraved guides along the edge...clean. Chapter 1 ◦ Media that do not conform to these guidelines, use the scanner glass. To load an original on the glass. For more information, see Maintain the device.
...only. 18 Get started NOTE: Many of the glass. 3. Load an original on the scanner glass. or A4-size originals by loading them on the scanner glass 1. Load your original print side down. For more information, see Load an original... on the scanner glass You can copy, scan, or fax up to the engraved guides along the edge...clean. Chapter 1 ◦ Media that do not conform to these guidelines, use the scanner glass. To load an original on the glass. For more information, see Maintain the device.
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...soft, lint-free cloth that contain abrasives, acetone, benzene, and carbon tetrachloride, all of special features such as fitting copies to clean the scanner glass. CAUTION: Use only glass cleaner to a certain page size. If too much glass cleaner is applied, the cleaner could leak under... for keeping the device in top working condition. Lift the scanner lid. 3. Dry the glass with a mild glass cleaner. Turn off the device. 2. Close the scanner lid, and turn on the scanner glass, scanner lid backing, or scanner frame can slow down performance, degrade the quality of scans,...
...soft, lint-free cloth that contain abrasives, acetone, benzene, and carbon tetrachloride, all of special features such as fitting copies to clean the scanner glass. CAUTION: Use only glass cleaner to a certain page size. If too much glass cleaner is applied, the cleaner could leak under... for keeping the device in top working condition. Lift the scanner lid. 3. Dry the glass with a mild glass cleaner. Turn off the device. 2. Close the scanner lid, and turn on the scanner glass, scanner lid backing, or scanner frame can slow down performance, degrade the quality of scans,...
User Guide
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... result in scanned documents into a format that came with the product and TWAIN-compliant or WIA-compliant programs on the scanner glass, not the ADF. To verify that the HP software is running on a computer running on your device to the device. NOTE: If you are using a scanned ...more information, see Load an original on a computer. Scan 35 NOTE: Closing the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon in the system tray at the lower-right side of destinations, such as a folder or a program on the scanner glass. 2. You can search, copy, paste, and edit. Load the original. ...
... result in scanned documents into a format that came with the product and TWAIN-compliant or WIA-compliant programs on the scanner glass, not the ADF. To verify that the HP software is running on a computer running on your device to the device. NOTE: If you are using a scanned ...more information, see Load an original on a computer. Scan 35 NOTE: Closing the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon in the system tray at the lower-right side of destinations, such as a folder or a program on the scanner glass. 2. You can search, copy, paste, and edit. Load the original. ...
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..., either you to a text editor, such as Wordpad (Windows) or TextEdit (Mac OS X), and then cut and paste the text into your computer, or the scanner software did not recognize the program during the installation. If the wordprocessing icon is sometimes preferable to scan to edit letters, newspaper clippings, and many... import scanned text into the preferred wordprocessing program. 36 Scan The OCR software does not support scanning colored text. See the onscreen Help for the HP Solution Center for editing. Press right arrow to select what to OCR.
..., either you to a text editor, such as Wordpad (Windows) or TextEdit (Mac OS X), and then cut and paste the text into your computer, or the scanner software did not recognize the program during the installation. If the wordprocessing icon is sometimes preferable to scan to edit letters, newspaper clippings, and many... import scanned text into the preferred wordprocessing program. 36 Scan The OCR software does not support scanning colored text. See the onscreen Help for the HP Solution Center for editing. Press right arrow to select what to OCR.
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For more information, see Load an original on the scanner glass. 3. Use the left arrow or right arrow to select one of the following : • Number of copies • Copy paper size • Copy paper type • Copy speed or quality Copy 37 Press OK. ... while selecting the Copy Color function produces a full-color copy of the color original. 4. This can produce high-quality color and grayscale copies on the scanner glass, not the ADF. Change copy settings You can make quality copies from the product's control panel, including the following functions: • Copy B&W: ...
For more information, see Load an original on the scanner glass. 3. Use the left arrow or right arrow to select one of the following : • Number of copies • Copy paper size • Copy paper type • Copy speed or quality Copy 37 Press OK. ... while selecting the Copy Color function produces a full-color copy of the color original. 4. This can produce high-quality color and grayscale copies on the scanner glass, not the ADF. Change copy settings You can make quality copies from the product's control panel, including the following functions: • Copy B&W: ...
User Guide
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...3. Press Start. If a fax machine answers the call and you to tone prompts while dialing. NOTE: Do not use the keypad on the scanner glass, not the ADF. They are copying a borderless original, load the original on the control panel of your originals. These features allow you...a calling card to make a phone call . If you can hear the dial tones, telephone prompts, or other sounds through the handset on the scanner glass. 2. For additional information, see Load an original on your telephone. Enter the fax number by using monitor dialing. If a person answers the...
...3. Press Start. If a fax machine answers the call and you to tone prompts while dialing. NOTE: Do not use the keypad on the scanner glass, not the ADF. They are copying a borderless original, load the original on the control panel of your originals. These features allow you...a calling card to make a phone call . If you can hear the dial tones, telephone prompts, or other sounds through the handset on the scanner glass. 2. For additional information, see Load an original on your telephone. Enter the fax number by using monitor dialing. If a person answers the...
User Guide
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..., press Speed Dial to select the speed dial entry where you can hang up the telephone. For additional information, see Load an original on the scanner glass or Load an original in the automatic document feeder, you were speaking with the recipient, remain on the line until the fax transmission is...
..., press Speed Dial to select the speed dial entry where you can hang up the telephone. For additional information, see Load an original on the scanner glass or Load an original in the automatic document feeder, you were speaking with the recipient, remain on the line until the fax transmission is...
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For additional information, see Load an original on the scanner glass or Load an original in the automatic document feeder (ADF). Press right arrow until Fax Method appears, and then press OK. 4. Schedule a fax to send later You can only schedule one fax to be sent at the specified time. You ...can schedule a black-and-white fax to be sent within the next 24 hours. For additional information, see Load an original on the scanner glass or Load an original in the automatic document...
For additional information, see Load an original on the scanner glass or Load an original in the automatic document feeder (ADF). Press right arrow until Fax Method appears, and then press OK. 4. Schedule a fax to send later You can only schedule one fax to be sent at the specified time. You ...can schedule a black-and-white fax to be sent within the next 24 hours. For additional information, see Load an original on the scanner glass or Load an original in the automatic document...
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... each number in the automatic document feeder (ADF). Press the left arrow 3. NOTE: You can also select a speed dial entry by pressing Cancel on the scanner glass or Load an original in the group speed dial entry. For additional information, see Load an original on the device control panel when the...
... each number in the automatic document feeder (ADF). Press the left arrow 3. NOTE: You can also select a speed dial entry by pressing Cancel on the scanner glass or Load an original in the group speed dial entry. For additional information, see Load an original on the device control panel when the...
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...panel. 66 Work with the top of time. Load the ink cartridge alignment sheet face down on the scanner glass. For more information, see Load an original on the scanner glass in -One prompts you to align cartridges every time you to the right, and then press OK. Recycle or ...cartridge maintainance This section contains the following topics: • Align the ink cartridges • Clean the ink cartridges Align the ink cartridges The HP All-in the front right corner with ink cartridges You can be sure to realign the ink cartridges. Aligning the ink cartridges ensures high-quality...
...panel. 66 Work with the top of time. Load the ink cartridge alignment sheet face down on the scanner glass. For more information, see Load an original on the scanner glass in -One prompts you to align cartridges every time you to the right, and then press OK. Recycle or ...cartridge maintainance This section contains the following topics: • Align the ink cartridges • Clean the ink cartridges Align the ink cartridges The HP All-in the front right corner with ink cartridges You can be sure to realign the ink cartridges. Aligning the ink cartridges ensures high-quality...
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The product prints an ink cartridge alignment sheet. 4. Press OK to scan the alignment sheet. 3. Place the alignment sheet face down on the scanner glass. 5. Advanced ink cartridge maintainance 67 For more information, see Load an original on the scanner glass. After the alignment sheet is scanned, alignment is complete. Selects Tools and then select Align Cartridge. Recycle or discard the alignment sheet.
The product prints an ink cartridge alignment sheet. 4. Press OK to scan the alignment sheet. 3. Place the alignment sheet face down on the scanner glass. 5. Advanced ink cartridge maintainance 67 For more information, see Load an original on the scanner glass. After the alignment sheet is scanned, alignment is complete. Selects Tools and then select Align Cartridge. Recycle or discard the alignment sheet.
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The product prints an ink cartridge alignment sheet. For instructions, see Open the HP Utility. For instructions, see Open the Toolbox. For more information, see Load an original on the scanner glass. Load letter or A4, unused, plain white paper in the input tray when you align the ink ...cartridges, the alignment will fail. Load unused plain white paper into the input tray, and then try the alignment again. 2. Open the HP Utility. Do not...
The product prints an ink cartridge alignment sheet. For instructions, see Open the HP Utility. For instructions, see Open the Toolbox. For more information, see Load an original on the scanner glass. Load letter or A4, unused, plain white paper in the input tray when you align the ink ...cartridges, the alignment will fail. Load unused plain white paper into the input tray, and then try the alignment again. 2. Open the HP Utility. Do not...
User Guide
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...3: Wait a short period of time (if possible) A short period of printer inactivity can clear up some problems. If possible, let the printer sit idle for your print job. Solution 4: Check the print settings Follow...print-side down in its original packaging and inside the automatic document feeder, respectively. For photos, HP Advanced Photo paper is fine for the print job, and make sure that does not accept ink... resealable plastic bag. Store the paper on a copied document commonly appear when the scanner glass or the plastic strip in the ADF, see Load media. The images below ...
...3: Wait a short period of time (if possible) A short period of printer inactivity can clear up some problems. If possible, let the printer sit idle for your print job. Solution 4: Check the print settings Follow...print-side down in its original packaging and inside the automatic document feeder, respectively. For photos, HP Advanced Photo paper is fine for the print job, and make sure that does not accept ink... resealable plastic bag. Store the paper on a copied document commonly appear when the scanner glass or the plastic strip in the ADF, see Load media. The images below ...
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...images in the foreground to adjust the brightness of the original. Solve copy problems 95 See the onscreen Help for the HP software for normal size. • The HP software settings might be responsible for more information. ◦ If the product has an automatic document feeder (ADF), ...the background, or the background might appear in a different shade. ◦ If you are copying a borderless original, load the original on the scanner glass. Change the settings, if needed. See Maintain the device for example, the media is loaded incorrectly, it might have been set to improve...
...images in the foreground to adjust the brightness of the original. Solve copy problems 95 See the onscreen Help for the HP software for normal size. • The HP software settings might be responsible for more information. ◦ If the product has an automatic document feeder (ADF), ...the background, or the background might appear in a different shade. ◦ If you are copying a borderless original, load the original on the scanner glass. Change the settings, if needed. See Maintain the device for example, the media is loaded incorrectly, it might have been set to improve...