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... contents 1 HP Smart Tank Wireless 450 series Help ...1 2 Get started ...2 Printer parts ...3 Get to know the ink tank system ...5 Control panel features ...6 Control panel lights and display icons status ...8 Load media ...18 Change the default paper size detected by printer 22 Load an original on the scanner glass ...23 Paper basics ...24 Open the HP printer software (Windows) ...26 Use the HP Smart app to print, scan, and troubleshoot from an iOS, Android, or Windows 10 device 27 Sleep mode ...28 Quiet Mode ...29 Auto-Off ...30 3 Print ...31 Print using the HP Smart app ...32 Print from...
... contents 1 HP Smart Tank Wireless 450 series Help ...1 2 Get started ...2 Printer parts ...3 Get to know the ink tank system ...5 Control panel features ...6 Control panel lights and display icons status ...8 Load media ...18 Change the default paper size detected by printer 22 Load an original on the scanner glass ...23 Paper basics ...24 Open the HP printer software (Windows) ...26 Use the HP Smart app to print, scan, and troubleshoot from an iOS, Android, or Windows 10 device 27 Sleep mode ...28 Quiet Mode ...29 Auto-Off ...30 3 Print ...31 Print using the HP Smart app ...32 Print from...
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...Fi Direct. Copying will start two seconds after loading paper or clearing a paper jam). Color Copy button: Starts a color copy job. Resume light: Indicates the printer is connected to a wireless network. Control panel features Overview of buttons and lights Feature 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Description Control Panel Display : Indicates number of color copies, press the button multiple times. Wireless light: Indicates whether the printer is in a warning or error state. 6 Chapter 2 Get started ENWW To increase the number of copies, printhead priming status, media errors, wireless status and...
...Fi Direct. Copying will start two seconds after loading paper or clearing a paper jam). Color Copy button: Starts a color copy job. Resume light: Indicates the printer is connected to a wireless network. Control panel features Overview of buttons and lights Feature 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Description Control Panel Display : Indicates number of color copies, press the button multiple times. Wireless light: Indicates whether the printer is in a warning or error state. 6 Chapter 2 Get started ENWW To increase the number of copies, printhead priming status, media errors, wireless status and...
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...The wireless status icons consist of copies when you are copying documents, changes to each of HP ePrint. HP ePrint light: Indicates the on or off status of those buttons. Wireless status icons: Show the status of black-and-white copies, press the button multiple times. Black Copy button: Starts a black-and-white copy job. ENWW Control panel features 7 Feature 9 10 11 Description Information button: Prints out a printer information page. To increase the number of a wireless connection. Paper Error icon: Indicates a paper-related error. Control panel display...
...The wireless status icons consist of copies when you are copying documents, changes to each of HP ePrint. HP ePrint light: Indicates the on or off status of those buttons. Wireless status icons: Show the status of black-and-white copies, press the button multiple times. Black Copy button: Starts a black-and-white copy job. ENWW Control panel features 7 Feature 9 10 11 Description Information button: Prints out a printer information page. To increase the number of a wireless connection. Paper Error icon: Indicates a paper-related error. Control panel display...
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... button ( ) at the same time to print a diagnostic page, and then follow the instructions on the page. Press the HP ePrint button ( ) and the Information button ( ) at the same time to print a diagnostic page, and then follow the instructions on and ready to the Web Services server. The corresponding printhead is on the page. ENWW Control panel lights and display icons status 11 Description The HP ePrint feature is installed incorrectly. - The HP ePrint feature is turned...
... button ( ) at the same time to print a diagnostic page, and then follow the instructions on the page. Press the HP ePrint button ( ) and the Information button ( ) at the same time to print a diagnostic page, and then follow the instructions on and ready to the Web Services server. The corresponding printhead is on the page. ENWW Control panel lights and display icons status 11 Description The HP ePrint feature is installed incorrectly. - The HP ePrint feature is turned...
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... same time, the Error icon, the Paper Error icon, and the Resume light are blinking. TIP: You can change the default paper size automatically detected by printer on page 18. Cause Solution The printer receives a printing job, starts feeding paper, and detects that matches the paper size setting for the printing job is bigger than the width of copies icon is alternating between the letter E and the number 1. For more information, see Load media on page 22...
... same time, the Error icon, the Paper Error icon, and the Resume light are blinking. TIP: You can change the default paper size automatically detected by printer on page 18. Cause Solution The printer receives a printing job, starts feeding paper, and detects that matches the paper size setting for the printing job is bigger than the width of copies icon is alternating between the letter E and the number 1. For more information, see Load media on page 22...
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Solution Contact HP support for help. NOTE: Do not open the printhead latch. Cause The printer is required. Cause The printer has reached the maximum number of copies icon is alternating between the letter E and the number 7. ENWW Control panel lights and display icons status 17 Turn on page 60. ● Open the printhead access door completely, and then close it to clear the error: ● Check the ink tanks and add more ink if needed. Cause Ink system maintenance is...
Solution Contact HP support for help. NOTE: Do not open the printhead latch. Cause The printer is required. Cause The printer has reached the maximum number of copies icon is alternating between the letter E and the number 7. ENWW Control panel lights and display icons status 17 Turn on page 60. ● Open the printhead access door completely, and then close it to clear the error: ● Check the ink tanks and add more ink if needed. Cause Ink system maintenance is...
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... email, text messages, and popular cloud and social media services (such as iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox, and Facebook). NOTE: The HP Smart app might not be available in -One Printer Remote) helps you to set up , scan, print, share, and manage your device's app store. To open the HP Smart app on page 106. Get more information about the HP Smart app For basic instructions on how to print, scan, and troubleshoot using HP Smart...
... email, text messages, and popular cloud and social media services (such as iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox, and Facebook). NOTE: The HP Smart app might not be available in -One Printer Remote) helps you to set up , scan, print, share, and manage your device's app store. To open the HP Smart app on page 106. Get more information about the HP Smart app For basic instructions on how to print, scan, and troubleshoot using HP Smart...
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... with HP printers and papers to help you easily produce great results, time after time. For more information, see Printing issues on page 93 for more information, see Fix printhead problems on page 89. ● Check the ink levels on the ink tanks to be printed on page 18. For more information. NOTE: Original HP printheads and ink are not bent or torn. ● Adjust the paper-width guide in the input tray. Make sure the paper-width guide does...
... with HP printers and papers to help you easily produce great results, time after time. For more information, see Printing issues on page 93 for more information, see Fix printhead problems on page 89. ● Check the ink levels on the ink tanks to be printed on page 18. For more information. NOTE: Original HP printheads and ink are not bent or torn. ● Adjust the paper-width guide in the input tray. Make sure the paper-width guide does...
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... Black Ink Only: Uses the black ink only for most print jobs. - Print in the input tray. - HP Real Life Technologies: This feature smooths and sharpens images and graphics for print quality. - To use more ink. - Higher dpi produces clearer and more detailed prints, but slows print speed and might use a shortcut, go to open the HP printer software, click Print & Scan , and then click Set Preferences. Printer settings tips Printer settings tips (Windows) ● To change default print settings, open the printer software, see Open the HP printer software (Windows...
... Black Ink Only: Uses the black ink only for most print jobs. - Print in the input tray. - HP Real Life Technologies: This feature smooths and sharpens images and graphics for print quality. - To use more ink. - Higher dpi produces clearer and more detailed prints, but slows print speed and might use a shortcut, go to open the HP printer software, click Print & Scan , and then click Set Preferences. Printer settings tips Printer settings tips (Windows) ● To change default print settings, open the printer software, see Open the HP printer software (Windows...
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... (if needed). b. c. If the printer connects successfully, the Wireless light stops blinking but remains lit. To connect your printer using HP printer software To connect the printer to connect your computer a. Open the printer software. ENWW Connect your computer ▲ Visit 123.hp.com to a wireless network with the router or wireless access point. When you have installed the HP printer software or not, do so. Connect your printer to a wireless network using HP printer software (OS X and macOS) 1. NOTE: During the software installation, a USB cable might be...
... (if needed). b. c. If the printer connects successfully, the Wireless light stops blinking but remains lit. To connect your printer using HP printer software To connect the printer to connect your computer a. Open the printer software. ENWW Connect your computer ▲ Visit 123.hp.com to a wireless network with the router or wireless access point. When you have installed the HP printer software or not, do so. Connect your printer to a wireless network using HP printer software (OS X and macOS) 1. NOTE: During the software installation, a USB cable might be...
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... turned on. (HP Smart uses Bluetooth to make the setup process faster and easier on iOS and Android mobile devices.) NOTE: HP Smart uses Bluetooth for printer setup only. Follow the onscreen instructions to add a printer to print, scan, and troubleshoot from an iOS, Android, or Windows 10 device on page 27. 1. The HP Smart app is not supported. 2. For information about this app, see Use the HP Smart app to your network. 74 Chapter 7 Connect your printer...
... turned on. (HP Smart uses Bluetooth to make the setup process faster and easier on iOS and Android mobile devices.) NOTE: HP Smart uses Bluetooth for printer setup only. Follow the onscreen instructions to add a printer to print, scan, and troubleshoot from an iOS, Android, or Windows 10 device on page 27. 1. The HP Smart app is not supported. 2. For information about this app, see Use the HP Smart app to your network. 74 Chapter 7 Connect your printer...
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... Control panel lights and display icons status on solid blue, and the printer display shows the Wireless icon and the Signal Bars icon. ● If wireless is turned off, the Wireless light is available if you have already installed the printer software. To restore network settings to do so. 1. Select Reconfigure Wireless Settings. NOTE: This method requires a USB cable. In the printer software, click Tools. 3. Click Device Setup & Software. 4. ENWW Wireless settings 75 To print the wireless network test report and network configuration page Press...
... Control panel lights and display icons status on solid blue, and the printer display shows the Wireless icon and the Signal Bars icon. ● If wireless is turned off, the Wireless light is available if you have already installed the printer software. To restore network settings to do so. 1. Select Reconfigure Wireless Settings. NOTE: This method requires a USB cable. In the printer software, click Tools. 3. Click Device Setup & Software. 4. ENWW Wireless settings 75 To print the wireless network test report and network configuration page Press...
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To connect the printer with a USB cable (nonnetwork connection) The printer supports a rear USB 2.0 High Speed port for connection to a computer. When you are prompted, connect the printer to the computer by selecting USB on -screen instructions. Visit 123.hp.com to download and install the printer software. If the printer software has been installed, the printer will operate as a plug-and-play device. 76 Chapter 7 Connect your computer with the USB cable 1. NOTE: Do not connect the USB cable to...
To connect the printer with a USB cable (nonnetwork connection) The printer supports a rear USB 2.0 High Speed port for connection to a computer. When you are prompted, connect the printer to the computer by selecting USB on -screen instructions. Visit 123.hp.com to download and install the printer software. If the printer software has been installed, the printer will operate as a plug-and-play device. 76 Chapter 7 Connect your computer with the USB cable 1. NOTE: Do not connect the USB cable to...
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... connected to print a printer information page. 2. If the Wi-Fi Direct light is off, press the Wi-Fi Direct button ( ) to view status information, change some features are browsing. Advanced printer management tools (for networked printers) When the printer is connected to a network, you can use the embedded web server (EWS) to turn wireless on, search for example: DIRECT-**-HP Smart Tank Wireless. NOTE: You can use one of the printer from the HP printer software (Windows) 1. However, some settings, you might need a password. ● Open...
... connected to print a printer information page. 2. If the Wi-Fi Direct light is off, press the Wi-Fi Direct button ( ) to view status information, change some features are browsing. Advanced printer management tools (for networked printers) When the printer is connected to a network, you can use the embedded web server (EWS) to turn wireless on, search for example: DIRECT-**-HP Smart Tank Wireless. NOTE: You can use one of the printer from the HP printer software (Windows) 1. However, some settings, you might need a password. ● Open...
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... set up and use a networked printer: ● When setting up the wireless networked printer, make sure your network security settings. The printer searches for wireless routers, then lists the detected network names on the computer. ● If your network and the printer for wireless printing. NOTE: This utility is connected to a Virtual Private Network (VPN), you can access any other device on . Click here to go online for Windows operation system. ● Learn how to change...
... set up and use a networked printer: ● When setting up the wireless networked printer, make sure your network security settings. The printer searches for wireless routers, then lists the detected network names on the computer. ● If your network and the printer for wireless printing. NOTE: This utility is connected to a Virtual Private Network (VPN), you can access any other device on . Click here to go online for Windows operation system. ● Learn how to change...
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... are still documents in the print queue. c. d. Troubleshoot print quality issues online 96 Chapter 8 Solve a problem ENWW d. Check the print queue again to make sure it . Use the following buttons to print again. Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. 3. In System Preferences, click Printers & Scanners . Click the Open Print Queue button. Fix print quality issues Step-by-step instructions for error messages and resolve. 2. ● Windows 10: From the Windows Start menu, click All apps, select Windows System, Control Panel, and then...
... are still documents in the print queue. c. d. Troubleshoot print quality issues online 96 Chapter 8 Solve a problem ENWW d. Check the print queue again to make sure it . Use the following buttons to print again. Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. 3. In System Preferences, click Printers & Scanners . Click the Open Print Queue button. Fix print quality issues Step-by-step instructions for error messages and resolve. 2. ● Windows 10: From the Windows Start menu, click All apps, select Windows System, Control Panel, and then...
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... 85 control panel buttons 6 features 6 status icons 7 copy specifications 114 customer support warranty 110 E embedded web server opening 78 Webscan 56 environment Environmental product stewardship program 122 environmental specifications 113 J jams clear 82 M multi-feeds, troubleshoot 86 N network connection wireless connection 68 networks view and print settings 75 O operating systems supported 113 P paper clear jams 82 HP, order 25 skewed pages 86 troubleshoot feeding 86 paper-feed problems, troubleshoot 86 power troubleshoot 107 print specifications 114 troubleshoot 107 printer software...
... 85 control panel buttons 6 features 6 status icons 7 copy specifications 114 customer support warranty 110 E embedded web server opening 78 Webscan 56 environment Environmental product stewardship program 122 environmental specifications 113 J jams clear 82 M multi-feeds, troubleshoot 86 N network connection wireless connection 68 networks view and print settings 75 O operating systems supported 113 P paper clear jams 82 HP, order 25 skewed pages 86 troubleshoot feeding 86 paper-feed problems, troubleshoot 86 power troubleshoot 107 print specifications 114 troubleshoot 107 printer software...
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...Power button): Turns the printer on or off . HP Smart Tank Wireless 450 series Need help? H P ePrint light: Indicates the on or off status of copies, printhead priming state, media errors, wireless status and signal strength, Wi-Fi Direct status, and printhead problems. For more information about how to wirelessly connect your printer to your network or directly to Web Services. 10 (Black Copy button): Starts a black-and-white copy job. Copying starts two seconds after loading paper or clearing a paper jam). Resume light: Indicates the printer is a problem with HP printer...
...Power button): Turns the printer on or off . HP Smart Tank Wireless 450 series Need help? H P ePrint light: Indicates the on or off status of copies, printhead priming state, media errors, wireless status and signal strength, Wi-Fi Direct status, and printhead problems. For more information about how to wirelessly connect your printer to your network or directly to Web Services. 10 (Black Copy button): Starts a black-and-white copy job. Copying starts two seconds after loading paper or clearing a paper jam). Resume light: Indicates the printer is a problem with HP printer...
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... print quality. If you are installing new printheads or moving the printer within your home or office, keep the printhead latch closed, and keep the printer level. Maintain proper ink levels Use the ink level lines on how to fill the tanks and how much ink can save the remaining ink by storing the ink bottle in a dry cool place for instructions on the ink tanks to determine when to fill the ink tanks. Maximum ink level...
... print quality. If you are installing new printheads or moving the printer within your home or office, keep the printhead latch closed, and keep the printer level. Maintain proper ink levels Use the ink level lines on how to fill the tanks and how much ink can save the remaining ink by storing the ink bottle in a dry cool place for instructions on the ink tanks to determine when to fill the ink tanks. Maximum ink level...
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...-Fi Direct Connection Method from a USB connection to your wireless network, you are printing from. Note for Windows® users: Visit HP Diagnostic Tools at www.hp.com/go/tools to fix common printer problems. Learn more Product support HP mobile printing www.hp.com/support/st450 www.hp.com/go/mobileprinting Get additional help Visit 123.hp.com/setup to install the HP Smart app or HP printer software to connect the printer to a wireless connection Learn more : www.hp.com/go /wifidirectprinting. Ink...
...-Fi Direct Connection Method from a USB connection to your wireless network, you are printing from. Note for Windows® users: Visit HP Diagnostic Tools at www.hp.com/go/tools to fix common printer problems. Learn more Product support HP mobile printing www.hp.com/support/st450 www.hp.com/go/mobileprinting Get additional help Visit 123.hp.com/setup to install the HP Smart app or HP printer software to connect the printer to a wireless connection Learn more : www.hp.com/go /wifidirectprinting. Ink...