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Table of 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...
Table of 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...
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... ink and printhead ...58 Ink levels ...59 Refill ink tanks ...60 Order ink supplies ...63 Print with black ink only ...64 Tips for working with ink and printhead ...65 Move printer ...66 7 Connect your printer ...67 Connect your printer to a wireless network with a router 68 Connect wirelessly to the printer without a router 71 Connect your printer by using the HP Smart...
... ink and printhead ...58 Ink levels ...59 Refill ink tanks ...60 Order ink supplies ...63 Print with black ink only ...64 Tips for working with ink and printhead ...65 Move printer ...66 7 Connect your printer ...67 Connect your printer to a wireless network with a router 68 Connect wirelessly to the printer without a router 71 Connect your printer by using the HP Smart...
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1 HP Smart Tank Wireless 450 series Help Learn how to use your printer. ● Get started on page 2 ● Print on page 31 ● Use Web Services on page 42 ● Copy and scan on page 48 ● Manage ink and printhead on page 58 ● Connect your printer on page 67 ● Solve a problem on page 81 ● Technical information on page 111 ENWW 1
1 HP Smart Tank Wireless 450 series Help Learn how to use your printer. ● Get started on page 2 ● Print on page 31 ● Use Web Services on page 42 ● Copy and scan on page 48 ● Manage ink and printhead on page 58 ● Connect your printer on page 67 ● Solve a problem on page 81 ● Technical information on page 111 ENWW 1
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2 Get started ● Printer parts ● Get to know the ink tank system ● Control panel features ● Control panel lights and display icons status ● Load media ● Change the default paper size detected by printer ● Load an original on the scanner glass ● Paper basics ● Open the HP printer software (Windows) ● Use the HP Smart app to print, scan, and troubleshoot from an iOS, Android, or Windows 10 device ● Sleep mode ● Quiet Mode ● Auto-Off 2 Chapter 2 Get started ENWW
2 Get started ● Printer parts ● Get to know the ink tank system ● Control panel features ● Control panel lights and display icons status ● Load media ● Change the default paper size detected by printer ● Load an original on the scanner glass ● Paper basics ● Open the HP printer software (Windows) ● Use the HP Smart app to print, scan, and troubleshoot from an iOS, Android, or Windows 10 device ● Sleep mode ● Quiet Mode ● Auto-Off 2 Chapter 2 Get started ENWW
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Printer parts 1 Paper-width guide 2 Input tray 3 Input tray shield 4 Scanner lid 5 Scanner glass 6 Output tray extender (also referred to as the tray extender) 7 Output tray 8 Front door 9 Ink tank 10 Ink tank caps 11 Ink tank lid 12 Control panel 13 Printhead access door 14 15 ENWW Printheads Printhead latch Printer parts 3
Printer parts 1 Paper-width guide 2 Input tray 3 Input tray shield 4 Scanner lid 5 Scanner glass 6 Output tray extender (also referred to as the tray extender) 7 Output tray 8 Front door 9 Ink tank 10 Ink tank caps 11 Ink tank lid 12 Control panel 13 Printhead access door 14 15 ENWW Printheads Printhead latch Printer parts 3
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... printhead latch unless installing new printheads or moving the printer outside your home or office. Ink tank caps Priming Alignment Ink tank caps are rubber plugs that run between the ink tanks and the printheads. Priming is a process of aligning the printheads to improve print quality.... and alignment icons on the carriage secures the printheads in the print mechanism that apply ink to an individual color: black, cyan, magenta, and yellow. Ink tanks Ink tanks are four ink tanks. There are the components in the carriage. NOTE: After you install new printheads and...
... printhead latch unless installing new printheads or moving the printer outside your home or office. Ink tank caps Priming Alignment Ink tank caps are rubber plugs that run between the ink tanks and the printheads. Priming is a process of aligning the printheads to improve print quality.... and alignment icons on the carriage secures the printheads in the print mechanism that apply ink to an individual color: black, cyan, magenta, and yellow. Ink tanks Ink tanks are four ink tanks. There are the components in the carriage. NOTE: After you install new printheads and...
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...the on -screen message. Control panel lights and display icons status ● Power button light ● Wireless light and icons ● Wi-Fi Direct light and icon ● HP ePrint light ● Printhead icons and Printhead Alert light ● Printhead priming and alignment icons ●...9679; Number of copies icon ● Ink system maintenance Power button light Status On Off Dimmed Blinking Fast blinking Description The printer is open, close it. Wireless light and icons The Wireless light next to the Wireless button ( ) and the wireless status icons on the control panel display ...
...the on -screen message. Control panel lights and display icons status ● Power button light ● Wireless light and icons ● Wi-Fi Direct light and icon ● HP ePrint light ● Printhead icons and Printhead Alert light ● Printhead priming and alignment icons ●...9679; Number of copies icon ● Ink system maintenance Power button light Status On Off Dimmed Blinking Fast blinking Description The printer is open, close it. Wireless light and icons The Wireless light next to the Wireless button ( ) and the wireless status icons on the control panel display ...
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...icons on them , and then reinsert the printheads securely. NOTE: Priming will not block printing, copying, or scanning. Both printheads are using the correct HP printheads for priming ● The Number of copies icon becomes a blinking A. 12 Chapter 2 Get started ENWW Cause One of the following might have set... sure there is no printheads installed in the background and will occur in the printer, install the printheads. - At the same time all ink tanks are filled above the minimum line, and the printhead latch is ready for priming. If both printheads are turned off.
...icons on them , and then reinsert the printheads securely. NOTE: Priming will not block printing, copying, or scanning. Both printheads are using the correct HP printheads for priming ● The Number of copies icon becomes a blinking A. 12 Chapter 2 Get started ENWW Cause One of the following might have set... sure there is no printheads installed in the background and will occur in the printer, install the printheads. - At the same time all ink tanks are filled above the minimum line, and the printhead latch is ready for priming. If both printheads are turned off.
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... 60. ● Open the printhead access door completely, and then close it to clear the error: ● Check the ink tanks and add more information, see Refill ink tanks on the printer. Cause The printer has reached the maximum number of copies icon is in . 4. Turn off the printer.... 2. If the problem persists, contact HP. ● The Number of primes allowed. NOTE: Do not open the printhead latch. Solution Contact HP support for help...
... 60. ● Open the printhead access door completely, and then close it to clear the error: ● Check the ink tanks and add more information, see Refill ink tanks on the printer. Cause The printer has reached the maximum number of copies icon is in . 4. Turn off the printer.... 2. If the problem persists, contact HP. ● The Number of primes allowed. NOTE: Do not open the printhead latch. Solution Contact HP support for help...
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... types before buying large quantities. It is acid-free for longer lasting documents. ● HP Photo Value Packs HP Photo Value Packs conveniently package original HP ink cartridges and HP Advanced Photo Paper to test a variety of printing affordable, lab-quality photos with your country.../region, some of office paper. HP recommends plain papers with professional quality and durability. ● HP Advanced Photo Paper This ...
... types before buying large quantities. It is acid-free for longer lasting documents. ● HP Photo Value Packs HP Photo Value Packs conveniently package original HP ink cartridges and HP Advanced Photo Paper to test a variety of printing affordable, lab-quality photos with your country.../region, some of office paper. HP recommends plain papers with professional quality and durability. ● HP Advanced Photo Paper This ...
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... documents that look and feel more substantial than ordinary plain papers. HP recommends plain papers with the ColorLok logo in English only. Original HP inks and HP Advanced Photo Paper have been designed to www.hp.com . Everyday printing All the papers listed for everyday printing feature... ColorLok Technology for optimum print quality. To order HP papers and other everyday documents. Look for...
... documents that look and feel more substantial than ordinary plain papers. HP recommends plain papers with the ColorLok logo in English only. Original HP inks and HP Advanced Photo Paper have been designed to www.hp.com . Everyday printing All the papers listed for everyday printing feature... ColorLok Technology for optimum print quality. To order HP papers and other everyday documents. Look for...
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... printheads correctly. Tips for print success ● Printhead and ink tips ● Paper loading tips ● Printer settings tips To print successfully, the HP printheads should be functioning properly, the ink tanks should be filled with HP printers and papers to help you easily produce great results, ...time after time. All of using a non-HP supply will not be in the input tray. For...
... printheads correctly. Tips for print success ● Printhead and ink tips ● Paper loading tips ● Printer settings tips To print successfully, the HP printheads should be functioning properly, the ink tanks should be filled with HP printers and papers to help you easily produce great results, ...time after time. All of using a non-HP supply will not be in the input tray. For...
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...you loaded in the input tray. - Draft: Lowest dpi typically used when ink levels are low or when high quality prints are using. ● To understand color or black and white settings: - HP Real Life Technologies: This feature smooths and sharpens images and graphics for print ...quality. - High Quality Grayscale: Uses ink from all the options with a single click. To delete a printing shortcut, select it...
...you loaded in the input tray. - Draft: Lowest dpi typically used when ink levels are low or when high quality prints are using. ● To understand color or black and white settings: - HP Real Life Technologies: This feature smooths and sharpens images and graphics for print ...quality. - High Quality Grayscale: Uses ink from all the options with a single click. To delete a printing shortcut, select it...
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... is from the Color pop-up menu and select the appropriate paper type and quality. ● To print a black and white document using only black ink, choose the Paper Type/Quality from the popup menu and choose Grayscale from left . - Print on Both Sides Manually: Manually flip the pages after folded...
... is from the Color pop-up menu and select the appropriate paper type and quality. ● To print a black and white document using only black ink, choose the Paper Type/Quality from the popup menu and choose Grayscale from left . - Print on Both Sides Manually: Manually flip the pages after folded...
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6 Manage ink and printhead This section contains the following topics: ● Ink levels ● Refill ink tanks ● Order ink supplies ● Print with black ink only ● Tips for working with ink and printhead ● Move printer 58 Chapter 6 Manage ink and printhead ENWW
6 Manage ink and printhead This section contains the following topics: ● Ink levels ● Refill ink tanks ● Order ink supplies ● Print with black ink only ● Tips for working with ink and printhead ● Move printer 58 Chapter 6 Manage ink and printhead ENWW
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... line during daily printing, refill that . ENWW Ink levels 59 The ink level in each tank will not be a little bit below the minimum line may cause ink leakage. When you first fill the tanks. Printing with correct ink. Match the color of filling the ink tanks improperly and/or using non-HP ink will be covered under warranty. Any...
... line during daily printing, refill that . ENWW Ink levels 59 The ink level in each tank will not be a little bit below the minimum line may cause ink leakage. When you first fill the tanks. Printing with correct ink. Match the color of filling the ink tanks improperly and/or using non-HP ink will be covered under warranty. Any...
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Remove the cap of the ink tank you plan to remove the cap of the ink bottle, remove the seal from the bottle, install the cap back onto the bottle, and then pull open the top part of the cap. 60 Chapter 6 Manage ink and printhead ENWW Twist to refill. 3. Lift the ink tank lid. 2. Refill ink tanks To refill the ink tanks 1.
Remove the cap of the ink tank you plan to remove the cap of the ink bottle, remove the seal from the bottle, install the cap back onto the bottle, and then pull open the top part of the cap. 60 Chapter 6 Manage ink and printhead ENWW Twist to refill. 3. Lift the ink tank lid. 2. Refill ink tanks To refill the ink tanks 1.
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... refill other ink tanks. 7. 4. CAUTION: You should not squeeze the ink bottle during this process. Repeat steps 2 to 5 to fill the ink tanks. Close the ink tank cap securely. 6. ENWW Refill ink tanks 61 If ink doesn't drain immediately, remove and reinsert bottle on tank nozzle and refill the ink tank to the maximum line only. Hold the ink bottle on tank. Close the ink tank lid.
... refill other ink tanks. 7. 4. CAUTION: You should not squeeze the ink bottle during this process. Repeat steps 2 to 5 to fill the ink tanks. Close the ink tank cap securely. 6. ENWW Refill ink tanks 61 If ink doesn't drain immediately, remove and reinsert bottle on tank nozzle and refill the ink tank to the maximum line only. Hold the ink bottle on tank. Close the ink tank lid.
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● Do not tilt, shake, or squeeze the ink bottle when it is open to prevent ink leaks. ● Store the ink bottles in a cool, dark place. 62 Chapter 6 Manage ink and printhead ENWW
● Do not tilt, shake, or squeeze the ink bottle when it is open to prevent ink leaks. ● Store the ink bottles in a cool, dark place. 62 Chapter 6 Manage ink and printhead ENWW
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... for the printer, go to find the right ink bottles for reference when shopping at a local HP reseller. If it is not supported in your country/region, and then follow the prompts to www.hp.com/buy/supplies . ENWW Order ink supplies 63 If prompted, choose your country/region, ...you may still view supplies information and print a list for your printer. NOTE: Ordering ink bottles online is not available in all countries/regions. ...
... for the printer, go to find the right ink bottles for reference when shopping at a local HP reseller. If it is not supported in your country/region, and then follow the prompts to www.hp.com/buy/supplies . ENWW Order ink supplies 63 If prompted, choose your country/region, ...you may still view supplies information and print a list for your printer. NOTE: Ordering ink bottles online is not available in all countries/regions. ...