HP Deskjet F4500 Support Question
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Hp 4500 Printer Wont Print Black Ink
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Reference Guide - Page 1
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... prompted onscreen by the software!
• Insert the software CD to register at: http://www.register.hp.com
**CCBB775555--9900001144**
CB755-90014
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Black Cartridge 121/121XL Tri-color Cartridge 121/121XL
Printed in -One series
Wireless
Important! Wireless
Start Here
HP Deskjet F4500 All-in [English] © 2009 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
Reference Guide - Page 2
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...the margins of paper.
9 Ink Level lights:
Show approximate ink level information for copying.
6 Start Copy Black:
Starts a black-and-white copy job.
Also displays a warning when the device is still used. To completely ..., a minimal amount of power is out of the selected paper size for each print cartridge. When the HP All-inOne is off . Wireless
3 Scan (USB only):
To use the Scan...
Reference Guide - Page 4
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... different ways, including in the initialization process, which prepares the device and cartridges for printing, and in printhead servicing, which keeps print nozzles clear and ink flowing smoothly. English
Find more information see www.hp.com/go /windows7.
After software installation, click Start > All Programs > HP > Deskjet F4500 series > Readme. In
the Help Viewer, hold down the Home...
User Guide - Page 3
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... to know the HP All-in-One Printer parts...11 Control panel features...12
4 Print Print documents...13 Print photos...14 Print envelopes...16 Print on specialty media...17 Print a Web page......ink levels 39 Order ink supplies...40 Automatically clean print cartridges 41 Replace the cartridges...41 Cartridge warranty information 43
9 Solve a problem HP support...45 Setup troubleshooting...46 Print...
User Guide - Page 9
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... key or WPA Passphrase (if needed).
You can also change the printer's default language, using the HP Solution Center, to print the Network Configuration Page and Network Test Report in the box. Connect the product to a computer. Click Start, and then Programs. b. Click HP Deskjet F4500 All-in the computer CD-ROM drive. 2. e. f. Select the desired...
User Guide - Page 14
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... on or off.
12
Get to know the HP All-in -One
Get to either plain or photo...Changes the paper type setting for copying.
6 Start Copy Black: Starts a black-and-white copy job.
7 Start Copy Color: Starts...device is out of power is on.
12 Wireless button: Turns the wireless radio on or off , a minimal amount of paper.
9 Ink Level Indicator Light: Show ink level information for each print...
User Guide - Page 17
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...Place the photo paper print side down list.
If a borderless image can be printed on the specified size, the Borderless printing check box is the selected printer. 5. This
creates ...gray. • Black Ink Only: uses black ink to print your photo in grayscale. In the Basic Options area, select a high print quality, such as Best, from the Size list.
Print photos
15 Depending on...
User Guide - Page 25
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... with control over what you want and how you want to
include in -One printer will print.
To print a Web page 1. TIP: For best results, select HP Smart Web Printing on the File menu. The Print dialog box appears. 3. Click Print or OK to print high-quality images such as As laid out on screen, Only the selected...
User Guide - Page 29
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... smearing, bolder blacks, and vivid colors. Get sharp, crisp images when you want the best print quality, HP recommends using paper designed for newsletters, reports, and flyers. It is acid-free for report covers, special presentations, brochures, mailers, and calendars. It is a high-quality multifunction paper.
They are printing. HP Everyday Photo Paper Print colorful, everyday...
User Guide - Page 41
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... indicator might need to replace the cartridges until the print quality is unacceptable. For more information, see www.hp.com/go/inkusage. Click the Estimated Ink Level tab. When you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to Print Settings, and then click
Printer Toolbox.
Work with cartridges
8 Work with cartridges
• Check...
User Guide - Page 42
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... may still view supplies information and print a list for the print cartridges appear.
Use the menu at a local HP reseller.
Original HP cartridges are designed and tested with HP printers to find cartridge information and order online by visiting www.hp.com/buy /supplies. Related topics Order ink supplies
40
Work with the HP All-in your product, and...
User Guide - Page 43
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... only when necessary. To clean the print cartridges 1.
Remove cartridge. If the print cartridges are faded or if they contain ink streaks, the print cartridges might be low on ink, clean the print cartridges automatically. In the Print Settings area, click Printer
Toolbox. 2. Check power 2. Open cartridge door. Replace the cartridges
41 In the HP Solution Center, click Settings...
User Guide - Page 47
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... charges apply. 9 Solve a problem
Solve a problem
This section contains the following topics: • HP support • Setup troubleshooting • Print troubleshooting • Scan troubleshooting • Copy troubleshooting • Errors
HP support
• Support process • HP support by phone • Additional warranty options
Support process
If you register the product...
User Guide - Page 52
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... use genuine HP ink cartridges. Solve a problem
Print troubleshooting
Try the following solutions. • Solution 1: Make sure you are using genuine HP ink cartridges • Solution 2: Check the ink levels
Solution 1: Make sure you are using genuine HP ink cartridges Solution: Check to see if your ink cartridges are genuine HP ink cartridges.
Genuine HP ink cartridges are designed...
User Guide - Page 54
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... click Printer Services. NOTE: If you have colored paper loaded in the paper tray and follow the onscreen instructions. To align the print cartridges from the Print Properties dialog box. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings. 3. The product prints a print cartridge alignment sheet. 7.
Load unused plain white paper into the paper tray. 2. Click the Device Services...
User Guide - Page 55
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... nothing wrong with the product, print settings, or ink cartridges.
Solve a problem
Check printer settings
Try the following solutions. • Solution 1: Check the print settings • Solution 2: Verify the paper size setting • Solution 3: Check the printer margins
Solution 1: Check the print settings Solution: Check the print settings. • Check the print settings to see if the...
User Guide - Page 60
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... paper. Both fast blinking
The tape was not removed from one or both print cartridges.
Current ink The front access door or Close the front access
levels
the print cartridge access door or the print cartridge
door is turned off.
The print cartridge might not be supported for use in this product. Errors
This section...
User Guide - Page 61
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... is getting low on the product.
If the problem persists, contact HP Support.
Replace the tri-color print cartridge when print quality is processing print, scan, copy or maintenance job such as alignment. Replace the black print cartridge when print quality is
levels
stalled.
Turn on ink. Solve a problem
(continued) On light On
On
On
Blinking Fast Blinking...
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... error condition based on the wireless indicator flashing on the product. Move the product
available but wireless
closer to a wireless
router or access point
network.
Printing in ink-backup mode
Solution: If you about various status or error conditions. Table 9-1 Wireless indicator light
Wireless button light
Description
Solution
Wireless
On Blinking Blinking...
User Guide - Page 79
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... copy 57
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connection problems HP All-in-One will not ... support 45 print
specifications 66 troubleshooting 50 printer found screen, Windows 8 problems copy 56 error messages 58 print 50 scan 54
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recycle ink cartridges 67
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start copy black 12 color 12
support process 45 system requirements 65
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technical information copy specifications 66 environmental specifications 65 print specifications 66 ...
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