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HP Deskjet F4500 All-in-One series
1 How Do I?..................................................................................................................................3 2 Finish setting up the HP All-in-One Wireless Connection using a WPS enabled router.....................................................................5 Traditional Wireless Connection.................................................................................................7 USB Connection...................................................................
Regulatory wireless statements................................................................................................69 Index..............................................................................................................................................
How Do I? Learn how to use your HP All-in-One • • • • • “Wireless Connection using a WPS enabled router” on page 5 “Copy text or mixed documents” on page 33 “Scan to a computer” on page 31 “Load media” on page 27 “Replace the cartridges” on page 39 How Do I? 1 How Do I? 3
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2 Finish setting up the HP All-inOne • • • • Wireless Connection using a WPS enabled router Traditional Wireless Connection USB Connection Install the software for a network connection Wireless Connection using a WPS enabled router To connect the HP All-in-One to a wireless network using WiFi Protected Setup (WPS), you will need the following: A wireless 802.11 network that includes a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point.
Chapter 2 b. Print WPS PIN. Press and hold the Scan button for two seconds. Wireless test starts. Wireless test report and Network Configuration report are printed automatically. c. Set up wireless connection. Press and hold the Wireless button for two seconds. Enter the PIN on a computer for the router. The Wireless icon and signal strength bar appear solid on successful configuration of the wireless network. d.
c. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings. d. On the Settings page, click Network Configuration. The embedded web server window opens. e. Click Settings. f. In the Preferences area, click International. g. Select the desired language, and then click Apply. Traditional Wireless Connection To connect the HP All-in-One to an integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network, you will need the following: To connect the product 1. Insert the product Software CD in the computer CD-ROM drive. 2.
Chapter 2 To enable printer sharing on a Windows computer ▲ Refer to the user guide that came with your computer or see the Windows onscreen Help. Install the software for a network connection Use this section to install the HP Photosmart software on a computer connected to a network. Before you install the software, make sure you have connected the HP All-inOne to a network.
3 Get to know the HP All-in-One • • Printer parts Control panel features Printer parts 1 Control panel 2 Cartridge door 3 Paper-width guide for paper tray 4 Paper tray 5 Paper tray extender (also referred to as the tray extender) 6 Paper stop 7 Carriage 8 Glass 9 Lid backing 10 Rear access door 11 Rear USB port 12 Power connection (Use only with the power adapter supplied by HP.
Chapter 3 Control panel features Wi re l e s s Get to know the HP All-in-One 10 1 On: Turns the product on or off. When the product is off, a minimal amount of power is still used. To completely remove power, turn off the product, then unplug the power cord. 2 Cancel: Stops the current operation. 3 Scan: Starts a scan of an original placed on the glass. Press and hold for two seconds to begin wireless test.
4 Print Choose a print job to continue. Print “Print documents” on page 11 “Print photos” on page 12 “Print envelopes” on page 14 “Print on specialty media” on page 15 “Print a Web page” on page 21 Related topics • “Load media” on page 27 • “Recommended papers for printing” on page 25 Print documents Most print settings are automatically handled by the software application.
Chapter 4 5. Select the appropriate options for your print job by using the features available in the Advanced, Printing Shortcuts, Features, and Color tabs. TIP: You can easily select the appropriate options for your print job by choosing one of the predefined print tasks on the Printing Shortcuts tab. Click a type of print task in the Printing Shortcuts list. The default settings for that type of print task are set and summarized on the Printing Shortcuts tab.
7. In the Resizing Options area, click the appropriate paper size from the Size list. If the paper size and paper type are not compatible, the product software displays an alert and allows you to select a different type or size. 8. In the Basic Options area, select a high print quality, such as Best, from the Print Quality drop-down list. 9. Click OK to return to the Properties dialog box. 10.
Chapter 4 9. Select the Borderless printing check box if it is not already checked. If the borderless paper size and paper type are not compatible, the product software displays an alert and allows you to select a different type or size. 10. Click OK, and then click Print or OK in the Print dialog box. NOTE: Do not leave unused photo paper in the input tray. The paper might start to curl, which could reduce the quality of your printout. Photo paper should be flat before printing.
6. Click the Features tab, and then select the following print settings: • Paper Type: Plain paper • Size: An appropriate envelope size 7. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK. Print Related topics • “Load media” on page 27 • “View the print resolution” on page 23 • “Use printing shortcuts” on page 23 • “Set the default print settings” on page 24 • “Stop the current job” on page 59 Print on specialty media Print transparencies 1. Slide the paper guide all the way to the left.
Chapter 4 3. Push the cards into the printer until they stop. 4. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the cards. Print 5. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 6. Click the Features tab, and then specify the following print settings: • Paper Type: Click More, click Specialty Papers, and then select an appropriate card type. • Print Quality: Normal or Best • Size: An appropriate card size 7. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK. Print labels 1.
8. In the Printing Shortcuts list, click General Everyday Printing, and then specify the following print settings: • Paper Type: Plain Paper • Paper Size: An appropriate paper size 9. Click OK. Print Print brochures 1. Slide the paper guide all the way to the left. 2. Place the paper in the right side of the tray. The side to be printed on should face down. 3. Push the paper into the printer until it stops. 4. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper. 5.
Chapter 4 Print 6. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 7. Click the Features tab, and then specify the following print settings: • Print Quality: Normal • Paper Type: Click More, and then select an appropriate card type. • Size: An appropriate card size 8. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK. Print booklets 1. Slide the paper guide all the way to the left. 2. Place plain paper in the right side of the tray. The side to be printed on should face down. 3.
Print 11. Click Continue to finish printing the booklet. Print posters 1. Slide the paper guide all the way to the left. 2. Place plain paper in the right side of the tray. The side to be printed on should face down. 3. Push the paper into the printer until it stops. 4. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper. 5. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 6.
Chapter 4 Print 11. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK. Print iron-on transfers 1. Slide the paper guide all the way to the left. 2. Place the iron-on transfer paper in the right side of the tray. The side to be printed on should face down. 3. Push the paper into the printer until it stops. 4. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper. 5. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
6. Click the Features tab, and then specify the following print settings: • Print Quality: Normal or Best • Paper Type: Click More, click Specialty Papers, and then click Other specialty paper. • Size: An appropriate paper size 7. Click the Advanced tab. 8. Click Printer Features, and then set Mirror Image to On. Print NOTE: Some iron-on transfer software programs do not require you to print a mirror image. 9. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK.
Chapter 4 Related topics • “Recommended papers for printing” on page 25 • “Load media” on page 27 • “View the print resolution” on page 23 • “Use printing shortcuts” on page 23 • “Set the default print settings” on page 24 • “Stop the current job” on page 59 Print using the maximum dpi Print Use maximum dpi mode to print high-quality, sharp images. To get the most benefit from maximum dpi mode, use it to print high-quality images such as digital photographs.
View the print resolution To view the print resolution 1. On the File menu in your software application, click Print. 2. Make sure the product is the selected printer. 3. Click the button that opens the Properties dialog box. Depending on your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 4. Click the Features tab. 5. In the Paper Type drop-down list, select the type of paper that you have loaded. 6.
Chapter 4 3. Click the button that opens the Properties dialog box. Depending on your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 4. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 5. In the Printing Shortcuts list, click a printing shortcut. The print settings for the selected printing shortcut are displayed. 6. Change the print settings to those you want in the new printing shortcut. 7.
5 Paper basics You can load many different types and sizes of paper in the HP All-in-One, including letter or A4 paper, photo paper, transparencies, and envelopes. This section contains the following topics: • • “Recommended papers for printing” on page 25 “Load media” on page 27 Recommended papers for printing If you want the best print quality, HP recommends using HP papers that are specifically designed for the type of project you are printing.
Chapter 5 paper. It features ColorLok Technology for less smearing, bolder blacks, and vivid colors. It is acid-free for longer lasting documents. HP Office Paper HP Office Paper is a high-quality multifunction paper. It is suitable for copies, drafts, memos, and other everyday documents. It features ColorLok Technology for less smearing, bolder blacks, and vivid colors. It is acid-free for longer lasting documents.
Load media 1. Select a paper size to continue. b. Load paper. Insert stack of photo or other paper into paper tray with short edge forward and print side down. Slide stack of paper forward until it stops. NOTE: If the photo paper you are using has perforated tabs, load photo paper so that tabs are closest to you. Slide paper-width guide to the right until it stops at edge of paper. Load full-size paper a. Prepare tray Slide paper-width guide to the left.
Chapter 5 b. Load paper. Insert stack of paper into paper tray with short edge forward and print side down. Paper basics Slide stack of paper forward until it stops. Slide paper-width guide to the right until it stops at edge of paper. Load envelopes a. Prepare tray Slide paper-width guide to the left.
Paper basics Remove all paper from the paper tray. b. Load envelopes. Insert one or more envelopes into far-right side of the paper tray, with envelope flaps on left and facing up. Slide stack of envelopes forward until it stops. Slide paper-width guide to the right against stack of envelopes until it stops. 2. View the animation for this topic.
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6 Scan • Scan to a computer Scan to a computer 1. Do the following: Single page scan a. Load original. Lift lid on product. Scan Load original print side down on right front corner of glass. Close lid.
Chapter 6 b. Start scan. Press Scan. c. Preview and accept. Preview the scanned image and accept. 2. View the animation for this topic.
7 Copy “Copy text or mixed documents” on page 33 Copy text or mixed documents 1. Click a copy type to continue. Black and White Copy a. Load paper. Load full-size paper in the paper tray. b. Load original. Lift lid on product. Copy Load original print side down on right front corner of glass.
Chapter 7 Close lid. c. Select paper type. Press Paper Selection to select the paper type. d. Start copy. Press Start Copy Black. Press multiple times to increase the number of copies. Color Copy a. Load paper. Load full-size paper in the paper tray. b. Load original. Lift lid on product.
Load original print side down on right front corner of glass. Close lid. c. Select paper type. Press Paper Selection to select the paper type. d. Start copy. Press Start Copy Color. Press multiple times to increase the number of copies. 2. View the animation for this topic. Related topics • “Set the copy paper type” on page 35 • “Stop the current job” on page 59 Set the copy paper type Set the copy paper type Copy You can set the paper type for copying to Plain, Photo (Large), or Photo (Small).
Chapter 7 NOTE: Copies made on plain paper are automatically made using Normal quality. Copies made on photo paper are automatically made using Best quality. Refer to the following table to determine which paper type setting to choose based on the paper loaded in the paper tray.
Work with cartridges • • • • • Check the estimated ink levels Order ink supplies Automatically clean print cartridges Replace the cartridges Cartridge warranty information Work with cartridges 8 Check the estimated ink levels You can easily check the ink supply level to determine how soon you might need to replace a cartridge. The ink supply level shows an estimate of the amount of ink remaining in the cartridges.
Chapter 8 Find the cartridge number 1. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to Print Settings, and then click Printer Toolbox. Work with cartridges NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the Print Properties dialog box. In the Print Properties dialog box, click the Features tab, and then click the Printer Services button. The Printer Toolbox appears. 2. Click the Estimated Ink Level tab. The estimated ink levels for the print cartridges appear.
If the print cartridges are not low on ink, clean the print cartridges automatically. To clean the print cartridges 1. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings. In the Print Settings area, click Printer Toolbox. 2. Click Clean the Print Cartridges. 3. Click Clean, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Replace the cartridges To replace the cartridges 1. Check power 2. Load paper ▲ Load full-size paper in the paper tray. 3. Remove cartridge. a. Open cartridge door.
Chapter 8 4. Insert new cartridge. a. Remove cartridge from packaging. Work with cartridges b. Remove plastic tape using pink pull tab. c. Line up colored shaped icons, then slide cartridge into slot until it clicks into place. d. Close cartridge door.
Work with cartridges 5. Align cartridges. 6. View the animation for this topic. Related topics • “Choose the right cartridges” on page 38 • “Order ink supplies” on page 37 Cartridge warranty information The HP cartridge warranty is applicable when the product is used in its designated HP printing device. This warranty does not cover HP ink products that have been refilled, remanufactured, refurbished, misused, or tampered with.
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9 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 have a problem, follow these steps: 1. Check the documentation that came with the product. 2. Visit the HP online support Web site at www.hp.com/support. HP online support is available to all HP customers.
Chapter 9 Placing a call Call HP support while you are in front of the computer and the product.
CAUTION: Do not connect the USB cable to the computer until prompted by the software installation screen. This section contains the following topics: • • • • The product will not turn on After setting up the product, it does not print The registration screen does not appear Uninstall and reinstall the software The product will not turn on Try the following solutions to resolve the issue. Solutions are listed in order, with the most likely solution first.
Chapter 9 Solution 2: Press the On button more slowly Solution: The product might not respond if you press the On button too quickly. Press the On button once. It might take a few minutes for the product to turn on. If you press the On button again during this time, you might turn the product off. CAUTION: If the product still does not turn on, it might have a mechanical failure. Unplug the product from the power outlet. Contact HP support for service. Go to: www.hp.com/support.
The registration screen does not appear Solution: You can access the registration (Sign up now) screen from the Windows taskbar by clicking Start, pointing to Programs or All Programs, HP, Deskjet F4500 All-in-One series, and then clicking Product Registration. Cause: The registration screen did not launch automatically.
Chapter 9 Solve a problem Print troubleshooting Try the following solutions to resolve the issue. Solutions are listed in order, with the most likely solution first. If the first solution does not solve the problem, continue trying the remaining solutions until the issue is resolved. • • • • • Check cartridges Check paper Check product Check printer settings Reset the product Check cartridges Try the following solutions.
NOTE: HP cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-HP supplies. Product service or repairs required as a result of using a non-HP supply will not be covered under warranty. If you believe you purchased genuine HP ink cartridges, go to: www.hp.com/go/anticounterfeit Cause: Non-HP ink cartridges were being used. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Solution 2: Check the ink levels Solution: Check the estimated ink levels in the cartridges.
Chapter 9 Check product Try the following solutions. • • Solution 1: Align the print cartridges Solution 2: Automatically clean the print cartridges. Solution 1: Align the print cartridges Solution: Aligning the print cartridges can help ensure high-quality output. To align the print cartridges from the HP Photosmart Software 1. Load letter or A4 unused plain white paper into the paper tray. 2. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings. 3. In the Print Settings area, click Printer Toolbox.
• • • 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 NOTE: On some computer screens, colors might appear differently than they do when printed on paper. In this case, there is nothing wrong with the product, print settings, or ink cartridges. No further troubleshooting is required. Cause: The print settings were set incorrectly. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Chapter 9 Make sure the margin settings for the document do not exceed the printable area of the product. To check your margin settings 1. Preview your print job before sending it to the product. In most software applications, click the File menu, and then click Print Preview. 2. Check the margins. The product uses the margins you have set in your software application, as long as they are greater than the minimum margins the product supports.
Cause: If you used the Text image type to scan text that you planned to edit, the scanner might not have recognized color text. The Text image type scans at 300 x 300 dpi, in black and white. If you scanned an original that has graphics or artwork surrounding the text, the scanner might not have recognized the text. Text format is incorrect Solution: Some applications cannot handle framed text formatting. Framed text is one of the scan document settings in the software.
Chapter 9 Parts of the original do not appear or are cut off Try the following solutions to resolve the issue. Solutions are listed in order, with the most likely solution first. If the first solution does not solve the problem, continue trying the remaining solutions until the issue is resolved.
Cause: The original was placed incorrectly on the glass. Solution 2: Check the ink levels in the print cartridges Solution: Check the estimated ink levels remaining in the print cartridges. NOTE: Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for planning purposes only. When you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to avoid possible printing delays. You do not need to replace the print cartridges until print quality becomes unacceptable.
Chapter 9 On light Attention light Ink level indicator light Description Solution Off Off Off The product is turned off. Press the On button to turn the product on. On Fast blinking Both fast blinking The tape was not removed from one or both print cartridges. Remove the print cartridge, remove tape, and reinsert the print cartridge. On Fast blinking Current ink levels The product is out of paper. Load paper and press any button to resume. The product has a paper jam.
(continued) Attention light Ink level indicator light Description Solution cartridge light Off The black print cartridge has been removed. quality is no longer acceptable. Black print cartridge light On Replace the black print cartridge, or print in inkbackup mode with the tricolor print cartridge. For more information, see “Printing in ink-backup mode” on page 58. Blinking Off Current ink levels Product is processing print, scan, copy or maintenance job such as alignment.
Chapter 9 Wireless indicator light (continued) Wireless button light Description Solution The product cannot connect to a wireless network. 1. No wireless signal available but wireless radio on the product is turned on. 2. The product is searching for available wireless networks. Wait for product to connect to an access point. Wi r e l e s s Blinking Blinking Check if the wireless router or access point is turned on. Move the product closer to the wireless router or access point.
10 Stop the current job Stop the current job To stop a print job from the HP All-in-One ▲ Press Cancel on the control panel. If the print job does not stop, press Cancel again. It can take a few moments for printing to be cancelled.
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11 Technical information The technical specifications and international regulatory information for the HP All-in-One are provided in this section. For additional specifications, see the printed documentation that came with the HP All-in-One.
Chapter 11 Paper size For a complete list of supported media sizes, see the printer software.
• Eco-Tips • Paper use • Plastics • Material safety data sheets • Recycling program • HP inkjet supplies recycling program • Power consumption • Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union • Chemical Substances Eco-Tips HP is committed to helping customers reduce their environmental footprint. HP has provided the Eco-Tips below to help you focus on ways to assess and reduce the impact of your printing choices.
Chapter 11 Power consumption Hewlett-Packard printing and imaging equipment marked with the ENERGY STAR® logo is qualified to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR specifications for imaging equipment. The following mark will appear on ENERGY STAR qualified imaging products: Additional ENERGY STAR qualified imaging product model information is listed at: www.hp.
Dansk Bortskaffelse af affaldsudstyr for brugere i private husholdninger i EU Dette symbol på produktet eller på dets emballage indikerer, at produktet ikke må bortskaffes sammen med andet husholdningsaffald. I stedet er det dit ansvar at bortskaffe affaldsudstyr ved at aflevere det på dertil beregnede indsamlingssteder med henblik på genbrug af elektrisk og elektronisk affaldsudstyr.
Chapter 11 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the Council). A chemical information report for this product can be found at: www.hp.com/go/reach. Regulatory notices The HP All-in-One meets product requirements from regulatory agencies in your country/region.
FCC statement FCC statement The United States Federal Communications Commission (in 47 CFR 15.105) has specified that the following notice be brought to the attention of users of this product. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Chapter 11 Notice to users in Japan about the power cord HP Deskjet F4500 All-in-One series declaration of conformity DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to ISO/IEC 17050-1 and EN 17050-1 Supplier's Name: Supplier's Address: DoC #: SNPRH-0801-01 Rev A Hewlett-Packard Company 20, Jia Feng Road Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone Pudong, Shanghaiˈ PRC 200131 declares, that the product Product Name and Model: HP Deskjet F4500 series Regulatory Model Number: 1) SNPRH-0801-01 Product Options: All Radio Module: RSVL
Regulatory wireless statements This section contains the following regulatory information pertaining to wireless products: • Exposure to radio frequency radiation • Notice to users in Brazil • Notice to users in Canada • European Union regulatory notice • Notice to users in Taiwan Exposure to radio frequency radiation Exposure to radio frequency radiation Caution The radiated output power of this device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits.
Chapter 11 European Union regulatory notice European Union Regulatory Notice Products bearing the CE marking comply with the following EU Directives: • • Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC EMC Directive 2004/108/EC CE compliance of this product is valid only if powered with the correct CE-marked AC adapter provided by HP.
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Index after the support period 44 B blank copy 54 C connection problems HP All-in-One will not turn on 45 copy blank 54 missing information 54 paper types, recommended 35 specifications 62 troubleshooting 53 customer support warranty 44 E environment Environmental product stewardship program 62 environmental specifications 61 error messages 55 I interface card 5, 7 M missing information from copy 54 text from scan 53 N network interface card 5, 7 P paper recommended copy types 35 recommended types 2
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