HP Envy 4500 User Manual
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Table of contents 1 HP ENVY 4500 e-All-in-One series Help .......................................................................................................... 1 2 Get to know the HP ENVY 4500 series ............................................................................................................ 3 Printer parts .......................................................................................................................................... 4 Control panel and status lights ............................................................................................................. 5 Wireless settings .................................................................................................................................. 7 Auto-Off ................................................................................................................................................ 8 3 Print ................................................................................................................................................................... 9 HP ePrint ............................................................................................................................................ 10 Print documents ................................................................................................................................. 12 Print photos ........................................................................................................................................ 14 Print Quick Forms ............................................................................................................................... 15 Print envelopes ................................................................................................................................... 16 Print with HP wireless direct ............................................................................................................... 17 Print using the maximum dpi .............................................................................................................. 19 Tips for print success ......................................................................................................................... 20 4 Paper basics ................................................................................................................................................... 23 Recommended papers for printing ..................................................................................................... 24 Load media ......................................................................................................................................... 26 Order HP Paper Supplies ................................................................................................................... 31 5 Copy and scan ................................................................................................................................................ 33 Copy documents ................................................................................................................................ 34 Scan to a computer ............................................................................................................................ 36 Tips for copy success ......................................................................................................................... 38 Tips for scan success ......................................................................................................................... 39 6 Work with cartridges ....................................................................................................................................... 41 Check the estimated ink levels ........................................................................................................... 42 ENWWiii
Order ink supplies .............................................................................................................................. 43 Choose right ink cartridges ................................................................................................................. 44 Replace the cartridges ....................................................................................................................... 45 Use single-cartridge mode ................................................................................................................. 47 Cartridge warranty information ........................................................................................................... 48 Tips for working with cartridges .......................................................................................................... 49 7 Connectivity .................................................................................................................................................... 51 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS – requires WPS router) ........................................................................ 52 Traditional wireless connection (requires router) ............................................................................... 53 USB connection (non-network connection) ........................................................................................ 54 Change from a USB connection to a wireless network ...................................................................... 55 Connect wirelessly to the printer without a router .............................................................................. 56 Tips for setting up and using a networked printer .............................................................................. 57 Advanced printer management tools (for networked printers) ........................................................... 58 8 Solve a problem .............................................................................................................................................. 61 Improve print quality ........................................................................................................................... 62 Clear a paper jam ............................................................................................................................... 66 Unable to print .................................................................................................................................... 70 Clear the print carriage ....................................................................................................................... 74 Prepare paper trays ............................................................................................................................ 75 Resolve copy and scan issues ........................................................................................................... 76 Printer failure ...................................................................................................................................... 77 Resolve ink cartridge problem ............................................................................................................ 78 Ink cartridge problem .......................................................................................................................... 80 Older generation cartridges ................................................................................................................ 81 Networking ......................................................................................................................................... 82 HP support ......................................................................................................................................... 83 Appendix A Technical information ..................................................................................................................... 85 Hewlett-Packard Company notices .................................................................................................... 86 Anonymous usage information storage .............................................................................................. 87 Specifications ..................................................................................................................................... 88 Environmental product stewardship program ..................................................................................... 92 Regulatory notices .............................................................................................................................. 96 Index ................................................................................................................................................................. 103 ivENWW
1 HP ENVY 4500 e-All-in-One series Help Learn how to use your HP ENVY 4500 series ●Printer parts on page 4 ●Control panel and status lights on page 5 ●Load media on page 26 ●Print on page 9 ●Copy documents on page 34 ●Scan to a computer on page 36 ●Replace the cartridges on page 45 ●Clear a paper jam on page 66 ●Check the estimated ink levels on page 42 ENWW1
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2 Get to know the HP ENVY 4500 series ●Printer parts ●Control panel and status lights ●Wireless settings ●Auto-Off ENWW3
Printer parts ●Front and top views of the HP ENVY 4500 series 1Lid 2Lid-backing 3Scanner glass 4Cartridge access door 5Cleanout 6Cartridge access area 7Printer display 8Control panel 9Paper tray 10Paper tray extender (also referred to as the tray extender) 11Paper-width guides ●Rear view of the HP ENVY 4500 series 12Power connection 13USB port 4 Chapter 2 Get to know the HP ENVY 4500 series ENWW
Control panel and status lights Figure 2-1 Control panel features FeatureDescription 1On button: Turns the printer on or off. 2home: Returns to the Home screen, the screen that is displayed when you first turn on theprinter. 3Up button: Use this button to navigate menus and select number of copies. 4Wireless status light: Blue light indicates wireless connection. 5Wireless button: Press the button to view wireless status and menu options. Press and hold down the button until light blinks to start Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) push button mode. 6ePrint button: Press the button to display the Web Services Settings menu where you can view printer's email address and make ePrint settings. 7Back: Returns to the previous screen. 8Selection button: Contextual button that changes depending on what is displayed on theprinter display. 9OK: Confirms the current selection. 10Down button: Use this button to navigate menus and select number of copies. 11Help: On the Home screen, shows all Help topics. On another screen, shows information or animation on the display to assist in the current operation. Figure 2-2 On button light Light behavior Solution Off The printer is powered off. Dimmed Indicates the printer is in Sleep mode. The printer automatically enters Sleep mode after 5 minutes of inactivity. Fast blinking Error has occurred. Refer to the messages on the printer display. Pulsing Indicates that the printer is initializing or is being shut down. On The printer is printing, scanning, copying, or is on and ready to print. ENWW Control panel and status lights 5
Figure 2-3 Wireless status light Light behavior Solution Off Wireless is off. Press the Wireless button to access wireless menu on the printer display. Use the wireless menu to enable wireless printing. Slow blinking Wireless is connecting or is on but not connected to a network. If the connection cannot be established, make sure the printer is within the range of wireless signal. Fast blinking Wireless error has occurred. Refer to the messages on the printer display. On Wireless connection has been established and you can print. 6 Chapter 2 Get to know the HP ENVY 4500 series ENWW