HP Envy 4500 User Manual

							Use single-cartridge mode
Use the single-cartridge mode to operate the HP ENVY 4500 series with only one ink cartridge. The
single-cartridge mode is initiated when an ink cartridge is removed from the ink cartridge carriage.
NOTE:When the HP ENVY 4500 series operates in single-cartridge mode, a message is displayed
on the printer display. If the message is displayed and two ink cartridges are installed in the printer,
verify that the protective piece of plastic tape has been removed from each ink cartridge. When
plastic tape covers the ink cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that the ink cartridge is
installed.
Exit single-cartridge mode
●Install both the black and tri-color cartridges in the HP ENVY 4500 series to exit single-cartridge
mode.
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							Cartridge warranty information
The HP cartridge warranty is applicable when the cartridge is used in its designated HP printing
device. This warranty does not cover HP ink cartridges that have been refilled, remanufactured,
refurbished, misused, or tampered with.
During the warranty period the cartridge is covered as long as the HP ink is not depleted and the end
of warranty date has not been reached. The end of warranty date, in YYYY/MM/DD format, may be
found on the cartridge as indicated:
For a copy of the HP Limited Warranty Statement, see the printed documentation that came with the
printer.
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							Tips for working with cartridges
Use the following tips to work with cartridges:
●To protect the cartridges from drying out, always turn the printer off using the On button, and
wait until the On button light goes out.
●Do not open or untape cartridges until you are ready to install them. Leaving tape on the
cartridges reduces ink evaporation.
●Insert the cartridges into the correct slots. Match the color and icon of each cartridge to the color
and icon for each slot. Make sure the cartridges snap into place.
●Align the printer for best print quality. See Improve print quality on page 62 for more
information.
●When the Estimated Ink Levels screen shows one or both cartridges in a low state, consider
getting replacement cartridges to avoid possible printing delays. You do not need to replace the
cartridges until print quality becomes unacceptable. See Replace the cartridges on page 45 for
more information.
●If you remove a cartridge from the printer for any reason, try to replace it again as soon as
possible. Outside of the printer, if unprotected, cartridges begin to dry out.
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							7 Connectivity
●Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS – requires WPS router)
●Traditional wireless connection (requires router)
●USB connection (non-network connection)
●Change from a USB connection to a wireless network
●Connect wirelessly to the printer without a router
●Tips for setting up and using a networked printer
●Advanced printer management tools (for networked printers)
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							Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS – requires WPS router)
These instructions are for customers who have already setup and installed the printer software. For
first time installation refer to the setup instructions that came with the printer.
To connect the HP ENVY 4500 series to a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you
will need the following:
●A wireless 802.11b/g/n network that includes a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point.
NOTE:The HP ENVY 4500 series only supports connections using 2.4GHz.
●A desktop computer or laptop with either wireless networking support, or a network interface
card (NIC). The computer must be connected to the wireless network that you intend to install
the HP ENVY 4500 series on.
NOTE:If you have a Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) router with a WPS push button, follow the Push
Button method. If you are not certain your router has a push button, follow the Wireless Settings
Menu method.
Push Button (PBC) method
1.Press and hold the Wireless button on the printer until the wireless light starts blinking,
approximately three seconds to start WPS push button mode.
2.Press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button on your router.
NOTE:The printer begins a timer for approximately two minutes while a wireless connection is
established.
PIN method
1.Press the Wireless button on the printer control panel to display the Wireless menu. If the printer
is printing, in an error state, or performing a critical task, wait until the task has been completed
or the error cleared before pressing the Wireless button.
2.Select Settings from the printer display.
3.Select Wi-Fi Protected Setup from the printer display.
4.If you have a Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) router with a WPS push button, select Push Button,
and then follow the on-screen instructions. If your router does not have a push button or you are
not certain if your router has a push button, select PIN, and then follow the on-screen
instructions.
NOTE:The printer begins a timer for approximately four minutes during which the corresponding
button on the networking device needs to be pressed or the router PIN needs to be entered on the
router’s configuration page.
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							Traditional wireless connection (requires router)
To connect the HP ENVY 4500 series to an integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network, you will need
the following:
●A wireless 802.11b/g/n network that includes a wireless router or access point.
NOTE:The HP ENVY 4500 series only supports connections using 2.4GHz.
●A desktop computer or laptop with either wireless networking support, or a network interface
card (NIC). The computer must be connected to the wireless network that you intend to install
the HP ENVY 4500 series on.
●Network name (SSID).
●WEP key or WPA Passphrase (if needed).
To connect the printer
1.Press the Wireless button from the printer control panel, and then select Settings.
2.Scroll to select Wireless Setup Wizard, and then press OK.
3.Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the wireless connection.
4.Insert the printer software CD in the computer CD-ROM drive.
5.Follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer software.
Connect a new printer
If you have not connected the printer to your computer, or you want to connect another new printer of
the same model to your computer, you can use the Connect a new printer function to set up the
connection.
NOTE:Use this method if you have already installed the printer software.
1.Depending on your operating system, do one of the following.
●Windows 8: On the Start screen, right-click an empty area on the screen, click All Apps on
the app bar.
●Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP: From the computer desktop, click Start,
select All Programs, click HP, and then click HP ENVY 4500 series.
2.Select Printer Setup & Software.
3.Select Connect a new printer. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Change network settings
1.Press the Wireless button from the printer control panel, and then select Settings.
2.Scroll to select Advanced Settings.
3.Select the item to be changed from the Advanced Settings menu.
4.Follow the on-screen instructions.
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							USB connection (non-network connection)
The HP ENVY 4500 series supports a rear USB 2.0 High Speed port for connection to a computer.
NOTE:Web services will not be available with a USB direct connection.
To connect the printer with the USB cable
1.Insert the printer software CD in the computer CD-ROM drive.
NOTE:Do not connect the USB cable to the printer until you are prompted to do so.
2.Follow the on-screen instructions. When you are prompted, connect the printer to the computer
by selecting USB on the Connection Options screen.
3.Follow the on-screen instructions.
If the printer software has been installed, the printer will operate as a plug-and-play printer. If the
software has not been installed, insert the CD that came with the printer and follow the on-screen
instructions.
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							Change from a USB connection to a wireless network
If you first setup your printer and installed the software with a USB cable, directly connecting the
printer to your computer, you can easily change to a wireless network connection. You will need a
wireless 802.11b/g/n network that includes a wireless router or access point.
NOTE:The HP ENVY 4500 series only supports connections using 2.4GHz.
Before changing from a USB connection to a wireless network, make sure that:
●The printer is connected to your computer with the USB cable until you are prompted to
disconnect the cable.
●The computer is connected to the wireless network that you intend to install the printer on.
Change from a USB connection to a wireless network
1.Depending on your operating system, do one of the following.
●Windows 8: On the Start screen, right-click an empty area on the screen, click All Apps on
the app bar.
●Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP: From the computer desktop, click Start,
select All Programs, click HP, and then click HP ENVY 4500 series.
2.Select Printer Setup & Software.
3.Select Convert a USB connected printer to wireless. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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							Connect wirelessly to the printer without a router
HP wireless direct allows your Wi-Fi devices such as computers, smart phones, and tablets, to
connect to your printer directly through Wi-Fi, using the process you currently use to connect your Wi-
Fi device to new wireless networks and hotspots. With wireless direct, you can print directly to the
printer wirelessly, without a wireless router, from your Wi-Fi enabled devices.
To connect wirelessly to the printer without a router
1.From the Home screen on the printer display, select Wireless Direct.
2.In the Wireless Direct menu, select Wireless Direct, and then press OK.
3.Using the buttons to the right, select On without Security, and then press OK.
TIP:If you would like to use HP wireless direct with greater security and if the computer or
mobile device supports WPA2 encryption, select the option that will enable security. With
security enabled, only users with the password can connect wirelessly to the printer. Without
enabling security, anyone with a wireless device within the wireless range of the printer can
connect to the printer.
4.Press the button next to Display Name to display the wireless direct name.
5.If you have enabled security, press the button next to Display Password to display the wireless
direct password.
TIP:You can also turn on HP wireless direct from the embedded web server (EWS). For more
information about using the EWS, see To open the embedded Web server on page 58.
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