Hp ENVY 4501 e-All-in-One Printer User Manual

HP ENVY 4500 e-All-in-One series

Figure 2-3 Wireless status lightLight behavior SolutionOff Wireless is off. Press the Wireless button to access wireless menu on the printer display.

Regulatory noticesThe HP ENVY 4500 series meets product requirements from regulatory agencies in your country/region.This section contains the followi

FCC statementNotice to users in KoreaVCCI (Class B) compliance statement for users in JapanNotice to users in Japan about the power cordENWW Regulator

Noise emission statement for GermanyEuropean Union Regulatory NoticeProducts bearing the CE marking comply with the following EU Directives:●Low Volta

The telephone connector (not available for all products) is intended for connection to analoguetelephone networks.Products with wireless LAN devices●S

Declaration of conformityRegulatory wireless statementsThis section contains the following regulatory information pertaining to wireless products:●Exp

Exposure to radio frequency radiationNotice to users in BrazilNotice to users in CanadaENWW Regulatory notices 101

Notice to users in MexicoNotice to users in TaiwanWireless notice to users in Japan102 Appendix A Technical information ENWW

IndexAafter the support period 84Bbuttons, control panel 5Ccontrol panelbuttons 5features 5copyspecifications 89customer supportwarranty 84Eenvironmen

Wireless settingsPress the Wireless button to view wireless status and menu options.●If the printer has an active connection to a wireless network, th

Auto-OffAuto-Off is automatically enabled by default when you turn on the printer. When Auto-Off is enabled,the printer will automatically turn off af

3Print●HP ePrint●Print documents●Print photos●Print Quick Forms●Print envelopes●Print with HP wireless direct●Print using the maximum dpi●Tips for pri

HP ePrintHP ePrint is a free service from HP that allows you to print to your HP ePrint-enabled printer anytime,from any location. It's as simple

To find the printer's email address1. Press the ePrint button on the control panel. You will see the Web Services Settings menu onthe printer dis

Print documentsLoad paper1. Make sure the paper tray is open.2. Slide the paper-width guides all the open.3. Place the paper in the paper tray. The si

3. Click the button that opens the Properties dialog box.Depending on your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Prin

Print photosLoad photo paper1. Make sure the paper tray is open.2. Slide the paper-width guides all the open.3. Remove all paper from the paper tray,

Print Quick FormsUse Quick Forms to print calendars, check lists, games, notebook paper, graph paper, music paper,and games.Print Quick Forms1. Select

Print envelopesYou can load one or more envelopes into the paper tray of the HP ENVY 4500 series. Do not useshiny or embossed envelopes or envelopes t

Print with HP wireless directWith HP wireless direct, you can print wirelessly from a computer, smart phone, tablet, or otherwireless-capable device—w

of wireless networks shown such as HP-Print-**-Envy 4500 series (where ** are the uniquecharacters to identify your printer).If HP wireless direct is

Print using the maximum dpiUse maximum dots per inch (dpi) mode to print high-quality, sharp images on photo paper.Printing in maximum dpi takes longe

Tips for print successTo print successfully, the HP cartridges should be functioning properly with sufficient ink, the papershould be loaded correctly

Notes●Original HP ink cartridges are designed and tested with HP printers and papers to help youeasily produce great results, time after time.NOTE: HP

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4 Paper basics●Recommended papers for printing●Load media●Order HP Paper SuppliesENWW 23

Recommended papers for printingIf you want the best print quality, HP recommends using HP papers that are specifically designed forthe type of project

These papers are glossy-coated or matte-coated on both sides for two-sided use. They are theperfect choice for near-photographic reproductions and bus

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Load mediaSelect a paper size to continue.Load full-size paper1. Lower the paper tray, and then pull out the paper tray and tray extender.2. Slide the

●Adjust the paper-width guides so they fit against both sides of the stack of paper.●Slide the paper tray in.Load small-size paper1. Lower the paper t

2. Slide the paper-width guides outward.3. Load the photo paper.●Insert a stack of photo paper into the paper tray with the short edge forward and the

Load envelopes1. Lower the paper tray, and then pull out the paper tray and tray extender.2. Slide the paper-width guides outward.3. Load the envelope

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Order HP Paper SuppliesThe printer is designed to work well with most types of office media. Use HP media for optimum printquality. Visit the HP websi

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5 Copy and scan●Copy documents●Scan to a computer●Tips for copy success●Tips for scan successENWW 33

Copy documentsThe Copy menu on the printer display allows you to easily select number of copies and color or blackand white for copying on plain paper

●Close lid.3. Select Copy from the Home screen on the printer display to access the copy menu.●If you do not see Copy on the printer display, press th

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Scan to a computerYou can initiate a scan from the control panel of the printer or from your computer. Scan from thecontrol panel if you want to quick

●Close the lid.2. Start the scan.Scan from the printer control panel1. Select Scan from the Home screen on the printer display. If you do not see Scan

Tips for copy success●Load your original print side down on the right front corner of the scanner glass.●Clean the scanner glass and make sure that th

Tips for scan success●Load your original print side down on the right front corner of the scanner glass.●Clean the scanner glass and make sure that th

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6 Work with cartridges●Check the estimated ink levels●Order ink supplies●Choose right ink cartridges●Replace the cartridges●Use single-cartridge mode●

Check the estimated ink levelsYou can easily check the ink supply level to determine how soon you might need to replace acartridge. The ink supply lev

Order ink suppliesBefore ordering cartridges, locate the correct cartridge number.Locate the cartridge number on the printer●The cartridge number is l

Choose right ink cartridgesHP recommends that you use original HP ink cartridges. Original HP ink cartridges are designed andtested with HP printers t

Replace the cartridgesTo replace the cartridges1. Check that power is on.2. Load paper.3. Remove cartridge.a. Open the cartridge access door.Wait for

1 HP ENVY 4500 e-All-in-One series HelpLearn how to use your HP ENVY 4500 series●Printer parts on page 4●Control panel and status lights on page 5●Loa

b. Remove plastic tape using pink pull tab.c. Place new cartridge in slot at an angle under the opened tab, and then squeeze the tabclosed as the cart

Use single-cartridge modeUse the single-cartridge mode to operate the HP ENVY 4500 series with only one ink cartridge. Thesingle-cartridge mode is ini

Cartridge warranty informationThe HP cartridge warranty is applicable when the cartridge is used in its designated HP printingdevice. This warranty do

Tips for working with cartridgesUse the following tips to work with cartridges:●To protect the cartridges from drying out, always turn the printer off

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7 Connectivity●Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS – requires WPS router)●Traditional wireless connection (requires router)●USB connection (non-network connect

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS – requires WPS router)These instructions are for customers who have already setup and installed the printer software. Forfi

Traditional wireless connection (requires router)To connect the HP ENVY 4500 series to an integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network, you will needthe fo

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

Change from a USB connection to a wireless networkIf you first setup your printer and installed the software with a USB cable, directly connecting the

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Connect wirelessly to the printer without a routerHP wireless direct allows your Wi-Fi devices such as computers, smart phones, and tablets, toconnect

Tips for setting up and using a networked printerUse the following tips to set up and use a networked printer:●When the Wireless Setup Wizard on the p

Advanced printer management tools (for networked printers)When the printer is connected to a network, you can use the embedded Web server to view stat

NOTE: Depending on your printer, if you disable cookies, you also disable one or more of thefollowing features:●Starting where you left the applicatio

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8 Solve a problemThis section contains the following topics:●Improve print quality●Clear a paper jam●Unable to print●Clear the print carriage●Prepare

Improve print qualityNOTE: To protect the cartridges from drying out, always turn the printer off using the On button, andwait until the On button lig

f. Load the cartridge alignment sheet print side down on the right front corner of the scannerglass.g. Follow the instructions on the printer display

d. Click Print Diagnostic Information on the Device Reports tab to print a diagnostics page.Review the blue, magenta, yellow, and black boxes on the d

To clean the cartridges from the printer softwarea. Load letter or A4 unused plain white paper into the paper tray.b. Depending on your operating syst

2 Get to know the HP ENVY 4500 series●Printer parts●Control panel and status lights●Wireless settings●Auto-OffENWW 3

Clear a paper jamClear a paper jam from the paper path.To clear a paper jam from paper path1. Open the cartridge access door.2. Remove the cleanout.3.

5. Close the cartridge access door.6. Press the OK button on the control panel to continue the current job.Clear a paper jam from the duplexer.To clea

4. Place the cleanout back.5. Close the cartridge access door.6. Press the OK button on the control panel to continue the current job.Clear a paper ja

3. Close the cartridge access door.4. Press the OK button on the control panel to continue the current job.If the above solutions do not resolve the p

Unable to printIf you're having trouble printing, you can download the HP Print and Scan Doctor, which cantroubleshoot this issue for you automat

●Windows Vista: From the Windows Start menu, click Control Panel, and then clickPrinters.●Windows XP: From the Windows Start menu, click Control Panel

iv. On the General tab, next to Startup type, make sure that Automatic is selected.v. If the service is not already running, under Service status, cli

To check the power connection and reset the printer1. Make sure the power cord is firmly connected to the printer.1 Power connection to the printer2 C

Clear the print carriageRemove any objects, such as paper, that are blocking the print carriage.See Clear a paper jam on page 66 for more information.

Prepare paper traysOpen paper tray▲Paper tray must be open to begin printing.Close cartridge access door▲Cartridge door must be closed to begin printi

Printer parts●Front and top views of the HP ENVY 4500 series1 Lid2 Lid-backing3 Scanner glass4 Cartridge access door5 Cleanout6 Cartridge access area7

Resolve copy and scan issuesHP provides an HP Print and Scan Doctor (Windows only) that can help solve many common “Unableto scan” issues. To get the

Printer failureResolve printer failure.▲Turn the printer off, then on. If that does not resolve the problem, contact HP. Please contact HP support for

Resolve ink cartridge problemFirst try removing and reinserting the cartridges. If this does not work, clean the cartridge contacts. Ifyour problem is

6. On the inside of the printer, locate the contacts in the printhead. The contacts look like a set ofgold-colored bumps positioned to meet the contac

Ink cartridge problemThe ink cartridge is not compatible with your printer. This error can occur if you install an HP InstantInk cartridge into a prin

Older generation cartridgesYou will need to use a newer version of this cartridge. In most cases you can identify a newer versionof the cartridge by l

Networking●Learn how to find your network security settings. Click here to go online for more information.●Learn about the HP Print and Scan Doctor. C

HP support●Register printer●Support process●HP support by phone●Additional warranty optionsRegister printerBy taking just a few quick minutes to regis

Phone support periodOne year of phone support is available in North America, Asia Pacific, and Latin America (includingMexico). To determine the durat

A Technical informationThe technical specifications and international regulatory information for the HP ENVY 4500 series areprovided in this section.F

Control panel and status lightsFigure 2-1 Control panel featuresFeature Description1 On button: Turns the printer on or off.2 home: Returns to the Ho

Hewlett-Packard Company noticesThe information contained herein is subject to change without notice.All rights reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or

Anonymous usage information storageThe HP cartridges used with this printer contain a memory chip that assists in the operation of theprinter. In addi

SpecificationsTechnical specifications for the HP ENVY 4500 series are provided in this section. For more productspecifications, see the Product Data

Index cards: Up to 20Photo paper sheets: Up to 20Output tray capacityPlain paper sheets (80 g/m2 [20lb]): Up to 20Envelopes: Up to 5Index cards: Up to

●Supported file types: BMP, JPEG, PNG, TIFF, PDF●Twain version: 1.9Print resolutionDraft mode●Color Input/Black Render: 300x300dpi●Output (Black/Color

Acoustic informationIf you have Internet access, you can get acoustic information from the HP website. Go to:www.hp.com/support.ENWW Specifications 91

Environmental product stewardship programHewlett-Packard is committed to providing quality products in an environmentally sound manner.Design for recy

Material safety data sheetsMaterial safety data sheets (MSDS) can be obtained from the HP website at:www.hp.com/go/msdsRecycling programHP offers an i

Disposal of waste equipment by usersThis symbol means do not dispose of your product with your other household waste.Instead, you should protect human

Restriction of hazardous substance (India)ENWW Environmental product stewardship program 95