HP Deskjet 460cb User Manual

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Understanding the printer parts
Front view
1.Input tray extension (not included in models for some countries/regions) – Slides up to support legal-
size print media. This prevents possible media feed problems.
2.Input tray – Holds the media. Remove media and close this tray when the printer is not in use.
3.Wide media paper guide – Letter, legal, and A4 are loaded flush against this guide.
4.Media width guide – Adjusts to accommodate different media sizes. Slide to the right to accommodate 
narrow media. This automatically slides the narrow media guide to the left to ensure that media is 
aligned for correct print margins.
5.Narrow media guide – When you move the media width guide to the right, this guide automatically 
slides to the left to accommodate narrower media.
6.Print cartridge latches – Lift these latches for easy removal and insertion of print cartridges.
7.Print cartridge cradle compartments – Holds the print cartridges.
8.Front access cover – Provides access to the print cartridges and for clearing paper jams. This cover 
must be closed before printing can begin.
9.Output slot – Media exits the printer from here.
10.Output door – Drops open automatically when the printer is turned on. Allows media to exit the 
printer.
 
						

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Back and side view
1.Battery contacts – Provides contact for power from the optional battery. (See HP supplies and 
accessories.)
2.Battery contact cover – Covers the battery contacts when the optional battery is not installed.
3.Battery slot – Battery installs here.
4.PictBridge/USB Host Port – Connects a PictBridge device, such as a digital camera, a USB Flash drive, 
or a Bluetooth USB device.
5.USB port – Connect a USB cable here.
6.Wireless profile switch – Store settings for up to three 802.11 computers or networks. This allows you 
to easily move the printer from home to the office or between any three wireless network environments.
7.Power connector – Connect the power cord here.
8.Security lock slot – Connect a security lock here.
9.CF, SD, MMC slots – Top slot accepts a Type I CompactFlash (CF) card for printing digital images or an 
802.11 or Bluetooth wireless printing accessory. Bottom slot accepts a Secure Digital (SD) card or 
Multimedia Card (MMC) for printing digital images.
 
						

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Bottom view
1.Card holder – Holds a name card or business card.
2.Cover of replaceable ink service module – Provides access to the ink service module. (See Replacing 
the ink service module.)
 
						

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Trave l  t i p s
The following tips will help you prepare for traveling with your printer:
If you are bringing an extra black or photo print cartridge, follow these guidelines: For a partially used 
black print cartridge or a partially used or full photo print cartridge, store it in the travel holder to 
prevent ink leakage (see HP supplies and accessories). A newly opened black print cartridge will leak 
slightly at high altitudes (such as in airplanes). To avoid this, wait to install new black cartridges until 
you reach your destination. Until then, keep them in their original, taped packaging.
You can bring the printer in a carrying case. (See HP supplies and accessories.) The carrying case has 
compartments for both your notebook and the printer. The compartments also detach if you want to 
carry the notebook and printer separately.
Turn off the printer using  (Power button). This ensures that the print cartridges return to the home 
position at the left side of the printer and lock in place.
Disconnect the printer cable and power adapter from the printer. Slide down the input tray extension 
and close the input tray.
If you are traveling to another country/region, bring the necessary plug adapter with you.
If you need to buy print cartridges while traveling to another country/region, see the online help called 
“Traveling with your HP Mobile Printer” for regional cartridge compatibility information. This help is 
available through the Toolbox (Windows), HP Printer Utility (Mac OS), or Toolbox software for PDAs 
(Pocket PC and Palm OS).
Use only the power adapter that is supplied with the printer. Do not use any other voltage transformer 
or converter. The power adapter can be used with AC power sources of 100 to 240 volts, 50 or 
60 Hz.
Remove the battery if you will not be using the printer for more than a month.
When traveling with photo paper, pack it flat so it doesnt warp or curl. Photo paper should be flat 
before printing. If the corners of the photo paper curl more than 10 mm (3/8 inch), flatten the paper 
by putting it in the resealable storage bag, then rolling the bag on a table edge until the paper is flat.
 
						

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2 Installing and using accessories
This chapter provides information on optional accessories such as the battery and wireless printer cards 
that are included with certain printer models. To order accessories, see Accessories.
Installing and using the battery
The lithium-ion rechargeable battery comes with the HP Deskjet 460cb, 460wf, and 460wbt printers. It is 
also available for purchase as an optional accessory. See HP supplies and accessories.
Battery safety
Use only the battery designed specifically for the printer. See HP supplies and accessories and Printer 
specifications.
When discarding a battery, contact your local waste disposal provider regarding local restrictions on 
the disposal or recycling of batteries. Though the lithium-ion rechargeable battery is mercury-free, it 
might require recycling or proper disposal at end-of-life. See Recycling for more information.
Battery might explode if incorrectly replaced or disposed of in fire. Do not short-circuit.
To purchase a replacement battery, contact your local dealer or HP sales office. See HP supplies and 
accessories.
To avoid risk of fire, burns, or damage to your battery, do not allow a metal object to touch the battery 
contacts.
Do not disassemble the battery. There are no serviceable parts inside.
Handle a damaged or leaking battery with extreme care. If you come in contact with the electrolyte, 
wash the exposed area with soap and water. If it contacts the eye, flush the eye with water for 
15 minutes and seek medical attention.
Do not expose the battery to storage temperatures above 50°C (122°F) or below -20°C (4°F).
Important notes
Take note of the following when charging or using the battery:
Charge the battery for 4 hours before using the battery for the first time. For subsequent charges, it 
takes approximately 2 hours to fully charge the battery.
The battery charge light is green when the battery is charging. If it is red, the battery might be faulty 
and need to be replaced.
The Power light is green when the battery is 41-100% charged, amber when 10-40% charged, and 
red when less than 10% charged. Charge the battery when the Power light turns amber. If it turns red, 
charge the battery as soon as possible. The battery status is also displayed on the Printer Status tab in 
the Toolbox (Windows) and the Power Management panel in the HP Printer Utility (Mac OS). If you 
are using a Pocket PC or Palm OS device, you can use the Toolbox software for PDAs. See To ol b ox  
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If your battery is running low, either plug in the AC adapter to charge it or replace the battery with one 
that is charged.
A fully charged battery can print up to approximately 450 pages, depending on the complexity of 
print jobs.
By default, if the printer is using battery power and left idle for 15 minutes, it will turn off to conserve 
the battery power. You can configure this feature in the Toolbox (Windows), the HP Printer Utility 
(Mac OS), or the Toolbox software for PDAs (Pocket PC and Palm OS). See Toolbox software for PDAs 
(Pocket PC and Palm OS).
Prior to long-term storage, fully charge the battery. Do not leave the battery in a discharged (empty) 
state for more than 6 months.
To maximize battery life and capacity, observe the following temperature guidelines:
 Charging: 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F)
 Using and storing: -20° to 50°C (-4° to 122°F)
Understanding the battery
1Battery – Supplies power to the printer.
2Battery release slider – Slides to release the battery.
Charging and using the battery
WARNING!Charge the battery for 4 hours before using the battery for the first time. Because the battery 
is normally warm while it is charging, do not charge it in a briefcase or other confined space as this might 
cause the battery to overheat.
NOTE:The AC adapter is normally warm to the touch when plugged into an AC outlet. 
NOTE:Wireless printing uses more battery power than wired printing. See Installing and using the 
battery for information on checking the battery charge level.
 
						

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To install the battery
NOTE:You can install the battery with the printer turned on or off.
1.Slide the battery into the battery slot at an angle, until the contacts on the battery are flush with the 
contacts in the battery slot. The battery contact cover slides open.
2.Push the battery into the battery slot until the battery clicks into place.
3.Plug in the AC adapter and turn on the printer. Allow the battery to charge for four hours before using 
the battery for the first time. Subsequently, the battery charge light is green when the battery is 
charging, and turns off when the battery is fully charged. 
4.After the battery is fully charged, you can use the printer without connecting to the AC power supply.
To remove the battery
1.Slide the battery release slider in the direction of the arrow.
2.Remove the battery.
 
						

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Installing and using 802.11 and Bluetooth 
accessories
The HP Deskjet 460wf includes an HP 802.11 wireless printer card and the HP Deskjet 460wbt includes a 
Bluetooth wireless printer card. The printer also supports Bluetooth USB accessories.
See http://www.hp.com/support/dj460
 to learn more about supported wireless accessories.
Installing the 802.11 or Bluetooth wireless printer card
Insert the HP 802.11 or Bluetooth wireless printer card, with the lights facing up, into the CF card slot.
The 802.11 card has two lights: left is blue, right is orange. When the card is plugged in, the left blue 
light will be on; when there is 802.11 data communication, the right orange light will be blinking.
The Bluetooth card has one light with two colors: when the card is plugged in, the green light will be on; 
when there is Bluetooth data communication, the orange light will be blinking.
NOTE:Make sure that your Bluetooth host device and operating system are supported by the printer. For 
more information, visit http://www.hp.com/support/dj460.
Installing a Bluetooth USB adapter
The printer supports Bluetooth accessories that connect to the USB/Pictbridge port. To install a USB 
Bluetooth adapter, connect it to the USB/Pictbridge port on the back of the printer.
 
						

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802.11 and Bluetooth wireless printing
The 802.11 and Bluetooth features in this printer allow you to print wirelessly. 802.11 printing allows 
wireless printing up to 100 meters (300 feet). Bluetooth printing allows wireless printing up to 10 meters 
(30 feet).
For instructions on wireless printing from mobile devices, see Printing from mobile devices.
NOTE:Wireless communication is available through wireless printer cards that are included with certain 
printer models. Also, the sending device must have built-in wireless capability or a wireless card installed.
NOTE:Wireless printing uses more battery power than wired printing. See Installing and using the 
battery for information on checking the battery charge level.
About 802.11
802.11 wireless technology allows you to wirelessly connect to your printer by setting up “ad hoc” 
communication between your computer and the printer. 802.11 does not require a direct line of sight 
between the sending device and the receiving device.
When you set up ad hoc communication between your computer and the printer, you are creating a 
network of two devices. This is the recommended setup for 802.11 printing to this mobile printer.
802.11 also lets you set up the printer on an existing “infrastructure” network. Setting it up on an 
infrastructure network puts the printer directly onto a local area network (LAN) using a wireless connection 
to an 802.11 wireless access point (WAP). Once the printer is successfully connected to the network 
wirelessly, then all the computers on the same subnet can use the printer.
Before setting up the printer, it is recommended that you temporarily connect the printer to the computer 
with a USB cable to set up the wireless connection. Once the wireless connection is established, you will 
remove the cable and print wirelessly. You can also set up the printer without using a USB cable.
To set up and configure the printer for 802.11 wireless printing, see 802.11 wireless connection.
About Bluetooth
Bluetooth wireless technology allows you to wirelessly connect to your printer using radio waves in the 
2.4 GHz spectrum. Bluetooth is typically used for short distances (up to 10 meters or 30 feet) and does 
not require a direct line of sight between the sending device and the receiving device.
Different Bluetooth profiles emulate different types of standard cable connections and have different 
capabilities. See Bluetooth wireless profiles for more information about Bluetooth profiles.
When your printer is directly connected to your computer (either by cable or Bluetooth), it is possible to 
share it on a network using “printer sharing”. However, your computer has to be connected to the network 
for others to use the printer.
To set up and configure the printer for Bluetooth wireless printing, see Bluetooth wireless connection.
NOTE:To configure Bluetooth settings or monitor printer status (such as ink levels) using the Toolbox, you 
must connect the printer to your computer with a USB cable.
 
						

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