HP Envy 4500 User Manual

Print with HP wireless direct
With HP wireless direct, you can print wirelessly from a computer, smart phone, tablet, or other
wireless-capable device—without connecting to an existing wireless network.
When using HP wireless direct, note the following guidelines:
●Make sure your computer or mobile device has the necessary software:
If you are using a computer, make sure you have installed the printer software provided with the
printer.
●If you are using a mobile device, make sure you have installed a...

of wireless networks shown such as HP-Print-**-Envy 4500 series (where ** are the unique
characters to identify your printer).
If HP wireless direct is turned on with security, enter the password when prompted.
4.Print your document.
Print from a wireless-capable computer
1.Make sure you have turned on HP wireless direct on the printer. For more information, see
Connect wirelessly to the printer without a router on page 56 for more information.
2.Turn on the computer's Wi-Fi connection. For more...

Print using the maximum dpi
Use maximum dots per inch (dpi) mode to print high-quality, sharp images on photo paper.
Printing in maximum dpi takes longer than printing with other settings and requires a large amount of
memory.
To print in Maximum dpi mode
1.On the File menu in your software, click Print.
2.Make sure your printer is selected.
3.Click the button that opens the Properties dialog box.
Depending on your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer
Setup,...

Tips for print success
To print successfully, the HP cartridges should be functioning properly with sufficient ink, the paper
should be loaded correctly, and the printer should have the appropriate settings. Print settings do not
apply to copying or scanning.
Ink tips
●Use original HP ink cartridges.
●Install both the black and tri-color cartridges correctly.
For more information, see Replace the cartridges on page 45.
●Check the estimated ink levels in the cartridges to make sure there is sufficient...

Notes
●Original HP ink cartridges are designed and tested with HP printers and papers to help you
easily produce great results, time after time.
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 original HP ink cartridges, go to:
www.hp.com/go/anticounterfeit
●Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for planning purposes only....

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4 Paper basics
●Recommended papers for printing
●Load media
●Order HP Paper Supplies
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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.
Depending on your country/region, some of these papers might not be available.
ColorLok
●HP recommends plain papers with the ColorLok logo for printing and copying of everyday
documents. All papers with the ColorLok logo are independently tested to meet high standards
of reliability and print quality, and produce documents with crisp,...

These papers are glossy-coated or matte-coated on both sides for two-sided use. They are the
perfect choice for near-photographic reproductions and business graphics for report covers,
special presentations, brochures, mailers, and calendars.
Everyday printing
●HP Bright White Inkjet Paper
HP Bright White Inkjet Paper delivers high-contrast colors and sharp text. It is opaque enough
for two-sided color usage with no show-through, which makes it ideal for newsletters, reports,
and flyers. It features...

Load media
Select a paper size to continue.
Load full-size paper
1.Lower the paper tray, and then pull out the paper tray and tray extender.
2.Slide the paper-width guides outward.
3.Load the paper.
●Insert a stack of paper into the paper tray with the short edge forward and the print side
down.
●Slide the stack of paper forward until it stops.
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