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 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...

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...

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...