HP Officejet 450 User Manual

hp deskjet 450 mobile printer
user’s guide  

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Contents
Setting Up
For more information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1-1
Understanding printer parts and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1-2
Understanding printer buttons and LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1-4
Setting up the printer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1-5
Using the battery (optional)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Using the Toolbox
Printer Status tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5-1
Information tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5-2
myPrintMileage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5-3
Printer Services tab  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5-4
Maintaining the Printer
Cleaning the printer  . . . . . . ....

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Setting Up
This printer provides quick, professional mobile printing. You can print from 
notebooks, desktops, wireless devices such as personal digital assistants 
(PDAs) running Microsoft
® Pocket PC Software, Windows® CE, and Palm OS®, 
digital cameras via a CompactFlash card, and mobile phones with infrared 
connectivity. It provides high-quality output and vibrant colors on media up to 
8.5 in x 14 in (216 x 356 mm).
For more information 
The following resources provide more information...

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Understanding printer parts and functions
Front view
1 Input tray  extension – Slides up to support larger print media. This 
prevents possible media feed problems. Pull this up for all media except A5 
paper and cards.
2 Input tray  – Holds the media. Remove media and close this tray when the 
printer is not in use.
3 Paper guide – Slides to fit the width of the media. Guides paper edge and 
prevents paper skew.
4 Card slot – Flips down to feed media of 4.72 in (120 mm) width or less, 
such as 4...

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Back view
1 Battery  contacts – Provides contact for power from the optional battery 
(part number C8222A, see HP Supplies and Accessories).
2 Battery  contact cover – Covers the battery contacts when the optional 
battery is not installed.
3 Battery  slot – Insert battery here.
4 Power connector – Connect the power cord here.
5 Parallel port – Connect the parallel cable here.
6 CompactFlash card slot – Accepts a Bluetooth CF card to print via a 
Bluetooth connection. Also accepts a Type I or II...

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Understanding printer buttons and LEDs
For a list of LED (light-emitting diode) combinations and what they indicate, see 
LED Reference.
1 Battery  charge LED – Lights up in green when battery is charging, and red 
when there is a battery fault.
2 Left print cartridge LED – Lights up in amber when the tri-color print 
cartridge is low on ink, and blinks when it needs to be replaced.
3 Right print cartridge LED – Lights up in amber when the black or photo 
print cartridge is low on ink, and blinks...

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Setting up the printer
Step 1: Check the box contents
1HP Deskjet 450 printer
22 print cartridges – 1 black (HP No. 56) and 1 tri-color (HP No. 57) 
3Power adapter
4Power cord
5Parallel cable
6Battery (optional, comes with the HP Deskjet 450CBi printer)
7Starter CD
8Setup poster
9Reference Guide
10Regulatory Booklet
Step 2: Unpack the printer
Unpack the printer and remove the packing tape and shipping materials from 
inside the printer.
Step 3: Connect the power cord
Connect the power adapter to...

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Step 4: Turn on the printer
1Lift the input tray to its open position.
2Press the 
POWER BUTTON to turn on the printer.
Step 5: Install the print cartridges
1Remove each print cartridge from its package, and then pull the colored tab 
to remove the protective film from each cartridge.
2Open the front access cover. Wait for the carriage to go to the “print 
cartridge change” position. This should take only a few seconds.
*Print cartridge change position.
To prevent clogs, ink failure, and bad...