HP Officejet 450 User Manual

ENWW1-7 3Lift the print cartridge latches.
4Insert each print cartridge into the correct socket (HP No. 57 in the left 
socket; HP No. 56 or 58 in the right socket). Make sure you insert the print 
cartridges at a slightly tilted back angle.
5Close the print cartridge latches. If the cartridges are inserted correctly, 
closing the latches pushes the cartridges gently into their sockets. Press 
the latches to make sure they are seated flat on the cartridges. Change or install print cartridges only when...

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6Close the front access cover. Wait for the carriage to complete the print 
cartridge initialization routine and return to the home position at the right 
side of the printer before using the printer.
Step 6: Install the software
Install the printer software from the Starter CD before you connect the parallel 
or USB cable. For details, see Installing Software.
Step 7: Connect the printer cable (if required)
For Windows
If your computer has a USB port and is using Microsoft® Windows® 98, 
Windows...

ENWW1-9 For more information and tips on selecting and loading media, see Selecting 
and Using Print Media. For information on supported media, see Printer 
Specifications.
Step 9: Align the print cartridges
After you install new print cartridges, they must be aligned for good print quality. 
For details, see Aligning the print cartridges.
Using the battery (optional)
The lithium-ion rechargeable battery comes with the HP Deskjet 450CBi printer. 
It is also available for purchase as an optional accessory...

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Understanding the battery
1 Battery – Supplies power to the printer.
2 Battery  release slider – Slides to release the battery.
Installing the battery
1Slide the battery into the battery slot at an angle as shown in the following 
illustration, until the battery is flushed with the contacts. This also slides the 
battery contact cover open.
2Push the battery into the battery slot until the battery clicks into place.
Charging and using the battery
Fully recharge the battery before using. The...

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Important notes
Take note of the following when charging or using the battery:
Removing the battery
1Slide the battery release slider in the direction of the arrow.
2Remove the battery.

It takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to charge.

The Battery charge LED is green when the battery is charging. If it is red, 
the battery may be faulty and need to be replaced.

The Power LED is green when the battery is 41-100% charged, amber 
when 10-40% charged, and red when less than 10% charged....

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Travel tips
The following tips will help you prepare for traveling with your printer:

If you are bringing along an extra black or photo print cartridge, store it in 
the travel holder (part number C8233A, see HP Supplies and Accessories) 
to prevent ink leakage.

You can bring the printer along in a carrying case (part number C8232A, 
see HP Supplies and Accessories). The carrying case has compartments 
for both your notebook and the printer. The compartments can also be 
detached if you want...

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Installing Software
This chapter explains how to install your printer software for printing via different 
connections and devices, including personal digital assistants (PDAs).
Installing the printer driver (Windows and Macintosh)
Printer driver software lets a computer communicate with the printer. One of the 
printer drivers on the Starter CD must be installed on your computer to allow 
you to take full advantage of the printer features.
If you do not have access to a CD-ROM drive, you can...

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For Windows
The printer driver software runs on Windows NT 4.0, Windows 98 and above 
and lets you print via the USB or parallel cable.
The setup software detects the version of the operating system that you are 
using. If you install a new version of Windows later, you must reinstall the 
printer driver. For example, if you upgrade from Windows 98 to Windows 2000, 
you must reinstall the printer driver.
Making copies of the printer software
The Starter CD contains a utility that lets you copy...

ENWW2-3 8Select I agree to do auto upload to let myPrintMileage Agent send printer 
usage information to the myPrintMileage website, where you can view your 
customized printer usage analysis.
If you do not select this option, you can enable it later through the Toolbox. 
You can disable the auto-upload at any time through the Toolbox or its icon 
on the taskbar.
Click Next and follow the instructions on the screen to complete the 
software installation.
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2Click Start > Programs > hp deskjet 450 printer > hp deskjet 450 
printer Uninstaller.
3Follow the instructions on the screen to remove the printer software.
For Macintosh
You can connect your printer to Apple® computers that use Mac OS 8.6 or later 
through the USB port. Users of Mac OS 8.6, 9.1 only can also connect through 
the infrared port.
To install the printer driver (Mac OS 8.6, 9.x and OS X 
Classic)
1Insert the Starter CD into your CD-ROM drive and double-click the CD icon 
on the Mac...