HP Officejet 450 User Manual

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Do not load more than 45 sheets of plain paper or a stack of paper more 
than 0.18 in (4.5 mm) thick into the input tray.

Insert media vertically (portrait orientation). If you want to print horizontally 
(landscape orientation), make the selection through your printer driver.

If you are having media feed problems, see Solving media feed problems.
Minimum printing margins
The document margins must match (or exceed) these minimum margin settings 
in portrait orientation:
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Insert the media print (glossy for photos) side up into the input tray, making 
sure that the right edge of the media is squarely against the alignment 
guide. Adjust the paper guide until it fits snugly against the left edge of the 
media.
*Glossy side
Printing cards
For Windows
1Open the printer driver.
2On the Setup tab, select the paper type you are using from the Paper Ty pe 
menu. For example, if you are printing on HP Glossy Greeting Card Paper, 
select this from the menu.
3Select the...

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For Macintosh
1Select the paper size, then click OK.
2Open the Paper Ty pe/Quality panel.
3Select the paper type you are using. For example, if you are printing on HP 
Glossy Greeting Card Paper, select this from the menu.
4Change any other print settings if necessary, then click OK to print the 
card(s).
Printing photographs
You can print photographs from your digital camera via a CompactFlash (CF) 
card or from a software application, such as HP Photo Printing Software.
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4Select the paper size from the Paper Size menu.
5Change any other print settings if necessary, then click OK to print the 
photo(s).
For Macintosh
1Select the paper size, then click OK.
2Open the Paper Ty pe/Quality panel.
3Select the paper type you are using. For example, if you are printing on HP 
Premium Plus Photo Paper, select this from the menu.
4Click the Quality tab and select Best.
5Change any other print settings if necessary, then click OK to print the 
photo(s).
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To print from a CompactFlash card
DPOF files are files you create using your digital camera. DPOF files are stored 
on the CF card and contain information such as which images are selected and 
how many of each image are to be printed or saved.
The printer can read a DPOF file from the CF card so you do not have to use 
the printer software to reselect the images to print or save.
To print using a DPOF file:
1Select the images you want to print by creating a DPOF file on your digital 
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Press the CANCEL BUTTON if you do not want to print directly from the CF 
card. If your computer is connected to the printer via USB or parallel, the 
CF card appears as a drive in Windows Explorer. You can then open and 
print your photographs with the software application of your choice.
Printing on transparencies
For best results, use HP Premium Plus Inkjet Transparency Film, which is 
specifically designed to work with the printer, or other transparency film that is 
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For Windows
1Open the printer driver.
2Under Print Quality, click Best.
3Under Paper Type, select Transparency  Films.
Select the type of transparency film you are using. For example, if you are 
printing on HP Premium Plus Inkjet Transparency film, select this option 
from the menu.
4Under Paper Size, select the appropriate size for the transparency you are 
printing.
5Change any other print settings if necessary, then click OK to print the 
transparencies.
For Macintosh
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Using the Toolbox
The Toolbox provides status and maintenance information about your printer. It 
also gives you step-by-step guidance for basic printing tasks and provides help 
for solving printer problems. You can also configure Bluetooth settings and 
access online resources for your printer.
After installing your printer software, you can open the Toolbox by clicking
Start > Programs > hp deskjet 450 printer > hp deskjet 450 printer Toolbox.
Printer Status tab
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Information tab
The Information tab lets you register the printer, check for updated printer 
drivers, display printer hardware and print cartridge health information, and 
create your own printer usage information website. It also gives you access to 
help information for using the printer, troubleshooting, and contacting HP.
Click this button... To...
my PrintMileageAccess your printer usage information.
Printer HardwareDisplay detailed printer information such as 
model, firmware version,...

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myPrintMileage
myPrintMileage keeps track of your printer usage information to help you plan 
the purchase of consumables. It consists of two parts:

myPrintMileage website

myPrintMileage Agent, which is a utility installed with the Toolbox on your 
computer.
myPrintMileage is activated during installation of the printer driver, or through 
the Toolbox via a link to the myPrintMileage website. You can connect to the 
myPrintMileage website to view a customized analysis of your printer’s usage....