HP Officejet 450 User Manual

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If you have the tri-color and photo print cartridges installed, try calibrating 
the color. For instructions, see Calibrating color.
Colors are printing as black and white
Check the printer driver settings

For Windows, the Print In Gray scale check box is probably selected. From 
your software application, open the Printer Properties dialog box. Click 
the Color tab and make sure Print in Gray scale is not selected.
For Macintosh, open the Print dialog box and from the Image panel, make 
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Bleeding colors in printout
If the ink is spreading on the page or colors are blending together, try the 
following:
Check the print settings

Some paper type settings (such as Transparency  Films and Photo 
Papers) and print quality settings (such as Best) require more ink than 
others. Choose different print settings in the printer driver. Also, make sure 
that you have selected the correct media type in the printer driver. 
Selecting the wrong media type causes the wrong amount of ink to be...

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Wireless printing problems
Infrared printing does not work
Check for obstacles
Clear any obstacles between the printer and the device from which you are 
sending the print job. Sunlight, heat from nearby equipment, or other 
sources of infrared radiation can also cause transmission errors.
Move closer to the printer
Make sure the device is no more than three feet (one meter) from the 
printer when you send the print job, and that the ports face each other as 
squarely as possible.
Send the print...

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Solving media feed problems
This section provides solutions to common media feed problems.
Media is not picked up from the input tray

Make sure to pull up the input tray extension.

Remove the media, fan it, and reload.

Make sure the media is squarely against the alignment guide and that the 
paper guide is snug, but not tight, against the media. For media using the 
card slot, make sure the media is aligned squarely against the right edge of 
the card slot. Adjust the paper guide on the slot...

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Print media is jammed
If print media is jammed in the printer, follow these instructions to clear the jam.
1Turn off the printer.
2Remove media that is not jammed from the input tray and the output slot.
3Locate the media jam.
4If the media is visible from the output slot, pull it out from the slot. 
Otherwise, open the front access cover and clear jammed media.
5If the print carriage is obstructing the jam, gently push it to one side and 
then remove the media.
6If the jammed media is not...

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Tips for avoiding paper jams

Make sure nothing is blocking the paper path.

Do not overload the input tray or the card slot. The input tray holds up to 
45 sheets of plain paper or other print media measuring 0.18 in (4.5 mm) in 
thickness.

Load paper properly, making sure the paper is squarely against the 
alignment guide and that the paper guide is snug, but not tight, against the 
paper. For cards, make sure they are aligned squarely against the right 
edge of the card slot. Adjust the...

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HP Supplies and 
Accessories
This chapter provides information on HP supplies and accessories, as well as 
ordering information.
You can order HP supplies and accessories from the HP website. Visit 
hpshopping.com (http://www.hpshopping.com
) for more information.
Accessories
Supplies
Print cartridges
HP Multipurpose Paper
Lithium-ion rechargeable battery C8222A
Travel holder for black/photo print cartridge C8233A
Carrying case for printer and notebook C8232A
24 V auto adapter (for cars and...

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HP Printing Paper
HP Office Paper
HP Office Recycled Paper
HP Bright White Inkjet Paper
HP Premium Inkjet Paper
HP Premium Inkjet Heavyweight Paper
HP Premium Plus Photo Paper
500 sheets US Letter (8.5 x 11 in) P1122
500 sheets A4 (210 x 297 mm) CHP210
500 sheets US Letter (8.5 x 11 in) C8511
500 sheets A4 (210 x 297 mm) CHP111
500 sheets US Letter (8.5 x 11 in) E1120
250 sheets US Letter (8.5 x 11 in) B250
250 sheets A4 (210 x 297 mm) C5977B
200 sheets US Letter (8.5 x 11 in) 51634Y
200 sheets...

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HP Premium Photo Paper
HP Photo Paper
HP Everyday Photo Paper
HP Premium Glossy Paper
60 sheets, glossy 10 x 15 cm C7025A (Europe)
20 sheets, matte US Letter (8.5 x 11 in) C6950A
20 sheets, matte A4 (210 x 297 mm) C6951A (Europe)
50 sheets, glossy US Letter (8.5 x 11 in) C6979A
50 sheets, glossy A4 (210 x 297 mm) C7040A
15 sheets, glossy US Letter (8.5 x 11 in) C6039A
15 sheets, glossy A4 (210 x 297 mm) C6040A (Europe)
20 sheets, glossy US Letter (8.5 x 11 in) C1846A
20 sheets, glossy A4 (210 x...

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HP Professional Brochure and Flyer Paper
HP Premium Plus Transparency Film
HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film
HP Greeting Card Paper
50 sheets, glossy US Letter (8.5 x 11 in) C6817A
50 sheets, glossy A4 (210 x 297 mm) C6818A
100 sheets, tri-fold, glossy US Letter (8.5 x 11 in) C7020A
50 sheets, matte US Letter (8.5 x 11 in) C6955A
20 sheets US Letter (8.5 x 11 in) C7030A
20 sheets A4 (210 x 297 mm) C7031A
50 sheets US Letter (8.5 x 11 in) C7028A
50 sheets A4 (210 x 297 mm) C7029A
20 sheets US...