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 the carriage is in the “print cartridge 
change” position.
If the print cartridge does not fit into its socket, make sure you are inserting the 
correct print cartridge into the correct socket. Each socket is labeled with the 
correct product number.
57
56
56
57
The printer also accepts economy print cartridges for occasional use (HP No. 
C8727A black print cartridge and HP No. C8728A tri-color print cartridge). See 
HP Supplies and Accessories.
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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 Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP, you can connect the printer to 
the computer using a USB cable.
If your computer is using Windows NT
® version 4.0 or if your computer is not 
configured to use USB, you can connect the printer to your computer with the 
parallel cable that is provided with the printer.
For infrared connection, please see Infrared printing.
For Macintosh
If your computer has a USB port, you can connect the printer to the computer 
using a USB cable.
Step 8: Load paper
1Slide up the input tray extension.
2Load media into the input tray. The input tray supports up to 45 sheets of 
plain paper or a stack of media no more than 0.18 in (4.5 mm) thick.
3Slide the paper guide snugly against the edge of the media. Do not open the front access cover until the print cartridge initialization is 
complete.
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							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 (part number C8222A, 
see HP Supplies and Accessories).
Battery safety

Use only the C8222A battery with the printer.

When discarding a battery, contact your local waste disposal provider 
regarding local restrictions on the disposal or recycling of batteries.

Battery may explode if incorrectly replaced or disposed of in fire. Do not 
short-circuit.

To purchase a replacement battery, contact your local dealer or HP sales 
office. See HP Supplies and Accessories.

To avoid risk of fire, burns, or damage to your battery, do not allow a metal 
object to touch the battery contacts.

Do not disassemble the battery. There are no serviceable parts inside.

Handle a damaged or leaking battery with extreme care. If you come in 
contact with the electrolyte, wash the exposed area with soap and water. If 
it contacts the eye, flush the eye with water for 15 minutes and seek 
medical attention.

Do not expose the battery to storage temperatures above 122°F (50°C) or 
below 4°F (-20°C). The lithium-ion rechargeable battery is mercury-free.
The battery may require recycling or proper disposal at end-of-life.
     Batterij niet
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maar inleveren
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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 battery is normally warm while it is 
charging. Do not charge it in a briefcase or other confined space as this may 
cause the battery to overheat.
1Install the battery.
2Plug in the AC adapter and turn on the printer. The Battery charge LED is 
green while charging, and turns off when the battery is fully charged.
After the battery is fully charged, you can use the printer without connecting to 
the AC power supply.
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You can install the battery with the printer turned on or off.
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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. Charge the 
battery when the Power LED turns amber. If it turns red, charge the battery 
as soon as possible. The battery status is also displayed on the Printer 
Status tab in the Toolbox.

If your battery is running low, either plug in the AC adapter to charge, or 
replace the battery with one that is charged.

A fully charged battery can last up to approximately 350 pages, depending 
on the complexity of print jobs.

If the printer is left idle for 10 minutes, it will go into a low-power mode to 
conserve battery power.

Prior to long-term storage, charge the battery fully. Do not leave the battery 
in a discharged (empty) state for more than 6 months.

To maximize battery life and capacity, observe the following temperature 
guidelines:
 Charging: 32
° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)
 Using and storing: -4
° to 122°F (-20° to 50°C). 
						

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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 to carry the notebook and printer separately.

Turn off the printer using the POWER BUTTON. This ensures that the print 
cartridges are returned to the home position at the right side of the printer 
and locked in place.

Disconnect the printer cable and power adapter from the printer. Slide 
down the input tray extension and close the input tray.

If you are traveling to another country/region, bring the necessary plug 
adapter with you.

Use only the power adapter that is supplied with the printer. Do not use any 
other voltage transformer or converter. The power adapter can be used 
with AC power sources of 100 to 240 volts, 50 or 60 Hz.

Remove the battery if you will not be using the printer for more than a 
month. 
						

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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 download the printer 
software from the Internet at http://www.hp.com/support/dj450
. You can also 
download any updates to the printer software from this website.
For information about using the printer driver or changing the printer driver 
settings, see Printing from notebooks and desktops (Windows). Connection Software needed
USB Windows or Macintosh printer driver
Parallel Windows printer driver
Infrared

Notebook, Powerbook (with infrared capability)
– Device’s native software

Pocket PC hardware
– Device’s native software or other software (visit the 
product website for more details)

Palm OS PDAs
– BtPrint
Bluetooth

Notebook, Powerbook (with Bluetooth capability)
– Device’s native software

Pocket PC hardware
– Device’s native software or other software (visit the 
product website for more details)

Palm OS PDAs
– BtPrint
Printing from CompactFlash cards (Types I and II) using Digital Print Order 
Format (DPOF) files is also supported. See Printing digital camera 
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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 the printer software on to 
disks. When you run the setup program, select Customization Utility to copy 
disks.
You can also use this utility to copy the printer software to your hard drive or to 
a network drive. After the files are copied to another location, you can install the 
printer software from that location.
To install the printer driver
1Start Windows and make sure no other applications are running.
2Insert the Starter CD into your CD-ROM drive. The System Setup Wizard 
runs automatically.
3If the System Setup Wizard does not run automatically, click Start > Run, 
and then in the command line text box, type the letter of your CD-ROM 
drive followed by: \SETUP (for example, type D:\SETUP).
4Click Install Printer Driver from the CD Browser menu.
5Click Next at the Welcome screen.
6Click Yes to accept the terms of the license agreement.
7Select the port that your computer will use to communicate with the printer.
Select Express Install using HP recommended defaults to install all of 
the printer utilities, including the Toolbox. If you do not select this, continue 
to step 9. Click Next. Before you can install the printer driver, you must complete steps 1 through 5 in 
Setting up the printer.
You must have administrator privileges to install a printer driver on a computer 
running Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 or Windows XP.
You can connect only one cable, parallel or USB, at a time to your printer. 
						

							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.
9If you did not select Express Install using HP recommended defaults, 
select Ty pical Installation to install all of the printer utilities and click Next.
Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the software installation.
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Select Custom Installation, click Next, and then select which utilities to 
install.
Click Next and follow the instructions on the screen to complete the 
software installation.
10Click Finish to reboot the system and complete the installation.
To verify the installation
1Make sure that the USB or parallel cable is properly connected and the 
printer is turned on.
2Right-click the printer icon, and then click:
Printing Preferences (Windows 2000 and Windows XP)
Properties (Windows 98, and Windows Me)
Document Defaults (Windows NT 4.0)
3On the General tab, click Print Test Page. If the test page does not print, 
see Printer is not responding (nothing prints).
To uninstall the software
The Uninstall option of the setup program lets you remove the printer software 
from your computer.
1Start Windows and make sure no other Windows applications are running. For more details, see Using the Toolbox.
Installing the Toolbox lets printer error messages display on your computer 
screen.
You must have administrator privileges to uninstall the printer software in 
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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 desktop.
2Double-click the Installer icon for the Mac OS that you are using.
3Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
4For USB: Connect the USB cable (purchased separately, part number 
C6518A)
For infrared: Position the computer so that its infrared port is aligned with 
the printer’s infrared port.
To install the printer driver (Mac OS X)
Follow these steps to add the printer to your computer:
1Insert the Starter CD into your CD-ROM drive and double-click the CD icon 
on the Mac desktop.
2Double-click the Installer icon.
3Open the Print Center.
4Click the Add Printer button.
5Select USB from the menu.
6Select dj450 from the printer list.
7Click the Add button. Before you can install the printer driver, you must complete steps 1 through 5 in 
Setting up the printer.
Mac OS X Classic is a Mac OS X feature that lets applications built for Mac OS 
9.x to run on a Mac OS X computer. Mac OS X Classic applications have a Mac 
OS 9.x user interface.