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:
Loading print media
You can print cards and photographs using the input tray or the card slot.
1Remove all media from the input tray.
Flip down the card slot if necessary.
2If your media is 4 x 5 in (101.6 x 152 mm), insert the media print (glossy for 
photos) side up into the card slot. Ensure that the right edge of the media is 
squarely against the right edge of the slot. Adjust the paper guide on the 
slot until it fits snugly against the left edge of the media. Paper Size Left (1) Right (2) Top (3) Bottom (4)
US 0.25 in
(6.35 mm)0.25 in 
(6.35 mm)0.08 in 
(2 mm)0.46 in
(11.8 mm)
A4 0.14 in
(3.4 mm)0.14 in 
(3.4 mm)0.08 in 
(2 mm)0.53 in
(13.5 mm)
Greeting cards 0.08 in 
(2 mm)0.08 in 
(2 mm)0.08 in 
(2 mm)0.20 in
(5 mm)
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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 card size from the Paper Size menu.
4Change any other print settings if necessary, then click OK to print the 
card(s).
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For PDA printing instructions, refer to the documentation that comes with your 
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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.
For media loading details, see Loading print media.
Calibrating color
Calibrate the color only when the tri-color (HP No. 57) and photo (HP No. 58) 
print cartridges are installed together. The photo print cartridge is available for 
purchase as an optional accessory (see HP Supplies and Accessories).
Calibrating color is only necessary when printed colors have visibly shifted 
toward yellow, cyan or magenta, or there is a color tinge in the gray shades. 
Prior to calibration, print a diagnostic page for color and check ink levels to 
ensure that print cartridges are functioning properly.
For calibrating instructions, see Calibrating color.
For information on replacing the black print cartridge with the photo print 
cartridge, refer to Replacing the print cartridges. You need to align the print 
cartridges for best possible print quality. For instructions, see Aligning the print 
cartridges.
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 Premium Plus Photo Paper, 
select this from the menu.
3Under Print Quality, click Best. It is not necessary to calibrate the color when in single-cartridge printing mode 
or when printing using the tri-color print cartridge in combination with the black 
print cartridge. For more information on single-cartridge printing mode, see 
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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).
Printing digital camera photographs
If your digital camera uses a Type I or II CF card, you can insert the card into 
the printer to print your photos.
Your camera must support Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) files in order to 
print directly from the CF card. Review your digital camera’s documentation to 
see if it supports DPOF files.
You can also download photos from your CF card onto your computer’s hard 
disk and print them from a software application such as HP Photo Printing 
Software.
To print photographs on photo paper, see Loading print media. Use Best mode to print photographs. You can select 4800 x 1200 Optimized 
dpi* for optimum print quality for photographs. In this mode, printing takes 
longer and more memory is required from your notebook or desktop.
*Up to 4800 x 1200 Optimized dpi color printing on hp premium photo papers 
and 1200 x 1200 input dpi.
It is recommended to remove each sheet of media as it prints and set aside to 
dry. Allowing wet media to stack up may cause smearing.
Use Best mode to print photographs. You can select High Resolution Photo, 
which provides up to 4800 x 1200 Optimized dpi*, for optimum print quality for 
photographs. In this mode, printing takes longer and more memory is required 
from your notebook or desktop.
*Up to 4800 x 1200-optimized dpi color printing on hp premium photo papers 
and 1200 x 1200 input dpi
It is recommended to remove each sheet of media as it prints and set aside to 
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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 
camera. The settings you can specify (such as number of copies) are 
specific to your camera. See your digital camera’s documentation for 
details on how to create a DPOF file.
2For Windows, if you have the Toolbox installed, open it and click the 
Printer Preferences tab. Click Configure Print Settings and then in the 
dialog box specify paper type, size, and print quality.
For Macintosh, open the HP Inkjet Utility and click Configure Printer 
Settings.
3Turn on the printer.
4Insert the CF card containing the DPOF file into the CF card slot on the 
printer. Make sure the front of the card faces toward you and the edge with 
pin holes is placed into the printer first.
The Resume LED will blink after a few seconds if there is a DPOF file on 
the card.
5Press the 
RESUME BUTTON to print the images. The printer will automatically 
recognize the DPOF file on the CF card and print the images according to 
the specifications you set in the file.
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page to check printer media settings for direct printing. This information will 
verify whether you are loading the correct media size and type before printing. 
See Printing diagnostic and configuration pages.
If you do not insert the edge with pin holes into the printer first, you can damage 
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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 
designed for inkjet printers.
1Remove all media from the input tray.
2Insert the transparencies with the print (rough) side up and the adhesive 
strip pointing forward into the input tray.
3Slide the paper guide until it stops at the edge of the transparencies.
1Back of adhesive
2Print (rough) side up Do not remove the CF card until the print job is completed. Otherwise the print 
job will be canceled.
Selecting Typical Installation when you install the printer driver (see Installing 
Software) lets your computer read the CF card as a physical disk drive. You can 
then access your photo files and print them with the software of your choice. 
Please see the readme.txt file on the Starter CD for more details.
Due to the printers unique paper path, please load transparencies with the print 
side up. The print side of the transparencies is the rougher side.
For PDA printing instructions, refer to the documentation that comes with your 
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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
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 Inkjet Transparency film, 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 
transparencies. Use Best mode to print transparencies. This mode provides a longer drying 
time and ensures that the ink dries completely before the next page exits the 
printer.
Remove each sheet of media as it prints and set aside to dry. Allowing wet 
media to stack up may cause smearing.
Use Best mode to print transparencies. This mode provides a longer drying 
time and ensures that the ink dries completely before the next page exits the 
printer.
Remove each sheet of media as it prints and set aside to dry. Allowing wet 
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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
The Printer Status tab displays print cartridge and battery status. Your 
computer must establish bi-directional communication in order to display the 
status. The printer selection pull-down menu lets you select the current printer 
you want to use with the Toolbox utilities. The status window displays the printer 
status. The Toolbox is available for Windows platforms only. For Macintosh computers, 
see Using the HP Inkjet Utility.
Click this button... To...
Status InformationDisplay part number and status information about 
the installed cartridges, including the estimated 
amount of remaining ink. Also displays battery 
information and percentage of charge remaining.
PreferencesSelect the Toolbox messages that appear and to 
enable or disable bi-directional communication.
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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, service ID, and other 
hardware-related information.
How Do I...View a list of common printer tasks and help on 
common maintenance tasks.
TroubleshootingView a list of printing problems with step-by-
step instructions to help solve those printing 
problems.
hp instant supportAccess the hp instant support website. There 
you will find a set of free web-based tools that 
help you identify, diagnose and resolve 
problems with your HP products. You must 
have an Internet connection to use this feature.
Note: hp instant support web pages are 
dynamically created. Bookmarking this site and 
connecting via the bookmark will not display the 
current information. Instead, connect from the 
Toolbox by clicking the hp instant support 
button on the Information tab.
Register Your PrinterRegister the printer online.
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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. 
You can see:

The amount of ink you have used. myPrintMileage forecasts how many 
print cartridges you might use in one year.

Whether you use more black or color ink.

The average quantity of media you use per month for each media type.

Number of pages printed, and the estimated number of pages you can print 
with the amount of ink remaining.
The myPrintMileage website also provides:

Links to third-party utilities and software.

Information on the latest digital printing tools, such as Bluetooth and 
infrared printing.

Printing tips.
Installing myPrintMileage Agent
myPrintMileage Agent is installed with the Toolbox during printer driver 
installation. For instructions, see Installing the printer driver (Windows and 
Macintosh).
You can enable and disable myPrintMileage Agent at any time from the Toolbox 
or the quick menu on the taskbar.
In order to use myPrintMileage website and myPrintMileage Agent, you must 
have:

The Toolbox installed.

An Internet connection.

An active Windows USB or parallel bi-directional connection to your printer. myPrintMileage web pages are dynamically created. Bookmarking this site and 
connecting via the bookmark will not display the current information. Instead, 
connect from the Toolbox by clicking the my PrintMileage button on the 
Information tab.